Alissa
@alissamarie.bsky.social
I come from the land of the 🧊 and ❄️.
Lawyer. Jack of many trades.
Former bureaucrat.
Catholic, but not that kind.
Opinions are mine and mine alone.
Lawyer. Jack of many trades.
Former bureaucrat.
Catholic, but not that kind.
Opinions are mine and mine alone.
Never thought I would live in a time where I have to hope government agents don't harass me for what I post on social media when I try to cross the border back into the US.
August 13, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Never thought I would live in a time where I have to hope government agents don't harass me for what I post on social media when I try to cross the border back into the US.
And we are back to maybe post things again?
August 7, 2025 at 12:24 AM
And we are back to maybe post things again?
Zechariah was asked if the people should continue to fast and lament. The response from God was, "Did you do it for me or did you do it for yourself?" Spoiler, it was for them.
What did God command to do instead of fast?
Justice
Compassion
Don't oppress
Don't plot
Radical, eh?
#Lent2025
What did God command to do instead of fast?
Justice
Compassion
Don't oppress
Don't plot
Radical, eh?
#Lent2025
March 6, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Zechariah was asked if the people should continue to fast and lament. The response from God was, "Did you do it for me or did you do it for yourself?" Spoiler, it was for them.
What did God command to do instead of fast?
Justice
Compassion
Don't oppress
Don't plot
Radical, eh?
#Lent2025
What did God command to do instead of fast?
Justice
Compassion
Don't oppress
Don't plot
Radical, eh?
#Lent2025
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So as someone that's gone through their entire adult life with a chronic illness, I have a really intensified perspective when it comes to health-related issues and I just want to be clear: disability does not discriminate. If we're fortunate enough to age, we'll all deal with degrees of disability.
February 7, 2025 at 12:04 AM
So as someone that's gone through their entire adult life with a chronic illness, I have a really intensified perspective when it comes to health-related issues and I just want to be clear: disability does not discriminate. If we're fortunate enough to age, we'll all deal with degrees of disability.
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“Screaming. A million mouths screaming but also laughing the sky will bleed and there shall be a great flensing a burning away of the flesh it is coming there is no way to stop what is coming.”
February 2, 2025 at 6:39 PM
“Screaming. A million mouths screaming but also laughing the sky will bleed and there shall be a great flensing a burning away of the flesh it is coming there is no way to stop what is coming.”
Getting anonymous mail from "Jesus" accusing me of allowing the false idol of Trump to rise could be funny, if it wasn't threatening violence. And, if I literally hadn't spent the better part of my career fighting everything Trump stands for. WTF is wrong with people?!?
February 5, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Getting anonymous mail from "Jesus" accusing me of allowing the false idol of Trump to rise could be funny, if it wasn't threatening violence. And, if I literally hadn't spent the better part of my career fighting everything Trump stands for. WTF is wrong with people?!?
Me on Sunday, trying desperately to soak up all the goodness of sun, green plants, art, water, and music to bring my nervous system somewhere other than the dorsal vagal state it was living in for most of Saturday. It's gonna be a long 4 years. #polyvagaltheory #PTSD
January 29, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Me on Sunday, trying desperately to soak up all the goodness of sun, green plants, art, water, and music to bring my nervous system somewhere other than the dorsal vagal state it was living in for most of Saturday. It's gonna be a long 4 years. #polyvagaltheory #PTSD
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Ah yes, how quickly we got back to the daily feeling of waking up, rolling over, and reading the democracy damage report (the news). #damagereport #ididntmissthis
a man in a red sweater with a star trek logo on his chest
ALT: a man in a red sweater with a star trek logo on his chest
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January 23, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Ah yes, how quickly we got back to the daily feeling of waking up, rolling over, and reading the democracy damage report (the news). #damagereport #ididntmissthis
It's been a while, Bluesky. I've had my head down. Not to ignore, not to hide, but to germinate in the fertile darkness.
January 21, 2025 at 6:53 PM
It's been a while, Bluesky. I've had my head down. Not to ignore, not to hide, but to germinate in the fertile darkness.
Parks and Rec was always one of the most realistic government shows out there.
Been thinking a lot lately about that episode of Parks and Rec where Leslie and Tom have to rebrand fluoride in the water as TDazzle in order to get the public to support it.
