The Mad Pianess
@themadpianess.bsky.social
Self-taught pianess, cat mom, INTJ, past-life composer extraordinaire, occasional writer,coffee fiend.
My alter egoes are @PrimalSkies and @GarnetAnkh
Do not accept any substitutions
My alter egoes are @PrimalSkies and @GarnetAnkh
Do not accept any substitutions
how's your night going, fellow creatures of the night?
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December 18, 2025 at 5:38 AM
how's your night going, fellow creatures of the night?
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Today’s #coffee pick: got into my stash for some Starbux brand whole bean previous year Christmas espresso blend (I, ah, won’t say what year, just that it’s been in my stash for a little minute). As it happens I had some already ground up, perfect for the #espresso machine.
December 14, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Today’s #coffee pick: got into my stash for some Dunkin Midnight, said to have a bold flavor. Nice, somewhat chocolatey aroma from the bag and while brewing in the #espresso machine. Tried a splash of hazelnut syrup, packed it with ice, and topped it off with some almost ridiculously sweet creamer.
December 8, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Today’s #coffee pick: got into my stash for some decaf today with Starbux brand House Blend, said to have cocoa and toffee notes. Nice sweet, chocolatey aroma from the bag (how long has this been in my stash anyway? Hm…best not to dwell on that). Into the #espresso machine it went.
November 29, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Today’s #Thanksgiving #coffee pick:seriously, what else am I going to drink today but #pumpkinspice coffee? Today it comes from Dunkin. Into the #espresso machine with you! Nice aroma while brewing, not quite enough to overshadow the aromas from my other #solofeast preparations, but still very nice.
November 27, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Today’s #Thanksgiving #coffee pick:seriously, what else am I going to drink today but #pumpkinspice coffee? Today it comes from Dunkin. Into the #espresso machine with you! Nice aroma while brewing, not quite enough to overshadow the aromas from my other #solofeast preparations, but still very nice.
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Today’s #coffee pick: went local-ish with Paramount Coffee brand out of Lansing, MI. Time to “Fall In Love” with Vanilla Nut Cream. Subtly sweet aroma from the bag, with some warm notes. Into the #espresso machine it went.
Wanted to add some hazelnut syrup but for some reason could not find it.
Wanted to add some hazelnut syrup but for some reason could not find it.
November 23, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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Good news.
Faculty expressing their concerns seems to be having effects.
If you are in academia, make sure your administration knows your views on the compact.
Faculty expressing their concerns seems to be having effects.
If you are in academia, make sure your administration knows your views on the compact.
UNC-Chapel Hill's chancellor says the university will not sign on to a higher education compact from the Trump administration.
www.wunc.org/education/20...
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After faculty raise concerns, UNC-Chapel Hill Chancellor says university will not sign Trump's higher ed compact
Lee Roberts called the "preferential treatment" proposal a clear infringement on academic freedom.
www.wunc.org
November 10, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Good news.
Faculty expressing their concerns seems to be having effects.
If you are in academia, make sure your administration knows your views on the compact.
Faculty expressing their concerns seems to be having effects.
If you are in academia, make sure your administration knows your views on the compact.
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I’m bummed.
Gutted by the Dems caving after the blue-wave wins of last week? Sick & tired of us snatching defeat from the jaws of victory? I hear you! Might I suggest you calm yourself, relax, take a deep, cleansing breath... then see if this photo of 2 pandas cuddling is of any help.
November 10, 2025 at 11:20 PM
I’m bummed.
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It’s wild how MAGA falls in love with people like nepo baby developer Bill Pulte, who was born on 3rd base and thinks he hit a triple, because he investigated Schiff, then he rolls out a plan for a lifetime of debt slavery with 50-year mortgages and they are somehow surprised.
November 10, 2025 at 11:31 PM
It’s wild how MAGA falls in love with people like nepo baby developer Bill Pulte, who was born on 3rd base and thinks he hit a triple, because he investigated Schiff, then he rolls out a plan for a lifetime of debt slavery with 50-year mortgages and they are somehow surprised.
