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Alissa
@alissamarie.bsky.social
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I come from the land of the 🧊 and ❄️. Lawyer. Jack of many trades. Former bureaucrat. Catholic, but not that kind. Opinions are mine and mine alone.
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Never thought I would live in a time where I have to hope government agents don't harass me for what I post on social media when I try to cross the border back into the US.
And we are back to maybe post things again?
Zechariah was asked if the people should continue to fast and lament. The response from God was, "Did you do it for me or did you do it for yourself?" Spoiler, it was for them.

What did God command to do instead of fast?

Justice
Compassion
Don't oppress
Don't plot

Radical, eh?
#Lent2025
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So as someone that's gone through their entire adult life with a chronic illness, I have a really intensified perspective when it comes to health-related issues and I just want to be clear: disability does not discriminate. If we're fortunate enough to age, we'll all deal with degrees of disability.
It didn't have a return address, otherwise, I would!
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“Screaming. A million mouths screaming but also laughing the sky will bleed and there shall be a great flensing a burning away of the flesh it is coming there is no way to stop what is coming.”
Getting anonymous mail from "Jesus" accusing me of allowing the false idol of Trump to rise could be funny, if it wasn't threatening violence. And, if I literally hadn't spent the better part of my career fighting everything Trump stands for. WTF is wrong with people?!?
Or as my beloved calls it, "Sh**y tortillas."
This is why #art is vital right now. What brings us out of panic? What reminds us why we try? What helps us to remember our better selves in times of tribulation? What helps us to be grounded, connected, compassionate, and open in the face of stress? Awe. Things bigger than the moment.
Me on Sunday, trying desperately to soak up all the goodness of sun, green plants, art, water, and music to bring my nervous system somewhere other than the dorsal vagal state it was living in for most of Saturday. It's gonna be a long 4 years. #polyvagaltheory #PTSD
Lawyers/political staff.
Ah yes, how quickly we got back to the daily feeling of waking up, rolling over, and reading the democracy damage report (the news). #damagereport #ididntmissthis
a man in a red sweater with a star trek logo on his chest
ALT: a man in a red sweater with a star trek logo on his chest
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It's been a while, Bluesky. I've had my head down. Not to ignore, not to hide, but to germinate in the fertile darkness.
Parks and Rec was always one of the most realistic government shows out there.
Been thinking a lot lately about that episode of Parks and Rec where Leslie and Tom have to rebrand fluoride in the water as TDazzle in order to get the public to support it.
Very. He tried bringing in a possum. And bunnies. And a squirrel. All whole.
The baby bunnies are whole, just, well... we've flown the flag at half staff a lot.
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Hey Twin Cities folks, there are community Christmas trees at Lunds & Byerly’s stores with request tags from local seniors. If you’re able, grab a few to spread some joy. I took some that were requesting large print crossword and word search books and lap blankets.
Bluesky, meet Henson.
We named him after Jim Henson because he looks like a Muppet.
He has successfully brought live amphibians into the house.
#Muppets #dogsofbluesky
We can never tell them about Song of Songs, can we? Lol. #peopleofthebook
"Like a Prayer" by Madonna now available on the latest Christian XXX-mas album. Along with "Hallelujah" by Cohen and "Take Me To Church" by Hozier.
Gen Z Christians singing Madonna's 'Like A Prayer"
YouTube video by P.Z. Arnott
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My 🧠 everytime I see a 🐐 or a goat photo or a GOAT:
High on a hill was a lonely goatherd, layee-o-dl layee odl layee-oo
Loud was the voice of the lonely goatherd
a cartoon character with the words layee-o-dl layee-o-dl-o written on the bottom
Alt: a cartoon of a goatherd petting a goat with the goatherd singing layee-o-dl layee-o-dl-o written on the bottom
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🧠: What is that feeling vaguely in our middle section? I'm going to assume it's... ANXIETY! Prepare for attack!
Me: It's 12:30. Here, have some cheese and bread and settle down.
🧠: 🧀 good. Sorry 'bout the panic. But, uh, already sent out troops. Nom nom.
Me: *Deeeeep breathes*
#adhd
Went to see Conclave yesterday. In a theater. With people. All 20+ years older than us.
Left, checked email, and had an invitation to join AARP.
Well-played, AARP, well-played.
a man in a suit and tie is clapping his hands and making a face .
Alt: a man in a suit and tie is clapping his hands and making a face .
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Henson: Get up! Get up! The other one left the house
Me: But we could snuggle in the bed?
Henson: NOOOO. Must go out. Must bark. Must be downstairs.
Me: Okay, fine, we can get up and I can do some chores.
(15 minutes later)
No chores have been accomplished. #doggo #Hensonthedoodle