Kate Armstrong
@brainchain.ca
On a journey trying to find new worlds while sending joy into the ether.
Human 🎧 Shazam 🎧. Niche sports fan. Anti-racist. 🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️LGBTQ2S+ Supporter 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈. From Tkaronto.
She/her.
Co-curator of @womensart2.bsky.social with @tidbit.bsky.social.
Human 🎧 Shazam 🎧. Niche sports fan. Anti-racist. 🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️LGBTQ2S+ Supporter 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈. From Tkaronto.
She/her.
Co-curator of @womensart2.bsky.social with @tidbit.bsky.social.
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January 11, 2026 at 12:14 PM
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January 10, 2026 at 6:14 PM
Too tired tonight but I’m posting a Greenlandic Artist of the Day first thing tomorrow.
But I want to say that the visual artists of Greenland and their art activism in the 70s was an INTEGRAL part of their push to become an autonomous territory of Denmark.
So don’t mess with the artists of 🇬🇱
But I want to say that the visual artists of Greenland and their art activism in the 70s was an INTEGRAL part of their push to become an autonomous territory of Denmark.
So don’t mess with the artists of 🇬🇱
January 11, 2026 at 3:25 AM
Too tired tonight but I’m posting a Greenlandic Artist of the Day first thing tomorrow.
But I want to say that the visual artists of Greenland and their art activism in the 70s was an INTEGRAL part of their push to become an autonomous territory of Denmark.
So don’t mess with the artists of 🇬🇱
But I want to say that the visual artists of Greenland and their art activism in the 70s was an INTEGRAL part of their push to become an autonomous territory of Denmark.
So don’t mess with the artists of 🇬🇱
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(That link is the archival metadata interface.
This is direct to the digital library version:
collections.library.yale.edu/catalog/3316...
and this is direct to the #IIIF manifest:
collections.library.yale.edu/manifests/33... )
This is direct to the digital library version:
collections.library.yale.edu/catalog/3316...
and this is direct to the #IIIF manifest:
collections.library.yale.edu/manifests/33... )
January 11, 2026 at 2:18 AM
(That link is the archival metadata interface.
This is direct to the digital library version:
collections.library.yale.edu/catalog/3316...
and this is direct to the #IIIF manifest:
collections.library.yale.edu/manifests/33... )
This is direct to the digital library version:
collections.library.yale.edu/catalog/3316...
and this is direct to the #IIIF manifest:
collections.library.yale.edu/manifests/33... )
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January 11, 2026 at 2:55 AM
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The best thing about Turkish Airlines is the food in the lounge.
January 11, 2026 at 2:35 AM
The best thing about Turkish Airlines is the food in the lounge.
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if anyone is looking to help support vulnerable families in minneapolis right now, this north side fundraiser from school communities isn’t getting much attention and could use some boosting
www.gofundme.com/f/show-love-...
www.gofundme.com/f/show-love-...
Donate to Show love to North Minneapolis families in crisis, organized by Rebecca Iverson
Families in North Minneapolis are being torn apart and terrorized by… Rebecca Iverson needs your support for Show love to North Minneapolis families in crisis
www.gofundme.com
January 10, 2026 at 5:17 PM
if anyone is looking to help support vulnerable families in minneapolis right now, this north side fundraiser from school communities isn’t getting much attention and could use some boosting
www.gofundme.com/f/show-love-...
www.gofundme.com/f/show-love-...
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January 10, 2026 at 9:10 PM
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“We had whistles. They had guns.”
From Becca Good’s loving tribute to her wife, Renee Macklin Good. Full text here:
www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
From Becca Good’s loving tribute to her wife, Renee Macklin Good. Full text here:
www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
January 10, 2026 at 6:13 PM
“We had whistles. They had guns.”
From Becca Good’s loving tribute to her wife, Renee Macklin Good. Full text here:
www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
From Becca Good’s loving tribute to her wife, Renee Macklin Good. Full text here:
www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
Discobitch - C'est Beau La Bourgeoisie
YouTube video by Ultra Records
youtu.be
January 11, 2026 at 2:57 AM
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Hello! We’re in Sacramento on the backside of 650 Capital Mall with 30 or so people collected here.
