Mari
@marithomas.bsky.social
Happy, friendly, Nerd, Geek 🤓 all around hyperfocusing Deep Diver into anything and everything. Gardening, tech, politics, the human condition. She/Her
I also support everyones right to live the life they want to live as long as it isnt hurting others.❤
I also support everyones right to live the life they want to live as long as it isnt hurting others.❤
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Mari
@marithomas.bsky.social
· Nov 14
a person is walking barefoot on a wooden floor while a cat looks on .
Alt: a person is walking barefoot on a wooden floor while a kitten follows them .
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Where are all the gardeners, canners, & cooks, 🥰. My geeks, tech buddies, gamers, anime watchers, artists, and writers. All my scientists, animal lovers, pet parents researchers, photogs, nature lovers, ppl in health and education? Everyone in STEM, sewing, knitting, and crocheting even politics?
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Hero:
On this day in 1859, the U.S. government executed John Brown for his failed raid on a federal armory in Harpers Ferry, Virginia. For attempting to liberate enslaved people, Brown became the first American to be executed for treason.
John Brown colorized by Gwyllm Llwydd
On this day in 1859, the U.S. government executed John Brown for his failed raid on a federal armory in Harpers Ferry, Virginia. For attempting to liberate enslaved people, Brown became the first American to be executed for treason.
John Brown colorized by Gwyllm Llwydd
December 2, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Hero:
On this day in 1859, the U.S. government executed John Brown for his failed raid on a federal armory in Harpers Ferry, Virginia. For attempting to liberate enslaved people, Brown became the first American to be executed for treason.
John Brown colorized by Gwyllm Llwydd
On this day in 1859, the U.S. government executed John Brown for his failed raid on a federal armory in Harpers Ferry, Virginia. For attempting to liberate enslaved people, Brown became the first American to be executed for treason.
John Brown colorized by Gwyllm Llwydd
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Take a moment to watch performance artist Guillaume Juncar. You won’t regret it.
December 2, 2025 at 6:05 AM
Take a moment to watch performance artist Guillaume Juncar. You won’t regret it.
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I hope someone draws this wonderful story about Tom Stoppard's Arcadia and the power of the arts to help us see things differently, to the attention of our Education Secretary. Do read it, it will lift your spirits.
December 2, 2025 at 10:59 AM
I hope someone draws this wonderful story about Tom Stoppard's Arcadia and the power of the arts to help us see things differently, to the attention of our Education Secretary. Do read it, it will lift your spirits.
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Kelly: He runs around on stage talking about lethality and the warrior ethos.. That’s not the message that should be coming from the Secretary of Defense… He runs around on a stage like he’s a 12 year old playing army. It’s embarrassing.
December 1, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Kelly: He runs around on stage talking about lethality and the warrior ethos.. That’s not the message that should be coming from the Secretary of Defense… He runs around on a stage like he’s a 12 year old playing army. It’s embarrassing.
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Costco Founder Jim Sinegal will keep that hot dog & soda at a $1.50, and per that man's own words, someone will die tryin' if they otherwise try him:
December 2, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Costco Founder Jim Sinegal will keep that hot dog & soda at a $1.50, and per that man's own words, someone will die tryin' if they otherwise try him:
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Sadly relevant today.
December 1, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Sadly relevant today.
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This week, I withdrew from a speaking engagement at a public university because they sent me a list of prohibited “words & concepts.” I will not humor this censorship. It does a disservice to the stories I’m discussing & the audience, who deserve unfettered access to information & conversation.
November 20, 2025 at 10:20 PM
This week, I withdrew from a speaking engagement at a public university because they sent me a list of prohibited “words & concepts.” I will not humor this censorship. It does a disservice to the stories I’m discussing & the audience, who deserve unfettered access to information & conversation.
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The party that promised "free speech on campus" has made sure there can be no free speech on campuses.
This week, I withdrew from a speaking engagement at a public university because they sent me a list of prohibited “words & concepts.” I will not humor this censorship. It does a disservice to the stories I’m discussing & the audience, who deserve unfettered access to information & conversation.
November 21, 2025 at 4:25 AM
The party that promised "free speech on campus" has made sure there can be no free speech on campuses.
