Amiko Kelly
@amikokelly.bsky.social
Blue skies by day, stars by night
Formerly NASA | Married to @stationcdrkelly.bsky.social | Recovering Texan | Gardener | Home Chef | Pot Stirrer | Meatballs, family and justice keep me grounded.
📍Roxborough Park, Colorado
https://substack.com/@amikokelly
Formerly NASA | Married to @stationcdrkelly.bsky.social | Recovering Texan | Gardener | Home Chef | Pot Stirrer | Meatballs, family and justice keep me grounded.
📍Roxborough Park, Colorado
https://substack.com/@amikokelly
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Amiko Kelly
@amikokelly.bsky.social
· Nov 15
Hi, I’m Amiko, and I just broke up with my longtime codependent relationship—Twitter, my ex ironically now known as X.
Here’s a little about me, and maybe some things you’d rather not know:
✨ Amiko is Japanese. I’m not, but I was made in Japan. Specifically, in a papasan chair. 🧵
Here’s a little about me, and maybe some things you’d rather not know:
✨ Amiko is Japanese. I’m not, but I was made in Japan. Specifically, in a papasan chair. 🧵
Small men do reckless things when they feel powerless.
August 29, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Small men do reckless things when they feel powerless.
I approve this message. Bye, Boebert.
As a former NASA Astronaut and a retired U.S. Navy Captain, Scott Kelly knows a thing or two about leadership and taking on big challenges. I am honored to have the support of @stationcdrkelly.bsky.social and so many incredible leaders across Colorado’s 4th Congressional District! LET'S GO!
August 12, 2025 at 5:50 PM
I approve this message. Bye, Boebert.
Reposted by Amiko Kelly
As a former NASA Astronaut and a retired U.S. Navy Captain, Scott Kelly knows a thing or two about leadership and taking on big challenges. I am honored to have the support of @stationcdrkelly.bsky.social and so many incredible leaders across Colorado’s 4th Congressional District! LET'S GO!
August 12, 2025 at 5:24 PM
As a former NASA Astronaut and a retired U.S. Navy Captain, Scott Kelly knows a thing or two about leadership and taking on big challenges. I am honored to have the support of @stationcdrkelly.bsky.social and so many incredible leaders across Colorado’s 4th Congressional District! LET'S GO!
‘til death do us part.
Celebrating a little something tonight. Picked up this Rosé on my recent girls’ trip to Greece. Saved for a special occasion. And well, special occasion is now.
Be back later.
Celebrating a little something tonight. Picked up this Rosé on my recent girls’ trip to Greece. Saved for a special occasion. And well, special occasion is now.
Be back later.
July 14, 2025 at 3:35 AM
‘til death do us part.
Celebrating a little something tonight. Picked up this Rosé on my recent girls’ trip to Greece. Saved for a special occasion. And well, special occasion is now.
Be back later.
Celebrating a little something tonight. Picked up this Rosé on my recent girls’ trip to Greece. Saved for a special occasion. And well, special occasion is now.
Be back later.
You can’t be horrified by hate only when it’s aimed at you.
Yes, the comments about Texas “deserving” the floods are cruel. I’ve seen them. I’ve called them out.
But if we only get upset when we are the target—and stay silent when
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Yes, the comments about Texas “deserving” the floods are cruel. I’ve seen them. I’ve called them out.
But if we only get upset when we are the target—and stay silent when
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July 8, 2025 at 2:04 AM
You can’t be horrified by hate only when it’s aimed at you.
Yes, the comments about Texas “deserving” the floods are cruel. I’ve seen them. I’ve called them out.
But if we only get upset when we are the target—and stay silent when
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Yes, the comments about Texas “deserving” the floods are cruel. I’ve seen them. I’ve called them out.
But if we only get upset when we are the target—and stay silent when
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Found this while reflecting on childhood summer days—a photograph of me at summer camp (my sister Cheri behind me) in the Texas Hill Country, near the Guadalupe River. Circa 1984.
Back then, it was all sunburns, lazy floats in the river. A kind of freedom I didn’t yet know was rare.
Back then, it was all sunburns, lazy floats in the river. A kind of freedom I didn’t yet know was rare.
July 5, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Found this while reflecting on childhood summer days—a photograph of me at summer camp (my sister Cheri behind me) in the Texas Hill Country, near the Guadalupe River. Circa 1984.
Back then, it was all sunburns, lazy floats in the river. A kind of freedom I didn’t yet know was rare.
