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Stephen Morrison @stephen-morrison.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

A lot of Dem politicians caught serious flak for saying the country needs a sane Republican Party... But the country absolutely needs a sane Republican Party. If the only choices are Democrats or fascists, the fascists will occasionally win. And "occasionally" is far too often.

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paramore lyrics bot @paramorebot.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

i can't force these eyes to see the end

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Steven Beschloss @stevenbeschloss.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

“This election is likely our last chance to stop the march of fascism led by Trump and his enablers seeking to hold onto power by any means necessary…We should take seriously Trump’s repeated assertions that he intends to stay in power after 2028.” www.americaamerica.news/p/we-are-und...

americaamerica.news

We Are Under Attack From an Enemy Within

By listening to our founders and refusing to go along with this, we can name and defeat the ongoing danger to our constitutional republic

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Amber @amberponce.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

She won’t make eye contact with me. My kitty has gotten a little greasy and smelly so it was time for a bath. The way she wailed you’d think I was yanking out her toenails. She didn’t even wait until she was wet to start crying bloody murder.

A slightly damp cat punishes the human who dared bathe her by avoiding eye contact. She gray with stripes and is sitting on a beige couch.

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Amber @amberponce.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

My cat apparently likes bear documentaries.

A cat stands on a couch under a TV with a bear on the screen. He’s looking up at the screen.

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Amber @amberponce.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

WZZM: “Grand Rapids man accused of holding woman captive, torturing her for days before she escaped at Woodland Mall” Me: “How’d he do all that shit at the mall????” WWMT with a much better headline: “Woman tortured at boyfriend's Grand Rapids home escapes at Woodland Mall, documents say”

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Amber @amberponce.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Coworker introduced me to the 12 Axes. I knew I was progressive but didn’t expect to lean this hard on the results. I did the 60 questions version. #12axes

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Amber @amberponce.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

I am realizing that I’m reposting yet another of El-Sayed’s videos. But they’re so good. A lot of the younger voters probably won’t get the Mad Men reference and might be wondering why he’s sipping a cocktail.

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Amber @amberponce.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Laughed out loud and sent this via old school text to my non-Bluesky fam.

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Amber @amberponce.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Grand Rapids’ ArtPrize held a live painting event at John Ball Zoo. My daughter came up from Kalamazoo to met me there and we had a lovely time.

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Amber @amberponce.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Selfie for our mom. Me and my big bro at GrrCON. He was telling me about how he attended the first one back in 2011. Just a ragtag group of nerds who didn’t have it all figured out. A well-oiled yet somewhat unpolished machine now but that’s part of its appeal. Looking forward to next year!

A woman in a green tee shirt and a man in a blue 1/4 zip. The siblings are smilie at GrrCON 15 in a selfie taken for mom.

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Amber @amberponce.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Caturday! Milo is pretty damned cute in “murder mode.” At least he’s too dumb to be sneaky when our bearded dragon Kiwi is getting her time out of the enclosure.

A bearded dragon sits on persons chest. A chonky-looking orange cat stares intently from the other side of the couch.

An orange cat in “ready mode” on a floral pillow on a couch.

Orange cat has attempted to get closer to the bearded dragon (not pictured) by perching on the couch arm to the right of human and dragon. His eyes are fixed and he cannot be distracted.

An orange cat starts making his approach to bearded dragon (not pictured, on her human’s shoulder on the other side of the camera). He’s stepping forward on a couch with his eyes fixated on his “prey”

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Amber @amberponce.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

TIL the first ransomware scheme was in 1989. What’s wilder than that time frame is learning that the guy actually turned himself in. GrrCON 2026 - Keynote: The History of Malware: 40 Years of Viruses & Worms - presented by Eliad Kimhy

A presentation screen with the title “The First Ransomware - 1989” with a red box with white text featuring the original the ransom note “Dear Customer:
It is time to pay for your software lease from PC Cyborg
Corporation.
Complete the INVOICE and attach payment for the lease option of your
choice. If you don't use the printed INVOICE, then be sure to refer to the important
reference numbers below in all correspondence. In return you will receive:
- a renewal software package with easy-to-follow, complete instructions;
- an automatic, self-installing diskette that anyone can apply in minutes.
Important reference numbers: A5599796-2695577- The price of 365 user applications is US$189. The price of a lease for the
lifetime of your hard disk is US$378.
You must enclose a bankers draft, cashier's check or international money order payable to PC CYBORG CORPORATION for the full amount of $189 or $378 with your order. Include your name,
company,
address, city, state, country, zip or postal code. Mail your order
to PC Cyborg Corporation, P.O. Box 87-17-44, Panama 7, Panama.
Press ENTER to continue

It is pictured next to a floppy titled “AIDS info disk”.

Below the slide is a banner reading GrrCON Cyber Security Summit.

