J. A. Penrose
@jpenrose.bsky.social
Historian-in-Training and Knower of Obscure and Random Facts.
I find a lot of what’s going on politically and in the world right now fairly confusing but this one genuinely has me completely stumped. Nov 11th is referred to as Armistice Day in other Allied countries but still operates as “Veterans Day”. These proposed names are clunky, awkward, and reductive.
President Trump said that he would rename Veterans Day, on Nov. 11, as “Victory Day for World War I” and May 8, widely known as V-E Day, as “Victory Day for World War II,” so that the U.S. could celebrate its achievements in those conflicts.
Trump Says He Is Renaming Veterans Day as ‘Victory Day for World War I’
The president said he would also label May 8, known as V-E Day for Victory in Europe, as “Victory Day for World War II,” and vowed to celebrate America’s military wins.
www.nytimes.com
May 2, 2025 at 9:57 AM
I find a lot of what’s going on politically and in the world right now fairly confusing but this one genuinely has me completely stumped. Nov 11th is referred to as Armistice Day in other Allied countries but still operates as “Veterans Day”. These proposed names are clunky, awkward, and reductive.
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Many more here owlsintowels.org
Thanks @chrisglass.bsky.social
March 18, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Owls in Towels is the premium content you need today.
Many more here owlsintowels.org
Thanks @chrisglass.bsky.social
Many more here owlsintowels.org
Thanks @chrisglass.bsky.social
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The Number You Have Reached Has Been Disconnected
December 5, 2024 at 10:13 PM
The Number You Have Reached Has Been Disconnected
Computer decided to invent a new word today: smursmers. A reminder why looking up a word you don't know/aren't sure of in the dictionary often leads to more accurate results than a quick translate. Maybe I'll start using that word to mean an incorrect or bad translation. Smursmers.
February 12, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Computer decided to invent a new word today: smursmers. A reminder why looking up a word you don't know/aren't sure of in the dictionary often leads to more accurate results than a quick translate. Maybe I'll start using that word to mean an incorrect or bad translation. Smursmers.
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If you want to be assured you're getting the real deal, you can check out Knit with Purpose and Cheryl's Trading Post. Both are indigenous-owned and -led operations with indigenous knitters.
IG knit_with_purpose and cherylstradingpost
IG knit_with_purpose and cherylstradingpost
February 5, 2025 at 2:54 AM
If you want to be assured you're getting the real deal, you can check out Knit with Purpose and Cheryl's Trading Post. Both are indigenous-owned and -led operations with indigenous knitters.
IG knit_with_purpose and cherylstradingpost
IG knit_with_purpose and cherylstradingpost
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Daily bunny no.2854 is consulting an expert
February 3, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Daily bunny no.2854 is consulting an expert
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I'm considering donating my services (illustration & design) to science or political educators who are trying to combat the constant misinformation going on. If you have suggestions, feel free to throw a link or tag in my comments.
February 1, 2025 at 1:28 AM
I'm considering donating my services (illustration & design) to science or political educators who are trying to combat the constant misinformation going on. If you have suggestions, feel free to throw a link or tag in my comments.
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good idea. phone beast
January 27, 2025 at 3:09 AM
good idea. phone beast
Tech like this basically surrenders the autonomy over one’s memories and ultimately of one’s individual identity. Memories make us who we are, they are individually embodied, unreproducible outside the mind, only able to be shared in a way that is inherently transformative.
January 26, 2025 at 4:11 AM
Tech like this basically surrenders the autonomy over one’s memories and ultimately of one’s individual identity. Memories make us who we are, they are individually embodied, unreproducible outside the mind, only able to be shared in a way that is inherently transformative.
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As expected, the Trump team is already deleting climate info from government websites. In anticipation, our team at Urban Ocean Lab created a permanent archive of 100+ key resources and published a permanent archive: www.urbanoceanlab.org/resource-hub 👩🏽💻
January 24, 2025 at 9:12 PM
As expected, the Trump team is already deleting climate info from government websites. In anticipation, our team at Urban Ocean Lab created a permanent archive of 100+ key resources and published a permanent archive: www.urbanoceanlab.org/resource-hub 👩🏽💻
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As we see more and more once-in-a-lifetime weather events and the decline in government services, I'd urge folks to expand their home shelter-in-place kits beyond the typical 3 or so days.
