Victoria 🌦️🌈
@meliorating.bsky.social
I'm a bi leftist disabled woman who's just trying to make things better. I love cats, queer books, bikes, trains, trams, plants, birds, pop music, and The Sims 4.
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"It’s easy to throw stones if you think about the job displacement and ecological destruction caused by this pointless technology. But such black-and-white, not-wanting-billionaires-to-get-richer thinking is, quite frankly, cruel."
Please Don’t Say Mean Things about the AI That I Just Invested a Billion Dollars In
“[Nvidia CEO] Jensen Huang Is Begging You to Stop Being So Negative About AI” — Headline from Gizmodo - - — Guys, enough is enough. Bullying is a s...
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January 30, 2026 at 2:01 PM
"It’s easy to throw stones if you think about the job displacement and ecological destruction caused by this pointless technology. But such black-and-white, not-wanting-billionaires-to-get-richer thinking is, quite frankly, cruel."
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People can say they didn’t vote for this but people are liars
January 22, 2026 at 2:10 AM
People can say they didn’t vote for this but people are liars
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Today's #BirdOfTheDay is #TwoOfaKind.
Supposedly, odd numbers make for better compositions. So these all suck. Probably.
#birds #ornithology #photography #BirdPhotography #nature #NaturePhotography #wildlife #WildlifePhotography #WhiteTailKite #SwallowTailBeeEater #CedarWaxwing #CaliforniaQuail
Supposedly, odd numbers make for better compositions. So these all suck. Probably.
#birds #ornithology #photography #BirdPhotography #nature #NaturePhotography #wildlife #WildlifePhotography #WhiteTailKite #SwallowTailBeeEater #CedarWaxwing #CaliforniaQuail
January 18, 2026 at 7:47 PM
Today's #BirdOfTheDay is #TwoOfaKind.
Supposedly, odd numbers make for better compositions. So these all suck. Probably.
#birds #ornithology #photography #BirdPhotography #nature #NaturePhotography #wildlife #WildlifePhotography #WhiteTailKite #SwallowTailBeeEater #CedarWaxwing #CaliforniaQuail
Supposedly, odd numbers make for better compositions. So these all suck. Probably.
#birds #ornithology #photography #BirdPhotography #nature #NaturePhotography #wildlife #WildlifePhotography #WhiteTailKite #SwallowTailBeeEater #CedarWaxwing #CaliforniaQuail
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Doo dah
Doo dah
Doo dah
January 17, 2026 at 8:11 AM
Doo dah
Doo dah
Doo dah
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Remember the metaverse lol www.fastcompany.com/91467599/met... by @edwardongwesojr.com
What was the metaverse?
Mark Zuckerberg effectively declared its death last December. But the delusional fervor it inspired lives on.
www.fastcompany.com
January 13, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Remember the metaverse lol www.fastcompany.com/91467599/met... by @edwardongwesojr.com
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In 1999, a woman named Jessica Gonzales sought and obtained an order of protection against her physically abusive husband ("AH"), who had repeatedly threatened to kill her and their three children. The order included language specifically limiting when and where AH was allowed to see the children.
November 12, 2025 at 4:32 PM
In 1999, a woman named Jessica Gonzales sought and obtained an order of protection against her physically abusive husband ("AH"), who had repeatedly threatened to kill her and their three children. The order included language specifically limiting when and where AH was allowed to see the children.
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There is no reforming the gestapo. There is no reforming the slave catchers.
People that are talking about ICE’s “training” or that they need more should not be listened to. This is what policing is. More training = more money to do exactly what they’re doing now but more “efficiently.”
People that are talking about ICE’s “training” or that they need more should not be listened to. This is what policing is. More training = more money to do exactly what they’re doing now but more “efficiently.”
January 12, 2026 at 7:18 PM
There is no reforming the gestapo. There is no reforming the slave catchers.
People that are talking about ICE’s “training” or that they need more should not be listened to. This is what policing is. More training = more money to do exactly what they’re doing now but more “efficiently.”
People that are talking about ICE’s “training” or that they need more should not be listened to. This is what policing is. More training = more money to do exactly what they’re doing now but more “efficiently.”
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it is 2016. the cops have murdered someone in minneapolis. the dem faithfuls say they just need more training.
it is 2020. the cops have murdered someone in minneapolis. the dem faithfuls say they just need more training.
it is 2026. the cops have murdered someone in minneapolis. the dem faithf
it is 2020. the cops have murdered someone in minneapolis. the dem faithfuls say they just need more training.
it is 2026. the cops have murdered someone in minneapolis. the dem faithf
January 12, 2026 at 6:10 PM
it is 2016. the cops have murdered someone in minneapolis. the dem faithfuls say they just need more training.
it is 2020. the cops have murdered someone in minneapolis. the dem faithfuls say they just need more training.
it is 2026. the cops have murdered someone in minneapolis. the dem faithf
it is 2020. the cops have murdered someone in minneapolis. the dem faithfuls say they just need more training.
it is 2026. the cops have murdered someone in minneapolis. the dem faithf
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i believe the photographer who is taking the photo is Christopher Katsarov of the Canadian Press, and here is his photo
January 11, 2026 at 8:18 PM
i believe the photographer who is taking the photo is Christopher Katsarov of the Canadian Press, and here is his photo
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It takes an enormous amount of courage to stand there, keep filming, and scream "What the fuck, you asshole" at someone wearing a badge who just shot and killed one of your neighbors in cold blood.
