@marasmodea.bsky.social
Semi-professional Star Trek nerd, occasional dabbler in video games, painter of small things, cat mom, LEGO builder, and sometime lawyer
Just because you aren’t good at something doesn’t mean you shouldn’t do it. Sometimes the fun of doing outweighs whatever is lost in the execution.
May 29, 2025 at 4:46 AM
Just because you aren’t good at something doesn’t mean you shouldn’t do it. Sometimes the fun of doing outweighs whatever is lost in the execution.
Lamb cake with drizzled icing. I’m pretty pleased with how it turned out.
April 21, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Lamb cake with drizzled icing. I’m pretty pleased with how it turned out.
No one prepared me for the stage of adulting in which you get a feeling of accomplishment from being slightly less behind than you were when you started the day, nor was I prepared for how rare that feeling would be.
February 4, 2025 at 10:48 PM
No one prepared me for the stage of adulting in which you get a feeling of accomplishment from being slightly less behind than you were when you started the day, nor was I prepared for how rare that feeling would be.
Where do I mark myself safe for surviving Costco on the first of the month after the tariffs started, which also happens to be a Saturday?
February 2, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Where do I mark myself safe for surviving Costco on the first of the month after the tariffs started, which also happens to be a Saturday?
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The USA has had two major plane crashes in the last 4 days.
The USA had previously not suffered a major plane crash for 16 years.
‘DEI’ programs have existed for decades.
So what was it that changed in the last 14 days or so to suddenly cause so many crashes?
The USA had previously not suffered a major plane crash for 16 years.
‘DEI’ programs have existed for decades.
So what was it that changed in the last 14 days or so to suddenly cause so many crashes?
February 1, 2025 at 5:21 PM
The USA has had two major plane crashes in the last 4 days.
The USA had previously not suffered a major plane crash for 16 years.
‘DEI’ programs have existed for decades.
So what was it that changed in the last 14 days or so to suddenly cause so many crashes?
The USA had previously not suffered a major plane crash for 16 years.
‘DEI’ programs have existed for decades.
So what was it that changed in the last 14 days or so to suddenly cause so many crashes?
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Scientists at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention were ordered to withdraw any pending publications, at any scientific journal, that mention terms such as “transgender,” “immigrant,” “L.G.B.T.” or “pregnant people.”
February 2, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Scientists at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention were ordered to withdraw any pending publications, at any scientific journal, that mention terms such as “transgender,” “immigrant,” “L.G.B.T.” or “pregnant people.”
It’s been a long first six months of this new President…::checks notes:: Wait, it’s only been a week? This is some sort of temporal anomaly bullshit.
January 27, 2025 at 5:31 AM
It’s been a long first six months of this new President…::checks notes:: Wait, it’s only been a week? This is some sort of temporal anomaly bullshit.
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These are the good guys supporting DEI. Reward them with your business.
Costco
Meijer
Kroger
Giant Grocery
Ben & Jerry’s
Ulta, Macy’s
Old Navy
Nordstrom’s
TJ Maxx
GoTo Foods ( Moe’s Southwest Grill, Mcalister’s, Auntie Anne’s, Jamba, Cinnabon…)
Dollar Tree
Walgreens
Wegmans
January 26, 2025 at 2:45 AM
These are the good guys supporting DEI. Reward them with your business.
