Andrea Schumacher
@abschumacher.bsky.social
Working at the intersection of weather and people. Nerdy about dogs and data. All opinions my own.
I SUPPORT FEDERAL WORKERS!
I SUPPORT FEDERAL WORKERS!
Seasoned cat people - how does this work? Do I learn to type one-handed?
December 5, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Seasoned cat people - how does this work? Do I learn to type one-handed?
New roomies Nimbus and Yuki. The dog is displeased.
November 29, 2025 at 11:32 PM
New roomies Nimbus and Yuki. The dog is displeased.
Cackling!
A List of Things Said to Have Been Ruined by Women
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November 7, 2025 at 4:49 AM
Cackling!
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Gals, if you're not absolutely ruining the workplace for certain kinds of men, you need to step up your game. 🩷
November 6, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Gals, if you're not absolutely ruining the workplace for certain kinds of men, you need to step up your game. 🩷
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BREAKING: Colorado voters approved a ballot measure that would raise state income taxes on higher-earning households to fund free meals for all public school students.
Follow AP for live updates.
Follow AP for live updates.
Live updates: US voters head to the polls in first general election since Trump's return to power
One year after Donald Trump retook the presidency, 2025 Election Day includes closely watched races for New York City mayor, New Jersey governor and California's Proposition 50.
bit.ly
November 5, 2025 at 3:33 AM
BREAKING: Colorado voters approved a ballot measure that would raise state income taxes on higher-earning households to fund free meals for all public school students.
Follow AP for live updates.
Follow AP for live updates.
I could really use a Clearly Canadian right about now.
November 2, 2025 at 4:14 AM
I could really use a Clearly Canadian right about now.
10+ hours making these halloween costume items from scratch (bc the decision was made too late to order something premade) and my sweet kiddo is on day 2 of being sick with a nasty fever. Curse you middle school germs!
(The costume is supposed to be Hornet from Hollow Knight Silksong, btw).
(The costume is supposed to be Hornet from Hollow Knight Silksong, btw).
October 31, 2025 at 3:19 PM
10+ hours making these halloween costume items from scratch (bc the decision was made too late to order something premade) and my sweet kiddo is on day 2 of being sick with a nasty fever. Curse you middle school germs!
(The costume is supposed to be Hornet from Hollow Knight Silksong, btw).
(The costume is supposed to be Hornet from Hollow Knight Silksong, btw).
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I keep seeing people say, oh, trans people must take a hit for the greater good and, first of all, no, you don't get to discard someone else's rights and second, we know from past experience that marginalized communities like theirs are merely the first to be targeted. They'll come for you next.
The White House plans to bar hospitals that treat transgender children and youth from getting any Medicare and Medicaid payments. The move would affect trans youth who have private insurance, too. n.pr/4qFa1mY
Trump pushes an end to medical care for transgender youth nationally
The White House plans to bar hospitals that treat transgender children and youth from getting any Medicare and Medicaid payments. The move would affect trans youth who have private insurance, too.
n.pr
October 30, 2025 at 11:56 PM
I keep seeing people say, oh, trans people must take a hit for the greater good and, first of all, no, you don't get to discard someone else's rights and second, we know from past experience that marginalized communities like theirs are merely the first to be targeted. They'll come for you next.
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THEY. WERE. DOING. THIS. WITHOUT. PAY.
NOAA’s hurricane hunter pilots (and Kermit The Frog hanging from the control panel) fly into Hurricane Melissa.
Extraordinary bravery, saving lives.
(🎥 Cmdr. Danielle Varwig, NOAA Corps).
NOAA’s hurricane hunter pilots (and Kermit The Frog hanging from the control panel) fly into Hurricane Melissa.
Extraordinary bravery, saving lives.
(🎥 Cmdr. Danielle Varwig, NOAA Corps).
October 30, 2025 at 2:01 PM
THEY. WERE. DOING. THIS. WITHOUT. PAY.
NOAA’s hurricane hunter pilots (and Kermit The Frog hanging from the control panel) fly into Hurricane Melissa.
Extraordinary bravery, saving lives.
(🎥 Cmdr. Danielle Varwig, NOAA Corps).
NOAA’s hurricane hunter pilots (and Kermit The Frog hanging from the control panel) fly into Hurricane Melissa.
Extraordinary bravery, saving lives.
(🎥 Cmdr. Danielle Varwig, NOAA Corps).
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"Damaging winds and heavy rainfall... will cause catastrophic and life-threatening flash flooding and numerous landslides before potentially devastating winds arrive... Extensive infrastructural damage, long-duration power and communication outages, and isolation of communities are expected." 💔😔
October 26, 2025 at 4:37 PM
"Damaging winds and heavy rainfall... will cause catastrophic and life-threatening flash flooding and numerous landslides before potentially devastating winds arrive... Extensive infrastructural damage, long-duration power and communication outages, and isolation of communities are expected." 💔😔
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NPR ran a story last night about NSF terminating funding for AI focused meteorology research & the (IMO) insane explanation they got from OMB. I shared my perspective on this and our continued insistence to shoot ourselves in the foot when it comes to scientific R&D. tinyurl.com/2kzujwz8
Trump Administration confirms that NSF AI meteorology institute funding cut because of "climate hysteria"
Ending of NOAA billion dollar climate disaster tracking another example of us becoming less prepared for a future affected by climate change.
tinyurl.com
October 23, 2025 at 2:23 PM
NPR ran a story last night about NSF terminating funding for AI focused meteorology research & the (IMO) insane explanation they got from OMB. I shared my perspective on this and our continued insistence to shoot ourselves in the foot when it comes to scientific R&D. tinyurl.com/2kzujwz8
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gotta love the popularity of big accounts like this that straight up lie about coverage. Or, in the case of @thetnholler.bsky.social, steal footage from smaller accounts.
