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Two huskies (one black and white, one blonde) stand by their food container. They are judging the photographer with their eyes but have not started yelling. Yet.

These two would like everyone to know that the time change is still BS.

#HuskiesOfBluesky #YouCantJustChangeTheClockWhenItSuitsYouMom

The work day was full of meetings and productivity - an excellent way to spend a Tuesday.

My commutes were filled with entertainment from the mind of @marthawells.com (Emilie & the Sky World. Also in love with Murderbot)

My study time… I’ve basically been a squirrel on meth. #DoctoralStudentLife

A black cat (otherwise known as a happy little void) is curled up on a footstool with a fun agate patterned cover. She is asleep, and blissfully unaware of her introduction to the inter webs.

The illsusive burnt but perfect croissant has been achieved

#HappyLittleVoid

A tan husky sits with fancy front paws draped over the arm of the couch. He looks like he is sharing serious information. Behind him is a footstool with a throw, a very messy bar, and a five gallon bucket (which is, in fact, full of husky floof)

Hello. We’ve been trying to reach you about your car’s extended warranty…

#TheyAreGettingSneaky #HuskysOfBluesky

For me, I’ve always struggled to consider it with the appropriate gender markers, because Murderbot’s internal voice mirrors that of my cis-male partner.

The character actually helped me understand him, his military service, and his internal processing more effectively and brought us closer.

Ooooh, yes I could see her in this role!!!

For me, It is masc presenting because its internal voice mirrors that of my cis-male partner.

Yup. I don't think many people realize that USPS provides service to addresses that every single private carrier in the country will refuse to deliver to. They even service addresses that are only accessible by boat! There's still a mule route!

They aren’t the most talkative, but
- one will provide dissertation defenses when he feels he should be getting a treat,
- one sounds like a death metal singer when he lectures us, and
- they both will start a “midnight howl” if they feel that fun is occurring that they are not invited to.

As a “warning” - I will also have husky content 😂 but my void loves her murderfloofs, sooooo

A black cat with yellow/greenish eyes judges. Judges everything.

The void and I have finished homework, and are studiously judging everything else going on in the world.

Do we know what all is going on? No.

Do we judge anyhow. Um, she is a void am I’m her humble servant. We know nothing else.

(Except treats. Treats are accepted)

Photo of the front and sides of a clay tablet that is a light grey colour with some darker discolouration patches throughout. It preserves around 15 lines of cuneiform text visible on the front and partially on the sides as well. The background is black

“This is nice behaviour, that I write to you again and again, and you pay no attention to me.”

This almost 4,000-year-old Babylonian letter in clay is proof that we have been finding ways to say “per my last email” for some time

You might take a look at Winkeltje: The Little Shop.

You basically own a shop. You can make craft stations, grow supplies - very customizable!

As someone who talked with 200 people wanting to express their thoughts on an unpopular choice by my agency, the people who call are typically the most passionate.

It really freaks out elected officials to get calls. You can do it. But please don’t abuse the staffers. It’s probably an intern.

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TRUMP'S DANGEROUS FREEZE OF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL HIRING Washington, D.C. — Today, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Aviation Steve Cohen (D-TN) released the following statements after President Trump froze the hiring of Air Traffic Controllers, among other safety-critical positions. "The bipartisan FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 directs the Administration to hire the maximum number of air traffic controllers. That's what the law says, so the Administration must rescind this ridiculous executive order," Ranking Member Larsen said. "Hiring air traffic controllers is the number one safety issue according to the entire aviation industry. Instead of working to improve aviation safety and lower costs for hardworking American families, the Administration is choosing to spread bogus DEl claims to justify this decision. I'm not surprised by the President's dangerous and divisive actions, but the Administration must reverse course. Let's get back to aviation safety and allow the FAA to do its job protecting the flying public." "Our top priority must be the safety of the flying public so an order freezing the hiring of air traffic controllers is a misguided decision and goes against the directives of our FAA Reauthorization bill," Ranking Member Cohen said. "The aviation community will speak with one voice in condemning this short-sighted policy and reaffirm our

the first fatal commercial plane crash in 16 years happened just days after Trump froze hiring of air traffic controllers that were already stretched thin

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A wine glass sits in the foreground, with a yellow orange drink (Prosecco and mango juice, for the record). Behind it is a computer screen with data analysis homework fuzzily visible. There are likely a number of mistakes.

It’s a mimosas and math kind of day.

#StudentLife #WhatSnowstorm

Cats in the U.S. Are Contracting Bird Flu: What Pet Parents Need to Know Cases in domesticated cats have risen dramatically over the past year.

PSA for cat owners in the US: cats have been contracting H5N1 (bird flu). They are very susceptible to it and the fatality rate for cats is 67%. To avoid it:

-keep your cats indoors. They can catch it from infected birds and mice.

-do not feed them raw dairy

-do not feed them raw meat

This is right up your alley, @tawnybeandolley.bsky.social, as well as the rest of the roving band of DI and DI adjacent birders.

The “smol dog” (a blonde husky who is bigger than he thinks) lays tummy up and paws curled showing off his teefs while “boofer” (a larger, black and white husky) sniffs his ear.

I hope the holidays have been lovely for all! We’ve been worn out by all the hope and joy.

#MayYourDemonsSlumber #AndYourWineGlassBeFull (my favorite seasonal blessing, and holiday card, courtesy of @wolfskulljack.bsky.social)

A black and white husky stares sadly at a bowl with a little bit of pasta visible. (Spoiler, he did get a piece)

My food is “safe” from interlopers.

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For your situational awareness, every $1 spent on NOAA yields $9 in benefit to the US economy.

To everyone in a similar scenario: the tactic my doctor's office has taught me is to ask, in writing, for:
1) the name, board specialty, and license number of the doctor making the determination the treatment was not medically necessary;

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The trick, my friends, is to go on living your life, full of love and passion, as powerfully as you are able.

A black and white husky (Boofer) lies on the couch in the foreground. His (younger) blonde and white sibling is curled on couch beyond him, sniffing Boofer’s snoot with love and concern.

Today’s moment of husko.

Thank you. I needed this too.

A plate with a vibrantly colored pattern, holding a slice of pecan pie and a slice of pumpkin pie (with whipped cream, as is required)

The post-Thanksgiving breakfast of champions. This is honestly one of my favorite traditions.

A table set for a fancy dinner. In the center of the photo is a bottle of Beaujolais Nouveau wine next to a Lego flower centerpiece (the dried flowers one, specifically, which are various flowers in autumnal colors). Behind is a full place setting with china, flatware, and crystal. In the foreground you can see a few pieces of another place setting.

There is something about Thanksgiving that makes food taste just a little bit different.

For those that celebrate, may you have had a joyful day. For those that don’t, I hope that the next several weeks bring you opportunities for time with family and friends.

Happy Thanksgiving.