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Ed

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This winter has been so relentless that 40 and rainy is gonna hit like crack

Screenshot of Boston weather Feb 15-17 showing 40s and rain predicted

February 8, 2026 at 12:38 PM

Ed

@notdred.bsky.social

Decided on this if you’re wondering

Tajín Chicken Wings
INGREDIENTS
Yield: 4 servings
2½ tablespoons Tajín seasoning, plus more for serving
1 tablespoon baking powder
Kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal)
3 pounds chicken wings, or any combination of drumettes, wingettes and tips, patted dry
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
Juice from 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons)
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
½ to 1 serrano chile, finely chopped
Spears of jicama, cucumber and/or pineapple, for serving (all optional)

PREPARATION

Step 1
Heat the oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large, microwave-safe bowl, stir together 2 tablespoons Tajín, the baking powder and 1½ teaspoons salt. Add the wings and toss until the spice mix is absorbed into the chicken.
Spread the wings in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet. (You can let the wings sit out at room temperature for up to 1 hour after coating, or in the refrigerator overnight.
Let them come to room temperature before proceeding.)

Step 2
Roast the wings until golden and crisp all over, turning the wings over halfway through, about 25 minutes per side.

Step 3
When the wings are just about done, wash and dry the large, microwave-safe bowl. Add the butter, remaining ½ tablespoon (1½ teaspoons) Tajín seasoning and the paprika.
Microwave in 30-second bursts until the butter has melted. Stir to combine, then add the lime juice, garlic and serrano (to taste). Season to taste with salt. Transfer the wings to the sauce and toss to coat. Serve alongside the jicama, cucumbers and pineapple, if you like, with a little more Tajín sprinkled over everything.

February 6, 2026 at 10:30 PM

Ed

@notdred.bsky.social

When I hear people talking about the powers of the imposter Punxatawney Phil

February 2, 2026 at 1:30 PM

Ed

@notdred.bsky.social

Yeah they’re pretty much locked at this state

February 1, 2026 at 12:02 PM

Ed

@notdred.bsky.social

At one point a guy working on our frozen pipes left his iced Dunks coffee outside and it froze in the cup, and I posted it and it became mildly Twitter-famous. Mood:

January 27, 2026 at 7:07 PM

Ed

@notdred.bsky.social

Honestly pretty weak tea and ironically Bill Clinton’s statement was more clear and forceful (copied here because I don’t see it on Bluesky)

MY STATEMENT ON THE HORRIBLE SCENES
PLAYING OUT IN MINNEAPOLIS
AND ACROSS AMERICA
JANUARY 25, 2026
In recent weeks, we've watched horrible scenes play out in Minneapolis and other communities that I never thought would take place in America. People, including children, have been seized from their homes, workplaces, and the street by masked federal agents. Peaceful protesters and citizens exercising their constitutional right to observe and document law enforcement have been arrested, beaten, teargassed, and most searingly, in the cases of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, shot and killed.
All of this is unacceptable and should have been avoided. To make matters even worse, at every turn, the people in charge have lied to us, told us not to believe what we've seen with our own eyes, and pushed increasingly aggressive and antagonistic tactics, including impeding investigations by local authorities.
Over the course of a lifetime, we face only a few moments where the decisions we make and the actions we take will shape our history for years to come. This is one of them. If we give our freedoms away after 250 years, we might never get them back.
It is up to all of us who believe in the promise of American democracy to stand up, speak out, and show that our nation still belongs to We the People.

January 26, 2026 at 1:33 AM

Ed

@notdred.bsky.social

You know something has shifted when even the goddamn NRA is calling out the administration

NRA
NRA &
@NRA• 1h
This sentiment from the First Assistant U.S.
Attorney for the Central District of California is dangerous and wrong.
Responsible public voices should be awaiting a full investigation, not making
generalizations and demonizing law-abiding citizens.
& F.A. United States Attorn... * /
• 8h
If you approach law enforcement with a gun, there is a high likelihood they will be legally justified in shooting you.
Don't do it! x.com/dhsgov/status/...

January 25, 2026 at 2:49 AM

Ed

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January 25, 2026 at 12:06 AM

Ed

@notdred.bsky.social

Don’t think I’ve ever seen a Winter Storm Warning that goes from the Rio Grande to the Gulf of Maine

National Weather Service hazards map showing a ginormous winter storm track

January 23, 2026 at 9:21 PM

Ed

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@pnutsmama.bsky.social

January 23, 2026 at 12:15 PM

Ed

@notdred.bsky.social

Here you go smart guy

Screenshot of NYT poll showing Trump -19 approval on immigration

January 22, 2026 at 11:46 PM

Ed

@notdred.bsky.social

Even the med student exam prep account is dunking on ICE

$A goofy ahh ICE agent slips on ice and falls on his ass. Several hours later, he develops groin pain and is unable to bear weight on his right leg. On exam, his leg is shortened and externally rotated. Most likely diagnosis? A) Anterior hip dislocation B) Pelvic ring fracture C) Femoral neck fracture D) Posterior hip dislocation$

January 22, 2026 at 8:48 PM