Bluesky may not have too many nazis, but it definitely has its share of frauds taking advantage of rampant media illiteracy.
Bluesky may not have too many nazis, but it definitely has its share of frauds taking advantage of rampant media illiteracy.
NEW: There’s a disaster unfolding in Alaska right now. And no major network is covering it.
The remnants of Typhoon Halong battered western Alaska overnight. Homes, with people in them, have literally been swept into the Bering Strait.
At least 20 are missing. No comment from any federal agency.
The remnants of Typhoon Halong battered western Alaska overnight. Homes, with people in them, have literally been swept into the Bering Strait.
At least 20 are missing. No comment from any federal agency.
October 13, 2025 at 4:28 PM
gotta love the popularity of big accounts like this that straight up lie about coverage. Or, in the case of @thetnholler.bsky.social, steal footage from smaller accounts.
Bluesky may not have too many nazis, but it definitely has its share of frauds taking advantage of rampant media illiteracy.
Bluesky may not have too many nazis, but it definitely has its share of frauds taking advantage of rampant media illiteracy.
For some masochistic reason decided to binge-rewatch Six Feet Under. Guess I needed a good cry. Just finished the final episode, and if you've had that experience yourself I'm guessing you know just how not ok I am right now. Absolute gut-wrenching perfection.
October 10, 2025 at 5:18 PM
For some masochistic reason decided to binge-rewatch Six Feet Under. Guess I needed a good cry. Just finished the final episode, and if you've had that experience yourself I'm guessing you know just how not ok I am right now. Absolute gut-wrenching perfection.
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Does the news reflect what we die from?
October 7, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Does the news reflect what we die from?
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After increasing spending to $134,000 per student (!!!) and facing retention problems, the New College of Florida is apparently having discussions about privatization or closure after DeSantis leaves office.
Spending Soars, Rankings Fall at New College of Florida
Student outcomes and rankings are slipping at the liberal arts college while spending is up. Critics believe the college is at risk of implosion, and some are calling for privatization.
www.insidehighered.com
October 1, 2025 at 9:24 AM
After increasing spending to $134,000 per student (!!!) and facing retention problems, the New College of Florida is apparently having discussions about privatization or closure after DeSantis leaves office.
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I’m a sewage system. I also have a great personality.
September 30, 2025 at 11:33 PM
I’m a sewage system. I also have a great personality.
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I just keep seeing some guy running with his hair on fire. Brains are so weird.
September 29, 2025 at 12:45 AM
I just keep seeing some guy running with his hair on fire. Brains are so weird.
Having a nostalgic day remembering all the amazing dogs I’ve shared my life with. I really wish I could just have one more day with each of them. Of course this in no way diminishes my love for this smokeshow. Look at those “come hither” eyes. A world class leisure-pup. ❤️
September 26, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Having a nostalgic day remembering all the amazing dogs I’ve shared my life with. I really wish I could just have one more day with each of them. Of course this in no way diminishes my love for this smokeshow. Look at those “come hither” eyes. A world class leisure-pup. ❤️
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A look back at the weather extremes along Helene's path from Florida to Indiana, with the National Hurricane Center report: www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
Hurricane Helene began a path of destruction a year ago. Why was it was so deadly?
A combination of weather factors and geography helped make it one of the most brutal storms in the modern history of hurricanes.
www.usatoday.com
September 26, 2025 at 4:54 PM
A look back at the weather extremes along Helene's path from Florida to Indiana, with the National Hurricane Center report: www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
I love Annie.
This is Annie. She is a dental therapy dog. Her job is to help patients experiencing anxiety by providing emotional support. While dentists go through years of schooling to treat patients Annie is able to lower their blood pressure and reduce anxiety just by being there. 14/10 (TT: funny.bunny9215)
September 26, 2025 at 1:07 AM
I love Annie.
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Relaxing Tea Better Fucking Work https://theonion.com/relaxing-tea-better-fucking-work-1819579209/
September 20, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Relaxing Tea Better Fucking Work https://theonion.com/relaxing-tea-better-fucking-work-1819579209/
What really makes this the sweetest is the occasional soft sighs, but this photo will have to do.
September 21, 2025 at 2:29 PM
What really makes this the sweetest is the occasional soft sighs, but this photo will have to do.
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I’ve been working on this for a while. (I tried to find Bobbie more than a decade ago and failed.) Please do give it a read.
If you love the song “Me and Bobby McGee” you absolutely must read @elongreen.bsky.social on the life of the woman who inspired the song.
The Unlikely Story of the Secretary Who Inspired One of Music’s Greatest Songs
“Me and Bobby McGee” was originally about a woman—Barbara “Bobbie” McKee. I talked to her.
slate.com
September 20, 2025 at 2:02 PM
I’ve been working on this for a while. (I tried to find Bobbie more than a decade ago and failed.) Please do give it a read.