Martha H Schumacher
@heardandunderstood.bsky.social
Traveler, hiker, dancer, political wonk. Lover of funk and Motown, animals wild and domesticated, and observational humor. Dedicated to listening before speaking, hearing before acting, and learning while teaching. DC/MI/Global.
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When people are stupid shitballs, bake something. People will still be stupid shitballs, but you’ll have a tasty treat. Birthday apple dumplings for my favorite daughter 🩷🍎
November 10, 2025 at 11:15 PM
When people are stupid shitballs, bake something. People will still be stupid shitballs, but you’ll have a tasty treat. Birthday apple dumplings for my favorite daughter 🩷🍎
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This is Oakley. He has an injury that requires physical therapy and at-home massages. Luckily, his cat sibling River has been training his whole life for this. 14/10 for both
November 10, 2025 at 11:58 PM
This is Oakley. He has an injury that requires physical therapy and at-home massages. Luckily, his cat sibling River has been training his whole life for this. 14/10 for both
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Want to end a 40-day government shutdown? Forget health-care debates. Just cancel 3,300 flights. As airports descended into weekend chaos, the Senate reaches a stopgap deal. It seems grounded travelers, not the uninsured, are the squeaky wheel that gets the grease.
Airlines cancel 3,300 US flights amid fears travel could ‘slow to trickle’
US senators reach stopgap deal to end government shutdown, raising hopes for end to six-week-long impasse.
www.aljazeera.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Want to end a 40-day government shutdown? Forget health-care debates. Just cancel 3,300 flights. As airports descended into weekend chaos, the Senate reaches a stopgap deal. It seems grounded travelers, not the uninsured, are the squeaky wheel that gets the grease.
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No kings, unless it's Zuko. He clearly comprehend the full weight of his crown.
November 10, 2025 at 7:19 PM
No kings, unless it's Zuko. He clearly comprehend the full weight of his crown.
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November 10, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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According to my local food bank, $1 = 2 meals.
So a donation of $25 is 50 meals.
A little can go a long way and you *can* make a difference.
So a donation of $25 is 50 meals.
A little can go a long way and you *can* make a difference.
November 9, 2025 at 8:46 PM
According to my local food bank, $1 = 2 meals.
So a donation of $25 is 50 meals.
A little can go a long way and you *can* make a difference.
So a donation of $25 is 50 meals.
A little can go a long way and you *can* make a difference.
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Spot on 👇🏽. The orange fuhrer did say Chipocalypse. He’s know we in Chicago hate him. The revenge and retribution tour continues. For what, I still don’t know. Probably because Pritzer talks shit to him, and we scared him away once, and because 100k of us showed up 4 NoKings. He really is an a$$hole.
November 11, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Spot on 👇🏽. The orange fuhrer did say Chipocalypse. He’s know we in Chicago hate him. The revenge and retribution tour continues. For what, I still don’t know. Probably because Pritzer talks shit to him, and we scared him away once, and because 100k of us showed up 4 NoKings. He really is an a$$hole.
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Exactly right. Why should we respect a president who doesn’t respect the constitution he swore an oath to uphold?
November 10, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Exactly right. Why should we respect a president who doesn’t respect the constitution he swore an oath to uphold?
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Forced myself to socialize yesterday by going to a paint night fundraiser.
November 10, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Forced myself to socialize yesterday by going to a paint night fundraiser.
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A great blue heron (Ardea herodias) at Isleta Lakes on November 10, 2025.
#nature #naturephotography #birds
#nature #naturephotography #birds
November 10, 2025 at 10:09 PM
A great blue heron (Ardea herodias) at Isleta Lakes on November 10, 2025.
#nature #naturephotography #birds
#nature #naturephotography #birds
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Hot wings
Rainbow Lorikeet
Rainbow Lorikeet
November 10, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Hot wings
Rainbow Lorikeet
Rainbow Lorikeet
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Gutted by the Dems caving after the blue-wave wins of last week? Sick & tired of us snatching defeat from the jaws of victory? I hear you! Might I suggest you calm yourself, relax, take a deep, cleansing breath... then see if this photo of 2 pandas cuddling is of any help.
November 10, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Gutted by the Dems caving after the blue-wave wins of last week? Sick & tired of us snatching defeat from the jaws of victory? I hear you! Might I suggest you calm yourself, relax, take a deep, cleansing breath... then see if this photo of 2 pandas cuddling is of any help.
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The more you know…
November 10, 2025 at 10:24 AM
The more you know…
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Ah why not? Here's another Barn Owl picture I have taken. This beauty was flying right towards me.
#birds #birdphotography #photography #wildlifephotography #wildlife
#birds #birdphotography #photography #wildlifephotography #wildlife
November 10, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Ah why not? Here's another Barn Owl picture I have taken. This beauty was flying right towards me.
#birds #birdphotography #photography #wildlifephotography #wildlife
#birds #birdphotography #photography #wildlifephotography #wildlife
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Bring on the Progressives. Boot out the establishment.
I am so sick of them.
I am so sick of them.
November 10, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Bring on the Progressives. Boot out the establishment.
I am so sick of them.
I am so sick of them.
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I’m traveling overseas (so ignore the timestamp). Just saw this text from my mom. She’s in her late 70s, a lifelong Democrat, and always votes.
Democrats are f*cking this one up and need to get their messaging out ASAP!
Democrats are f*cking this one up and need to get their messaging out ASAP!
November 10, 2025 at 5:40 AM
I’m traveling overseas (so ignore the timestamp). Just saw this text from my mom. She’s in her late 70s, a lifelong Democrat, and always votes.
Democrats are f*cking this one up and need to get their messaging out ASAP!
Democrats are f*cking this one up and need to get their messaging out ASAP!
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🚨BREAKING: In a case with major implications for voting access, the U.S. Supreme Court will soon decide whether a mail-in ballot must be received by Election Day to count, or if it merely must be sent by then. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
SCOTUS to Hear GOP Lawsuit That Could Radically Restrict Mail Voting
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:35 PM
🚨BREAKING: In a case with major implications for voting access, the U.S. Supreme Court will soon decide whether a mail-in ballot must be received by Election Day to count, or if it merely must be sent by then. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...