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Allegedly Amy @amyewest.bsky.social · 4h

I think Clive Barker is now tied for fave character with Mary Shelley in the @midnightpals.bsky.social Nothing like a good shit-stirrer / chaos agent when they’re aimed at someone else.

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Allegedly Amy @amyewest.bsky.social · 4h

What do we think? Is “Amy-tyville Horror” trying too hard for a seasonal name?

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Allegedly Amy @amyewest.bsky.social · 4h

You know what’s pretty great? Holding your chubby cat like a baby and snuffling her yummy-smelling belly fur while she purrs, keeps her back legs stuck straight up and makes gentle biscuits on the side of your face. My hands were obviously in use & if I called B in, she’d have jumped down, so no pic

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Allegedly Amy @amyewest.bsky.social · 5h

I don’t know why the Slow Horses writers felt they should include a completely needless bit of fatphobia in this week’s episode, but it’s kinda ruined the episode for me. Despite some silly/funny moments.

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KikiDoodle & Purrmaids @ BLFC @kikidoodle.bsky.social · 5h

A cat crime to end all cat crimes. Dawni is mad at us right now. We don't know why. It's probably her mad Sekhmet and her sister Bebop returned. Well, she peed DIRECTLY on top of a very nice chocolate bar. We had taken one bite. She soaked it. It took EFFORT to reach. She's on the shitten list

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Allegedly Amy @amyewest.bsky.social · 7h

I really regret that I forgot to use my Flonase & Astepro inhalers this morning. Feels like all the organs remotely connected to breathing, sinuses etc all spontaneously generated that expanding spray foam stuff inside my head today.

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Adam A. Marshall @a-marshall-plan.bsky.social · 8h

On Tuesday, the government launched america.gov. After journalists started pointing out that the AI bot's (correct) answers contradicted President Trump's position, the AI started to refuse to answer those same questions. (see, e.g., apnews.com/article/trum...) 🤷

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Trump touts America.gov, but its government-sourced AI answers undercut many of his statements

The Trump administration has launched a revamped website, America.gov, to simplify access to government information.

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Adam A. Marshall @a-marshall-plan.bsky.social · 8h

In my piece, I argued that aggressively deploying AI could give "the White House near-complete control in FOIA responses from the get-go. If a FOIA bot is deployed to make the first cut on redactions, it could be given instructions like: redact anything that contradicts the president’s statements."

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Allegedly Amy @amyewest.bsky.social · 8h

Leopold has developed a new not annoying at all habit of standing outside the bedroom door when B is napping or the last hour of sleep on a work day and yowling at top volume until B gets up. I can sleep through it, L seems to know B can’t.

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Allegedly Amy @amyewest.bsky.social · 10h

My aunt was at that game! As I recall, she did not enjoy the earthquake part.

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Allegedly Amy @amyewest.bsky.social · 10h

Related: between the orange juice & some apple juice, I had more sugar in the last two days than at least the last six months put together. I need to find a recipe to use the apple juice in bc I am not drinking any more of that.

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Allegedly Amy @amyewest.bsky.social · 10h

PB&J smoothie has never tasted so good. (Not really PB or J, but end result is a barely sweet nod to the idea of PB&J)

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Maladroithe @maladroithe.bsky.social · 10h

No, YOU contradict myself because you contain multitudes, *I* contradict myself because I don’t remember what I said earlier, I was hangry

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Allegedly Amy @amyewest.bsky.social · 11h

I think I finally annoyed Leopold enough with my unskilled grooming that he’s decided he can’t stand it anymore! Yay for annoying a cat into cleaning himself!

A brown tabby grooming one back leg after his human once again did a crappy job of grooming him. (Cleaned him up ok tho)

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Allegedly Amy @amyewest.bsky.social · 13h

Ahhhh. Took the rest of my medicine when I got home, bathed Leopold, started laundry, had some rice for 2nd breakfast & now need only make spicy braised tofu to have a dinner, I’m drinking a sugar-free Red Bull and Susan and Sweetie are still mostly getting along. Good day so far.

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Steve Waycott Wildlife Photography 🍁 @stevewaycott.bsky.social · 13h

Behold the face of a Raccoon caught in the act of raiding my birdfeeder. Remorseful? You be the judge. Hanwell, #NewBrunswick, Canada June 2026 📸 #mammals #raccoon #nature #wildlife #photography #Nikon #Z9 #Nikkor800pf

A brownish grey critter with a grey and white face and black mask around her eyes and a black nose is standing on her back legs and peeking out from behind a grey and brown tree trunk as she looks directly at the camera with what appears to be a mischievous smile on her face.

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Allegedly Amy @amyewest.bsky.social · 13h

I think we’re meant to feel sympathy for Rep. Burchett, but a) he already has a paying job, b) not every hobby should become a business _especially when you already have a job_ and c) if he wants to sell skateboards, he can always quit his current job as a member of Congress. 🙄

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Allegedly Amy @amyewest.bsky.social · 13h

I’m sure this isn’t new, but I don’t recall the post-colonoscopy instructions from last time saying “don’t sign any legal documents” and I wonder what led to that line and what on earth the ppl involved were thinking.

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Allegedly Amy @amyewest.bsky.social · 14h

You know what? I’m going to eat more solid food. BECAUSE I CAN. (And I’m still hungry)

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Allegedly Amy @amyewest.bsky.social · 15h

Well that’s done and I am extremely glad.

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Allegedly Amy @amyewest.bsky.social · 18h

Ugh. Awake. Hungry. Extremely thirsty. Ready to be done with this foolishness. So I guess i better start giving the cats’ their medicines and shower.

