Dori Smith
@yarnsmithdori.bsky.social
Knitter, spinner, crocheter, weaver, tatter. Occasional writer, when my broken brain lets me. Fibro and ME/CFS make my life... interesting. Theater person in another life, I love history, science, and travel. Liberal American. Crazy cat lady. She/her. Ally
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I concur. 💯
Read Steve Ladeck’s analysis for a fuller explanation of the likeliest explanation as to why Justice Jackson issued the administrative stay in the SNAP case:
bsky.app/profile/stev...
Attached highlights by me of most important sections for brevity.
Read Steve Ladeck’s analysis for a fuller explanation of the likeliest explanation as to why Justice Jackson issued the administrative stay in the SNAP case:
bsky.app/profile/stev...
Attached highlights by me of most important sections for brevity.
November 8, 2025 at 4:43 PM
I concur. 💯
Read Steve Ladeck’s analysis for a fuller explanation of the likeliest explanation as to why Justice Jackson issued the administrative stay in the SNAP case:
bsky.app/profile/stev...
Attached highlights by me of most important sections for brevity.
Read Steve Ladeck’s analysis for a fuller explanation of the likeliest explanation as to why Justice Jackson issued the administrative stay in the SNAP case:
bsky.app/profile/stev...
Attached highlights by me of most important sections for brevity.
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@hcrichardson.bsky.social is doing the work here, explaining the complexities of the past hours.
Please stay informed as to why actions are taken past the what has happened.
Confusion is weakness. Let's take what we learn to those who may have missed it.
Please stay informed as to why actions are taken past the what has happened.
Confusion is weakness. Let's take what we learn to those who may have missed it.
ICYMI (like I did): Say what you want about Schumer, but we gotta give him credit for having made this chess move.
The more you know…
The more you know…
Shutdown Offer | Explainer
YouTube video by Heather Cox Richardson
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November 8, 2025 at 5:03 PM
@hcrichardson.bsky.social is doing the work here, explaining the complexities of the past hours.
Please stay informed as to why actions are taken past the what has happened.
Confusion is weakness. Let's take what we learn to those who may have missed it.
Please stay informed as to why actions are taken past the what has happened.
Confusion is weakness. Let's take what we learn to those who may have missed it.
Starting in 2 days, a lot of people are going to be losing money they need to buy food. I am one of those people. I don't need anything myself because I have some extra food and spare cash, but if you read this and are able, please donate to your local food pantry. Money is best, anything helps.
October 30, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Starting in 2 days, a lot of people are going to be losing money they need to buy food. I am one of those people. I don't need anything myself because I have some extra food and spare cash, but if you read this and are able, please donate to your local food pantry. Money is best, anything helps.
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If you're a writer/other creator in the United States, consider creating an LLC for your business and then signing up for a local area Chamber of Commerce. Many of them have health insurance plans that pool their members and members of other CoCs to create insurance efficiencies relative to ACA.
October 20, 2025 at 6:14 PM
If you're a writer/other creator in the United States, consider creating an LLC for your business and then signing up for a local area Chamber of Commerce. Many of them have health insurance plans that pool their members and members of other CoCs to create insurance efficiencies relative to ACA.
I've been watching a series called "History's Verdict" on Magellan streaming, which talks about various leaders during WWII. It's been very good in covering other leaders, but doesn't even mention Japanese internment camps in the show about Roosevelt. I was very surprised.
October 10, 2025 at 6:11 PM
I've been watching a series called "History's Verdict" on Magellan streaming, which talks about various leaders during WWII. It's been very good in covering other leaders, but doesn't even mention Japanese internment camps in the show about Roosevelt. I was very surprised.
Data centers: why do they raise electricity prices? Bill the centers for what they use. I know it's a problem here in central Ohio but my brain's not firing on all neurons these days. Are residents subsidizing these centers?
September 9, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Data centers: why do they raise electricity prices? Bill the centers for what they use. I know it's a problem here in central Ohio but my brain's not firing on all neurons these days. Are residents subsidizing these centers?
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WITCH UNMASKED - a story about unmasking, by way of confused bisexual horniness.
Corey, a queer black undiagnosed autistic goth who struggles with going nonverbal, meets Dee - a transmasc ADHD artist, accidentally gets them sucked into his fae pact.
#PosterPit #PosterPitW #A #F #R
Corey, a queer black undiagnosed autistic goth who struggles with going nonverbal, meets Dee - a transmasc ADHD artist, accidentally gets them sucked into his fae pact.
#PosterPit #PosterPitW #A #F #R
August 16, 2025 at 9:12 PM
WITCH UNMASKED - a story about unmasking, by way of confused bisexual horniness.
