Ellie and five cats
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Tired, gay, and covered in cat hair. Neurodivergent AF. She/they. Twin Cities (the boring one), MN.
Nerdy about: music (cello/bass/keys), bikes, snakes, Macs, and whatever the special interest du jour is.
Nerdy about: music (cello/bass/keys), bikes, snakes, Macs, and whatever the special interest du jour is.
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First snowstorm of the winter in Minneapolis
November 26, 2025 at 4:38 AM
First snowstorm of the winter in Minneapolis
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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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I was at the protest today: SPPD was on site when I got there, but their numbers continued to swell. The crowd was loud af but not at all violent- nor were they impeding agents "doing their jobs" or residents. SPPD was in good spirits- many were smiling and laughing. The protesters were told to +
November 26, 2025 at 3:22 AM
I was at the protest today: SPPD was on site when I got there, but their numbers continued to swell. The crowd was loud af but not at all violent- nor were they impeding agents "doing their jobs" or residents. SPPD was in good spirits- many were smiling and laughing. The protesters were told to +
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Reminder:
These are neighbors responding to violent abduction of their neighbors.
They're not activists/protestors in the ways the State & media convey. Every. Time. They. Do. This.
We're all trying to get through the week & they're spraying tear gas in people's faces when they come to say, "stop!"
These are neighbors responding to violent abduction of their neighbors.
They're not activists/protestors in the ways the State & media convey. Every. Time. They. Do. This.
We're all trying to get through the week & they're spraying tear gas in people's faces when they come to say, "stop!"
You: feds are kidnapping people in St. Paul
Strib: Get a load of these protestors acting out www.startribune.com/protesters-c...
Strib: Get a load of these protestors acting out www.startribune.com/protesters-c...
www.startribune.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Reminder:
These are neighbors responding to violent abduction of their neighbors.
They're not activists/protestors in the ways the State & media convey. Every. Time. They. Do. This.
We're all trying to get through the week & they're spraying tear gas in people's faces when they come to say, "stop!"
These are neighbors responding to violent abduction of their neighbors.
They're not activists/protestors in the ways the State & media convey. Every. Time. They. Do. This.
We're all trying to get through the week & they're spraying tear gas in people's faces when they come to say, "stop!"
The scream I just scrompt.
(Click through for context. It is so worth it.)
(Click through for context. It is so worth it.)
November 26, 2025 at 3:24 AM
The scream I just scrompt.
(Click through for context. It is so worth it.)
(Click through for context. It is so worth it.)
Ambrosia* and nectar** for supper tonight.
*pizza
**beer
*pizza
**beer
November 26, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Ambrosia* and nectar** for supper tonight.
*pizza
**beer
*pizza
**beer
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My genetics students are so talented- check out this poster one group made for their unit 2 project! Prompt was to dive into the genetics of at least 5 corn snake morphs. Shared with permission.
November 25, 2025 at 10:53 PM
My genetics students are so talented- check out this poster one group made for their unit 2 project! Prompt was to dive into the genetics of at least 5 corn snake morphs. Shared with permission.
Pringles are the American cheese of potato chips.
I"m not saying this is a bad thing.
I"m not saying this is a bad thing.
November 25, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Pringles are the American cheese of potato chips.
I"m not saying this is a bad thing.
I"m not saying this is a bad thing.
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Update: Still looking like around 3-6" of really heavy (in the literal - it will weigh a lot sense) snow overnight. Looking for that transition between about 6-8 p.m. tonight. Snow should be over but very gusty winds will remain in the morning. Heavier totals likely found north metro. #MNWX
November 25, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Update: Still looking like around 3-6" of really heavy (in the literal - it will weigh a lot sense) snow overnight. Looking for that transition between about 6-8 p.m. tonight. Snow should be over but very gusty winds will remain in the morning. Heavier totals likely found north metro. #MNWX
So is comedy legal again or not? I’m so confused.
Elon Musk claims Grok's "epic vulgar roasts" can "make people really laugh at a party" so I took him up on it and used my coworkers as guinea pigs: www.wired.com/story/elon-m...
