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If you borrowed a book from someone years ago and think they’ve forgotten that you have it, trust me… THEY HAVEN’T

Beautiful!

Super cute kitty cat wearing a hockey mask with rainbow sprinkles. Includes the quote "Happy Friday the 13th." Original art by me, sugarhai, a human artist.

🖤 merry night before valentine's day

#spookycute #fridaythe13th 🎨

Purpose. Specifically, the purpose of this blog. I’ve been playing with the idea of taking all of my websites (including this one) down and archiving them privately, but it’s interesting to me to keep this going. For what reason? No i…

I had some thoughts about reviving my blog. Not that it's ever been truly abandoned. But, if you wouldn't mind reading and providing some feedback about my ideas, I would appreciate it.

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we need to talk about that Ring Super Bowl ad

Voting absentee this year?💡Fun fact: You can request absentee ballots for every 2026 election ahead of time! myvote.wi.gov/en-us/Vote-A...

A cute kitty cat staring into a mug of swirling emptiness. Includes the quote "Scream into the void with me." Original art by me, sugarhai, a human artist.

🖤 let's try this

#selfcare

A sparkly frog hold a protest sign that reads "Frog this ish." Original art by me, sugarhai, a human artist.

💚 frogs together strong

#art #hope #frog

This is perfect!

What is wrong with people?

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I'll be giving the keynote speech tomorrow at a symposium on preserving democracy at the Japanese American National Museum. You can buy in person tickets or tickets for the Livestream here:

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Vehicles abandoned due to ICE detention will be released to their owners or a representative at no cost.

Vehicles that are abandoned due to an ICE detention and towed to the City's impound lot will be released to their owners or a representative at no cost.

Learn more: https://www.minneapolismn.gov/getting-around/parking-driving/impound-lot/#d.en.200746

A cute frog with pastel purple wings. Includes the quote "You deserve to have the life you dream about." Original art by me, sugarhai, a human artist.

💚 you deserve it bestie

#art #frogs 🎨

Here we are...

January 6 was all antifa and the FBI/deep state but also let’s pardon them all, and they’re all patriots.

For as long as I live, I will never understand how millions of grown adults routinely make such nonsense arguments.

Would you like to explore new music and share your favorite? Join my Music League!

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The Story Keeper by Kelly Rimmer I was recently able to listen to The Story Keeper by Kelly Rimmer compliments of NetGalley. It took me a little while to come around, but I ended up loving it. The Story Keeper, by Kelly Rimmer A b…

A book I just finished. Here's what I thought. #booksky #books #kellyrimmer #thestorykeeper #bookreview

Someone remake “It’s a Wonderful Life” but Mr. Potter believes that hoarding is morally required so he can devote resources to delivering a far future with trillions of humans while George Bailey is like, “Gosh Darnit! What if taking care of people today is what takes care of people in the future?!”

A holiday witchy board design with yule goat. Includes the quote "Merry Everything and Happy Always." Original art by me, sugarhai, a human artist.

💙 merry everything and happy always

#art #winterholiday 🎨

If you or a loved one is in crisis, call or text the 988 suicide & crisis lifeline for free, confidential support

Help and hope are always available, even when they seem hard to find.

If you or a loved one is struggling this holiday season, call the free 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline to get connected to a trained counselor who can help, day or night.

Take care, Wisconsin.

Have you heard of the book Mona's Eyes? It has these descriptions of great artworks and it's fun to read them and compare the description to the actual work. I was considering creating my own art based on the descriptions, but I am not an artist. Still, it might be a fun project.

A cute bunny in a blue pumpkin. Features the quote "My disability is chronic but my cuteness is iconic." Original art and quote by me, sugarhai, a human artist.

A cute bunny in a green pumpkin. Features the quote "My illness is chronic but my cuteness is iconic." Original art and quote by me, sugarhai, a human artist.

💚💙 invisible illness & invisible disability bunnies

#art #invisibleillness #invisibledisability

Beautiful!

Same! But naratriptan

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This is a great idea:
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What a tragedy. Sending comfort to the community and family.

Before the midterms of 1866, President Andrew Johnson called his congressional opponents traitors and said they should be hanged.

Voters were so profoundly moved by his words... that they gave his opponents a supermajority in Congress, and the nation got the Fourteenth Amendment.

How are you trying to create a better future? When I was a kid, my parents decided computers were a fad. It was the 1980s, and computers were increasing in popularity. We used them at school, and I knew a couple of friends who had one. It seem…

I had some thoughts on AI and they kept bugging me to get out. So here they are jen.jllocke.com/blog/2025/11...

They were longer than a social media post, so they warranted a bigger space. Give it a read and let me know what you think!
#ai #llm #chatgpt #technology #future