Costco
Meijer
Kroger
Giant Grocery
Ben & Jerry’s
Ulta, Macy’s
Old Navy
Nordstrom’s
TJ Maxx
GoTo Foods ( Moe’s Southwest Grill, Mcalister’s, Auntie Anne’s, Jamba, Cinnabon…)
Dollar Tree
Walgreens
Wegmans
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Updated list of companies committed to DEI
Costco, Meijer, Kroger, Giant Grocery, Ben & Jerry’s, Ulta, Macy’s, Old Navy, Nordstrom’s, TJ Maxx, GoTo Foods (includes Moe’s Southwest Grill, Mcalister’s, Auntie Anne’s, Jamba, Cinnabon, and more…), Dollar Tree, Walgreens, Wegmans
Costco, Meijer, Kroger, Giant Grocery, Ben & Jerry’s, Ulta, Macy’s, Old Navy, Nordstrom’s, TJ Maxx, GoTo Foods (includes Moe’s Southwest Grill, Mcalister’s, Auntie Anne’s, Jamba, Cinnabon, and more…), Dollar Tree, Walgreens, Wegmans
January 25, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Updated list of companies committed to DEI
Costco, Meijer, Kroger, Giant Grocery, Ben & Jerry’s, Ulta, Macy’s, Old Navy, Nordstrom’s, TJ Maxx, GoTo Foods (includes Moe’s Southwest Grill, Mcalister’s, Auntie Anne’s, Jamba, Cinnabon, and more…), Dollar Tree, Walgreens, Wegmans
Costco, Meijer, Kroger, Giant Grocery, Ben & Jerry’s, Ulta, Macy’s, Old Navy, Nordstrom’s, TJ Maxx, GoTo Foods (includes Moe’s Southwest Grill, Mcalister’s, Auntie Anne’s, Jamba, Cinnabon, and more…), Dollar Tree, Walgreens, Wegmans
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So far here’s a list of companies reinforcing their commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
Apple
Costco
Bank of America
Delta
JP Morgan
Marriott
Microsoft
Procter & Gamble
Goldman Sachs
American Airlines
Southwest Airlines
United Airlines
Catholic Health
Apple
Costco
Bank of America
Delta
JP Morgan
Marriott
Microsoft
Procter & Gamble
Goldman Sachs
American Airlines
Southwest Airlines
United Airlines
Catholic Health
January 26, 2025 at 9:14 PM
So far here’s a list of companies reinforcing their commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
Apple
Costco
Bank of America
Delta
JP Morgan
Marriott
Microsoft
Procter & Gamble
Goldman Sachs
American Airlines
Southwest Airlines
United Airlines
Catholic Health
Apple
Costco
Bank of America
Delta
JP Morgan
Marriott
Microsoft
Procter & Gamble
Goldman Sachs
American Airlines
Southwest Airlines
United Airlines
Catholic Health
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This seems to lay out the plan not to comply.
January 26, 2025 at 11:51 PM
This seems to lay out the plan not to comply.
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#BlackHistoryMonth is in a few days, and I want to boost #Blacksky bookish creators!
First things first, I want you to go to the starter pack I linked below and follow ALL.
Next, if you identify as a Black person & you post about books, please comment or DM me (more below)
go.bsky.app/DzUqvPt
First things first, I want you to go to the starter pack I linked below and follow ALL.
Next, if you identify as a Black person & you post about books, please comment or DM me (more below)
go.bsky.app/DzUqvPt
January 26, 2025 at 11:47 PM
#BlackHistoryMonth is in a few days, and I want to boost #Blacksky bookish creators!
First things first, I want you to go to the starter pack I linked below and follow ALL.
Next, if you identify as a Black person & you post about books, please comment or DM me (more below)
go.bsky.app/DzUqvPt
First things first, I want you to go to the starter pack I linked below and follow ALL.
Next, if you identify as a Black person & you post about books, please comment or DM me (more below)
go.bsky.app/DzUqvPt
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I'm not teaching my grad course 'Civil Resistance: How It Works' this semester. But here is an abridged version of the course schedule, readings, and films I used the last time I taught it (in 2022). Just in case it's useful. drive.google.com/file/d/14RRJ...
Readings - Civil Resistance How It Works Fall 2022.pdf
drive.google.com
January 26, 2025 at 1:26 AM
I'm not teaching my grad course 'Civil Resistance: How It Works' this semester. But here is an abridged version of the course schedule, readings, and films I used the last time I taught it (in 2022). Just in case it's useful. drive.google.com/file/d/14RRJ...