To the left is the speaker, Eliad Kimhy, with his arm extended. The Keynote: The History of Malware: 40 Years of Viruses & Worms

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Amber @amberponce.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

My buddy is sick - going in for a strep test.

A teenage boy is flopped on a couch on his stomach, having strewn the backrest pillows in the process. He cuddles his dog while his cat lays on a pillow near his feet.

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Amber @amberponce.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

My siblings and me at my wedding in 2008 vs last night at my nephew’s wedding.

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Amber @amberponce.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

My inner (and oft outer) musical theatre nerd is geeking out.

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Amber @amberponce.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

That meme with Homer telling Bart it’s the worst day of his life so far plays in my head daily. This is unacceptable. Why didn’t any Dem in attendance address that???

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Amber @amberponce.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Someone is a bit wistful that her humans are leaving. It’s Roosevelt Park Day! We’d bring her but she doesn’t do great in crowds.

Side eye from a dog resting her head on a blanket over her person’s leg. She looks a little wistful. A white paw is next to her face.

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Amber @amberponce.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

This flyer from local Republican state senate candidate was tucked in my door. The flyer does not mention his party affiliation. That is a conscientious choice—as is the absence of Oxford commas. I translated talking points.

Flyer for Kim Cole for State Senate in Michigan 32nd district.

Under “LOWER COSTS,” the candidate says, “Cut wasteful spending, Lower everyday costs and help families keep more of what they earn.” with a translation of “Cut taxes to disproportionately benefit the highest earners at the expense of education and social services.”

Under “SAFER COMMUNITIES,” the candidate says “Back law enforcement, stop fentanyl and hold violent criminals accountable” with a translation of “Keep police armed with military grade equipment, support local ICE ops, and keep jails full.”

Under “AFFORDABLE HOUSING,” the candidate says, “Cut red tape so working families can find homes they can afford.” with a translation of “Do nothing to stem the private equity hoarding of residential properties and reduce government oversight that protects homebuyers.”

Under “STUDENT SUCCESS,” the candidate says, “Focus classrooms on reading, math and preparing students for successful careers.” with a translation of “Cut the “woke” science, government, history, and arts nonsense”

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Amber @amberponce.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

I got a glass splinter in my foot and cannot find it. I’m trying to soak in baking soda warm water to see if that helps draw it out. My cat is very confused and curious. This is the 3rd time he stuck his paw in it and seemed surprised that it got wet.

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Amber @amberponce.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

This is Chloe. She got the mega zoomies and cannot stop panting.

A panting dog looks silly with her eyes wide and tongue out.

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Amber @amberponce.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

My brother is 45 today. He’s a successful, suburban dad who has just about everything he could need, so we got him what any 17 year-old would want. A trick skateboard from our younger bro and a machete from me. He couldn’t be happier. His wife is less than thrilled.

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Amber @amberponce.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

My daughter moved out a few days ago. She’s in Kalamazoo at Western Michigan University pursuing a BFA in acting. She left behind some clothes for me to repair. I think her cat, Milo, misses her because he keeps going back to that specific pile of clothes to nap.

And orange cat naps on jeans and other clothes left behind by his human who moved out for college.

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Amber @amberponce.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

I lowkey forgot about Mitch for a minute. The volume of crazy shit on the daily is a bit overwhelming.

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Amber @amberponce.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

I appreciate that my workplace has a comfortable place to eat outside and a wooded area and a cute office dog friend.

Ekko, a senior “employee” of ICS Data, makes her way back towards the picnic table after doing some “business” outside. Ekko is creeping towards 10 years on this earth and hovering around 100 lbs. She’s a fluffy and sweet mix of several breeds including Austrailian shepherd.

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Amber @amberponce.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

I’m literally 12” from my cat. She thinks I’m distracted by my phone. I’m done eating so it’s just a little turmeric/ginger/coconut milk broth leftover and some bay leaves she keeps biting and then spitting out. The nerve.

A cat shamelessly stands on a tv tray with her face in a (mostly) empty bowl of soup.

A cat on a tv tray next to a bowl that she has licked clean. She realizes I’m watching mid-lick and the photo is taken before she makes a getaway. It appears as though she’s taunting me as her tongue is perfectly stuck out from the bottom of her mouth.

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Amber @amberponce.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

“Soil and dirt don’t vote”

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Abdul El-Sayed @abdulelsayed.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Let’s win this tomorrow. For democracy.

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Amber @amberponce.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

I’m used to having my dog nap under me while I work from the kitchen table. I’m not used to having my 16 year old also nap under me. He started his first job this week and says he finally understands why I like naps so much. He worked 3 whole hours today 😂

A teenage boy sleeps face down in a dog bed under a kitchen table. His dog lays across his back. It’s 1PM on a Friday after he worked a 3 hour shift.

