Fred W-J
@fredwj.bsky.social
Environmental scientist, wine mom organizer, watercolor & textile artist, enthusiastic dancer, gaming when time allows, strangely fond of bugs. She/her/ella. Profile pic art by @sumrow.bsky.social.
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Slob on my knob was made by teenagers in a Memphis bedroom and everyone loves it
"I need AI to make art, human art is only for the rich and privileged-"
February 6, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Slob on my knob was made by teenagers in a Memphis bedroom and everyone loves it
Dream dragons repel the horrors. Somewhat.
We're 15 backers away from a giveaway.... Have you backed yet? The new Raccooon Dragon is unlocked, and we're working on the new Kitty Dragon & new Deer Dragon!
Check it out!
Check it out!
February 3, 2026 at 8:28 PM
Dream dragons repel the horrors. Somewhat.
The great irony of this moment is, due to the rise of fascism, I’ve never been more angry at my fellow humans. But, due to the rise of AI, I’ve never appreciated my fellow humans so much.
February 3, 2026 at 2:40 PM
The great irony of this moment is, due to the rise of fascism, I’ve never been more angry at my fellow humans. But, due to the rise of AI, I’ve never appreciated my fellow humans so much.
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they should make a movie series about how it’s irresponsible to use technology to mess with the natural order of things for profit
Xfinity has just released its Jurassic Park-themed Super Bowl ad that features a digitally de-aged Sam Neil, Laura Dern, and Jeff Goldblum. https://bit.ly/4rmRhrK
February 3, 2026 at 3:32 AM
they should make a movie series about how it’s irresponsible to use technology to mess with the natural order of things for profit
“House Speaker Johnson finds it challenging to show the barest hint of moral fiber.” Fixed it.
House Speaker Mike Johnson faces tough days ahead trying to muscle a federal funding package to passage and prevent a prolonged partial government shutdown. Follow AP's live updates.
Live updates: Partial government shutdown drags as debate over ICE deepens
House Speaker Mike Johnson faces tough days ahead trying to muscle a federal funding package to passage and prevent a prolonged partial government shutdown.
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February 2, 2026 at 1:40 PM
“House Speaker Johnson finds it challenging to show the barest hint of moral fiber.” Fixed it.
What’s nice about cowls is you don’t have to wrap them a bunch of times and tuck the ends in to places they might get pulled under a bag strap or something.
January 30, 2026 at 4:53 PM
What’s nice about cowls is you don’t have to wrap them a bunch of times and tuck the ends in to places they might get pulled under a bag strap or something.
Yeah, I know the senator already voted against DHS funding. But I don’t want him to vote yes as soon as they promise to wear body cameras. Or as soon as Chuck “Chucklefuck” Schumer tells him to.
January 30, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Yeah, I know the senator already voted against DHS funding. But I don’t want him to vote yes as soon as they promise to wear body cameras. Or as soon as Chuck “Chucklefuck” Schumer tells him to.
White women out here doing free emotional labor for exhausted senate clerks tired of getting 400 calls a day about ICE funding. (I am, in fact, the white woman in this scenario.)
January 30, 2026 at 3:55 PM
White women out here doing free emotional labor for exhausted senate clerks tired of getting 400 calls a day about ICE funding. (I am, in fact, the white woman in this scenario.)
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Things DOJ & the FBI did this week:
-Threatened continued violence in MN if voting files not handed over
-Raided a GA election office for voting files
-Lost a suit in OR trying to access voter files
Things they did not do:
-RELEASE THE EPSTEIN FILES.
See the pattern here?
-Threatened continued violence in MN if voting files not handed over
-Raided a GA election office for voting files
-Lost a suit in OR trying to access voter files
Things they did not do:
-RELEASE THE EPSTEIN FILES.
See the pattern here?
January 30, 2026 at 4:41 AM
Things DOJ & the FBI did this week:
-Threatened continued violence in MN if voting files not handed over
-Raided a GA election office for voting files
-Lost a suit in OR trying to access voter files
Things they did not do:
-RELEASE THE EPSTEIN FILES.
See the pattern here?
-Threatened continued violence in MN if voting files not handed over
-Raided a GA election office for voting files
-Lost a suit in OR trying to access voter files
Things they did not do:
-RELEASE THE EPSTEIN FILES.
See the pattern here?
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NEW: The FEMA official in charge of a multi-billion-dollar compensation fund for Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire victims and his wife personally received more than $500,000 in fund payments for smoke damage and business losses, according to documents Source and NM PBS obtained.
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FEMA official overseeing NM fire victims fund received six-figure payout, documents show • Source New Mexico
Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon claims director Mitchell received six-figure payment for smoke damage at his Angel Fire home
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January 28, 2026 at 9:48 PM
NEW: The FEMA official in charge of a multi-billion-dollar compensation fund for Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire victims and his wife personally received more than $500,000 in fund payments for smoke damage and business losses, according to documents Source and NM PBS obtained.
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My only picture from when I saw her in November.
January 27, 2026 at 9:59 PM
My only picture from when I saw her in November.
Somehow with everything else going on it didn’t cross my mind that we’d still have to do taxes this year.
January 27, 2026 at 2:46 PM
Somehow with everything else going on it didn’t cross my mind that we’d still have to do taxes this year.
