May Wells
@ca2vawells.bsky.social
Museum, art, and architecture lover. Mom to two kind and loving adults (and one goofy and sweet labradoodle).
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There’s renewable energy ads and there’s mother**cking wind farm ads. This, blissfully, is the latter.
July 31, 2025 at 5:03 PM
There’s renewable energy ads and there’s mother**cking wind farm ads. This, blissfully, is the latter.
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Computers used to scream every time they connected to the Internet. They knew. They tried to warn us. We did not listen.
June 22, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Computers used to scream every time they connected to the Internet. They knew. They tried to warn us. We did not listen.
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Marilyn Monroe, born 99 years ago today.
When Ella Fitzgerald couldn’t get booked at the Mocambo Club because she was Black, Monroe (at the height of her own fame) called the owner and told him if he booked Ella, she would take a front table every night.
And she did.
#RIP
When Ella Fitzgerald couldn’t get booked at the Mocambo Club because she was Black, Monroe (at the height of her own fame) called the owner and told him if he booked Ella, she would take a front table every night.
And she did.
#RIP
June 1, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Marilyn Monroe, born 99 years ago today.
When Ella Fitzgerald couldn’t get booked at the Mocambo Club because she was Black, Monroe (at the height of her own fame) called the owner and told him if he booked Ella, she would take a front table every night.
And she did.
#RIP
When Ella Fitzgerald couldn’t get booked at the Mocambo Club because she was Black, Monroe (at the height of her own fame) called the owner and told him if he booked Ella, she would take a front table every night.
And she did.
#RIP
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Are you kidding me?! Think twice before you take that cruise. I worked the COVID cruise evacuations—they scarred me for life. And now? They’ve gutted the CDC unit that inspects cruise ships for norovirus, E. coli & other outbreaks. This is how preventable disasters happen. Again.
CDC's cruise ship inspectors laid off amid bad year for outbreaks
The steep cuts to the cruise ship inspection team baffled officials in the program, which is not paid for by taxpayer dollars.
www.cbsnews.com
April 11, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Are you kidding me?! Think twice before you take that cruise. I worked the COVID cruise evacuations—they scarred me for life. And now? They’ve gutted the CDC unit that inspects cruise ships for norovirus, E. coli & other outbreaks. This is how preventable disasters happen. Again.
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The Wrigley Field bleachers welcomed an unusual guest: geese, who nested next to the center-field seats underneath the scoreboard.
Several rows of the bleachers were blocked off while two Canada geese stood on a roof nearby.
"Protecting our fans, and our feathered guest, is our top priority.”
Several rows of the bleachers were blocked off while two Canada geese stood on a roof nearby.
"Protecting our fans, and our feathered guest, is our top priority.”
Geese make nest next to Wrigley Field’s bleachers: ‘They wanted the best view of the game. They’re diehard fans’
The iconic Wrigley Field bleachers welcomed an unusual guest during the Chicago Cubs’ series against the San Diego Padres this weekend.
www.chicagotribune.com
April 7, 2025 at 2:36 PM
The Wrigley Field bleachers welcomed an unusual guest: geese, who nested next to the center-field seats underneath the scoreboard.
Several rows of the bleachers were blocked off while two Canada geese stood on a roof nearby.
"Protecting our fans, and our feathered guest, is our top priority.”
Several rows of the bleachers were blocked off while two Canada geese stood on a roof nearby.
"Protecting our fans, and our feathered guest, is our top priority.”
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25 February 1931 | A German Jewish boy, Gert Wolfgang Schönfeld, was born in Berlin.
In February 1943 he was deported to #Auschwitz and murdered in a gas chamber.
In February 1943 he was deported to #Auschwitz and murdered in a gas chamber.
February 25, 2025 at 6:00 AM
25 February 1931 | A German Jewish boy, Gert Wolfgang Schönfeld, was born in Berlin.
In February 1943 he was deported to #Auschwitz and murdered in a gas chamber.
In February 1943 he was deported to #Auschwitz and murdered in a gas chamber.
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16 February 1901 | A Czech Jewish woman, Vilémina Boschanová, was born in Prague. She was a clerk.
She was Deported to #Auschwitz from the #Theresienstadt ghetto on 4 October 1944. She did not survive.
She was Deported to #Auschwitz from the #Theresienstadt ghetto on 4 October 1944. She did not survive.
February 16, 2025 at 3:00 AM
16 February 1901 | A Czech Jewish woman, Vilémina Boschanová, was born in Prague. She was a clerk.
She was Deported to #Auschwitz from the #Theresienstadt ghetto on 4 October 1944. She did not survive.