Back then, it was all sunburns, lazy floats in the river. A kind of freedom I didn’t yet know was rare.
Good morning to everyone who voted full-body NO on home rule in DougCo, Colorado
To the rest of you, bless your anti-democratic little hearts.
To the rest of you, bless your anti-democratic little hearts.
June 25, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Good morning to everyone who voted full-body NO on home rule in DougCo, Colorado
To the rest of you, bless your anti-democratic little hearts.
To the rest of you, bless your anti-democratic little hearts.
“Home rule” sounds harmless—but opens the door to political overreach and inequality.
From poverty, abuse, and mental illness to NASA, I’ve seen what’s at stake.
Here’s why I’m voting no:
bit.ly/4keG74A
From poverty, abuse, and mental illness to NASA, I’ve seen what’s at stake.
Here’s why I’m voting no:
bit.ly/4keG74A
Home Rule isn’t Freedom: Don’t be Fooled
Why Douglas County’s charter vote is about more than governance—and what I’ve learned standing at democracy’s edge
bit.ly
June 23, 2025 at 8:24 PM
“Home rule” sounds harmless—but opens the door to political overreach and inequality.
From poverty, abuse, and mental illness to NASA, I’ve seen what’s at stake.
Here’s why I’m voting no:
bit.ly/4keG74A
From poverty, abuse, and mental illness to NASA, I’ve seen what’s at stake.
Here’s why I’m voting no:
bit.ly/4keG74A
Honored to moderate yesterday’s town hall with Colorado AG @philweiser.bsky.social.
A powerful turnout and inspiring conversation. Grateful for your leadership, your story, and your tireless work for all Coloradans.
A powerful turnout and inspiring conversation. Grateful for your leadership, your story, and your tireless work for all Coloradans.
June 23, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Honored to moderate yesterday’s town hall with Colorado AG @philweiser.bsky.social.
A powerful turnout and inspiring conversation. Grateful for your leadership, your story, and your tireless work for all Coloradans.
A powerful turnout and inspiring conversation. Grateful for your leadership, your story, and your tireless work for all Coloradans.
So my Congresswoman Lauren Boebert accused Sen. Alex Padilla of a federal crime for asking a question at a press conference.
Bold move from someone who got herself escorted out of a theater for *checks notes* hands-on interference.
Bold move from someone who got herself escorted out of a theater for *checks notes* hands-on interference.
June 13, 2025 at 1:32 PM
So my Congresswoman Lauren Boebert accused Sen. Alex Padilla of a federal crime for asking a question at a press conference.
Bold move from someone who got herself escorted out of a theater for *checks notes* hands-on interference.
Bold move from someone who got herself escorted out of a theater for *checks notes* hands-on interference.
Reposted by Amiko Kelly
So many urgent issues. They all point back to one thing: democracy.
@StationCDRKelly.bsky.social spoke to us after his 3rd trip to Ukraine. He’s seen firsthand what’s at stake.
Watch his message for @u24.gov.ua.
This is what democracy looks like.
Thank you, Scott, for your steadfast leadership.
@StationCDRKelly.bsky.social spoke to us after his 3rd trip to Ukraine. He’s seen firsthand what’s at stake.
Watch his message for @u24.gov.ua.
This is what democracy looks like.
Thank you, Scott, for your steadfast leadership.
June 11, 2025 at 11:08 PM
So many urgent issues. They all point back to one thing: democracy.
@StationCDRKelly.bsky.social spoke to us after his 3rd trip to Ukraine. He’s seen firsthand what’s at stake.
Watch his message for @u24.gov.ua.
This is what democracy looks like.
Thank you, Scott, for your steadfast leadership.
@StationCDRKelly.bsky.social spoke to us after his 3rd trip to Ukraine. He’s seen firsthand what’s at stake.
Watch his message for @u24.gov.ua.
This is what democracy looks like.
Thank you, Scott, for your steadfast leadership.
Reposted by Amiko Kelly
Last fall, @stationcdrkelly.bsky.social visited Kyiv for the 3rd time in the last 3 years. Our ambassador emphasized the resilience he saw in Ukrainians and urged his country and the world to stand with Ukraine.
3 months ago, 3 years ago, today, tomorrow — this is the way💙💛
Thank you, Scott!
3 months ago, 3 years ago, today, tomorrow — this is the way💙💛
Thank you, Scott!
