Ulrike
@ulidig.bsky.social
I like birds, books, & podcasts. She/her.
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Ulrike
@ulidig.bsky.social
· Jan 10
Friendly reminder: Bsky doesn't censor words. You can say things like kill and fuck here.
When you choose to bowdlerize words on Bsky, it just breaks people's filters. If you type "r*pe" it means that anyone who has a filter to block the word "rape" still sees your post. Knock it off!
When you choose to bowdlerize words on Bsky, it just breaks people's filters. If you type "r*pe" it means that anyone who has a filter to block the word "rape" still sees your post. Knock it off!
There is no algorithm here. Type the word like a grown up or say something else.
Fck c*ncer =/= FUCK CANCER.
Fck c*ncer =/= FUCK CANCER.
Oldest is bringing his girlfriend to Thanksgiving tomorrow, and I'm nervous to make a good impression! The rest of the family already knows not to expect much from my housekeeping. 😳
November 27, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Oldest is bringing his girlfriend to Thanksgiving tomorrow, and I'm nervous to make a good impression! The rest of the family already knows not to expect much from my housekeeping. 😳
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I highly recommend this author and novel (one is the North American cover, the other is the UK cover). It’s fantastic, excellent read, 🤖🐬🦿🇳🇬🇺🇸.
November 27, 2025 at 6:03 AM
I highly recommend this author and novel (one is the North American cover, the other is the UK cover). It’s fantastic, excellent read, 🤖🐬🦿🇳🇬🇺🇸.
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look, when the dog on your team has been dunking the basketball untouched for years it would be pretty surprising to see the other team finally roll up to the park with their own jersey-wearing labrador
COOK POLITICAL: Republicans “may have had a blind spot: the extent to which Democrats could push .. in blue states to fight back.” 🤡
@cookpolitical.com #Redistrict
www.cookpolitical.com/analysis/hou...
@cookpolitical.com #Redistrict
www.cookpolitical.com/analysis/hou...
November 26, 2025 at 8:32 PM
look, when the dog on your team has been dunking the basketball untouched for years it would be pretty surprising to see the other team finally roll up to the park with their own jersey-wearing labrador
Um. I just remembered that these have to go in the fridge until tomorrow, and these dishes don't have lids. 😳
November 27, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Um. I just remembered that these have to go in the fridge until tomorrow, and these dishes don't have lids. 😳
Who here really likes birthday cake? You're lying. If you liked birthday cake, you'd decorate one every week.
who actually likes electricity? raise your hand. haha, i see a joker back there. but ask yourself: how many times do you turn on the light in morning, just for fun? what about the afternoon. never, right? and why are you staying up so late? our forefathers tucked themselves in at 6pm like god inten—
November 27, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Who here really likes birthday cake? You're lying. If you liked birthday cake, you'd decorate one every week.
*clears throat* LISTEN TO URSULA. SHE IS CORRECT!
Anybody who is like “Piracy is activism!”—trust me, supporting your local library is about 1000% more effective activism, and it’s still free for you and authors still get paid!
November 26, 2025 at 9:46 PM
*clears throat* LISTEN TO URSULA. SHE IS CORRECT!
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AND supporting your local library is super important! If you actually DO want books to be available to everyone, the library *already exists* and is staffed by the people who are deep in the trenches of fighting censorship! Supporting the library is doing actual good for your community!
TAPS SCREEN
For like the zillionth time: Libraries are FREE for you, but WE still get compensated for our work!!
For like the zillionth time: Libraries are FREE for you, but WE still get compensated for our work!!
Just saw someone claim that authors who want to be paid for their work are "class traitors" because we "only let the wealthy" read our books, and I think I need to go into the woods to scream into the night for a bit.
It's $5, not your first-born child! I need that $5 for health insurance!
It's $5, not your first-born child! I need that $5 for health insurance!
November 26, 2025 at 8:01 PM
AND supporting your local library is super important! If you actually DO want books to be available to everyone, the library *already exists* and is staffed by the people who are deep in the trenches of fighting censorship! Supporting the library is doing actual good for your community!
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U.S. military pauses solo patrols on Okinawa after viral video of civilian’s arrest
US military pauses solo patrols on Okinawa after viral video of civilian’s arrest
www.stripes.com
November 26, 2025 at 9:40 AM
U.S. military pauses solo patrols on Okinawa after viral video of civilian’s arrest
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Second Josh Barro take I’ve seen in about a week and neither one of them was very smart-coded
November 26, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Second Josh Barro take I’ve seen in about a week and neither one of them was very smart-coded
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shhh, no he's right, us libs don't know aaaaaaanything about manly stuff like poker
[turns over hand] is this any good, Josh? it's all just fives and sevens, I don't know how many poker points that scores
[turns over hand] is this any good, Josh? it's all just fives and sevens, I don't know how many poker points that scores
November 26, 2025 at 1:34 AM
shhh, no he's right, us libs don't know aaaaaaanything about manly stuff like poker
[turns over hand] is this any good, Josh? it's all just fives and sevens, I don't know how many poker points that scores
[turns over hand] is this any good, Josh? it's all just fives and sevens, I don't know how many poker points that scores
This guy thinks his podcast is worth a minimum of $6/month. Poker is a Republican game, folks. 🤣
November 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM
This guy thinks his podcast is worth a minimum of $6/month. Poker is a Republican game, folks. 🤣
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Lots of people sharing this clip because it's funny and cathartic but I also genuinely believe it's important.
We have to win the narrative battle between "I live in a corrupt society and that's just how it is" and "I live in a corrupt society and we are going to defeat and humiliate these ghouls."
We have to win the narrative battle between "I live in a corrupt society and that's just how it is" and "I live in a corrupt society and we are going to defeat and humiliate these ghouls."
