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alextheis.bsky.social
@alextheis.bsky.social
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Baker, gardener, cook, amateur photographer, special educator, father, husband, son, birder, cat dude. I have limited patience for conspiracy theories and arguments not based in logic. Best evening? A nice bourbon in front of the fire pit.
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alextheis.bsky.social
Cook County, IL.

#geomagneticstorm #spaceweather
An aurora across the street from my place. It’s a pinkish purple moving up in several “lines.” It’s framed by a few trees. Aurora in Cook County, IL makes a halo around a maple tree.
November 12, 2025 at 3:10 AM
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Strong lighthouse keeper vibes in that picture.
Very bearded lighthouse keeper with a cat curled up in his beard. Picture is black and white and dates to the late 1800s.
October 16, 2025 at 1:05 AM
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Possibly an American Kestrel. It’s a guess, based on size, general shape, and markings.
American Kestrel perched on a log. American Kestrel in flight.
October 16, 2025 at 12:51 AM
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Fuck ICE.
ICIRR Eyes on ICE Update: Since approximately 8am today, the Rapid Response Network verified the presence of federal agents in Berwyn and Cicero at the McDonald's on 29th and Cicero and 26th and Ridgeland. 5 agents were spotted. One person was detained. To report any possible ICE activity, or if you know someone who has been detained, call the Family Support Hotline at 1-855-435-7693 You have the right to film police activity, the right to remain silent, the right to speak to an attorney, and the right to refuse to sign anything. For a digital download of our KYR card visit: bit.ly/ICIRRCards Actualizacion de ICIRR Ojos en ICE: Desde aproximadamente a las 8am de hoy, la Red de Respuesta Rapida verifico la presencia de agentes federales en Cicero y Berwyn en al Mcdonalds en 29th y Cicero y 26th y Ridgeland. Se avistaron 5 agentes. Los agentes conducian un SUV negro, un minivan negra, y SUV blanco. Se realizo un arresto. Si hay alguna actividad posible de ICE, o conoce a alguien que ha sido detenido, llame a la Linea de Apoyo Familiar al 1-855-435-7693. Usted tiene el derecho de grabar la actividad policial, el derecho a permanecer en silencio, el derecho a hablar con un abogado y el derecho a negarse a firmar cualquier documento. Para descargar nuestra tarjeta de Conozca Sus Derechos (KYR) digitalmente viste: bit.ly/ICIRRCards
October 4, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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I mean, he has only a couple followers and is yelling about (checks notes) being desperate for engagement.
October 4, 2025 at 2:45 AM
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Zaddy sure is a heavy hitter.
October 4, 2025 at 1:41 AM
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ICE must be dismantled, but only after it is reduced to ruins through Congressional oversight and prosecution of the lawbreakers.
ICIRR Eyes on ICE Update 10/2/25: Since early this morning, the Rapid Response Network verified the presence of federal agents in multiple neighborhoods and suburbs across the Chicagoland area, including: Northwest side of Chicago Southwest side of Chicago South side of Chicago West side of Chicago Waukegan North Chicago Aurora Orland Park Elgin Glenview Joliet Rolling Meadows Schaumburg Multiple people have been abducted. ICE agents remain in locations across the region. Please take precautions. To report any possible ICE activity, or if you know someone who has been detained, call the Family Support Hotline at 1-855-435-7693. For a digital download of our KYR cards visit: bit.ly/ICIRRCards
October 2, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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This just in…
ICIRR Eyes on ICE Update: At approximately 1pm today, the Rapid Response Network verified the presence of over 50 federal agents in Downtown Chicago near Millennium Park, as well as the Apple Store, Chicago River, and other locations along Michigan Avenue. Agents remain in the area, and this is an ongoing operation. Please make informed decisions about travel to downtown today. Reminder: If you witness any possible ICE activity, or know someone who has been detained, call the Family Support Hotline at 855-435-7693 You have the right to film police activity, the right to remain silent, the right to speak to an attorney, and the right to refuse to sign anything. For a digital download of our KYR card visit: bit.ly/ICIRRCards
September 28, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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Notice advising that ICE is present at Cook County courthouse and Daley Center courthouse. Make a plan before going for appearances. Daley Center and Cook County courthouses where ICE is present. This is in Spanish.
