trying to find some peace on this crazed, depressing weekend with my lap-napping yin-yang cat, #CitrusAstra. #Caturday #CatsofBluesky #CitrusCats #StoptheWar

I recognize that orange jacket, @westseattleindivisible.com. wish I could help on Tuesday, but I hope others can help out. see signup genius link below.

a rarity! all three cats in close proximity, warming themselves by the fire on a cold Seattle evening. from left, we’ve got #CitrusSim (The Grey Floof), #CitrusOni (The Darkness) and #CitrusAstra (Grumpy Princess). #caturday #catsofbluesky #CitrusCats

After letting the state of the world get to me of late, I've decided not to let the bastards get me down... and have turned to the joy of sharing new music discoveries. Here's Feb's New Tunes mix with R&B, indie pop, Icelandic reggae, and more. #nowplaying #musicsky www.mixcloud.com/agenschmitz/...

Astra sunning herself during Seattle’s false spring this week. #Caturday #CatsofBluesky #CitrusCats #CitrusAstra

bring it, @governorwalz.mn.gov!!!

amen, my curling brother! #MinnesotaStrong

Bring. IT. ONNNNN!!!!!

Sim’s been working for the weekend… and is now tuckered out. #Caturday #CatsofBluesky #CitrusCats #CitrusSim #ICEout

Proud of my (St. Olaf) college town stepping up against ICE. Um ya ya!!!!! #ICEout #resist #MinnesotaStrong www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/ne...

It's not about the economics, it's not about immigrants bleeding us dry. It's about white nationalism.

Re-upping this mix of protest (and protest-adjacent) tunes I put together last weekend on @mixcloud.bsky.social. It's got anger, it's got sorrow, and it's got a bit of positivity, something we all need. #nowplaying #musicsky #minneapolis #resisttrump www.mixcloud.com/agenschmitz/...

Excellent overview from my pal @jeffcarlson.bsky.social on how to prepare your phone for protests to protect your data. Followers of @westseattleindivisible.com, take note for future protests.

Representing @westseattleindivisible.com at the West Seattle Fauntleroy bridge during rush hour!

I'm officially a Sinister Minnesotan (but really, I've always been that). thanks @kartoonistkelly.bsky.social #ICEout #ICEoutforGood #Resist #ResistTrump

I needed to get a few things off my chest regarding the events in Minneapolis (my hometown from long ago), so I made a mix. It's got anger, it's got frustration, some tunes from my mid-80s Minnesota and some new protest songs... 🧵 1/ #nowplaying #musicsky #ICEoutnow www.mixcloud.com/agenschmitz/...

Astra is keeping an eye out for mischief... and there's a lot out there. #Caturday #CatsofBluesky #CitrusCats #CitrusAstra

how are the price of eggs in the new police state reality? #ICEoutnow #ICEoutforGood

wow! The Boss brings it to First Avenue in Minneapolis!!! #nowplaying #musicsky #ICEoutnow youtu.be/FMexHF9LK5I?...

Um ya ya!!!!

Good to watch this speech from @warren.senate.gov in full, but the most powerful part is her reading a letter from Alex Pretti's final nursing student (starts at 9:45). Transcript follows... #pretti youtu.be/w5CSCn16DbQ?...

amen @warren.senate.gov (and thank you @atrupar.com for your diligent work as always)

amen, brother @wardsutton.bsky.social

a reminder...

Judas Priest has been helping me channel my anger today... this one goes out to all the #ICE chuds who are indeed breaking the law breaking the law... #nowplaying #musicsky youtu.be/_Wmz2IIB78o?...

It was an extrajudicial execution. Anyone who defends this is defending a police state.

glad I could be a part of this. let’s keep showing up. westseattleblog.com/2026/01/happ...

not sure why this scene from #Andor is on my mind today...

Do not believe the DHC/ICE lies... see it with your own eyes.

West Seattleites — join @westseattleindivisible.com in a march from Hiawatha Park to the Alaska Junction at 12:30 today (Saturday 11/24). #WestSeattle #Resist #IceOutForGood

not sure why this is on my mind today... youtu.be/Q49BjlSOCGE?...

Thanks to @kartoonistkelly.bsky.social, @theonion.com, and @wardsutton.bsky.social

feeling overwhelmed this week, so returning to My Friend The Chocolate Cake's debut for a reset... first song is nicely titled... #nowplaying #musicsky #MFTCC youtu.be/Y6Au5Knf6fs?...

sigh... this is what we've been trying to get across to people... we Americans are paying more tax for imported goods...

First mix of 2026 — a melange of R&B / jazzy instrumental textures focusing on newer releases, but also bringing in a couple of left-field classics (a pre-Forget Me Nots Patrice Rush, Larry Carlton shredding on The White Shadow theme). #musicsky #nowplaying 🧵 1/4 www.mixcloud.com/agenschmitz/...

Dude is a normie, he'd be watching hockey on this night if it wasn't for the Gestapo invading his Minnesota turf... keep talking up ICE to friends and family who don't normally get political. This anti-fascism movement will need everyone.

I've been taking a break from waving signs with @westseattleindivisible.com about saving democracy during the dark days of winter. But today we'll be testing out a new lighted sign on the Delridge overpass from 4:30-6...

need this on a shirt…

As a former bland Minnesotan for whom even salt made me sweat, I applaud these MN citizens for feasting on the pepper spray peacefully but with forceful voice.

Seems like a good day to revisit this mix... made for the 2020 election, but still relevant... definitely spiky, with some intermingled hope. Tracklist in comments... www.mixcloud.com/agenschmitz/...

amen, brother Ken...

don't let them gaslight the facts of January 6...

Yes! Rebuild failing roads and bridges… I can get behind that kind of MAGA. oh, wait… rebuild them in Venezuela…

Happy new year! Before we get into the new discoveries of 2026, here's a look at my faves from 2025. Spoiler alert — it was a good year with bits of Americana, neo-yacht, R&B, and a couple of great 80s covers! #NowPlaying #musicsky #BestOf2025 www.mixcloud.com/agenschmitz/...

Happy post Christmas from Astra. #Caturday #CatsofBluesky #CitrusCats #CitrusAstra

Enjoy 12 years of Radio Free Eggsy holiday mixes — #NowPlaying at our home. Have a wunnerful festive season everyone. #Christmas #HolidayMusic #ChristmasMusic www.mixcloud.com/agenschmitz/...

Astra relaxing on my arm as I typed up my last emails before downing virtual tools for the rest of the year. #Caturday #CitrusCats #CatsofBluesky #CitrusAstra

Full speed ahead to the festive week... here's a compilation of some of my all-time fave holiday tunes. Modern classics from Nick Lowe, Kate Rusby, The Leevees, The Shins, JD McPherson, and more! #musicsky #music #nowplaying #holidays #holidaymusic www.mixcloud.com/agenschmitz/...

Amen, brother Robert @rbreich.bsky.social