Just the graphics on this story are clearing up a big hurdle for the initiative. Lay people aren’t sure what is being proposed to remove. Nice work, @urbanmilwaukee.com urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/11/13/o...

Sensitive skin folks: What’s worked well for you in the changing of the seasons? For context: Rosacea-prone skin. I’ve pared back my skin care, makeup and hair care routines to be bare bones or even nothing, but even my go-tos like Cetaphil lotion seems to be pissing it off lately.

😮🤩 "We need to match the imagination and boldness of evil people." — Mouna Andraos and Melissa Mongiat www.madamearchitect.org/interviews/2...

ATTENTION mast cell crew:

Last night my garden was the victim of a smash and grab. 🐿️ Authorities are still looking for suspects.

bro why can't we have nice things

The joy of coming back from vacation and getting to sleep in your own bed.

Yes and: We should stop using ‘cyclist’ in policy-making. How about ‘people on bikes’? ‘Cyclist’ connotes a hobby and high level of expertise. People of many abilities ride bikes.

'“Cyclists” are not a unique species of urban resident; they are simply people who decide to bike instead of using another mode.... magic happens when a city’s bike network is expansive enough to safely accommodate the bulk of regular trips.' [email protected] #WordsMatter #transportation

The masses are interested in street safety

Great headline

Know your rights before you hit the streets. Peaceful protest is protected — but only if you know how to protect yourself legally. Read, share, and stay safe.

If there’s any upside to this horrible data and privacy story, it’s that it reveals that Boomers are not opposed to therapy — as long as it’s not from a human. gizmodo.com/psa-get-your...

(using my gentle teacher voice): Hey everyone, stop what you’re doing for a second… stop scrolling for just a second… that’s right, let me have your attention for just a moment. Everyone go to your Bluesky settings. Just do this with me quick and then you can get back to your scrolling… 🧵(1/4)

My local cafe in Milwaukee is also a bakery and boulangerie that you can see the inner workings of. Love having a show with my tea.

Poetic.

Old person here to say that ICE did not exist before 2003 We opened this door after 9/11 and can close it again

Look what I found tiptoeing through my tulips in my front yard in Milwaukee! I could not believe it. n.b. I’m not going to eat this for fear of my life but it’s very cool. #mycology #morel #spring

This is the Way of the Dragon 🔥

HAPPENING NOW: Hundreds of protesters have now gathered outside a federal courthouse in downtown Milwaukee to support Judge Hannah Dugan

UDPATE: folks are dispersing from the courthouse as of 11:45 am (4/25) *Voces de la Frontera are planning another action at the MKE federal courthouse (517 E Wisconsin Ave) at 3:00 pm today* Again, try to go with someone you trust!

Through sheer force of will. Stay strong 💪

May everyone find a hole so big. What a joy.

TIL the Pittsburgh Pirates have their version of the Brewers Racing Sauages: pierogis. How do you know which filling is which? You memorize the hat color. They should have the filling leaking out and/or piled on top!

Winter Break Milwaukee had ~600 people turn up over the course of two events, one in the forest, one at the lakefront. #winterbreakmke

This weekend, there is a free winter event where you can try out new winter hobbies like fat tire biking, snowshoeing, dog sledding and more! Sat Feb 15, 2025, at Havenwoods State Forest in Milwaukee, WI. www.winterbreakmke.com

@milwaukeesnow.bsky.social I found two new recruits for your winter appreciation coalition at Winter Break MKE this weekend.

hi can I please encourage you to go participate in cultural events, even if it is just to witness & support. it will be good for you and your brain and also for the folks who are making the art. stay curious. ❤️

Great Bluesky feature. I used to forget way too often on the other app, now I never do. Settings > Accessibility > Require alt text before posting

Support for @samkuffelwx.bsky.social: I recently refused an interview with CBS 58 because of how you were treated. I will be talking with head of news later today. DMs are open.

Felt strange but nice to be back at @creativemornings.bsky.social as a 30-Second Pitcher. Maria and I invited to audience to attend Winter Break. www.winterbreakmke.com

If you’re a straight, cis person who has ever posted some version of a rainbow with “you’re safe with me” or similar, it’s time to back up the words with action— contact your reps and ask them what they’re going to do to protect trans people from this administration, particularly trans kids.

I recently reposted a former congressional staffer who said that when an issue got 20-30 calls it would get representatives freaked out and ready to do something. It takes less than you’d think, because so few people actually take that kind of action

Calls and text messages have flooded me in the last 72 hours from friends and colleagues in Sierra Leone and elsewhere: Are my meds going to be cut off? Am I going to die? I don't know what to tell them. I don't know what to tell anyone. Hope is my whole jam, but I feel very distant from it.

I am raising money for a winter festival in Milwaukee. In 2024, 200+ people came. This years dates are Feb 8 and 15, 2025. Food, fun and bonfires. Donations go toward keeping all the activities free to attendees. Bring a little joy to deep winter. More info: www.winterbreakmke.com/ways-to-give

Gave my first radio interview this week. This is Xcaret Nuñez of @wuwmradio.bsky.social, who is so good at her job that it was actually fun and not terrifying. We talked about www.winterbreakmke.com and what it means for Milwaukee.

Bay View Fox seems to be enjoying the cold snap. This little pal looked perplexed to see humans out there (-12 F windchill).

“You bring the fire,” 🔥 yes, she does. Lyn Kream should have her own art opening.

Our girl is a husky mix, and this is the most quintessentially husky thing she does. Nose tucked under the tail.

Spotted in the wild. Yessssssss. Finally. Thank you, national rosacea society for the seal + shortcut.

You deserve aesthetic joy to counter your omnipresent sociopolitical horror: Presenting the most beautiful stove that ever there was.

All fruit labels should be this helpful. #design #ux

The eerie light from this eclipse is anxiety inducing. Apparently my Midwest brain jumped straight to ‘tornado is coming.’ 🌪️

lol i said this once (far less eloquently) on twitter and i was getting death threats for days

Any Wisconsin/Milwaukee folks here? This Saturday, 2/24/24, there’s a celebration of cold-weather activities. Try out different hobbies like cold weather biking, Nordic walking, dog sledding, sauna, cold dip in Lake Michigan. Afraid it will be too cold? We’ll have 5 bonfires 🔥 going on the beach.

Hiking the Ice Age Trail, Loew Lake.

Happy Friday! Hope you are snuggled in with your loved ones.

Getting ready for a proper snow fall so we can transition from scooters to sleds!

I especially like how Apple bought it just to replace it with…. nothing

Rich kids dancing through their mansions to Murder on the Dancefloor without the common decency to do it full nude is the worst take on Saltburn I’ve seen.