Jen needs a Wishing Well
@jenmindelen.bsky.social
Humanist, Book Dealer, Cat Witch, Live-in Caretaker. Autistic. Brain injured. Happily partnered. Scribe of @breakmyfall.
Housing, living wages & universal healthcare for all. Spread kindness, repel bigotry. #StopTheCoup. NO DMs. 💙🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️😷🐾🐾🐾
Housing, living wages & universal healthcare for all. Spread kindness, repel bigotry. #StopTheCoup. NO DMs. 💙🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️😷🐾🐾🐾
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I can be a lot
Me: cats, crows, cake, books, tv, forests, true crime
An Old, a Poor, a hermit, dark humor, long winded oversharer, currently terrified & hopeless
Pro: inclusion, UBI, science, learning, kindness
I'm rehabbing a brain injury using the music of #TheAirborneToxicEvent
Me: cats, crows, cake, books, tv, forests, true crime
An Old, a Poor, a hermit, dark humor, long winded oversharer, currently terrified & hopeless
Pro: inclusion, UBI, science, learning, kindness
I'm rehabbing a brain injury using the music of #TheAirborneToxicEvent
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The raw database from the House is here:
drive.google.com/drive/folder...
drive.google.com/drive/folder...
November 13, 2025 at 2:30 AM
The raw database from the House is here:
drive.google.com/drive/folder...
drive.google.com/drive/folder...
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It’s time for one staffer with nothing to lose to just dump everything online. You will be a hero forever. We will put up statues. Someone will write folk songs about you.
November 12, 2025 at 6:30 PM
It’s time for one staffer with nothing to lose to just dump everything online. You will be a hero forever. We will put up statues. Someone will write folk songs about you.
Every single one of their accusations is a confession
“But her emails” was just another confession disguised as an accusation, it’s so incredibly obvious now.
November 13, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Every single one of their accusations is a confession
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Let's talk about books and the public trust.
📚🧵
Something that is easy to forget, in these days of barcode-scanning / auto-adjust pricing on third-party platforms for pennies plus shipping:
Booksellers are not merely people who sell some popular books in a competitive market.
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Something that is easy to forget, in these days of barcode-scanning / auto-adjust pricing on third-party platforms for pennies plus shipping:
Booksellers are not merely people who sell some popular books in a competitive market.
November 12, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Let's talk about books and the public trust.
📚🧵
Something that is easy to forget, in these days of barcode-scanning / auto-adjust pricing on third-party platforms for pennies plus shipping:
Booksellers are not merely people who sell some popular books in a competitive market.
📚🧵
Something that is easy to forget, in these days of barcode-scanning / auto-adjust pricing on third-party platforms for pennies plus shipping:
Booksellers are not merely people who sell some popular books in a competitive market.
One of my local Safeways just went No Cash Payments For Anything and I'm really pissed off about it
And I don't understand how this is legal
And I don't understand how this is legal
November 12, 2025 at 4:58 PM
One of my local Safeways just went No Cash Payments For Anything and I'm really pissed off about it
And I don't understand how this is legal
And I don't understand how this is legal
Victorious after a 4 hour battle with my industrial label printer, please clap, my melted brain needs sustenance 🫠
November 12, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Victorious after a 4 hour battle with my industrial label printer, please clap, my melted brain needs sustenance 🫠
Kudos to the kid picking up his mom's meds while absolutely rocking Sonic Hedgehog "pajama" pants
It's so funny when people grouse about pajama pants. They're no different than sweat or yoga pants & they are often fun
They cover everything they are supposed to, they aren't just for sleeping
It's so funny when people grouse about pajama pants. They're no different than sweat or yoga pants & they are often fun
They cover everything they are supposed to, they aren't just for sleeping
November 12, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Kudos to the kid picking up his mom's meds while absolutely rocking Sonic Hedgehog "pajama" pants
It's so funny when people grouse about pajama pants. They're no different than sweat or yoga pants & they are often fun
They cover everything they are supposed to, they aren't just for sleeping
It's so funny when people grouse about pajama pants. They're no different than sweat or yoga pants & they are often fun
They cover everything they are supposed to, they aren't just for sleeping
№WhatImWatching
The Institute, S1, E2
Um, that playground is surely full of listening devices
Maybe don't plan your escape so loudly?