Have food and backup power/comms. I shoot for 2 weeks, plus being a phone recharge hub for neighbors in need.
Have food and backup power/comms. I shoot for 2 weeks, plus being a phone recharge hub for neighbors in need.
January 22, 2025 at 6:14 PM
As we see more and more once-in-a-lifetime weather events and the decline in government services, I'd urge folks to expand their home shelter-in-place kits beyond the typical 3 or so days.
Have food and backup power/comms. I shoot for 2 weeks, plus being a phone recharge hub for neighbors in need.
Have food and backup power/comms. I shoot for 2 weeks, plus being a phone recharge hub for neighbors in need.
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Typology of Czechoslovakian Folk Toys. More here from this 200 page book, published in 1951 www.presentandcorrect.com/blogs/blog/c...
January 22, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Typology of Czechoslovakian Folk Toys. More here from this 200 page book, published in 1951 www.presentandcorrect.com/blogs/blog/c...
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At least 11 librarians in LA lost their homes in the LA Fires. A thread of their gofundmes:
January 12, 2025 at 9:37 PM
At least 11 librarians in LA lost their homes in the LA Fires. A thread of their gofundmes:
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Octavia's Bookshelf owner Nikki High doesn’t know the state of her own house in Altadena — most houses burned — but she's turned her Pasadena bookstore into a help center for fire victims.
Follow the IG/Threads accounts for updates. They still need first aid kits. We also brought bottled water.
Follow the IG/Threads accounts for updates. They still need first aid kits. We also brought bottled water.
January 12, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Octavia's Bookshelf owner Nikki High doesn’t know the state of her own house in Altadena — most houses burned — but she's turned her Pasadena bookstore into a help center for fire victims.
Follow the IG/Threads accounts for updates. They still need first aid kits. We also brought bottled water.
Follow the IG/Threads accounts for updates. They still need first aid kits. We also brought bottled water.
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🌸 CALIFORNIA WILDFIRE RELIEF FUNDRAISER 🌸
I will be donating the proceeds of my fire poppy & California dogface butterfly stickers and postcards to organizations helping out the people of Los Angeles who are displaced and have been affected by the fires. 🔗 below! Reshares are immensely appreciated❤️
I will be donating the proceeds of my fire poppy & California dogface butterfly stickers and postcards to organizations helping out the people of Los Angeles who are displaced and have been affected by the fires. 🔗 below! Reshares are immensely appreciated❤️
January 12, 2025 at 12:35 AM
🌸 CALIFORNIA WILDFIRE RELIEF FUNDRAISER 🌸
I will be donating the proceeds of my fire poppy & California dogface butterfly stickers and postcards to organizations helping out the people of Los Angeles who are displaced and have been affected by the fires. 🔗 below! Reshares are immensely appreciated❤️
I will be donating the proceeds of my fire poppy & California dogface butterfly stickers and postcards to organizations helping out the people of Los Angeles who are displaced and have been affected by the fires. 🔗 below! Reshares are immensely appreciated❤️
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Heroes don’t wear capes, they carry hoses.
Thank you to each and every firefighter who are risking their lives RIGHT NOW to protect us. #PalisadesFire #KennethFire #EatonFire #HurstFire #SunsetFire #LidiaFire
331,000 people in the LA area are currently under evacuation orders.
Thank you to each and every firefighter who are risking their lives RIGHT NOW to protect us. #PalisadesFire #KennethFire #EatonFire #HurstFire #SunsetFire #LidiaFire
331,000 people in the LA area are currently under evacuation orders.
January 10, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Heroes don’t wear capes, they carry hoses.
Thank you to each and every firefighter who are risking their lives RIGHT NOW to protect us. #PalisadesFire #KennethFire #EatonFire #HurstFire #SunsetFire #LidiaFire
331,000 people in the LA area are currently under evacuation orders.
Thank you to each and every firefighter who are risking their lives RIGHT NOW to protect us. #PalisadesFire #KennethFire #EatonFire #HurstFire #SunsetFire #LidiaFire
331,000 people in the LA area are currently under evacuation orders.
