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Hill

@hillohbeanz.bsky.social

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Sarcastic GenX crone in Minnesota. Likes: cheese, MST3K, playing with words, watching women's basketball, my queer kids, your queer kids. Dislikes: lima beans, ennui, TERFs.

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Hill @hillohbeanz.bsky.social · May 26

I like Bluesky but it's not going to be viable long term unless you follow me into the catacombs, where I have a pipe of what passes for Amontillado.

Hill @hillohbeanz.bsky.social · 21m

or even travel sized hygiene products, or other necessities that people will have to skip to prioritize food

Hill @hillohbeanz.bsky.social · 25m

Either that or add-ons that people will no longer be able to afford - spices, hot sauce, coffee packets, etc

Hill @hillohbeanz.bsky.social · 47m

Tuna pouches? Single serve soup cups?

Hill @hillohbeanz.bsky.social · 49m

Now that the leaves are falling I can (sorta) see the trains again.

The eastbound Empire Builder just went by, it's very late today!

Hill @hillohbeanz.bsky.social · 2h

Ghost Race Day does not seem to inspire as many barely coherent rage filled posts, but if there are any they will be included in the dramatic readings

Hill @hillohbeanz.bsky.social · 2h

And in my hometown in Indiana, they're organizing mutual aid-style to offer shelf stable foods to families as part of trick or treating

Hill @hillohbeanz.bsky.social · 2h

Today is Anoka Halloween Parade day! The local Facebook posts about it are already epic (we celebrate by staying home and doing dramatic readings)

Hill @hillohbeanz.bsky.social · 15h

Just got home from seeing Leslie Jones live at the Pantages. It was so, so good to put down the phone and laugh hard.

Hill @hillohbeanz.bsky.social · 1d

Having trouble with my eyes and my hands. I think it's the universe's way of saying "so all those counted thread needlework projects you want to do? Better do them now"

Hill @hillohbeanz.bsky.social · 1d

And in return, they mostly tolerate you.... mostly.

Hill @hillohbeanz.bsky.social · 1d

Yes, please!

Hill @hillohbeanz.bsky.social · 1d

When is the event? It sounds so nourishing.

Hill @hillohbeanz.bsky.social · 1d

Perfect!!!!

Hill @hillohbeanz.bsky.social · 1d

Right now I am leaning towards "Crafting and Conversation" - something that conveys it's informal (rather than a presentation) and that people can expect to talk (rather than just a "make and take"

Hill @hillohbeanz.bsky.social · 2d

So is giving them 5/5 or 10/10 on those damn "net promoter score" surveys when you have the opportunity

Hill @hillohbeanz.bsky.social · 2d

This page lists food shelves and other resources for Anoka County! www.anokacountymn.gov/2787/Eat-Well

Eat Well | Anoka County, MN - Official Website

List of nutrition resources available within Anoka County

www.anokacountymn.gov

Hill @hillohbeanz.bsky.social · 2d

This page has a list of food shelves and resources for Anoka County! www.anokacountymn.gov/2787/Eat-Well

Eat Well | Anoka County, MN - Official Website

List of nutrition resources available within Anoka County

www.anokacountymn.gov

Hill @hillohbeanz.bsky.social · 2d

Normally, naming events is my jam but I'm also coming up blank on this one. I will keep thinking and see if anything emerges.

Hill @hillohbeanz.bsky.social · 3d

Drop an old person you're going to turn into in the future*

*Or have already become

Baba Yaga, as depicted in Russian Folklore

Hill @hillohbeanz.bsky.social · 4d

VAAA-AAA-AAA-NCE!

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Arcane Bullshit @arcanebullshit.bsky.social · 4d

This is dedicated to my beautiful wife who sometimes makes indecipherable sounds out of her mouth while I'm thinking about important things like doric columns and the Swiss guard and dovetail joints (joinery in general,) and Hadrian's wall, and cool guitars, and sporting, and so on.

Hill @hillohbeanz.bsky.social · 4d

Stop scrolling and post two characters who bring you happiness

Dr. Vance (Steve Brodie) and Dr. Jenny Langer (Barbara Hale) being chased by a "giant spider" in the movie Giant Spider Invasion

Hill @hillohbeanz.bsky.social · 4d

Yes, but also: a slide show of basement toilets

Hill @hillohbeanz.bsky.social · 4d

Saint Cloud, $200k! www.mprnews.org/story/2025/0...

After Trump campaign bill goes unpaid, St. Cloud changes policy for charging event fees

The city is looking to recover staff time for providing police officers and setting up barriers at festivals, parades and other events. The action was spurred in part by an unpaid bill for security an...

www.mprnews.org

Hill @hillohbeanz.bsky.social · 4d

Agreed! This one has been on my list since I first saw it. Especially since I have a black cat (although she is an angel and would never do bad stuff like this 😜)