November 25, 2024 at 5:08 PM
Parks and Rec was always one of the most realistic government shows out there.
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Hey Twin Cities folks, there are community Christmas trees at Lunds & Byerly’s stores with request tags from local seniors. If you’re able, grab a few to spread some joy. I took some that were requesting large print crossword and word search books and lap blankets.
November 23, 2024 at 4:20 PM
Hey Twin Cities folks, there are community Christmas trees at Lunds & Byerly’s stores with request tags from local seniors. If you’re able, grab a few to spread some joy. I took some that were requesting large print crossword and word search books and lap blankets.
Bluesky, meet Henson.
We named him after Jim Henson because he looks like a Muppet.
He has successfully brought live amphibians into the house.
#Muppets #dogsofbluesky
We named him after Jim Henson because he looks like a Muppet.
He has successfully brought live amphibians into the house.
#Muppets #dogsofbluesky
November 23, 2024 at 4:32 PM
Bluesky, meet Henson.
We named him after Jim Henson because he looks like a Muppet.
He has successfully brought live amphibians into the house.
#Muppets #dogsofbluesky
We named him after Jim Henson because he looks like a Muppet.
He has successfully brought live amphibians into the house.
#Muppets #dogsofbluesky
"Like a Prayer" by Madonna now available on the latest Christian XXX-mas album. Along with "Hallelujah" by Cohen and "Take Me To Church" by Hozier.
Gen Z Christians singing Madonna's 'Like A Prayer"
YouTube video by P.Z. Arnott
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November 23, 2024 at 1:27 AM
"Like a Prayer" by Madonna now available on the latest Christian XXX-mas album. Along with "Hallelujah" by Cohen and "Take Me To Church" by Hozier.
My 🧠 everytime I see a 🐐 or a goat photo or a GOAT:
High on a hill was a lonely goatherd, layee-o-dl layee odl layee-oo
Loud was the voice of the lonely goatherd
High on a hill was a lonely goatherd, layee-o-dl layee odl layee-oo
Loud was the voice of the lonely goatherd
a cartoon character with the words layee-o-dl layee-o-dl-o written on the bottom
Alt: a cartoon of a goatherd petting a goat with the goatherd singing layee-o-dl layee-o-dl-o written on the bottom
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November 22, 2024 at 9:01 PM
My 🧠 everytime I see a 🐐 or a goat photo or a GOAT:
High on a hill was a lonely goatherd, layee-o-dl layee odl layee-oo
Loud was the voice of the lonely goatherd
High on a hill was a lonely goatherd, layee-o-dl layee odl layee-oo
Loud was the voice of the lonely goatherd
🧠: What is that feeling vaguely in our middle section? I'm going to assume it's... ANXIETY! Prepare for attack!
Me: It's 12:30. Here, have some cheese and bread and settle down.
🧠: 🧀 good. Sorry 'bout the panic. But, uh, already sent out troops. Nom nom.
Me: *Deeeeep breathes*
#adhd
Me: It's 12:30. Here, have some cheese and bread and settle down.
🧠: 🧀 good. Sorry 'bout the panic. But, uh, already sent out troops. Nom nom.
Me: *Deeeeep breathes*
#adhd
November 21, 2024 at 7:04 PM
🧠: What is that feeling vaguely in our middle section? I'm going to assume it's... ANXIETY! Prepare for attack!
Me: It's 12:30. Here, have some cheese and bread and settle down.
🧠: 🧀 good. Sorry 'bout the panic. But, uh, already sent out troops. Nom nom.
Me: *Deeeeep breathes*
#adhd
Me: It's 12:30. Here, have some cheese and bread and settle down.
🧠: 🧀 good. Sorry 'bout the panic. But, uh, already sent out troops. Nom nom.
Me: *Deeeeep breathes*
#adhd
Went to see Conclave yesterday. In a theater. With people. All 20+ years older than us.
Left, checked email, and had an invitation to join AARP.
Well-played, AARP, well-played.
Left, checked email, and had an invitation to join AARP.
Well-played, AARP, well-played.
a man in a suit and tie is clapping his hands and making a face .
Alt: a man in a suit and tie is clapping his hands and making a face .
