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Karen Zack
@kjzack6.bsky.social
Cancer-fighting mom to 4 great young adults, wife to the love of my life. She/her #UglyDogs
Bipolar and thriving

(I’ve blocked over half my followers as bots or trolls, I’m really not that popular, lol.)

Banner: my family and dear friend
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Welcome #UglyDogs! Both @blairbraverman.bsky.social and @quincemountain.bsky.social have accounts here, but are sporadic users. Hashtags work. There is a feed that catches the tag only on top level posts. If you forget the tag, quote tweet, don’t reply. Many of us also have lists of UglyDogs.
#UglyDogs that’s 4 pm Eastern.
Linda is asking for an awooooo at 1pm pacific tomorrow.

You be the judge as to why.

We will send the love and the peace up.
Operation: quality of life continues
Happy boy
#greyhound #skyhounds
November 15, 2025 at 2:56 AM
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Just 54 more donors to max out some of the matches!! Let's do this!!
We're down to the *last 7 hours* of contributions getting matched!

We've had 446 donors so far!

Every donor triggers +$54 in bonus contribs plus a $1-for-$1 match on the whole thing! So your $5 ➡️ $59 ➡️ $118 🔥🔥

Join us before 11:59pm Pacific Time at the links below:

bsky.app/profile/greg...
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11th ANNUAL
BULL CITY FOODRAISER
FUNDRAISING THREAD
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It's that time again! 🦃 For the 11th year in a row, we need your help providing groceries to 5,100+ schoolkids!

➡️ GoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/11th-annua...
➡️ PPGF: www.paypal.com/US/fundraise...

(Plus other donation options in thread!)
November 15, 2025 at 2:23 AM
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The Foodraiser runs through 11:59pm tonight (well, actually, the matching portion runs until then - Greg's not gonna turn down your money afterwards, it just counts differently). So, if you haven't but you can, please do. Also continue to spread the word so more people can see it. Thank you!!
For those of y'all just seeing this, the thread start is here -- it's a long thread, featuring a lot of history

Please reskeet and help spread the word since we don't have a universal algorithm here! 🥰

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bsky.app/profile/greg...
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11th ANNUAL
BULL CITY FOODRAISER
FUNDRAISING THREAD
***

It's that time again! 🦃 For the 11th year in a row, we need your help providing groceries to 5,100+ schoolkids!

➡️ GoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/11th-annua...
➡️ PPGF: www.paypal.com/US/fundraise...

(Plus other donation options in thread!)
November 15, 2025 at 12:23 AM
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Did yall, #UglyDogs, know we still have friends working in Appalachia to get gifts for kids this Xmas? To still secure safety for folks! We do.
www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8Dtk4MS/
Even my service dog helped after Hurricane helene. The clips are a year in review. How our rural Tennessee community pulled together was inspiring. When we got the tree off my van camper and saw it wa...
TikTok video by gaylevlogs1
www.tiktok.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:24 AM
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hey friends!
so B wont get a paycheck until the end of the month, and I wont get my first paycheck until mid December, so we could really use any help you can give.

thanks so much!

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November 13, 2025 at 10:09 PM
#UglyDogs this whole thread.❤️
I'd really love to continue that work through the winter. If you have the financial room, and if these two perpetually happy good girls have brought you a fraction of the joy they've brought us, you can contribute to it here: www.venmo.com/u/ATAOKennel
Venmo | ATAO Kennel
Use Venmo to connect with ATAO Kennel (@ATAOKennel) - A small group of huskies and people in Fairbanks, Alaska, working towards running races, sharing mushing, and having fun along the way.
www.venmo.com
November 13, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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4 northern lights paintings available! Each are name your own price. Also! Still running the buy 2 prints, pick out a 3rd on me promotion! Contact me either here or through my site to get one of the paintings or take advantage of the special! Thank you for looking/sharing! www.sol-exposure.com/shop/
November 13, 2025 at 1:08 AM
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I am also happy to help you edit a document for work or school. I am way better than an AI or robot!!
November 12, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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Journalist friends, you know what to do.

Sarah Kendzior was suspended, she doesn’t know why, and the head of T&S said he won’t confirm whether or not the suspension was intentional unless media requests hit a threshold
We usually do that in response to media requests once they hit that threshold. I’ll try not to weigh in here, since that’s still details of an individual case. An interesting topic for a separate write up though, without discussing case specifics.
November 11, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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If any #UglyDogs want a crocheted phone sock, just buy the yarn and pay for shipping to/from me. I’ll make it during chemo. I’m almost done with my current project, so I need stuff to do!

