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Leslie

@lancetchick.bsky.social

Democrat, Voter, Kitty Mom, Type 1 Diabetic, Cancer Survivor, Gardener, Knitter.

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This Valentine's Day, set up an adoption for your special someone and introduce them to our world of elephants, where every member of the family is treasured. They'll receive an adoption certificate and monthly email updates on the orphans in our care. Find out more: www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.o...

08.02.2026 22:26 β€” πŸ‘ 237    πŸ” 52    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Gladys Mae West obituary: mathematician who pioneered GPS technology She made key contributions to US cold-war science despite facing huge barriers as a Black woman.

No joke: I got angry hate mail today for writing an obituary of a Black woman scientistβ€”because the person felt she did didn’t deserve the recognition.

Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...

06.02.2026 09:09 β€” πŸ‘ 46417    πŸ” 19030    πŸ’¬ 1331    πŸ“Œ 776

In the Projects section of the Melt the Ice Ravelry site people are making lots of tweaks, and there's one I just saw where the knitter added rows between the decreases because she wanted a pointier hat, taller hat, and her project right now is on the latest page of the Projects page, with pics.

10.02.2026 04:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Oh, well then size doesn't matter. It looks perfectly fine and very comfy, and I'm sure it will be loved. Lots of baby blankets are lacy, with deliberate holes, and I've never heard of any danger involving holes in the blankets. And blocking will blend the stitches, smoothing everything out.

10.02.2026 02:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Is the size what you were aiming for? That's what will determine if your stitches are too loose. People's tension varies, hence the recommendation for knitting a gauge swatch to determine what size needles you need relative to the recommended needles and pattern gauge. Blocking is important as well.

09.02.2026 06:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I’m not a conspiracy theorist. But when it comes to Jeffrey Epstein, there are a lot of things that remain objectively strange. A DOJ draft press release dated the day before his death, with the final version adding the phrase β€œof an apparent suicide.” 1/3

08.02.2026 05:38 β€” πŸ‘ 3035    πŸ” 1007    πŸ’¬ 166    πŸ“Œ 38
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Exclusive: Detention Center Captives Are Throwing Lotion Bottles Wrapped With Notes to Organizers Outside Otay Mesa Facility ~ L.A. TACO β€œFor 280 days we haven’t eaten a single piece of fruit, banana, apple, orange, or anything fresh," an Otay Mesa captive communicated through handwritten note. "We are all in one big room with no doors...

Otay Mesa "Detention Center" (prison camp) in San Diego, CA:

lataco.com/captive-loti...

08.02.2026 01:21 β€” πŸ‘ 9539    πŸ” 5289    πŸ’¬ 441    πŸ“Œ 370
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🀷🏼

07.02.2026 05:55 β€” πŸ‘ 7013    πŸ” 2075    πŸ’¬ 154    πŸ“Œ 76
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Barack Obama and Michelle Obama are brilliant, compassionate, and patriotic Americansβ€”classy, smart, and inspiring.

President Obama and the First Lady set a powerful example by prioritizing family, dignity, and public service above all.

06.02.2026 23:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1468    πŸ” 478    πŸ’¬ 69    πŸ“Œ 31

Absolutely gorgeous

07.02.2026 07:46 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œLook at me go, mommy!”

06.02.2026 17:35 β€” πŸ‘ 107    πŸ” 17    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1
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This makes me smile !

06.02.2026 04:58 β€” πŸ‘ 22    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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W.H.A.T. A. B.U.R.N.!

The city of Minneapolis and its residents were formally nominated for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize.

01.02.2026 13:55 β€” πŸ‘ 6871    πŸ” 1176    πŸ’¬ 169    πŸ“Œ 94

in real terms, #7 would give states leverage to put an end to surges, #8 would give states the ability to outright stop construction of new detention facilities, #1 and #6 would slow the rate at which DHS could train and deploy officers, #2 and #10 would likely shrink the pool of recruits

05.02.2026 03:18 β€” πŸ‘ 4026    πŸ” 993    πŸ’¬ 106    πŸ“Œ 65
How Minnesotans deal with political violence
YouTube video by Frost Simula How Minnesotans deal with political violence

Minnesota is such a wonderful place.

youtu.be/lLdhDXGB56Q?...