She was Deported to #Auschwitz from the #Theresienstadt ghetto on 4 October 1944. She did not survive.
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14 February 1920 | A Polish Jew, Josef Genendel, was born in Krakow. A fitter.
In #Auschwitz from 25 October 1941.
No. 22284
He perished in the camp on November 4, 1941.
In #Auschwitz from 25 October 1941.
No. 22284
He perished in the camp on November 4, 1941.
February 14, 2025 at 9:00 PM
14 February 1920 | A Polish Jew, Josef Genendel, was born in Krakow. A fitter.
In #Auschwitz from 25 October 1941.
No. 22284
He perished in the camp on November 4, 1941.
In #Auschwitz from 25 October 1941.
No. 22284
He perished in the camp on November 4, 1941.
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Dementia has robbed my best friend of his mind and memory. Amy Bloom's husband would not let Alzheimer's take his personality before death. He peacefully died with assisted suicide at Dignitas in Zurich.
"I did not want him to see fear in my face, I also didn't feel fear at that moment."
"I did not want him to see fear in my face, I also didn't feel fear at that moment."
February 5, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Dementia has robbed my best friend of his mind and memory. Amy Bloom's husband would not let Alzheimer's take his personality before death. He peacefully died with assisted suicide at Dignitas in Zurich.
"I did not want him to see fear in my face, I also didn't feel fear at that moment."
"I did not want him to see fear in my face, I also didn't feel fear at that moment."
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"I knew this is what he wanted, and he was at peace with it, and he was glad to be able to accomplish what he had wanted to accomplish."
www.npr.org/sections/hea...
www.npr.org/sections/hea...
After an Alzheimer's diagnosis, her husband asked for help to die with dignity
Novelist Amy Bloom talks about how, at her husband's insistence, she traveled with him to Zurich so he could legally terminate his life. Her new memoir is In Love.
www.npr.org
February 5, 2025 at 6:36 PM
"I knew this is what he wanted, and he was at peace with it, and he was glad to be able to accomplish what he had wanted to accomplish."
www.npr.org/sections/hea...
www.npr.org/sections/hea...
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4 February 1917 | A Polish Jewish dancer Franciszka Mann was born. She was most probably the woman who on 23 October 1943, inside the undressing room of gas chamber II at Auschwitz II-Birkenau, seized SS man Josef Schillinger’s pistol, shot him & wounded SS man Wilhelm Emmerich.
February 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM
4 February 1917 | A Polish Jewish dancer Franciszka Mann was born. She was most probably the woman who on 23 October 1943, inside the undressing room of gas chamber II at Auschwitz II-Birkenau, seized SS man Josef Schillinger’s pistol, shot him & wounded SS man Wilhelm Emmerich.
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If you don't want to be accused of racism, don't vote for a fucking racist, this isn't exactly rocket science my dudes
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GOP pollster says Trump voters ‘tired’ of being accused of racism
Republican pollster Frank Luntz said on Friday that President Trump’s voters are “tired” of being accused of being sexist and racist. In a discussion about Trump’s remarks linking diversity, equity…
thehill.com
February 2, 2025 at 6:34 PM
If you don't want to be accused of racism, don't vote for a fucking racist, this isn't exactly rocket science my dudes
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1 February 1925 | A French Jewish woman, Suzanne Sahel, was born in Tilimsan (Tlemcen) in Algeria.
On 21 September 1942 she was deported from Pithiviers to #Auschwitz. She did not survive.
On 21 September 1942 she was deported from Pithiviers to #Auschwitz. She did not survive.
February 1, 2025 at 3:00 PM
1 February 1925 | A French Jewish woman, Suzanne Sahel, was born in Tilimsan (Tlemcen) in Algeria.
On 21 September 1942 she was deported from Pithiviers to #Auschwitz. She did not survive.
On 21 September 1942 she was deported from Pithiviers to #Auschwitz. She did not survive.
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How can everyday citizens help protect democracy? Marc Elias shares 10 ways you can make a difference.
Ten Things We Can All Do to Protect Democracy
From Marc | The most common question I receive is how everyday citizens can help in the fight for democracy.
www.democracydocket.com
January 30, 2025 at 5:00 PM
How can everyday citizens help protect democracy? Marc Elias shares 10 ways you can make a difference.
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Auschwitz was at the end of a long process. It did not start from gas chambers.