Corey, a queer black undiagnosed autistic goth who struggles with going nonverbal, meets Dee - a transmasc ADHD artist, accidentally gets them sucked into his fae pact.
#PosterPit #PosterPitW #A #F #R
Corey, a queer black undiagnosed autistic goth who struggles with going nonverbal, meets Dee - a transmasc ADHD artist, accidentally gets them sucked into his fae pact.
#PosterPit #PosterPitW #A #F #R
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Bypassing the elected representatives of the Ukrainian people is antidemocratic
It replaces the consent of the governed with decisions made over their heads by leaders of other polities - one a faltering democracy, the other a terrorist regime
It replaces the consent of the governed with decisions made over their heads by leaders of other polities - one a faltering democracy, the other a terrorist regime
August 15, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Bypassing the elected representatives of the Ukrainian people is antidemocratic
It replaces the consent of the governed with decisions made over their heads by leaders of other polities - one a faltering democracy, the other a terrorist regime
It replaces the consent of the governed with decisions made over their heads by leaders of other polities - one a faltering democracy, the other a terrorist regime
This is a really great essay on AI's effect on writing and how one professor approached it in his writing class. I have been writing most of my life and have always considered AI a bad tool for this job; the article was eye opening and also verifying.
lithub.com/what-happene...
lithub.com/what-happene...
What Happened When I Tried to Replace Myself with ChatGPT in My English Classroom
My students call it “Chat,” a cute nickname they all seem to have agreed on at some point. They use it to make study guides, interpret essay prompts, and register for classes, turning it loose on t…
lithub.com
August 1, 2025 at 5:11 PM
This is a really great essay on AI's effect on writing and how one professor approached it in his writing class. I have been writing most of my life and have always considered AI a bad tool for this job; the article was eye opening and also verifying.
lithub.com/what-happene...
lithub.com/what-happene...
interestingengineering.com/innovation/n...
This article seems to have solid evidence, but the company also had forgotten that if you make a lot of gold, the price will plummet. Am I missing something here? I'm not firing on all neurons these days.
This article seems to have solid evidence, but the company also had forgotten that if you make a lot of gold, the price will plummet. Am I missing something here? I'm not firing on all neurons these days.
Nuclear fusion reactors can turn mercury into gold, US firm claims
As per the company's claims, making gold from mercury is possible, and nuclear fusion will play a key role in the process.
interestingengineering.com
July 25, 2025 at 3:41 PM
interestingengineering.com/innovation/n...
This article seems to have solid evidence, but the company also had forgotten that if you make a lot of gold, the price will plummet. Am I missing something here? I'm not firing on all neurons these days.
This article seems to have solid evidence, but the company also had forgotten that if you make a lot of gold, the price will plummet. Am I missing something here? I'm not firing on all neurons these days.
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A BRIEF socialological and cultural modern history of the US region of Appalachia.
There is a reason this history is suppressed. It is inconvenient to the revisionist historical narratives of the wealthy and powerful.
Learning this (my) history opened my eyes.
A (probably very long) thread. 🧵
There is a reason this history is suppressed. It is inconvenient to the revisionist historical narratives of the wealthy and powerful.
Learning this (my) history opened my eyes.
A (probably very long) thread. 🧵
July 20, 2025 at 11:04 PM
A BRIEF socialological and cultural modern history of the US region of Appalachia.
There is a reason this history is suppressed. It is inconvenient to the revisionist historical narratives of the wealthy and powerful.
Learning this (my) history opened my eyes.
A (probably very long) thread. 🧵
There is a reason this history is suppressed. It is inconvenient to the revisionist historical narratives of the wealthy and powerful.
Learning this (my) history opened my eyes.
A (probably very long) thread. 🧵
This emails you solid ideas, which help both citizens and immigrants know their rights. It also offers faith or community groups help to people who may be vulnerable to visible ICE or kidnappings off the street.
We will continue to resist ICE in our churches act.faithfulamerica.org/sign/ice-rai...
We will continue to resist ICE in our churches act.faithfulamerica.org/sign/ice-rai...
SIGN: We will continue to welcome the stranger by resisting ICE >>
Recent ICE arrests in California took place on church property and targeted Iranian Christians. As social-justice Christians, we refuse to obey ICE in advance and commit to finding new ways to resist.
act.faithfulamerica.org
July 10, 2025 at 11:42 PM
This emails you solid ideas, which help both citizens and immigrants know their rights. It also offers faith or community groups help to people who may be vulnerable to visible ICE or kidnappings off the street.
We will continue to resist ICE in our churches act.faithfulamerica.org/sign/ice-rai...
We will continue to resist ICE in our churches act.faithfulamerica.org/sign/ice-rai...
