wrenb
@wrenb77.bsky.social
Crafter, reader, progressive homemaker. Mom friend of the polycule. She who runs errands on a cargo bike.
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I was explaining to my Ukrainian colleague the phrase ‘There’s no such thing as a free lunch’. She told me the equivalent in Ukrainian is ‘The only free cheese is in the mousetrap’ - which is so much better
July 16, 2025 at 6:39 AM
I was explaining to my Ukrainian colleague the phrase ‘There’s no such thing as a free lunch’. She told me the equivalent in Ukrainian is ‘The only free cheese is in the mousetrap’ - which is so much better
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...and he governed in good faith. Remember good faith? I don't think democracy can survive without it...
July 16, 2025 at 1:05 PM
...and he governed in good faith. Remember good faith? I don't think democracy can survive without it...
I am so grateful to whoever decided to package the Stream2Sea itch cream in a 75ml tube. I can carry it onto the plane for all the mosquito bites that will be rubbed by the shoes I didn’t wear for 2 weeks!
June 28, 2025 at 1:37 AM
I am so grateful to whoever decided to package the Stream2Sea itch cream in a 75ml tube. I can carry it onto the plane for all the mosquito bites that will be rubbed by the shoes I didn’t wear for 2 weeks!
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I kid you not, my work knows that I do drawing on the side and someone in the office told me AI could save me time and my response was "but I like drawing" and it broke them. They didn't know how to answer, they just couldn't comprehend that people make art because they like making art.
June 13, 2025 at 9:57 AM
I kid you not, my work knows that I do drawing on the side and someone in the office told me AI could save me time and my response was "but I like drawing" and it broke them. They didn't know how to answer, they just couldn't comprehend that people make art because they like making art.
I would like to curse whoever attached my relative’s name to my phone number and sold it to the Virginia Democratic Party. Folks, I’ve never lived in Virginia. I can’t and won’t vote in your election. I don’t get whiny texts like this from the California Democrats, and I actually support them!
June 13, 2025 at 3:32 PM
I would like to curse whoever attached my relative’s name to my phone number and sold it to the Virginia Democratic Party. Folks, I’ve never lived in Virginia. I can’t and won’t vote in your election. I don’t get whiny texts like this from the California Democrats, and I actually support them!
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Hello, Oslo! Today we’re checking out the Natural History Museum!
June 12, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Hello, Oslo! Today we’re checking out the Natural History Museum!
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this is why you shouldnt believe what you see on the internet. It was actually closer to 50 years. His name was Porphyrios, he actually caused the creation of entirely new trading routes just to avoid him and was declared enemy of the state by Justinian. He is the hero we need.
Wasn't there a whale that took a hating to Rome and sunk a bunch of ships for like 10 years?
April 23, 2025 at 4:50 PM
this is why you shouldnt believe what you see on the internet. It was actually closer to 50 years. His name was Porphyrios, he actually caused the creation of entirely new trading routes just to avoid him and was declared enemy of the state by Justinian. He is the hero we need.
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A new safety standard for nursing pillows comes into effect today. CPSC will enforce this new standard to make sure nursing pillows are safer and do not pose a suffocation risk to babies.
This standard was approved by the Commission in October 2024: cpsc.gov/Newsroom/New...
This standard was approved by the Commission in October 2024: cpsc.gov/Newsroom/New...
CPSC Approves New Federal Safety Standard for Infant Support Cushions to Prevent Infant Deaths and Serious Injuries
CPSC Approves New Federal Safety Standard for Infant Support Cushions to Prevent Infant Deaths and Serious Injuries
cpsc.gov
April 23, 2025 at 4:01 PM
A new safety standard for nursing pillows comes into effect today. CPSC will enforce this new standard to make sure nursing pillows are safer and do not pose a suffocation risk to babies.
This standard was approved by the Commission in October 2024: cpsc.gov/Newsroom/New...
This standard was approved by the Commission in October 2024: cpsc.gov/Newsroom/New...
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Dear retailers,
one less car trip means one more parking space for customers who have no choice.
Bicycles don't destroy parking spaces; they create them.
one less car trip means one more parking space for customers who have no choice.
Bicycles don't destroy parking spaces; they create them.
One less car trip to the grocery store today:
April 23, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Dear retailers,
one less car trip means one more parking space for customers who have no choice.
Bicycles don't destroy parking spaces; they create them.
one less car trip means one more parking space for customers who have no choice.
Bicycles don't destroy parking spaces; they create them.
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I'm going to just assume no one else on my feed remembers Dogs in Elk and I am both old and have been on the internet way too long. 😂😭
Anyway, for more of these shenanigans look for "Dogs in Elk", specifically that phrase, it's still on the web. It's an epic tale. Also an epic smell.
Anyway, for more of these shenanigans look for "Dogs in Elk", specifically that phrase, it's still on the web. It's an epic tale. Also an epic smell.
…. Hey who else remembers Dogs In Elk.
The Mooseleg Story.
Some FAQS
Q: Where did the mooselegs come from?
A: From moose
Q: Why can’t they have the legs
A: Because they are disgusting rotting mooselegs
Q: Do Moose lose their legs like antlers?