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November 18, 2024 at 2:14 AM
Went to see Conclave yesterday. In a theater. With people. All 20+ years older than us.
Left, checked email, and had an invitation to join AARP.
Well-played, AARP, well-played.
Left, checked email, and had an invitation to join AARP.
Well-played, AARP, well-played.
Henson: Get up! Get up! The other one left the house
Me: But we could snuggle in the bed?
Henson: NOOOO. Must go out. Must bark. Must be downstairs.
Me: Okay, fine, we can get up and I can do some chores.
(15 minutes later)
No chores have been accomplished. #doggo #Hensonthedoodle
Me: But we could snuggle in the bed?
Henson: NOOOO. Must go out. Must bark. Must be downstairs.
Me: Okay, fine, we can get up and I can do some chores.
(15 minutes later)
No chores have been accomplished. #doggo #Hensonthedoodle
November 17, 2024 at 6:21 PM
Henson: Get up! Get up! The other one left the house
Me: But we could snuggle in the bed?
Henson: NOOOO. Must go out. Must bark. Must be downstairs.
Me: Okay, fine, we can get up and I can do some chores.
(15 minutes later)
No chores have been accomplished. #doggo #Hensonthedoodle
Me: But we could snuggle in the bed?
Henson: NOOOO. Must go out. Must bark. Must be downstairs.
Me: Okay, fine, we can get up and I can do some chores.
(15 minutes later)
No chores have been accomplished. #doggo #Hensonthedoodle
Bluesky feels like being at a new job. Everyone seems so nice. But we haven't seen Margaret in accounting come out of the bathroom with her skirt tucked in her underwear yet to judge everyone's true colors.
November 15, 2024 at 7:07 PM
Bluesky feels like being at a new job. Everyone seems so nice. But we haven't seen Margaret in accounting come out of the bathroom with her skirt tucked in her underwear yet to judge everyone's true colors.
Today's adventure is a quest to discover the antidote to a cursed gauntlet that has brought about dragon's fire on my arm, but first, a stop to acquire the elixir of life.
November 15, 2024 at 4:22 PM
Today's adventure is a quest to discover the antidote to a cursed gauntlet that has brought about dragon's fire on my arm, but first, a stop to acquire the elixir of life.
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Soup of the day: iced latte
November 12, 2024 at 3:31 PM
Soup of the day: iced latte
Things I've learned in the past 24 hours:
*There's a Patriotic Rosary sold by an apparent Catholic cult in Alabama that features a passage from Robert R. Lee.
*I went to high school with Pete Hegseth.
*The first thing is used by the Catholic Church in the city where Petey and I graduated.
*There's a Patriotic Rosary sold by an apparent Catholic cult in Alabama that features a passage from Robert R. Lee.
*I went to high school with Pete Hegseth.
*The first thing is used by the Catholic Church in the city where Petey and I graduated.
November 13, 2024 at 5:01 PM
Things I've learned in the past 24 hours:
*There's a Patriotic Rosary sold by an apparent Catholic cult in Alabama that features a passage from Robert R. Lee.
*I went to high school with Pete Hegseth.
*The first thing is used by the Catholic Church in the city where Petey and I graduated.
*There's a Patriotic Rosary sold by an apparent Catholic cult in Alabama that features a passage from Robert R. Lee.
*I went to high school with Pete Hegseth.
*The first thing is used by the Catholic Church in the city where Petey and I graduated.
In times of struggle, I find peace in feeling small. Standing with all those over the ages who have stopped to ponder the flowers defiantly blooming well into autumn. Listening for the voices of justice echoing in the garden.
Mütter Museum medicinal garden. #mutterplants
Mütter Museum medicinal garden. #mutterplants
November 13, 2024 at 1:49 AM
In times of struggle, I find peace in feeling small. Standing with all those over the ages who have stopped to ponder the flowers defiantly blooming well into autumn. Listening for the voices of justice echoing in the garden.
Mütter Museum medicinal garden. #mutterplants
Mütter Museum medicinal garden. #mutterplants
Brother Justus Distillery is the perfect choice for your resistance drinking. Complete with stained glass.
November 13, 2024 at 1:24 AM
Brother Justus Distillery is the perfect choice for your resistance drinking. Complete with stained glass.