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Beth @blueskybeth.bsky.social · 1d

I understand why someone might come by and pilfer our glass bottles and cans for recycling money, but why would they take our trash bags? Really hoping it’s not identity theft motives. Really don’t want to have to lock our bins. #PDX

Beth @blueskybeth.bsky.social · 1d

“Some wolf-catchers had at least a dozen servants, including, at one point, a baker for the hunting dogs’ bread.”

A baker for the _dogs’_ bread.

newrepublic.com/article/2011...

When Is It Right to Kill a Wolf?

In France, wolves have become a crucible for political tensions. Royal wolf-catchers—whose job dates back to the 800s—are feeling the pressure.

newrepublic.com

Beth @blueskybeth.bsky.social · 1d

The fun part about contracting for a major health insurer is that my personal health insurance plan is vey poor.

Wait, that’s not fun. The fun part is that I am now very well trained to argue the specifics of denied claims and coverage.

Oh, that’s also not fun.

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Beth @blueskybeth.bsky.social · 2d

Left was me, right was Jacob! Both in round pans hence the perfect shape. And he made both doughs so it was an unfair quiz. I just applied the toppings chaotically.

Beth @blueskybeth.bsky.social · 6d

A tale of two pizzas. Which one was made by @jacobgrier.bsky.social and which one was made by me?

Two pizzas. One looks like a perfect red sauce pizza, the other looks like Picasso made pizza.

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Beth @blueskybeth.bsky.social · 6d

A tale of two pizzas. Which one was made by @jacobgrier.bsky.social and which one was made by me?

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Beth @blueskybeth.bsky.social · 7d

Best of the internet, 10/01/25

🌻The Killing of a Sacred Snep🪐 @fm-synth.bsky.social · 8d

It's officially October 1st so that means you all have to repost Assorted cheese
hell.....yes

A package of assorted cheese with a cracker in a plastic container, from Westside Market, New York City on 77 Seventh Ave

The label reads:

Assorted cheese
hell.....yes

THE SKY IS DARK THE WIND IS COLD
THE NIGHT IS YOUNG BEFORE IT'S
OLD AND GREY. WE WILL KNOW THE
THRILL OF IT ALL--BRYAN FREEY

there is a barcode and it says 1 PCS

Packed on: & Sell by: OCT 01

Total price $5.99

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Beth @blueskybeth.bsky.social · 10d

Look at that face. Someone take her.

Adoptable Dogs @adoptabledogs.bsky.social · 10d

Blossom -- Urgent!!! Almost out of Time!!! 🐕
Baby female Labrador Retriever mix
Adoptable from Companion Animal Protection Society (Thousand Oaks, CA)

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/blossom-urgent-almost-out-of-time-78488187/ca/thousand-oaks/companion-animal-protection-society-ca3066/

Blossom -- Urgent!!! Almost out of Time!!! is a Baby Labrador Retriever mix

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Beth @blueskybeth.bsky.social · 11d

It’s a perfect fall day.

Jacob Grier @jacobgrier.bsky.social · 11d

Greetings from me and @blueskybeth.bsky.social in war-torn Portland.

Two people biking: me in front in a blue helmet, Beth in back in a red shirt. The sky is blue and there are big green trees

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Beth @blueskybeth.bsky.social · 11d

Ooh, we missed the chance to try one of these in June!

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Beth @blueskybeth.bsky.social · 12d

Good morning to all you headless turkeys

A deep brown, shiny, crumbly chocolate cake in the shape of a turkey rests on a round wooden cutting board atop a pomegranate colored table. There was not enough batter to fill the cake mould completely, resulting in a turkey without a head.

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Beth @blueskybeth.bsky.social · 17d

Aubie would appreciate it if you could all be a little slower, in cars and in life.

A tricolor Australian Shepard stands with his tongue out next to a yellow sign with black letters that says “please slow down.”

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Beth @blueskybeth.bsky.social · 22d

I am in Des Moines, Iowa this week. I know a storm is coming because my hotel window, which does not open, just began creaking with the force of the wind. #iowa #desmoines #storms

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Beth @blueskybeth.bsky.social · 24d

There is no greater gift when traveling alone than the gift of an empty neighboring seat.

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Beth @blueskybeth.bsky.social · 25d

Happy weekend to all from Aubie and his favorite outdoor ball.

A tricolor Australian Shepherd dog sits on an outdoor grey couch with a purple webbed rubber ball between his paws. His ears are down and his mouth is slightly open, giving him a satisfied look.

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Reposted by Beth

Seabird @seabirdreader.bsky.social · Sep 4

Last night we held our first summit of Portland Seabirders, aka the gathering of the gulls. Great to get everyone together in real life! @blueskybeth.bsky.social, @bmortimer.bsky.social, @scarequotes.com, @jacobgrier.bsky.social, and thanks to @reneschiller.com for bringing the table mascots.

A group gathered around a table, with a stuffed toy seagull and puffin in the front

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Beth @blueskybeth.bsky.social · Sep 2

Sending a cease and desist to the large spider who thought my cortisol wasn’t high enough on this post-holiday Tuesday and decided to sidle up by my shoulder on the front porch bench.

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Beth @blueskybeth.bsky.social · Sep 1

If you consider Renaissance art to be adult content, this warning for my tech article on user research is appropriate. It’s a painting of Adam and Eve, though, and since children are so impressionable I heartily support blocking biblical scenes to avoid radicalizing them into hardcore Christianity.

Seabird @seabirdreader.bsky.social · Aug 31

Avid Seabirder @blueskybeth.bsky.social on reconsidering where research belongs in tech companies:
medium.com/design-bootc...