Will
@fringetastic.bsky.social
Chicago. Very unsure whether I really want to do this social media thing again but definitely not here for outrage.
Trains >>>> Planes.
At least when it is a direct route.
Yes, I originally had the signs going the wrong way and No, I haven't been drinking -- yet! 😆
At least when it is a direct route.
Yes, I originally had the signs going the wrong way and No, I haven't been drinking -- yet! 😆
Packing the booze picnic. Scotch, Manhattan, Manhattan, Rusty Nail, Rusty Nail, Optimist Old Fashioned.
December 23, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Trains >>>> Planes.
At least when it is a direct route.
Yes, I originally had the signs going the wrong way and No, I haven't been drinking -- yet! 😆
At least when it is a direct route.
Yes, I originally had the signs going the wrong way and No, I haven't been drinking -- yet! 😆
@kaydaly.bsky.social I should introduce you and @stacia.bsky.social because you're both great and because you both deal with writing and editing. Kay is a friend here in Chicago and an author while Stacia is a friend from college and an editor. hi hi!
December 23, 2025 at 9:13 PM
@kaydaly.bsky.social I should introduce you and @stacia.bsky.social because you're both great and because you both deal with writing and editing. Kay is a friend here in Chicago and an author while Stacia is a friend from college and an editor. hi hi!
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Bringing back Limewire to illegally rip copies of reporting suppressed by the government is definitely some cyberpunk shit
December 23, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Bringing back Limewire to illegally rip copies of reporting suppressed by the government is definitely some cyberpunk shit
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Everyone else go home — this is the year we secure ABOLISH ICE on a Chicago Snowplow
chicagoshovels.org
chicagoshovels.org
December 17, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Everyone else go home — this is the year we secure ABOLISH ICE on a Chicago Snowplow
chicagoshovels.org
chicagoshovels.org
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This is fucking grim. Somebody invented a white guy, an "IT professional" named Edward Crabtree, who stopped the Bondi shooting and spread it all over the internet, which was picked up by AI agents and slop aggregation sites.
The real hero is a fruit stand owner named Ahmed el Ahmed.
The real hero is a fruit stand owner named Ahmed el Ahmed.
December 14, 2025 at 8:02 PM
This is fucking grim. Somebody invented a white guy, an "IT professional" named Edward Crabtree, who stopped the Bondi shooting and spread it all over the internet, which was picked up by AI agents and slop aggregation sites.
The real hero is a fruit stand owner named Ahmed el Ahmed.
The real hero is a fruit stand owner named Ahmed el Ahmed.
@lizzyisi.bsky.social's super power is Skarsgard-dar.
December 13, 2025 at 1:25 AM
@lizzyisi.bsky.social's super power is Skarsgard-dar.
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the actual Citizens are United
"Do the rich have too much political power?"
Yes: 80%
No: 8%
YouGov / Dec 8, 2025
Yes: 80%
No: 8%
YouGov / Dec 8, 2025
December 10, 2025 at 12:33 AM
the actual Citizens are United
If the bribes given to FIFA officials were as worthless as the prize they gave DJT, FIFA wouldn't have any corruption issues.
December 9, 2025 at 10:32 PM
If the bribes given to FIFA officials were as worthless as the prize they gave DJT, FIFA wouldn't have any corruption issues.
The uncleared bike lanes got a little coverage.
www.axios.com/local/chicag...
www.axios.com/local/chicag...
Snowy bike lanes spark safety concerns in Chicago
Officials urge patience as the city works to clear the lanes, but advocates say it should be faster.
www.axios.com
December 5, 2025 at 3:19 PM
The uncleared bike lanes got a little coverage.
www.axios.com/local/chicag...
www.axios.com/local/chicag...
We live on the first floor but while investigating a rumbling (3rd floor movie, I think?), I found the staircase window half a floor up was open at the top. People have had their (our) heat on for a month. Four other units (7 people) didn't notice in that time. WTF.
December 2, 2025 at 4:13 AM
We live on the first floor but while investigating a rumbling (3rd floor movie, I think?), I found the staircase window half a floor up was open at the top. People have had their (our) heat on for a month. Four other units (7 people) didn't notice in that time. WTF.
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one THOUSAND percent.
I mean, I know we're all masses of contradictions, but not fucking trying to claim a piece of the public road is a very low bar to clear to demonstrate you understand you live in a neighborhood, with other human beings, in a society.
I mean, I know we're all masses of contradictions, but not fucking trying to claim a piece of the public road is a very low bar to clear to demonstrate you understand you live in a neighborhood, with other human beings, in a society.
Dibs is antisocial behavior and I find posts characterizing it as a cute regional traditional both annoying and disappointing.
I know Chicago as a city that shows up for each other so why y'all refusing to help out when we're all going through this weather together
I know Chicago as a city that shows up for each other so why y'all refusing to help out when we're all going through this weather together
November 30, 2025 at 6:58 PM
one THOUSAND percent.
I mean, I know we're all masses of contradictions, but not fucking trying to claim a piece of the public road is a very low bar to clear to demonstrate you understand you live in a neighborhood, with other human beings, in a society.
I mean, I know we're all masses of contradictions, but not fucking trying to claim a piece of the public road is a very low bar to clear to demonstrate you understand you live in a neighborhood, with other human beings, in a society.
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always repost Duane Kearns Puryear
Every time some elected democrat sucks off Reagan, I think about Duane.