June 10, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Last fall, @stationcdrkelly.bsky.social visited Kyiv for the 3rd time in the last 3 years. Our ambassador emphasized the resilience he saw in Ukrainians and urged his country and the world to stand with Ukraine.
3 months ago, 3 years ago, today, tomorrow — this is the way💙💛
Thank you, Scott!
3 months ago, 3 years ago, today, tomorrow — this is the way💙💛
Thank you, Scott!
The news that NASA is shrinking its Office of Communications is a strategic unraveling.
For decades, NASA’s storytellers—writers, visual producers, social media teams, public affairs officers—have turned complex science into awe.
nasawatch.com/uncategorize...
For decades, NASA’s storytellers—writers, visual producers, social media teams, public affairs officers—have turned complex science into awe.
nasawatch.com/uncategorize...
Shrinking The NASA Office Of Communications
NASA Sources report that OCOMM
nasawatch.com
June 10, 2025 at 2:04 AM
The news that NASA is shrinking its Office of Communications is a strategic unraveling.
For decades, NASA’s storytellers—writers, visual producers, social media teams, public affairs officers—have turned complex science into awe.
nasawatch.com/uncategorize...
For decades, NASA’s storytellers—writers, visual producers, social media teams, public affairs officers—have turned complex science into awe.
nasawatch.com/uncategorize...
Trump said Russia & Ukraine are like “kids fighting in a park.”
Pretty sure he’s never even been to a park.
It’s war. Bombed hospitals. War crimes. Dead civilians.
You reckless, bone-spur-riddled dimwit. Wannabe dictator.
Pretty sure he’s never even been to a park.
It’s war. Bombed hospitals. War crimes. Dead civilians.
You reckless, bone-spur-riddled dimwit. Wannabe dictator.
June 5, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Trump said Russia & Ukraine are like “kids fighting in a park.”
Pretty sure he’s never even been to a park.
It’s war. Bombed hospitals. War crimes. Dead civilians.
You reckless, bone-spur-riddled dimwit. Wannabe dictator.
Pretty sure he’s never even been to a park.
It’s war. Bombed hospitals. War crimes. Dead civilians.
You reckless, bone-spur-riddled dimwit. Wannabe dictator.
Harvey Milk is a hero.
Pete Hegseth? Never heard of her.
Pete Hegseth? Never heard of her.
June 4, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Harvey Milk is a hero.
Pete Hegseth? Never heard of her.
Pete Hegseth? Never heard of her.
An action a day keeps the baddies away. It really doesn’t have to be much. That little bit every day adds up.
It’s also pretty much better than handwringing and doomscrolling.
It’s also pretty much better than handwringing and doomscrolling.
One action a day keeps the baddies away. The House voted yes on $700B in Medicaid cuts. That means pain for rural hospitals, seniors, kids, and working families.
Call your Senators.
Hold your Representatives accountable.
Support opposition candidates.
Share your story.
Call your Senators.
Hold your Representatives accountable.
Support opposition candidates.
Share your story.
June 4, 2025 at 12:17 AM
An action a day keeps the baddies away. It really doesn’t have to be much. That little bit every day adds up.
It’s also pretty much better than handwringing and doomscrolling.
It’s also pretty much better than handwringing and doomscrolling.
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Yesterday’s attack in Boulder was a targeted act of terrorism. Six were injured during a peaceful walk to honor Israeli hostages — a clear act of antisemitism.
There is no place for antisemitism in America.
Our hearts are with the victims and their families. We will not be silent.
There is no place for antisemitism in America.
Our hearts are with the victims and their families. We will not be silent.
June 2, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Yesterday’s attack in Boulder was a targeted act of terrorism. Six were injured during a peaceful walk to honor Israeli hostages — a clear act of antisemitism.
There is no place for antisemitism in America.
Our hearts are with the victims and their families. We will not be silent.
There is no place for antisemitism in America.
Our hearts are with the victims and their families. We will not be silent.
Joni Ernst is exhausting.
No, Joni — we won’t be divorcing LGB from T.
Nice bigoted try.
I stand proudly with my LGBTQ+ family, friends, and the entire community — today and every day.
No, Joni — we won’t be divorcing LGB from T.
Nice bigoted try.
I stand proudly with my LGBTQ+ family, friends, and the entire community — today and every day.
June 1, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Joni Ernst is exhausting.
No, Joni — we won’t be divorcing LGB from T.
Nice bigoted try.
I stand proudly with my LGBTQ+ family, friends, and the entire community — today and every day.
