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Kayla Pekkala @kaylapekkala.com · 18/09/2026

We’re home and she’s napping. For the GRAND FINALE: I also want this part of our conversation from yesterday memorialized for all time:

I am soooooooo boredddddddd
I know lol
It's a good detox for you though haha
🫩
Because you're not good at doing nothing
😫

Because you're not good at doing nothing
😫
😖
And look the world isn't burning down, and you're fine. And not everyone needs to be responded to.
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeahhhh
You'll remember this for like a week lol

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Kayla Pekkala @kaylapekkala.com · 16/09/2026

Okay this is not news-y but she’s gonna be mad about how cute all the new spooky boi sprites are that get released tomorrow (or next week, she’ll be home for those) and how she can’t play Fortnite until she gets home - she’s already annoyed about that haha.

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Kayla Pekkala @kaylapekkala.com · 31/07/2026

Sending this at 9:45pm at night is a fucking choice. Tiny Werewolves isn’t apparently good enough for Chicago Stationery Fest anymore.

Rejection email from Chicago Stationery Fest 2027

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Kayla Pekkala @kaylapekkala.com · 27/07/2026

I swear I’m good at this game sometimes 🤣

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Kayla Pekkala @kaylapekkala.com · 19/07/2026

Come say hi! We’re here until 5pm! @tinywerewolves.com @ MFG Chicago 401 N. Morgan St., Chicago

Tiny Werewolves at Chicago Artisan Market

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Kayla Pekkala @kaylapekkala.com · 17/07/2026

I mean can you ever really bake too much?

“Oops we baked too much”

Zero hunger zero waste

Kroger sign

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Kayla Pekkala @kaylapekkala.com · 14/07/2026

Surprise In-Person Summer Event! Come shop @tinywerewolves.com and 100+ other small artists at the Chicago Artisan Market on Sunday, July 19th! chicagoartisanmarket.com/tickets-fulton-market/ Use Code "tiny" at checkout for 2 FREE entry tickets

Chicago Artisan Market, Sunday July 19th 11am to 5pm

Morgan MFG 401 N Morgan St Chicago IL

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Kayla Pekkala @kaylapekkala.com · 08/07/2026

While other brands are turning away from their queer identities and roots, we’re not going anywhere. Tiny Werewolves Analog Art & Objects: Chaotically Queer, Human-Crafted, Proudly Political #queerartist #queerowned #shopsmall #chicagoartist #socialjusticeart

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Kayla Pekkala @kaylapekkala.com · 15/06/2026

One: Immediately yes, I’m sold on Radio Shack making a comeback. Two: Someone definitely thought they were cleaver for the play with Always Iconic = A I with analog tech. Three: I low key, unironically want the hoodie. www.radioshack.com/c/collection...

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Kayla Pekkala @kaylapekkala.com · 11/06/2026

Ah, I finally get it - they’re going through their ✨bisexual summer✨ - which means lesbian fall is around the corner. #bisexualthunderdome

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Kayla Pekkala @kaylapekkala.com · 05/06/2026

Panasonic is 🌈 We may not have any cool city views from our hotel room but I GUESS I’ll allow the Panasonic Headquarters this one time.

Panasonic flying the Rainbow Pride flag outside its headquarters in New Jersey in June 2026

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Kayla Pekkala @kaylapekkala.com · 02/06/2026

In the last week or so @harebrained.bsky.social has released shirts to represent the femmes, the mascs, and the nonbinaries - and will not be taking any further suggestions or comments on this perfection THANK YOU. 🤣 #pride

The Crotch: https://www.harebraineddesign.com/collections/tops/products/what-if-we-kissed-at-the-crotch

Chicago infinity hot dog - https://www.harebraineddesign.com/collections/tops/products/chicago-forever-hot-dog

Minivans are Metal: https://www.harebraineddesign.com/collections/tops/products/minivans-are-metal

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Kayla Pekkala @kaylapekkala.com · 28/05/2026

I don’t know what Gen Z-Millennial they put in charge of the account but I’m here for it.

Democrats on X
@TheDemocrats

An AI-generated image of the proposed Trump $250 bill with Jeffrey Epstein next to him. (Image from original post - I did not generate this image)

Quote Post from the Washington Post:

Breaking news: Trump administration officials have pressed the Bureau of Engraving and Printing to design a $250 bill featuring the president's portrait, in what would be the first appearance of a living person on U.S. currency in more than 150 years.

A two panel graphic comparing the White House South Lawn before and during Trump's construction projects. The top panel shows the pristine, green South Lawn with the White House and East Wing fully intact. The bottom panel reveals the lawn heavily disrupted by large cranes, a massive arched UFC stage structure, and an extensive excavation site to the right where the East Wing used to stand.

