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This is fucking heartbreaking. I hate to say this but it really enrages me that there are so many selfish and uninformed people in this country. So much intentional and unintentional cruelty. It just makes me sad.

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RowerGirl @rowergirl.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Trixie is wishing everyone a happy and round #Caturday! It is a glorious fall day in the Northeast so get outside and enjoy if you can. 😸 (Not Trixie though; she is strictly an indoor lady) #CatsofBluesky #Cats

Picture of a medium-haired tortoiseshell cat sitting on the floor looking up at the camera with her bright yellow eyes. The perspective no is such that her head is framed by her fuzzy round torso below her.

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RowerGirl @rowergirl.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

If you are looking to help a cat rescue that does tireless work 👇

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Urvi @theurv.com · 28/09/2026

There were more men in a single documented gang rape at one school than the number of competitive trans athletes nationally. But I’ve heard a lot more politicians being asked about protecting girls from one of these scenarios and not another… I’ll let you guess which is which.

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RowerGirl @rowergirl.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

If only there were video archives of the show from the past and a rebooted episode that everyone loved that could serve as a guide. Welp. I guess we'll never know what a "Muppet Show" could have been... 😒

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RowerGirl @rowergirl.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Neighbors helping neighbors against fascism in Frederick, MD

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RowerGirl @rowergirl.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Introduce yourself with 10 acts you’ve seen live. Some of these are deep cuts…: Neil Diamond John Denver David Bowie Billy Joel and Elton John Bonnie Raitt Barenaked Ladies Ingrid Michaelson The Wailin Jennys Alabama Shakes and Mavis Stapleton The Chicks

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RowerGirl @rowergirl.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Welp. Google Maps didn’t waste any time. I mean, fuck these people. But you know what you can do? Give them some feedback. I certainly did. I also downloaded MapQuest.

Screen shot of Google Maps showing Lake Ontario as Lake America

Screen shot of Help & Feedback section of Google Maps to show where you can give feedback. I told them to go fuck themselves.

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Shecky @shecky.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Y'all. I know you're tired of my running on about this, and I *want* to give you a break over the weekend, but I CAN'T fail these cats. They need a HOME. They're affectionate, relaxed and in decent health, and their issues are MINOR and EASILY MANAGEABLE. All we need is to find That Person.

Gray cat with white flash on throat, sitting on bed, looking up.

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Democrat Cats @democratcats.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Dolly’s legacy is all around us… He shares what she did for his son… book by book 💙

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RowerGirl @rowergirl.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

The footage coming out of the scale of this is horrific. What a couple of days this has been. 😢 bsky.app/profile/theg...

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RowerGirl @rowergirl.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Another day, another wrong person died. ☹️

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RowerGirl @rowergirl.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Noooooooooooooooooooooo! 🥺 Damn it. You were someone who everyone across the spectrum could love and be proud of. RIP Dolly

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Cats of Yore @catsofyore.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

At the shelter where I volunteer here in Vermont we are still looking for a special home for a complex bonded pair. This is Devon and he is a teddy bear who loves people and will climb right into your lap. He even gives hugs and snuggles right into your neck. (con't) www.hsccvt.org/Cats#sl_embe...

Photo of a shorthaired brown tuxedo tabby cat sitting in someone's lap. He has brilliant light green eyes and he's wearing a white collar with bowtie.

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RowerGirl @rowergirl.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

OK, in honor of the The Odyssey, give me your top 3 films about trying to get home (NOT including The Odyssey) 1) It's a Wonderful Life (1946) 2) The Martian (2015) 3) The Rescuers (1977)

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RowerGirl @rowergirl.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Freddie and Trixie are wishing our cat friends a very happy #Caturday and #InternationalCatDay May you get all the treats and snuggles you deserve! #CatsofBluesky #AltText

Freddie, a black and white tuxedo shorthair cat, is sitting atop a scratching post. In the background you can see part of a front door and small entryway. Freddie is looking intently at the camera and his head is tilted inquisitively to the side. He is wondering if all kitties are having a good day. Also, if anyone wanted to play with him right now, he is ready. Like, now.

Trixie, a fuzzy, medium haired tortoiseshell cat, is sitting on the floor looking (also intently, as it happens) up at the camera. You can see her multi-colored face, bright yellow eyes, fluffy chest, and the hint of feets at the bottom. You maybe able to discern from the small amount of her back shown that she is a lady of substance. Ahem. Which, of course, means she is well-read, she’ll have you know. She is wishing many, many, many treats for her cat friends today. And if they are already too full of treats, she will take any extras off their paws!

