Clutching Spoons
@clutchingspoons.bsky.social
Lifelong anxiety prepared me for this moment.
She/her. I love dogs and science and hate bigots.
Newly adopted by #uglydogs.
She/her. I love dogs and science and hate bigots.
Newly adopted by #uglydogs.
I can’t recall which of the #uglydogs asked about books, but seeing @mac-b5.stickimporters.com collection of discworld novels inspired me to start rereading them on my 3 week journey to my father’s memorial. Currently reading I Shall Wear Midnight.
July 27, 2025 at 5:19 AM
I can’t recall which of the #uglydogs asked about books, but seeing @mac-b5.stickimporters.com collection of discworld novels inspired me to start rereading them on my 3 week journey to my father’s memorial. Currently reading I Shall Wear Midnight.
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There is no mass-deportation campaign going on right now. Deportation is a process.
This is kidnapping and human trafficking.
This is kidnapping and human trafficking.
June 8, 2025 at 10:19 PM
There is no mass-deportation campaign going on right now. Deportation is a process.
This is kidnapping and human trafficking.
This is kidnapping and human trafficking.
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Reminder: the Taylor Swift and Bruce Springsteen posts are just to distract from the Qatari "gift" or the fact that he's trying to rip Medicare and Medicaid from millions of Americans right now.
May 16, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Reminder: the Taylor Swift and Bruce Springsteen posts are just to distract from the Qatari "gift" or the fact that he's trying to rip Medicare and Medicaid from millions of Americans right now.
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New from me: Everything feels overwhelming. But here is a tangible thing you can do: write a comment to oppose Trump's plan to convert 50,000 career civil servants into political appointees. Deadline is May 23. Please share!
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/here-is-a-...
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/here-is-a-...
Here is a specific thing you can do to fight Trump's politicization of public services
Plus: what I wrote in Science about the revised Schedule F
donmoynihan.substack.com
May 9, 2025 at 12:33 PM
New from me: Everything feels overwhelming. But here is a tangible thing you can do: write a comment to oppose Trump's plan to convert 50,000 career civil servants into political appointees. Deadline is May 23. Please share!
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/here-is-a-...
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/here-is-a-...
I’ve only gotten to know the lovely @ravenmae.bsky.social recently, but I can tell you one thing for certain: she is a beautiful human who even through her own personal hardships prioritizes others. In a crazy world, we need more humans like @ravenmae.bsky.social. Please donate if you can.
I know everyone is struggling but I need help. Due to my loss of income, dad & I are at risk of losing the house from debt. Any help/reskeet you can give me to hold onto this house until we're better situated to sell it vs losing it would be greatly appreciated.
gofund.me/fa508967
gofund.me/fa508967
Donate to Help RavenMae Save Her Home from Bankruptcy, organized by Jane Powers
I haven’t been able to work due to my failing health. My dad, who lives with m… Jane Powers needs your support for Help RavenMae Save Her Home from Bankruptcy
gofund.me
May 4, 2025 at 4:23 AM
I’ve only gotten to know the lovely @ravenmae.bsky.social recently, but I can tell you one thing for certain: she is a beautiful human who even through her own personal hardships prioritizes others. In a crazy world, we need more humans like @ravenmae.bsky.social. Please donate if you can.
May 4, 2025 at 2:42 AM
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1/ People sometimes need a jarring reminder of how far down the path Trump administration is going toward authoritarian assertions of power
A sign:
John Yoo, architect of torture memos and maximal presidential powers, sharply rebukes President Trump and DOJ actions on 4 grounds
@npr.org interview
A sign:
John Yoo, architect of torture memos and maximal presidential powers, sharply rebukes President Trump and DOJ actions on 4 grounds
@npr.org interview
A legal architect of Guantanamo questions Trump's El Salvador plan
Podcast Episode · Consider This from NPR · 05/02/2025 · 10m
podcasts.apple.com
May 3, 2025 at 12:03 AM
1/ People sometimes need a jarring reminder of how far down the path Trump administration is going toward authoritarian assertions of power
A sign:
John Yoo, architect of torture memos and maximal presidential powers, sharply rebukes President Trump and DOJ actions on 4 grounds
@npr.org interview
A sign:
John Yoo, architect of torture memos and maximal presidential powers, sharply rebukes President Trump and DOJ actions on 4 grounds
@npr.org interview
Congress is proposing cutting every meaningful program (nutrition/food, science, education) that actually helps people, but let’s spend millions on a parade instead. The rage this makes me feel is deep.
The Army confirmed Friday there will be a military parade on President Donald Trump’s birthday in June, as part of the celebrations around the service’s 250th birthday.
Military parade to celebrate the Army's 250th anniversary will be held on Trump's birthday
The Army has confirmed there will be a military parade on President Donald Trump’s birthday in June, as part of the celebration around the service’s 250th birthday.
bit.ly
May 3, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Congress is proposing cutting every meaningful program (nutrition/food, science, education) that actually helps people, but let’s spend millions on a parade instead. The rage this makes me feel is deep.
I work in climate adaptation/mitigation and this is depressing as heck because we were already screwed. Now we are actively trying to kill the population off.
