Kari Coad
@pinecone99.bsky.social
Saint Paul, MN
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My grandma received this diary as a Christmas gift from her sister 90 years ago when she was 17 years old. Starting tomorrow, I will share the short daily entries from life on her family's farm in Dakota County, MN, using the hashtag #1936diary
Saturday, January 18, 1936:
Dusted downstairs and also embroidered today. It was 9º below today. It didn't warm up at all. Went to bed at 9:00.
#1936diary
Dusted downstairs and also embroidered today. It was 9º below today. It didn't warm up at all. Went to bed at 9:00.
#1936diary
January 18, 2026 at 7:40 PM
Saturday, January 18, 1936:
Dusted downstairs and also embroidered today. It was 9º below today. It didn't warm up at all. Went to bed at 9:00.
#1936diary
Dusted downstairs and also embroidered today. It was 9º below today. It didn't warm up at all. Went to bed at 9:00.
#1936diary
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Must reiterate how important this is. Sunlight is our path out of this fuckery.
Friends, thank you for stepping up! Over $40,000 worth of dash cams have been ordered so far for ICE observers in the Twin Cities!
Early orders are trickling in, but we’re getting them packed and deployed ASAFP - several were installed yesterday, these are ready, and 300+ are on the way!
Early orders are trickling in, but we’re getting them packed and deployed ASAFP - several were installed yesterday, these are ready, and 300+ are on the way!
January 17, 2026 at 10:29 PM
Must reiterate how important this is. Sunlight is our path out of this fuckery.
Really mixed feelings about this happening right now. Definitely only certain people will feel safe rooting around city parks after hours.
Um, can we still do the
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January 17, 2026 at 10:46 PM
Really mixed feelings about this happening right now. Definitely only certain people will feel safe rooting around city parks after hours.
Especially aware today of what a privilege it was to be in the presence of Sir John Rutter and ~200 other talented musicians for a couple hours this afternoon.
January 17, 2026 at 10:41 PM
Especially aware today of what a privilege it was to be in the presence of Sir John Rutter and ~200 other talented musicians for a couple hours this afternoon.
Friday, January 17, 1936:
Marg, Erw, & I went up town today. We saw quite a few people we knew. Went to the toboggan party at J. Franzmeiers but it was too stormy. Marg & Er went too. Went to bed at 1:00
#1936diary
Marg, Erw, & I went up town today. We saw quite a few people we knew. Went to the toboggan party at J. Franzmeiers but it was too stormy. Marg & Er went too. Went to bed at 1:00
#1936diary
January 17, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Friday, January 17, 1936:
Marg, Erw, & I went up town today. We saw quite a few people we knew. Went to the toboggan party at J. Franzmeiers but it was too stormy. Marg & Er went too. Went to bed at 1:00
#1936diary
Marg, Erw, & I went up town today. We saw quite a few people we knew. Went to the toboggan party at J. Franzmeiers but it was too stormy. Marg & Er went too. Went to bed at 1:00
#1936diary
Thursday, January 16, 1936:
Didn't do anything special today. Pa went to Pienie this morning. Went to bed at 8:30.
#1936diary
Didn't do anything special today. Pa went to Pienie this morning. Went to bed at 8:30.
#1936diary
January 16, 2026 at 8:20 PM
Thursday, January 16, 1936:
Didn't do anything special today. Pa went to Pienie this morning. Went to bed at 8:30.
#1936diary
Didn't do anything special today. Pa went to Pienie this morning. Went to bed at 8:30.
#1936diary
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25 years of paying $400/month on $40k in student loans. Thats about $120,000 paid.
I just paid them off! I am debt free.
And you know what? I WOULD LOVE FOR EVERYONE ELSES LOANS TO BE FORGIVEN BC CAPITALISM AND CORPORATE GREED IS FUCKED.
I just paid them off! I am debt free.
And you know what? I WOULD LOVE FOR EVERYONE ELSES LOANS TO BE FORGIVEN BC CAPITALISM AND CORPORATE GREED IS FUCKED.