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Dr. Raven the Science Maven @ravenscimaven.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

My mentee graduated from college and is going into a PhD program! We're so proud of her. She moved across the country for grad school and needs help settling in. She made a wishlist for me to share with my community. Consider helping a first generation college student! www.amazon.com/registries/g...

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Jelyse's Graduation Registry | Amazon Gift List

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RowerGirl @rowergirl.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Well, at least Lindsey Graham leaves behind his legacy…

Screen shot of a Tweet from Lindsey Graham from 5/3/2016 that reads, “If we nominate Trump, we will get destroyed…….and we will deserve it.”

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Crits For Cats, Inc. Cat Rescue @crits4cats.org · 07/07/2026

Here’s a thread of wonderful cats & kittens we have who need people!! Some are shy and sensitive and some are outgoing and extroverted! All of them are located in Elkton, MD and you can apply for them here: form.jotform.com/crits4cats/c... Starting with our longest resident of 21 months, Shoyu🧵⬇️

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RowerGirl @rowergirl.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

I admire Bryan Stevenson so much. Worth a listen to what he says here.

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RowerGirl @rowergirl.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Just like everything Trump does: over the top, tacky, expensive, and dangerous for everyone. Well done. 🤦‍♀️

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RowerGirl @rowergirl.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

The thing about this is that if Cassidy had won his primary NONE OF THIS would have happened. He would still be going along with everything Trump did. So, no gold stars for him for pushing back now. 😒

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Lauren Dobson-Hughes @ldobsonhughes.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Musk says not a single person has died due to him axing USAID. Sadly, part of my job involves tracking aid spending. So here’s a thread with just some of the people who lost their lives because of USAID cuts

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Noah Berlatsky @nberlat.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

hey, I've got a 40% off sale on the newsletter; $30/year. please consider becoming a member so I can keep scribbling? this month has been something of a disaster for subscriptions, so...help? if you can? www.everythingishorrible.net/8ed6f1e7

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Subscribe to Everything Is Horrible

Culture, politics, and misery. Click to read Everything Is Horrible, by Noah Berlatsky, a Substack publication with tens of thousands of subscribers.

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Nora Germain 🎻 @noragermain.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Hot jazz summer continues 🎻😌 with one of the greatest tunes in our beloved songbook of swing 🧡😘

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Crits For Cats, Inc. Cat Rescue @crits4cats.org · 16/06/2026

Our sweet Shoyu is still looking for her very own home. She has never had a single application in the 19 months she has been in our rescue. She is shy and unassuming, but extremely cute and willing to show affection if you have a patient and soft way with her. www.petfinder.com/cat/shoyu-37...

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molly conger @socialistdogmom.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

for iphone users, if you very suddenly regret NOT turning off biometric unlock, press the lock button on the side 5 times in row - this will lock your phone and require the passcode before biometric unlock can be used again, preventing police from using your face to unlock it against your will.

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RowerGirl @rowergirl.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Transitioning from #ShowMeYourKnits 🧶 blanket week into stripes week with these two blankets (plus pattern detail from a non-stripe blanket). #knit #knitting #knitsky More in #AltText

A picture of a baby blanket laying flat. It has stripes of chocolate brown, teal, cream, and tan and the repeating knit pattern is textured and looks kind of like open “v” shapes.

This pattern is called Shadow-Cable Baby Blanket from a book called “30 Baby Blankets to Knit” by Bernat. The yarn is Bernat Baby Blanket Stripes.

This is a closeup picture of the pattern of the striped blanket but with a different colored Bernat Baby Blanket yarn. The color is speckled white, tan, and light blue.

Picture of a throw-sized blanket laying flat that has a chevron pattern. The yarn is Bernat Baby Blanket Stripes in a colorway called Seaglass. It is stripes of cream, sea green, light blue, and a darkish taupe. The pattern is Caron’s Catch Some Waves Knit Blanket modified for the different yarn weight.

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RowerGirl @rowergirl.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

4th installment in #ShowMeYourKnits blanket week. This is a baby blanket I have made a couple of times. Loved the way it turned out both times. #knit #knitting #knitsky 🧶 More in #AltText

Picture of an oatmeal colored baby blanket laid over a couch. The pattern is a fisherman’s knit with cables and honeycombs. At the bottom is a multi-tiered knotted fringe. The pattern is called Little Fisherman and is from a pattern book called “The Ultimate Book of Baby Afghans.”

This pattern is actually a great intro to cabling. It is straightforward and once you get the 7 row pattern down you can easily continue without having to reference it constantly.

