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Tamara
@procrastamara.bsky.social
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Chaotic gardener. Seasonal knitter. Library enthusiast. Very, very distractible. #HamOnt (Canada). Xennial. ⚓️ #ProtectTransKids she/her
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broke: removing speeding cameras because they catch too many people

woke: gearing speeding fines to personal income

bespoke: speeding fines based on vehicle size and subsequent potential for catastrophic injury
Infograph showing danger of vehicle size to children The higher the bonnet, the bigger the blind spot: More high-fronted SUVs would mean more children drivers don't see Silhouette of RAM TRX. 9 year old child (1.36m) and 4.5 year old child (1.1m) cannot be seen. Silhouette of Land Rover Defender: 4.5 year old child (1.1m) CAN be seen Silhouette of VW Golf: 4.5 year old child (1.1m) CAN be seen Analysis based on children of average European height standing to the centre of vehicle fronts. Drivers are of average European adult height. Vehicle assessment and modelling by Summerskill / Loughborough University And then some L ogos for SDCA (2025), CleanCities, and T&E
November 24, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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She’s sad because the TV is off and she wants to watch birds on YouTube.
Black cat sitting on wood platform in front of a tv, looking down sadly. The tv shows her reflection.
November 18, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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The demonic part costs extra.
Screenshot from article: What is Text With Jesus? Text With Jesus offers users an interactive experience with a religious deity. In other words, users can text questions to Jesus and get a response. (Premium users can also converse with Satan.)
November 15, 2025 at 1:06 AM
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Can’t find a screenshot of the actual post, just this explanation of what happened, sorry.
Sarah Kendzior 27m Subscribe I was suspended from BlueSky for defending the honor of Johnny Cash. I wish I were joking. In early October, I referenced the "I shot a man in Reno just to watch him die" lyric of "Folsom Prison Blues" in response to a terrible Wall Street Journal article saying that Johnny Cash was uncool. I quote-tweeted the article and everyone understood the reference. There was no outcry. I stand by my assessment that Johnny Cash is cool. I do not like being the subject of so much attention, especially when I cannot see the discussion. But the BlueSky admins are now claiming that I wrote a post saying, out of nowhere, "I want to shoot the author of this article just to watch him die". They are not posting a screenshot of the actual tweet, which shows that I am quote-tweeting an article about Johnny Cash, and that my post is obviously not a threat but a play on "Folsom Prison Blues."
November 14, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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Gobble gobble.
Two turkeys perched in snow-covered trees. There was probably about seven in total but I couldn’t get a good picture of them all.
November 10, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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Don’t be embarrassed! This quote from Umberto Eco (who owned 50,000 books) changed my whole book buying philosophy:
“It is foolish to think that you have to read all the books you buy, as it is foolish to criticize those who buy more books than they will ever be able to read. It would be like saying that you should use all the cutlery or glasses or screwdrivers or drill bits you bought before buying new ones. "There are things in life that we need to always have plenty of supplies, even if we will only use a small portion. "If, for example, we consider books as medicine, we understand that it is good to have many at home rather than a few: when you want to feel better, then you go to the 'medicine closet' and choose a book. Not a random one, but the right book for that moment. That's why you should always have a nutrition choice! "Those who buy only one book, read only that one and then get rid of it. They simply apply the consumer mentality to books, that is, they consider them a consumer product, a good. Those who love books know that a book is anything but a commodity." Text followed by image of man standing behind desk, in amazing home library. We can see two full walls of books. I’m so jealous.
November 4, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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@wetherbeephd.bsky.social I saw this on Facebook and laughed. Then I wondered if I followed you because of the anchor in your name (a lot of Anglicans/Episcopalians use it here). Then I wondered if you knew your post was so well received on Facebook, hence the screenshot from a total stranger. 🙂
Screenshot of funny post shared on Facebook. Post shared by Raging Mustache. Post by Ben Wetherbee: Art museums: art is cool Science museums: science is cool Natural history museums: prehistoric animals were cool Maritime museums in Michigan's Upper Peninsula: Lake Superior will kili you and everyone you love 1K likes and laughs, 42 comments, 268 shares
October 26, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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The cat equivalent of “the dog ate my homework”.
A math book open on a bed, partially blocked by a grey (or brown, if you’re my kid and you like being wrong) tabby cat who is lying on her back and looking at the camera with a “come hither” look, which in cat means “rub my belly”.
October 25, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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Scene from the Simpsons. Girl is holding up her finger at young Homer as he tries to enter a treehouse. The text says “it says ‘no kings’ we’re allowed to have one.”
October 18, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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Bluesky:
Scene from Simpsons where a large cowboy and Kent Brockman and smashing buildings while everyone is turned away from them. The text at the bottom says (with music notes) “just don’t look just don’t look”.
October 18, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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😂
Picture of Yankee Stadium with banner hanging that says “Spirit Halloween”. There’s a “jack 102.3” logo in the bottom right corner.
October 10, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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Custom birthday party decor, courtesy of the library makerspace.
Colourful paper Shy Guys hung up as bunting. Shy Guys are hooded video game characters who wear a plain white mask covering with large oval cutouts for eyes. In the middle is a Scorbunny from Pokémon, an also wearing a Shy Guy mask.
September 21, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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I don’t … guys, I don’t have any other chairs. Leave me one chair, at least.
My grey/brown tabby cat is now sitting in the green camping that I set up beside my spidery muskoka chairs.
September 13, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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Yeeessssss!!! Complaining worked, I willed the book to come to me.