January 16, 2026 at 1:09 AM
25 years of paying $400/month on $40k in student loans. Thats about $120,000 paid.
I just paid them off! I am debt free.
And you know what? I WOULD LOVE FOR EVERYONE ELSES LOANS TO BE FORGIVEN BC CAPITALISM AND CORPORATE GREED IS FUCKED.
I just paid them off! I am debt free.
And you know what? I WOULD LOVE FOR EVERYONE ELSES LOANS TO BE FORGIVEN BC CAPITALISM AND CORPORATE GREED IS FUCKED.
Anyone have a good source for whistles in Austin TX?
January 15, 2026 at 9:34 PM
Anyone have a good source for whistles in Austin TX?
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There is no compromising with this regime, because regimes don't compromise. These people are fascists. Fight fascists always. No playing to their language or moved goalposts. No taking their statements as legitimate and reporting them. And then PROSECUTE THEM. Every last one of them.
January 15, 2026 at 6:48 PM
There is no compromising with this regime, because regimes don't compromise. These people are fascists. Fight fascists always. No playing to their language or moved goalposts. No taking their statements as legitimate and reporting them. And then PROSECUTE THEM. Every last one of them.
Wednesday, January 15, 1936:
It was Pa's 54th birthday today. Marg & Erwin came up & brought him a cake. Mother made me pajamas today. Retired about 9:15.
#1936diary
It was Pa's 54th birthday today. Marg & Erwin came up & brought him a cake. Mother made me pajamas today. Retired about 9:15.
#1936diary
January 15, 2026 at 3:27 PM
Wednesday, January 15, 1936:
It was Pa's 54th birthday today. Marg & Erwin came up & brought him a cake. Mother made me pajamas today. Retired about 9:15.
#1936diary
It was Pa's 54th birthday today. Marg & Erwin came up & brought him a cake. Mother made me pajamas today. Retired about 9:15.
#1936diary
I heard numbers just from a couple schools and there were a *lot* of kids out there. So powerful.
NGL, watching my kids and a very significant portion of their school walk out and march down to the Capitol got me more than a little emotional. There were a lot of students from all over town there (more than it looks like from the pic, since I didn’t have a good angle).
January 14, 2026 at 9:46 PM
I heard numbers just from a couple schools and there were a *lot* of kids out there. So powerful.
Look at them all. The most powerful leadership we're seeing in Saint Paul is coming from the kids.
Happening Now: Students have walked out of school and are protesting against ICE in Saint Paul, Minnesota
January 14, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Look at them all. The most powerful leadership we're seeing in Saint Paul is coming from the kids.
I know Humboldt, O.W.L. and Como were there also! Hundreds of kids
The kids are alright! This is the group from St Paul Central High marching to meet other schools at the MN Capitol
January 14, 2026 at 7:58 PM
I know Humboldt, O.W.L. and Como were there also! Hundreds of kids
I worked for many years as a fishmonger and rarely eat shrimp, primarily for this reason.
A few food safety updates from me. First, this overview of imported shrimp published last month. But it makes one key point. The USDA estimates 47 percent of imported seafood is contaminated, usually w/ either bacteria or stray pharma products. Be wary. Also we need better processing & testing.
Shrimp Processing: Safety, Quality, and Manufacturing of Raw and Frozen Products
This article focuses on the fundamentals of shrimp processing and the various steps in which facilities can manage food safety and quality challenges to generate wholesome and safe products for global...
www.food-safety.com
January 14, 2026 at 7:47 PM
I worked for many years as a fishmonger and rarely eat shrimp, primarily for this reason.
