Mandy
@flyingcape.bsky.social
📍 Living in Co Springs | she/her | UT Austin alum + native Texan (Bee, Galveston, Tarrant, and Travis iykyk) | Interests: data, history, politics
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Happy Hanukkah to those in Colorado & across the country.
It's been an especially challenging year for the Jewish community, but I hope this celebration of light brings you hope, time with family & loved ones, & a bright holiday season.
It's been an especially challenging year for the Jewish community, but I hope this celebration of light brings you hope, time with family & loved ones, & a bright holiday season.
December 15, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Happy Hanukkah to those in Colorado & across the country.
It's been an especially challenging year for the Jewish community, but I hope this celebration of light brings you hope, time with family & loved ones, & a bright holiday season.
It's been an especially challenging year for the Jewish community, but I hope this celebration of light brings you hope, time with family & loved ones, & a bright holiday season.
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Thirteen years ago, 20 children and six educators were killed in a horrific shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary.
Our students deserve to grow up and go to school without fear. I will keep fighting for policies that keep our communities safe from acts of senseless gun violence.
Our students deserve to grow up and go to school without fear. I will keep fighting for policies that keep our communities safe from acts of senseless gun violence.
December 14, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Thirteen years ago, 20 children and six educators were killed in a horrific shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary.
Our students deserve to grow up and go to school without fear. I will keep fighting for policies that keep our communities safe from acts of senseless gun violence.
Our students deserve to grow up and go to school without fear. I will keep fighting for policies that keep our communities safe from acts of senseless gun violence.
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One thing Americans have to break themselves out of is assuming certain policies are impossible, because all this is a policy choice and a sizable chunk of the world isn’t worried about their schools be shot up.
December 14, 2025 at 2:19 AM
One thing Americans have to break themselves out of is assuming certain policies are impossible, because all this is a policy choice and a sizable chunk of the world isn’t worried about their schools be shot up.
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i will amend my earlier tweet. whichever party solves the prices of housing *and child care* will rule america for a generation
December 13, 2025 at 1:54 AM
i will amend my earlier tweet. whichever party solves the prices of housing *and child care* will rule america for a generation
At King Soopers this evening and yeahh I bought it ☺️
December 13, 2025 at 4:42 AM
At King Soopers this evening and yeahh I bought it ☺️
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BREAKING: Trump’s DOJ is suing me.
This lawsuit is in response to my refusal to hand over sensitive Colorado voter information, including voters’ driver's license numbers and the last four of their social security numbers.
This lawsuit is in response to my refusal to hand over sensitive Colorado voter information, including voters’ driver's license numbers and the last four of their social security numbers.
December 12, 2025 at 8:49 PM
BREAKING: Trump’s DOJ is suing me.
This lawsuit is in response to my refusal to hand over sensitive Colorado voter information, including voters’ driver's license numbers and the last four of their social security numbers.
This lawsuit is in response to my refusal to hand over sensitive Colorado voter information, including voters’ driver's license numbers and the last four of their social security numbers.
Drone show we came across this evening. Colorado Springs ✨
December 13, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Drone show we came across this evening. Colorado Springs ✨
Today my oldest kiddo turned 5yo. Definitely one of the best days ever and a favorite day for me. Happy Friday, everyone!
a painting of the virgin mary with the year 2001 on the bottom right
Alt: A sparkling graphic of La Virgen de Guadalupe (Our Lady of Guadalupe). A powerful symbol of faith, identity, and unity.
media.tenor.com
December 13, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Today my oldest kiddo turned 5yo. Definitely one of the best days ever and a favorite day for me. Happy Friday, everyone!
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An analysis of the K-12 School Shooting Database by The Trace found that over 99% of shootings at high school sporting events weren’t preplanned—most began as disputes that escalated. When people bring guns into these spaces, conflicts can turn deadly. More guns in more places do NOT make us safer.
5 Things We Learned About Shootings at High School Sports Events
Most took place at football games — and in the South.
www.thetrace.org
December 12, 2025 at 5:12 PM
An analysis of the K-12 School Shooting Database by The Trace found that over 99% of shootings at high school sporting events weren’t preplanned—most began as disputes that escalated. When people bring guns into these spaces, conflicts can turn deadly. More guns in more places do NOT make us safer.
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Images of the Virgin of Guadalupe on their backs, devotees of Mexico’s patron saint flooded streets on the north side of the capital overnight, converging with music, bottle rockets, candles and prayers on the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Thousands of devotees flood Mexico City for Virgin of Guadalupe pilgrimage
Devotees of Mexico's patron saint, the Virgin of Guadalupe, have flooded the streets of the capital.
bit.ly
December 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Images of the Virgin of Guadalupe on their backs, devotees of Mexico’s patron saint flooded streets on the north side of the capital overnight, converging with music, bottle rockets, candles and prayers on the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
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DALLAS (AP) — Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett launches bid for U.S. Senate in Texas, looking to flip a Republican-held seat.
December 8, 2025 at 8:49 PM
DALLAS (AP) — Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett launches bid for U.S. Senate in Texas, looking to flip a Republican-held seat.
Driving out to Canon City, CO to catch the Santa Express 🚂🎄
December 7, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Driving out to Canon City, CO to catch the Santa Express 🚂🎄
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Why make college affordable when college students can just throw footballs into Dr. Pepper cans for everybody’s entertainment
December 6, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Why make college affordable when college students can just throw footballs into Dr. Pepper cans for everybody’s entertainment
I went for a jog bc it's been a stressful week at work, y'all.. And then I tripped and ROLLED to a sitting position (lucky to be honest)... on a stretch of the sidewalk where there was ZERO snow/ice. 😳
Sucks to be clumsy.
