bcmcdowell
@bcmcdowell.bsky.social
Soccer, cats, coffee. Loons, Crows, Aurora, YNWA.
Managing Editor: Northland Soccer Journal / Editor: Northern Lights Football / Cofounder: Switch the Pitch Soccer
All opinions my own.
Managing Editor: Northland Soccer Journal / Editor: Northern Lights Football / Cofounder: Switch the Pitch Soccer
All opinions my own.
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bcmcdowell
@bcmcdowell.bsky.social
· Apr 27
Graffiti can be funny but it can also be powerful.
"Love the marginalized more than you hate bigots."
"Motivate your anger with compassion - Solidarity forever."
@blackhartstp.com
"Love the marginalized more than you hate bigots."
"Motivate your anger with compassion - Solidarity forever."
@blackhartstp.com
Best In Show walked so The Office could run.
November 29, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Best In Show walked so The Office could run.
TMW you realize you're the target demographic of the parade musical acts
an older man wearing a white shirt and a grey jacket looks at the camera
ALT: an older man wearing a white shirt and a grey jacket looks at the camera
media.tenor.com
November 27, 2025 at 9:45 PM
TMW you realize you're the target demographic of the parade musical acts
Happy Abundance Day from this turkey.
Do something for someone else today before you give in to the tryptophan.
Do something for someone else today before you give in to the tryptophan.
November 27, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Happy Abundance Day from this turkey.
Do something for someone else today before you give in to the tryptophan.
Do something for someone else today before you give in to the tryptophan.
ICE DETAINED MARILYN. Fuck these people. www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
‘Northern Exposure’ actor gave ICE agents in Redmond her tribal ID. They called it ‘fake,’ she says
Indigenous actor Elaine Miles of "Northern Exposure" was detained by ICE at a Redmond bus stop. When she showed them her Tribal ID, they told her it was fake.
www.seattletimes.com
November 27, 2025 at 6:14 PM
The worst part is watching Liverpool play themselves into positions that beg for a classic Jota closer.
November 26, 2025 at 9:49 PM
The worst part is watching Liverpool play themselves into positions that beg for a classic Jota closer.
They are strong enough though to make me think Stanley Tucci is coaching PSV
My painkillers aren't strong enough for Liverpool football.
November 26, 2025 at 9:10 PM
They are strong enough though to make me think Stanley Tucci is coaching PSV
My painkillers aren't strong enough for Liverpool football.
November 26, 2025 at 8:07 PM
My painkillers aren't strong enough for Liverpool football.
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Photos from St. Paul today captured by MPR photojournalist Kerem Yücel. He filed them even after being hospitalized after being injured by a less lethal munition.
November 26, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Photos from St. Paul today captured by MPR photojournalist Kerem Yücel. He filed them even after being hospitalized after being injured by a less lethal munition.
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Apropos of nothing, each of Saint Paul’s police precincts holds a monthly meeting where they listen to the public and it’s usually just old people talking about how much they love cops. You can, you know, show up
November 26, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Apropos of nothing, each of Saint Paul’s police precincts holds a monthly meeting where they listen to the public and it’s usually just old people talking about how much they love cops. You can, you know, show up
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Incredible pictures from Kerem Yücel today. I hope he’s ok.
November 26, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Incredible pictures from Kerem Yücel today. I hope he’s ok.
I am fully out of commission this week after successful hardware removal from my wrist. All signs point to deep sleep by #SDvMIN kick but @northstarashle.bsky.social will be awake for live coverage.
If you travelled to the Bay, tag @northlandsoccer.com in your pics to keep our full-timer awake!
If you travelled to the Bay, tag @northlandsoccer.com in your pics to keep our full-timer awake!
November 24, 2025 at 11:28 PM
I am fully out of commission this week after successful hardware removal from my wrist. All signs point to deep sleep by #SDvMIN kick but @northstarashle.bsky.social will be awake for live coverage.