The Senate voted today to overturn an EPA rule limiting the 7 most hazardous air pollutants emitted by chemical plants, oil refineries, and other industries (all Democrats voted NAY). This is the FIRST time in the 55-year history of the Clean Air Act that Congress has scaled back protections.
May 2, 2025 at 4:25 AM
I work in climate adaptation/mitigation and this is depressing as heck because we were already screwed. Now we are actively trying to kill the population off.
For some reason I agreed to take a (very, incredibly needy) foster puppy overnight. She almost certainly was taken away from her mom too soon. But the cuteness!
May 2, 2025 at 3:45 AM
For some reason I agreed to take a (very, incredibly needy) foster puppy overnight. She almost certainly was taken away from her mom too soon. But the cuteness!
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Probably worth saving this number
April 25, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Probably worth saving this number
Someone spent his first 24 hours (maybe ever) without a dog buddy. He is timid but adjusting. The shelter asked me to take a 5lb dog tomorrow, so he will have a new buddy.
April 26, 2025 at 4:16 AM
Someone spent his first 24 hours (maybe ever) without a dog buddy. He is timid but adjusting. The shelter asked me to take a 5lb dog tomorrow, so he will have a new buddy.
Update on Bandit: Learning how to dog is going well. He likes to collect treasures overnight and sleep in too-small beds (he has choices). #uglydogs #adoptable
April 24, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Update on Bandit: Learning how to dog is going well. He likes to collect treasures overnight and sleep in too-small beds (he has choices). #uglydogs #adoptable
If anything hit me at ~88mph, I am pretty sure I would have more than a bruise.
New York Yankees leadoff hitter Ben Rice bruised his left elbow when hit by an 88.2 mph slider from Manuel Rodriguez in the fourth inning of a 10-8, 10-inning loss to the Tampa Bay Rays.
X-ray negative after Yankees' Ben Rice hit on left elbow by pitch
New York Yankees leadoff hitter Ben Rice bruised his left elbow when hit by an 88.2 mph slider from Manuel Rodríguez in the fourth inning of a 10-8, 10-inning loss to the Tampa Bay Rays.
bit.ly
April 20, 2025 at 3:38 AM
If anything hit me at ~88mph, I am pretty sure I would have more than a bruise.
Bandit is a border collie mix, 1 of 12 dogs rescued from a hoarding case. I knew about the dogs, but an #uglydogs member sharing a photo of one of the other dogs is how Bandit ended up moving in with me. I reached out to the shelter I foster with after seeing their post, and learned Bandit (1/2)
April 19, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Bandit is a border collie mix, 1 of 12 dogs rescued from a hoarding case. I knew about the dogs, but an #uglydogs member sharing a photo of one of the other dogs is how Bandit ended up moving in with me. I reached out to the shelter I foster with after seeing their post, and learned Bandit (1/2)
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History always has a lesson.
April 19, 2025 at 12:45 PM
History always has a lesson.
My new foster has not spent much time with humans, be we quickly figured out together that cheese is delicious and worth interaction for. #uglydogs
April 19, 2025 at 12:04 AM
My new foster has not spent much time with humans, be we quickly figured out together that cheese is delicious and worth interaction for. #uglydogs
Late, as usual, to the party, but Game of Thrones is just Wheel of Time fan fiction. #gameofthrones #wheeloftime #fanfic
April 13, 2025 at 4:25 AM
Late, as usual, to the party, but Game of Thrones is just Wheel of Time fan fiction. #gameofthrones #wheeloftime #fanfic
I promised the #uglydogs I would post photos of my fosters, and I felt we could all use some happy news today. This pup is doing great in his new home. He is obsessed with the cat and in love with his new family. They sent me this picture with the update.
April 10, 2025 at 11:19 PM
I promised the #uglydogs I would post photos of my fosters, and I felt we could all use some happy news today. This pup is doing great in his new home. He is obsessed with the cat and in love with his new family. They sent me this picture with the update.
I really love spicy Ken Jennings.
Men will literally start a trade war with every other nation on earth instead of going to therapy.
lol come on
April 8, 2025 at 3:59 AM
I really love spicy Ken Jennings.
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SCOTUS inadvertently explaining why we choose the bear
April 8, 2025 at 12:17 AM
SCOTUS inadvertently explaining why we choose the bear
This was something to participate in. The movement is growing. And if being around people isn’t your thing, there are other ways to participate. Make calls, help people locally, build community. It is all important.
Yesterday was incredible. The official count is in — 5.2 million people joined the #HandsOff protest nationwide. So many are asking: what’s next? Mark your calendars: 4/19 is the next nationwide day of protest.
April 6, 2025 at 3:32 PM
This was something to participate in. The movement is growing. And if being around people isn’t your thing, there are other ways to participate. Make calls, help people locally, build community. It is all important.
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The North Carolina Court of Appeals has ruled, in a 2-1 decision, that more than 60,000 votes cast in last year’s tightly contested state Supreme Court race must now be verified and recounted. This comes after two recounts already confirmed the original outcome.
April 6, 2025 at 1:25 PM
The North Carolina Court of Appeals has ruled, in a 2-1 decision, that more than 60,000 votes cast in last year’s tightly contested state Supreme Court race must now be verified and recounted. This comes after two recounts already confirmed the original outcome.