Democrats on x
@TheDemocrats

Republicans can try to delete the evidence, but they can't hide the truth:

Ken Paxton is unfit to be a U.S. Senator.

Quote post from: @factpostnews

An official Republican Party press release attacking Ken Paxton for adultery, bribery, and corruption has resurfaced.

Paxton is now the GOP's nominee to represent Texas in the U.S. Senate.

Text from image:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) released the following statement on Angela Paxton's decision to divorce Ken Paxton:

"What Ken Paxton has put his family through is truly repulsive and disgusting. No one should have to endure what Angela Paxton has, and we pray for her as she chooses to stand up for herself and her family during this difficult time," said NRSC Communications Director Joanna Rodriguez.
Background:

• Angela Paxton's divorce petition accuses Ken Paxton of adultery and says the couple stopped living together in June 2024, according to new reports.
• Paxton's former chief of staff testified that Paxton confessed to her and other staff members he was having an affair with his mistress, Laura Olson.
• Impeachment articles in the Texas legislature alleged Paxton used the alias "Dave
P" for a fake Uber account he used to secretly see his mistress.
• Paxton was also accused of using secret emails and burner phones to try and cover his tracks.
• Paxton allegedly used his pal Nate Paul, who was recently convicted of ba to help hide his affair and provide his mistress with employment in Aus Paxton could be closer to her.
• 20 articles of impeachment were filed against Paxton in the Texas legis alleded bribery, abuse of power, and obstruction of iusticel
+

A social media graphic featuring an image of James Talarico taking a bite out of a barbecued leg. Talarico is wearing a Texas flag shirt.

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Kayla Pekkala @kaylapekkala.com · 28/05/2026

This is the energy we need on the left - in every election going forward and I will not be taking questions or comments or suggestions otherwise.

Democrats X Account
@TheDemocrats
“shut up you ugly fuck”
Posted on 5/27/2026

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Kayla Pekkala @kaylapekkala.com · 25/05/2026

Enjoy, 44 seconds of scrolling my threads feed in real time 😂

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Kayla Pekkala @kaylapekkala.com · 22/05/2026

Fuck - Heated Rivalry Marry - Fortnite … Parker: … Kill all the later albums 🤣🤷‍♀️

WOLF PARADE, I'LL BELIEVE IN ANYTHING, JAM TRACK

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Kayla Pekkala @kaylapekkala.com · 20/05/2026

Fuck you #shopify - if you’re force retiring (basically BRICKING) a piece of equipment which when purchased in 2023 was an investment of $429, then you should at least let us trade in the old units for a discount. You know which stores are still using them based on sales. New unit w/ dock is $449.

Important update about your POS Go
We want to give you a heads-up about a change coming to your Shopify POS Go, with plenty of time to plan for it. As we invest in the next generation of mobile selling hardware, we're retiring the POS Go as a handheld device to focus our support on more powerful options built for the future of retail.
What's changing?
On May 26, 2027, the POS Go will no longer function as a mobile point of sale device. After that date, it will automatically switch into countertop mode. It will still work as a customer-facing payment terminal with a brandable checkout flow, when paired with a tablet, but your staff won't be able to carry it around the floor.
This does not impact the Shopify POS Terminal, which we will continue to support moving forward.
If mobile selling is part of how you run your store, you'll want a plan before that date. You have two great options:
Verifone Victa Mobile is Shopify's new purpose-built handheld for mobile selling, offered in partnership with Verifone, a global leader in point of sale hardware. It runs Shopify POS, accepts tap, chip, swipe, and digital wallets, and has a built-in barcode scanner. It can also be docked and used as a countertop payment terminal when paired with a tablet. It's the most direct replacement for POS Go - and a meaningful upgrade. Pricing:
$399 USD (device only) or $449 USD (device + dock). The Victa Mobile will be available soon, and we'll email you as soon as it's ready to order.
Tap to Pay on a mobile phone lets your staff run Shopify POS on a compatible iPhone or Android and accept contactless payments - no new hardware needed if you already have compatible phones. There are some limitations: no chip or swipe payments, barcode scanning is via phone camera and not a dedicated scanner, and there are transaction limits.
→ Compare your options and find the right fit

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Kayla Pekkala @kaylapekkala.com · 18/04/2026

Bucket up kids it’s about to be REAL FUN.

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Kayla Pekkala @kaylapekkala.com · 13/04/2026

*googles how to become an astronaut*

Fortune:

The Navy confirmed an 'abundant amount' of Uncrustables when the Artemis II crew lands.
Smucker's just offered them a lifetime supply
By Catherina Gioino
News Editor
April 10, 2026, 5:48 PM ET

Smucker's just promised the Artemis Il crew a lifetime supply of Uncrustables.