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No clear link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy, autism: Review #TheHill
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No clear link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy, autism: Review
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November 10, 2025 at 11:36 PM
No clear link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy, autism: Review #TheHill
Today’s #coffee pick: I went with New Mexico Piñon Coffee, a recent acquisition gifted to me by a visiting dear friend, said to have a smooth and subtle flavor inspired by the piñon nut native to the southwest. (The coffee, not the friend.)
First off, this sucker did NOT want to be opened.
First off, this sucker did NOT want to be opened.
November 10, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Today’s #coffee pick: I went with New Mexico Piñon Coffee, a recent acquisition gifted to me by a visiting dear friend, said to have a smooth and subtle flavor inspired by the piñon nut native to the southwest. (The coffee, not the friend.)
First off, this sucker did NOT want to be opened.
First off, this sucker did NOT want to be opened.
Today’s #coffee pick: Death Wish brand (because of course) chocolate hazelnut. What better way to send off All Hallows and settle into November? Into the #espresso machine it went. Lovely chocolate aroma while brewing.
Rare opportunity to pull out my hazelnut syrup. Just a splash or two.
Rare opportunity to pull out my hazelnut syrup. Just a splash or two.
November 2, 2025 at 11:31 PM
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I JUST finished this book. No, not book — masterpiece. I read the audiobook, which is in and of itself a piece of art. If you have read the physical copy, I can not recommend the audiobook highly enough. If you have read neither, you know what to do.
October 31, 2025 at 12:33 AM
I JUST finished this book. No, not book — masterpiece. I read the audiobook, which is in and of itself a piece of art. If you have read the physical copy, I can not recommend the audiobook highly enough. If you have read neither, you know what to do.
Hm…now some of JerGnome’s friends are showing up. What’s going on here? JerGnome? Am I going to have to get some more glasses out? You might have told me.
October 31, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Hm…now some of JerGnome’s friends are showing up. What’s going on here? JerGnome? Am I going to have to get some more glasses out? You might have told me.
JerGnome the Vampire Wizard, NaGnomi the Spider Druid and GnoMark the WereBat sure look like they’re up to something. GnoMark even brought one of his cousins back from the woods! What are they up to?
October 31, 2025 at 1:31 AM
JerGnome the Vampire Wizard, NaGnomi the Spider Druid and GnoMark the WereBat sure look like they’re up to something. GnoMark even brought one of his cousins back from the woods! What are they up to?
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Letitia James launches portal for New Yorkers to submit photos, videos of ICE
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Letitia James launches portal for New Yorkers to submit photos, videos of ICE
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October 22, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Letitia James launches portal for New Yorkers to submit photos, videos of ICE
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🧊✈️ BRAZIL⛓️🇧🇷
👉 An Omni Air 767 (tail:N423AX) on an ICE mission to South America departs Bogota en route to Belo Horizonte 👀
👉 An Omni Air 767 (tail:N423AX) on an ICE mission to South America departs Bogota en route to Belo Horizonte 👀
October 22, 2025 at 10:46 PM
🧊✈️ BRAZIL⛓️🇧🇷
👉 An Omni Air 767 (tail:N423AX) on an ICE mission to South America departs Bogota en route to Belo Horizonte 👀
👉 An Omni Air 767 (tail:N423AX) on an ICE mission to South America departs Bogota en route to Belo Horizonte 👀
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Will ANY Republican in Congress who isn’t retiring say ANYTHING about Trump destroying our White House?
Are they just going to this madman do whatever he wants like a king?
This desecration should be used by every Dem candidate against every Repub for every office everywhere.
Are they just going to this madman do whatever he wants like a king?
This desecration should be used by every Dem candidate against every Repub for every office everywhere.
October 22, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Will ANY Republican in Congress who isn’t retiring say ANYTHING about Trump destroying our White House?
Are they just going to this madman do whatever he wants like a king?
This desecration should be used by every Dem candidate against every Repub for every office everywhere.
Are they just going to this madman do whatever he wants like a king?
This desecration should be used by every Dem candidate against every Repub for every office everywhere.
