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Dj Connell

@itbodes.bsky.social

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Writer, teacher. Book Wyrm. 📚 Covid informed 😷 I foster cats. 🐈‍⬛ The dog helps. 🐕 Trained in wildlife and companion animal rescue. 🦉 Ran a teachers library back in the day. 🧙‍♀️ Eco-feminist and native gardener. 🐝 Ukraine will win 💛💙🌻

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Dj Connell @itbodes.bsky.social · Nov 21

A short haired gold Malinoix shepherd mix dog is resting, curled up with his head on his tail. He is laying on a green and white checkered blanket on a leather couch next to one of his favorite foster kittens.

The kitten is a brown and black tabby about ten weeks old. He is playing with a small, round, fake fur cat toy next to the dog.

His front paws hold the toy and his back paws are braced against Leo’s back.

This little kitten needed chest surgery and long term care. Leo was always very gentle with me because he knew the baby needed safety and love.

Four months later and fully healed he got a good home. He spends most of his time in his Mom’s home office, is adored by their family,
and is now named Taco Cat.

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TrustedReveler @trustedreveler.bsky.social · 3d

LA: we will fight you.

Chicago: we will fight you.

PDX: we will make you endure week after week of of improv theater.

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NightMar on Hicks Street, Part 4: The Rabbit’s Revenge @histoftech.bsky.social · 6h

The Virginia Senate just told UVA it’s not getting state funding if it accepts the compact since UVA exists to serve Virginia, its residents, & their interests—not be a tool of the federal govt. Scoop from our student newspaper, who’ve been doing vital reporting www.cavalierdaily.com/article/2025...

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Dj Connell @itbodes.bsky.social · 10h

Happy World Mental Health Day. 💚 Here’s to better education and support. 🦉
What helps me:
💚 Learning about CPTSD, ADHD, and dysfunctional work/family/cultural systems.
💚 Giving back as a volunteer.
💚 Enjoying nature
💚 Meds & conscious nutrition
💚 Setting boundaries
💚 Masking 😷
💚 Loving animals

This lovely girl is a Siamese foster kitten from 2022. She had silver fur, a pale white front with a white mouth and chin and very deep blue eyes.

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Dj Connell @itbodes.bsky.social · 23h

I am so sorry to hear this.

Dj Connell @itbodes.bsky.social · 23h

Finally! Good people have been trying to rescue these big cats for a long time, and now they can enjoy the rest of their lives in a natural environment.

Former tourist photo op at Oregon roadside zoo, jaguar ‘Louie’ finds new freedom at sanctuary

A jaguar once paraded for tourist photos at an Oregon roadside zoo has found a new home, and a new name, at a Minnesota sanctuary following a high-profile animal cruelty investigation.

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Eric D. Snider @ericdsnider.bsky.social · 1d

When local news KATU posted this on Instagram, they had to clarify that the music was coming from the protesters and hadn't been added as editorial comment. 😂

StrictlyChristo 🦋🇺🇦🌻❌👑 @strictlychristo.bsky.social · 1d

Portland is so good at trolling these fascists.

I ❤️ Portland

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Dj Connell @itbodes.bsky.social · 1d

I need cake but make it angry

Photo of a white ghost cake for Halloween. It has black bat wings and a grim and angry expression. It is holding a rainbow candle and a pumpkin. It has eyeballs and little ghosts and colorful icing squiggles at the bottom. This cake is a whole mood.

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Kendra "Gloom is My Beat" Pierre-Louis @kendrawrites.com · 1d

Honestly if you're feeling sad go dig out videos of portland protesters doing the cha cha slide.

do they have rhythm? no

Could they find the beat even if it was handed to them? also no

It's still nice.

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Dj Connell @itbodes.bsky.social · 1d

Respect and condolences 🌹

Nguyễn was “her ancestors’ wildest dreams,” Hartman said in a statement. She was “a powerful voice, a bridge builder, and a fierce advocate for families and survivors. She led with wisdom, grace, and an unwavering commitment to lifting others as she rose.”

OPB @opb.org · 1d

While serving her two terms in the state Legislature, Nguyễn pushed for policies to reduce chronic absenteeism, expand early childhood care and ensure students with disabilities had the support they needed.

Oregon state Rep. Hòa Nguyễn dies at 41

The lawmaker representing parts of the Portland area had a reputation for being a thoughtful and kind lawmaker who pushed policies to improve the lives of children.

