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Elle @elleofthesea.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

"People don't mind paying so much to live in San Diego because of the sunny weather!" There's flooding. Again. There's been hail. HAIL! To be fair. I love it. I'm more of a NE girl (it's in my blood). But damn. Brag about all the sun but it's all atmospheric river this and June Gloom year round.

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Elle @elleofthesea.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

February was a slow reading month, apparently. But I always seem to slow down when I'm reading nonfic. Nonetheless, any month where there is reading is a good month! #BookSky

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Dr. Zachary Rubin @rubinallergy.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

This is your daily reminder that measles outbreaks are not normal and it’s preventable with vaccination.

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Elle @elleofthesea.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

This whole working and interning thing is really interrupting my reading time...

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MurderBotBot @murderbotbot.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

🚨🚨If you use kindle, Download your books before Amazon removes the ability next week. That is your money you spent and those are your books. 🚨🚨

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Leah Petersen @leahpetersen.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Reposting with alt text: I did this just now and it worked.

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Hey everyone, I know it's going to be a busy day for a lot of people, but Google enrolled everyone over 18 into their Al program automatically.

If you have a google account, first go to gemini.google.com/extensions and turn everything off.

Then you need to go to myactivity.google.com/product/gemini and turn off all Gemini activity tracking. You do have to do them in that order to make sure it works.

Honestly, I'm not sure how long this will last, but this should keep Gemini off your projects for a bit.

I saw this over on bluesky and figured it would be good to spread on here. It only takes a few min to do.

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Elle @elleofthesea.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

This morning I came home from my overnight shift at my paid job just to go right in to a day of mando "new hire orientation" for my internship. Which included a joke about interning not being exploitation bc it's an internship. *deep sigh* #MSW #GradSchool #FieldPracticum #Internship #SocialWork

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Elle @elleofthesea.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Cute, cozy co-op game just started tonight. Spouse and I have been looking for games to try that we can play while he's away, and this is adorable. Two kiwis working together in a rural post office to send mail and telegrams and transcription... Love it! #Videogame #CozyGame #GameSky

Cover art for the Keywe game. In the foreground, two kiwis are on a roller style conveyor belt littered with various letters. In the background is an older gentleman rushing off to the left, away from a canvas mail cart with an octopus bursting out. A cassowary looks on from far left with a letter in its beak. The Keywe title is in 3d block letters, Key in orange, We in blue. Far background features a grassy field, then a line of forest, and mountains.

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Elle @elleofthesea.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

Watching reruns of House Hunters International while doing some classwork. Person: I want to live in the heart of the city, with nightlife and public transport and things to do right outside my door! Same person: Omg this is so expensive and noisy! I can't live like this! Erm... 👀

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Kim Sherrell @web.kim · 14/02/2025

Keep. Making. Art.

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Elle @elleofthesea.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

One of my classmates asked our prof last night about avoiding the news. Does that make them a terrible person, how do they balance that, the thought that we should remain informed and feeling bad if we avoid it, etc. I have thoughts. #MSW #GradSchool #FieldPracticum 🧵1/

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Elle @elleofthesea.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Had a virtual staff meeting and a Zoom class for my field practicum/internship. Gus wanted to sit with me through it all. Except he got to sleep, while I had to have my camera on. #DogSky #DogsOfBluesky

A brown and white dog lays on a bed covered with a brown and black stippled blanket. He is draped over his human's arm, which is now trapped - one can only see the leg and torso of the human, wearing jeans and a black hoodie. Background: white wall, mini art gallery to the left, window with shades drawn to the right.

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Elle @elleofthesea.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Home from my overnight (paid) shift by 8am. Slept for ~5 hours. Got up and did errands, making dinner, coursework, and as much else as would fit into a handful of hours bc now I must sleep to go to my (unpaid) day shift intern site in the morning. Some day off, eh? 😅 #MSW #Internship #FieldPlacement

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Elle @elleofthesea.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

I am hard of hearing, live in a city, and enjoy a variety of crime related shows (currently on a comfort re-watch of Burn Notice). This means, though, that there is a daily game of, "Is that the show? Or the neighborhood?" for sounds like sirens.

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The Speech Prof @thespeechprof.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Next time I need to say “fuck you” to someone, I’m just sending them this picture instead.

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Elle @elleofthesea.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Idk how I ended up with so much embroidery in my feed, but seeing it brings me so much joy... And makes me consider picking up a new hobby. @happytama.bsky.social, these are lovely!

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Elle @elleofthesea.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Idk if I can truly provide any in depth commentary on the halftime show (just watched on YT), but I will say it was incredible. Spouse and I are still talking about the symbolism and references, and we were already pointing things out while watching. That was such an amazing performance to witness.

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Elle @elleofthesea.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

I'm probably showing my age and there's better ways to do this, but does anyone else take photos of book covers to remember them later when adding your TBR? I'm walking around the store earlier like it's an art gallery... To be fair, some of these covers are worthy of it, tho... #BookSky

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Elle @elleofthesea.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Managed to get my supervision log and learning contract submitted well ahead of time, so now I can go to work tonight and nap on my breaks, as intended by the universe. #GradSchool #MSW #SocialWork

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Elle @elleofthesea.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

"I was burdened with the thought that any of my Facebook friends would be quick to comment 'Yummy!' on my Niçoise salas, but wouldn't step up to wipe the sweat from my dying brow or the poop off my corpse." -Smoke Gets in Your Eyes, Caitlin Doughty I... Damn. I need a minute. #BookSky

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Elle @elleofthesea.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

Had our day trip to LA. Spouse lifted v heavy stones for a personal record. I learned I am not much of a city person. I appreciate the convenience, but as soon as we entered the city proper, it felt claustrophobic. I want the ocean, also mountains, and open space. I know, it's too much to ask.

