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willie lin
@chinesesue.bsky.social
· Dec 6
Bring back y2k
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I think some of the greatest delights in the business of etymology are words—especially everyday words—whose origins we just don’t know.
So, this year, I’ll do an etymological Advent calendar on this theme: words with origins that are obscure, uncertain, or otherwise unknown.
So, this year, I’ll do an etymological Advent calendar on this theme: words with origins that are obscure, uncertain, or otherwise unknown.
December 1, 2025 at 1:24 AM
I think some of the greatest delights in the business of etymology are words—especially everyday words—whose origins we just don’t know.
So, this year, I’ll do an etymological Advent calendar on this theme: words with origins that are obscure, uncertain, or otherwise unknown.
So, this year, I’ll do an etymological Advent calendar on this theme: words with origins that are obscure, uncertain, or otherwise unknown.
stars, they’re just like us
November 21, 2025 at 7:44 AM
stars, they’re just like us
Chicago supremacy
The New Year’s Eve national television special “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” on ABC will be broadcasting live from downtown Chicago this year with the show’s first Central time zone midnight countdown, the broadcasting company announced.
‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’ Will Broadcast Live From Downtown Chicago for First Time
The festivities in Chicago will be led by a new host and feature live performances, on-the-ground updates and reporting throughout the evening, according to a news release. Details have not yet been a...
news.wttw.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Chicago supremacy
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I won’t miss Dick Durbin when he’s gone
November 10, 2025 at 2:15 AM
I won’t miss Dick Durbin when he’s gone
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not to brag but i can generate slop with natural intelligence
October 28, 2025 at 4:15 PM
not to brag but i can generate slop with natural intelligence
“serve and protect”
“Many officers blamed residents who threw things at agents as much as they did ICE or Border Patrol personnel themselves for the frightening, chaotic endings to those confrontations,” the @chicagotribune.com reports.
Chicago police find themselves in difficult spots as wave of federal immigration enforcement continues
On at least two occasions, CPD personnel responding to standoffs between neighbors and federal agents have found themselves tear-gassed alongside residents as agents react to thrown objects and sho…
www.chicagotribune.com
October 26, 2025 at 2:47 PM
“serve and protect”
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One more PSL post because I can't resist: Apparently Tori Amos was a pumpkin spice latte innovator in 1994! And specifically contrasted it to the drinks at Starbucks.
October 16, 2025 at 3:22 AM
One more PSL post because I can't resist: Apparently Tori Amos was a pumpkin spice latte innovator in 1994! And specifically contrasted it to the drinks at Starbucks.
me to elected dems
September 30, 2025 at 6:33 PM
me to elected dems
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Gift 🔗 to the story
At Broadview ICE facility, federal agents hurl tear gas and pepper spray at protesters blocking vans
Federal agents hurled tear gas and pepper spray into a crowd of about 100 protesters who attempted to block vans from entering and exiting a U.S. Immigration and Customs holding facility in Broadvi…
www.chicagotribune.com
September 19, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Gift 🔗 to the story
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And credit it to @staceywescott.bsky.social for the @chicagotribune.com
I hope some newspapers use a crop where you can easily read the sign.
September 19, 2025 at 6:40 PM
And credit it to @staceywescott.bsky.social for the @chicagotribune.com
(complimentary)
President Trump says he’ll send the National Guard to Memphis to address crime, but "would have preferred" Chicago. On Fox News Channel, he said Chicago politicians have fiercely resisted his plans, and that it was a “hostile” place with “professional agitators.”
Trump says he’ll send the National Guard to Memphis to address crime, 'would have preferred' Chicago
Trump says Memphis is “deeply troubled” and he's “going to fix that." On Fox News Channel, he said he “would have preferred going to Chicago,” where local politicians have fiercely resisted his plans, but he suggested it was a “hostile” place with “professional agitators.”
trib.al
September 12, 2025 at 3:43 PM
(complimentary)
Seems like a good way to isadora duncan yourself
September 8, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Seems like a good way to isadora duncan yourself
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Ok so in case yall missed the memo like I did. David Lehman, series editor of Best American Poetry is a Zionist ass. Literally feel embarrassed that I wound up in this situation. I was literally the only person of color in a room of 50+ people. It was terrifying.
#poetry #bestamericanpoetry
#poetry #bestamericanpoetry
September 6, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Ok so in case yall missed the memo like I did. David Lehman, series editor of Best American Poetry is a Zionist ass. Literally feel embarrassed that I wound up in this situation. I was literally the only person of color in a room of 50+ people. It was terrifying.
#poetry #bestamericanpoetry
#poetry #bestamericanpoetry
July 23, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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Trying to think of other revolutionary products that consumers repeatedly had to be tricked into paying for rather than ones that consumers loved and demanded
Fascinating. Microsoft emailed me to say it was raising the price of Microsoft 365, but when i went to cancel it offered me me the old price — without all the AI bullshit.
It’s forcing AI on everyone and making them pay more for it, then only telling them they don’t have to if they try to cancel.
It’s forcing AI on everyone and making them pay more for it, then only telling them they don’t have to if they try to cancel.
July 19, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Trying to think of other revolutionary products that consumers repeatedly had to be tricked into paying for rather than ones that consumers loved and demanded
July 1, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Time to rename the New York Liberty the Brooklynettes so that the Philly WNBA team can be the Liberty Belles
NEW YORK (AP) — WNBA to expand to Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia over next 5 years, giving league 18 teams.
June 30, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Time to rename the New York Liberty the Brooklynettes so that the Philly WNBA team can be the Liberty Belles
Apparently we only have one branch of government??
June 28, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Apparently we only have one branch of government??
I have two grudges, one from 2014 and one from 2024. Will I ever let them go
June 21, 2025 at 5:09 PM
I have two grudges, one from 2014 and one from 2024. Will I ever let them go
What’s blooming right now: borage, cosmos, zinnia, foxglove beardtongue, potato, tomato
June 21, 2025 at 2:07 PM
What’s blooming right now: borage, cosmos, zinnia, foxglove beardtongue, potato, tomato
