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Laurie

@minnesotagirl.bsky.social

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Bird nerd, hockey fan, beach traveler, support education, environment, health care, equity, equality, diversity. She/her #UglyDogs. BS anniversary 7/20/2023

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Laurie @minnesotagirl.bsky.social · Aug 10

I broke a rule...and paid the penalty.

Charlie's Rules

1. Never ignore Charlie
2. Use a calm voice at all times around Charlie
3. No washing hands or dishes near Charlie
4. Don't walk away from Charlie
5. Don't walk around with Charlie on your shoulder.
6. Put Charlie in for a snack every 45 minutes
7. Don't touch your phone when you should be playing with Charlie
8. Don't talk on your phone even with speaker phone when you should be talking to Charlie
9. Don't touch her cage when Charlie is in it or on it.
10. Pay attention to Charlie.

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Laurie @minnesotagirl.bsky.social · 2h

OMG! I am cackling! And stealing this!

Laurie @minnesotagirl.bsky.social · 6h

I donated through their link but somehow missed the comment box. They can use it for whatever they need. ❤️

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Laurie @minnesotagirl.bsky.social · 6h

Thankfully I don't use them as often as I can...so I have a couple in reserve.

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Laurie @minnesotagirl.bsky.social · 8h

I get inhalers from a pharmacy overseas. 90 days worth got destroyed due to missing info for customs. Pharmacy didn't seem concerned - they just reshipped it.

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Laurie @minnesotagirl.bsky.social · 16h

So pretty! I've never seen those before.

Laurie @minnesotagirl.bsky.social · 18h

I'm second guessing. 2 might be a roseate spoonbill...

Laurie @minnesotagirl.bsky.social · 19h

😂😂😂

Laurie @minnesotagirl.bsky.social · 19h

I know! @banditelli.org sent it to me.

Charlie in warrior mode with swords? She would become a mass murder without even trying!

A blurry close up of a green cheek conure with her beak open as she lunges at the hand holding the camera. A speech bubble says "and I'll do it again."

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Laurie @minnesotagirl.bsky.social · 22h

What a beautiful day! Thank you Minnesota for being my #DelightOfTheDay

And it's Friday!

And it's payday!

And the Wild home opener is tomorrow!

A small backyard with a patio in the foreground and some grass, hosta, arborvitae and a privacy fence in the background. The sun is shining and the sky is amazingly blue.

Laurie @minnesotagirl.bsky.social · 22h

Do you now appreciate how beautiful fall in Minnesota can be? Amazing days!

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Laurie @minnesotagirl.bsky.social · 22h

Yes - Cathy's right.

Laurie @minnesotagirl.bsky.social · 22h

1 no idea
2 flamingo
3 no idea
4 juve red tailed hawk

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Laurie @minnesotagirl.bsky.social · 1d

That poor woman! Bulldogs are so freaking heavy! They do not have the density of a normal dog.

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Laurie @minnesotagirl.bsky.social · 1d

Holy shit. How can people be so lacking in compassion?!

Laurie @minnesotagirl.bsky.social · 1d

I offer indoor open pickleball for adults during the school year. We had some who would complain about how the space "wasn't appropriate" for pickleball.

Dude. It's a school gym. Take it or leave it.

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Laurie @minnesotagirl.bsky.social · 1d

That sweet boy deserves all the love. ❤️

Laurie @minnesotagirl.bsky.social · 1d

I would want to follow those directions...

Laurie @minnesotagirl.bsky.social · 1d

I'm building a basketball court for the kids who live near the school where I work. Someone asked for pickleball court striping to be added. I said NO because the pickleballers will take over and the kids won't get access.

My project is for the kids!

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Laurie @minnesotagirl.bsky.social · 1d

Marshmallow is my second favorite after Dopple. So pretty.

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Reuters @reuters.com · 1d

'When authoritarians seize power, it is crucial to recognize courageous defenders of freedom who rise and resist,' the Norwegian Nobel Committee said as it announced Maria Corina Machado as the winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize

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Laurie @minnesotagirl.bsky.social · 1d

🤭

Laurie @minnesotagirl.bsky.social · 1d

I read it correctly. 🤣

Laurie @minnesotagirl.bsky.social · 1d

#GoWild

Laurie @minnesotagirl.bsky.social · 1d

That's wonderful!

Laurie @minnesotagirl.bsky.social · 1d

Yay for your kid for:
1. Noticing the sky
2. Making you look at the sky

❤️

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