November 19, 2025 at 4:06 AM
always repost Duane Kearns Puryear
Have some news that not only isn't bad but could make you smile. apnews.com/article/louv...
Fedora man unmasked: Meet the teen behind the Louvre mystery photo
Fifteen-year-old Pedro Elias Garzon Delvaux has become an internet sensation after an Associated Press photo captured him outside the Louvre on the day of a crown jewels heist.
apnews.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Have some news that not only isn't bad but could make you smile. apnews.com/article/louv...
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Trump at the Commanders game:
November 9, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Trump at the Commanders game:
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Last chance to turn it off.
On Monday, November 3rd, Microsoft will start using your LinkedIn data for AI training. And remember, you're opted in by default.
To toggle it off 👉 Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement.
On Monday, November 3rd, Microsoft will start using your LinkedIn data for AI training. And remember, you're opted in by default.
To toggle it off 👉 Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement.
October 31, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Last chance to turn it off.
On Monday, November 3rd, Microsoft will start using your LinkedIn data for AI training. And remember, you're opted in by default.
To toggle it off 👉 Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement.
On Monday, November 3rd, Microsoft will start using your LinkedIn data for AI training. And remember, you're opted in by default.
To toggle it off 👉 Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement.
After walking to the tenement museum; through the Kelvinbridge neighborhood, park and museum; and back, found the hotel's restaurant closed. Quick trip to Tesco for bubbles, whisky, chocolate and popcorn. Good trip, look forward to being home tomorrow. Miss our cats!
October 26, 2025 at 3:58 PM
After walking to the tenement museum; through the Kelvinbridge neighborhood, park and museum; and back, found the hotel's restaurant closed. Quick trip to Tesco for bubbles, whisky, chocolate and popcorn. Good trip, look forward to being home tomorrow. Miss our cats!
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Anarchist 7th Circuit Court of Appeals:
"The spirited, sustained, and 𝗼𝗰𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘃𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 of demonstrators in protest of the federal government's immigration policies and actions, without more, does not give rise to a danger of rebellion against the government's authority."
[My emphasis]
"The spirited, sustained, and 𝗼𝗰𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘃𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 of demonstrators in protest of the federal government's immigration policies and actions, without more, does not give rise to a danger of rebellion against the government's authority."
[My emphasis]
From the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on deployment of National Guard: "Political opposition is not rebellion."
October 16, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Anarchist 7th Circuit Court of Appeals:
"The spirited, sustained, and 𝗼𝗰𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘃𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 of demonstrators in protest of the federal government's immigration policies and actions, without more, does not give rise to a danger of rebellion against the government's authority."
[My emphasis]
"The spirited, sustained, and 𝗼𝗰𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘃𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 of demonstrators in protest of the federal government's immigration policies and actions, without more, does not give rise to a danger of rebellion against the government's authority."
[My emphasis]
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Just to hammer this home- there are no societal problems for tech to solve. We already solved then. We know how to do clean energy. We know how to cut emissions. We have the resources to feed and house everyone. We've shown UBI and univ. healthcare work.
We just need to care enough to DO all of it.
We just need to care enough to DO all of it.
The greatest difference we could make to our future generations is not…any of the shit we hear people saying about tech.
It is learning how to care for each other enough to create and hold a real, lasting peace.
It is learning how to care for each other enough to create and hold a real, lasting peace.
October 14, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Just to hammer this home- there are no societal problems for tech to solve. We already solved then. We know how to do clean energy. We know how to cut emissions. We have the resources to feed and house everyone. We've shown UBI and univ. healthcare work.
We just need to care enough to DO all of it.
We just need to care enough to DO all of it.
October 11, 2025 at 12:36 AM
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Portland right now.
October 10, 2025 at 4:51 AM
Portland right now.
Ask people, especially ones you are afraid you will lose sooner than later, what are their favorite memories. Give them space to share the best things with the hope they won't be forgotten.
October 10, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Ask people, especially ones you are afraid you will lose sooner than later, what are their favorite memories. Give them space to share the best things with the hope they won't be forgotten.
One year ago right now, we were on the train headed to New Orleans. We didn't make it to Jackson before my mother passed on, a few hours shy. Sometimes I have guilt at my lack of regret. Other times, I regret my lack of guilt. Human condition, second guessing, imperfect decisions.
I miss her.
I miss her.
October 10, 2025 at 4:04 AM
One year ago right now, we were on the train headed to New Orleans. We didn't make it to Jackson before my mother passed on, a few hours shy. Sometimes I have guilt at my lack of regret. Other times, I regret my lack of guilt. Human condition, second guessing, imperfect decisions.
I miss her.
I miss her.
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Chicago October 2025: "Are the helicopters over my house this evening because of the Cubs playoff game or is it the federal government doing extrajudicial kidnappings?"
October 10, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Chicago October 2025: "Are the helicopters over my house this evening because of the Cubs playoff game or is it the federal government doing extrajudicial kidnappings?"
There are probably laws that prevent this (that could change?) but holy moley, yes yes yes. Let the funds come from their pensions and I bet "bad apples" aren't tolerated nearly as much.
Unless and until the settlements in the civil suits resulting from these assaults start coming from law enforcement pension funds, nothing will change. We the taxpayers are funding this behavior. We need to make law enforcement pay for their own bad behavior.
October 4, 2025 at 11:21 PM
There are probably laws that prevent this (that could change?) but holy moley, yes yes yes. Let the funds come from their pensions and I bet "bad apples" aren't tolerated nearly as much.