JenFriend
@somethinggaelic.bsky.social
Transplanted Michigander, forever Midwesterner. Food, books, TV, sports. Teacher of words. Mom.
We'll muddle through somehow.
We'll muddle through somehow.
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*New* New Year’s resolution: staying in my education lane. Fire any of your questions about the American school system my way. 📚📓
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Andor 2x09
ou Mundo, 3 de janeiro de 2026
ou Mundo, 3 de janeiro de 2026
January 3, 2026 at 8:23 PM
Andor 2x09
ou Mundo, 3 de janeiro de 2026
ou Mundo, 3 de janeiro de 2026
Waiting for a member of the American Press to not be completely useless in a press conference.
January 3, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Waiting for a member of the American Press to not be completely useless in a press conference.
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There's an entire entrenched regime in Venezuela. So if this were truly our intent, the conflict has only begun.
This is like a foreign policy infrastructure week announcement.
This is like a foreign policy infrastructure week announcement.
Trump: We're going to run the country until such time as we can do a safe, proper and judicious transition... We are going to run the country.
January 3, 2026 at 5:03 PM
There's an entire entrenched regime in Venezuela. So if this were truly our intent, the conflict has only begun.
This is like a foreign policy infrastructure week announcement.
This is like a foreign policy infrastructure week announcement.
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I mean, Hegseth is kind of an idiot
January 3, 2026 at 5:05 PM
I mean, Hegseth is kind of an idiot
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Trump’s remarks that the United States will need to “run” Venezuela immediately raise questions whether he will order U.S. military deployments to provide security. Such operations have a history of being unpredictable and dangerous for U.S. forces involved.
January 3, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Trump’s remarks that the United States will need to “run” Venezuela immediately raise questions whether he will order U.S. military deployments to provide security. Such operations have a history of being unpredictable and dangerous for U.S. forces involved.
What could go wrong? These mother fuckers are such fools. No words. Only disappointment and anger.
January 3, 2026 at 5:02 PM
What could go wrong? These mother fuckers are such fools. No words. Only disappointment and anger.
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So for months they have tried to blame the entire fentanyl crisis on Venezuela and the indictment only mentions cocaine, which they pardoned a different guy for weeks ago
January 3, 2026 at 2:03 PM
So for months they have tried to blame the entire fentanyl crisis on Venezuela and the indictment only mentions cocaine, which they pardoned a different guy for weeks ago
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People are going to try and lure you into debates about whether Maduro was a good guy or not and the thing is, it doesn’t matter for the purposes of discussing whether violent kidnappings and extrajudicial murders by the US government are ok. No, they aren’t! End of convo.
January 3, 2026 at 2:01 PM
People are going to try and lure you into debates about whether Maduro was a good guy or not and the thing is, it doesn’t matter for the purposes of discussing whether violent kidnappings and extrajudicial murders by the US government are ok. No, they aren’t! End of convo.
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So fmr Honduran President Hernandez voluntarily surrendered, and was duly extradited, tried and convicted for drug trafficking, and Trump pardoned him 6w ago.
And this morning, Trump illegally attacks Venezuela and abducts its president and his wife purportedly to try them for drug trafficking.
And this morning, Trump illegally attacks Venezuela and abducts its president and his wife purportedly to try them for drug trafficking.
January 3, 2026 at 12:44 PM
So fmr Honduran President Hernandez voluntarily surrendered, and was duly extradited, tried and convicted for drug trafficking, and Trump pardoned him 6w ago.
And this morning, Trump illegally attacks Venezuela and abducts its president and his wife purportedly to try them for drug trafficking.
And this morning, Trump illegally attacks Venezuela and abducts its president and his wife purportedly to try them for drug trafficking.
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Just making sure that 2025 is definitely over
January 1, 2026 at 4:43 AM
Just making sure that 2025 is definitely over
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the trump administration ringing in the new year by making the washington monument gay
January 1, 2026 at 3:24 AM
the trump administration ringing in the new year by making the washington monument gay
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Zootopia-themed Holidays poster from Walt Disney Animation.
December 30, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Zootopia-themed Holidays poster from Walt Disney Animation.
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James Merril’s poem “Christmas Tree,” written while he was dying of AIDS. 1995.
December 24, 2025 at 1:43 PM
James Merril’s poem “Christmas Tree,” written while he was dying of AIDS. 1995.
the first 3 words you see will define your 2026 😭
Hope
Rich
Wine
Let’s goooooooo
Hope
Rich
Wine
Let’s goooooooo
the first 3 words you see will define your 2026 😭
Money
New car
Pussy
Money
New car
Pussy
December 29, 2025 at 2:15 AM
the first 3 words you see will define your 2026 😭
Hope
Rich
Wine
Let’s goooooooo
Hope
Rich
Wine
Let’s goooooooo
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A 1974 study from Purdue University asked 10th-12th graders their feelings about book bans and lo and behold, those who opposed censorship got better grades, read more, and had stronger vocabularies than their peers.
