Anne
@anneb.bsky.social
Engineer | Author | @CaptnAmy.bsky.social 's wife 💗 | She/Her
Electronics, CircuitPython, STEM, Microcontrollers, Old IBM PCs, LGBTQIA+, Star Trek/SciFi, NASA/Space
Electronics, CircuitPython, STEM, Microcontrollers, Old IBM PCs, LGBTQIA+, Star Trek/SciFi, NASA/Space
Baltimore gets ready for snow
January 21, 2026 at 8:57 PM
Baltimore gets ready for snow
Mob boss threatens
KERNEN: Let's say Powell decides to stay on Fed. That could create a group of four people--
TRUMP: If that happens, his life won't be very, uhhhh, happy I don't think
TRUMP: If that happens, his life won't be very, uhhhh, happy I don't think
January 21, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Mob boss threatens
Reposted by Anne
Between Chicagoans and groups like Pilsen Arts & Community House, 150,000+ whistles have been shipped to cities in at least 10 states.
“We’re responding to the immediate need. ... And the way we’re showing up for other cities, I think we can trust them to show up for us when the time comes.”
“We’re responding to the immediate need. ... And the way we’re showing up for other cities, I think we can trust them to show up for us when the time comes.”
Chicagoans send 150,000 whistles to cities besieged by federal immigration agents
On Friday, Emily Hilleren and Lauren Vega ferried a care package containing whistles and instructional zines to Minneapolis, the focus of the latest federal immigration action.
chicago.suntimes.com
January 21, 2026 at 4:28 PM
Between Chicagoans and groups like Pilsen Arts & Community House, 150,000+ whistles have been shipped to cities in at least 10 states.
“We’re responding to the immediate need. ... And the way we’re showing up for other cities, I think we can trust them to show up for us when the time comes.”
“We’re responding to the immediate need. ... And the way we’re showing up for other cities, I think we can trust them to show up for us when the time comes.”
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1. ICE has STOPPED PAYING for medical treatment for its 73,000 detainees
ICE has not paid its bills to 3rd party providers since OCTOBER and the situation will likely persist for MONTHS, a Popular Information investigation reveals
Meanwhile, critically ill ICE detainees are not receiving care
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ICE has not paid its bills to 3rd party providers since OCTOBER and the situation will likely persist for MONTHS, a Popular Information investigation reveals
Meanwhile, critically ill ICE detainees are not receiving care
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ICE has stopped paying for detainee medical treatment
ICE halted payments in October, and the situation will persist for at least several more months
popular.info
January 20, 2026 at 1:42 PM
1. ICE has STOPPED PAYING for medical treatment for its 73,000 detainees
ICE has not paid its bills to 3rd party providers since OCTOBER and the situation will likely persist for MONTHS, a Popular Information investigation reveals
Meanwhile, critically ill ICE detainees are not receiving care
🧵
ICE has not paid its bills to 3rd party providers since OCTOBER and the situation will likely persist for MONTHS, a Popular Information investigation reveals
Meanwhile, critically ill ICE detainees are not receiving care
🧵
One reaclimates to Chicago via food, I'm positive.
January 20, 2026 at 12:54 PM
One reaclimates to Chicago via food, I'm positive.
Reposted by Anne
Just as everyone predicted with the exception of Donald Trump, Scott Bessent, Howard Lutnick, and Kevin Hassett. The last 3 knew they’ve been lying, not sure with Orange Caligula because he’s a moron and a liar so in his case it could be either one or both.
January 20, 2026 at 1:16 AM
Just as everyone predicted with the exception of Donald Trump, Scott Bessent, Howard Lutnick, and Kevin Hassett. The last 3 knew they’ve been lying, not sure with Orange Caligula because he’s a moron and a liar so in his case it could be either one or both.
And now deep dish pizza consumed. Return to Chicago normalcy underway.
January 20, 2026 at 1:17 AM
And now deep dish pizza consumed. Return to Chicago normalcy underway.
Back in Chicago, eating Chicago hotdogs
January 19, 2026 at 8:20 PM
Back in Chicago, eating Chicago hotdogs
Is it blood rolling down the windows or de-icing fluid?
January 19, 2026 at 3:18 PM
Is it blood rolling down the windows or de-icing fluid?
We paid our yearly dues and coordinated with the city lobby on our trip out west. Why Chicago doesn't have a lobby annex, I'll never know.
January 19, 2026 at 3:07 PM
We paid our yearly dues and coordinated with the city lobby on our trip out west. Why Chicago doesn't have a lobby annex, I'll never know.
At the airport early in the morning, waiting for breakfast at an airport restaurant. We're flying back to Chicago, which is experiencing snow, wind and cold. We're not our smiley selves in this situation. But it was a good weekend trip out west.
January 19, 2026 at 1:38 PM
At the airport early in the morning, waiting for breakfast at an airport restaurant. We're flying back to Chicago, which is experiencing snow, wind and cold. We're not our smiley selves in this situation. But it was a good weekend trip out west.
Reposted by Anne
So scabies is on the rise? Measles is back? TB cases are increasing? What the hell is this 19th-century shit, is cholera going to get the band back together next?
Scabies is on the increase. These mites are rather infectious and it can be a while before symptoms manifest! If infected then seek treatment but also tackle all bedding, soft toys, clothes etc- wash or seal in plastic bag for 3 days.
The sudden rise of scabies: ‘I wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy’
These microscopic mites, which burrow under your skin and cause ferocious itching, are incredibly hard to get rid of – and cases in the UK have soared. What is causing the outbreak, and is there anyth...
www.theguardian.com
January 19, 2026 at 11:17 AM
So scabies is on the rise? Measles is back? TB cases are increasing? What the hell is this 19th-century shit, is cholera going to get the band back together next?
Ok, what kind of avoidable food might we ingest today?
January 17, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Ok, what kind of avoidable food might we ingest today?
In a world full of fakes, being your authentic self is an act of rebellion
January 17, 2026 at 2:52 PM
In a world full of fakes, being your authentic self is an act of rebellion
Amy and I cherish our multicultural lifestyle in Chicago atm. Florida was horrible in comparison.
I realise I'm just a freak, but living in a multicultural city is the best thing of all time, it's just the best possible human experience and i can not understand why anyone on earth would be like "weve got to destroy this"
January 17, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Amy and I cherish our multicultural lifestyle in Chicago atm. Florida was horrible in comparison.
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The title of my non-existent biography.
January 17, 2026 at 2:25 PM
The title of my non-existent biography.
Hey, @hackadayofficial.bsky.social posted my project! ❤️. Adding that the extensive case remixing was done by @captnamy.bsky.social 🥰
Jam like It’s the 1980s With A Mini-IBM PC
Jam like It’s the 1980s With A Mini-IBM PC
Hackaday Article
hackaday.com
January 17, 2026 at 4:44 AM
Hey, @hackadayofficial.bsky.social posted my project! ❤️. Adding that the extensive case remixing was done by @captnamy.bsky.social 🥰
Amy's first Jack in the Box visit.
Anne's first since childhood.
Anne's first since childhood.
January 17, 2026 at 3:23 AM
Amy's first Jack in the Box visit.
Anne's first since childhood.
Anne's first since childhood.
Young kids love apple juice. When do they lose the taste for it?
January 16, 2026 at 2:40 PM
Young kids love apple juice. When do they lose the taste for it?