I need people to wrap their minds around the fact that here in Minneapolis, ICE broke the window of a vehicle yesterday, pepper sprayed the occupants, and arrested them, and shot another observer in the face today, and OBSERVERS ARE STILL GOING OUT TO PROTECT THEIR NEIGHBORS AT MASSIVE PERSONAL RISK
I’m eating lunch, I’m having a panic attack, I’m charging my phone, and then I’m going back out to try and keep my neighborhood safe.
January 7, 2026 at 6:13 PM
It takes an enormous amount of courage to stand there, keep filming, and scream "What the fuck, you asshole" at someone wearing a badge who just shot and killed one of your neighbors in cold blood.
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"The United Oils oil has oiled that Mr. Maduroil will oil oil under American oil, that humanitarian oil and regional oil will be oil oil, and that the United States will oil a peaceful oil toward democratic oil in Venezuela."
A White House Lackey Explains the Many Complex Reasons for the United States’ Invasion of Venezuela
In the early hours of January 3, 2026, President Trump ordered U.S. armed forces to conduct a targeted military operation in Venezuela that resulte...
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January 7, 2026 at 2:20 AM
"The United Oils oil has oiled that Mr. Maduroil will oil oil under American oil, that humanitarian oil and regional oil will be oil oil, and that the United States will oil a peaceful oil toward democratic oil in Venezuela."
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Republicans: WE NOMINATE SKELETOR
Democrats: We dislike Skeletor but we will vote to confirm him. Please give us between 5 and 50 dollars.
<Later>
Democrats: I stand before you to condemn the actions of Skeletor. He should have never been given this power. Please give me between 5 and 50 dollars.
Democrats: We dislike Skeletor but we will vote to confirm him. Please give us between 5 and 50 dollars.
<Later>
Democrats: I stand before you to condemn the actions of Skeletor. He should have never been given this power. Please give me between 5 and 50 dollars.
June 13, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Republicans: WE NOMINATE SKELETOR
Democrats: We dislike Skeletor but we will vote to confirm him. Please give us between 5 and 50 dollars.
<Later>
Democrats: I stand before you to condemn the actions of Skeletor. He should have never been given this power. Please give me between 5 and 50 dollars.
Democrats: We dislike Skeletor but we will vote to confirm him. Please give us between 5 and 50 dollars.
<Later>
Democrats: I stand before you to condemn the actions of Skeletor. He should have never been given this power. Please give me between 5 and 50 dollars.
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Our Asian small-clawed otter pup is officially on the move, eyes open, extra fuzzy, and full of squeaks. Behind the scenes, proud parents Sebastian and Pintar are providing gentle, attentive care as their curious little pup explores the world one wobbly step at a time. Stay tuned for more pupdates!
January 6, 2026 at 6:46 AM
Our Asian small-clawed otter pup is officially on the move, eyes open, extra fuzzy, and full of squeaks. Behind the scenes, proud parents Sebastian and Pintar are providing gentle, attentive care as their curious little pup explores the world one wobbly step at a time. Stay tuned for more pupdates!
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kind of darkly funny that "gender studies" is the stereotypical "useless degree" because gender studies will help you understand a large and important chunk of the current psychosis in american life
January 6, 2026 at 2:00 AM
kind of darkly funny that "gender studies" is the stereotypical "useless degree" because gender studies will help you understand a large and important chunk of the current psychosis in american life
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I've been trying to share this photo all day and every time I sit down for a moment, I get distracted.
But please admire this lovely spotty belly on Calliope.
But please admire this lovely spotty belly on Calliope.
January 6, 2026 at 11:01 AM
I've been trying to share this photo all day and every time I sit down for a moment, I get distracted.
But please admire this lovely spotty belly on Calliope.
But please admire this lovely spotty belly on Calliope.
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I'm posting this for no other reason than goats
Well, solar's a pretty good reason, too
And also, solar is the GOAT
Well, solar's a pretty good reason, too
And also, solar is the GOAT
January 6, 2026 at 4:02 AM
I'm posting this for no other reason than goats
Well, solar's a pretty good reason, too
And also, solar is the GOAT
Well, solar's a pretty good reason, too
And also, solar is the GOAT
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Okay, I will preface this with the GIGANTIC disclaimer that I promise I know how this looks, and I *swear* this is not personally motivated: If you have an old #LiveJournal account, and it has things you still care about in it, download it or import it to Dreamwidth SOON. Details:
January 1, 2026 at 11:26 AM
Okay, I will preface this with the GIGANTIC disclaimer that I promise I know how this looks, and I *swear* this is not personally motivated: If you have an old #LiveJournal account, and it has things you still care about in it, download it or import it to Dreamwidth SOON. Details:
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Just checked with the experts and the Space Needle has not disappeared. It really is still there.
