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@ivyb270.bsky.social

Retired Clergy (UCC) Pet mom to an elderly dog and a devil cat Looking for community in these dark days

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I’ve always disliked Target and I lived in MN for years. Have never forgiven them for ruining Marshall Fields. Over the years attempted to avoid them. Now, totally done with them.

18.02.2025 12:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

There is concern this is a set up by bad actors. I’d stay away.

03.02.2025 17:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I met him once at a fundraiser. Thought he was thoughtful & smart. Good for him. Hope others follow.

03.02.2025 17:53 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

There is concern that this 50 State Capitals protest on 2/5 is a set up by nefarious forces. None of the usual groups (like Indivisible) are involved. A cursory search shows lots of Reddit/Threads action. Be careful, people, know who you are dealing with. If I’m wrong correct me with facts.

03.02.2025 15:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

So, my 2 Senators’ DC voice mails are full. And my Congressman’s aide hung up on me, so there’s that. I called all their local offices, too - some mailboxes full, some not. I’ll call DC offices later.

03.02.2025 13:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This may sound trite but truly every day is the unknown. Just doesn’t seem that way because mostly for many people bad things don’t happen and every day has a sameness. Now we’re on edge waiting for the proverbial shoe and feeling helpless.

03.02.2025 11:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

They will tell you that is fraud. That doesn’t matter in this case. You can shut down your accounts and open new ones. Maybe if enough people talk to their banks, the banks will take this seriously as a threat.

03.02.2025 10:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Some suggestions regarding SSN breach. If you can, freeze your credit at all 3 credit bureaus- transunion, experion, and equifax. If you can afford it sign on to a service like Lifelock. The credit bureaus also offer these services. Tell your bank that bad actors might have access to accounts.

03.02.2025 10:15 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Had this same discussion with a clergy friend this morning.

02.02.2025 22:01 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yes. I pulled it off the shelf a few weeks ago for such a time as this.

02.02.2025 22:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Black Farmers Index

blackfarmersindex.com/Just heard about this group from a FB friend. Check it out.

02.02.2025 20:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

People keep saying β€œDo Something” but then don’t tell us what to do. This is helpful. My little β€œpublic square” piece-wear my β€œBlack Lives Matter” button everywhere I go this month.

02.02.2025 12:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The checks for anyone who started collecting prior to 1997 go out tomorrow, 2/3. We’ll see. Also, all SS is done by direct deposit so they have checking account info. I don’t keep a lot of money in my checking account, but still.

02.02.2025 11:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The oldest of SS recipients are due to receive their DD monthly benefits tomorrow, 2/3. Will it happen? We’ll see.

02.02.2025 11:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

β€œMenagerie of Misfits”. I love Michael Steele.

01.02.2025 13:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It’s important to know that a lot of productive activity is happening in person and offline, too.

Not all of it can be broadcast online, but we’ve had hundreds of people showing up to our trainings, mobilizations, and more.

Keep going. Tyranny is eroded by a sea of small acts. Everything matters.

30.01.2025 04:03 β€” πŸ‘ 120951    πŸ” 19282    πŸ’¬ 2330    πŸ“Œ 883

β€œDeaths of child figure skaters” would be better. I told my GOP senator’s voice mail that the GOP had killed children who figure skate.

30.01.2025 14:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Do you know why a president would do all the most evil and heinous shit via Executive Order? Because his party can't easily make it law. And if they can't make it law, they can't make it last.

Don't let anyone make you feel like this is The End. Do not let them demoralize you. Live to see them die.

29.01.2025 00:01 β€” πŸ‘ 67695    πŸ” 16282    πŸ’¬ 968    πŸ“Œ 785

Called my incompetent Ohio congresspeople calling for immediate investigation. Both Senators mailboxes are full. Hope that is a good sign on many fronts.

30.01.2025 12:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

While I weep for the victims of the plane crash - I hope there are many in DC who are shitting their pants this morning. Doubtful, I know.

30.01.2025 12:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

True. The Medicaid portals are coming back on line, but glitchy.

29.01.2025 01:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Caring for someone with dementia is not fun. I speak from experience.

29.01.2025 00:57 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

thehill.com/policy/healt... Access coming back, but glitchy.

29.01.2025 00:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Don’t forget Medicaid also pays for Assisted Living/Memory Care. As someone who just spent 10 years caring for mom with dementia - it will be a rude awakening when these patients come back home. Memory Care can be $70,000 or more a year. Pay that MAGA!

29.01.2025 00:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Re-upped my Costco membership yesterday.

28.01.2025 13:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Good Morning. From this morning’s Psalm -Psalm 17.
β€œWhen I tried to understand these things, it was too hard for me; Until I entered the sanctuary of God and discerned the end of the wicked. β€œ

27.01.2025 11:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The app has mysteriously disappeared off my phone.

26.01.2025 21:37 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Luke 4:14–21 NRSV - Then Jesus, filled with the… | Biblia Then Jesus, filled with the power of the Spirit, returned to Galilee, and a report about him spread through all the surrounding country. He...

biblia.com/bible/nrsv/l... Today’s Gospel Lesson. Thanks be to God.

26.01.2025 15:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How to Stop Trump in One Stupid Chart Make line go from low to high.

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Listen up, Dems. Sounds like a plan.

23.01.2025 09:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Done.

22.01.2025 12:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0