Kari Dru
@karidru.bsky.social
Blind painter, tea drinker, and weird hermit. They/He
https://ko-fi.com/karidru
October.Rosehip on discord
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October.Rosehip on discord
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FURTHER: “degenerate art” was targeted for destruction. Some of these pieces, we only have black and white photos memorializing. Sometimes less.
I’m an author and a librarian to be. Book bans aren’t a badge of honor. They’re violence.
Reinforcing the category isn’t bold or helpful.
I’m an author and a librarian to be. Book bans aren’t a badge of honor. They’re violence.
Reinforcing the category isn’t bold or helpful.
*pinches nose*
Time for your quarterly reminder that degenerate is a Nazi term, indicating the literal degeneration of a gene pool. Things this referred to: interracial marriage! Queerness! Disability!
It pretty much indicates they don’t think you’re human!
It’s not a cutesy way to say “leftist”
Time for your quarterly reminder that degenerate is a Nazi term, indicating the literal degeneration of a gene pool. Things this referred to: interracial marriage! Queerness! Disability!
It pretty much indicates they don’t think you’re human!
It’s not a cutesy way to say “leftist”
February 15, 2026 at 2:13 AM
FURTHER: “degenerate art” was targeted for destruction. Some of these pieces, we only have black and white photos memorializing. Sometimes less.
I’m an author and a librarian to be. Book bans aren’t a badge of honor. They’re violence.
Reinforcing the category isn’t bold or helpful.
I’m an author and a librarian to be. Book bans aren’t a badge of honor. They’re violence.
Reinforcing the category isn’t bold or helpful.
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The old GOP was in no way less evil, but they were smarter. They understood that the % of this country that actually glorifies in cruelty is much, much smaller than the part of this country that believes our patriotic mythology.
They tried hard to let people have their comforting lies.
They tried hard to let people have their comforting lies.
February 14, 2026 at 4:41 PM
The old GOP was in no way less evil, but they were smarter. They understood that the % of this country that actually glorifies in cruelty is much, much smaller than the part of this country that believes our patriotic mythology.
They tried hard to let people have their comforting lies.
They tried hard to let people have their comforting lies.
I'm listening to this; reminded of the time I came back from lunch and my boss pulled me aside and said "you're not in trouble, I just REALLY want to know: what are you ON?"
It took me a bit to figure out what he meant- I had forgotten I took a metabolife, had also drunk a 20 oz red mountain dew.
It took me a bit to figure out what he meant- I had forgotten I took a metabolife, had also drunk a 20 oz red mountain dew.
February 14, 2026 at 9:59 PM
I'm listening to this; reminded of the time I came back from lunch and my boss pulled me aside and said "you're not in trouble, I just REALLY want to know: what are you ON?"
It took me a bit to figure out what he meant- I had forgotten I took a metabolife, had also drunk a 20 oz red mountain dew.
It took me a bit to figure out what he meant- I had forgotten I took a metabolife, had also drunk a 20 oz red mountain dew.
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Aw, damn. I just had a conversation I was really interested in Take A Turn.
Customer: "I'm looking for books on Mesopotamia."
Me: !!! (asks for clarification)
Customer: "Oh, it's ancient history, thousands of years ago."
Me: (asks for clarification in such a way as to demonstrate what I know)
Customer: "I'm looking for books on Mesopotamia."
Me: !!! (asks for clarification)
Customer: "Oh, it's ancient history, thousands of years ago."
Me: (asks for clarification in such a way as to demonstrate what I know)
February 12, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Aw, damn. I just had a conversation I was really interested in Take A Turn.
Customer: "I'm looking for books on Mesopotamia."
Me: !!! (asks for clarification)
Customer: "Oh, it's ancient history, thousands of years ago."
Me: (asks for clarification in such a way as to demonstrate what I know)
Customer: "I'm looking for books on Mesopotamia."
Me: !!! (asks for clarification)
Customer: "Oh, it's ancient history, thousands of years ago."
Me: (asks for clarification in such a way as to demonstrate what I know)
Used up all my peopleing skills before coffee this morning. I'll be back tomorrow probably. Just real worn out.
February 14, 2026 at 9:28 PM
Used up all my peopleing skills before coffee this morning. I'll be back tomorrow probably. Just real worn out.
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Me at 20: I’ll have it all figured out by the time I’m 40.
Me at 40: wtf do you mean they rearranged the grocery store
Me at 40: wtf do you mean they rearranged the grocery store
February 13, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Me at 20: I’ll have it all figured out by the time I’m 40.