Good morning to Brazilian reporter Manuela Borges, who’s been waiting eleven years for this petty moment. ❤️ 🇧🇷
November 26, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Lots of people sharing this clip because it's funny and cathartic but I also genuinely believe it's important.
We have to win the narrative battle between "I live in a corrupt society and that's just how it is" and "I live in a corrupt society and we are going to defeat and humiliate these ghouls."
We have to win the narrative battle between "I live in a corrupt society and that's just how it is" and "I live in a corrupt society and we are going to defeat and humiliate these ghouls."
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With an offer of zero rent, the Veterans Community Project's tiny home villages extend housing — and hope — for homeless veterans.
With an offer of ‘zero rent,’ tiny home villages extend housing — and hope — for homeless veterans
The Veterans Community Project provides temporary housing in 240-square-foot homes for veterans who stay an average of 335 days to address problems.
www.stripes.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:26 AM
With an offer of zero rent, the Veterans Community Project's tiny home villages extend housing — and hope — for homeless veterans.
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Want to know how bad Donald Trump is losing his trade war with China?
Last month, he said China will buy 12 million tons of US soybeans by January. China hasn’t even bought 1/10th of that amount yet.
Trump is getting played by China while American farmers pay the price.
Last month, he said China will buy 12 million tons of US soybeans by January. China hasn’t even bought 1/10th of that amount yet.
Trump is getting played by China while American farmers pay the price.
CNBC: My understanding is the White House said that China was gonna buy 12 million tons of soybeans from the US by January. That's approaching and they've only purchased 332,000. China has not confirmed that pledge.
BROOKE ROLLINS: Your point is salient. We've got a significant way to go
BROOKE ROLLINS: Your point is salient. We've got a significant way to go
November 25, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Want to know how bad Donald Trump is losing his trade war with China?
Last month, he said China will buy 12 million tons of US soybeans by January. China hasn’t even bought 1/10th of that amount yet.
Trump is getting played by China while American farmers pay the price.
Last month, he said China will buy 12 million tons of US soybeans by January. China hasn’t even bought 1/10th of that amount yet.
Trump is getting played by China while American farmers pay the price.
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Well, well, well…❤️
Democrats are announcing a new investment to win over voters in rural areas — where the party has suffered deep losses in recent elections — by leaning on an economic message. n.pr/3XLWU62
Democrats plan a new investment in winning rural voters, who've fled the party
Democrats are announcing a new investment to win over voters in rural areas — where the party has suffered deep losses in recent elections — by leaning on an economic message.
n.pr
November 25, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Well, well, well…❤️
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I've been making the media rounds this week.
Today in my local paper, I'm urging Illinois policy makers (who should know better!) not to repeat the ethanol disaster—one of the worst land use and natural resource policies in American history—but this time for jet fuel.
Today in my local paper, I'm urging Illinois policy makers (who should know better!) not to repeat the ethanol disaster—one of the worst land use and natural resource policies in American history—but this time for jet fuel.
My Turn | Illinois agriculture should aim higher than jet fuel
"The governor is right that Illinois agriculture is in crisis. But the solution will not come from chasing another biofuel boom. It will come from using our extraordinary soils to
www.news-gazette.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:17 PM
I've been making the media rounds this week.
Today in my local paper, I'm urging Illinois policy makers (who should know better!) not to repeat the ethanol disaster—one of the worst land use and natural resource policies in American history—but this time for jet fuel.
Today in my local paper, I'm urging Illinois policy makers (who should know better!) not to repeat the ethanol disaster—one of the worst land use and natural resource policies in American history—but this time for jet fuel.
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Books don't sell nearly as many copies as you think they do. Every sale has significance. This is especially true of preorders and first week of publication orders. These move mountains for authors.
I see some book piracy discourse, and, to make a positive argument in favor of buying books, your marginal ability to influence what books get published and support the careers of writers you like is massive compared to most other forms of media.
November 26, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Books don't sell nearly as many copies as you think they do. Every sale has significance. This is especially true of preorders and first week of publication orders. These move mountains for authors.
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I hurt too much to pay attention to anything with a story, but the friendly noise would keep me company.
November 25, 2025 at 10:55 PM
I hurt too much to pay attention to anything with a story, but the friendly noise would keep me company.
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We're sorry you've been poisoned by drinking "forever chemicals." Here's a credit on your next bill.
November 25, 2025 at 5:15 PM
We're sorry you've been poisoned by drinking "forever chemicals." Here's a credit on your next bill.
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I know zero real scientists who say this.
November 25, 2025 at 8:37 PM
I know zero real scientists who say this.
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Is this cheese grater conscious? Many users feel they're talking to a real person. Scientists say it's time to consider whether they're onto something.
November 25, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Is this cheese grater conscious? Many users feel they're talking to a real person. Scientists say it's time to consider whether they're onto something.
Peterman is running for Secretary of State in #Iowa.
This issue goes to the heart of something larger than the office I’m running for. As a former Navy Helicopter pilot, I feel obligated to condemn these attacks against Senator Mark Kelly and his colleagues.
November 25, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Peterman is running for Secretary of State in #Iowa.
Milquetoast.
Fighting for fairness in the lives of Iowa families and making government serve regular people is what public service is all about - I've done it as Assistant Attorney General. I've done it as State Auditor. I'll keep doing it as your governor.
November 25, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Milquetoast.
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Right now on reddit there's a guy inventing a new kind of brick to build his home with and it's going about as well as you can imagine
November 25, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Right now on reddit there's a guy inventing a new kind of brick to build his home with and it's going about as well as you can imagine
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He claims the bricks were inspired by the block chain. Engineers, please look away now.
November 25, 2025 at 9:07 PM
He claims the bricks were inspired by the block chain. Engineers, please look away now.