Carolyn Jewel
@cjewel.bsky.social
Author, SQL Server Dev, Blue to the bone. Atheist. Hates Nazis. Working to remove invasive and non-native plants in favor of natives. AOC 2028
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I am standing by the bench on the field. It is overcast. It was drizzling a few minutes ago. Everything is wet and green. Charlotte is digging a hole as is Jane. Lord Byron is losing balls in the tall grass. Devil cat just joined us. It’s 14C/57F. I hope everyone is having a nice day.
December 23, 2025 at 10:47 PM
I am standing by the bench on the field. It is overcast. It was drizzling a few minutes ago. Everything is wet and green. Charlotte is digging a hole as is Jane. Lord Byron is losing balls in the tall grass. Devil cat just joined us. It’s 14C/57F. I hope everyone is having a nice day.
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Congrats to everyone who is spending Christmas with their elderly relatives who have the thermostat set to “supernova”
December 23, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Congrats to everyone who is spending Christmas with their elderly relatives who have the thermostat set to “supernova”
I really, really wish people would get off Substack. Aside from their well-known hateful politics, they have a hostile process. I signed up for a newsletter and watched carefully for "subscribe to these too" bullshit and did not see it. And BOOM. I was subbed to 3 other newsletters. Fuck off.
December 23, 2025 at 2:34 PM
I really, really wish people would get off Substack. Aside from their well-known hateful politics, they have a hostile process. I signed up for a newsletter and watched carefully for "subscribe to these too" bullshit and did not see it. And BOOM. I was subbed to 3 other newsletters. Fuck off.
I went outside with my tea to listen to the owls hooting for a bit. One is quite close, the other is farther away. I'm in my room right now but I can hear them. Also, we've finally had enough rain that the frogs are calling too.
December 23, 2025 at 2:11 PM
I went outside with my tea to listen to the owls hooting for a bit. One is quite close, the other is farther away. I'm in my room right now but I can hear them. Also, we've finally had enough rain that the frogs are calling too.
Good morning from NorCal. It's dark, damp, and 13C/55F. Lord Byron is in the kitchen with Dad. Elderly Cat, Charlotte, and Jane are snoozing on my bed. Devil Cat just wandered in. I have delicious tea. Have a wonderful day!
December 23, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Good morning from NorCal. It's dark, damp, and 13C/55F. Lord Byron is in the kitchen with Dad. Elderly Cat, Charlotte, and Jane are snoozing on my bed. Devil Cat just wandered in. I have delicious tea. Have a wonderful day!
No bluets under the Cypress. The ground is getting very soggy so it’s a treacherous trek to get there, especially since the grass is so thick and right now beat down that I don’t know where the badger holes are. But I made it without killing myself.
December 22, 2025 at 11:14 PM
No bluets under the Cypress. The ground is getting very soggy so it’s a treacherous trek to get there, especially since the grass is so thick and right now beat down that I don’t know where the badger holes are. But I made it without killing myself.
I’m by the bench in the field. It is raining the oyster mushrooms on the oaks are back in full force plus. There are birds singing, it is raining but not hard. 24 hour total as of 9:30AM 1.09 inches. Still no water running in the creek. I’m gonna go look to see if there’s bluets Under the Cypress
December 22, 2025 at 11:09 PM
I’m by the bench in the field. It is raining the oyster mushrooms on the oaks are back in full force plus. There are birds singing, it is raining but not hard. 24 hour total as of 9:30AM 1.09 inches. Still no water running in the creek. I’m gonna go look to see if there’s bluets Under the Cypress
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CBS didn't run the 60 Minutes segment on CECOT, but over here at @propublica.org we've been working on the story since March, including finding out who each and every man sent to that maximum security prison was.
You can see our reporting here: www.propublica.org/series/depor...
You can see our reporting here: www.propublica.org/series/depor...
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A case-by-case investigation that examines the Trump administration’s claims that these immigrants are all “sick criminals” and “terrorists” and that shows what they suffered during months in one of t...