If you travelled to the Bay, tag @northlandsoccer.com in your pics to keep our full-timer awake!
If you travelled to the Bay, tag @northlandsoccer.com in your pics to keep our full-timer awake!
This cat shows no interest in human food other than butter once it's offered to her but she will always lick and gnaw on Dairy Queen fry.
*I licked the salt off first.
**Yes, that is NCIS in the background.
*I licked the salt off first.
**Yes, that is NCIS in the background.
November 23, 2025 at 10:46 PM
This cat shows no interest in human food other than butter once it's offered to her but she will always lick and gnaw on Dairy Queen fry.
*I licked the salt off first.
**Yes, that is NCIS in the background.
*I licked the salt off first.
**Yes, that is NCIS in the background.
Say what you will about the 2025 Vikings but at least they haven't had to share points with an opponent.
a man in a white shirt and tie is eating a piece of food
ALT: a man in a white shirt and tie is eating a piece of food
media.tenor.com
November 23, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Say what you will about the 2025 Vikings but at least they haven't had to share points with an opponent.
I feel like I watched the wrong game last night.
November 23, 2025 at 4:52 PM
I feel like I watched the wrong game last night.
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There is a post circulating on Bluesky encouraging the moving of a frozen turkey straight into a pot of hot oil. We are combating this misinformation the best way we know how - through the power of dance music.
November 23, 2025 at 1:31 PM
There is a post circulating on Bluesky encouraging the moving of a frozen turkey straight into a pot of hot oil. We are combating this misinformation the best way we know how - through the power of dance music.
Somewhere in my camera roll is a video of Khyah Harper tearing it up at the Robbie with me thinking, if not saying aloud for the mic: "She'll go to the big time."
While not in tonight's lineup, Harper is the first Gopher alum to win an NWSL championship.
While not in tonight's lineup, Harper is the first Gopher alum to win an NWSL championship.
The Spirit overcame so much this season. Heartbreaker of a finish tonight.
But Rose Lavelle is Her as we all already knew.
(And Go Gophs!)
But Rose Lavelle is Her as we all already knew.
(And Go Gophs!)
November 23, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Somewhere in my camera roll is a video of Khyah Harper tearing it up at the Robbie with me thinking, if not saying aloud for the mic: "She'll go to the big time."
While not in tonight's lineup, Harper is the first Gopher alum to win an NWSL championship.
While not in tonight's lineup, Harper is the first Gopher alum to win an NWSL championship.
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So… new this year? Press got rushed off the field after the trophy lift.
Some might call that a lost opportunity for storytelling!
Some might call that a lost opportunity for storytelling!
November 23, 2025 at 3:41 AM
So… new this year? Press got rushed off the field after the trophy lift.
Some might call that a lost opportunity for storytelling!
Some might call that a lost opportunity for storytelling!
The Spirit overcame so much this season. Heartbreaker of a finish tonight.
But Rose Lavelle is Her as we all already knew.
(And Go Gophs!)
But Rose Lavelle is Her as we all already knew.
(And Go Gophs!)
November 23, 2025 at 3:44 AM
The Spirit overcame so much this season. Heartbreaker of a finish tonight.
But Rose Lavelle is Her as we all already knew.
(And Go Gophs!)
But Rose Lavelle is Her as we all already knew.
(And Go Gophs!)
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Spanish • Hmong • Somali
Immigrants' Rights
Request a Know Your Rights Presentation Are you or your organization looking for information about your rights and responsibilities with ICE? Request a training by the ACLU-MN here. KYR Training
www.aclu-mn.org
October 26, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Spanish • Hmong • Somali
My offseason has begun but Ashle is in FT mode!
Closing out year 9 strong as we look ahead to 10 👊🏼👏🏼
Closing out year 9 strong as we look ahead to 10 👊🏼👏🏼
Did Christmas just come early for us? Because it sure looks like it!
