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@crossbaumann55.bsky.social

Retired science teacher, Border Collie servant, musician (euphonium), avid reader, gardener, hiker, and frequent flyer in physical therapy programs.

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The continued disregard for other species is despicable. We really are in the age of destroy the Earth, aren't we.

Watch- laugh and say,”Awww…”. You need this. Yes. You do.

Massimo (mirror)@rainmaker1973-m.bsky.social

This guy built over 1,000 homes for squirrels and fitted some of them with cameras to see how they live. [📹 squirrel_boxes] Original post

What’s Happening????? 😳🫨😲😱

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com

Trump: "He violently slashed her neck. Almost cut her head right off. Slashed it violently & viciously. For those people who are able to handle that kind of stuff you know exactly what I'm talking about. Very rarely do you see it run behind the actual ... Her head was barely attached"

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You may not be interested in measles, but measles is interested in you. Get vaccinated. Get your children vaccinated. Get caught up on ALL vaccinations. Do NOT listen to RFK jr.

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Among the many many many reasons to vote, here's one to consider: Let's prove that billionaires can't buy an election. Let's prove it in a big way.

I think we all need more nutmeg in our diets to get through the next few weeks and months....

c0nc0rdance@c0nc0rdance.bsky.social

It's that time of year when we all ingest a known hallucinogen for dessert, covered in a dollop (or six) of whipped cream. Or, for the basic: drink it in our morning coffee. Let's learn about nutmeg, mace & their psychoactive effects on people already nearing a lethal dose of pumpkin pie.🥧🎃

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“I can end the war in 24 hours…” -Trump That was 2 years ago. Ukrainians are still being murdered by Russia. Now the president of the United States is providing aid and comfort to Putin. Long live Ukraine. Impeach Trump. #Pinks #ProudBlue

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The next Democratic Congress must be ready on Day One. Subpoenas. Investigations. Ethics reform. Follow the money. Enforce the law. Trump doesn't own the White House nor America. The derangement was the worship. My blueprint for what comes next: steveschmidt.substack.com/p/the-partys...

steveschmidt.substack.comThe party’s over, Donald: here’s how Democrats take back powerWinning is not enough. The next Congress must be ready to investigate corruption, enforce accountability, restore constitutional authority, and begin rebuilding America.

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When Ukraine destroys Russian data centers, hoards of aggressive right-wing bots disappear & the internet becomes friendlier. So much of politics is driven by the internet & so much of the internet is driven by Russians who want to hurt us. Shouldn’t we do something about that, given that we know it

Awww- isn't this sweet? They found his uncle's medal. I'm sure his IQ jumped several points just from holding it...in a nice frame.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com

this shit is beyond parody, man. It truly is the make a wish presidency. now Trump is getting an award!

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Introducing your ultimate fighter and champion: Bear 89 Backpack 👑 Thanks for joining us for the biggest Fat Bear Week to date.

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My take from the Smith hearings: To be a GOP senator today, you have to be a lying piece-of-shit, who puts loyalty to party & our lying piece-of-shit president, above their oaths to the Constitution & their obligations to tell the truth & do what rights to the American people! Repost if U agree

Oh, boy. Now what? Who can sway me one way or the other? Leaning cuprite but my vote can be influenced- this one is going down to the wire for me.

Mineral Cup & Ore Cup@mineralcup.bsky.social

#MinCup26 SEMI-FINALS!!! It's showdown of the soft and cubical as coppery #Cuprite and salty #Halite compete for a spot in the finals! Both are worthy, but only one can have your vote. VOTE: www.mineralcup.org/2026/vote-re... RESULTS: www.mineralcup.org/2026/vote-re...

He’s an embarrassment to MO. We’ll kick him out in his next election. We’ve had enough of Sen I-Don’t-Know-Schmitt.

@NewsJennifer (Jennifer Schulze)@newsjennifer.bsky.social

Truly stunning development at today's Jack Smith hearing as Sen Schmitt tries to take down Smith with accusations of a phony plot involving George prosecutor Fani Willis...But his so-called evidence falls apart because he doesn't know the difference between the Atlanta Hawks & Iowa Hawkeyes. 🧵

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Please repost widely: To all young women in college: You do NOT have to put up with the university’s hiding and ignoring your assault. Police ignoring you too? GO TO THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY! (This worked for young women at schools where I taught [and advised them how to seek justice].)