Crowd seems to be a moving picket of signs, flags and people leaving supplies.
Crowd seems to be a moving picket of signs, flags and people leaving supplies.
January 11, 2026 at 1:57 AM
Hello! We’re in Sacramento on the backside of 650 Capital Mall with 30 or so people collected here.
Crowd seems to be a moving picket of signs, flags and people leaving supplies.
Crowd seems to be a moving picket of signs, flags and people leaving supplies.
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The #BlueSkyArtShow theme is #Vibrant all day Saturday. Link to the feed in comments.
#photography #macro #flowers
#photography #macro #flowers
January 11, 2026 at 2:47 AM
The #BlueSkyArtShow theme is #Vibrant all day Saturday. Link to the feed in comments.
#photography #macro #flowers
#photography #macro #flowers
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"Much of Hyman’s career hinged on a relatable tension: I want to be left alone, but I don’t want to be lonely. I want to love, deeply, but I don’t trust anyone with my heart, which has been broken so much that it has become fragile to the touch." --Hanif Abdurraqib
longreads.com/2026/01/08/p...
longreads.com/2026/01/08/p...
30 Years Later: Phyllis Hyman, "I Refuse to Be Lonely" - Longreads
The singer's first posthumous album deserves to be remembered as the bravest of her career.
longreads.com
January 10, 2026 at 7:51 PM
"Much of Hyman’s career hinged on a relatable tension: I want to be left alone, but I don’t want to be lonely. I want to love, deeply, but I don’t trust anyone with my heart, which has been broken so much that it has become fragile to the touch." --Hanif Abdurraqib
longreads.com/2026/01/08/p...
longreads.com/2026/01/08/p...
One of my commitments with all the <<< stares at the universe >>> is that I’m going to play more Spanish language pop. So here’s Puerto Rican reggaeton star Rauw Alejandro with ‘Diluvio’
link.deezer.com/s/328drPrdyL...
link.deezer.com/s/328drPrdyL...
DILUVIO
Rauw Alejandro - song - 2023
link.deezer.com
January 11, 2026 at 2:22 AM
One of my commitments with all the <<< stares at the universe >>> is that I’m going to play more Spanish language pop. So here’s Puerto Rican reggaeton star Rauw Alejandro with ‘Diluvio’
link.deezer.com/s/328drPrdyL...
link.deezer.com/s/328drPrdyL...
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Lion's Ear
#BlueSkyArtShow #vibrant
#ColorADay #GreenSat
#ArtYear #EastCoastKin #PhotographersUnited #bloomscrolling #photography #MobilePhotography
#BlueSkyArtShow #vibrant
#ColorADay #GreenSat
#ArtYear #EastCoastKin #PhotographersUnited #bloomscrolling #photography #MobilePhotography
January 10, 2026 at 10:03 PM
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There have been several more anti-ICE demonstrations in Portland today and yesterday, including this vigil at Terry Schrunk Plaza. Estimating 400 people here right now, including several city councilors, Rep. Maxine Dexter, other state lawmakers, and advocates. (Not sure list of speakers yet.)
January 11, 2026 at 12:25 AM
There have been several more anti-ICE demonstrations in Portland today and yesterday, including this vigil at Terry Schrunk Plaza. Estimating 400 people here right now, including several city councilors, Rep. Maxine Dexter, other state lawmakers, and advocates. (Not sure list of speakers yet.)
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Grabbed this because I am intrigued by the Ukrainian deployment of unanticipated beans in recipes
January 11, 2026 at 1:51 AM
Grabbed this because I am intrigued by the Ukrainian deployment of unanticipated beans in recipes
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Bergenia, Lilac Vine, Rock Rose - signs of spring in my neighborhood. Purple rules!💜
#dailyflowers 🌱
#flowerreport
#bloomscrolling
#dailyflowers 🌱
#flowerreport
#bloomscrolling
January 10, 2026 at 9:23 PM
Bergenia, Lilac Vine, Rock Rose - signs of spring in my neighborhood. Purple rules!💜
#dailyflowers 🌱
#flowerreport
#bloomscrolling
#dailyflowers 🌱
#flowerreport
#bloomscrolling
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Eastern Bluebird
A moment of bird zen...