03.02.2026 03:18 β€” πŸ‘ 52    πŸ” 24    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 4
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DOJ Released Unredacted Nude Images in Epstein Files A note from investigators in the files said some images Epstein had were "POSSIBLE CSAM."

"Both the nudity and the faces of the people were not redacted, making them easy to identify."

"404 Media then sent the DOJ specific links to the images... The files stayed online for at least another full day, until Sunday evening, when they disappeared."

They only protect the monsters.

#Pinks

02.02.2026 16:56 β€” πŸ‘ 171    πŸ” 108    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 2
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SHABOOZEY: β€œImmigrants built this country.”

02.02.2026 00:41 β€” πŸ‘ 12231    πŸ” 2669    πŸ’¬ 152    πŸ“Œ 90
A blackbird is purchased on the ground of a wooded bank near a lake on a misty winter day. Overhead, hazel catkins droop.

A blackbird is purchased on the ground of a wooded bank near a lake on a misty winter day. Overhead, hazel catkins droop.

β€œWhen we see the hazel catkins turn yellow, we know that spring is not far off”

Writer: EL Grant Watson
Artist: CF Tunnicliffe

01.02.2026 08:13 β€” πŸ‘ 423    πŸ” 82    πŸ’¬ 10    πŸ“Œ 4
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WATCH β€” @timmiller.bsky.social : β€œDid anybody NOT hang out with Jeffrey Epstein? It’s disgusting how many names are in this, and how long they were emailing him even after it was known he was a pedophile.”

(From @thebulwark.com )

01.02.2026 03:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1568    πŸ” 453    πŸ’¬ 45    πŸ“Œ 18
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Making Gelato outside last January in -0° temps. 🍽️

01.02.2026 02:04 β€” πŸ‘ 21    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

+17 Republican to +14 Democratic... a 31 point swing...
In Texas...

Please God let this trend continue!

01.02.2026 06:01 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ‘ I'm still waiting for my red yarn to arrive, so I'm jealous!

01.02.2026 00:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

God bless these people.

31.01.2026 08:17 β€” πŸ‘ 9378    πŸ” 2173    πŸ’¬ 185    πŸ“Œ 84
A Letter to America
YouTube video by Emotional Support European A Letter to America

youtube.com/watch?v=Q-Z6... here the video from Germany a reminder that this happened 80 years ago when fascist/nazi aka right wing dictator want power, corruption and fear. We must work together, help people from other people to stand up democracy and never again. Stay alert and be careful.

31.01.2026 08:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

All of tonight’s dishes save the one in my hand and it does not get to play jenga. πŸ€”πŸ˜‚πŸ½οΈπŸœ

31.01.2026 02:23 β€” πŸ‘ 73    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 2
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Melt the ICE Hat pattern by YarnCultMN In the 1940’s, Norwegians made and wore red pointed hats with a tassel as a form of visual protest against Nazi occupation of their country. Within two years, the Nazis made these protest hats illegal...

You can get it on Ravelry for $5, which is donated to immigrant groups affected by ICE. www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...

31.01.2026 07:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
Chippewa Tribe Parade in Minnesota πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ | Native American Cultural Celebration & Traditions
YouTube video by Festival Drift Chippewa Tribe Parade in Minnesota πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ | Native American Cultural Celebration & Traditions

This is amazing!!

Always be true to yourself, your heritage, and your people.

youtu.be/tjEJJBequ8w?...

31.01.2026 07:21 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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✊🏾 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡² ✊🏾 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦
#ONEV1
#Pinks 🌸
#Voices4Victory

30.01.2026 22:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1143    πŸ” 444    πŸ’¬ 30    πŸ“Œ 21

JFC.

31.01.2026 06:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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One of the best things I’ve read in a while:

25.01.2026 22:39 β€” πŸ‘ 28790    πŸ” 10728    πŸ’¬ 42    πŸ“Œ 980

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