The Institute, S1, E2
Um, that playground is surely full of listening devices
Maybe don't plan your escape so loudly?
November 12, 2025 at 3:56 AM
№WhatImWatching
The Institute, S1, E2
Um, that playground is surely full of listening devices
Maybe don't plan your escape so loudly?
The Institute, S1, E2
Um, that playground is surely full of listening devices
Maybe don't plan your escape so loudly?
Both mom and I are seeing Bella's ghost everywhere
Fitting, given that Bella would often stare at walls w/fierce concentration for long periods
A ghost sensing cat
It's only been a week, we are as stressed as we've ever been, we know the dancing ghosts in our heads will fadeto tolerable w/time
Fitting, given that Bella would often stare at walls w/fierce concentration for long periods
A ghost sensing cat
It's only been a week, we are as stressed as we've ever been, we know the dancing ghosts in our heads will fadeto tolerable w/time
November 12, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Both mom and I are seeing Bella's ghost everywhere
Fitting, given that Bella would often stare at walls w/fierce concentration for long periods
A ghost sensing cat
It's only been a week, we are as stressed as we've ever been, we know the dancing ghosts in our heads will fadeto tolerable w/time
Fitting, given that Bella would often stare at walls w/fierce concentration for long periods
A ghost sensing cat
It's only been a week, we are as stressed as we've ever been, we know the dancing ghosts in our heads will fadeto tolerable w/time
100%
Make them pay what WE pay
No free healthcare for life for Congress until it's free healthcare for life for EVERYONE
Make them pay what WE pay
No free healthcare for life for Congress until it's free healthcare for life for EVERYONE
They should lose their fancy congressional plans and be stuck with the marketplace like the rest of us. (All of Congress, in fact.)
November 11, 2025 at 3:08 PM
100%
Make them pay what WE pay
No free healthcare for life for Congress until it's free healthcare for life for EVERYONE
Make them pay what WE pay
No free healthcare for life for Congress until it's free healthcare for life for EVERYONE
I'm tempted to say that the eight Dems that voted to take health insurance away from millions of people should also lose THEIR health insurance
But here's the thing
I don't think anyone should lose healthcare access
Not even murderers like The Eight
Universal Care means UNIVERSAL
But here's the thing
I don't think anyone should lose healthcare access
Not even murderers like The Eight
Universal Care means UNIVERSAL
November 11, 2025 at 2:52 PM
I'm tempted to say that the eight Dems that voted to take health insurance away from millions of people should also lose THEIR health insurance
But here's the thing
I don't think anyone should lose healthcare access
Not even murderers like The Eight
Universal Care means UNIVERSAL
But here's the thing
I don't think anyone should lose healthcare access
Not even murderers like The Eight
Universal Care means UNIVERSAL
A win, a really fantastic win
We are expanding the book stall!
Into another space in the same building, though on the second floor
We will be nearly doubling our space
I sign the lease today
The building manager (and a lot of other people) are very excited
So are we
We are expanding the book stall!
Into another space in the same building, though on the second floor
We will be nearly doubling our space
I sign the lease today
The building manager (and a lot of other people) are very excited
So are we
November 11, 2025 at 2:02 PM
A win, a really fantastic win
We are expanding the book stall!
Into another space in the same building, though on the second floor
We will be nearly doubling our space
I sign the lease today
The building manager (and a lot of other people) are very excited
So are we
We are expanding the book stall!
