Shabdiz
@shabdiz.bsky.social
Shabdiz_craft on IG. Knitter, crafter, lifter, politician, genealogy and history buff.
Haven't posted pics of my adult cornsnake, S.T. Maitland, in a minute. His morph is anery (no red or orange) tessera (symmetrical broken saddle pattern on his sides).
April 7, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Haven't posted pics of my adult cornsnake, S.T. Maitland, in a minute. His morph is anery (no red or orange) tessera (symmetrical broken saddle pattern on his sides).
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KEEP CALLING. PEEL OFF ALL DEM SENATORS YOU CAN.
☎️: (202) 224-3121
Tell them to vote NO on Cloture and NO on CR. Vote is pushed to after 1:15ish for now. Situation is fluid.
The only public YES votes are Schumer and Fetterman. They need 7-8 total. KEEP CALLING.
Call retiring Senators too!
☎️: (202) 224-3121
Tell them to vote NO on Cloture and NO on CR. Vote is pushed to after 1:15ish for now. Situation is fluid.
The only public YES votes are Schumer and Fetterman. They need 7-8 total. KEEP CALLING.
Call retiring Senators too!
March 14, 2025 at 2:59 PM
KEEP CALLING. PEEL OFF ALL DEM SENATORS YOU CAN.
☎️: (202) 224-3121
Tell them to vote NO on Cloture and NO on CR. Vote is pushed to after 1:15ish for now. Situation is fluid.
The only public YES votes are Schumer and Fetterman. They need 7-8 total. KEEP CALLING.
Call retiring Senators too!
☎️: (202) 224-3121
Tell them to vote NO on Cloture and NO on CR. Vote is pushed to after 1:15ish for now. Situation is fluid.
The only public YES votes are Schumer and Fetterman. They need 7-8 total. KEEP CALLING.
Call retiring Senators too!
I applied to and was accepted into a niche volunteer organization. The second sentence of their acceptance letter says, "we are a vibrant and relevant organization." Um, perhaps she doth protest too much?" Also, I *applied*. What are you trying to convince me of?
February 28, 2025 at 6:52 PM
I applied to and was accepted into a niche volunteer organization. The second sentence of their acceptance letter says, "we are a vibrant and relevant organization." Um, perhaps she doth protest too much?" Also, I *applied*. What are you trying to convince me of?
Completed my first #powerlifting meet on Saturday in the Masters div (55-59). Struggled on squat, yet broke a state record on third attempt. Broke state records in bench and deadlift too. #womenwholift Not bad for an old fat lady. @lipsticklifters.bsky.social
February 25, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Completed my first #powerlifting meet on Saturday in the Masters div (55-59). Struggled on squat, yet broke a state record on third attempt. Broke state records in bench and deadlift too. #womenwholift Not bad for an old fat lady. @lipsticklifters.bsky.social
1 wk from 1st meet. Today, competition equipment and kilogram plates.
80 kg bench: 1st attempt wobbly but somehow completed it. 2nd attempt stronger on descent and slooow on ascent to good completion.
Feeling confident I can press close to my max at this competition. #powerlifting #womenwholift
80 kg bench: 1st attempt wobbly but somehow completed it. 2nd attempt stronger on descent and slooow on ascent to good completion.
Feeling confident I can press close to my max at this competition. #powerlifting #womenwholift
February 11, 2025 at 6:24 PM
1 wk from 1st meet. Today, competition equipment and kilogram plates.
80 kg bench: 1st attempt wobbly but somehow completed it. 2nd attempt stronger on descent and slooow on ascent to good completion.
Feeling confident I can press close to my max at this competition. #powerlifting #womenwholift
80 kg bench: 1st attempt wobbly but somehow completed it. 2nd attempt stronger on descent and slooow on ascent to good completion.
Feeling confident I can press close to my max at this competition. #powerlifting #womenwholift
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Trump avoided the trade war (that he prompted and then ended on his own) just like I avoided my NYT subscription.
Over the past week, President Trump avoided a trade war with Canada and Mexico. But he escalated a trade war with China. Here's why.
Listen to "The Daily."
Listen to "The Daily."