Happy New Year!
(Yes. We said the same thing in 2024)
Happy New Year!
(Yes. We said the same thing in 2024)
January 1, 2026 at 8:13 AM
Just checked with the experts and the Space Needle has not disappeared. It really is still there.
Happy New Year!
(Yes. We said the same thing in 2024)
Happy New Year!
(Yes. We said the same thing in 2024)
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Space Needle Puts On Stunning New Year’s Northern Lights Show: tinyurl.com/a4tvt2ev
January 1, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Space Needle Puts On Stunning New Year’s Northern Lights Show: tinyurl.com/a4tvt2ev
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Remember that it’s never too late to start taking Covid precautions.
Every infection delayed or prevented is a win for your long term health.
Get vaccinated. Clean and ventilate the air. Stay home when you’re sick.
Wear a well fitted respirator like an N95.
Masks save lives!
Every infection delayed or prevented is a win for your long term health.
Get vaccinated. Clean and ventilate the air. Stay home when you’re sick.
Wear a well fitted respirator like an N95.
Masks save lives!
A very Happy New Year to you all. If you're still mitigating against infection from SARS-CoV-2 you have nothing but my respect and admiration. Wishing each and every one of you a wonderful 2026.
January 1, 2026 at 10:48 AM
Remember that it’s never too late to start taking Covid precautions.
Every infection delayed or prevented is a win for your long term health.
Get vaccinated. Clean and ventilate the air. Stay home when you’re sick.
Wear a well fitted respirator like an N95.
Masks save lives!
Every infection delayed or prevented is a win for your long term health.
Get vaccinated. Clean and ventilate the air. Stay home when you’re sick.
Wear a well fitted respirator like an N95.
Masks save lives!
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Daycare centers were also the primary target of the Satanic panic, because fundamentally American religious conservatism is opposed to women having jobs outside the home.
Trump guys are about to Comet Pizza every third daycare center because they think they are all fronts for Somali money laundering. They're only doing this near cities with progressive mayors. This is straight up Government by LibsOfTikTok.
December 30, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Daycare centers were also the primary target of the Satanic panic, because fundamentally American religious conservatism is opposed to women having jobs outside the home.
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"That’s what these ‘debates’ are really about: framing old fashioned oppression as some kind of high-brow concern for women’s happiness.
You know what makes us happy? Bank accounts. Voting rights. The ability to leave a bad marriage and not have a miscarriage kill us."
You know what makes us happy? Bank accounts. Voting rights. The ability to leave a bad marriage and not have a miscarriage kill us."
When Rebecca Solnit asks you to turn a thread into an essay, you fucking do it. jessica.substack.com/p/cbs-news-f...
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December 30, 2025 at 11:52 PM
"That’s what these ‘debates’ are really about: framing old fashioned oppression as some kind of high-brow concern for women’s happiness.
You know what makes us happy? Bank accounts. Voting rights. The ability to leave a bad marriage and not have a miscarriage kill us."
You know what makes us happy? Bank accounts. Voting rights. The ability to leave a bad marriage and not have a miscarriage kill us."
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this seems specifically designed to break mail-in voting (where deadlines are defined by postmark)
As of 12/24/25, USPS changed policy on when they postmark mail. Mail dropped off is no longer guaranteed a same-day postmark. Tax returns & other time-sensitive items are now stamped when they reach a regional processing center, which may be days later. Plan deadlines accordingly to avoid penalties.
USPS Announces Changes to the Postmark Date System
The United States Postal Service (USPS) has adopted a final rule (FR Doc.
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December 29, 2025 at 9:51 PM
this seems specifically designed to break mail-in voting (where deadlines are defined by postmark)
This is a fun article about going back to physical media instead of streaming. I've been getting most of my new music from my library's CD collection for years, then buying my favorite CDs to support the artists more. I've found so many of my favorite artists this way. Highly recommend!
Why I Quit Streaming And Got Back Into Cassettes
In the age of Spotify and AI slop, tapes remind us what we’re missing when we stop taking risks.
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December 24, 2025 at 6:07 PM
This is a fun article about going back to physical media instead of streaming. I've been getting most of my new music from my library's CD collection for years, then buying my favorite CDs to support the artists more. I've found so many of my favorite artists this way. Highly recommend!
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Nation Just Kinda Assumed Pacific Northwest Always Lived in Giant Puddle Like That: tinyurl.com/bdh393s4
December 18, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Nation Just Kinda Assumed Pacific Northwest Always Lived in Giant Puddle Like That: tinyurl.com/bdh393s4