betsy
@kalmn.bsky.social
🏳️🌈, mom, infosec nerd, disabled, Minnesotan, middle aged, pretending my lawn is hip high on purpose.
Could someone tell me to go to the grocery store? Total executive function fail over here.
December 21, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Could someone tell me to go to the grocery store? Total executive function fail over here.
The more you have had covid, the more chance you have to have a heart attack, stroke, or aneurysm. Please wear a mask indoors when you’re not at home.
December 21, 2025 at 7:54 PM
The more you have had covid, the more chance you have to have a heart attack, stroke, or aneurysm. Please wear a mask indoors when you’re not at home.
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Please welcome our Featured Guest: Professor Susan Fox
Learn about them our Guests webpage: console-room.com/guests/
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Register to attend CONsole Room: The Power of WHO (January 23-25, 2026) by visiting www.console-room.com/registration/
Learn about them our Guests webpage: console-room.com/guests/
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Register to attend CONsole Room: The Power of WHO (January 23-25, 2026) by visiting www.console-room.com/registration/
December 20, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Please welcome our Featured Guest: Professor Susan Fox
Learn about them our Guests webpage: console-room.com/guests/
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Register to attend CONsole Room: The Power of WHO (January 23-25, 2026) by visiting www.console-room.com/registration/
Learn about them our Guests webpage: console-room.com/guests/
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Register to attend CONsole Room: The Power of WHO (January 23-25, 2026) by visiting www.console-room.com/registration/
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Happy Winter! 10:03am ET today marked the Winter Solstice, the day of the year when the Earth's northern hemisphere is tilted furthest away from the Sun – making today the shortest of the year for those of us north of the equator.
Will wintry temperatures be in your area? 😬
Visit weather.gov to see
Will wintry temperatures be in your area? 😬
Visit weather.gov to see
December 21, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Happy Winter! 10:03am ET today marked the Winter Solstice, the day of the year when the Earth's northern hemisphere is tilted furthest away from the Sun – making today the shortest of the year for those of us north of the equator.
Will wintry temperatures be in your area? 😬
Visit weather.gov to see
Will wintry temperatures be in your area? 😬
Visit weather.gov to see
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These are the "good and decent people" who didn't survive the Reagan presidency.
December 17, 2025 at 2:31 AM
These are the "good and decent people" who didn't survive the Reagan presidency.
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I’m laid up with the flu, but I had to peek my head out and say that this is *so* much worse than it seems.
And it’s already pretty fucking bad!
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And it’s already pretty fucking bad!
bsky.app/profile/gbbr...
"Has feminism failed women brought to you by bank of america" is my MKULTRA sleeper agent activation phrase
December 20, 2025 at 10:56 PM
I’m laid up with the flu, but I had to peek my head out and say that this is *so* much worse than it seems.
And it’s already pretty fucking bad!
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And it’s already pretty fucking bad!
bsky.app/profile/gbbr...
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The Sikh religion and wider culture will unambiguously:
- feed you when you are hungry
- give you clothes/blankets when you are cold
- shelter you when you are homeless
- organise a doctor when you are sick
Their selfless generosity is legion.
Brian Tamaki is really out-of-line and dangerous.
- feed you when you are hungry
- give you clothes/blankets when you are cold
- shelter you when you are homeless
- organise a doctor when you are sick
Their selfless generosity is legion.
Brian Tamaki is really out-of-line and dangerous.
December 20, 2025 at 11:13 PM
The Sikh religion and wider culture will unambiguously:
- feed you when you are hungry
- give you clothes/blankets when you are cold
- shelter you when you are homeless
- organise a doctor when you are sick
Their selfless generosity is legion.
Brian Tamaki is really out-of-line and dangerous.
- feed you when you are hungry
- give you clothes/blankets when you are cold
- shelter you when you are homeless
- organise a doctor when you are sick
Their selfless generosity is legion.
Brian Tamaki is really out-of-line and dangerous.
@windowseat.bsky.social seems like the sort of thing you might like?