Sucks to be clumsy.
December 6, 2025 at 10:18 PM
I went for a jog bc it's been a stressful week at work, y'all.. And then I tripped and ROLLED to a sitting position (lucky to be honest)... on a stretch of the sidewalk where there was ZERO snow/ice. 😳
Sucks to be clumsy.
Sucks to be clumsy.
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University of Alabama suspended publication of two student-run magazines, claiming they weren’t in compliance with federal guidance on DEI
“This is an attack on the student press and nothing less”
“This is an attack on the student press and nothing less”
University of Alabama shuts down student magazines for Black students, women students
University officials told editors of Alice and Nineteen Fifty-Six that they believed they were out of compliance with Trump administration guidance on anti-DEI policies.
www.whatimreading.net
December 4, 2025 at 12:37 AM
University of Alabama suspended publication of two student-run magazines, claiming they weren’t in compliance with federal guidance on DEI
“This is an attack on the student press and nothing less”
“This is an attack on the student press and nothing less”
Feels like a losing battle to clear the driveway if it keeps snowing! I guess it's snow season in Colorado Springs ❄️
December 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Feels like a losing battle to clear the driveway if it keeps snowing! I guess it's snow season in Colorado Springs ❄️
The little garden yard sign is working, more flurries!
December 1, 2025 at 1:33 AM
The little garden yard sign is working, more flurries!
I enjoyed the first volume of Stranger Things season 5, took a minute for me to get into it, but damn I'm into it 🧙♀️✨
December 1, 2025 at 12:44 AM
I enjoyed the first volume of Stranger Things season 5, took a minute for me to get into it, but damn I'm into it 🧙♀️✨
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Another thing, paying graduate students peanuts to grade work, then suspending them for doing that work justifies massive, disruptive protest.
November 30, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Another thing, paying graduate students peanuts to grade work, then suspending them for doing that work justifies massive, disruptive protest.
I think the snow stopped. Aww Lol. But it still counts!
a woman wearing a scarf and a hat is standing in the snow .
Alt: a woman wearing a scarf and a hat is standing in the snow. It's Lorelei Gilmore from Gilmore Girls with text that says "I SMELL SNOW!"
media.tenor.com
November 30, 2025 at 2:49 PM
I think the snow stopped. Aww Lol. But it still counts!
We've got a light, beautiful snow coming down this morning. First snow in the broadmoor/Cheyenne mountain area! ❄️
November 30, 2025 at 2:34 PM
We've got a light, beautiful snow coming down this morning. First snow in the broadmoor/Cheyenne mountain area! ❄️
I'm looking at winter coats for my dogs and the options are adorable and belly laugh! inducing 😄
November 30, 2025 at 2:44 AM
I'm looking at winter coats for my dogs and the options are adorable and belly laugh! inducing 😄
I'd dare to say there is nothing Texas Longhorns love more than beating the Aggies. 😄 Nothing, y'all.
In particular in football. But I've been hyped at a tennis match before too, lol.
In particular in football. But I've been hyped at a tennis match before too, lol.
November 29, 2025 at 6:14 PM
I'd dare to say there is nothing Texas Longhorns love more than beating the Aggies. 😄 Nothing, y'all.
In particular in football. But I've been hyped at a tennis match before too, lol.
In particular in football. But I've been hyped at a tennis match before too, lol.
I blew through The Paris Wife, even returning it to the library early!
Booksky post. It's a historical fiction novel about Hadley Richardson, the first wife of author Ernest Hemingway. Absolutely enjoyed it. It chronicles their marriage during the 1920s in Paris.
Booksky post. It's a historical fiction novel about Hadley Richardson, the first wife of author Ernest Hemingway. Absolutely enjoyed it. It chronicles their marriage during the 1920s in Paris.
November 28, 2025 at 9:18 PM
I blew through The Paris Wife, even returning it to the library early!
Booksky post. It's a historical fiction novel about Hadley Richardson, the first wife of author Ernest Hemingway. Absolutely enjoyed it. It chronicles their marriage during the 1920s in Paris.
Booksky post. It's a historical fiction novel about Hadley Richardson, the first wife of author Ernest Hemingway. Absolutely enjoyed it. It chronicles their marriage during the 1920s in Paris.
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Sarah Beckstrom's ex-boyfriend told NBC News she dreamed of becoming an FBI special agent.
She didn't want to deploy to D.C.
"She hated it. She cried about it."
But she started visiting monuments and museums and started enjoying it.
May she rest in peace.
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
She didn't want to deploy to D.C.
"She hated it. She cried about it."
But she started visiting monuments and museums and started enjoying it.
May she rest in peace.
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
National Guard member killed in D.C. shooting remembered for 'heart of gold'
The slain soldier’s former boyfriend recalled her empathy and generosity. “She doesn’t even have to know you and she’ll do anything for you,” he said.
www.nbcnews.com
November 28, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Sarah Beckstrom's ex-boyfriend told NBC News she dreamed of becoming an FBI special agent.
She didn't want to deploy to D.C.
"She hated it. She cried about it."
But she started visiting monuments and museums and started enjoying it.
May she rest in peace.
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
She didn't want to deploy to D.C.
"She hated it. She cried about it."
But she started visiting monuments and museums and started enjoying it.
May she rest in peace.
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...