September 9, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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Yes, the backgammon game is going spectacularly.
A long haired, tortoiseshell cat decided to make the backgammon board (two shades of brown, surrounded by dark brown suede with stones on various points) her bed.
August 28, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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Steve Martin dressed in a white tee shirt with black apron. He has black hair. In his right hand he holds pliers. The pliers are in a man’s mouth.
August 26, 2025 at 2:50 AM
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Steve Martin in Little Shop of Horrors, cast as the dentist. Here he has black hair, is wearing a white tee shirt and black apron. He is holding pliers in his right hand, while looming over a man and pulling a tooth.
August 8, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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Cover of The Dark Knight Returns 30th Anniversary Edition. Batman is in dark silhouette, leaping in front of a lightning bolt, over a gray/blue cover. Title runs on the right side, vertically.
July 20, 2025 at 2:34 AM
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It’s the Waffle House fitness strategy!
Waffle House menu for hasbrowns explaining smothered, covered, chunked, topped, diced, peppered, capped, scattered all the way. Smothered - onions Covered- cheese Chunked - ham Topped - chili Diced - tomatoes Peppered - jalapeño peppers Capped - mushrooms Scattered all the way - all of the above
July 20, 2025 at 2:11 AM
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A new lifer for me! In LA for vacation, and saw this fellow at the beach. Long billed curlew, I think.
A buff, black, and off white bird with a very long, curved beak on the beach.
July 11, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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@nytimes.com Do you mother fucking sycophants have any sense of irony or self-reflection?
An actual push notification from the New York Times asking why the PRESS has moved on from the assassinations last Saturday. God, these dumb shits…
June 21, 2025 at 3:34 AM
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Today is a good day for baseball.
My kid, wearing his Cubs hat and Cubs jersey, making the walk up to our seats in left field at Wrigley.
June 20, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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@nytimes.com Lemme get this straight. Trans people fight for rights, you and @theatlantic.com begin a campaign against trans rights, which backs the GOP’s transphobia campaign, which then leads to court cases, which then leads to yesterday’s loss, and then you blame the victim. Fuck you.
Pic of New York Times cover piece called “How The Transgender Rights Movement Bet on the Supreme Court and Lost.” Trans flag is superimposed over a pic of SCOTUS building. This peak victim blaming from the Times, the same paper that praised Hitler, defended slavery, reports on right wing memes as news, all in an effort to keep its wealthy readers happy. Seriously, this “newspaper” should be out of business.
June 19, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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450,000 Americans died for this truth.
Hybrid of the Statue of Liberty and Uncle Sam pointing out that your duty as an American is to resist fascism.
June 14, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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Protest in Cleveland continues south on E 9th.

#nokings
Protest march against Trump on E 9th St in downtown Cleveland, with a smattering of signs and high rises.
June 14, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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Great picture!

Here’s my former toll keeper, Boleyn.
Sort of Russian Blue named Boleyn, patrolling the stair case by sticking her head through the railing.
June 14, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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Current mood.
A protestor carrying a sign reading “It’s so bad even the introverts are here.”
June 14, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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TACO
Caricature of Trump with TACO, and stubby chicken wing fingers.
June 14, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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No Kings Cleveland is over. Heading to the Free Stamp for part 2.
No Kings Cleveland crowd at Public Square near the Soldiers and Sailors Monument. Various protestors and signs in front of a Victorian monument.
June 14, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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Looking like Chicago.
View of downtown Chicago on 6/5/25 from Lincoln Park Zoo. 875 North Michigan Ave (formerly Hancock Tower), is shrouded in smoke from Canada, and low level clouds.
June 6, 2025 at 9:08 PM