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beanietvq

@beanietvq.bsky.social

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(she/her) A mom, grieving parent, liberal voter, LGBTQ supporter, pet mom & lady who is always knitting, creating normalcy around grief (pic is of all my kids) 💕

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beanietvq @beanietvq.bsky.social · Nov 13

Hello!
I’m happy to be here with so many of you from Threads.
I’m learning to live with grief after the unexpected death of my son David.
I share my observations through grief notes.
It would be my honor if you’d read what my daughter Kyra wrote about her little brother. 💕
It’s a two minute read.

David Swerrie Obituary (1993 - 2023) - Legacy Remembers

View David Alexander Swerrie's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.

www.legacy.com

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beanietvq @beanietvq.bsky.social · 41m

Our sweet 15 year old dog Teddy died tonight. We will miss her so much.
She’s always been a really good dog.
We’re going to miss her quirky little self.
This is the hard part of having a dog.
But she’s been absolutely worth it.
🫶✨

My sweet white little dog is laying in a pet bed.

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Asha Rangappa @asharangappa.bsky.social · 7h

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Quinta Jurecic @qjurecic.bsky.social · 9h

he's going to come after you either way, so you might as well act with integrity

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beanietvq @beanietvq.bsky.social · 14h

The United States of America is the melting pot for people from all around the world.
So every person here is a Heritage American.
Anyone saying otherwise is absolutely wrong.

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Taniel @taniel.bsky.social · 19h

JUST IN: The Republican Mayor of Fairbanks, Alaska’s second biggest city, lost re-election last night to a Democrat.

Mayor David Pruhs is a conservative who fought protections for LGBTQ+ residents; he made comments this year drew condemnation this year from Alaska Natives. He lost to Mindy O'Neall.

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Melanie D’Arrigo @darrigomelanie.bsky.social · 1d

I feel like this photo of masked, armed men pepper spraying a pastor protecting his community is going to be a defining picture of this moment in America for a long, long time.

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beanietvq @beanietvq.bsky.social · 1d

I finished my Love Story top (Scéal Grá by Ailbíona McLochlainn) and wore it to work. It’s beautiful.
#knit 🧶

Smiling woman wearing a knit top in shades of gold cream and light brown with a lace pattern at the bodice resembling drooping blossoms. The remainder of the top is stockinette stitch, showing off the beautiful yarn.

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Pear 🍐 @purelypear.bsky.social · 2d

to understand what hurts, and befriend it ... in a healing way ... our life's journey.

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beanietvq @beanietvq.bsky.social · 2d

Maybe it’s only viewable for Cafe Insiders? I’m not sure.

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beanietvq @beanietvq.bsky.social · 2d

mailchi.mp/cafe/cafe-in...
Stand up and fight

An Extraordinary Opinion for Extraordinary Times

mailchi.mp

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beanietvq @beanietvq.bsky.social · 2d

Grief note: I’m reading books and watching lectures that explore grief in everyday life.
Telling our trauma story is a positive part of the process of integrating good grief into our lives going forward.
That’s comforting to know.
I am listening and appreciate those who listen to me.
#grief

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Sherrilyn Ifill @sifill.bsky.social · 3d

All I ask is that you watch and listen for 2 mins.

youtu.be/AxZDE8PBhFk

Amazing Grace

YouTube video by Save America Movement

youtu.be

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beanietvq @beanietvq.bsky.social · 3d

Thanks. I didn’t check that before I blocked them.

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beanietvq @beanietvq.bsky.social · 3d

The list is made by a user with one follower who is also only following one.
Likely a new bot.
I’ve blocked them.

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Hoon @hoon.bsky.social · 4d

Hero

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beanietvq @beanietvq.bsky.social · 3d

To be supportive and nurture your relationships, this is insightful advice.
Thank you @purelypear for the reminder. 🫶✨

Pear 🍐 @purelypear.bsky.social · 3d

Instead of telling someone they are wrong for their negative thought, ask them why they think that. It’s an open ended question that is welcoming instead of dismissing their belief. In that moment, it is isolating and invalidating.

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David Roberts @volts.wtf · 3d

It's increasingly clear that the president lives in a constructed bubble of unreality designed by aides who are manipulating him in order to take control of US policy. Seems like an important story - wish media would cover it.

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beanietvq @beanietvq.bsky.social · 3d

He committed fraud against the United States to build his “hospital company”.
So there’s that.

Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 3d

Using massive Medicaid and Medicare fraud.

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beanietvq @beanietvq.bsky.social · 3d

I read the whole order.
It is clear and powerful.
Pg 31 of 32:
“Defendants have made a range of arguments that, if accepted, risk blurring the line between civil and military federal power—to the detriment of this nation.”

Roger Parloff @rparloff.bsky.social · 3d

Judge Immergut (my new favorite judge) issued her 31-page opinion, barring federalization of 200 National Guard troops in Portland, <48 hrs after entering the case. It’s a model of restrained but powerful prose & reasoning. Read it yourself ...
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
1/3

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YakHappy @yakhappy.bsky.social · 7d

Yes, it's a YT reel, and it's an important message from the kind of business owner we need more of in the US (and around the world).
www.youtube.com/shorts/l-9sd...

It's all of us against the wealthy, not Left vs Right!!!

YouTube video by The Tony Michaels Podcast

www.youtube.com

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Andy Behrman @electroboyusa.bsky.social · 4d

Ammar Campa-Najjar is Gavin Newsom's "poster boy" for #Prop50 in California -- follow @ammarcampanajjar.bsky.social as he beats #MAGA Rep. Darrell Issa for Congress in #CA48

Let's win 5 new Democratic seats in California!

Chip in $5, $10, $25, $50, $100 or more: secure.actblue.com/donate/a-b-sky

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beanietvq @beanietvq.bsky.social · 4d

I’m a subscriber and monthly supporter.
Speak up for those being targeted.
Fight this brutal authoritarianism.

6aces.bsky.social @6aces.bsky.social · 4d

This is a wonderful discussion. Principled, moral, righteous!
Please listen. Then subscribe. Donate if you are able.

Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 4d

Stop grading Republicans on a curve. There are no Republican heroes in the fight for democracy. Staying grounded in the truth is essential — our democracy depends on it. www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDs3...

beanietvq @beanietvq.bsky.social · 4d

Knitted ruffles. I like them.
#knit 🧶

A knitted top in stockinette stitching with four vertical garter stitch knitted ruffles center front, design by Veera Välimäki
Yarn dyer Ballyhoura Fibres

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Laguna Beach Democratic Club @lagunabeachdems.bsky.social · 4d

Julian Sanchez
@normative.bsky.social
One thing that comes through awfully clearly in these ICE videos is how many of these goons gravitated toward the job because being able to assault people with impunity is a big thrill for them.

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Steven Beschloss @stevenbeschloss.bsky.social · 4d

We are in this mess because Donald Trump is a hateful bigot, narcissist and sadist who can’t stand the fact that most people can’t stand him so he needs to mete out retribution to punish all those who hate him for who and what he is. That…and millions who cheer on his hateful ways. What a world.

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GasheadAu @murphyami.bsky.social · 4d

I knew I followed you for a good reason.

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