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December 22, 2025 at 4:08 PM
CBS didn't run the 60 Minutes segment on CECOT, but over here at @propublica.org we've been working on the story since March, including finding out who each and every man sent to that maximum security prison was.
You can see our reporting here: www.propublica.org/series/depor...
You can see our reporting here: www.propublica.org/series/depor...
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More people have died in ICE detention in 2025 than any year since 2004.
The government has a legal and moral obligation to provide people in its custody with medical care and livable conditions.
The government has a legal and moral obligation to provide people in its custody with medical care and livable conditions.
Four ICE detainee deaths in four days spark alarm as arrests grow
At least 30 detainees have died in 2025, prompting concerns about deteriorating conditions at facilities even as the agency has received an infusion of cash from Congress.
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December 22, 2025 at 9:58 PM
More people have died in ICE detention in 2025 than any year since 2004.
The government has a legal and moral obligation to provide people in its custody with medical care and livable conditions.
The government has a legal and moral obligation to provide people in its custody with medical care and livable conditions.
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PLEASE SHARE AND WATCH! Every preteen needs to see this
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The girl couldn't accept the story's ending.#shorts
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December 22, 2025 at 2:15 PM
PLEASE SHARE AND WATCH! Every preteen needs to see this
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Good morning from NorCal. It's dark, damp, and 13C/55F. I peeked at the rain gauge and the column was full, meaning an inch of rain! All dogs are in my room snoozing or looking for trouble. Elderly Cat is thinking about snoozing. I am still on vacation and it is wonderful. I hope everyone is well!
December 22, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Good morning from NorCal. It's dark, damp, and 13C/55F. I peeked at the rain gauge and the column was full, meaning an inch of rain! All dogs are in my room snoozing or looking for trouble. Elderly Cat is thinking about snoozing. I am still on vacation and it is wonderful. I hope everyone is well!
My sister brought home some yuzus and I must say that the kitchen smells wonderful every time I walk in!
December 22, 2025 at 12:53 AM
My sister brought home some yuzus and I must say that the kitchen smells wonderful every time I walk in!
I’m at the bench in the field. It is raining but not too hard. Still no water in the creek. I can just see Lord Byron‘s head sticking up out of the grass as he wills me to throw another ball. Charlotte is digging a hole. Jane is not OK with this rain business .
December 21, 2025 at 11:32 PM
I’m at the bench in the field. It is raining but not too hard. Still no water in the creek. I can just see Lord Byron‘s head sticking up out of the grass as he wills me to throw another ball. Charlotte is digging a hole. Jane is not OK with this rain business .
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Apps should support going no-contact with people. "Don't suggest anything to do with this person again", eg Memories.
This info should also be private.
This info should also be private.
December 21, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Apps should support going no-contact with people. "Don't suggest anything to do with this person again", eg Memories.
This info should also be private.
This info should also be private.
Good morning from NorCal. It's dark, lightly raining, and 14C/57F. No paper yet when I went out to check. All pets in search of places to snuggle in or under. The macaw is making soft noises. It's about time to get him up anyway. Have a great day!
December 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Good morning from NorCal. It's dark, lightly raining, and 14C/57F. No paper yet when I went out to check. All pets in search of places to snuggle in or under. The macaw is making soft noises. It's about time to get him up anyway. Have a great day!
I am sitting on the bench in the field. It is overcast and drizzly. 24 hour rainfall as of 9:30 AM was .4 in. Current temp is 15C/59F. My favorite weather. Charlotte is digging a hole, Lord Byron wants me to throw more balls. Jane is sitting delicately.
December 20, 2025 at 11:24 PM
I am sitting on the bench in the field. It is overcast and drizzly. 24 hour rainfall as of 9:30 AM was .4 in. Current temp is 15C/59F. My favorite weather. Charlotte is digging a hole, Lord Byron wants me to throw more balls. Jane is sitting delicately.