A: If they lose their leg they def also lost their antlers as well
Some FAQS
Q: Where did the mooselegs come from?
A: From moose
Q: Why can’t they have the legs
A: Because they are disgusting rotting mooselegs
Q: Do Moose lose their legs like antlers?
A: If they lose their leg they def also lost their antlers as well
April 23, 2025 at 3:55 PM
I'm going to just assume no one else on my feed remembers Dogs in Elk and I am both old and have been on the internet way too long. 😂😭
Anyway, for more of these shenanigans look for "Dogs in Elk", specifically that phrase, it's still on the web. It's an epic tale. Also an epic smell.
Anyway, for more of these shenanigans look for "Dogs in Elk", specifically that phrase, it's still on the web. It's an epic tale. Also an epic smell.
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Stylish! Glamorous! Tired! #starterpacknoai
April 16, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Stylish! Glamorous! Tired! #starterpacknoai
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Wanted to hop on this fun trend without using AI! Thanks to one of our very talented staff members for hand-drawing our Zookeeper starter pack! 💙 #starterpacknoai
April 14, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Wanted to hop on this fun trend without using AI! Thanks to one of our very talented staff members for hand-drawing our Zookeeper starter pack! 💙 #starterpacknoai
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Tariff-free joy flows from Canada to the world—receive this heartfelt and positive export from the land of resilience and love. 🍁🧡
(and forward the positive vibes)
(and forward the positive vibes)
March 15, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Tariff-free joy flows from Canada to the world—receive this heartfelt and positive export from the land of resilience and love. 🍁🧡
(and forward the positive vibes)
(and forward the positive vibes)
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More. Like. This.
February 28, 2025 at 10:50 PM
More. Like. This.
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If you wanted to cut waste, fraud, and abuse, you would empower the inspectors general.
If you wanted more waste, fraud, and abuse, you would fire them.
If you wanted more waste, fraud, and abuse, you would fire them.
February 17, 2025 at 2:17 PM
If you wanted to cut waste, fraud, and abuse, you would empower the inspectors general.
If you wanted more waste, fraud, and abuse, you would fire them.
If you wanted more waste, fraud, and abuse, you would fire them.
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I truly believe the only chance we have is through protests at hospitals that are complying with executive orders in advance.
These hospitals are attempting to detransition patients or deny transition to new ones because they are scared of Trump.
These hospitals are attempting to detransition patients or deny transition to new ones because they are scared of Trump.
January 30, 2025 at 10:28 PM
I truly believe the only chance we have is through protests at hospitals that are complying with executive orders in advance.
These hospitals are attempting to detransition patients or deny transition to new ones because they are scared of Trump.
These hospitals are attempting to detransition patients or deny transition to new ones because they are scared of Trump.
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the headline is not “trump blames deadly plane crash on DEI” but “trump seizes on deadly plane crash to attack minorities”
January 30, 2025 at 4:45 PM
the headline is not “trump blames deadly plane crash on DEI” but “trump seizes on deadly plane crash to attack minorities”
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‘Nickname’ is not ‘nick’ + ‘name.’
It was originally ‘ekename.’
‘Eke’ was the Middle English word for “also” or “in addition.”
Since ‘ekename’ began with a vowel, people used ‘an’ before it.
Over time, 'an ekename' became 'a nickname.'
It was originally ‘ekename.’
‘Eke’ was the Middle English word for “also” or “in addition.”
Since ‘ekename’ began with a vowel, people used ‘an’ before it.
Over time, 'an ekename' became 'a nickname.'
January 14, 2025 at 4:20 PM
‘Nickname’ is not ‘nick’ + ‘name.’
It was originally ‘ekename.’
‘Eke’ was the Middle English word for “also” or “in addition.”
Since ‘ekename’ began with a vowel, people used ‘an’ before it.
Over time, 'an ekename' became 'a nickname.'
It was originally ‘ekename.’
‘Eke’ was the Middle English word for “also” or “in addition.”
Since ‘ekename’ began with a vowel, people used ‘an’ before it.
Over time, 'an ekename' became 'a nickname.'
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The Thieves Guild, flying their secret society’s colours at half-mast—after the untimely backstab of their Guild Leader…
November 24, 2024 at 2:19 AM
The Thieves Guild, flying their secret society’s colours at half-mast—after the untimely backstab of their Guild Leader…
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now THIS is how you alt text
November 21, 2024 at 2:53 AM
now THIS is how you alt text
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Middle age is that time when you realize there's actually not virtue in being unhappy after all.
December 13, 2023 at 8:20 PM
Middle age is that time when you realize there's actually not virtue in being unhappy after all.
I've waited patiently and now I can finally start rebuilding my network from the Network That Shall Not Be Named. As usual, it starts with my favorite authors and spirals out to my other communities from there. I'm a wallflower introvert who reads far more than I'll ever post.
December 13, 2023 at 11:16 PM
I've waited patiently and now I can finally start rebuilding my network from the Network That Shall Not Be Named. As usual, it starts with my favorite authors and spirals out to my other communities from there. I'm a wallflower introvert who reads far more than I'll ever post.