Hell of a time for a false alarm evacuation order
January 10, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Hell of a time for a false alarm evacuation order
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A comprehensive list of places you can donate immediate basic needs like clothing, diapers, and food to people that have lost so much in Los Angeles #fire #donate #LosAngeles #LA #eaton #palisades
www.kqed.org/news/1202115...
www.kqed.org/news/1202115...
How to Help People Affected by the L.A. Fires | KQED
Want to donate to help victims of the devastating fires raging in Southern California? We have links to fundraisers, mutual aid organizations and verified GoFundMes.
www.kqed.org
January 9, 2025 at 8:54 PM
A comprehensive list of places you can donate immediate basic needs like clothing, diapers, and food to people that have lost so much in Los Angeles #fire #donate #LosAngeles #LA #eaton #palisades
www.kqed.org/news/1202115...
www.kqed.org/news/1202115...
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If you're able to donate, here's a list of items that are needed. There are drop off points in Los Angeles, Pasadena, Huntington Park, Inglewood, Pacoima, Long Beach, Woodland Hills, and Glendale.
IG resistcarebloc and frontlinemedics
IG resistcarebloc and frontlinemedics
January 9, 2025 at 3:39 AM
If you're able to donate, here's a list of items that are needed. There are drop off points in Los Angeles, Pasadena, Huntington Park, Inglewood, Pacoima, Long Beach, Woodland Hills, and Glendale.
IG resistcarebloc and frontlinemedics
IG resistcarebloc and frontlinemedics
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I mean it. If you are anywhere in fire country, download Watch Duty. With Facebook pulling down evacuation info (they did it to our area this summer) and Xitter being unusable, it’s the best source of info. They link the evac maps.
January 9, 2025 at 2:58 AM
I mean it. If you are anywhere in fire country, download Watch Duty. With Facebook pulling down evacuation info (they did it to our area this summer) and Xitter being unusable, it’s the best source of info. They link the evac maps.
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SoCal friends:
Many animal shelters are overwhelmed from people dropping off beloved pets they can't take with them as they flee. Please consider donating and fostering. Pasadena Humane is one such org. Contact your local animal orgs to see if they need help.
pasadenahumane.org/eaton-canyon...
Many animal shelters are overwhelmed from people dropping off beloved pets they can't take with them as they flee. Please consider donating and fostering. Pasadena Humane is one such org. Contact your local animal orgs to see if they need help.
pasadenahumane.org/eaton-canyon...
pasadenahumane.org
January 9, 2025 at 4:34 AM
SoCal friends:
Many animal shelters are overwhelmed from people dropping off beloved pets they can't take with them as they flee. Please consider donating and fostering. Pasadena Humane is one such org. Contact your local animal orgs to see if they need help.
pasadenahumane.org/eaton-canyon...
Many animal shelters are overwhelmed from people dropping off beloved pets they can't take with them as they flee. Please consider donating and fostering. Pasadena Humane is one such org. Contact your local animal orgs to see if they need help.
pasadenahumane.org/eaton-canyon...
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Master doc of mutual aid groups helping people and animals on the ground in LA. Please share docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
MALAN Fire & Wind Storm Resources
docs.google.com
January 9, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Master doc of mutual aid groups helping people and animals on the ground in LA. Please share docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
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For SoCal friends,
Here is a list of resources for shelter, animal boarding, free items, and distribution hubs. These places can also use donations (e.g., food, water, masks, and blankets). Please consider donating if you can.
For more info, visit Instagram: mutualaidla
Here is a list of resources for shelter, animal boarding, free items, and distribution hubs. These places can also use donations (e.g., food, water, masks, and blankets). Please consider donating if you can.
For more info, visit Instagram: mutualaidla
January 9, 2025 at 3:23 AM
For SoCal friends,
Here is a list of resources for shelter, animal boarding, free items, and distribution hubs. These places can also use donations (e.g., food, water, masks, and blankets). Please consider donating if you can.
For more info, visit Instagram: mutualaidla
Here is a list of resources for shelter, animal boarding, free items, and distribution hubs. These places can also use donations (e.g., food, water, masks, and blankets). Please consider donating if you can.
For more info, visit Instagram: mutualaidla
And now the Hollywood Hills are on fire. This is horrific.
January 9, 2025 at 1:47 AM
And now the Hollywood Hills are on fire. This is horrific.