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Penstemon Inflorescence and Pollen Wasps. (2026)
Watercolor and gouache on 8x10" cotton paper. Commissioned work.
It was a delight to paint this delicate botanical piece as a gift for a client’s grad school supervisor.
🧪🪲🪳🎨🌱🌸
Where no crawly is creepy!
LindZeamays Illustration
Lindzeamays.com
Watercolor and gouache on 8x10" cotton paper. Commissioned work.
It was a delight to paint this delicate botanical piece as a gift for a client’s grad school supervisor.
🧪🪲🪳🎨🌱🌸
Where no crawly is creepy!
LindZeamays Illustration
Lindzeamays.com
January 26, 2026 at 9:55 PM
Penstemon Inflorescence and Pollen Wasps. (2026)
Watercolor and gouache on 8x10" cotton paper. Commissioned work.
It was a delight to paint this delicate botanical piece as a gift for a client’s grad school supervisor.
🧪🪲🪳🎨🌱🌸
Where no crawly is creepy!
LindZeamays Illustration
Lindzeamays.com
Watercolor and gouache on 8x10" cotton paper. Commissioned work.
It was a delight to paint this delicate botanical piece as a gift for a client’s grad school supervisor.
🧪🪲🪳🎨🌱🌸
Where no crawly is creepy!
LindZeamays Illustration
Lindzeamays.com
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"Amanda reported on tactical fashion. It is harder to pull your hair if it is in a neat mom bun. Light layers keep you prepared to flee. She’ll find out where the soccer coaches get their whistles."
Wine Mom Gang Meeting Minutes
“What we are seeing across the country as organized gangs of wine moms use Antifa tactics to harass and impede Immigration and Customs Enforcement ...
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January 15, 2026 at 7:27 PM
"Amanda reported on tactical fashion. It is harder to pull your hair if it is in a neat mom bun. Light layers keep you prepared to flee. She’ll find out where the soccer coaches get their whistles."
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A few months ago, ICE hired me
I didn't sign and submit any paperwork. I almost certainly failed the drug test. I'm real outspoken about my opposition to the Trump administration, and I am extremely googlable
And yet, there it was, in plain English. "Welcome to ICE!"
My latest for Slate
I didn't sign and submit any paperwork. I almost certainly failed the drug test. I'm real outspoken about my opposition to the Trump administration, and I am extremely googlable
And yet, there it was, in plain English. "Welcome to ICE!"
My latest for Slate
You’ve Heard About Who ICE Is Recruiting. The Truth Is Far Worse. I’m the Proof.
What happens when you do minimal screening before hiring agents, arming them, and sending them into the streets? We're all finding out.
slate.com
January 13, 2026 at 2:11 PM
A few months ago, ICE hired me
I didn't sign and submit any paperwork. I almost certainly failed the drug test. I'm real outspoken about my opposition to the Trump administration, and I am extremely googlable
And yet, there it was, in plain English. "Welcome to ICE!"
My latest for Slate
I didn't sign and submit any paperwork. I almost certainly failed the drug test. I'm real outspoken about my opposition to the Trump administration, and I am extremely googlable
And yet, there it was, in plain English. "Welcome to ICE!"
My latest for Slate
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I want to tell you about what's happening here in Minnesota.
January 10, 2026 at 4:00 PM
I want to tell you about what's happening here in Minnesota.
We live in the most ridiculous timeline.
January 10, 2026 at 4:03 PM
We live in the most ridiculous timeline.
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baby beluga swam so wild and swam so free that now he’s leading a liberation army. he grew up and he has a rocket launcher now.
they've got Raffi calling for regime change. something has shifted.
January 9, 2026 at 7:54 PM
baby beluga swam so wild and swam so free that now he’s leading a liberation army. he grew up and he has a rocket launcher now.
Happening now in Albuquerque.
January 10, 2026 at 12:56 AM
Happening now in Albuquerque.
Signs of a loggerhead shrike near Albuquerque. Shrikes save larger food items by sticking them on cactus spines, or, in this case, barbed wire.
January 8, 2026 at 6:51 PM
Signs of a loggerhead shrike near Albuquerque. Shrikes save larger food items by sticking them on cactus spines, or, in this case, barbed wire.
Baby I’m not a werewolf: youtu.be/jXgAIGrRs4Y?...
Neko Case - "Baby, I'm Not (A Werewolf)" (Full Album Stream)
YouTube video by ANTI- Records
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January 6, 2026 at 3:33 AM
Baby I’m not a werewolf: youtu.be/jXgAIGrRs4Y?...
My handyman is ehrnm.com. This is a small job for them but I’m sure they’d be happy to help and they do a great job.
EHR Construction Crop.
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December 28, 2025 at 1:33 AM
My handyman is ehrnm.com. This is a small job for them but I’m sure they’d be happy to help and they do a great job.
It’s looking festive in here.
December 21, 2025 at 2:34 AM
It’s looking festive in here.
Guys, it’s the poverty. Stop throwing money at symptoms, please.
New Mexico’s rates for violent and property crimes have fallen since a 20-year high in 2018, but still remain above the national standard, according to a new state report.
Report finds criminal justice spending hasn’t ‘substantively’ reduced violent crime in NM • Source New Mexico
A new report found New Mexico's violent crime rate is down from a 20-year high, but still well above the national average.
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December 17, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Guys, it’s the poverty. Stop throwing money at symptoms, please.