It is time for me to recreate (and then maybe hopefully also add to) my classic threads of Christmas movies here!
I'm gonna start by saving this post to be the master post that I save the other ones under to keep them organized.
I'm gonna start by saving this post to be the master post that I save the other ones under to keep them organized.
December 20, 2025 at 11:35 PM
@windowseat.bsky.social seems like the sort of thing you might like?
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It’s not like @timnitgebru.bsky.social and others tried to warn us
Google embroiled in row over AI bias research
Exit of researcher Timnit Gebru reignites debate over diversity and free speech at tech group
www.ft.com
December 20, 2025 at 4:38 PM
It’s not like @timnitgebru.bsky.social and others tried to warn us
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we gotta bunch of old white ladies chanting “fuck ice” in somali- we are going to win
December 20, 2025 at 6:22 PM
we gotta bunch of old white ladies chanting “fuck ice” in somali- we are going to win
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happy bday writer/disability rights activist Marta Russell, b.1951. “There is no Death with Dignity when people choose to die because health care economics and the social services system prevent life with dignity.”
December 20, 2025 at 6:13 AM
happy bday writer/disability rights activist Marta Russell, b.1951. “There is no Death with Dignity when people choose to die because health care economics and the social services system prevent life with dignity.”
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The name "Popular Science" doesn't mean we shift our coverage depending on public opinion. It means we cover relevant subjects that are rigorously researched, reliable, and grounded in reality.
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
First-of-a-kind study shows encouraging data for trans kids who socially transition
Ninety-four percent of participants in a new study stood firm in their trans identity after five years, and "detransitioning" is rare.
www.popsci.com
December 18, 2025 at 5:16 PM
The name "Popular Science" doesn't mean we shift our coverage depending on public opinion. It means we cover relevant subjects that are rigorously researched, reliable, and grounded in reality.
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
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Now, tonight's local urgent needs.
Just one.
Cindy's wishlist for her niece and nephew is finally done; 13 items total, here: www.walmart.com/lists/shared....
Can we clear this tonight? The big items are the kids' tablets; everything else, < $30.
Just one.
Cindy's wishlist for her niece and nephew is finally done; 13 items total, here: www.walmart.com/lists/shared....
Can we clear this tonight? The big items are the kids' tablets; everything else, < $30.
Robot or human?
www.walmart.com
December 20, 2025 at 5:38 AM
Now, tonight's local urgent needs.
Just one.
Cindy's wishlist for her niece and nephew is finally done; 13 items total, here: www.walmart.com/lists/shared....
Can we clear this tonight? The big items are the kids' tablets; everything else, < $30.
Just one.
Cindy's wishlist for her niece and nephew is finally done; 13 items total, here: www.walmart.com/lists/shared....
Can we clear this tonight? The big items are the kids' tablets; everything else, < $30.
Who has access to the data full version right now? Am I remembering correctly that the House does?
Breaking:
Rep. Ro Khanna says the Trump DOJ's production "does not comply with" the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
Khanna says he and Rep. Thomas Massie "are exploring all options" — including impeachment of DOJ officials, inherent contempt, or referring individuals for obstruction of justice.
Rep. Ro Khanna says the Trump DOJ's production "does not comply with" the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
Khanna says he and Rep. Thomas Massie "are exploring all options" — including impeachment of DOJ officials, inherent contempt, or referring individuals for obstruction of justice.
December 20, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Who has access to the data full version right now? Am I remembering correctly that the House does?