China Seems Unstoppable. Trump Thinks Otherwise.
What’s behind the trade war that the president didn’t back away from.
www.nytimes.com
February 10, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Trump avoided the trade war (that he prompted and then ended on his own) just like I avoided my NYT subscription.
I sleep with one earbud in so I can listen to white noise, thunderstorms, etc. Sometimes this backfires when the earbud yells in the middle of the night, "BATTERY LOW. GOODBYE!"
This morning at 4am I got a call that my earbuds picked up. 1/?🧵
This morning at 4am I got a call that my earbuds picked up. 1/?🧵
February 9, 2025 at 6:38 PM
I sleep with one earbud in so I can listen to white noise, thunderstorms, etc. Sometimes this backfires when the earbud yells in the middle of the night, "BATTERY LOW. GOODBYE!"
This morning at 4am I got a call that my earbuds picked up. 1/?🧵
This morning at 4am I got a call that my earbuds picked up. 1/?🧵
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One of the things that annoys me every time this passes my feed is that 9B out of 35B is 25%, not 60%.
WHY DO YOU SUCK AT MATH, TOO. GOD.
WHY DO YOU SUCK AT MATH, TOO. GOD.
He’s so happy about the cuts he’s posting about them
February 9, 2025 at 5:06 PM
One of the things that annoys me every time this passes my feed is that 9B out of 35B is 25%, not 60%.
WHY DO YOU SUCK AT MATH, TOO. GOD.
WHY DO YOU SUCK AT MATH, TOO. GOD.
I remember the Bicentennial in 1976 vividly. Everything was Colonial themed; red white and blue; the parade of the Tall Ships; a year-long meme.
United States's 250 is 2026 and I'm really bummed that Trump is going to be the figurehead.
United States's 250 is 2026 and I'm really bummed that Trump is going to be the figurehead.
February 9, 2025 at 5:23 PM
I remember the Bicentennial in 1976 vividly. Everything was Colonial themed; red white and blue; the parade of the Tall Ships; a year-long meme.
United States's 250 is 2026 and I'm really bummed that Trump is going to be the figurehead.
United States's 250 is 2026 and I'm really bummed that Trump is going to be the figurehead.
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Folks, I don't intend to post about every single horrible thing that's happening at the moment because I'm not a direct news source and also because my mental health has an upper limit. Don't confuse lack of obsessive news updating for lack of concern or lack of personal action. Also, here's a cat.
February 5, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Folks, I don't intend to post about every single horrible thing that's happening at the moment because I'm not a direct news source and also because my mental health has an upper limit. Don't confuse lack of obsessive news updating for lack of concern or lack of personal action. Also, here's a cat.
Today I did 2 single competition presses at 175 lbs. My one rep max (with no pause) from last year is 185. I'm quite proud.
Competition bench presses involve a lot of judged pauses so you lose momentum/bounce. #powerlifting #womenwholift
Competition bench presses involve a lot of judged pauses so you lose momentum/bounce. #powerlifting #womenwholift
February 4, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Today I did 2 single competition presses at 175 lbs. My one rep max (with no pause) from last year is 185. I'm quite proud.
Competition bench presses involve a lot of judged pauses so you lose momentum/bounce. #powerlifting #womenwholift
Competition bench presses involve a lot of judged pauses so you lose momentum/bounce. #powerlifting #womenwholift
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Deadlifts today, 3 weeks out from first powerlifting meet. 2 x 3 of 87% of my 1rm. Felt really solid, good velocity, and I'm thinking a new pr is possible. #powerlifting #womenwholift
January 30, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Deadlifts today, 3 weeks out from first powerlifting meet. 2 x 3 of 87% of my 1rm. Felt really solid, good velocity, and I'm thinking a new pr is possible. #powerlifting #womenwholift
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If you are looking for people who are fighting back against the Trump administration—I’ve seen people say that there is a dearth of fighting back, and I agree that I’m unhappy with the amount there is—one of the places to look is who is filing the lawsuits to directly challenge his orders.
January 29, 2025 at 4:29 PM
If you are looking for people who are fighting back against the Trump administration—I’ve seen people say that there is a dearth of fighting back, and I agree that I’m unhappy with the amount there is—one of the places to look is who is filing the lawsuits to directly challenge his orders.