FAT BEAR SEMI-FINALS! Need a mental break? Need a bit of fun? Vote in the semi-finals today. My heart was with Family 132 and with Backpack, but 910 is a monster and Bucky just packed on the pounds. If 910 and Bucky win today, tomorrow will be a HARD choice.

explore.org@explore.org

A day away from the final showdown. Who will you pick to go head-to-head for the ultimate title? Make today count and VOTE at fatbearweek.org

Blah, blah, blah....

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com

Trump lies: "Oil will come dropping down as soon as Iran gives up, as soon as the war is over, which will be soon. Prices for groceries have come way down for Biden. Almost every price has come way down. And remember one thing -- oil is less expensive now than it was under the Biden administration."

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If you care about keeping the Academy of Natural Sciences open to the public in Philadelphia, I need you to read and share this thread. Trish Wellenbach was sent from the mayor's office to oversee the Academy of Natural sciences situation. She needs to hear from us. Here comes the action item:

This BETTER be the end of this stupid merry-go- round. Geez-o-pete.....3rd time around. Stop the nonsense!

MeidasTouch@meidastouch.com

BREAKING: The Supreme Court just BLOCKED Missouri’s GOP-drawn 2025 congressional map AGAIN from being used in the 2026 election, while delivering a blistering rebuke to the Eighth Circuit for trying to revive it.

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Team art history again with Cuprite's use as a pigment! Also wow what a close vote rn #MinCup26

Mineral Cup & Ore Cup@mineralcup.bsky.social

#MinCup26 Quarterfinal 1 It’s a rich red start to the quarterfinals as two components of brass face off with zinc ore #Sphalerite is up against copper-rich #Cuprite. VOTE: www.mineralcup.org/2026/vote-re... RESULTS: www.mineralcup.org/2026/vote-re...

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Do you know how much the pay of CEOs at major companies has skyrocketed since 1978? 50%? 100%? 500%? Try 1,316% Meanwhile, the typical workers’ compensation increased only 28%. This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.

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“In 38 days, we have one last chance to get this right—to constrain the madness of King Donald, hasten the end of the MAGA sickness and reassert our values. “It’s up to all of us—we, the people—to get this done.” www.americaamerica.news/p/this-cant-...

americaamerica.newsThis Can’t Go On for Two More YearsSwooning over China’s repressive communist dictator and belligerently acting out at the United Nations. Yes, it’s a psychiatric emergency.

And Cuprite pulls ahead! But it's not far enough with lots of time remaining to vote. Let's extend the lead before we enter the home stretch! Vote Cuprite! #MinCup26

If you missed it, not to worry- you can still vote for Day One bears tomorrow!

explore.org@explore.org

Today, we had our biggest Fat Bear Week day 1 turnout of all time and experienced some system overload. If you already voted today, your vote still counts. If you didn't get a chance, don't worry: Day 1 voting will restart tomorrow, Wednesday September 23rd.

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Stop calling it a climate problem. Call it what it is: organized greed. The planet isn’t dying. It’s being killed for profit. The killers have names. And boardrooms. #ClimateJustice #StopEcocide

This is the matchup I’ve been dreading! How to choose? Lots of thinking ahead- and maybe a coin toss.

Mineral Cup & Ore Cup@mineralcup.bsky.social

#MinCup26 Round 2 Match 4 Both colourful yet opposite in almost every other way, it’s abundant and hard #Quartz against rare and very soft #Stichtite. VOTE: www.mineralcup.org/2026/vote-re... RESULTS: www.mineralcup.org/2026/vote-re...

Sticking with Cuprite today. Simple choice for me.

Mineral Cup & Ore Cup@mineralcup.bsky.social

#MinCup26 Round 2 Match 3: It's a shiny showdown as soft copper-rich #Cuprite is up against the multicoloured index mineral #Andalusite. VOTE: www.mineralcup.org/2026/vote-re... RESULTS: www.mineralcup.org/2026/vote-re...

Wow- the truth for once! Or he doesn’t know what repressive means…

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com

Q: China is one of the most repressive countries for journalists in the world-- TRUMP: Well, I don't know about that. I think we're repressive also