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rnrhamster.bsky.social
Cavy Core
@rnrhamster.bsky.social
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I want to be friends with your guinea pig.

It has come to my attention that to find fellow poets, I need to put more about that in my profile.

But I do want to be friends with your guinea pig.
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rnrhamster.bsky.social
Am I too late?
November 10, 2025 at 9:46 PM
rnrhamster.bsky.social
Ordinarily would NOT share a screenshot, but if you read it, you'll understand why I did.
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A screenshot of an Instagram post by “peopleforbernie.” The post contains two social media posts shown as black boxes with white text. The first, by @nojoyman.bsky.social, reads: “Old Soviet joke: Why do ICE agents travel in groups of three? One can read, one can write, and the third keeps an eye on the two intellectuals.” The second, by @jkass99.bsky.social, reads: “New ICE recruiting methods have resulted in half of this group of absolute winners failing AN OPEN BOOK TEST,” followed by a news excerpt describing how half of ICE recruits at FLETC failed an open-book exam on immigration law and the Fourth Amendment. The caption from peopleforbernie says: “Follow ICE agents around with copies of Moby Dick so they waddle away and stop kidnapping our neighbors.” The post has 2,305 likes and 829 shares.
October 24, 2025 at 1:15 AM
rnrhamster.bsky.social
Today.
Heiko “Schotty” Schotte, the main character of the German dark comedy series Der Tatortreiniger, stands outdoors wearing a navy blue work jacket and a black beanie. Behind him is a red brick house with white-framed windows and green foliage. Subtitles at the bottom read, “My work starts where others pass in horror.”
October 19, 2025 at 5:04 PM
rnrhamster.bsky.social
Adventures in pet sitting.
A close-up photograph of a tailless whip scorpion (also called an amblypygid) clinging to the rough surface of tree bark. The arachnid has a flat, dark brown to black body with long, spindly legs splayed outward, and large, clawlike pedipalps at the front that resemble pincers. The textured bark and soil beneath it create a dim, earthy background, emphasizing the creature’s intricate exoskeleton and jointed limbs.
October 9, 2025 at 5:06 PM
rnrhamster.bsky.social
Come for the food. Stay because the US gov't threw tear gas at you and your grandma.
Nighttime skyline of downtown Chicago under a cloudy purple-tinged sky. The city’s skyscrapers and mid-rise buildings glow with yellow and white lights, their reflections scattered across the windows. In bold red script across the upper sky reads: ‘Greetings from Occupied Chicago!’ The bottom right corner shows a small white signature: ‘Max Wilson.
October 7, 2025 at 1:33 AM
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"Paradise Lost" by Raqib Shaw