Elon Musk Said Grok’s Roasts Would Be ‘Epic’ at Parties—So I Tried It on My Coworkers
It went about as well as you’d expect.
www.wired.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:14 PM
So is comedy legal again or not? I’m so confused.
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Apropos of nothing in particular, from Saint Paul
November 25, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Apropos of nothing in particular, from Saint Paul
If you wanna be a good neighbor and get extra Minnesota Nice points*, it is a fantastic time to check the storm drains on your street to make sure they’re not clogged with leaves before The backed-up water freezes.
*Points not redeemable for anything, but the important thing is you can feel smug.
*Points not redeemable for anything, but the important thing is you can feel smug.
November 25, 2025 at 9:44 PM
If you wanna be a good neighbor and get extra Minnesota Nice points*, it is a fantastic time to check the storm drains on your street to make sure they’re not clogged with leaves before The backed-up water freezes.
*Points not redeemable for anything, but the important thing is you can feel smug.
*Points not redeemable for anything, but the important thing is you can feel smug.
Selfishly, I hope SPPS has a snow day tomorrow. That would mean I don’t have to leave the house till Friday and that I would get another day at home with my kids.
November 25, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Selfishly, I hope SPPS has a snow day tomorrow. That would mean I don’t have to leave the house till Friday and that I would get another day at home with my kids.
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This is me after being pepper sprayed by SPPD. The crowd was noisy but completely nonviolent. There was a lot of anger but no violence from the crowd- SPPD escalated.
November 25, 2025 at 8:49 PM
This is me after being pepper sprayed by SPPD. The crowd was noisy but completely nonviolent. There was a lot of anger but no violence from the crowd- SPPD escalated.
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Person who only knows about paintings from The Picture of Dorian Gray, seeing a Jackson Pollock: "Holy fuck what did this guy do?"
November 25, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Person who only knows about paintings from The Picture of Dorian Gray, seeing a Jackson Pollock: "Holy fuck what did this guy do?"
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I finally have the perfect shirt for when I'm working on TMNT comics
November 25, 2025 at 7:45 PM
I finally have the perfect shirt for when I'm working on TMNT comics
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risa furry convention
November 25, 2025 at 7:58 PM
risa furry convention
Since “dogging their footsteps” means to follow someone relentlessly, I propose “catting their footsteps” meaning to anticipate where someone is going and arrive just before them and get in their way, especially when they’re carrying groceries
November 25, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Since “dogging their footsteps” means to follow someone relentlessly, I propose “catting their footsteps” meaning to anticipate where someone is going and arrive just before them and get in their way, especially when they’re carrying groceries
Hey folks—what are our preferred places to buy lossless music that aren’t Bandcamp? (Cuz I already use Bandcamp a lot.)
November 25, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Hey folks—what are our preferred places to buy lossless music that aren’t Bandcamp? (Cuz I already use Bandcamp a lot.)
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Hey @mayorcarter.bsky.social are you in control of the St. Paul police or are you no longer in control of them as they are claiming on the ground as they assault residents?
bsky.app/profile/viam...
bsky.app/profile/viam...
This is a huge escalation by SPPD and extremely unfortunate to see after they stood down last time
November 25, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Hey @mayorcarter.bsky.social are you in control of the St. Paul police or are you no longer in control of them as they are claiming on the ground as they assault residents?
bsky.app/profile/viam...
bsky.app/profile/viam...
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Who *did* come up with Person Man?
November 25, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Who *did* come up with Person Man?
Joining the war on cars on the side of the crabs.
when we say we want more streets to be pedestrianized, this is what we mean
November 25, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Joining the war on cars on the side of the crabs.
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Monarca Update!
Federal agents have shifted their operation to 608 Maryland Ave E, Saint Paul MN 55117
11/25/25 11:00am
Upstander Legal Observers needed
Federal agents have shifted their operation to 608 Maryland Ave E, Saint Paul MN 55117
11/25/25 11:00am
Upstander Legal Observers needed
November 25, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Monarca Update!
Federal agents have shifted their operation to 608 Maryland Ave E, Saint Paul MN 55117
11/25/25 11:00am
Upstander Legal Observers needed
Federal agents have shifted their operation to 608 Maryland Ave E, Saint Paul MN 55117
11/25/25 11:00am
Upstander Legal Observers needed