That was a before-and-after point in my life. The day my teen self unwillingly became an adult.

For those of you wondering how to help those in Minneapolis St Paul, an excellent list of resources is here, including both food support and legal assistance groups. mspmag.com/arts-and-cul...

Also, putting your wipers up in the air during an ice storm is silly. Tarp + bungee cords = no chipping ice off your windshield

It is getting harder to see it these days, but I always hold on to this quote from Samwise in LOTR: "There's some good in this world, Mr. Frodo, and it's worth fighting for."

Reposting. You don't have to watch that video to know ICE/CBP has murdered another person. Don't put things in your brain that will hurt you.

If you want a better look at them, I made a super short video! www.instagram.com/reel/DTtuRj1...

Just some worry monsters! These little ones have rhinestones along their sides and indents on their backs to use as worry stones. 🧶 #bsnm whimsystation.com/collections/...

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Hey, guys, money is going to be tight, and the sun is gaining strength in the Northern Hemisphere - those two are related because I have sun catchers for sale on Etsy, including these custom do-ers with dinosaur toppers! alaskanime.etsy.com/listing/4402093988/custom-dinosaur-sun-catcher-prism-window

If you have space, freeze gallon water bottles. Leave them in the freezer once the lights are out, or put in the fridge. A refrigerator IS a giant cooler, you know. Big blocks of ice will help! Just dump a little out first so it doesn't split the bottle. You can drink it after it melts.

As someone who's dealt with cold snaps & week+ power outages- If you have any outdoor spigots, get foam, a bunch of towels, wrap them around any outside spigots you have Make sure your flashlights WORK. And BE PATIENT with grocery staff. I can't tell you how often I was screamed at before a storm.

If you are in the path of the US winter storm, today and tomorrow are the days to prepare. I'm going to be reposting lots of threads and tips; sorry if you are elsewhere in the world!

Share a TV show that raised you.

MUST READ thread before Monday night's forecasted G4 / SEVERE geomagnetic storm. Auroras could be seen as far south as the U.S.-Mexico border at times. Widespread mid-latitude displays are possible. Here's what you need to know to have a successful aurora chase tonight! 🧵 #heliophysics #aurora

Ruby's at the end of the Seal Beach Pier, Seal Beach, CA. It was a chain restaurant obviously, but also where OH and I started our first date. Breakfast over the water. We ended up spending the entire day together. 😊 It closed after 25 years on the pier & sat empty; the building burned down later.

Snow and a chilly sunset. Stark but beautiful. Very January 🌿

Best slice of apple pie in my life, was at Kathleen's Restaurant in Limerick, Ireland. Dinner, entertainment, and a humble dessert choice that has never been equalled.

@vagablondviking.bsky.social !!!!

@vagablondviking.bsky.social TRUTH

@gmtminus7.bsky.social In case you didn't see this 😆

This is probably the pinkest sunset I’ve ever seen. Seriously , I didn’t edit the colors at all. It was PINK! (2 Clapper Rails and a Night Heron) #birds 🌿 #silhouette

This year I’m donating a small drawing to @paeartforacause to support an art program to help people living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. The challenge for me is that it has to be 5x7 inches, which is smaller than I’m used to! Attempt #2 underway … #postcardartexhibit26

Officially closing applications on Friday so last chance to apply! #DisabledInSTEM

TL;DR - ask for a CALL REFERENCE NUMBER ———— One of the best things I ever learned when my desk was located in the insurance department at the hospital, was saying “can I please have a call reference number in case I need to refer back to this conversation?” for important stuff

You people have NO idea of my sheer delight in listening to Thomas Dolby on repeat. *scrapes cash into pocket* Any of his albums, and many other artists besides, but let's go with Astronauts and Heretics.

#uglydogs (The people who love all dogs.)

This is so, so important. If you've been feeling a loss of what you can do, everything Toni says is the foundation of all that matters. 💜

Always Get A CONTRACT

Reskeet this with your home river. The Santa Ana River, which is a trickle so much of the year that a golf course lives on the river bottom. It gets flooded every so often when there's an especially rainy year.

If you don't follow Niall - this pup was hit by a car and had a TBI so severe, they thought he'd never walk again. Niall's team got him running. And now he's in a forever home. If you need to see one good thing today.

@gmtminus7.bsky.social Temu has the wildest stuff 😂

LOOK HOW CUTE!! Pass this around and let's see if we can get her to put them in the shop!

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I’m trimming some watercolor paper and my assistant came to help. She’s an excellent paperweight, but not so good at the measuring or cutting bits… #cats

"Journalism is printing what someone else doesn't want printed -- everything else is public relations." ~ George Orwell

Picking up every pop-can tab I could find to add to a chain of them around our patio.

Some really disturbing videos making the rounds, so it’s a good idea to make sure videos aren’t playing automatically if you don’t want to see them. Go Settings > Content & Media, and make sure Autoplay is turned off.

@gmtminus7.bsky.social *pounce* 😀

I've also updated my goal Ko-Fi - this takes precedent above all other bills and needs right now ko-fi.com/alaskanime/g...

The Minneapolis pastor had observed "ICE agents circling a young woman who appeared to be Hispanic" and insisted they take him instead of harassing her. An agent then “came, got in my face, pointed a gun at me, and said, ‘Are you afraid now?’” trib.al/k06XIZQ

My moth paint set has so far raised >£250 for MAP & still going! Over the holidays I also had this set on sale for akt www.akt.org.uk a charity supporting LGBTQ+ youth facing homelessness. That's sold out, so today I was able to donate £187.94. Thanks so much to everyone who shared or bought! 💖

Had a medical bill come up that I was not expecting because of ACA tax credit fuckery - please consider purchasing a pin, shirt, or sun catcher from my Etsy storefront and help me get this paid down. #art #crafts #enamelpin #pinlife #pincollecting #suncatcher alaskanime.etsy.com

Just days into 2026, the killing of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good by a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has sparked protests around the US. If you’re planning to protest, here’s how to safeguard your digital security.

@parkroseperma.bsky.social We listen to your youtube regularly, just hearing news about Portland right now. Sending you peace and strength, I hope you and yours are safe tonight.

Fascists cause trauma. Intentionally. When you've survived it, trauma can come back as flashbacks you don't even know you're having. It's easy to turn blame inwards for finding it hard to think, being tired, feeling jittery and fried. It's not you doing it. It's them. You deserve the care you need

We've removed the paywall from this guide so everyone can access it. 👇 Stay safe.

Accurate 🤣

ICE funding expires January 30. Call Congress to say whether you think it should be continued. US Capitol switchboard: 202-224-3121.

I love looking at a mild mess in the house and saying to myself, "I don't have time for that" as a form of empowerment. I will have time later but now I must fill my cup.

Your art, music, fiber goods, whatever you make, isn't frivolous or only allowable when you have "free time". If creating anything is saving your sanity or bringing joy that you need, it's a priority NOW. You don't have to earn that as a treat.