Me at 40: wtf do you mean they rearranged the grocery store
Me at 40: wtf do you mean they rearranged the grocery store
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hello minnesota and beyond! thank you for your kind messages. it is very weird to be the news when you cover the news. i love this beautiful state and journalism, and i am hopeful for better days. but we will be forever changed bc of the last two months.
Meet Minnesota Bathrobe Lady Sam Stroozas of MPR News | Minnesota Public Radio
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February 14, 2026 at 4:44 AM
hello minnesota and beyond! thank you for your kind messages. it is very weird to be the news when you cover the news. i love this beautiful state and journalism, and i am hopeful for better days. but we will be forever changed bc of the last two months.
I just ran across a bit of conversation where someone compared Newsom to Reagan and someone else argued- does the first person think Newsom would leave such a lasting legacy of harm?
I almost quoted my response but that would be unkind.
I think he would. I think it's begun. Here's why.
I almost quoted my response but that would be unkind.
I think he would. I think it's begun. Here's why.
February 14, 2026 at 1:24 PM
I just ran across a bit of conversation where someone compared Newsom to Reagan and someone else argued- does the first person think Newsom would leave such a lasting legacy of harm?
I almost quoted my response but that would be unkind.
I think he would. I think it's begun. Here's why.
I almost quoted my response but that would be unkind.
I think he would. I think it's begun. Here's why.
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my white ladies, it’s time to go read about the history of fire, fire investigation, arson and fire safety if we’re doing this. Because 3 minutes to get Baby’s First Accelerant Fire going is just gonna get a felony charge.
Glad she’s still unknown.
Glad she’s still unknown.
RAW VIDEO: Woman sets fire to warehouse after canceled sale to ICE; Local leaders react
KMBC was reporting on the cancellation of the sale of a KC warehouse, reportedly for an ICE detention facility, when a woman walked up and set it on fire.
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February 14, 2026 at 6:08 AM
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This is a very hard question to answer if you answer it as phrased. But I do think I have likely seen The Way He Looks (Hoje Eu Quero Voltar Sozinho) EXACTLY 8 times.
Name a film you've seen 8 times
February 14, 2026 at 5:10 AM
This is a very hard question to answer if you answer it as phrased. But I do think I have likely seen The Way He Looks (Hoje Eu Quero Voltar Sozinho) EXACTLY 8 times.
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Cartoon: If anyone in Chicago knows this school or an anti ICE organization affiliated with them I would be happy to donate this art. I only wish I could have fully Sal Buscema-ed that punch :)
February 14, 2026 at 12:23 AM
Cartoon: If anyone in Chicago knows this school or an anti ICE organization affiliated with them I would be happy to donate this art. I only wish I could have fully Sal Buscema-ed that punch :)
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This is a great thread.
We all need to remember and teach the value of effort and work and the amount of time it takes to achieve your goals. And that it's ok if it takes time to do things.
We all need to remember and teach the value of effort and work and the amount of time it takes to achieve your goals. And that it's ok if it takes time to do things.
I have done a lot of thinking about “the reading crisis”. And I mean a lot. Both as a student kind of stunned by what younger classmates don’t know or care to do, and as someone REALLY INVESTED IN EARLY LITERACY.
I almost pitched a proposal for a dissertation on this exact topic.
I almost pitched a proposal for a dissertation on this exact topic.
February 14, 2026 at 2:58 AM
This is a great thread.
We all need to remember and teach the value of effort and work and the amount of time it takes to achieve your goals. And that it's ok if it takes time to do things.
We all need to remember and teach the value of effort and work and the amount of time it takes to achieve your goals. And that it's ok if it takes time to do things.
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"you're gonna get in trouble for that"
*stone-faced*
"okay"
goddamn son
*stone-faced*
"okay"
goddamn son
February 13, 2026 at 10:55 PM
"you're gonna get in trouble for that"
*stone-faced*
"okay"
goddamn son
*stone-faced*
"okay"
goddamn son
The sports is good, then?
February 13, 2026 at 10:01 PM
The sports is good, then?
Happy Scarlet Hollow day to all who celebrate.
February 13, 2026 at 6:53 PM
Happy Scarlet Hollow day to all who celebrate.
I know how it looks when people lead with "don't be alarmed" but really don't. But you'll see why i said.
I'm just reading my kobo, pondering an email I gotta finish and send, when I realize that everything is very sharp and clear, and I have the doom foreboding.