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RowerGirl @rowergirl.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Another baby blanket for this #ShowMeYourKnits week. 🧶 This one was finished hastily for a former rowing teammate that was going to be at a regatta I was attending. #knit #knitting #knitsky More info in #AltText

Picture of a jade green baby blanket laid out on a bed. The pattern is a repeating leaf-like interior with a sewn on knit border of more leaves. The pattern is Rock-a-Bye Baby for a pattern book called “The Ultimate Book of Baby Afghans.”

This picture is a closeup of a corner showing the main motif and the leaf border more clearly.

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RowerGirl @rowergirl.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Another installment in #ShowMeYourKnits blanket week. My first attempt at entrelac. It is a little clumsy but was a nice soft blanket given to a new mom on my rowing team several years ago. #knitting #knitting #knitsky

Closeup of an entrelac knit baby blanket in tan and slate blue colors. Entrelac is a method that makes knitting look like woven strips by changing the direction diagonally of the knit rows of the different colors.

Picture of the same blanket showing the whole blanket: the entrelac middle with a seed stitch border around the edges.

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RowerGirl @rowergirl.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Well, this week's #ShowMeYourKnits is perfect for me because I make a lot of baby blankets! These two are from Tin Can Knits: Polygon (complete) and Vivid (WIP) More info in the #alttext #knit #knitting #knitsky

Baby blanket. Pattern is Polygon from Tin Can Knits. It is a modular blanket made by knitting a bunch of hexagons and half hexagons and then stitching them together and adding a border. The long sides are straight and the ends are pointed following the edges of the hexagons. The one I made has a bunch of different colored hexagons and a heather grey border.

Same Polygon blanket folded and draped over a light grey headboard.

This is a knit and blocked square from another Tin Can Knits pattern named Vivid. It is a medium green color and is ribbed around the edges and has a lacy middle that looks kind of like a flower. The pattern is also modular and comprises a bunch of these squares knit together to form a blanket. I have been making them in different colors but have more to go to finish the blanket.

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Jimmy Kimmel @jimmykimmel.com · 21/05/2026

Tonight we congratulate our friend Stephen Colbert and his writers, staff and crew for eleven years of excellence. Watch Colbert’s finale tonight, and then never watch CBS again.

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RowerGirl @rowergirl.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

I know that not many people will see this but this is the young nephew of a dear friend of mine. Anything helps them in this awful situation. Thanks for considering. 🙏 www.gofundme.com/f/prayers-an...

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Donate to Prayers and Support for AJ’s Recovery, organized by Diamond Rosser

What started as a complaint of a headache quickly turned into AJ losing conscious… Diamond Rosser needs your support for Prayers and Support for AJ’s Recovery

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RowerGirl @rowergirl.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Slightly increase a band Earth, Wind, Fire & Water

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Noah Berlatsky @nberlat.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

I am increasingly frustrated with the endless D struggle session about messaging. Your voters are getting outright disenfranchised! Your messaging doesn't matter if you don't fix that! www.everythingishorrible.net/p/if-your-vo...

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If Your Voters Can’t Vote, Your Messaging Is Irrelevant

Would you just fight, for fuck’s sake?

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RowerGirl @rowergirl.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Without downloading something new, where are you mentally?

A young girl is looking forward. Her left hand is on her forehead and she looks stressed out. The caption reads, “I want to be a Nice person, but everyone is so stupid.”

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RowerGirl @rowergirl.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Wheeeeeeew… Most women will see themselves in this article. I certainly did. So many ways large and small that these interactions happen. ☹️

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RowerGirl @rowergirl.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

For all you knitting 🧶 nerds out there, I randomly found this video on tests to be a master knitter in knitting guilds. Interesting stuff! #knitting #knitsky #knit www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZE5...

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Was it impossible to pass the Medieval Knitting Guild Test?

YouTube video by Engineering Knits

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PBS News @pbsnews.org · 04/05/2026

Artificial intelligence-generated content is everywhere these days, making it increasingly difficult to separate fact from fiction, particularly when it comes to breaking news. Here are some tips for distinguishing AI-generated content from reality. to.pbs.org/47FCvVP

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Tripped up by misinformation? Here's a refresher on identifying AI

Here are some tips for distinguishing AI-generated content from reality in an online world where that continues to get harder.

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elijahplovejoy.bsky.social @elijahplovejoy.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Don't call it "expanding" SCOTUS. And, for God's sake, don't call it "court-packing." Call it **right-sizing** the Court. (There are 13 circuits now -- not the 9 circuits there were when it was set at 9 justices 157 effing yrs ago!) Or call it *modernizing* the Court. Thank you.

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