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“The same systems that made sure Black, Indigenous, and other communities of color were last in line for clean air, safe housing, and political power are the same ones making sure we’re also first in line to drown, burn, or be displaced.” - @merirei.com
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December 20, 2025 at 1:59 PM
“The same systems that made sure Black, Indigenous, and other communities of color were last in line for clean air, safe housing, and political power are the same ones making sure we’re also first in line to drown, burn, or be displaced.” - @merirei.com
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My holiday shopping fund is an all cash affair of all the money I set aside over the year. I spread about the cash in downtown stores which is always fun. Usually when I'm done, I give the remaining cash to someone or someplace in need. -->
December 20, 2025 at 2:18 PM
My holiday shopping fund is an all cash affair of all the money I set aside over the year. I spread about the cash in downtown stores which is always fun. Usually when I'm done, I give the remaining cash to someone or someplace in need. -->
Cheers from NorCal! It's dark, misty, VERY foggy, and 13C/55F. The paper was not there when I checked so another trek is in order at some point. All pets snoozing. For some reason my coffee is not perfect this morning. I'm bearing up under the disappointment. Have a super day!
December 20, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Cheers from NorCal! It's dark, misty, VERY foggy, and 13C/55F. The paper was not there when I checked so another trek is in order at some point. All pets snoozing. For some reason my coffee is not perfect this morning. I'm bearing up under the disappointment. Have a super day!
I’m by the bench in the field. It is raining. Charlotte is happily digging a hole so is Lord Byron. Jane is standing in the rain looking perturbed. I hope everyone’s been having a great day.
December 19, 2025 at 11:40 PM
I’m by the bench in the field. It is raining. Charlotte is happily digging a hole so is Lord Byron. Jane is standing in the rain looking perturbed. I hope everyone’s been having a great day.
I thought the Patriot Games posts were satire. Really. I did. But apparently it's not.
December 19, 2025 at 2:57 PM
I thought the Patriot Games posts were satire. Really. I did. But apparently it's not.
I could hear the great horned owls from the kitchen so I went outside to listen to them. They were close and had a lot to say!
December 19, 2025 at 2:48 PM
I could hear the great horned owls from the kitchen so I went outside to listen to them. They were close and had a lot to say!
Greetings from NorCal. It's dark, overcast, 11C/52F, and foggy. Charlotte and Jane are snuggled up under my formerly neatly made blankets, Lord Byron is in the kitchen explaining he is about to expire from lack of food. Today's tea is Wu Liang Hong Mao Feng Yunnan Black tea and it is excellent.
December 19, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Greetings from NorCal. It's dark, overcast, 11C/52F, and foggy. Charlotte and Jane are snuggled up under my formerly neatly made blankets, Lord Byron is in the kitchen explaining he is about to expire from lack of food. Today's tea is Wu Liang Hong Mao Feng Yunnan Black tea and it is excellent.
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Here's a 🧵 with quotes from "Is It Too Late?" by @sifill.bsky.social. Please read in full & subscribe.
"Many of those with the biggest platforms know very little about race, so they protect their status as experts by insisting that race is not the issue."
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"Many of those with the biggest platforms know very little about race, so they protect their status as experts by insisting that race is not the issue."
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Is It Too Late?
No. But We Must Better Understand the Nature of the Battle
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December 18, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Here's a 🧵 with quotes from "Is It Too Late?" by @sifill.bsky.social. Please read in full & subscribe.
"Many of those with the biggest platforms know very little about race, so they protect their status as experts by insisting that race is not the issue."
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"Many of those with the biggest platforms know very little about race, so they protect their status as experts by insisting that race is not the issue."
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I am sitting on the bench in the field. There’s a hawk flying overhead I assume red shouldered this time of year. it’s 13C/55F. Not super cold, but I have on two shirts, a sweater, and a jacket. It’s supposed to rain tomorrow. oh, and I am on vacation until a week from Friday.
December 19, 2025 at 12:25 AM
I am sitting on the bench in the field. There’s a hawk flying overhead I assume red shouldered this time of year. it’s 13C/55F. Not super cold, but I have on two shirts, a sweater, and a jacket. It’s supposed to rain tomorrow. oh, and I am on vacation until a week from Friday.