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Karen @karenfellows.bsky.social · 5d

They are peak upstate / WNY and I love it.

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Karen @karenfellows.bsky.social · 25d

It’s something. Why do these always happen on a Saturday night? Glad we are uphill from it.

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Karen @karenfellows.bsky.social · Sep 4

Peak Rochester
www.wxxinews.org/local-news/2...

Rogue chickens on Avery Street prompt rare city action

For months now, a “filthy, roaming” band of roosters, hens and chicks have plagued the neighborhood, residents say. Now the city is suing, seeking a court order to seize the roost.

www.wxxinews.org

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Karen @karenfellows.bsky.social · Sep 4

This is a common complication of childbirth. I had it, my BP crashed and I was rushed to the OR for the equivalent of a D&C. These are pro-death policies.

Olivia Messer @oliviamesser.bsky.social · Sep 4

Minutes ago, the Texas Senate passed HB7, which will incentivize people to bring $100,000 lawsuits against anyone who makes, sends, or transports abortion medication in Texas.

In a guest essay, Kaitlyn Kash begs Gov. Greg Abbott not to sign it. #txlege

thebarbedwire.com/2025/09/03/i...

I Almost Died After Giving Birth. Texas Just Made That More Likely for Everyone.

The Women and Child Protection Act does not protect anyone. Instead, it will cause clinicians to second guess themselves.

thebarbedwire.com

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Karen @karenfellows.bsky.social · Sep 4

This is a common complication of childbirth. I had it, my BP crashed and I was rushed to the OR for the equivalent of a D&C.
To think that in states like Texas they will wait to do the procedure due to antiabortion laws is Inhumane. Abortion is healthcare. These are pro-death policies.

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Karen @karenfellows.bsky.social · Jul 25

Rochester Costco has the nicest employees and the worst customers.

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Jessica Valenti @jessicavalenti.bsky.social · Jul 25

I am FUMING mad. To support this woman directly please donate to @psabortionfund.bsky.social.

Abortion, Every Day will be sending out our story shortly–go to the link in my bio to subscribe. Huge thanks to @kylietcheung.bsky.social for her excellent and ongoing reporting on this. What a nightmare.

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Karen @karenfellows.bsky.social · Jul 19

Soaring?

Karen @karenfellows.bsky.social · Jul 18

Outdoor / Natural activities, walk around Cobbs hill reservoir, mount hope cemetery, corn hill by the river. Maybe Seneca park and lower falls. Farther out Lake rd, Letchworth or finger lakes wineries.

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Karen @karenfellows.bsky.social · Jul 18

I dispute the Pittsford Wegmans claim. It used to amazing but now it’s just a good grocery store. It lost a lot during the pandemic. It is no longer tourist worthy.

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Karen @karenfellows.bsky.social · May 9

Posted while sitting in terminal 3 at ORD eating a Chicago dog. Last night I got Giordanos. Business trip food goals met.

Karen @karenfellows.bsky.social · May 9

As a mostly east coaster partially raised in Chicago. These are my truth’s:
The best pizza is from New Haven, almost best is NYC coal fired. WNY is yummy with its chewy but slightly meaty crust. Deep dish is an amazing pizza style. Chicago thin crust is an abomination.

Nick Brumfield @nickjbrumfield.bsky.social · May 9

BREAKING: In his first instance speaking infallibly ex cathedra, Pope Leo XIV declares that Jesus prefers deep dish

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Mina Kimes @minakimes.bsky.social · Apr 24

On being called DEI and why it isn’t the burn they think it is

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Karen @karenfellows.bsky.social · Apr 4

Thank you for posting this. I had the chance to meet Travis, Patrick, his mom & aunt at Camp Puzzle Peace ADK camp. It was a fantastic experience, I’m excited to read the report!

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Kristen Seversky @kr1573n.bsky.social · Mar 1

The meme rules continue over here.

Gotta share it when I see any format of it.

Artist cred: @alexmdc.bsky.social

The salad cat two-panel meme featuring an illustrated Vance yelling with trump behind him and they're pointing at Zelenskyy, sitting with a salad

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Karen @karenfellows.bsky.social · Feb 8

You are misinformed. In NYS OPWDD waiver is intended to provide services to keep disabled people in their homes and out of more expensive institutions. It is not income based. www.health.ny.gov/health_care/...

Home and Community-Based Services Waiver (OPWDD)

Consumer LTC Information

www.health.ny.gov

Karen @karenfellows.bsky.social · Jan 25

Costco has the best mom jeans. Kirkland brand FTW - mostly cotton, reminds me of 90’s fabric

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Karen @karenfellows.bsky.social · Jan 25

Contrary viewpoint, go to Dogtown - share a plate with a friend. You get the experience without as much pain. Also applies to get the plate at the lilac fest - share with a friend.

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United Farm Workers @ufw.bsky.social · Dec 16

NY state apple farms are operating with very small skeleton crews around this time of year. However there are still farm workers out in the bitter cold pruining trees and work to prepare the land for next seasons harvest. #WeFeedYou

Are New York State apple orchard in the snow

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Karen @karenfellows.bsky.social · Dec 15

This why I lurk and delete 90% of my replies. I’ve been a woman online since the early 90’s. It sucks, but after a while it’s just easier not to engage.

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Claire Willett @clairewillett.bsky.social · Nov 21

okay, we're starting with this

Step 1. call your own rep if you haven't already!

Step 2. sign this (cis women only please! cis guys, you can help by boosting)

Step 3. much depends on the success and reach of step 2; lots of options if this blows up

actionnetwork.org/petitions/no...

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Karen @karenfellows.bsky.social · Nov 3

I early voted today at the Susan B Anthony house and then took my 14 year old to put the sticker on the plexiglass covering her grave. I was in the shadows of the hospital where I almost bled out after their birth. Walking through mount hope and seeing the graves of young women. Yeah it hit me.

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Karen @karenfellows.bsky.social · Sep 18

Elder professional lurker reporting for duty!

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Karen @karenfellows.bsky.social · Sep 6

We have had no less than 3 calls, plus 3 texts, and 3 emails per day (they hit every possible e- message format). None have been useful and none specific to my child. My favorite, ‘your child’s teacher’s name and class schedule will be provided to them on the first day of school’.

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Elad Nehorai @eladn.bsky.social · Oct 27

What I wish people in America understood is that being far right/authoritarian is not just a white Christian thing, although that is by far the most dangerous form in the country.

It's a way of imagining how your group will structure itself societally, and applies to just about every demographic.

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