No, Joni — we won’t be divorcing LGB from T.
Nice bigoted try.
I stand proudly with my LGBTQ+ family, friends, and the entire community — today and every day.
The White House pulled Trump’s nominee for NASA Administrator yesterday after Trump himself withdrew Jared Isaacman’s nomination.
It’s almost like they realized he’s too qualified, too decent, has no indictments, and had bipartisan support.
It’s almost like they realized he’s too qualified, too decent, has no indictments, and had bipartisan support.
June 1, 2025 at 1:34 PM
The White House pulled Trump’s nominee for NASA Administrator yesterday after Trump himself withdrew Jared Isaacman’s nomination.
It’s almost like they realized he’s too qualified, too decent, has no indictments, and had bipartisan support.
It’s almost like they realized he’s too qualified, too decent, has no indictments, and had bipartisan support.
So, do we tell Joni Ernst the Tooth Fairy is as real as her version of Jesus?
June 1, 2025 at 12:14 AM
So, do we tell Joni Ernst the Tooth Fairy is as real as her version of Jesus?
I once said I’d never use “busy” as an excuse. I lied.
Been over at @indivisiblerox.bsky.social—growing grassroots, slaying spin, and making some damn good friends.
Give it a follow if you’re curious. You might recognize the snark. (It me.)
For democracy defenders only. If not you, scroll on by.
Been over at @indivisiblerox.bsky.social—growing grassroots, slaying spin, and making some damn good friends.
Give it a follow if you’re curious. You might recognize the snark. (It me.)
For democracy defenders only. If not you, scroll on by.
May 31, 2025 at 2:49 AM
I once said I’d never use “busy” as an excuse. I lied.
Been over at @indivisiblerox.bsky.social—growing grassroots, slaying spin, and making some damn good friends.
Give it a follow if you’re curious. You might recognize the snark. (It me.)
For democracy defenders only. If not you, scroll on by.
Been over at @indivisiblerox.bsky.social—growing grassroots, slaying spin, and making some damn good friends.
Give it a follow if you’re curious. You might recognize the snark. (It me.)
For democracy defenders only. If not you, scroll on by.
Reposted by Amiko Kelly
So we hear next month Harvard will offer—for free—an online course on the U.S. Constitution.
The covfefe is on you, however.
The covfefe is on you, however.
May 24, 2025 at 2:18 AM
So we hear next month Harvard will offer—for free—an online course on the U.S. Constitution.
The covfefe is on you, however.
The covfefe is on you, however.
So, about Trump’s so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” — the one House Republicans just passed to gut Medicaid for 13.7M Americans.
I know some folks are thinking: “Well, I’m not on Medicaid, so…”
Let me stop you right there. This matters to you, too.
And if you’re backing this
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I know some folks are thinking: “Well, I’m not on Medicaid, so…”
Let me stop you right there. This matters to you, too.
And if you’re backing this
1/2
May 23, 2025 at 12:54 AM
So, about Trump’s so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” — the one House Republicans just passed to gut Medicaid for 13.7M Americans.
I know some folks are thinking: “Well, I’m not on Medicaid, so…”
Let me stop you right there. This matters to you, too.
And if you’re backing this
1/2
I know some folks are thinking: “Well, I’m not on Medicaid, so…”
Let me stop you right there. This matters to you, too.
And if you’re backing this
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Honored to have met President Biden — warm, sincere, and truly decent.
When Scott got home from nearly a year in space, Dr. Jill showed up in the middle of the night with homemade apple pie and White House homebrew. Can’t think of anything more American — well, that and Joe’s lifetime of service.
When Scott got home from nearly a year in space, Dr. Jill showed up in the middle of the night with homemade apple pie and White House homebrew. Can’t think of anything more American — well, that and Joe’s lifetime of service.
May 19, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Honored to have met President Biden — warm, sincere, and truly decent.
When Scott got home from nearly a year in space, Dr. Jill showed up in the middle of the night with homemade apple pie and White House homebrew. Can’t think of anything more American — well, that and Joe’s lifetime of service.
When Scott got home from nearly a year in space, Dr. Jill showed up in the middle of the night with homemade apple pie and White House homebrew. Can’t think of anything more American — well, that and Joe’s lifetime of service.
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America is built on second chances. Trump is proof we should really rethink that policy.
May 15, 2025 at 1:20 PM
America is built on second chances. Trump is proof we should really rethink that policy.