Kati
@kadschmad.bsky.social
bikes and books
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📍 West Lakeview
she/her
📍 West Lakeview
I walked 5 blocks to return a library book with my child just now and had to scream at 3 different drivers endangering us. One turning right at a NO TURN ON RED sign, one blocking the crosswalk and texting, and one that ran a stop sign.
January 31, 2026 at 11:32 PM
I walked 5 blocks to return a library book with my child just now and had to scream at 3 different drivers endangering us. One turning right at a NO TURN ON RED sign, one blocking the crosswalk and texting, and one that ran a stop sign.
I know exactly how much it snowed while I was in my windowless office this morning because this car was parked in the bus lane at the Belmont station the whole time
January 30, 2026 at 6:43 PM
I know exactly how much it snowed while I was in my windowless office this morning because this car was parked in the bus lane at the Belmont station the whole time
I could have called a Lyft, instead I have an entire bus to myself (for free)
January 30, 2026 at 4:13 AM
I could have called a Lyft, instead I have an entire bus to myself (for free)
I’m going to figure out how to DIY this on my stupid fluorescent vest. But it will say “a bike lane,” because there aren’t really any on my typical routes.
Speed River Bicycle’s “I’d Rather Be in the Bike Lane” Hi-Vis Vest grew out of a local push for better bike lane maintenance in Guelph, Ontario after Mayor Cam Guthrie pulled the plug on winter clearing as a cost-cutting measure.
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This Cheeky Hi-Vis Vest Helped Score a Win for Winter Bike Lanes in this Town
Speed River Bicycle’s “I’d Rather Be in the Bike Lane” Hi-Vis Vest is exactly that kind of quietly effective protest.
momentummag.com
January 29, 2026 at 9:50 PM
I’m going to figure out how to DIY this on my stupid fluorescent vest. But it will say “a bike lane,” because there aren’t really any on my typical routes.
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Outer Drive, Chicago, by Emma Bormann
American, 1887-1974
1936
More info: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/30537
American, 1887-1974
1936
More info: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/30537
January 29, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Outer Drive, Chicago, by Emma Bormann
American, 1887-1974
1936
More info: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/30537
American, 1887-1974
1936
More info: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/30537
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By “public safety” they always mean more cops and never more snow plows
January 29, 2026 at 5:16 PM
By “public safety” they always mean more cops and never more snow plows
Summer camp sign ups are stressful, but I am so jealous of the options for my kid. Trail riding camp?! Come on.
January 29, 2026 at 4:39 PM
Summer camp sign ups are stressful, but I am so jealous of the options for my kid. Trail riding camp?! Come on.
My reliably 38-minute CTA commute was over an hour last night and on track to be at least as long this morning.
January 28, 2026 at 2:31 PM
My reliably 38-minute CTA commute was over an hour last night and on track to be at least as long this morning.
I love these people who think we’re all carrying snow shovels around 24/7
January 28, 2026 at 3:23 AM
I love these people who think we’re all carrying snow shovels around 24/7
I love eggcorns
Now I want to know which CNN reporter or producer doesn't know the word "sycophant."
January 26, 2026 at 8:49 PM
I love eggcorns
You love to hear it
Morale plummeting among ICE agents over long hours, quotas and public hatred: reports
Morale plummeting among ICE agents over long hours, quotas and public hatred: reports
Morale plummeting among ICE agents over long hours, quotas and public hatred: reports
www.independent.co.uk
January 26, 2026 at 7:04 PM
You love to hear it
This is all so fucked. Heartbroken for these parents.
Kare 11 local news just read, in full, this statement from Michael and Susan Pretti, the parents of Alex Pretti.
"Please get the truth out about our son."
"Please get the truth out about our son."
January 25, 2026 at 1:10 AM
This is all so fucked. Heartbroken for these parents.
What the FUCK
Venezuelan family seeking asylum -- entered legally, both parents with college degrees -- took their 7-year-old to the ER for a nosebleed and fever. ICE, which is now targeting hospitals as well as churches schools, blocked the child from getting care and detained them instead
The parents of a 7 year old, all of whom are in the process of applying for asylum, took their daughter to the ER when her nose wouldn't stop bleeding. ICE picked them up near the hospital and they are now in detention in Texas, presumably awaiting deportation. www.oregonlive.com/portland/202...
January 23, 2026 at 9:03 PM
What the FUCK
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Dutifully putting on my SPF even though there’s no chance I’ll step outside today
January 23, 2026 at 2:32 PM
Dutifully putting on my SPF even though there’s no chance I’ll step outside today
I’m on the third of a caravan of three 77 buses. Ridiculous.
January 22, 2026 at 11:37 PM
I’m on the third of a caravan of three 77 buses. Ridiculous.
Oh this made my blood BOIL
There is no level to which these heartless shit-for-brains won’t stoop to inflict cruelty and suffering.
January 22, 2026 at 10:46 PM
Oh this made my blood BOIL
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But they said they’d bring down grocery prices on day 1.
Vance on the economy:
"You don't turn the Titanic around overnight"
"You don't turn the Titanic around overnight"
January 22, 2026 at 7:17 PM
But they said they’d bring down grocery prices on day 1.
I just walked the 5 minutes home from yoga class, the only soul I saw was a parking enforcement worker (respect), and it started softly snowing halfway home. I love the city.
January 22, 2026 at 3:25 AM
I just walked the 5 minutes home from yoga class, the only soul I saw was a parking enforcement worker (respect), and it started softly snowing halfway home. I love the city.
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The team @fightforthefuture.org has this handy call tool that connects you directly to your lawmakers and then key committee members.
Plaster this number everywhere:
NO FUNDING FOR ICE!!!
813-213-3989
Plaster this number everywhere:
NO FUNDING FOR ICE!!!
813-213-3989
January 22, 2026 at 1:29 AM
The team @fightforthefuture.org has this handy call tool that connects you directly to your lawmakers and then key committee members.
Plaster this number everywhere:
NO FUNDING FOR ICE!!!
813-213-3989
Plaster this number everywhere:
NO FUNDING FOR ICE!!!
813-213-3989
I’ve given my thoughts to Mike Quigley’s office
So the House is going to vote TOMORROW on the DHS funding bill that includes funding for ICE.
There's a real chance we can get Dems to vote NO on any bill with ICE funding to sink it.
Once it goes to the Senate we likely lose this chance.
24 hours. Go.
www.fightforthefuture.org/actions/no-f...
There's a real chance we can get Dems to vote NO on any bill with ICE funding to sink it.
Once it goes to the Senate we likely lose this chance.
24 hours. Go.
www.fightforthefuture.org/actions/no-f...
No Funding for ICE Surveillance Tech!
www.fightforthefuture.org
January 22, 2026 at 1:17 AM
I’ve given my thoughts to Mike Quigley’s office
I just figured out why she couldn’t hold the wheel: one hand for her phone, one hand to flick off pedestrians
A driver flicked me off today when I suggested she might have been able to stop behind the crosswalk if she had at least one hand on the wheel and/or put her phone down.
January 22, 2026 at 1:07 AM
I just figured out why she couldn’t hold the wheel: one hand for her phone, one hand to flick off pedestrians
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Oh ye of little faith!
I’ve been fascinated with this sign ever since I moved to my current neighborhood in August. It’s so artfully done, so poetically worded. And for some reason, permanently tied to this deck.
January 19, 2026 at 2:37 AM
Oh ye of little faith!