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It’s fun to think about the surgeon who will botch your surgery 20 years from now and what he’s doing at this moment. He just ran all his homework through ChatGPT. He just read that article about vaccines and autism at the CDC website. He just watched an Instagram video about the moon landing hoax.
November 21, 2025 at 4:27 AM
It’s fun to think about the surgeon who will botch your surgery 20 years from now and what he’s doing at this moment. He just ran all his homework through ChatGPT. He just read that article about vaccines and autism at the CDC website. He just watched an Instagram video about the moon landing hoax.
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Oh, so he totally stole the money
November 11, 2025 at 5:39 AM
Oh, so he totally stole the money
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That is a lie because Republicans have wanted to destroy Obamacare for 15 years now and they're getting their way.
November 9, 2025 at 3:31 PM
That is a lie because Republicans have wanted to destroy Obamacare for 15 years now and they're getting their way.
this is stupid
Your tamagotchi had a rich inner life and the equivalent of 37 doctorates. Why not.
Bahahahahaha The New York Times just printed an opinion piece declaring "AI is intelligent, so long as we redefine what intelligence means to include it. And soon AI will be conscious, because we'll just redefine consciousness too!"
Nothing means anything! Yay!
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/o...
Nothing means anything! Yay!
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/o...
November 9, 2025 at 3:39 PM
this is stupid
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Thinking only of Rosalind Franklin today, and what was stolen from her (and so many other female scientists alongside her).
Rosalind Franklin and the damage of gender harassment
Spurred by a recent report on sexual harassment in academia, our columnist revisits a historical case and reflects on what has changed—and what hasn’t
www.science.org
November 7, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Thinking only of Rosalind Franklin today, and what was stolen from her (and so many other female scientists alongside her).
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VITTERT: By Thanksgiving there are gonna be news anchors doing a show in the morn from an airport & in afternoon from a food pantry. Rs control everything. Trump said the shutdown is bad for Republicans. How long can you afford this PR crisis?
MARSHALL: Leland, you're a better journalist than this
MARSHALL: Leland, you're a better journalist than this
November 6, 2025 at 2:33 AM
VITTERT: By Thanksgiving there are gonna be news anchors doing a show in the morn from an airport & in afternoon from a food pantry. Rs control everything. Trump said the shutdown is bad for Republicans. How long can you afford this PR crisis?
MARSHALL: Leland, you're a better journalist than this
MARSHALL: Leland, you're a better journalist than this
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Japanese scientists find microplastics are present in clouds
Researchers in Japan have confirmed that microplastics are present in clouds, where they are likely affecting the climate in ways that are not yet fully understood.
The team identified nine different types...
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Researchers in Japan have confirmed that microplastics are present in clouds, where they are likely affecting the climate in ways that are not yet fully understood.
The team identified nine different types...
x.com/DavidUllrich...
December 21, 2024 at 2:20 AM
Japanese scientists find microplastics are present in clouds
Researchers in Japan have confirmed that microplastics are present in clouds, where they are likely affecting the climate in ways that are not yet fully understood.
The team identified nine different types...
x.com/DavidUllrich...
Researchers in Japan have confirmed that microplastics are present in clouds, where they are likely affecting the climate in ways that are not yet fully understood.
The team identified nine different types...
x.com/DavidUllrich...
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Mamdani says that members of the Trump goon squad who commit violent assaults and traffic accidents will face accountability in the courts. Same message we heard from Gov Hochul last week.
Mamdani: "My message to ICE agents & to everyone across this city is that everyone will be held to the same standard of the law. If you violate it, you must be held accountable. There is sadly a sense growing that certain people are allowed to violate that law, whether they be POTUS or ICE agents."
November 5, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Mamdani says that members of the Trump goon squad who commit violent assaults and traffic accidents will face accountability in the courts. Same message we heard from Gov Hochul last week.
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Newsom: "He is not screwing around. He's changing the rules. He's rigging the game because he knows he'll lose if all things are equal. He did not expect California to fight fire with fire."
November 2, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Newsom: "He is not screwing around. He's changing the rules. He's rigging the game because he knows he'll lose if all things are equal. He did not expect California to fight fire with fire."
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Beshear: Let me be clear. The president has both the funding and the authority to fund snap during a shutdown. In fact, every other president in every other shutdown has done so. People going hungry in this instance is a choice that this president has made.