(Psst: it's the same today because this IS about intellectual access)
(Psst: it's the same today because this IS about intellectual access)
December 28, 2025 at 12:27 PM
A 1974 study from Purdue University asked 10th-12th graders their feelings about book bans and lo and behold, those who opposed censorship got better grades, read more, and had stronger vocabularies than their peers.
(Psst: it's the same today because this IS about intellectual access)
(Psst: it's the same today because this IS about intellectual access)
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shel silverstein was a prophet
December 27, 2025 at 4:08 PM
shel silverstein was a prophet
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I always thought Plato was pretty pollyannaish on this point, but this is decent evidence for the view that a man of bad character will therefore be unhappy even with every external trapping of success and good fortune.
President Donald Trump gifted the world with nearly 200 Truth Social posts (and counting) on Christmas Day, where he amplified conspiracy theories about the 2020 election and called for a member of Congress to be deported.
Trump Posts Nearly 200 Times in Unhinged Christmas Day Spree
The president amplified conspiracy theories about the 2020 election and called for a member of Congress to be deported.
trib.al
December 26, 2025 at 1:34 PM
I always thought Plato was pretty pollyannaish on this point, but this is decent evidence for the view that a man of bad character will therefore be unhappy even with every external trapping of success and good fortune.
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Whatever will we do if billionaires start trying to figure out ways to avoid paying taxes, we should definitely not anger them so that they will continue their long track record of willingly paying their fair share
Billionaires are considering cutting or reducing their ties to California by the end of the year because of a proposed ballot measure that could tax the state’s wealthiest residents.
A Wealth Tax Floated in California Has Billionaires Thinking of Leaving
It’s uncertain whether the proposal will reach the statewide ballot in November, but some billionaires like Peter Thiel and Larry Page may be unwilling to take the risk.
nyti.ms
December 27, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Whatever will we do if billionaires start trying to figure out ways to avoid paying taxes, we should definitely not anger them so that they will continue their long track record of willingly paying their fair share
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I'm once again politely asking Bluesky developers to allow us to attach multiple photos and videos in one post.
December 26, 2025 at 8:53 PM
I'm once again politely asking Bluesky developers to allow us to attach multiple photos and videos in one post.
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Imagine watching Sinatra, son of Dolly & Antonini born in Genoa & Sicily, respectively, and Martin, son of Gaetano & Angela, born in Montesilvano, Italy & Ohio respectively, (Angela to parents born in Monasterolo, Italy), and crusading against the value of children of immigrants to the U.S.
December 26, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Imagine watching Sinatra, son of Dolly & Antonini born in Genoa & Sicily, respectively, and Martin, son of Gaetano & Angela, born in Montesilvano, Italy & Ohio respectively, (Angela to parents born in Monasterolo, Italy), and crusading against the value of children of immigrants to the U.S.
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This pup wishes you good tidings.
December 25, 2025 at 2:14 PM
This pup wishes you good tidings.
Merry Christmas, ya filthy animals! 🎄🎅🏻
December 24, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Merry Christmas, ya filthy animals! 🎄🎅🏻
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I have been trying to explain what a journalist is, what they do, and why, and why they are different from talking heads, pundits, influencers, commentators, activists and politicians.
This is a journalist.
This is a journalist.
1. BREAKING
Sharyn Alfonsi, a correspondent for 60 Minutes, sent an internal email to colleagues stating that CBS News editor in chief Bari Weiss “spiked our story” about the Trump administration and the transfer of deportees to a prison in El Salvador.
Sharyn Alfonsi, a correspondent for 60 Minutes, sent an internal email to colleagues stating that CBS News editor in chief Bari Weiss “spiked our story” about the Trump administration and the transfer of deportees to a prison in El Salvador.
December 22, 2025 at 3:38 AM
I have been trying to explain what a journalist is, what they do, and why, and why they are different from talking heads, pundits, influencers, commentators, activists and politicians.
This is a journalist.
This is a journalist.
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Bing Crosby, a devout Catholic, almost passed on the role of Father Chuck O'Malley because he felt uneasy playing a priest. GOING MY WAY ('44) brought him a Best Actor Oscar and made him Hollywood's No. 1 box office attraction.
December 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Bing Crosby, a devout Catholic, almost passed on the role of Father Chuck O'Malley because he felt uneasy playing a priest. GOING MY WAY ('44) brought him a Best Actor Oscar and made him Hollywood's No. 1 box office attraction.