@hleisthen.bsky.social
On the left, a pale blue sky is crossed by a tall column of gray smoke that rises from bottom left to upper right. The smoke is formed from twisting, ghost-like human figures with ashen skin, open mouths, and reaching arms. Tiny winged creatures hover around them. On the right edge, a gold structure covered in pink blossoms rises upward. At the lower right corner, a small armored figure in blue holds a double-headed axe raised toward the smoke.
October 2, 2025 at 2:36 AM
rnrhamster.bsky.social
I just tried writing the alt-text for this tiny little extract of Shaw's carefully cultivated visual diary poem and WOW was that difficult.
A dense, dreamlike forest scene filled with bright flowers, ferns, and twisted tree roots around a clear brook. Several tall, blue-skinned humanoid figures move among the vegetation—one kneels in the foreground holding a vivid red parasol, another crouches near a tree root, others stand or climb in the mid-distance. The giant central tree has gnarled roots and leafy branches stretching upward. Small animals, including a rabbit-like creature, rest near the figures, while clusters of mushrooms and colorful blossoms cover the ground. Sunlight or moonlight glows through the high green canopy, giving the scene a jewel-toned, fantastical look.
September 29, 2025 at 2:31 PM
rnrhamster.bsky.social
Things at Broadview are escalating.
The photo shows a protest underway outside the Broadview facility. A crowd, many dressed in casual or outdoor clothes, has gathered near the building, focusing their attention on the source of smoke drifting up from the left side of the frame. Some participants are filming the scene, and at least one protester has an upside-down American flag draped over their shoulders. The atmosphere suggests a tense moment being documented by onlookers and the reporter, Monica Eng.
September 26, 2025 at 2:03 PM
rnrhamster.bsky.social
Shut it down.
A protest flyer with a black background and white bold text. At the top, it says “NO MORE DEPORTATIONS” and below, “Shut Down the Broadview ICE Facility.” The center features a purple-tinted photo of protesters holding signs, including one that reads “Due Process Not ICE Excess.” Event details appear below: “7–9 AM September 26” and “6 PM–Onward September 27.” The location is listed as “1930 Beach St., Broadview IL.” The bottom note says, “Bring a buddy, respirators, & goggles.”
September 23, 2025 at 8:15 PM
rnrhamster.bsky.social
The Onion 🔩
Oniom article with the headline “Oprah Pursues Dr. Phil On Ship Through Arctic”. Subhead reads “Media Mogul Vows to Defeat Her Most Dreadful Creation.” The text describes Oprah Winfrey, age 71, vowing to destroy Dr. Phil—her so-called “horrid creation”—while sailing through the Arctic. She is armed with weapons and a hardcover copy of Jonathan Franzen’s The Corrections. The accompanying photo shows Oprah in heavy fur clothing aboard a ship in icy waters, holding binoculars and staring determinedly ahead. The caption reads: “A vengeful Winfrey seeks to vanquish Dr. Phil from the earth.”
September 23, 2025 at 8:11 PM
rnrhamster.bsky.social
It's open, it's closed, wup it's open again.
A still from Legally Blonde where Elle Woods (Reese Witherspoon) sits in class with her laptop open, looking startled. Over her head, text reads: “me, about to go on an anti-ICE rant again.” Surrounding classmates are labeled with different reactions: “people who only follow me for my memes,” “folx just here for the drama,” “a curious liberal getting radicalized,” and “that person who forgets how or why they know me.” In the foreground, a character labeled “Facebook moderators” faces Elle, while another character labeled “my conservative family” looks at her in disapproval. The scene humorously maps different types of social media followers to classmates in the lecture hall.
September 22, 2025 at 1:51 AM
rnrhamster.bsky.social
😬
A young blonde girl in pajamas, Carol Anne Freeling (played by Heather O’Rourke), looks toward the camera with a serious expression. Beside her, white italicized text reads “They’re here…” with a glowing television screen visible in the background. This is a reference to the 1982 horror film Poltergeist.
August 29, 2025 at 9:45 PM
rnrhamster.bsky.social
🐋

I can no longer recall if we posted this one already.
A cartoon of a man and woman sitting at a bar with drinks in front of them. The man in a suit and turtleneck speaks to the woman in a sleeveless dress. The caption reads, “You’ll probably think this is just some opening line, but… call me Ishmael.”
August 27, 2025 at 2:09 PM
rnrhamster.bsky.social
Tomorrow's vibe.
The image shows a brightly colored collection of Lisa Frank–style school supplies. At the center are two large notebooks with a white unicorn on the cover, its mane striped in rainbow colors, surrounded by neon stars against a purple background. Below are matching folders, decorated pencils topped with glittery unicorn heads, and a pencil case covered in rainbow imagery and cartoon animals. The overall aesthetic is vivid and saturated, with heavy use of pink, purple, and rainbow gradients. Superimposed text in bold black letters with a white outline reads: “Showing up to the important business meeting with these (for dominance).”
August 27, 2025 at 3:52 AM
rnrhamster.bsky.social
I hope this email finds you well.
Kai Cheng Thom 3d Crazy making that every day we wake up to more information about millions of ppl being violently slaughtered in genocidal settler colonialism while the most powerful Empire in the world openly shifts to dictatorial fascism & also there is LITERAL SMOKE FROM THE WORLD BURNING filling the sky & we still have to answer emails with like, "Hi XXXX! I hope you're doing well this week. I wonder if we could move the meeting to Sept XX at X:30pm Eastern time...
August 17, 2025 at 4:55 PM
rnrhamster.bsky.social
In a huge civil rights victory, Pritzker signed HB3247 into law.

When we fight, we win. Don't forget that.
Bill Number: HB3247 Description: Prohibits a child from being denied a free public education through secondary school while in the State based on the child's or associated person's perceived or actual citizenship or immigration status. Action: Signed Effective: January 1, 2026
August 15, 2025 at 8:55 PM
rnrhamster.bsky.social
They were practicing yesterday and unfortunately I was driving NB on LSD.
Meme text at the top reads, “No one, absolutely no one. Chicago in August:” Below the text, four United States Air Force Thunderbirds fighter jets fly in tight formation against a clear blue sky, leaving white smoke trails behind them.
August 15, 2025 at 12:07 PM
rnrhamster.bsky.social
feeling some feelings
The image shows the cover of Metallica’s 1984 album Ride the Lightning. The band’s jagged, metallic logo sits at the top in bright silver and blue tones, with electric bolts branching down through a stormy purple-and-blue sky. At the center, suspended in midair, is an empty electric chair, also glowing blue, as if charged by the lightning striking it from all sides. Beneath the image, the caption reads: "RELEASED CLOSER TO WW2 THAN TODAY" The text highlights a striking time gap: Ride the Lightning came out in 1984, just 39 years after the end of World War II in 1945 — and it is now 41 years before the present day (2025). This means the album’s release is chronologically closer to WWII than it is to us now.
August 15, 2025 at 5:13 AM
rnrhamster.bsky.social
You oughta know.