Into another space in the same building, though on the second floor
We will be nearly doubling our space
I sign the lease today
The building manager (and a lot of other people) are very excited
So are we
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Message to our friends from our hoomom. If able plz consider donating to a group that provides food for the beloved pets of people struggling right now. Our mum grew up very poor & remembers how hard it was to feed the family & their pet. Share some kindness. Love you all 🩷
November 11, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Message to our friends from our hoomom. If able plz consider donating to a group that provides food for the beloved pets of people struggling right now. Our mum grew up very poor & remembers how hard it was to feed the family & their pet. Share some kindness. Love you all 🩷
#WhatImWatching
The Way Home
S3, E7
Of all the places I expect Silver Springs by Fleetwood Mac to show up,
This wasn't it
But I love love love that it did
Especially in a freaking Hallmark Network show that is highlighting witches as a force of good & a harnesser of science to solve conflict
The Way Home
S3, E7
Of all the places I expect Silver Springs by Fleetwood Mac to show up,
This wasn't it
But I love love love that it did
Especially in a freaking Hallmark Network show that is highlighting witches as a force of good & a harnesser of science to solve conflict
November 11, 2025 at 4:14 AM
#WhatImWatching
The Way Home
S3, E7
Of all the places I expect Silver Springs by Fleetwood Mac to show up,
This wasn't it
But I love love love that it did
Especially in a freaking Hallmark Network show that is highlighting witches as a force of good & a harnesser of science to solve conflict
The Way Home
S3, E7
Of all the places I expect Silver Springs by Fleetwood Mac to show up,
This wasn't it
But I love love love that it did
Especially in a freaking Hallmark Network show that is highlighting witches as a force of good & a harnesser of science to solve conflict
I'm fucking terrified
On top of everything else going on, they're coming after our only option for health insurance, again
millions of us with our literal lives on the line
AGAIN
STOP TRYING TO KILL US
On top of everything else going on, they're coming after our only option for health insurance, again
millions of us with our literal lives on the line
AGAIN
STOP TRYING TO KILL US
How are you feeling about the situation?
I’m still beyond furious.
I’m still beyond furious.
November 11, 2025 at 3:55 AM
I'm fucking terrified
On top of everything else going on, they're coming after our only option for health insurance, again
millions of us with our literal lives on the line
AGAIN
STOP TRYING TO KILL US
On top of everything else going on, they're coming after our only option for health insurance, again
millions of us with our literal lives on the line
AGAIN
STOP TRYING TO KILL US
This (not so) little man is a source of comfort right now
Mom knew what she was doing when she convinced me to take him on as a potential indoor kitty 18 months ago
We come from a long line of cat witches, and taking in the right cat at the right time is the song of our people
Mom knew what she was doing when she convinced me to take him on as a potential indoor kitty 18 months ago
We come from a long line of cat witches, and taking in the right cat at the right time is the song of our people
November 11, 2025 at 3:27 AM
This (not so) little man is a source of comfort right now
Mom knew what she was doing when she convinced me to take him on as a potential indoor kitty 18 months ago
We come from a long line of cat witches, and taking in the right cat at the right time is the song of our people
Mom knew what she was doing when she convinced me to take him on as a potential indoor kitty 18 months ago
We come from a long line of cat witches, and taking in the right cat at the right time is the song of our people
Video appointment w/the Pulmonologist today
Who confirmed that Mom going under general anesthesia for a lumpectomy of her breast tumors & calcified tissue
would most certainly leave her unable to get off a ventilator
So basically, there are no treatment options
Which we guessed, but now KNOW
Who confirmed that Mom going under general anesthesia for a lumpectomy of her breast tumors & calcified tissue
would most certainly leave her unable to get off a ventilator
So basically, there are no treatment options
Which we guessed, but now KNOW
November 11, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Video appointment w/the Pulmonologist today
Who confirmed that Mom going under general anesthesia for a lumpectomy of her breast tumors & calcified tissue
would most certainly leave her unable to get off a ventilator
So basically, there are no treatment options
Which we guessed, but now KNOW
Who confirmed that Mom going under general anesthesia for a lumpectomy of her breast tumors & calcified tissue
would most certainly leave her unable to get off a ventilator
So basically, there are no treatment options
Which we guessed, but now KNOW
Of all the pajama pants I previously got from Target, only 1 pair does not have holes
Mom wants to gift me replacements
Unfortunately, the brand I prefer is sold only at Target, a retailer I will never buy from again
So it's thrift stores, eBay, Poshmark, etc
A decent compromise? Idk
Mom wants to gift me replacements
Unfortunately, the brand I prefer is sold only at Target, a retailer I will never buy from again
So it's thrift stores, eBay, Poshmark, etc
A decent compromise? Idk
November 10, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Of all the pajama pants I previously got from Target, only 1 pair does not have holes
Mom wants to gift me replacements
Unfortunately, the brand I prefer is sold only at Target, a retailer I will never buy from again
So it's thrift stores, eBay, Poshmark, etc
A decent compromise? Idk
Mom wants to gift me replacements
Unfortunately, the brand I prefer is sold only at Target, a retailer I will never buy from again
So it's thrift stores, eBay, Poshmark, etc
A decent compromise? Idk
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This deal to reopen the government is fucking disgraceful.