Congrats to Ashle on being our first dedicated full time employee as we begin to celebrate 10 years of our soccer coverage in the Northland.
Congrats to Ashle on being our first dedicated full time employee as we begin to celebrate 10 years of our soccer coverage in the Northland.
This morning I resigned from my longtime day job, which means I’m now full time with @northlandsoccer.com. This is an absolute dream that I can do it full time and it wouldn’t be possible without our readers and my spouse.
Keep watch for a new, improved, and larger NSJ coming early 2026!
Keep watch for a new, improved, and larger NSJ coming early 2026!
November 22, 2025 at 12:38 AM
My offseason has begun but Ashle is in FT mode!
Closing out year 9 strong as we look ahead to 10 👊🏼👏🏼
Closing out year 9 strong as we look ahead to 10 👊🏼👏🏼
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PSA
If you use GMail, AI (Gemini) was turned on yesterday by default and now scans all of your content for machine learning. To turn off, go to Settings>General and scroll down. Uncheck the box for "Smart features."
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
November 21, 2025 at 12:16 AM
PSA
Pupusas don't solve everything but they do make life better.
November 21, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Pupusas don't solve everything but they do make life better.
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Today is the Transgender Day of Remembrance and as we do every year we swap our colours to those of the trans flag in honour of those who we’ve lost.
Let’s all make sure to do everything we can to promote love & support of our trans friends and make sure they do not become another statistic.
Let’s all make sure to do everything we can to promote love & support of our trans friends and make sure they do not become another statistic.
November 20, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Today is the Transgender Day of Remembrance and as we do every year we swap our colours to those of the trans flag in honour of those who we’ve lost.
Let’s all make sure to do everything we can to promote love & support of our trans friends and make sure they do not become another statistic.
Let’s all make sure to do everything we can to promote love & support of our trans friends and make sure they do not become another statistic.
I'm not a stoner but I do have chronic pain (and CRPS) that teams of doctors and physios struggled to treat for two decades.
A few years ago a friend suggested hemp-derived THC gummies. 5-8 mg before bed is enough to ensure a restful sleep with fewer interruptions so I can function during the day /
A few years ago a friend suggested hemp-derived THC gummies. 5-8 mg before bed is enough to ensure a restful sleep with fewer interruptions so I can function during the day /
The provision, tucked into the spending bill that could end the US government shutdown, would ban intoxicating hemp-derived THC products, including gummies and drinks.
A Proposed Federal THC Ban Would ‘Wipe Out’ Hemp Products That Get People High
The provision, tucked into the spending bill that could end the US government shutdown, would ban intoxicating hemp-derived THC products, including gummies and drinks.
wrd.cm
November 20, 2025 at 12:26 AM
I'm not a stoner but I do have chronic pain (and CRPS) that teams of doctors and physios struggled to treat for two decades.
A few years ago a friend suggested hemp-derived THC gummies. 5-8 mg before bed is enough to ensure a restful sleep with fewer interruptions so I can function during the day /
A few years ago a friend suggested hemp-derived THC gummies. 5-8 mg before bed is enough to ensure a restful sleep with fewer interruptions so I can function during the day /
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Any Christian leader advocating for this goes against hundreds of verses explicitly advocating for care for refugee and immigrant. This is throughout the Old and New Testament.
"Agencies within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, including ICE, ERO, and CBP intend to implement a comprehensive plan to target Spanish-speaking churches across the country during the upcoming holiday season between Thanksgiving, Nov. 27, and Christmas, Dec. 25."
Exclusive: Trump DHS Plans Immigration Raids on Churches Over Holidays
The Trump Dept. of Homeland Security is briefing federal agencies on plans for immigration enforcement operations inside churches over holidays.
thisweekinworcester.com
November 18, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Any Christian leader advocating for this goes against hundreds of verses explicitly advocating for care for refugee and immigrant. This is throughout the Old and New Testament.