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"US Marshal shot during immigration enforcement in LA"
* article explains he was shot by an ICE officer whose weapon discharged when he used it to smash a car window
* article explains he was shot by an ICE officer whose weapon discharged when he used it to smash a car window
US Marshal shot during immigration enforcement operation in LA, reports say
A U.S. Marshal was shot while assisting an immigration enforcement operation, according to several reports.
www.kktv.com
October 21, 2025 at 8:28 PM
"US Marshal shot during immigration enforcement in LA"
* article explains he was shot by an ICE officer whose weapon discharged when he used it to smash a car window
* article explains he was shot by an ICE officer whose weapon discharged when he used it to smash a car window
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“He must be eliminated”: Pardoned Jan. 6 rioter arrested for alleged Jeffries death threat
www.salon.com
"He must be eliminated": Pardoned Jan. 6 rioter arrested for alleged Jeffries death threat - Salon.com
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October 21, 2025 at 8:29 PM
“He must be eliminated”: Pardoned Jan. 6 rioter arrested for alleged Jeffries death threat
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Legal experts are sounding the alarm on a shocking federal appeals court ruling that all but permitted President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops into Portland, Oregon. They warn that, if upheld, the order would give Trump unbridled power to use the military domestically
‘Dangerous and Legally Flawed’: Experts Slam Trump Judges’ Green Light for Portland Military Takeover - Democracy Docket
Legal experts are sounding the alarm on a shocking federal appeals court ruling that all but permitted President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops into Portland, Oregon.
www.democracydocket.com
October 21, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Legal experts are sounding the alarm on a shocking federal appeals court ruling that all but permitted President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops into Portland, Oregon. They warn that, if upheld, the order would give Trump unbridled power to use the military domestically
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Trump is compromised.
On Epstein. AND we see it AGAIN with Putin.
Almost every person I know outside the US finds this obvious.
Everything I've learned in behavioral psychology, supports this.
HIS behavior supports this, daily!
Occam's Razor supports this.
Trump IS compromised.
On Epstein. AND we see it AGAIN with Putin.
Almost every person I know outside the US finds this obvious.
Everything I've learned in behavioral psychology, supports this.
HIS behavior supports this, daily!
Occam's Razor supports this.
Trump IS compromised.
October 17, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Trump is compromised.
On Epstein. AND we see it AGAIN with Putin.
Almost every person I know outside the US finds this obvious.
Everything I've learned in behavioral psychology, supports this.
HIS behavior supports this, daily!
Occam's Razor supports this.
Trump IS compromised.
On Epstein. AND we see it AGAIN with Putin.
Almost every person I know outside the US finds this obvious.
Everything I've learned in behavioral psychology, supports this.
HIS behavior supports this, daily!
Occam's Razor supports this.
Trump IS compromised.
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You know who else wanted to “end the war”?
☑️ Hitler
By colonizing a bunch of neighboring states and killing everyone who disagreed
☑️ Hitler
By colonizing a bunch of neighboring states and killing everyone who disagreed
Q: What if Putin doesn't agree to peace during your meeting in Hungary? What then?
TRUMP: Let's see what happens. I think he will. I think President Putin wants to end the war.
TRUMP: Let's see what happens. I think he will. I think President Putin wants to end the war.
October 17, 2025 at 6:35 PM
You know who else wanted to “end the war”?
☑️ Hitler
By colonizing a bunch of neighboring states and killing everyone who disagreed
☑️ Hitler
By colonizing a bunch of neighboring states and killing everyone who disagreed
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I wrote a brief article on age perception in fiction that is now available at BookTrib.
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Kick-Ass Grandparents: Why Horror Needs More Elderly Heroes | BookTrib.
Perception is everything. When we’re kids, we look at teenagers like they’re these wizened old ones who, often times, we aspire to be like, thinking that’s the epitome of being an adult. When we enter...
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October 17, 2025 at 8:42 PM
I wrote a brief article on age perception in fiction that is now available at BookTrib.
booktrib.com/2025/10/17/k...
booktrib.com/2025/10/17/k...