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The Good Kraken
@thekrakensays.bsky.social
Single mom to EDS zebra. Pro snuggler of kittens, reluctantly stuck in the south. Bryn Mawr, TempleU, Harvard.

Social psychology, political/social science research, author, foodie. Posts are cats; replies are 😉. Go birds! 🦅

Co-founder of @blue1by1.org
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I am a federal contractor. I was told to stop work when the government shut down.

On October 23, Pegasus Residential said they weren’t renewing my lease. We must move by mid-December. Today, they sent a 3 Day Notice to Vacate.

Our ACA insurance is rising from $368/mo to $1496 in January.

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Discovered that a car title loan on a 2021 Nissan Armada Platinum is a max of $2800 with a payoff of $3960 in 30 days or they take the car. 😳🤬

I need to be in DC on Monday or lose the job that has not paid me much since October.

The whole system is broken. It’s a death spiral once it starts..
November 29, 2025 at 10:34 PM
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I have to be in DC this week at Dept. of Ed. I have to travel out of pocket and be reimbursed. I have no money.

I’m off to try a title loan on my car so I can learn in person we’re being laid off by DOL where we’re being transferred.

Wish me luck.
November 29, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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Happy #Caturday cat friends. This is Frappe. His sister Latte lives in my bathroom and never leaves. They’re from a feral colony.

#CatsOfBluesky
November 29, 2025 at 2:24 PM
I have to be in DC this week at Dept. of Ed. I have to travel out of pocket and be reimbursed. I have no money.

I’m off to try a title loan on my car so I can learn in person we’re being laid off by DOL where we’re being transferred.

Wish me luck.
November 29, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Happy #Caturday cat friends. This is Frappe. His sister Latte lives in my bathroom and never leaves. They’re from a feral colony.

#CatsOfBluesky
November 29, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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I am a federal contractor. I was told to stop work when the government shut down.

On October 23, Pegasus Residential said they weren’t renewing my lease. We must move by mid-December. Today, they sent a 3 Day Notice to Vacate.

Our ACA insurance is rising from $368/mo to $1496 in January.

1/2
November 6, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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Went to see an apartment this morning. It’s modest, in the budget. Close to stuff we need.

Application: $60/each b/c high school son is 18.
Admin fee: $600
Pet fee: $1000
Security: $2800
First month: $1400

Almost $6K in the door. 😔Please share. Please help.

#CatsOfBluesky

gofund.me/30a6eff6f
Donate to Urgent Aid for Karin's Medical and Housing Needs, organized by Leslie Harris
Urgent Help for Karin and Her Son: Facing Eviction, Medical Crisis, and… Leslie Harris needs your support for Urgent Aid for Karin's Medical and Housing Needs
gofund.me
November 28, 2025 at 5:03 PM
I feel this deeply in my soul.

I’ve tried not to blame Pegasus Residential or McCann Realty Partners, or even the lady property manager here. But today, as I sit here sobbing, contemplating shelters for the pets and living in my car with my teenager?

I blame them all.
November 28, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Went to see an apartment this morning. It’s modest, in the budget. Close to stuff we need.

Application: $60/each b/c high school son is 18.
Admin fee: $600
Pet fee: $1000
Security: $2800
First month: $1400

Almost $6K in the door. 😔Please share. Please help.

#CatsOfBluesky

gofund.me/30a6eff6f
Donate to Urgent Aid for Karin's Medical and Housing Needs, organized by Leslie Harris
Urgent Help for Karin and Her Son: Facing Eviction, Medical Crisis, and… Leslie Harris needs your support for Urgent Aid for Karin's Medical and Housing Needs
gofund.me
November 28, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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Updates on the pets, life and working for the Feds are on the fundraiser tonight.

I’m so thankful for all of you. Happy Thanksgiving!

Please share. We still need help.

Cat and dog tax paid.

#CatsOfBluesky #DogsOfBluesky

gofund.me/c4ea18412
November 27, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Happy Thanksgiving!
November 27, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Updates on the pets, life and working for the Feds are on the fundraiser tonight.

I’m so thankful for all of you. Happy Thanksgiving!

Please share. We still need help.

Cat and dog tax paid.

#CatsOfBluesky #DogsOfBluesky

gofund.me/c4ea18412
November 27, 2025 at 2:59 AM
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I am having no luck finding us a pet-friendly home.

We are facing surrendering the dogs and cats. 😔

If anyone in North Florida or South Georgia is interested in either a Pomsky or Lab/Pit mix, please DM. UTD on shots. Good health.

#DogsOfBluesky
#CatsOfBluesky
#PetsOfBluesky
November 24, 2025 at 8:07 PM
I am having no luck finding us a pet-friendly home.

We are facing surrendering the dogs and cats. 😔

If anyone in North Florida or South Georgia is interested in either a Pomsky or Lab/Pit mix, please DM. UTD on shots. Good health.

#DogsOfBluesky
#CatsOfBluesky
#PetsOfBluesky
November 24, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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Need #Thanksgiving advice. Landlord refuses to repair oven. Turkey breast won’t fit in toaster oven/air fryer. We do have multifunction Ninja crock pot. Anyone tried to cook one in that? Ideas about how to do this? I am fried. Someone gave us the turkey breast. Kiddo wants Thanksgiving.
November 23, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Need #Thanksgiving advice. Landlord refuses to repair oven. Turkey breast won’t fit in toaster oven/air fryer. We do have multifunction Ninja crock pot. Anyone tried to cook one in that? Ideas about how to do this? I am fried. Someone gave us the turkey breast. Kiddo wants Thanksgiving.
November 23, 2025 at 1:47 AM
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Hoping that everyone has someone who loves them as much as Nedward loved that scratching post on this fine #Caturday before Thanksgiving.

#CatsOfBluesky
November 22, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Hoping that everyone has someone who loves them as much as Nedward loved that scratching post on this fine #Caturday before Thanksgiving.

#CatsOfBluesky
November 22, 2025 at 2:53 PM
These photos are so interesting. Asked about MTG resigning, Trump went on about his great meeting with Mamdani and what chemistry they have.

We jumped timelines again this week, right?
November 22, 2025 at 3:53 AM
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Woke up to no deposit today. 🤬 Emailed all the people. Could be next week.

I feel cursed. Worried about not having a Thanksgiving for kid. Panicked about moving. The shakeup at ED has me shook.

Help, donate, share please:

gofund.me/405a85781

#CatsOfBluesky
November 20, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Woke up to no deposit today. 🤬 Emailed all the people. Could be next week.

I feel cursed. Worried about not having a Thanksgiving for kid. Panicked about moving. The shakeup at ED has me shook.

Help, donate, share please:

gofund.me/405a85781

#CatsOfBluesky
November 20, 2025 at 10:58 PM
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Does he even own a suit?
November 19, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Crowned Prince Nedward adapted well to condo life when we moved to Florida. He’d traverse a whole block, and hang out on neighbors’ balconies when he escaped.

#Caturday
#CatsOfBluesky
November 15, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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All, I need $3250 to give to the court by Tuesday if we want to stay until December 23. Otherwise, I can file an answer and hope the judge delays. But if not, we’ll have 3 days to get our things out and move.

Please donate and share. ❤️

#CatsOfBluesky

gofund.me/405a85781
Donate to Urgent Aid for Karin's Medical and Housing Needs, organized by Leslie Harris
Urgent Help for Karin and Her Son: Facing Eviction, Medical Crisis, and… Leslie Harris needs your support for Urgent Aid for Karin's Medical and Housing Needs
gofund.me
November 15, 2025 at 12:53 AM