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Allegedly Amy @amyewest.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

The good news is that all forms of sustenance are unappealing now (cats’ canned food time was rough). The bad news is that I have 3 more of these 32 oz fuckers to get through (incl this one).

A 32 oz insulated tumbler filled with orange juice/water and 4 servings of MiraLAX.

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Allegedly Amy @amyewest.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

*As in it was uncomfortable to wear bc I got the sizing wrong when I ordered. I’m still fat so if it’s comfy, then it’s high time to put it in the rotation.

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Allegedly Amy @amyewest.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

I have a @maintenancephase.bsky.social t-shirt that was, ironically, a bit too tight to wear out of the house that says Fat Lady About Town. Should see if it fits these days.

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Allegedly Amy @amyewest.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Might change my screen name to “Fattie weirdo wimp radical”. Not sure I can legit claim to be a radical, but I got the first three down cold. Tbh the way menopause is going, I might be able to add beardo before too long. (Even if I weren’t cis, I’d never use the other word bc I’m not an asshole)

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Cagle Cats @caglecats.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

I know Bath is distressing, but maybe next time we DON'T step in our own runny poops with each foot one by one, hmm?

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Allegedly Amy @amyewest.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

We Will See You Bleed by Ron Currie was excellent.

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Allegedly Amy @amyewest.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

This is an example of why I just do not understand what the appeal of chatbots is. It is _always_ less effort to search for “[library name] phone number” in whatever the default search is on whatever device you’re using. Why do the extra work _and_ get wrong info?

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Anna M @helgagrace.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Patron called, miffed because her emailed research question got no response. Turns out she asked chatGPT for our email address and was given “libraryline@[mylibrary’sname].com,” which has zero correct components. I told her chatGPT is unreliable and will hope she has learned her lesson #LibraryLife

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Allegedly Amy @amyewest.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

I don’t feel too bad right now which is a problem bc OMG want solid food and so much of it. Come on drugs. Do your thing. Kill my appetite plz.

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Andrea Grimes @andreagrimes.com · 30/09/2026

this is one of my favorite things i've written for a long time. i don't often get the chance to even lightly report stuff, and i had some of the most fascinating conversations of my whole life while unpacking this piece.

theflytrapmedia.com

The 'MAGA Makeover' is Over, and Its Replacement is (Even More) Terrifying

Fascists are using fashion to normalize radical perspectives and groups into normie society.

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Allegedly Amy @amyewest.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Couldn’t get to sleep last night and then of course woke up at 4:40. Hoping I can get some naps in even thy probably sets me up for a repeat tonight. Bleah.

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Allegedly Amy @amyewest.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

I thought I had gotten enough variety of clear liquids but I was wrong and am splurging slightly on delivery of more. I should also check to see if the ginger ale that’s gone undrunk for _years_ is even still good & empty & recycle cans if not.

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Allegedly Amy @amyewest.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

To complete the round up, we have Leopold staking out his eventual sunny spot and Susan wandering around looking for mischief. Both in the dining room/hallway where the light is _the worst_.

A brown tabby sits in a window perch waiting for the sun.

A seal point and gray mix wanders around a hallway looking for mischief opportunities.

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Allegedly Amy @amyewest.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Meanwhile Sweetie demonstrates her ridiculous flexibility as she grooms her fabulously fluffy tail. Hopefully not until it has bald spots too, but ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ (we’re going to try anti-itch meds on her as soon as the vet gets them in)

A fluffy gray tabby is bent at the hip with her back legs splayed so that she can groom her very fluffy tail.

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Allegedly Amy @amyewest.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Good morning from Padma! She squeezes her paw she’s so happy to see you :)

An orange and mostly white tabby lies on her side in a half circle on a sofa on top of a charging cord. She’s squeezing and flexing a front paw in happiness. It hides just a little of her face and makes her look flirty.

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Allegedly Amy @amyewest.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Right. Last dose of MiraLAX and I get to go to bed. Hopefully, when I next wake, the Red Sox will have won or at least put some runs up. Yeesh.

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Allegedly Amy @amyewest.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Not exactly rooting for Boston, but I am 100% rooting _against_ the Yankees.

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Allegedly Amy @amyewest.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Watching Red Sox-Yankees partly bc if needed I can bail whenever, but mostly bc I want B to see Payton Tolle. “With his hair style & mustache, he looks like Dennis Franz except I think he’s maybe 12?”

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Allegedly Amy @amyewest.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

This is going to be insanely inexpensive isn’t it.

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Allegedly Amy @amyewest.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The ongoing discussion from @tressiemcphd.bsky.social of life as not reducible to a list of structured tasks has been fascinating for all kinds of reasons. It’s also had me reflecting on how I manage myself. I am probably disturbingly dependent on my todo list app. And yet, even I have some things

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Allegedly Amy @amyewest.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The NBC affiliate airing this ballgame is based in Mobile. And like 90% of the ad time is for law firms for car accidents - and this has been true for quite some time. Is this true of all states? Or is this part of the panhandle filled with unusually shitty drivers? Don’t remember this on MN locals.

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Allegedly Amy @amyewest.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Phillie’s take back the lead! Top of the 7th; guess I’m sticking it out.

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Allegedly Amy @amyewest.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

FFS. Cubs-Padres _starts_ at 9pm tonight. I guess if I wake up hungry or feeling the effects of the colonoscopy prep, I’ll have something to watch for a while.

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Allegedly Amy @amyewest.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

We never watch network tv anymore unless we’re watching sports. So I just saw my first FL political ad. Apparently a) Dave Jolly wants “government hurricane insurance” and b) that would be the apocalypse. (I will be voting for Jolly)

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Allegedly Amy @amyewest.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

However, I think the Braves might have this one.

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