IMAGE FROM UNCRUSTABLES INSTAGRAM

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Kayla Pekkala @kaylapekkala.com · 08/04/2026

I did a few pride-inspired designs based on that movie advert a few years ago … mine were a MOOD though lol 🤣🤷‍♀️ I love using those characters as references for things, they’re randomly so niche yet not at the same time. People know them even when they don’t haha. open.substack.com/pub/tinywere...

New Collection:
I've been searching for a while for a way to bring these ideas to life in a way that was both aesthetic and authentic to Tiny Werewolves - but also meaningful in the message. I've played with some of these retro characters before in past subscription boxes, but the inspiration came from the song in the old movie intermission advert "Let's all go to the lobby" where it features anthropomorphic snacks dancing and singing their way to the lobby during intermission.
Let's All go to the Lobby!

New Designs:
Let's All Start A Riot To Get Ourselves Some Rights

Remember to Pie Your Local Homophobe
& Transphobe

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Kayla Pekkala @kaylapekkala.com · 08/04/2026

Cassie waits for belly rubs between breakfast and dinner time, if ideas are required lol.

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Kayla Pekkala @kaylapekkala.com · 30/03/2026

OF COURSE I get a note “She wasn’t as judgy as that sounds” 🤣 But also… if know me that’s not entirely inaccurate LOL

While I was talking to Kayla Pekkala of the "small-batch" Chicago-based stationery company Tiny Werewolves — "retro-inspired art infused with socio-political commentary" — she noted even the Bic pen I was holding was stationery.

She wasn't as judgy as that sounds.

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Kayla Pekkala @kaylapekkala.com · 28/03/2026

Update, Meag also has this link for donations which includes a gas card but also some other wishlist things: registry.wegotthis.org/registries/m...

Also, if you don't feel like buying anything from the shop but would like to help me out at this time I have a chemo registry

(link)

Please do not feel obligated in anyway. However I wanted to share this so the folks who have asked know what I want/need. (Gas gift card are on there close to the bottom)

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Kayla Pekkala @kaylapekkala.com · 27/03/2026

From my friend Meag on Instagram, they could use another gas money boost - to get to appointments. “Cleaning up my studio, cleaning up my website, new sale stuff has been added.”

New pieces have been added to the sale section!
$1 stickers
$5 patches
$10 stash bags $15 & $25 banners
Help a cancer girl fill her gas tank.

babegangpatches Cleaning up my studio, cleaning up my website, new sale stuff has been added. It's really really hard being a full time artist and also full time cancer patient. Did you know that having cancer is really expensive? Well it is, and I'd love to free up some space in my studio with this sale.
#sale #patchmaker #embroideryshop #cancerfighter

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Kayla Pekkala @kaylapekkala.com · 21/03/2026

I debuted these plus a lot of other new stickers last weekend at Chicago Stationery Fest. They’re live on tinywerewolves.com now! #socialjusticeart #stickercollector #saynotoai #chicagoqueers #chicagoartist

“The same old news” resist manufactured content newspaper sticker and fuck your executive order sticker.

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Kayla Pekkala @kaylapekkala.com · 18/03/2026

“Order with Soft Serve Dip” You mean I could have been getting a shot of soft serve this whole time?

New: FlameThrower®
Chicken Strip Basket
Also available:
Original Chicken
Strip Basket
6.99 4pc

Order with Soft Serve Dip

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Kayla Pekkala @kaylapekkala.com · 11/03/2026

"We welcome those of all genders, races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities, religions, age, and backgrounds. We celebrate these differences through a culture of belonging where individual strengths and stories are respected and valued."

A Culture of Belonging
As food on our menu comes in all shapes, sizes and flavors, no two Team Members are the same, and that’s the way we like it. It’s quite simple: We believe a culture of belonging is good for Team Members, Guests, and the communities we serve. We welcome those of all genders, races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities, religions, age, and backgrounds. We celebrate these differences through a culture of belonging where individual strengths and stories are respected and valued. We’re proud to be a community-oriented meeting place and want everyone to feel welcome at Chili’s.

link: https://www.chilisjobs.com/our-story/#beliefs

Brinker International is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to workplace diversity, workplace working and workplace fun. The way we see it, life is short, so you might as well work happy.

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Kayla Pekkala @kaylapekkala.com · 11/03/2026

Uh I’m sorry but “launched by default” what the fuck.

Hello,

Coming later in March: ChatGPT in Agentic Storefronts. Buyers can find your products and complete purchases inside ChatGPT. This agentic storefront channel will launch by default for your store, and you will be able to modify settings in your Admin.

Review our updated Agentic Storefronts Supplemental Terms of Service

Questions? Visit our Help Center.

Thanks,

Shopify

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Kayla Pekkala @kaylapekkala.com · 06/03/2026

The follow up comment is giving me life this morning.

