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hjdunagan

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Amateur drummer, political nerd, tech support geek, and GOPACKGO. Long COVID sucks. I also like photography (sometimes mine, but I also boost the great photography here on BlueSky). #Minneapolis resident ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆShe/Her/Ella

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I worked at home with #LongCOVID for 3 years then retired. I agree that wearing Real Clothes helps. Getting outside is also a big plus--even for 2 minutes. But I never packed a lunch. I enjoyed having access to a Real Kitchen for healthier food than a sandwich.

05.03.2026 16:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

My Dad had Myasthenia Gravis. First symptoms came in 2005, and he thought he was 'in remission' by 2009 because he did not know MG has flares. Big shocker when it came back.

05.03.2026 16:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I have #longcovid that comes and goes. Any cold becomes another Long COVID episode with SOB and fatigue. Most recently, the PEM came back; i.e., exercise for more than 20 minutes, fatigue for 24-48 hours. Part of me is sick of this pattern, and I just want to push through it and exercise anyway.

05.03.2026 16:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It's the little things that matter.

05.03.2026 15:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Copper Harbor, Michigan

05.03.2026 15:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 126    ๐Ÿ” 22    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Minneapolis council members press chief on why police didnโ€™t do more during ICE surge Police Chief Brian Oโ€™Hara said police officers canโ€™t stop federal agents from enforcing federal law unless they witness something egregious.

Several members of the Minneapolis City Council pressed Police Chief Brian Oโ€™Hara on why police didnโ€™t do more about the conduct of federal agents during the ICE surge.

05.03.2026 14:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 233    ๐Ÿ” 66    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 12    ๐Ÿ“Œ 7

The Expedia chat representative was very friendly, but was unable to help. They were limited to scripted answers, and they made it clear they had no authorization to actually resolve problems or offer options.

My impatience with Bad Customer Service grows.
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05.03.2026 15:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

As a retired IT nerd and former website Information Architect, I get easily annoyed with such navigation problems. What's more, Expedia has a misleading option to 'add a car' after you have booked a hotel at a discount, but no way to bundle at that point.
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05.03.2026 15:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I'm planning a trip, and I found significant problems with the Expedia website today. If you choose a hotel, you can't then choose a car unless you included it as part of your initial search. *There's no going back.*
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05.03.2026 15:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Blue Lagoon in Iceland ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ
#Scape #photography

27.02.2026 20:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 231    ๐Ÿ” 18    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#FoggyFriday #ForestFriday

27.02.2026 13:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 330    ๐Ÿ” 50    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 7    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Sack's Back: MN's Greatest Political Cartoonist Un-Retired Because He's 'So Fucking Pissed' at Trump, ICE - Racket Before launching his Substack, Sack had to re-learn to draw using his left hand.

Before launching his Substack, all Steve Sack had to do was re-teach himself how to draw using his left hand.

27.02.2026 16:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 54    ๐Ÿ” 11    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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Federal government halts $260M Medicaid funds to Minnesota over fraud Vice President JD Vance announced a $260 million funding pause on Wednesday, as part of a crackdown on health care fraud. A Minnesota mom whose 14-year-old daughter with cerebral palsy and epilepsy re...

This isnโ€™t a deferral, itโ€™s a ransom note. The Trump Administration is using kids as pawns in their campaign of retribution against our state.

kstp.com/kstp-news/to...

27.02.2026 17:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1919    ๐Ÿ” 689    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 134    ๐Ÿ“Œ 39

Fraud my ass. They really only care about getting rid of disabled people.

26.02.2026 12:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Since the abductions in #Minneapolis have died down (or rather are on hold) I'm going back to reading what ELSE Trump's regime is up to and it makes me want to go back to bed. Or drink all day, either one.

26.02.2026 12:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hey folks, is "Queen's English" now referred to as "King's English?" I heard this change on the radio, and it caught my attention.

24.02.2026 14:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Last night I dreamed I actually *wanted* to go golfing. โ›ณ๏ธ Mind you I donโ€™t golf. Plus my asthma and #LongCOVID wonโ€™t let me walk very far. It seemed like a great idea in the dream.

19.02.2026 14:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Older mechanical voting machine with levers and a privacy curtain.

Older mechanical voting machine with levers and a privacy curtain.

I remember voting for Jesse Jackson in 1988 in the Primary AND General elections. I had to ask the election worker how to write in a candidate (in the general) because we were still using giant mechanical lever machines. The poll worker had to ask for help!

17.02.2026 17:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

People intuitively know this, but they are not used to think of themselves collectively as โ€œlabor.โ€

15.02.2026 13:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I started having fun with TikTok a few months back, and I found some great creators. But now Iโ€™m hearing the security risks are too high, and I should just ditch it. Anyone else making a move?

15.02.2026 13:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Yes the planet got destroyed.  But for a beautiful moment in time we created a lot of value for shareholders.

Yes the planet got destroyed. But for a beautiful moment in time we created a lot of value for shareholders.

15.02.2026 11:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
Sunset through the pine trees in Minnesota.

Sunset through the pine trees in Minnesota.

Sunset through the pine trees in Minnesota
#Photography
#Photographers
#BlueSkyArt
#EastCoastKin
#Nature
#Sunset
#Minnesota

15.02.2026 12:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 606    ๐Ÿ” 64    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 55    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I expected something like this would happenโ€”as soon as I heard of plans to buy up all these warehouses for ice.

15.02.2026 13:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I am opposed to the death penalty; however, apparently it takes a woman governor to do *something.*

15.02.2026 13:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Iโ€™m a Californian and hoping our state and ALL blue states do this soon! ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿผ

14.02.2026 21:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 50    ๐Ÿ” 24    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3
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Thank you!
I appreciate the inclusion ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ’š

13.02.2026 00:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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My amaryllis on my kitchen window - looking good! #flowers #amaryllis

08.02.2026 19:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7160    ๐Ÿ” 344    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 202    ๐Ÿ“Œ 16

WOW, that's an oldie but goodie!

08.02.2026 23:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Normally I get excited about the #Superbowl -- for the ads if the teams aren't interesting. This year, since I live in #Minneapolis it just feels like overstimulation. I got stuff to do.

08.02.2026 23:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
"SPIRIT HALLOWEEN COMING SOON" banner on Trump-Kennedy Center

"SPIRIT HALLOWEEN COMING SOON" banner on Trump-Kennedy Center

stealing from Reddit

02.02.2026 01:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7083    ๐Ÿ” 1246    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 109    ๐Ÿ“Œ 55