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Amber @amberponce.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

I need to add my frustration as a woman. The Stevens campaign is diluting the seriousness and unfairness of misogynistic institutions and leaders. The smear of El-Sayed in this manner does a disservice to women’s causes.

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The Daily Show @thedailyshow.com · 27/07/2026

Josh Johnson investigates the real reason behind America's war with Iran: an underground stargate

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Amber @amberponce.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Naps are my favorite weekend “activity”

A sleeping orange kitty snuggled in a blanket.

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Amber @amberponce.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Watched Hunt for the Wilderpeople and teared up at the thought of Sam Neill never being a part of another film.

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Amber @amberponce.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

AIPAC spending big💰for Haley Stevens. My daughter is voting for the first time in this primary and she’s looking forward to voting for @abdulelsayed.bsky.social I searched up his name to see what mainstream media coverage he’s gotten lately. No surprise to see top of page attack ad from UDP.

DuckDuckGo search for “Abdul El-Sayed” has a top of page sponsored result from UDP that claims, “History of Disrespecting Women — Abdul El-Sayed has a long history of disrespecting women”

The United Democracy Project (UDP) is the affiliated Super PAC of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC). As an independent expenditure committee, UDP raises unlimited funds to support political candidates who champion the U.S.-Israel alliance.

Track AIPAC graphic tally for Abdul El-Sayed: $0 from Pro-Israel PACS.

Track AIPAC graphic tally for Haley Stevens: $16,921,168 from Pro-Israel PACS.

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Amber @amberponce.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

My son is 16 today. Last night, we stayed up until his official birthday and watched Into the Spiderverse together. Of those 4500+ children in Kyiv, at least one must have been spending their birthday underground—not knowing if they would have a home to return to.

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Amber @amberponce.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

“The Obama and George W. Bush administrations together filed just eight petitions in 16 years. The Trump administration filed 32 in 2025 alone”

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Amber @amberponce.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Our pup caught a leg in her sweater and took a tumble down the stairs. We got her legs and hips checked at the emergency vet and she’s on meds, but we realized today her tail is limp and she whimpers when she wags. She’s seeing her regular vet at 8am. 😭

After an emergency vet exam, Chloe’s meds have kicked in. A brindled brown dog with white paws lays on her side in a dog bed. Her eyes aren’t quite open all the way. On prescription pain, inflammation and anxiety meds, she is lethargic.

A brindled mix-ed breed dog curls up in a green dog bed. She has her white front paws crossed in front of her with her hind legs extended.

At the emergency vet for many hours after a tumble down the stairs. Chloe, a brindled mix of pit/rottweiler and more, looks at the camera with big brown sad eyes as she rests her head on her person’s lap.

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Amber @amberponce.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Milo—in stereotypical orange cat fashion—got himself in a predicament this morning. Caturday shenanigans.

Milo the orange cat has his hind legs slightly lifted off a pillow while he looks upset that I did not help him get untangled from the curtain cord before taking a photo.

An orange cat hangs from a curtain cord caught under his belly. He’s fine.

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Amber @amberponce.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

I put this “Audrey” style Halloween decoration up last fall and left it because I think it’s cute. This evening, I discovered it munching on the milkweed.

A carnivorous plant lawn ornament appears to be eating a large milkweed leaf that has grown into its open mouth.

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Amber @amberponce.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

My coworker, Ekko. She works hard to alert us of deliveries and visitors. #officedog

A long-haired dog with orange, brown and white coloring looks at the camera with big brown eyes. She is sitting under the desk of her “work mom”

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Amber @amberponce.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

I’m the proud parent of a college graduate! Through the Muskegon Promise scholarship, my daughter earned her Associate’s in Arts and Sciences and will transfer to Western Michigan in the fall having spent $0 out of pocket on education thus far. #WATCHmUSkeGOn

A young woman in a white dress and black graduation gown and cap holds a blue diploma embossed with Muskegon Community College. Behind her is a colorful mural of a boombox. Taken outside of the LC Walker (“Trinity Health”) arena.

A young woman in a white dress and black graduation gown and cap holds a blue diploma embossed with Muskegon Community College. To her right is her father, a man with shoulder length dark hair wearing a gray shirt and black pants. To her left is her mother, a woman with her hair pulled back and in a black shirt and gray checked pants.

A program embossed with a gold seal that reads
“MUSKEGON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
2026
Commencement Ceremony
Wednesday, May 13,2026
7:00 p.m.
Trinity Health Arena”
Healed in someone’s left hand. In the background is a fully packed arena.

Taken from behind the stage, the center of the photo contains the seated graduates and faculty facing the stage. They are surrounded by thousands of friends and family inside Trinity Health Area. On the Jumbotron is President John Selman delivering his remarks to the 100th graduating class of Muskegon Community College.

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Amber @amberponce.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

I have been at my current job for over a year. Almost every time, I still punch in my alarm code from the job I had from 2007-2022.

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