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Ladies and gentlemen... the weekend. (also: you are important and are not alone 🧡)
December 20, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Ladies and gentlemen... the weekend. (also: you are important and are not alone 🧡)
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cismen don't joke about hitting you
that's a threat baby
run
that's a threat baby
run
December 18, 2025 at 2:14 AM
cismen don't joke about hitting you
that's a threat baby
run
that's a threat baby
run
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NEW: House Oversight Democrats just released more photos obtained from the Epstein estate. tinyurl.com/mryzxwzj
One of the photos:
One of the photos:
December 18, 2025 at 11:05 PM
NEW: House Oversight Democrats just released more photos obtained from the Epstein estate. tinyurl.com/mryzxwzj
One of the photos:
One of the photos:
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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a national buy-back scheme for firearms to "get more guns off our streets" following the Bondi Beach shooting. https://cnn.it/3MHXqjj
December 19, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a national buy-back scheme for firearms to "get more guns off our streets" following the Bondi Beach shooting. https://cnn.it/3MHXqjj
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CAMP FOR QUEER AND TRANS KIDS
you know exactly how and why this is important now
you know exactly how and why this is important now
@theradr.bsky.social I was going to send out the EOY appeal for scholarship funding for Camp Indigo Point today but I’m caught up trying to line up care for my daughter before the rules go into effect. Can you spare another shout out? 💕
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December 18, 2025 at 9:25 PM
CAMP FOR QUEER AND TRANS KIDS
you know exactly how and why this is important now
you know exactly how and why this is important now
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We've got a winter solstice: service of remembrance coming up 12/20 at the funeral home. A rad human that was to do a short 10/15 minute grief share / meditation / story had to step back with a death in their fam. Our musician also had a loss in community, & had to step back. Respect.
Now we shift.
Now we shift.
December 18, 2025 at 2:37 AM
We've got a winter solstice: service of remembrance coming up 12/20 at the funeral home. A rad human that was to do a short 10/15 minute grief share / meditation / story had to step back with a death in their fam. Our musician also had a loss in community, & had to step back. Respect.
Now we shift.
Now we shift.
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I'm sure there are some musicians and other folks in #Minneapolis #StPaul who would be available on the #Solstice who could maybe step in to help this wonderful event. #Rememberance
We've got a winter solstice: service of remembrance coming up 12/20 at the funeral home. A rad human that was to do a short 10/15 minute grief share / meditation / story had to step back with a death in their fam. Our musician also had a loss in community, & had to step back. Respect.
Now we shift.
Now we shift.
December 18, 2025 at 2:47 AM
I'm sure there are some musicians and other folks in #Minneapolis #StPaul who would be available on the #Solstice who could maybe step in to help this wonderful event. #Rememberance
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ESET's H2 2025 Threat Report unveils a surge in targeted ransomware attacks exploiting vulnerabilities like Log4j. Cybersecurity experts stress the importance of timely patch management and network segmentation.
December 17, 2025 at 8:14 AM
ESET's H2 2025 Threat Report unveils a surge in targeted ransomware attacks exploiting vulnerabilities like Log4j. Cybersecurity experts stress the importance of timely patch management and network segmentation.
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A lot of people are sick right now.
Flu and Covid are raging, but the good news is a well fitted respirator can prevent both!
A good mask like an N95 is very effective at stopping flu and Covid.
My article looks at how to choose one, how to fit test, where to buy & more.
Mask up & save lives!
Flu and Covid are raging, but the good news is a well fitted respirator can prevent both!
A good mask like an N95 is very effective at stopping flu and Covid.
My article looks at how to choose one, how to fit test, where to buy & more.
Mask up & save lives!
We’re Witnessing the Fall of Public Health… and Your Best Tool is a Mask
Measles in Texas, bird flu in Louisiana, tuberculosis in Kansas and Covid everywhere. Public health has been dying a slow death for years, we can’t count on it anymore. What can we count on? A mask!
www.disabledginger.com
December 17, 2025 at 5:39 AM
A lot of people are sick right now.
Flu and Covid are raging, but the good news is a well fitted respirator can prevent both!
A good mask like an N95 is very effective at stopping flu and Covid.
My article looks at how to choose one, how to fit test, where to buy & more.
Mask up & save lives!
Flu and Covid are raging, but the good news is a well fitted respirator can prevent both!
A good mask like an N95 is very effective at stopping flu and Covid.
My article looks at how to choose one, how to fit test, where to buy & more.
Mask up & save lives!
I need to stop saying things are going well.
December 17, 2025 at 6:12 AM
I need to stop saying things are going well.