@maeryrose.bsky.social
Twin Cities writer, artist-in-progress, dog and coffee lover. Life Goal: To perfect my Xena the Warrior Princess' sneer and war cry.
I’m completely in favor of banshee level keening at my funeral. Although, my family is more prone to jokes and snorting laughter. youtu.be/PkLJvd1NjxQ?...
Anthony Teaches Dan Snow About Irish Wake Traditions (Halloween Special!)
YouTube video by After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds and the Paranormal
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October 31, 2025 at 4:06 PM
I’m completely in favor of banshee level keening at my funeral. Although, my family is more prone to jokes and snorting laughter. youtu.be/PkLJvd1NjxQ?...
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I recently had the privilege of talking to Matt Candeias on the In Defense of Plants podcast. www.indefenseofplants.com/podcast/2025...
Ep. 525 - Lessons from Ancient Grasslands — In Defense of Plants
In Defense of Plants' Matt Candeias talks with ecologist Dan Carter from The Prairie Enthusiasts about old growth grasslands and what they can teach us about ecological restoration.
www.indefenseofplants.com
May 11, 2025 at 6:36 PM
I recently had the privilege of talking to Matt Candeias on the In Defense of Plants podcast. www.indefenseofplants.com/podcast/2025...
I’m old and obviously not a powerhouse. Still, I resist.
February 19, 2025 at 8:54 PM
I’m old and obviously not a powerhouse. Still, I resist.
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We went to the State Capitol to let the MAGA MNGOP know we’re paying attention to their power grab! Now that the State Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Sec. of State Steve Simon and the DFL on the quorum, seat Rep Brad Tabke, and respect the will of 21,980+ voters in his district. #stopthecoup
January 27, 2025 at 8:26 PM
We went to the State Capitol to let the MAGA MNGOP know we’re paying attention to their power grab! Now that the State Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Sec. of State Steve Simon and the DFL on the quorum, seat Rep Brad Tabke, and respect the will of 21,980+ voters in his district. #stopthecoup
Target has also joined this list. Walmart and Amazon rolled back DEI policies a while ago. Besides Costco, I'm wondering where to shop. Anyone have suggestions? Maybe local coops for groceries?
www.axios.com/2025/01/16/d...
www.axios.com/2025/01/16/d...
Which companies are rolling back DEI and which are standing firm
Calls for ending these corporate initiatives are expected to intensify in Trump's second term.
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January 27, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Target has also joined this list. Walmart and Amazon rolled back DEI policies a while ago. Besides Costco, I'm wondering where to shop. Anyone have suggestions? Maybe local coops for groceries?
www.axios.com/2025/01/16/d...
www.axios.com/2025/01/16/d...
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Well. Just saying.
January 24, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Well. Just saying.
Trying to apply what I’ve been learning about figure drawing from Steve Huston’s book “Figure Drawing for Artists” to drawing dancers.
#selfportrait #drawingpeople #sketchbook #visualjournaling
#selfportrait #drawingpeople #sketchbook #visualjournaling
January 24, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Trying to apply what I’ve been learning about figure drawing from Steve Huston’s book “Figure Drawing for Artists” to drawing dancers.
#selfportrait #drawingpeople #sketchbook #visualjournaling
#selfportrait #drawingpeople #sketchbook #visualjournaling
I’m cautiously celebrating. 👏
Court has ruled in favor of Dems on quorum. kstp.com/kstp-news/to...
But will the MNGOP agree to end their power grab?
Minnesota Supreme Court rules in favor of Democrats in House quorum dispute
They said that in the Minnesota House of Representatives, a quorum, as according to the Minnesota Constitution, based on the current total number of seats is 68.
kstp.com
January 24, 2025 at 10:47 PM
I’m cautiously celebrating. 👏
I haven’t done a pencil sketch for a while but it’s the comfort food I needed today. The second sketch of my dog, Latte, cracks me up every time I look at it, so I’m calling it a success.
#dogportrait #dogsketch #sketchbook
#dogportrait #dogsketch #sketchbook
January 23, 2025 at 6:55 PM
I haven’t done a pencil sketch for a while but it’s the comfort food I needed today. The second sketch of my dog, Latte, cracks me up every time I look at it, so I’m calling it a success.
#dogportrait #dogsketch #sketchbook
#dogportrait #dogsketch #sketchbook
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Here is a cockroach that is much better looking and more useful* than the current occupant of the White House.
*Almost all cockroach species are omnivorous critters that break down debris in the environment. They don't invade homes or bother people.
(Anaplecta sp.) Tatama National Park, Colombia
*Almost all cockroach species are omnivorous critters that break down debris in the environment. They don't invade homes or bother people.
(Anaplecta sp.) Tatama National Park, Colombia
January 23, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Here is a cockroach that is much better looking and more useful* than the current occupant of the White House.
*Almost all cockroach species are omnivorous critters that break down debris in the environment. They don't invade homes or bother people.
(Anaplecta sp.) Tatama National Park, Colombia
*Almost all cockroach species are omnivorous critters that break down debris in the environment. They don't invade homes or bother people.
(Anaplecta sp.) Tatama National Park, Colombia
I’m still figuring this Bluesky thing out. So here goes. One of my recent sketches where I ponder whether to tear my hair out.
January 22, 2025 at 10:13 PM
I’m still figuring this Bluesky thing out. So here goes. One of my recent sketches where I ponder whether to tear my hair out.
open.substack.com/pub/jeanette...
I’m glad she’s back.
I’m glad she’s back.
I GUESS IT'S TIME TO COME BACK
I had thought I was done with Substack - not because it isn’t a great platform.
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January 22, 2025 at 10:09 PM
open.substack.com/pub/jeanette...
I’m glad she’s back.
I’m glad she’s back.
Just the sort of option I’ve been searching for…
Is anyone on here also on Storygraph? I'm switching to that since Goodreads is owned by Amazon and so far I love it. The graphs bring joy to my nerdy heart. #booksky
January 22, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Just the sort of option I’ve been searching for…
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This was necessary to me this morning. I read about the Paris Agreement and knew I have one job. To fight for the Earth while they kill it. And if I can’t stop them, I will love it to the other side. I know how with dogs,
horses and people. I know how to stand in. www.torreyhouse.org/single-post/...
horses and people. I know how to stand in. www.torreyhouse.org/single-post/...
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On election night, like many of us did in one form or another, I turned off my phone to sleep, woke up in the middle of the night, feeling anxious dread to check it, tossed and turned some more, woke ...
www.torreyhouse.org
January 21, 2025 at 12:21 PM
This was necessary to me this morning. I read about the Paris Agreement and knew I have one job. To fight for the Earth while they kill it. And if I can’t stop them, I will love it to the other side. I know how with dogs,
horses and people. I know how to stand in. www.torreyhouse.org/single-post/...
horses and people. I know how to stand in. www.torreyhouse.org/single-post/...
What I'm listening to this morning while I write... youtu.be/ZaDvuieuUmI?...
Classical Music for When You’re Slowly Going Insane
YouTube video by HALIDONMUSIC
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January 17, 2025 at 3:57 PM
What I'm listening to this morning while I write... youtu.be/ZaDvuieuUmI?...
If you too need help staying calm, attend this event to hear from Heather Cox Richardson. social.redwine.blue/s/9tR86gPf
Register here.
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January 15, 2025 at 11:03 PM
If you too need help staying calm, attend this event to hear from Heather Cox Richardson. social.redwine.blue/s/9tR86gPf