A moment of bird zen...
January 11, 2026 at 12:43 AM
Eastern Bluebird
A moment of bird zen...
A moment of bird zen...
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youtu.be/7kHnoBnsY40?... #SaturdayNightParties 🍕🎤✨ #BlueBeats @therese88.bsky.social @justsweetness.bsky.social @carlyja22.bsky.social @brainchain.ca @docgaby.bsky.social @blackcheeseburger.bsky.social @pfluecksalat.bsky.social @chrismo.bsky.social @bawalker.bsky.social @grolaw-me.bsky.social
Grateful Dead - Throwing Stones (Oakland, CA 12/31/87)
YouTube video by Grateful Dead
youtu.be
January 11, 2026 at 1:17 AM
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I’m currently looking for prickly pear recipes.
Does anyone have any delicious dish ideas?
#The_Eco_Spiritual_Experience 🌱
Does anyone have any delicious dish ideas?
#The_Eco_Spiritual_Experience 🌱
January 10, 2026 at 3:38 PM
I’m currently looking for prickly pear recipes.
Does anyone have any delicious dish ideas?
#The_Eco_Spiritual_Experience 🌱
Does anyone have any delicious dish ideas?
#The_Eco_Spiritual_Experience 🌱
He did it again!
Skating to Rachmaninoff!
Stephen Gogolev is now Canadian Men’s Skating Champion and he’s going to the Olympics!
www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
Skating to Rachmaninoff!
Stephen Gogolev is now Canadian Men’s Skating Champion and he’s going to the Olympics!
www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
Stephen Gogolev 1st in free program, wins men's singles national championship
Toronto’s Stephen Gogolev wins the men's singles national championship after scoring 175.90 in the free program at the Canadian National Skating Championships in Gatineau, Que.
www.cbc.ca
January 11, 2026 at 12:53 AM
He did it again!
Skating to Rachmaninoff!
Stephen Gogolev is now Canadian Men’s Skating Champion and he’s going to the Olympics!
www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
Skating to Rachmaninoff!
Stephen Gogolev is now Canadian Men’s Skating Champion and he’s going to the Olympics!
www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
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Things are grim right now but as a reminder of who we are and why we fight, this is the US Women’s figuring skating champion.
January 10, 2026 at 11:43 PM
Things are grim right now but as a reminder of who we are and why we fight, this is the US Women’s figuring skating champion.
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January 11, 2026 at 12:25 AM
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A group of ppl in Minneapolis made signs w/ the names & ages of other people killed by ICE to lay at Renee Good's memorial
in order to uplift people whose deaths aren't making national/ international news the same way.
This is to honor what Renee fought for & highlight that they, too, were Good.
in order to uplift people whose deaths aren't making national/ international news the same way.
This is to honor what Renee fought for & highlight that they, too, were Good.
Traffic is flowing again, large number of people have dispersed. A small crowd is lingering at the site of the shooting. Media doing interviews.
A sign for Silverio Villegas González, shot and killed by ICE behind the wheel of his car outside Chicago in September, sits in the snow and flowers.
A sign for Silverio Villegas González, shot and killed by ICE behind the wheel of his car outside Chicago in September, sits in the snow and flowers.
January 10, 2026 at 11:00 PM
A group of ppl in Minneapolis made signs w/ the names & ages of other people killed by ICE to lay at Renee Good's memorial
in order to uplift people whose deaths aren't making national/ international news the same way.
This is to honor what Renee fought for & highlight that they, too, were Good.
in order to uplift people whose deaths aren't making national/ international news the same way.
This is to honor what Renee fought for & highlight that they, too, were Good.