I will not give in to the lies.
I will not give in to the fear.
Thank you, Jim Acosta.
I will not give in to the fear.
Thank you, Jim Acosta.
Today’s show was my last at CNN. My closing message: It’s never a good time to bow down to a tyrant… don’t give in to the lies. Don’t give in to fear. Hold on to the truth… and hope.
January 28, 2025 at 8:40 PM
I will not give in to the lies.
I will not give in to the fear.
Thank you, Jim Acosta.
I will not give in to the fear.
Thank you, Jim Acosta.
This week: achieved working weight on bench with full competition pauses/commands, 2nd time a gym bro thought I was late 30s instead of creeping towards 60 yrs old, made friends with a crew of young lifters visiting my home gym, pulled some really solid deadlifts. 💪 #womenwholift #powerlifting
January 27, 2025 at 8:38 PM
This week: achieved working weight on bench with full competition pauses/commands, 2nd time a gym bro thought I was late 30s instead of creeping towards 60 yrs old, made friends with a crew of young lifters visiting my home gym, pulled some really solid deadlifts. 💪 #womenwholift #powerlifting
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In 2020, it became apparent that a lot of people had been asleep in science class.
Well, in 2025, it’s become quite apparent that they slept through history class, too.
#Resist
Well, in 2025, it’s become quite apparent that they slept through history class, too.
#Resist
January 22, 2025 at 1:07 AM
In 2020, it became apparent that a lot of people had been asleep in science class.
Well, in 2025, it’s become quite apparent that they slept through history class, too.
#Resist
Well, in 2025, it’s become quite apparent that they slept through history class, too.
#Resist
Oh. I loved his illustrations for The Phantom Tollbooth. I only learned to appreciate his political cartoons when I was nearing High School age. He could do so much with a simple line.
January 21, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Oh. I loved his illustrations for The Phantom Tollbooth. I only learned to appreciate his political cartoons when I was nearing High School age. He could do so much with a simple line.
I lift at an old school garage gym in Northern California. You get soft in NorCal. We don't really have seasons. It's 34 deg F this morning, my gym is *unheated*, and I need to practice in my competition singlet today. Halp! #powerlifting #womenwholift
January 21, 2025 at 3:39 PM
I lift at an old school garage gym in Northern California. You get soft in NorCal. We don't really have seasons. It's 34 deg F this morning, my gym is *unheated*, and I need to practice in my competition singlet today. Halp! #powerlifting #womenwholift
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Obama’s inauguration -
28 degrees
I’m going to leave this here ALL day Jan. 20 …..🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
28 degrees
I’m going to leave this here ALL day Jan. 20 …..🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
January 20, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Obama’s inauguration -
28 degrees
I’m going to leave this here ALL day Jan. 20 …..🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
28 degrees
I’m going to leave this here ALL day Jan. 20 …..🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
4 wks away from my first meet. Yesterday I focused on squat unracking/racking weight just above my usual working weight. First step back, good. Second step back I tend to bang the plate against the support bar. I'm not thrown off balance but annoyed. Tips? #womenwholift #girlswholift #powerlifting
January 20, 2025 at 3:41 PM
4 wks away from my first meet. Yesterday I focused on squat unracking/racking weight just above my usual working weight. First step back, good. Second step back I tend to bang the plate against the support bar. I'm not thrown off balance but annoyed. Tips? #womenwholift #girlswholift #powerlifting
Dropped my youngest at SFO this morning so she could continue studying Music Therapy in Fort Collins. It's so cool to see your child morph into an adult.
January 19, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Dropped my youngest at SFO this morning so she could continue studying Music Therapy in Fort Collins. It's so cool to see your child morph into an adult.
Training for my first powerlifting meet at 57 yrs old. Christ on a Cracker, pause bench presses are tiring. Wow.
#powerlifting #womenwholift
#powerlifting #womenwholift
January 14, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Training for my first powerlifting meet at 57 yrs old. Christ on a Cracker, pause bench presses are tiring. Wow.
#powerlifting #womenwholift
#powerlifting #womenwholift