A small, light blue, stuffed jellyfish hangs from a rear view mirror, which is reflecting the gray roof of the vehicle. The dashboard is also gray. Through the windshield, one can make out the dirt median of the road with a guard rail, two vehicles going the opposing direction, and in the distance is the ocean.

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Elle @elleofthesea.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

I forgot to grab snacks for this mini road trip. I'm waiting for the event with a growling stomach, looking up places to go get food the moment we're done.

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Elle @elleofthesea.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

I'm told this is some sort of SoCal landmark on one's journey between San Diego and LA. I just giggle. Hehehehehehe

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Elle @elleofthesea.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

LA, I'm heading your way - for a brief visit, but a visit nonetheless!

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Gwen Snyder is uncivil @gwensnyder.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Begging some hero in the Department of Ed to rename the student loan record file folder "DEI training materials" before unlocking the door for the DOGE bros

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Elle @elleofthesea.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

"Ma'am, what's wrong with the car?" Sir, if I knew that, I wouldn't be asking for a tow to a mechanic. I'd just have it towed home to fix it myself.

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Eternal Skies TCG RPG @eternalskies.neocities.org · 04/02/2025

I feel bad for all the indie game devs out there making horror games right now, having to compete with reality and all.

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Elle @elleofthesea.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Due to break room discussions, I have switched my current read. I have been meaning to read this for awhile, but it kept getting pushed for one reason or another. Also, I adore my coworkers. #BookSky

The cover for Smoke Gets in Your Eyes & Other Lessons from the Crematory by Caitlin Doughty.

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Elle @elleofthesea.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

"I forgot that you are a mom." My son, folks. That's my son saying that. 😅

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Elle @elleofthesea.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

Last: Trial by Ambush by Marcia Clark Now: Disaster, Inc. by Caimh McDonnell Next: um... Good question 😂 #BookSky

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Andy Brokaw 🖤🩶🤍💚🤍🩶🖤 @andy.northsky.social · 01/02/2025

Pssst... Pass it on... Hug your trans friends. They probably need it. #transally #trans

A square image with a blue, pink, and white border featuring a trans pride heart and words.
In pink: Hug your trans friends.
In blue: They probably need it.

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Elle @elleofthesea.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

Just gonna go through and add even more to my TBR... #BookSky

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Elle @elleofthesea.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

Excuse me. Gus would like to know what you've done to take care of yourself today. Here, we can see Gus demonstrating personal care by taking a nap. Have you taken your meds, if applicable? Have you had water? Food? Are you rested? Are you warm? Please know, no matter what, you are loved.

A brown and while dog is curled up atop a pile of brown blankets on a gray couch. He is comfortably napping while curled up with his favorite human mom. Gus loves you.

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Carmen 📚 Latinx Book Influencer 📚 @tomesandtextiles.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Take your meds. Take your vitamins. Hydrate. Rest. Hold close your friends and family. Taking care of ourselves and our community is also resistance.

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Elle @elleofthesea.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

What I read in January. By far, my favorite book was Death of the Author. What was your favorite read for the month? #BookSky

A graphic summary of Ellen's reads for January 2025. 9 books, 2,860 pages, an average star rating of 4.22. Highest rated reads were Death of the Author (5), The Full Moon Coffee Shop (4.5), and La Vie de Guinevere (4.25). Average book length 315 pages, average time to finish 2 days. Other graphics display percentages of fiction vs no fix, medium of the book, genre, and reading rates per day.

A cover collage of the 9 books read this month. The Library of Heartbeats, La Vie de Guinevere, Katie the Catsitter, The Full Moon Coffee Shop, Buy What You Love Without Going Broke, Death of the Author, All that is Wicked, Smothermoss, and Trial by Ambush.

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Elle @elleofthesea.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

If you can, please help Samara. ❤️

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Elle @elleofthesea.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

When I was a kid and something bad happened (usually a scrape or skinned knee, but sometimes general situations that made me upset), my mom would say, "It'll get better before you get married!" Welp. I've been married for 19 years and... The world in general... Is honestly significantly worse.

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Elle @elleofthesea.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

I was so thankful our displays were mostly in front of the circ desk so I could watch traffic. And the anticipation when someone would stop by it!!!

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WeRateDogs @weratedogs.com · 30/01/2025

This is Alan. He has recently encountered his first house. Does not know where to stand, what to do, or where the sky went. But other than that thinks it's going pretty well. 12/10

a brown and white greyhound with fluffy ears and tail. he's in a living room looking very confused. he's on top of a table by a window. his front legs are standing on a ream of printing paper, while his back legs are perched on top of the white printer on the other end of the table.

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LadySpeech @ladyspeech.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Good things are here. Good things are coming. Happy Lunar new year my loves. May this year is transformation lead is into deep healing and love. New Moon. New Lunar Year. Who Dis? #NewMoon #LunarNewYear #YearOfTheSnake

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Elle @elleofthesea.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Do I know anything about forging? Nope. Do I make commentary during my 10th re-watch of Forged in Fire regardless? Yes. It helps that my spouse person *is* a metalsmith and I can ask him questions whenever they occur to me.

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Michael LaBorn @michaellaborn.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

If one more elected official takes to social media to incite US instead of getting in Trump’s face THEMSELF, I’m going to actually lose my mind. What are y’all not getting? You are the one with power. Go freaking use it.

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Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

I probably don't even need to say this, BUT. Me not posting about every nightmarish thing is not because I am not internally (or externally!) screaming multiple times per day, i just figure you heard about it from 100 other people posting about each new nightmare. I assure you, my soul is cracking.

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