Screenshot from Libby. Text in red says “read to borrow!” The bold text says “Midnight Riot” and then there’s a thumbnail of the book “Rivers of London” (with “also known as Midnight Right” noted in a black oval). I’m not sure what’s happening in the image. It’s almost like a map of a city done in red and then there’s a river coming out of it that turns into the title of the book. I thought it was yarn at first, but that’s just cause I’m a knitter and I think everything is yarn. Author is Ben Aaronovitch.
September 8, 2025 at 12:54 AM
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Those studies were from the 1930s-1970s. How much relevance do they still have?
Screenshot. The word “accidents” is highlighted in yellow (because I searched for the word accident to find this paragraph). • Improved pedestrian safety at intersections: The pedestrian has fewer directions to be concerned about at intersections involving one-way streets, and drivers have fewer potential conflicts to process (and can give more attention to pedestrian safety). Safety studies conducted from the 1930's to the 1970's of before and after conditions (as cities switched from two-way to one-way) consistently found that one-way streets had 10% to 20% lower accident rates than when previously two-way, and pedestrian accidents dropped by 30% to 60%. Counterpoint: At intersections of two-streets that are each two-way, pedestrians have an expectation of potential vehicular conflicts with their path as they cross the intersection. These expectations can be different at the intersection of one-way streets, which may create a less safe pedestrian environment.
September 7, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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Um, Adobe? Your math isn't mathing...
Screenshot from Adobe cancellation page. Photography plan (20GB) The next 60 days are on us. Save CAD $311.76. Regular (and this part is crossed out in red) CAD $155.99/yr Your price for the next 60 days CAD $0.00
September 6, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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Ew Libby, why??? 😭 #booksky
Screenshot of new Libby feature (search #inspireme to access this screen). White text on black background (needlessly evil, on top of the AI). This feature uses Al. Generative Al makes mistakes. Sometimes these mistakes are funny. If a mistake is not funny, please flag it. I Understand Use the Flag As Inappropriate button at the bottom of any screen displaying an Al answer. Libby & Al Learn more about how we use artificial intelligence responsibly at OverDrive.® Librarians never make mistakes! Visit a branch for impeccable advice on what to read next.
August 27, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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The only Cracker Barrel logo I recognize:
Logo for Cracker Barrel, which is a brand of cheese in Canada.
August 27, 2025 at 12:04 AM
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Anyone know what this is supposed to be? It should start with a V.
A maze that’s been completed. There’s a capital V and a lowercase v in the middle. The maze line goes to … I have no idea what. In the bottom corner there’s a blue yo-yo (but we’re supposed to find the item that starts with a V so the yo-yo is incorrect).
August 19, 2025 at 12:58 AM
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Happy tears. The breeze right now is glorious.
10-day weather forecast for Hamilton, ON. The background is grey and cloud. Hamilton Currently: 18° | Feels Like: 15° 10-DAY FORECAST Today - 15° - 22° Tue - 35% chance of rain, 15° - 24° Wed - 50% chance of rain, 19° - 25° Thu - 18° - 24° Fri - 17° - 26° Sat - 18°- 28° Sun - 50% chance of rain, 17° - 25° Mon - 35% chance of rain, 15°- 22° Tue - 13° -22° Wed- 11° - 22°
August 18, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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It’s Black Cat Appreciation Day so please tell all your pretty kitties “pspsps” from me and my pretty, pretty kitty.
Black cat flopped on top of a black and white plaid blanket laid over the top of a purple chair.
August 18, 2025 at 1:44 AM
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But it’s finally cool enough to open the windows… 😭😭😭
Screenshot from a weather app. I don’t know which one. AccuWeather, maybe. Text says “air quality report” and then there’s a giant 175 AQI in a partial circle made of dots. The text at the bottom says Very Unhealthy and then “Health effects will be immediately felt by sensitive groups and should avoid outdoor activity. Healthy…”
July 31, 2025 at 5:25 AM
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Thanks. :)
Stack of four books. The top one is All the Birds in the Sky by Charlie Jane Anders (recommended by someone who quote posted the original post), then The Trees by Percival Everett, The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz, and Ella Minnie Pea by Mark Dunn.
July 30, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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Some amazing public relations happening here.
Twitter screenshot: From: TTC Media Relation... @TTCNewsroom Yes, Matt. We were kids once too and the acronym was thought through, but the designation was not ours to begin with.. It existed in Ontario legislation long before the TTC began using it this weekend. A simple search through this document shows multiple references. ontario.ca/laws/statute/9… We thank the snickering, puerile 12-year-old boys who dominate the internet for their insights. However, it does not negate the fact that fare cheats face fines of hundreds of dollars - which is no laughing matter. 1:49 PM • Jul 21, 2025 • 120.2K Views ① 192 1228 90 5
July 21, 2025 at 11:59 PM
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What.
Screenshot from the Brave search engine. *Words That Rhyme With Mileage* There are numerous words that rhyme with "mileage," which can be useful for songwriting and creative writing. Some of the top rhymes include cycle, but, love, what, one, come, just, from, some, and much. ‹ Other rhymes include college, coolidge, grillage, haulage, keelage, knowledge, milage, pelage, pillage, scalage, silage, soilage, spillage, spoilage, stallage, stealage, stillage, sullage, tallage, tillage, treillage, village, and wiles's. 2 Cycle, but, love, what, one, come, just, from, some, and much are highlighted.
July 15, 2025 at 10:37 PM