November 5, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Beshear: Let me be clear. The president has both the funding and the authority to fund snap during a shutdown. In fact, every other president in every other shutdown has done so. People going hungry in this instance is a choice that this president has made.
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November 5, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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Trump confirms he is weaponizing hunger
November 4, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Trump confirms he is weaponizing hunger
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You’re gonna hear a lot of this today. It’s okay to be freaked out but do not let this stop you from voting! If they relocate you, GO. You have a RIGHT today to cast a vote.
If you need help getting around, ASK. I will help you or try to find someone who can! STAY IN LINE. IT IS YOUR RIGHT.
If you need help getting around, ASK. I will help you or try to find someone who can! STAY IN LINE. IT IS YOUR RIGHT.
Across New Jersey, bomb threats at multiple polling locations have prompted closures and relocations today
Bomb threats force closures at some New Jersey polling places
Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh said polling sites at School 2 and School 10 in Paterson were shut down after threats were received.
newjersey.news12.com
November 4, 2025 at 2:51 PM
You’re gonna hear a lot of this today. It’s okay to be freaked out but do not let this stop you from voting! If they relocate you, GO. You have a RIGHT today to cast a vote.
If you need help getting around, ASK. I will help you or try to find someone who can! STAY IN LINE. IT IS YOUR RIGHT.
If you need help getting around, ASK. I will help you or try to find someone who can! STAY IN LINE. IT IS YOUR RIGHT.
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I dunno why wanting kids to have food is so controversial and radical.
"Kids should eat" isn't a wild outlandish wish.
Sigh
"Kids should eat" isn't a wild outlandish wish.
Sigh
November 4, 2025 at 3:15 PM
I dunno why wanting kids to have food is so controversial and radical.
"Kids should eat" isn't a wild outlandish wish.
Sigh
"Kids should eat" isn't a wild outlandish wish.
Sigh
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We’re going to have to get used to this. 2026 and 2028 are likely to look very similar.
No matter what side of the aisle you’re on, attempts to prevent US citizens from voting should be a red line for you.
We can’t allow terroristic threats to keep us from the polls.
No matter what side of the aisle you’re on, attempts to prevent US citizens from voting should be a red line for you.
We can’t allow terroristic threats to keep us from the polls.
Breaking from NJ AG Platkin:
"Early this morning, law enforcement responded to threats that were received by email involving certain polling places in Bergen, Essex, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, and Passaic Counties. Law enforcement … have worked swiftly to secure these polling locations."
"Early this morning, law enforcement responded to threats that were received by email involving certain polling places in Bergen, Essex, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, and Passaic Counties. Law enforcement … have worked swiftly to secure these polling locations."
November 4, 2025 at 3:16 PM
We’re going to have to get used to this. 2026 and 2028 are likely to look very similar.
No matter what side of the aisle you’re on, attempts to prevent US citizens from voting should be a red line for you.
We can’t allow terroristic threats to keep us from the polls.
No matter what side of the aisle you’re on, attempts to prevent US citizens from voting should be a red line for you.
We can’t allow terroristic threats to keep us from the polls.
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So just saying this again because as a hospice caregiver, i see people take their last breath.
Death is not some magical clearance and speaking truthfully about someone who has died isn't "speaking ill of the dead."
I am not afraid of my words.
Death is not some magical clearance and speaking truthfully about someone who has died isn't "speaking ill of the dead."
I am not afraid of my words.
Yea i never understood that whole thing.
I'm not religious in any way, I'll say the stuff I'd said to them when they were alive AND dead, because death is not some magical portal where suddenly you are protected from the shit you did when you were alive.
Anyway i made a delicious omelette
I'm not religious in any way, I'll say the stuff I'd said to them when they were alive AND dead, because death is not some magical portal where suddenly you are protected from the shit you did when you were alive.
Anyway i made a delicious omelette
November 4, 2025 at 3:37 PM
So just saying this again because as a hospice caregiver, i see people take their last breath.
Death is not some magical clearance and speaking truthfully about someone who has died isn't "speaking ill of the dead."
I am not afraid of my words.
Death is not some magical clearance and speaking truthfully about someone who has died isn't "speaking ill of the dead."
I am not afraid of my words.