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Dj Connell @itbodes.bsky.social · 1d

Out Rufus have flown on to Mexico. Our Anna hummingbirds are here all year.

Dj Connell @itbodes.bsky.social · 1d

Woohoo! Our Oregon Costco has the 2025 Novavax Covid booster. I’m getting that, and the flu shot.

Chatting with folks in line, we’re all happy and relieved about this. 😷

The chat turned to pets (photos shown) and I gave out some CAT business cards to people who said they were looking for kitties.

Purple card for the Cat Adoption Team with a photo of a beautiful orange cat with a white front, and an orange and white face.

Dj Connell @itbodes.bsky.social · 1d

What a fierce little beauty.

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Dj Connell @itbodes.bsky.social · 1d

The violence is coming from the MAGA goons
#Portland 🗽
#Frog #ICE #BrownShirts

Dj Connell @itbodes.bsky.social · 1d

Yes to this 🎯

Federal agents knock down elderly couple during peaceful Portland protest

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Federal agents knock down elderly couple during Portland protest

An 84-year-old said she sustained a concussion and was hit with a projectile after she and her husband, a Vietnam vet, were knocked down by federal officers.

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Barbara Buswell @babsyb.bsky.social · 3d

Read this book! The history and variety of the National Parks makes for marvelous reading.

Sarah Kendzior @sarahkendzior.bsky.social · Mar 5

National parks were the main places I wanted my kids to see, and I wrote about them in THE LAST AMERICAN ROAD TRIP. Breaks my heart that the book is coming out as Trump tries to make good on his plans to destroy them. I hope my book helps the effort to fight back. www.thelastamericanroadtrip.com

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Dj Connell @itbodes.bsky.social · 1d

I’m betting you fed them well, and they’re on their way. 🤞

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Dj Connell @itbodes.bsky.social · 1d

Yes to this 🎯

Federal agents knock down elderly couple during peaceful Portland protest

www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...

Federal agents knock down elderly couple during Portland protest

An 84-year-old said she sustained a concussion and was hit with a projectile after she and her husband, a Vietnam vet, were knocked down by federal officers.

www.oregonlive.com

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Dj Connell @itbodes.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you
@4nikkolas.bsky.social

Dj Connell @itbodes.bsky.social · 2d

Nikkolas Smith is the artist #Portland
Painting - a person in a frog costume stands peacefully in front of armed ICE agents. There is a cloud of tear gas in the background
#Art #Protest #DanceParty #Frog

SilverMoon FAFO 💙🦋💙 @silvermoonfafo.bsky.social · 2d

The Antiphibian of Portland is gearing up to be an iconic symbol of resistance

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Dj Connell @itbodes.bsky.social · 2d

You are good people.

If that adoption falls through, please let us know. I have rescue friends in the Bay Area who can help get the word out.

Dj Connell @itbodes.bsky.social · 2d

You heard her, people.

a black cat in a vampire costume is sitting on the floor .

Alt: a black cat in a black and red vampire costume with a collar of white “diamonds” is doing a “cat walk” like a super model.

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Dj Connell @itbodes.bsky.social · 2d

There are days I need to use an electric cart in a grocery store, days I can manage with just my cane, and days I can walk in, and do all my shopping sans aids. I never know which till the day.

What people don’t see: after putting things away at home, with help from my spouse, I need to lie down.

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Dj Connell @itbodes.bsky.social · 2d

What is your hope for your children’s future?

Dj Connell @itbodes.bsky.social · 2d

Tater, our blind foster kitten, is getting loved on by staff and volunteers at CAT. 🐈 This industrial strength scratching post is his new favorite thing.

Please note: if you are interested in adopting him, he is listed as Solanum. Now at Cat Adoption Team, Sherwood, OR
#cats #kittens

A gold and white male Tabby kitten is taking his claws to this big and very sturdy sisal rope scratching post. He loves his private room at CAT which has space for him to explore and lots and lots of toys.

Dj Connell @itbodes.bsky.social · 2d

We have a Cheese Queen at our favorite store in Portland and she is both a font of wisdom and a delight. 🐭

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dan sinker @dansinker.com · 5d

Portland never stops being Portland.

competentposter @competentposter.bsky.social · 6d

wizard frog is insane

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