Melissa R. Partin
@melrup.bsky.social
Professor. Climate policy nerd. Non-motorized transportation enthusiast. Artist. Caregiver. Grower of food. Waste makes me anxious. Kindness is critical.
Thank you @naomikritzer.bsky.social bringing the humor break we need in these crazy times. I know a few people who need the dumpster fire zen garden.
IT'S TIME.
Gifts For People You Hate, 2025: Boycott-Friendly Edition.
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Gifts For People You Hate, 2025: Boycott-Friendly Edition.
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Gifts for People You Hate 2025: Boycott Friendly Edition
Once again, I started working on this before Thanksgiving and once again it’s now well into December and I still haven’t gotten this up. Look, it’s been a busy couple of weeks tha…
naomikritzer.com
December 12, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Thank you @naomikritzer.bsky.social bringing the humor break we need in these crazy times. I know a few people who need the dumpster fire zen garden.
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I found a flowchart which helps you navigate the IT landscape
October 1, 2025 at 6:22 PM
I found a flowchart which helps you navigate the IT landscape
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Today is a day of contemplation, mourning, and yes, some gratitude as well. The national holiday that is celebrated today is based upon a myth that my ancestors invented to cover up their colonization of this land and attempted genocide of its original peoples, the attempted erasure
November 27, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Today is a day of contemplation, mourning, and yes, some gratitude as well. The national holiday that is celebrated today is based upon a myth that my ancestors invented to cover up their colonization of this land and attempted genocide of its original peoples, the attempted erasure
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LETS GOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
November 25, 2025 at 1:30 AM
LETS GOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
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In Monrovia, California, protesters are purchasing 17¢ ICE scrapers from Home Depot and immediately returning them to create long lines and slow down the entire store. Their aim is to disrupt sales and convey a message opposing ICE raids occurring in their neighborhood.
November 23, 2025 at 11:37 AM
In Monrovia, California, protesters are purchasing 17¢ ICE scrapers from Home Depot and immediately returning them to create long lines and slow down the entire store. Their aim is to disrupt sales and convey a message opposing ICE raids occurring in their neighborhood.
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If you use GMail, AI (Gemini) was turned on yesterday by default and now scans all of your content for machine learning. To turn off, go to Settings>General and scroll down. Uncheck the box for "Smart features."
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
November 20, 2025 at 5:32 PM
If you use GMail, AI (Gemini) was turned on yesterday by default and now scans all of your content for machine learning. To turn off, go to Settings>General and scroll down. Uncheck the box for "Smart features."
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
Agree that this story about #Costco’s strategic use of their Kirkland brand is really interesting, and makes me like them even more.
i find every story about costco's brand strategy and overall approach completely fascinating.
Why Costco Went All in on Kirkland — and How It Paid Off | WSJ Case Study
YouTube video by The Wall Street Journal
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November 11, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Agree that this story about #Costco’s strategic use of their Kirkland brand is really interesting, and makes me like them even more.
I can't stop thinking about yesterday's #MNUFC match against the Sounders. I think that was the most exciting soccer game I have ever watched! GO LOONS!
November 9, 2025 at 7:08 PM
I can't stop thinking about yesterday's #MNUFC match against the Sounders. I think that was the most exciting soccer game I have ever watched! GO LOONS!
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Man who threw sandwich and became symbol of resistance to Trump’s DC law enforcement surge found not guilty of assault.
November 6, 2025 at 8:11 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) — Man who threw sandwich and became symbol of resistance to Trump’s DC law enforcement surge found not guilty of assault.
Oof. But spot on.
November 1, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Oof. But spot on.
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Ride trains! Save $!
@mndot.mn.gov estimates every St Paul-Chicago trip by train, instead of car, saves $296. $88 comes in social benefits-safety, emissions and crash reduction. The rest goes to the rider, due to reduced cost of operating a personal vehicle. Increased rail service is a no-brainer! @hsrail.bsky.social
State Rail Plan Update
The draft State Rail Plan is now available for your review and comments. The Minnesota Department of Transportation is asking Minnesota businesses and residents to provide feedback on the final draft ...
talk.dot.state.mn.us
October 30, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Ride trains! Save $!
October 30, 2025 at 3:28 AM
@bcmfietser.bsky.social - the bad ass train rider pedestrian-ing at sunset in Emeryville CA
October 30, 2025 at 3:15 AM
@bcmfietser.bsky.social - the bad ass train rider pedestrian-ing at sunset in Emeryville CA
Just wanna say I am not happy about having a hurricane named after me.
October 30, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Just wanna say I am not happy about having a hurricane named after me.
Me too 👇
SHORT VERSION: I’m voting yes on both ballot questions & @melvincarter.bsky.social for Mayor.
LONG VERSION: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
LONG VERSION: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
October 30, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Me too 👇
Eerie photo from #amtrak #californiaZephr somewhere in Nevada
October 29, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Eerie photo from #amtrak #californiaZephr somewhere in Nevada
Rubber duck wall near panhandle, San Francisco. @bcmfietser.bsky.social
October 21, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Rubber duck wall near panhandle, San Francisco. @bcmfietser.bsky.social
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October 18, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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when i say that i yelped in shock at this kid’s sign
October 18, 2025 at 9:54 PM
when i say that i yelped in shock at this kid’s sign
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every one of these is larger than his inauguration
October 18, 2025 at 11:48 PM
every one of these is larger than his inauguration
Things that make you go “hmmmm” on the #amtrak #CaliforniaZephr
October 19, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Things that make you go “hmmmm” on the #amtrak #CaliforniaZephr
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An astonishingly large crowd!
Chicago
Chicago
October 18, 2025 at 9:18 PM
An astonishingly large crowd!
Chicago
Chicago