This hatred was gradually developed by humans. From ideas, words, stereotypes & prejudice through legal exclusion, dehumanization & escalating violence... to systematic and industrial murder.
Auschwitz took time.
This hatred was gradually developed by humans. From ideas, words, stereotypes & prejudice through legal exclusion, dehumanization & escalating violence... to systematic and industrial murder.
Auschwitz took time.
January 28, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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While we’re banning books…
Finland is teaching children in school how to recognize fake news and propaganda as part of critical thinking and civic responsibility. Some of this will seem very familiar.
Be. Like. Finland.
Finland is teaching children in school how to recognize fake news and propaganda as part of critical thinking and civic responsibility. Some of this will seem very familiar.
Be. Like. Finland.
January 4, 2025 at 6:01 PM
While we’re banning books…
Finland is teaching children in school how to recognize fake news and propaganda as part of critical thinking and civic responsibility. Some of this will seem very familiar.
Be. Like. Finland.
Finland is teaching children in school how to recognize fake news and propaganda as part of critical thinking and civic responsibility. Some of this will seem very familiar.
Be. Like. Finland.
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I can’t love this more.
January 5, 2025 at 3:46 PM
I can’t love this more.
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To honor one of the most compassionate Americans we've ever known, consider an act of kindness today, for a loved one or even a stranger, however small.
Be the reason someone feels seen today. Sometimes all it takes is a kind word or a sincere gesture.
It will make Jimmy smile.
Be the reason someone feels seen today. Sometimes all it takes is a kind word or a sincere gesture.
It will make Jimmy smile.
December 30, 2024 at 2:18 PM
To honor one of the most compassionate Americans we've ever known, consider an act of kindness today, for a loved one or even a stranger, however small.
Be the reason someone feels seen today. Sometimes all it takes is a kind word or a sincere gesture.
It will make Jimmy smile.
Be the reason someone feels seen today. Sometimes all it takes is a kind word or a sincere gesture.
It will make Jimmy smile.
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*Gaetz report gets released*
Fox News:
Fox News:
December 23, 2024 at 5:55 PM
*Gaetz report gets released*
Fox News:
Fox News:
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(🎁) GIFT ARTICLE: On Christmas Eve, this staggeringly important series of late-October-2024 revelations by the conservative WSJ regarding lies Elon Musk told to America about his relationship with Vladimir Putin must be read by everyone.
The timeline here suggests a compromised incoming government.
The timeline here suggests a compromised incoming government.
Exclusive | Elon Musk’s Secret Conversations With Vladimir Putin
Regular contacts between world’s richest man and America’s chief antagonist raise security concerns. Topics include geopolitics, business and personal matters.
www.wsj.com
December 24, 2024 at 9:07 AM
(🎁) GIFT ARTICLE: On Christmas Eve, this staggeringly important series of late-October-2024 revelations by the conservative WSJ regarding lies Elon Musk told to America about his relationship with Vladimir Putin must be read by everyone.
The timeline here suggests a compromised incoming government.
The timeline here suggests a compromised incoming government.
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Germans expected the Christmas market terrorist to be an Islamic extremist—he turned out to be a psychotherapist with strong Islamophobic, anti-immigrant views, despite being an immigrant himself.
He’s also voiced support for the far-right, neo-Nazi AfD party—just like Elon Musk did a few days ago.
He’s also voiced support for the far-right, neo-Nazi AfD party—just like Elon Musk did a few days ago.
December 23, 2024 at 3:51 AM
Germans expected the Christmas market terrorist to be an Islamic extremist—he turned out to be a psychotherapist with strong Islamophobic, anti-immigrant views, despite being an immigrant himself.
He’s also voiced support for the far-right, neo-Nazi AfD party—just like Elon Musk did a few days ago.
He’s also voiced support for the far-right, neo-Nazi AfD party—just like Elon Musk did a few days ago.
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I don’t know who made this but great job
December 23, 2024 at 1:42 AM
I don’t know who made this but great job
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A little piece of knowledge that touched me years ago when I first heard about it: In Japan, people who arrive early to work park further away from the entrance so that those who arrive later can arrive on time.
Our world needs more of this lived compassion. Much, much more.
Our world needs more of this lived compassion. Much, much more.
December 22, 2024 at 3:05 PM
A little piece of knowledge that touched me years ago when I first heard about it: In Japan, people who arrive early to work park further away from the entrance so that those who arrive later can arrive on time.
Our world needs more of this lived compassion. Much, much more.
Our world needs more of this lived compassion. Much, much more.