I'm just reading my kobo, pondering an email I gotta finish and send, when I realize that everything is very sharp and clear, and I have the doom foreboding.
February 13, 2026 at 5:19 AM
I know how it looks when people lead with "don't be alarmed" but really don't. But you'll see why i said.
I'm just reading my kobo, pondering an email I gotta finish and send, when I realize that everything is very sharp and clear, and I have the doom foreboding.
I'm just reading my kobo, pondering an email I gotta finish and send, when I realize that everything is very sharp and clear, and I have the doom foreboding.
Omg Claes just climbed up on me as I lay on my side, and with her back feet in the middle of my thigh, kissed my cheek.
When the heck did she get big?
When the heck did she get big?
February 13, 2026 at 1:16 AM
Omg Claes just climbed up on me as I lay on my side, and with her back feet in the middle of my thigh, kissed my cheek.
When the heck did she get big?
When the heck did she get big?
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Omg . At Olympics they just banned a 3rd (!) Ukrainian athlete performance. THIRD! because of a helmet. Again ! You know what they found too political here? A line by Ukrainian poet . Line says ‘ Where there is heroism, there is no final defeat.’ POEM! Are they afraid of words now ?
February 12, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Omg . At Olympics they just banned a 3rd (!) Ukrainian athlete performance. THIRD! because of a helmet. Again ! You know what they found too political here? A line by Ukrainian poet . Line says ‘ Where there is heroism, there is no final defeat.’ POEM! Are they afraid of words now ?
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Well holy fucking shit. Ring cancelled their partnership with Flock. Keep pressure on them to stop volunteering their feeds to state, local, and federal agencies, though, because that part's still going.
Ring cancels its partnership with Flock Safety after surveillance backlash
Ring cancels its partnership with Flock Safety after surveillance backlash
Flock off
buff.ly
February 13, 2026 at 12:42 AM
Well holy fucking shit. Ring cancelled their partnership with Flock. Keep pressure on them to stop volunteering their feeds to state, local, and federal agencies, though, because that part's still going.
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My feed is currently about:
- 10% Olympics
- 5% chaos gremlin insanity
- 20% politics/billionaires/epstein files
- 200% creatives going "how the actual fuck am I going to live, going forward?"
- 10% Olympics
- 5% chaos gremlin insanity
- 20% politics/billionaires/epstein files
- 200% creatives going "how the actual fuck am I going to live, going forward?"
February 10, 2026 at 4:00 PM
My feed is currently about:
- 10% Olympics
- 5% chaos gremlin insanity
- 20% politics/billionaires/epstein files
- 200% creatives going "how the actual fuck am I going to live, going forward?"
- 10% Olympics
- 5% chaos gremlin insanity
- 20% politics/billionaires/epstein files
- 200% creatives going "how the actual fuck am I going to live, going forward?"
Writer friend and I were discussing this one earlier. It's not a thriller because it's tense, but also measured and doesn't rely on your racing pulse. It's a slow moving dread. It's not a mystery because some secrets must be kept. It's not a romance... it just isn't. Trust me.
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Survival comes with a cost.
My domestic thriller The Silent Places is on for $2.99 until February 16.
Payhip payhip.com/b/4nIg
Kobo www.kobo.com/ca/en/ebook/...
Apple books.apple.com/us/book/the-...
GooglePlay play.google.com/store/books/...
Smashwords www.smashwords.com/books/view/1...
My domestic thriller The Silent Places is on for $2.99 until February 16.
Payhip payhip.com/b/4nIg
Kobo www.kobo.com/ca/en/ebook/...
Apple books.apple.com/us/book/the-...
GooglePlay play.google.com/store/books/...
Smashwords www.smashwords.com/books/view/1...
February 13, 2026 at 12:40 AM
Writer friend and I were discussing this one earlier. It's not a thriller because it's tense, but also measured and doesn't rely on your racing pulse. It's a slow moving dread. It's not a mystery because some secrets must be kept. It's not a romance... it just isn't. Trust me.
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...
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this may be the most English man ever to exist.
“I’ve reviewed over 50 sticky toffee puddings” is an incredibly powerful way to begin a video
February 11, 2026 at 7:04 PM
this may be the most English man ever to exist.
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this fucking picture @ninocipri.bsky.social took of #oldmanbabycat looks like the cover photo of a lifestyle magazine for old men.
February 12, 2026 at 4:20 PM
this fucking picture @ninocipri.bsky.social took of #oldmanbabycat looks like the cover photo of a lifestyle magazine for old men.