Ladies, Gents and all between and beyond. Desert Bus 2025 is now departing for fun, joy, hijinks and a whole lot of hope! Let’s prepare to get silly for a good cause! desertbus.org

A lot of people think of moderators as eldritch entities that are bound to the exact words of the spell and if you don't speak the exact words, you cannot be moderated! Whereas in reality it's a bunch of very tired and overworked people going "are you fucking kidding me with this shit"

The American political class hasn't yet grasped how radicalized the parents of young children have become since COVID. We voted in Mayors Mamdani and Wilson. Ms. Rachel is our patron saint. We take our kids to protests. We're done.

I found the only comment on the High Tide ban that matters:

I don't think I've done one like this in 5+ years, sure go for it

Oh look, I know off the top of my head I've got friends in at least seven states on the call list that follow me. Please call. In reality you're not calling, you're leaving a voicemail, I can almost guarantee you won't get a person.

Called my senators and told them not to cave. No reopening without the ACA subsidies. No "promise for a promise" either.

Just called my senators as well. Takes five minutes, do what you can!

idk is this anything #DB2025

tee hee

You have no idea how many retirees living paycheck to paycheck in [checks map] woke states like TX, SC, NC, and GA depend on these commissaries.

It should not be a multi-week endeavor to get my kids COVID vaccinations 😭😭😭😭😭

I’m not sure I’ve ever heard a more succinct and powerful statement of the situation than this: “Few voters who prioritize bigotry want the diet version.” Got damn.

I am no longer employed so I'm not blogging Zohran tonight but I can just repeat exactly what I said in June :-) he won on the back of a pro-migrant, pro-trans, pro-working class campaign. and also: Dem pundits are full of shit

Normal People Don’t Want This Shit is running away with the vote tonight

Also is #PokemonZA just filled with hydrangeas or is it just me? Makes me happy none the less

Homey literally said "touch mass"

Yet again I am reminded how much I love dressing up my videogame personas (Pokemon this time)

Ahead of the 1st shutdown of US food aid to hungry Americans in 60 years, some of the 200,000 Little Free Library locations are converting into food pantries. Thanks @littlefreelibrary.bsky.social

40% of households relying on SNAP have kids People are quick to blame the parents It’s not the parent’s fault that 1 in 8 Americans are forced to rely on SNAP It’s a systemic failure Blaming the parents is just a different way of saying you’re fine if kids starve

Alternately, Democrats could turn their entire political machine into food banks from now until the shutdown ends, and instantly buy themselves better messaging and goodwill than this neolib shit ever will. Actually help people, then campaign on helping more.

Northern MI peeps - your lives may have taken a more difficult turn since Callie posted this several weeks ago. Think about what is more challenging now for you as the nights get longer, the temps drop, and fall is starting to roll into winter. Look at your utility bills, compare them to a year ago.

Many, many active duty soldiers still rely on SNAP and WIC to feed their families, though eligibility changes depending on the state. People are getting concerned *fast* here.

if you see this post, your actions are: - if you have a spare buck, give it to Wikipedia, then repost this - if you don't have a spare buck, just repost your action is mandatory for the world's best source of information to survive

mooooooooooooooooose

New place + coming out of the depths of infant-momhood = no idea what to do with free time 🫠 Instead I cleaned my bedroom, hung photos, and waited for my now-found Kindle to charge so I can maybe read

Trying to get off Spotify, and leaning towards Deezer. Anyone have any suggestions or recommendations for other services?

First time doing a parent event at Loaf's preschool, and I'm so excited for her (and me, and Croissant who also has to tag along)

Most stressful videogame thing I've done in a long time: transfer my #ACNH save to my Switch 2

The Oreo Reese's are good, but mostly in the normal size. The minis don't have the right ratio (as per usual)

Posting as a total shot in the dark - Does anyone in Western Washington have an electric piano with weighted keys that they no longer use and would be willing to give away for free? I have a ten year old ADHD kid whose heart is set on one for Christmas but it's just not in our budget this year.

No kings, no dictatorship, no ICE. If you think being a military spouse made me think differently...nahhh

Fuck ICE. No Kings. Punch Nazis. Fight Fascism.

A new Dice Friends short campaign, a sequel to Brides & Berzerkers. Coming Saturday October 18th and 25th at 5:00PM Pacific on youtube.com/lrrtt

I'm taking Tylenol tonight after having to chase my toddler through an indoor playground for two hours. I didn't know my knees were bad yet 😭

Hey Georgia! @hankgreen.bsky.social has a convincing pitch for why you should vote AGAINST THE REPUBLICANS in the upcoming Georgia Public Service Commission special election! Potentially save consumers money, kick out some Rs, feel good! YOUR VOTE WILL COUNT HUGELY! www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...

Downside to a place with seasons: I finally get chapped lips again 😭

It's always good to see priests who still remember there are *seven* Catholic social principles. Also, that noise you hear is the USCCB screeching to the Vatican and getting back nothing, lol

I see *several* food banks and drives for military-related folks all the time. There are constant questions about how to get WIC and SNAP in spouse groups. If we get to the 12th with no confirmation of military pay, it will not be good.

Is it a thing in some places that London Bridge has the same melody as Mary Had a Little Lamb? I always thought the songs were distinct...

This probably sounds minor to many of you but closing the commissaries will....not be taken lightly by the US all-volunteer standing military. The PX is everything (literally, as it's not just groceries!)

Take away or privatize the Commissaries and The Pentagon will have a MilSpouse revolt on their hands. The full spread of US military ranks have had access to Commissaries since 1867. Removing it spits in the faces of military families and veterans everywhere. corp.commissaries.com/our-agency/c...

First day it feels like fall and I am not readyyyy ... financially. We've all been in summer clothes for three years. What are pants?

Pope Leo XIV weighed in on U.S. politics, saying Catholic politicians must be judged on the full range of their policy positions and suggesting the country's immigration policy is "inhuman."

It's officially October 1st so that means you all have to repost Assorted cheese hell.....yes

We don't get a lot of good news these days so you've got to appreciate it when it comes. This is a big deal!

SOMEONE MADE THIS! I SWEAR! I had in my head who did it, but they said no, the other two people who I thought I might have confused for them said no too. DID YOU MAKE THIS?

Sharing the love of #GoPackGo with a rare late night 💚💛

I'm exhausted but glad I got to see some faces for at least a little bit. Not doing those two hour car rides with kids solo again for a loooooooooong time though 😅