Tens of millions will lose their healthcare. Trump will be emboldened.
This is exactly what’s wrong with Democratic Party leadership and why we need more people in Congress who will actually hold the line.
Tens of millions will lose their healthcare. Trump will be emboldened.
This is exactly what’s wrong with Democratic Party leadership and why we need more people in Congress who will actually hold the line.
November 10, 2025 at 12:43 PM
This deal to reopen the government is fucking disgraceful.
Tens of millions will lose their healthcare. Trump will be emboldened.
This is exactly what’s wrong with Democratic Party leadership and why we need more people in Congress who will actually hold the line.
Tens of millions will lose their healthcare. Trump will be emboldened.
This is exactly what’s wrong with Democratic Party leadership and why we need more people in Congress who will actually hold the line.
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Senators on the brink of retirement who lived full, wealthy lives and never feared the loss of their own healthcare voting for their constituents to die from their inability to afford the same is treasonous
November 10, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Senators on the brink of retirement who lived full, wealthy lives and never feared the loss of their own healthcare voting for their constituents to die from their inability to afford the same is treasonous
Thanks for nothing, Senate Democrats
You should pay the same healthcare premiums you just made even more unaffordable for your constituents
Maybe then you'd get it
But probably not even then
You're all fucking millionaires with free healthcare for life
You'll never be like us
You don't care
You should pay the same healthcare premiums you just made even more unaffordable for your constituents
Maybe then you'd get it
But probably not even then
You're all fucking millionaires with free healthcare for life
You'll never be like us
You don't care
November 10, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Thanks for nothing, Senate Democrats
You should pay the same healthcare premiums you just made even more unaffordable for your constituents
Maybe then you'd get it
But probably not even then
You're all fucking millionaires with free healthcare for life
You'll never be like us
You don't care
You should pay the same healthcare premiums you just made even more unaffordable for your constituents
Maybe then you'd get it
But probably not even then
You're all fucking millionaires with free healthcare for life
You'll never be like us
You don't care
So say we all
One thing I learnt from Battlestar Galactica is we never learn from our greatest mistakes; you can't learn from what you can't comprehend...
The Days of Man are Numbered. Goodnight, y'all.
The Days of Man are Numbered. Goodnight, y'all.
November 9, 2025 at 10:04 PM
So say we all
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My
Aircraft's
Grounded
Again
Aircraft's
Grounded
Again
November 9, 2025 at 10:01 PM
My
Aircraft's
Grounded
Again
Aircraft's
Grounded
Again
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Making weekend plans? Why not head to a local shelter and find a snuggle bunny like this baby for those cold winter nights 🤗 You won’t regret it! #cats #catsofbluesky #adoptdontshop
November 7, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Making weekend plans? Why not head to a local shelter and find a snuggle bunny like this baby for those cold winter nights 🤗 You won’t regret it! #cats #catsofbluesky #adoptdontshop