Ben Floreancig
@benmf.bsky.social
Former teacher, current lawyer, forever giraffe enthusiast.
Thoughts my own, RTs not endorsements, etc.
He/him unless I'm at the Eras Tour, then I'm just one of the girlies.
Thoughts my own, RTs not endorsements, etc.
He/him unless I'm at the Eras Tour, then I'm just one of the girlies.
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currently in tears over these two dogs
May 15, 2024 at 3:54 AM
currently in tears over these two dogs
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We got there! Together, we raised over $564,000 for
@translifeline.bsky.social. 🏳️⚧️
Trans rights are human rights and all are deserving of equality and love.
To everyone who was a part of this, from myself,
@goberthicks.bsky.social, and all of us here at Tolarian Community College: THANK YOU. 💙💜🤍
@translifeline.bsky.social. 🏳️⚧️
Trans rights are human rights and all are deserving of equality and love.
To everyone who was a part of this, from myself,
@goberthicks.bsky.social, and all of us here at Tolarian Community College: THANK YOU. 💙💜🤍
February 15, 2025 at 7:12 PM
We got there! Together, we raised over $564,000 for
@translifeline.bsky.social. 🏳️⚧️
Trans rights are human rights and all are deserving of equality and love.
To everyone who was a part of this, from myself,
@goberthicks.bsky.social, and all of us here at Tolarian Community College: THANK YOU. 💙💜🤍
@translifeline.bsky.social. 🏳️⚧️
Trans rights are human rights and all are deserving of equality and love.
To everyone who was a part of this, from myself,
@goberthicks.bsky.social, and all of us here at Tolarian Community College: THANK YOU. 💙💜🤍
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“If no lawyer within earshot of the President is willing to give him that advice, then I expect you will eventually find someone who is enough of a fool, or enough of a coward, to file your motion. But it was never going to be me.”
Damn.
static01.nyt.com/newsgraphics...
Damn.
static01.nyt.com/newsgraphics...
static01.nyt.com
February 14, 2025 at 3:54 PM
“If no lawyer within earshot of the President is willing to give him that advice, then I expect you will eventually find someone who is enough of a fool, or enough of a coward, to file your motion. But it was never going to be me.”
Damn.
static01.nyt.com/newsgraphics...
Damn.
static01.nyt.com/newsgraphics...
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Maybe 17 beers and 13,000 calories worth of spinach and artichoke dip will help me feel better about the world
February 9, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Maybe 17 beers and 13,000 calories worth of spinach and artichoke dip will help me feel better about the world
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funniest highlights of the philly police scanner, a thread
February 10, 2025 at 3:12 AM
funniest highlights of the philly police scanner, a thread
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70,000 people in a stadium yelling "a minor." Christ
February 10, 2025 at 1:39 AM
70,000 people in a stadium yelling "a minor." Christ
You can't tell me this isn't a space dino.
February 7, 2025 at 7:19 PM
You can't tell me this isn't a space dino.
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THIS IS IT. The special general elections for Florida’s 1st & 6th Congressional Districts are on APRIL 1, 2025. If we flip these seats, we can STOP Project 2025. No excuses! Mark your calendars! Show up!
February 6, 2025 at 12:03 PM
THIS IS IT. The special general elections for Florida’s 1st & 6th Congressional Districts are on APRIL 1, 2025. If we flip these seats, we can STOP Project 2025. No excuses! Mark your calendars! Show up!
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So far here’s a list of companies reinforcing their commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
Apple
Costco
Bank of America
Delta
JP Morgan
Marriott
Microsoft
Procter & Gamble
Goldman Sachs
American Airlines
Southwest Airlines
United Airlines
Catholic Health
Apple
Costco
Bank of America
Delta
JP Morgan
Marriott
Microsoft
Procter & Gamble
Goldman Sachs
American Airlines
Southwest Airlines
United Airlines
Catholic Health
January 26, 2025 at 9:14 PM
So far here’s a list of companies reinforcing their commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
Apple
Costco
Bank of America
Delta
JP Morgan
Marriott
Microsoft
Procter & Gamble
Goldman Sachs
American Airlines
Southwest Airlines
United Airlines
Catholic Health
Apple
Costco
Bank of America
Delta
JP Morgan
Marriott
Microsoft
Procter & Gamble
Goldman Sachs
American Airlines
Southwest Airlines
United Airlines
Catholic Health
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In the grocery store asking the eggs why they aren’t cheaper after the president’s executive order on lowering costs. They aren’t answering. Typical.
January 21, 2025 at 10:30 PM
In the grocery store asking the eggs why they aren’t cheaper after the president’s executive order on lowering costs. They aren’t answering. Typical.
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My hot take is that joy is good
January 20, 2025 at 3:15 AM
My hot take is that joy is good
Push back against the TikTok conspiracy theories. This was not the federal government upset they couldn’t control it. It was not them trying to stop people from communicating or sharing news. It was a national security threat. Full stop.
January 19, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Push back against the TikTok conspiracy theories. This was not the federal government upset they couldn’t control it. It was not them trying to stop people from communicating or sharing news. It was a national security threat. Full stop.
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your honor, while plaintiffs are horrified at the slanderous lyrics, we concede that it is, legally, a banger
![from the Drake complaint against UMG over Not Like Us
10. UMG's campaign was successful. The Recording cloaks cleverly dangerous lyrics behind a catchy beat and inviting hook. Capitalizing on these attributes, UMG used every tool at..." [screencap cuts off]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:zltqtmydso6kikzw7wafpj4p/bafkreibyrv2dfbsfazdz2ymgt4jg7rpecb4m72xljyalseylno6jgajmsa@jpeg)
January 16, 2025 at 4:53 AM
your honor, while plaintiffs are horrified at the slanderous lyrics, we concede that it is, legally, a banger
My work computer has been installing an update for the past 30 minutes. The fan sounds like it’s about to actually explode.
It better be able to make me breakfast or something after all this.
It better be able to make me breakfast or something after all this.
January 16, 2025 at 1:43 PM
My work computer has been installing an update for the past 30 minutes. The fan sounds like it’s about to actually explode.
It better be able to make me breakfast or something after all this.
It better be able to make me breakfast or something after all this.
How do I tell BlueSky to just stop showing me anything Trump related? I’ve muted every single word I can think of, but that doesn’t stop the posts that are *images* of text.
January 16, 2025 at 1:41 PM
How do I tell BlueSky to just stop showing me anything Trump related? I’ve muted every single word I can think of, but that doesn’t stop the posts that are *images* of text.
I did some shopping on Amazon for a religious co-worker and wound up purchasing something faith-related. Now Amazon apparently thinks I'll be leaving for the seminary any moment.
January 15, 2025 at 6:02 PM
I did some shopping on Amazon for a religious co-worker and wound up purchasing something faith-related. Now Amazon apparently thinks I'll be leaving for the seminary any moment.
Wow, I do not like this.
This infrared image from NASA Spitzer Space Telescope shows the Helix nebula, a cosmic starlet often photographed by amateur astronomers for its vivid colors and eerie resemblance to a giant eye.
Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/Univ.of Ariz.
Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/Univ.of Ariz.
January 13, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Wow, I do not like this.
I just got an e-mail that my therapist is back in office after taking parental leave. I'm scheduled for the next three weeks. My depression is about to catch some serious hands.
January 13, 2025 at 8:41 PM
I just got an e-mail that my therapist is back in office after taking parental leave. I'm scheduled for the next three weeks. My depression is about to catch some serious hands.
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a friend texted me this and I felt I should share it
January 13, 2025 at 3:50 PM
a friend texted me this and I felt I should share it