I mean, you *can* pay me $230 if you want, but it’s definitely not necessary.
November 11, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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One of these days, someone very bright & wonderful will take advantage of this special! Helps me out a great deal, especially in these very rough times, & extra work, perfect for gifting, for you. <3
For tonight only, buy 2 prints, pick out a 3rd on me! Perfect for the upcoming holidays. Reach out via DM or through the Info page on my site to take advantage (have your 3 picks ready, or if you’d like a coupon for the 3rd to give as a gift, that works, too!) www.sol-exposure.com/product-cate...
Prints – sol exposure
Prints can be made from any of my work at almost any size (especially my film and instant film work). Everything listed here is what I have on hand. Please contact me through my Info page if you ha…
www.sol-exposure.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:47 AM
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A reminder that my wonderful friend Bex still needs a lot of help to pay her bills and keep her house. She is a wonderful supportive friend who has donated so much to us and now needs us to help her & her wife out. #UglyDogs #MutualAid #QueerMutualAid
hey #UglyDogs I seem to have developed another CSF leak that's going to put me on bed rest for indefinite time. I would very much appreciate any shares/help you can give, because I don't know what this will do to my job hunt.

#MutualAid

paypal.me/writerbecc
Venmo: blueraccoon220
Donate to Help Bex and Cassie keep their house, organized by Rebecca Miller
Hi, I'm bex. I've been the primary income for my household for most of my career. … Rebecca Miller needs your support for Help Bex and Cassie keep their house
gofund.me
November 10, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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We have updated our call script so you can let your Senators know how you feel about this (TERRIBLE) deal they just advanced...

👉🏽 5calls.org/issue/federa...
November 10, 2025 at 4:23 AM
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Since it’s Sunday night & there are already too many political posts out there, im bringing this special back to possibly bring some joy & peace in some homes.
For tonight only, buy 2 prints, pick out a 3rd on me! Perfect for the upcoming holidays. Reach out via DM or through the Info page on my site to take advantage (have your 3 picks ready, or if you’d like a coupon for the 3rd to give as a gift, that works, too!) www.sol-exposure.com/product-cate...
Prints – sol exposure
Prints can be made from any of my work at almost any size (especially my film and instant film work). Everything listed here is what I have on hand. Please contact me through my Info page if you ha…
www.sol-exposure.com
November 10, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Matthew is one of the best connected people working on healthcare and associated topics on the Hill and you should believe them.
I Need Your Help — Right Now | Matthew Cortland
Get more from Matthew Cortland on Patreon
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November 9, 2025 at 11:42 PM
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Following up on this. This remains a ‘cave is minutes or hours away’ situation. If you want to impact how this plays out you need to contact senators literally now. I want to add additional points of context. What I’m relaying is what I’ve picked up from highly reliable sources.
Sounds like the squishes in the senate caucus are ready to pull the plug with no ACA changes. This is real. If you want to register your opinion you shld call yr senator in the next hour. They not only want to reopen w/nothing. They want cover from their colleagues who still want to hold out.
November 9, 2025 at 10:42 PM
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Call the United States Capitol switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and they will connect you with your senator's office.

If you're represented by one of the squishier centrists, be sure to make a call. Now.
Sounds like the squishes in the senate caucus are ready to pull the plug with no ACA changes. This is real. If you want to register your opinion you shld call yr senator in the next hour. They not only want to reopen w/nothing. They want cover from their colleagues who still want to hold out.
November 9, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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Sounds like the squishes in the senate caucus are ready to pull the plug with no ACA changes. This is real. If you want to register your opinion you shld call yr senator in the next hour. They not only want to reopen w/nothing. They want cover from their colleagues who still want to hold out.
November 9, 2025 at 8:42 PM
After a brief vacation my store is open again! Now with a few signed copies of this book! 🐶📖
oliviawhen.com/store
November 9, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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if you are food insecure for both the humans and pets in your household there is a tool called Pet Help Finder that can help locate pet food banks nearby and other free or reduced price assistance and supplies for pets.
no one, ABSOLUTELY NO ONE, should have to give up their pet bc of this.
November 8, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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Last call! One of my favorite prints of Glacier, from the magical expired Polaroid Type 689. (Would love to see this one printed even larger sometime.) Get this one framed for $120 w/ free US shipping! www.sol-exposure.com/product/glac...
Glacier
An 10×12 print on true photographic paper, developed with chemistry (not an inkjet print). Available as a print only, or matted in an 11×14 white or black mat for an additional $20. Pleas…
www.sol-exposure.com
June 27, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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Last call! One last print of this Polaroid taken during a stormy day at Logan’s Pass in Glacier. A personal fav. Get it framed in a 10x10 black frame for $80 w/ free US shipping (a little extra for a 12x12). www.sol-exposure.com/product/stor...
Stormy Glacier
A 8×8 print on true photographic paper, developed with chemistry (not an inkjet print). Available as a print only, or matted in a 10×10 white or black mat for an additional $20. Can be fr…
www.sol-exposure.com
September 28, 2025 at 2:33 AM
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Hey #uglydogs I found a team sweater!
November 8, 2025 at 12:54 AM
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#UglyDogs can we do another for Pepe and maybe a 3rd for Grunch? They're still needing houses up there. I got the first one.
November 7, 2025 at 3:08 AM