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is the goal here to get off discord?

dude, you didn't even put one (1) pumpkin on the birdbath pillar? I'm sad. If you're going to make that claim you need many more decorative gourds. (or is the display elsewhere? I retract this criticism if so)

no worries! It's apparently pavlovian for me to offer people plants if they mention an interest and I have them available. ... and I realized late that this was different as not in the facebook native plant groups XD

not sure if it went through - I derped and accidentally sent from my firstname.lastname account, then followed up from the email that matches my bluesky handle. (also I recognize I'm a rando on the internet, no worries if you decide you don't want plants!)

not sure what the best way to contact you is, but I tried emailing skypeascientist :D

yeah, but I can dig you some roots too. Not sure if they'll take this time of year but can def pull some in the spring if not.

Heh. confusion! I meant a plant start but I'll check tomorrow if any of the escapees have fruit on. My recollection was they smelled wonderful but were mostly seeds.

They do well for me in West Philly, but don't overwinter in a pot. In the ground they are very aggressive and have escaped containment. Happy to share if you want to try some!

Hi, my name is [YOUR NAME] and I'm one of Senator [THEIR NAME]'s constituents. House Republicans are trying to insert a multiple articles of anti-trans legislation, including a full transgender healthcare funding ban, into the F-Y '26 budget. I'm calling to tell the Senator to stand up for trans Americans and vote NO on any bill with that language. This IS worth forcing a shutdown. [you can stop here at 0:20 if you want to bail out—but it's better if you don't] This care funding ban follows the map the G-O-P charted while attacking abortion. Democrats lost that fight by giving in to the G-O-P an inch at a time. Giving an inch at a time on trans care will devastate trans Americans and it'll get Democrats nothing in return but contempt. [you can stop here at 0:40 if you want to bail out—but it's better if you don't] Right now, the most popular Democrat in the U-S, [Zo-RAHN Mom-DA-nee], is campaigning on making trans healthcare cheaper and easier to access, and he's only got more good will because of it. [you can stop here at 0:50 if you want to bail out—but it's better if you don't] I'm asking the Senator to refuse to allow any anti-trans language including a healthcare ban in the F-Y '26 bill. Do not vote for any bill with that language. This IS worth forcing a shutdown. Standing with trans people is the right thing to do and it's politically smart. Voters and donors show up for Democrats who fight.

so: what do we need you to do? two things.

1.call your D/I senators. find contact info here: reps.fyi

what do we need you to say? try the call script below. adapt it; make it your own! there are bailout points written in, in case you get nervous. but please *call.* 🧵

here: www.goodreads.com/series/29891...

I've never found an app that I liked as much as actual puzzles. We got a wyrmwood gaming table and now I do puzzles inside it (removing 2-3 top panels from one end to work on it, replacing them after) which means I only have to keep the cat out when it's open. ..she has still eaten puzzle pieces.

I love how chill the frog is. just like...eventually you will go away. capybara energy

I'm enjoying watching your transformation to horf dad. Glad he's got a good home now.

and his guyliner game is on point!

yep. deeply frustrating.

I mean, Philly does have those... the CLIP people keep cutting down pollinator gardens cause they're "weedy".

When autocratization is reversed: episodes of U-Turns since 1900 The world is in a “wave of autocratization.” Yet, recent events in Brazil, the Maldives, and Zambia demonstrate that autocratization can be halted and reversed. This article introduces “U-Turn” as ...

An antidote to despair and cynicism -- academics studying countries facing autocratic takeovers document that more than half of these episodes lead to "U-turns" and more than 90% result in strengthened democracies. Up to us to make it so!
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

We planted 9 types of tomatoes this year, and my husband suggested more next year. I'm confused but happy to go along with it!

oh, sorry.

You live by too many people, it'll make you put in an exact address, but here: www.house.gov/representati...

"The Walt Disney Company: I worked on a project covered by an NDA." do NDA have term limits? curious about this one.

book club BOB!

300: Phew, It's A Girl Without fanfare, something remarkable has happened. Plus, the largest marine protected area in history, a major breakthrough on HIV, good news for animals in Italy, and artificial intelligence versus ...

this is why I love the Fix the News newsletter. It is paywalled, but so, so worth it. here's the latest unlocked one: fixthenews.com/p/300-phew-i...

the airplane cloak closure is ::chef's kiss::

Familiar Quiz — Stealing from Wizards

Your familiar is a wombat — Those with wombat familiars tend to put others at ease. People are likely to feel more comfortable being their true selves in your presence. stealingfromwizards.com/familiar-quiz

also, the midwest has sunlight. College friend from Pittsburgh went to grad school in Michigan and complained it was, and I quote, "too sunny".

It's healthy!* not, you know, actually feeling good or not being sick.

*may not include actual health

I object that we do not see more pictures of Chester!

though no idea if it's accurate!

this? www.thebakingcalculator.com/calculators/...