dana
dsussman.bsky.social
dana
@dsussman.bsky.social
Hi all! Things I enjoy and might post about include: knitting, beading, pottery, Balkan dance and music, and cooking.
This is so cool - scientists are attaching trackers to butterflies to watch them migrate! (NYT gift link)
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/17/s...
We Can Now Track Individual Monarch Butterflies. It’s a Revelation.
www.nytimes.com
November 18, 2025 at 5:08 AM
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Definitely fill out this survey
itep.org ITEP @itep.org · Aug 29
The IRS wants Americans to weigh in on Direct File, the agency's free tax filing program.

We already know Direct File has been widely popular and successful.

The program could save Americans billions annually between filing fees and time costs.
www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs...
IRS asks for public input on free tax filing options to inform congressional report | Internal Revenue Service
IR-2025-85, Aug. 21, 2025 — The IRS invites the public to participate in an anonymous feedback survey on tax preparation and filing options, which will run through Sept. 5, 2025.
www.irs.gov
August 29, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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Oh, no.

Three generations of nerds bow their heads and weep.
Very sorry to hear about the death of Tom Lehrer at age 97. The cleverest, funniest singer/songwriter of all time, even if he lost interest in the whole business pretty quickly? www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIlJ...
Tom Lehrer - National Brotherhood Week
www.youtube.com
July 27, 2025 at 4:51 PM
This is the largest Slug I've made so far using the amazing pattern by @gwenbeads.bsky.social I intend to turn it into a necklace somehow, maybe with wirework links. #beading
July 14, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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The President—who uses antisemitic slurs—is building concentration camps and an enormous secret police force.

Ya know, maybe this is just because I’m Jewish, but I wish the political opposition and the media made a bigger deal about it!
July 5, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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Hi! This is *actually* antisemitism, in case you have been confused in any way.
Trump refers to bankers as "shylocks"
July 4, 2025 at 2:03 AM
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"I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States."
May 4, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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1/5 Watched @hcrichardson.bsky.social & Sen. Angus King today. Sen. King spoke of writing your Reps. & Sen. How important it is, it does make a difference. Then saw this. A lot of screen shots but a good idea. Stick to issues effecting you or those you know. Be Specific.
April 18, 2025 at 3:08 AM
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If you wanted to cut waste, fraud, and abuse, you would empower the inspectors general.

If you wanted more waste, fraud, and abuse, you would fire them.
February 17, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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At.
Gunpoint.

Musk is telling duly appointed and security cleared government officials that they will be shot if they don't turn over to Musk sensitive information to which he has no right.

In any other country, we'd call it a coup.
February 2, 2025 at 6:01 PM