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A sperm whale swims underwater with its mouth slightly open, revealing its conical teeth. Large pink text at the top reads "Whale fact:" and bold orange-yellow 3D-style text at the bottom says "big." The image is credited to Thierry Eidenweil / Getty Images and was posted by WWF Australia on Instagram.
July 31, 2025 at 8:07 PM
rnrhamster.bsky.social
Me: I reject your capitalist marketing ploys that invade my privacy.

Also me: Omg I need this.
A promotional image from emmakatestore for "The Only Anti-Anxiety Bag." The open bag is neatly organized with compartments holding various items like snacks, headphones, a water bottle, a camera, and electronics. Text on the left highlights its benefits: "Zero digging," "See everything at a glance," "Clutter free," and "Instant Access." The bag is designed to reduce stress by keeping contents visible and organized.
July 29, 2025 at 9:05 PM
rnrhamster.bsky.social
@hleisthen.bsky.social

Starting my objections early.
A meme with two lines of white text on a black background above an image. The text reads: “Nobody, absolutely no one:” followed by “Chicago in August:”. Below the text is a photo of four U.S. Navy Blue Angels fighter jets flying in formation, trailing white smoke against a clear blue sky. The image references the loud, dramatic annual air show that takes place in Chicago each August.
July 28, 2025 at 1:35 AM
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Part of me was like "that's all"? I've had a card for decades. I don't know when they start counting though.

Still, a marvel.
This image celebrates the savings I've accumulated by using the library. Here's a breakdown: $22.95 saved on my most recent library use $11,517.22 saved over the past year $142,202.78 saved since I began using the library That's an incredible testament to the value of public libraries.
July 27, 2025 at 1:28 PM
rnrhamster.bsky.social
Today's vibes.
A person stands on a beach at dusk, facing the ocean while holding a small shovel. The scene has a dark, moody tone. Onscreen yellow subtitles read, “You fucking asshole ocean!” The image conveys frustration humorously directed at the sea. (It's from the cult comedy show Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!, specifically the sketch “I’m Gonna Flip Out” featuring Joe Estevez.)
July 24, 2025 at 12:52 AM
rnrhamster.bsky.social
What perfect albums came out when you were 16?*

*No retroactive cool, please. Albums that were in the house that you actively purchased and listened to
Black-and-white photo of a man sitting cross-legged in flames, engulfed in fire, with a car in the background. This is the iconic cover of Rage Against the Machine’s self-titled debut album, featuring a 1963 photograph of Vietnamese monk Thích Quảng Đức’s self-immolation in protest of government oppression. The band name “rage against the machine” appears in lowercase typewriter font at the bottom. Icelandic singer Björk with tousled dark hair, wearing a fuzzy sweater. She faces the camera with her hands pressed together in front of her mouth, as if in prayer or contemplation. This is the cover of her 1993 debut solo album Debut, known for its minimalist and intimate aesthetic. Dark, minimalist cover featuring a red, skeletal ribcage-like shape floating against a black background. The image is abstract and organic, glowing slightly with a red hue. A "Parental Advisory: Explicit Content" label appears in the bottom right corner. This is the cover of Undertow, the 1993 debut full-length album by American rock band Tool. Fisheye-lens photo of a curly-haired sheep pressing its face through a wire fence, baring its teeth in a surreal, almost menacing way. The image is black-and-white with a gritty texture, set in a snowy rural landscape. The band name “pearl jam” appears in orange-red text in the top right corner. This is the cover of Pearl Jam’s 1993 album Vs., known for its raw sound and anti-commercial stance.
July 23, 2025 at 2:28 AM
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I am having pie and vegan ice cream for dinner because I'm adult and I had a more-stressful-than-normal week.
A slice of apple crumble pie with a golden, oat-streusel topping is served in a white bowl alongside a scoop of creamy caramel-swirl ice cream. A silver spoon rests against the side of the pie, ready for a bite.
July 18, 2025 at 11:59 PM