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@empowlr.bsky.social

MSW. Public policy. Climate, disaster, water, gun policy & such. #txlege staffer. Sometimes I read the wind. ATX rn. She/Her. Buy me coffee: https://ko-fi.com/empowlr Black Lives Matter. Trans & Nonbinary Lives Matter. Text 741741 if you're in crisis.

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Watching The Killers from the comfort of my recliner, as god intended.

06.10.2025 01:54 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Wait is this a joke

06.10.2025 01:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Feet hurt. Overdoing it mistakes were made. But a lot of dogs think I'm the deli meat distribution system now. (With preventatives wrapped inside.)

06.10.2025 00:41 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

"I'm just going to do two hours,"I said, five hours ago. Please to carry me to my truck.

05.10.2025 23:45 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

DO IT FOR SAINT FRANCIS

05.10.2025 14:39 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

My girl's potential adopter decided to wait.

Gonna go down and administer meds wrapped in slices of ham, and try not to bring a dog home.

05.10.2025 14:39 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Adoptions fees are waived at Austin Pets Alive today, if you're in need of a new companion/s. Cats and dogs. #AdoptDontShop #Texas

05.10.2025 14:35 β€” πŸ‘ 40    πŸ” 25    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

They needed to lie on me. We got up and moved around and have retaken the position.

05.10.2025 04:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I should have made clear that I have been under a cat all evening, and thus, unable to make my own sammich

05.10.2025 03:50 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

When are cats going to learn to make a peanut butter sandwich and bring it to me?

05.10.2025 02:30 β€” πŸ‘ 24    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Add a little whimsy to your bookshelf

Add a little whimsy to your bookshelf

Are you coming over, @jakobistrying.bsky.social?

05.10.2025 02:20 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The best peanut butter cookies I’ve ever made have only five ingredients, no flour, no butter, can be mixed by hand in one bowl, and have a perfect salty finish. Thank you, @ovenly!

smittenkitchen.com/2015/10/salt...

05.10.2025 00:05 β€” πŸ‘ 64    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 2

Thank you!

04.10.2025 18:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ’”

04.10.2025 02:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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More than a dozen Austin ISD schools are set to close before next school year The move is expected to save the district $25 million and balance out enrollment across campuses. The school board will vote on the plan Nov. 20.

My son is in high school now but his bilingual elementary school, Ridgetop, is on the list for closures. It's a gem. It's happening b/c state underfunds education & takes money from richer districts to other parts of the state, even though most kids in Austin are low SES. www.kut.org/education/20...

04.10.2025 01:49 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0

I ate some delicious bugs this evening

04.10.2025 01:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The cover of Into the Clear Blue Sky by Rob Jackson, a book about methane emission reduction strategies

The cover of Into the Clear Blue Sky by Rob Jackson, a book about methane emission reduction strategies

F i n a l l y, a copy of my own.

04.10.2025 00:24 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Haha cute. Thanks!

04.10.2025 00:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Salt Traders in Round Rock. There's one in Zilker Park too, but ACL.

04.10.2025 00:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Real talk: the lobster and shrimp was good but the roll part of the roll was kind of a letdown.

03.10.2025 23:36 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Owl on the move. Must not go get Earmuff.

03.10.2025 23:33 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Waiter: you, uh, sure like the smoked fish dip, eh?

03.10.2025 22:48 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Half Owl, half fish dip.

03.10.2025 22:41 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Shrimp and lobster roll with kettle chips

Shrimp and lobster roll with kettle chips

Lobster and shrimp roll won.

03.10.2025 22:32 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

You understand my struggle πŸ€—

03.10.2025 22:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Fish dip with capers and kettle chips

Fish dip with capers and kettle chips

Chowda

Chowda

Small dishes not working against the bubbly, so I may live in Round Rock, now.

03.10.2025 22:25 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Yes! Not very much filling stuff so far, going to be wiped out by one glass of bubbly.

03.10.2025 22:22 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

They don't even insure my life!

03.10.2025 22:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A raised dish of 6 oysters with ice and stuff to accompany them

A raised dish of 6 oysters with ice and stuff to accompany them

Gonna eat a Texas oyster!

03.10.2025 21:50 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you!

03.10.2025 21:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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