Tonight, parents are mourning. I know people want to say the ones who voted for Abbot and 47 deserve it. This is why we all have to continue to show empathy. No one should have to bury their child. Let's hope they remember or learn how this tragedy happened and vote accordingly.
Children do not deserve to die because of choices the adults in their lives made.
Children should run through backyard sprinklers, get slobberz from a puppy, or make dandelion wishes.
To say that their parents or families deserve to experience this profound loss is wrong & uncalled for.
Children should run through backyard sprinklers, get slobberz from a puppy, or make dandelion wishes.
To say that their parents or families deserve to experience this profound loss is wrong & uncalled for.
July 6, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Tonight, parents are mourning. I know people want to say the ones who voted for Abbot and 47 deserve it. This is why we all have to continue to show empathy. No one should have to bury their child. Let's hope they remember or learn how this tragedy happened and vote accordingly.
Oh, and everyone should see this. There is more the same about us than there is different - at least, I hope so. There's been a lot of brainwashing out there, but we all want what's best for our families/loved ones.
www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/uni...?
www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/uni...?
Ahead of the country's 250th birthday, Americans share their hopes on 'wish walls.' Here's what they're saying
Leading up to the 250th birthday of the United States, thousands are sharing their dreams for the future online and in real life.
www.goodgoodgood.co
July 5, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Oh, and everyone should see this. There is more the same about us than there is different - at least, I hope so. There's been a lot of brainwashing out there, but we all want what's best for our families/loved ones.
www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/uni...?
www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/uni...?
Finally (for now!) I wanted to share this link about the National Parks Service in the USA, highlighted by Nice News. Nice News is a newsletter I get in my email which focuses on good things happening primarily in the USA. It is a breath of fresh air. #NPS nicenews.com/environment/...
America’s National Parks Are Precious — And Need Our Support
TBD.
nicenews.com
July 5, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Finally (for now!) I wanted to share this link about the National Parks Service in the USA, highlighted by Nice News. Nice News is a newsletter I get in my email which focuses on good things happening primarily in the USA. It is a breath of fresh air. #NPS nicenews.com/environment/...
I also wanted to share some pictures I took of a pair of armearmers I #handknit. I love to take pics of my knits out in nature when I can, so while I was out getting pics of these, I also grabbed some pics of flowers and other plants around my house. #naturephotos
July 5, 2025 at 8:01 PM
I also wanted to share some pictures I took of a pair of armearmers I #handknit. I love to take pics of my knits out in nature when I can, so while I was out getting pics of these, I also grabbed some pics of flowers and other plants around my house. #naturephotos
I know I've been quiet for a week. It was a Week. I'll be sharing a few extra things today that I didn't get the chance to before. But first: this is an awesome video! #jellyfish youtu.be/9D0eyl7-XQA?...
A Burst of Deep Sea Fireworks: Halitrephes Jelly | Nautilus Live
YouTube video by EVNautilus
youtu.be
July 5, 2025 at 7:58 PM
I know I've been quiet for a week. It was a Week. I'll be sharing a few extra things today that I didn't get the chance to before. But first: this is an awesome video! #jellyfish youtu.be/9D0eyl7-XQA?...
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My daughter helped me see this last night….that all the times people told me I didn’t understand the complexities of politics and finance were complete bullshit. I’ve just been pointing out things, naively thinking my bosses didn’t know how badly they were hurting people. But they knew.
June 28, 2025 at 5:37 PM
My daughter helped me see this last night….that all the times people told me I didn’t understand the complexities of politics and finance were complete bullshit. I’ve just been pointing out things, naively thinking my bosses didn’t know how badly they were hurting people. But they knew.
I babysat my niece yesterday. We had a great day making crafts and using our (well, mostly her) imagination in wonderful games. I love her so much and was glad for the time. I'm wiped out though and am taking it easy today. #ME/CFS never makes it easy. Worth it though.
Resting usually means TV at
Resting usually means TV at
June 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM
I babysat my niece yesterday. We had a great day making crafts and using our (well, mostly her) imagination in wonderful games. I love her so much and was glad for the time. I'm wiped out though and am taking it easy today. #ME/CFS never makes it easy. Worth it though.
Resting usually means TV at
Resting usually means TV at
Happy #Caturday! Elly loves sleeping with my sister and I when we're hanging out in our rooms, relaxing with a podcast or TV show and/or crafting. This particular position means she likes being in the same area, but does not want scritches.
June 21, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Happy #Caturday! Elly loves sleeping with my sister and I when we're hanging out in our rooms, relaxing with a podcast or TV show and/or crafting. This particular position means she likes being in the same area, but does not want scritches.
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June 21, 2025 at 3:42 AM