Post one: @jamesgurneart

Has anyone else noticed that things look warmer (that is more yellow orange) when you PAINT them (bottom image) compared to how they look when you PHOTOGRAPH them at the same time (top image) ?

If so, why?

Post two: @art_lust_

James, you choose the paints

@jamesgurneyart

Has anyone else noticed that things look warmer (that is more yellow orange) when you PAINT them (bottom image) compared to how they look when you PHOTOGRAPH them at the same time (top image) ?

If so, why?

@art_lust_

James, you choose the paints

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Kayla Pekkala @kaylapekkala.com · 27/02/2026

Oh we’re doing ✨cats✨ 🐱☁️- @tinywerewolves.com 🐱🛍️- tinywerewolves.com

Mini Kitties - https://tinywerewolves.com/collections/cats-1

3” kitties - https://tinywerewolves.com/collections/cats-1

Retro Vote Kitty - https://tinywerewolves.com/collections/cats-1

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Kayla Pekkala @kaylapekkala.com · 26/02/2026

Registration for my favorite place opened today. 💖 Take a week off work and go on vacation with a bunch of other queer adults - we all need it.

Kayla (me) on left at Camp in August 2025 with friend and fellow camper on right.

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Kayla Pekkala @kaylapekkala.com · 14/02/2026

Yep! @ramirez.house.gov is great! 🔗: open.substack.com/pub/tinywere...

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Kayla Pekkala @kaylapekkala.com · 09/02/2026

It’s been confirmed that the couple originally invited Bad Bunny to their wedding and instead he invited them to be married during the Super Bowl. I love that.

Threads Post from at Black Girl With Books / @blackgirlwithbooks

“Y’all this was a real wedding celebration for the couple on stage! They had previously invited Bad Bunny to their wedding, and he invited them to get married during his performance. 🥹”

Post two:

Black Girl With Books / @blackgirlwithbooks-
“Rohan Nadkarni, a sports reporter for NBC confirmed this:”

Screenshot from X:
Rohan Nadkarni / @RohanNadkarni
“This is incredibly cool - A source familiar with Bad Bunny's performance tonight tells me that the couple in the halftime show got married for real.
They invited Bad Bunny to their wedding and in turn he invited them to get married during his performance.”

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Kayla Pekkala @kaylapekkala.com · 29/01/2026

Is the holiday in the room with us?

Subject line: Turn more of your store traffic into revenue this holiday season

Email from Shopify

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Kayla Pekkala @kaylapekkala.com · 17/01/2026

Peanut butter cookies are on deck first - the only ones I didn’t make around the end of December! I was waiting for this to arrive! The others I did make already (with a HAND MIXER this year 😵‍💫) which was the deciding factor in getting a new stand mixer lol - holding the mixer and bowl is a… journey

Left: Cornbread cookie with maple buttercream, Right: hot cocoa cookie with whipped vanilla frosting

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Kayla Pekkala @kaylapekkala.com · 17/01/2026

I don’t know if any videos or photos really, truly capture how beautiful this color is when viewed in person. To me it’s more on the lavender end of the periwinkle-blue spectrum, and then you get flashes of something pink when the light is right.

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Kayla Pekkala @kaylapekkala.com · 17/01/2026

I luckily happened to be in our living room when I saw fedex pull up outside & I knew it was likely for me so I just waited Even if I was in my office, we have a small alarm aka a house gremlin, Tate, anytime he hears anything at the door he’ll alert & he definitely would have heard that drop lol

Tater Tot, small terrier chihuahua mix dog

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Kayla Pekkala @kaylapekkala.com · 17/01/2026

That year I asked for a stand mixer, specifically a Kitchenaid. They were on sale in all the ads - so it was a perfect time. I knew she’d got me a mixer but imagine my surprise (and tbh disappointment) when I opened up the Sunbeam Mixmaster and not a Kitchenaid.

✨Vintage✨ Sunbeam Mixmaster Heritage Series

✨Vintage✨ Sunbeam Mixmaster Heritage Series - dial labels warn off

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Kayla Pekkala @kaylapekkala.com · 17/01/2026

The reveal 🩵💜 Color name: Blue Salt Surface Finish: Iridescent Satin 2024 Color of the Year Special Edition “periwinkle blue has a subtle yet alluring reddish-pearl finish that softly shifts hues depending on the lighting”

2024 COLOR OF THE YEAR BLUE SALT STAND MIXER BY KITCHEN AID

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Kayla Pekkala @kaylapekkala.com · 17/01/2026

That is Tater Tot aka Tate in the picture with the mixer box, and our other dog is Casserole, aka Cassie.

Tater Tot, small terrier chihuahua mix in a sweater

Cassie, Tater Tot, small terrier chihuahua mix

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