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Susan @susanstemper.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

I've removed all evidence of a southeastern wisconsin upbringing from my language. Of course, I've been in new england for about 2/3 of my life now, barring a few years in SF.

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Susan @susanstemper.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Post something random or you'll have the exact same May as you will if you don't post anything.

Part of a leg and a shoe in an airplane seat. The shade above is most closed because the sun is bright and I barely slept last night

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Susan @susanstemper.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Mostly Firenze current streets, but one older one behind plexiglass from those who built the Cappelle Medicee. It's a short distance from the OG frescoes to current art. #streetart

Mostly black + white sketch, woman in lower left corner, ladder-like image rises to the right with a red heart near the top, a small man above that, and the word "EXIT" at the top. on a smooth cream-colored wall with exposed grey brick to either side.

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Susan @susanstemper.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

@darthbluesky.bsky.social Look at this very good dog on my train this morning!

A light brown, short-hair mid-sized hound sits on a blue train seat. Her chin is resting on the armrest and her eyes are mostly closed. Also, her ear flaps look velvety.

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Susan @susanstemper.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

I'm clearly too slow trying to do this on my phone. Also, the resemblance is scary

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Susan @susanstemper.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Adding to timeline cleanse.

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Susan @susanstemper.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Hey @natickbobcat.bsky.social . You missed one... Or is it too small?

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Susan @susanstemper.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

The analytics for #TheUnknownRace2026 are world-class. We need more of this for ultra events. [go to the Analytics link from this landing page]. They even have "build your own" charts! www.followmychallenge.com/live/turno4/...

Stopped time chart for solo (non-pairs) riders. One row per rider, with orange bits marking when and for how long they stopped since race start time. Not surprisingly, Fascinating difference between the first 3 finishers.

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Susan @susanstemper.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

Who's next? A great piece by Conor Friersdorf (paywalled, subscribe if you can) www.theatlantic.com/internationa...

War-weary voters who thought it was enough to elect a president who called the Iraq War “a stupid thing” and promised an “America First” foreign policy can now see for themselves that they were wrong. In 2026, as ever, only Congress can stop endless wars of choice. And if Trump faces no consequences for this one, he may well start another.

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Susan @susanstemper.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

So, if I had waited in that outside line for the inside line, would I have been able to snag a loaf of their rosemary olive bread? I bet not. Time to rethink what to have with the minestrone soup tonight.

Old-school bakery on a street corner with a blue and white sign and blue awning. The huddled mass of people under the awning are clutching tickets, hoping their number will eventually be called so they can join the scrum inside. I'm not in the line.

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Susan @susanstemper.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Once again, it's time for the Thanksgiving cactus to bloom. Just once, ya'd think it'd wait for its namesake holiday, but, no.

A small Christmas cactus plant in a clay pot sits near a window. It's only mid-November, yet the reddish blossoms are in full bloom, belying the plant's common name. Is it defective or is it an overachiever?

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Susan @susanstemper.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

Who came up with the ad campaign for PWC? This stuff is the worst possible consultant-speak and seems like a Hail Mary attempt at relevance. Where #McKinsey goes, PwC may follow.

Image 1: background image is two hip-casual consultant types (suit and sneakers) walking along an urban waterfront. Text: "We build for now and next so you can solve for what's next before it's now. Create your next with PwC"

Image 2: background image is of three consultant types standing on sand(?!!?) with a city skyline. Text: "We bring the business why and the tech how so you can drive your company to the leading edge. Create your next with PwC"

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Susan @susanstemper.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

@athenaaktipis.bsky.social gets a lot right in "A Field Guide to the Apocalypse." This quote hits home after countless problems dealing with our (well-rated) insurer. Strongly recommend the book, which I picked up on a whim @harvardbookstore.bsky.social

Pull quote, p 170: In many ways, employing and using modern insurance has become a thing of suffering, rather than one of relief.

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Susan @susanstemper.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

Something odd about the duck bringing up the rear with his family. Also, he stayed with them when they went off-path.

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Susan @susanstemper.bsky.social · 19/10/2024

good to see so many of the pack here. it's been a little lonely as people wandered over. no pets at this point, but look at this beauty that came in first in the canine category at today's 5K

someone's golden retriever that placed first among the many many canines at today's 5K.

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Susan @susanstemper.bsky.social · 17/09/2024

Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #1,366,549! Jeezagamundo, was I late to the party, or what? Anyhoo, I'm coming up on my 1-year mark in a few weeks.

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Susan @susanstemper.bsky.social · 03/08/2024

this animal is dog-like. goes for walks with his family and goes for walks on his own to visit our house. I know better than to touch the belly, even when it's so appealing.

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Susan @susanstemper.bsky.social · 22/07/2024

Neighbor cat got high on nip in our garden today and then asked for belly rubs. I know better - belly touches lead to serious risk of massive bloodshed. He's a good boy, though.

Classic orange tabby with white front showing off his chest and belly, asking for rubs. Might be friend-shaped, but I know better and I have the scars to prove it.

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Susan @susanstemper.bsky.social · 15/06/2024

Saw some sections of the Erie Canal today. Hard to imagine what it was like in its heyday, seeing how nature has taken it back.

Algae covered water with branches sticking up out of it. Turtles, with the same uniform green on their backs, are hanging out on the branches.

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Susan @susanstemper.bsky.social · 10/04/2024

Plus, what alternative universe is she living in, with this response?

Snippet from the interview where she asserts: "you get to choose when and if you have kids"

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Susan @susanstemper.bsky.social · 08/04/2024

@darthbluesky.bsky.social Trixie is a good dog. She also definitely put her tail between her legs for eclipse

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Susan @susanstemper.bsky.social · 08/04/2024

I don't have a pet, but I just met Bubba who thinks it's all cool. He's also a little camera-shy despite being super friendly. (Photo with permission of Bubba and his hoomans)

Bubba the boxer giving zero fucks about the eclipse (so far). A great dog if there ever was one.

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Susan @susanstemper.bsky.social · 08/04/2024

Very mixed skies in Plano TX for the eclipse. I'll be in totality, but may not get to see it. Hella lot of travel for this. C'mon, clear up!

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Susan @susanstemper.bsky.social · 30/03/2024

fuck this. just fuck this. I'm sitting here without power again, after 3 days without and 3 days back. And, so, I look at the forecast to see when our winds will abate, to see this lovely notice.

Image from a NOAA warning, to the effect of: "the weather will be shite forever, and it's gonna take down the power grid again and again."

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Susan @susanstemper.bsky.social · 27/02/2024

well, this is a bummer. Can-Am 2024 Sled Dog Races are cancelled due to lack of snow / incoming warm+rainy weather. I'm sorry for all the teams who'd planned to participate this year. Looks like mud season is starting early here in Maine.

Screen shot from the Can-Am Crown website announcing cancellation of the 2024 races due to warm weather.

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