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What the actual fuck? Christian leader preaches a message of love and mercy to…checks notes…other Christians, and that’s not…Christian? What Bible are they reading?
January 26, 2025 at 9:05 PM
What the actual fuck? Christian leader preaches a message of love and mercy to…checks notes…other Christians, and that’s not…Christian? What Bible are they reading?
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Companies Scaling Back or Denouncing DEI
Amazon
Boeing
Brown-Forman
Caterpillar
Ford
Harley-Davidson
John Deere
Lowe’s
Molson Coors
McDonald’s
Meta
Nissan
Stanley Black & Decker
Target
Tractor Supply
Toyota
Walmart
Support who supports you ✨✊
Amazon
Boeing
Brown-Forman
Caterpillar
Ford
Harley-Davidson
John Deere
Lowe’s
Molson Coors
McDonald’s
Meta
Nissan
Stanley Black & Decker
Target
Tractor Supply
Toyota
Walmart
Support who supports you ✨✊
January 25, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Companies Scaling Back or Denouncing DEI
Amazon
Boeing
Brown-Forman
Caterpillar
Ford
Harley-Davidson
John Deere
Lowe’s
Molson Coors
McDonald’s
Meta
Nissan
Stanley Black & Decker
Target
Tractor Supply
Toyota
Walmart
Support who supports you ✨✊
Amazon
Boeing
Brown-Forman
Caterpillar
Ford
Harley-Davidson
John Deere
Lowe’s
Molson Coors
McDonald’s
Meta
Nissan
Stanley Black & Decker
Target
Tractor Supply
Toyota
Walmart
Support who supports you ✨✊
I’m hearing reports of ICE raids on pediatric EDs. Can anyone confirm because if so, that’s horrific.
January 25, 2025 at 7:15 PM
I’m hearing reports of ICE raids on pediatric EDs. Can anyone confirm because if so, that’s horrific.
It is Section 31 Day! …is this the Empyrean fans felt on the 21st?
January 24, 2025 at 3:33 PM
It is Section 31 Day! …is this the Empyrean fans felt on the 21st?
Putting this here, for reasons.
Know Your Rights: Prepare for Trump’s Mass Deportation Threats
All individuals in the United States have rights, regardless of immigration status What “mass deportations” might look like President-elect Donald Trump has threatened our communities by promising ...
immigrantjustice.org
January 22, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Putting this here, for reasons.
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This is the face of courage and compassion. Thank you Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde for speaking truth to power on behalf of the marginalized.
January 22, 2025 at 3:11 PM
This is the face of courage and compassion. Thank you Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde for speaking truth to power on behalf of the marginalized.
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This is written by the bishop who stood up to Orange Voldemort. Everyone should be buying this. It's available on Amazon for $14. I'm an atheist and I'm buying it. #booksky
January 22, 2025 at 4:48 PM
This is written by the bishop who stood up to Orange Voldemort. Everyone should be buying this. It's available on Amazon for $14. I'm an atheist and I'm buying it. #booksky
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In 2020, it became apparent that a lot of people had been asleep in science class.
Well, in 2025, it’s become quite apparent that they slept through history class, too.
#Resist
Well, in 2025, it’s become quite apparent that they slept through history class, too.
#Resist
January 22, 2025 at 1:07 AM
In 2020, it became apparent that a lot of people had been asleep in science class.
Well, in 2025, it’s become quite apparent that they slept through history class, too.
#Resist
Well, in 2025, it’s become quite apparent that they slept through history class, too.
#Resist
My dad asked me if I believed in climate change with the obvious expectation that I wouldn’t. He was clearly unprepared for the reading list I provided.
January 22, 2025 at 8:40 PM
My dad asked me if I believed in climate change with the obvious expectation that I wouldn’t. He was clearly unprepared for the reading list I provided.
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