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Ship to: Nick Benson, PO Box 2081, Burnsville, MN 55337
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January 14, 2026 at 6:23 PM
Ship to: Nick Benson, PO Box 2081, Burnsville, MN 55337
Tuesday, January 14, 1936:
We ironed today. I embroidered and made 4 quilt blocks. Marv cut wood again today. Bob played B.B. at Lakeville. Retired at 9:00
#1936diary
We ironed today. I embroidered and made 4 quilt blocks. Marv cut wood again today. Bob played B.B. at Lakeville. Retired at 9:00
#1936diary
January 14, 2026 at 6:59 PM
Tuesday, January 14, 1936:
We ironed today. I embroidered and made 4 quilt blocks. Marv cut wood again today. Bob played B.B. at Lakeville. Retired at 9:00
#1936diary
We ironed today. I embroidered and made 4 quilt blocks. Marv cut wood again today. Bob played B.B. at Lakeville. Retired at 9:00
#1936diary
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For ease of navigation and sharing, I have turned my little list into a website: standwithminnesota.org
January 14, 2026 at 3:21 PM
For ease of navigation and sharing, I have turned my little list into a website: standwithminnesota.org
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Winter Road, Night
Illingworth Kerr
1985
Illingworth Kerr
1985
January 14, 2026 at 12:22 AM
Winter Road, Night
Illingworth Kerr
1985
Illingworth Kerr
1985
Just liberated a storm drain on my block. Highly recommended
January 13, 2026 at 9:34 PM
Just liberated a storm drain on my block. Highly recommended
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If you dislike ICE and also enjoy singing and swearing then oh boy I've got the gig for you. I wrote a ditty but it needs an especially foul-mouthed choir. The deadline is Thursday at midnight.
docs.google.com/forms/d/1Ege...
docs.google.com/forms/d/1Ege...
docs.google.com
January 13, 2026 at 5:17 PM
If you dislike ICE and also enjoy singing and swearing then oh boy I've got the gig for you. I wrote a ditty but it needs an especially foul-mouthed choir. The deadline is Thursday at midnight.
docs.google.com/forms/d/1Ege...
docs.google.com/forms/d/1Ege...
This account give me such a boost sometimes. I love this piece.
January 13, 2026 at 6:24 PM
This account give me such a boost sometimes. I love this piece.
Monday, January 13, 1936:
We washed to-day. Marv started to cut wood for Moliter today. It was 4˚ below today. Retired at 9:00
#1936diary
We washed to-day. Marv started to cut wood for Moliter today. It was 4˚ below today. Retired at 9:00
#1936diary
January 13, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Monday, January 13, 1936:
We washed to-day. Marv started to cut wood for Moliter today. It was 4˚ below today. Retired at 9:00
#1936diary
We washed to-day. Marv started to cut wood for Moliter today. It was 4˚ below today. Retired at 9:00
#1936diary
I understand the urge to heckle, but sometimes your silent witness is more effective in the long-term
If you see someone getting detained, consider lowering the temperature instead of increasing it - the agent you just zinged isn’t going to take out their frustration on you, but the vulnerable person they’ve got in cuffs.
Immigration officers received a "legal refresher" reminding them that personal insults and rude gestures are legal, per documents leaked to me: www.kenklippenstein.com/p/immigratio...
January 13, 2026 at 4:33 PM
I understand the urge to heckle, but sometimes your silent witness is more effective in the long-term
Good lord, do not voluntarily give your biometric data. They're not just "taking pictures".
January 13, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Good lord, do not voluntarily give your biometric data. They're not just "taking pictures".
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The world dedicates a Poland-sized area of land to producing liquid biofuels such as bioethanol & biodiesel. Is there a more efficient way to generate energy?
Putting solar panels on the land used for biofuels, e.g., would produce enough electricity for all cars and trucks worldwide to go electric.
Putting solar panels on the land used for biofuels, e.g., would produce enough electricity for all cars and trucks worldwide to go electric.
January 13, 2026 at 12:38 PM
The world dedicates a Poland-sized area of land to producing liquid biofuels such as bioethanol & biodiesel. Is there a more efficient way to generate energy?
Putting solar panels on the land used for biofuels, e.g., would produce enough electricity for all cars and trucks worldwide to go electric.
Putting solar panels on the land used for biofuels, e.g., would produce enough electricity for all cars and trucks worldwide to go electric.