Dawn Olsen
@dmarieolsen.bsky.social
Writer. Runner. Midwesterner. Lives car-free in Indianapolis. Opinions are my own. (she/her) | dawn@makewordsgo.com
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chatgpt is down, post handmade em dashes
November 18, 2025 at 2:14 PM
chatgpt is down, post handmade em dashes
‼️ If you or anyone you know is facing food insecurity, please come to Fountain Square* for trick-or-treating. In addition to candy, I’m giving out applesauce, mac & cheese cups, crackers, fruit snacks, cereal, and more. No questions asked.
* I’m in the 1100 block of Lexington Avenue.
* I’m in the 1100 block of Lexington Avenue.
October 31, 2025 at 9:19 PM
‼️ If you or anyone you know is facing food insecurity, please come to Fountain Square* for trick-or-treating. In addition to candy, I’m giving out applesauce, mac & cheese cups, crackers, fruit snacks, cereal, and more. No questions asked.
* I’m in the 1100 block of Lexington Avenue.
* I’m in the 1100 block of Lexington Avenue.
Today is Oct. 29, and this is your Weekly Indiana Fever Training Facility Construction Update as brought to you by the creator of Weekly Jail Demolition Updates
October 29, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Today is Oct. 29, and this is your Weekly Indiana Fever Training Facility Construction Update as brought to you by the creator of Weekly Jail Demolition Updates
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who creates the lively art and music scenes if the rent is too high? who makes cultural life? who serves you food or washes your dishes? who creates the fancy little restaurants that draw you to urban living? affordable housing is at the heart of what makes city life worthwhile.
October 26, 2025 at 6:04 AM
who creates the lively art and music scenes if the rent is too high? who makes cultural life? who serves you food or washes your dishes? who creates the fancy little restaurants that draw you to urban living? affordable housing is at the heart of what makes city life worthwhile.
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If you've ever multipled minimum wage by 40 hours by 4 weeks and wondered how the fuck people pay rent AND eat...
so many people tweeting "how are 40 million Americans on food stamps"
the supplemental poverty rate is ~12% and there are ~350 million people here, do the math
why does nobody google even the most basic facts about reality man
the supplemental poverty rate is ~12% and there are ~350 million people here, do the math
why does nobody google even the most basic facts about reality man
October 26, 2025 at 6:43 PM
If you've ever multipled minimum wage by 40 hours by 4 weeks and wondered how the fuck people pay rent AND eat...
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"i feel like death."
-me, wearing my tattered black hoodie while i hold my scythe
-me, wearing my tattered black hoodie while i hold my scythe
October 26, 2025 at 7:04 PM
"i feel like death."
-me, wearing my tattered black hoodie while i hold my scythe
-me, wearing my tattered black hoodie while i hold my scythe
From the creator of Weekly Jail Demolition Updates and Weekly Indiana Fever Training Facility Construction Updates comes a new series: What The Hell Does Georgia Street Look Like Right Now
October 26, 2025 at 5:25 PM
From the creator of Weekly Jail Demolition Updates and Weekly Indiana Fever Training Facility Construction Updates comes a new series: What The Hell Does Georgia Street Look Like Right Now
Let’s give ‘em pumpkin to talk about. Today is #NationalPumpkinDay, and my latest for @visitindy.bsky.social includes everything from pumpkin patches to #HarvestNights to local coffee shops where you can espresso your love for the PSL. Go big or GOURD home: www.visitindy.com/blog/post/ce...
Celebrate National Pumpkin Day on October 26 | Visit Indy
Throw on a cozy sweater and grab your favorite seasonal latte–National Pumpkin Day is October 26! Here in Indianapolis, there is no shortage of ways to
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October 26, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Let’s give ‘em pumpkin to talk about. Today is #NationalPumpkinDay, and my latest for @visitindy.bsky.social includes everything from pumpkin patches to #HarvestNights to local coffee shops where you can espresso your love for the PSL. Go big or GOURD home: www.visitindy.com/blog/post/ce...
Allllllllmost there … (iykyk)
October 24, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Allllllllmost there … (iykyk)
Another wreck at my least favorite intersection in the city, Shelby & Raymond.
October 23, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Another wreck at my least favorite intersection in the city, Shelby & Raymond.
PSA: Yes, I will be providing wrapping services again this year. 🎁🎄✨
What started as a desperate way to earn money for food & rent has now become one of my favorite traditions. And the reason why my basement is full of wrapping paper.
What started as a desperate way to earn money for food & rent has now become one of my favorite traditions. And the reason why my basement is full of wrapping paper.
October 22, 2025 at 10:24 PM
PSA: Yes, I will be providing wrapping services again this year. 🎁🎄✨
What started as a desperate way to earn money for food & rent has now become one of my favorite traditions. And the reason why my basement is full of wrapping paper.
What started as a desperate way to earn money for food & rent has now become one of my favorite traditions. And the reason why my basement is full of wrapping paper.
A colleague on the 21st floor of the CCB shared this photo yesterday. You can juuuuust see a double rainbow. 🌈🌈
October 22, 2025 at 4:36 PM
A colleague on the 21st floor of the CCB shared this photo yesterday. You can juuuuust see a double rainbow. 🌈🌈
@davidmonroe.bsky.social I just rewatched the David S. Pumpkins skits last night.
October 16, 2025 at 7:47 PM
@davidmonroe.bsky.social I just rewatched the David S. Pumpkins skits last night.
IT’S THE DAY YOU’VE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR: #AskAnArchivist Day! If you have any Qs or curiosities about the City-County collections, digital sources, methods and more, hit up @jordanryan.bsky.social.
October 16, 2025 at 4:21 PM
IT’S THE DAY YOU’VE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR: #AskAnArchivist Day! If you have any Qs or curiosities about the City-County collections, digital sources, methods and more, hit up @jordanryan.bsky.social.
From the creator of Weekly Jail Demolition Updates comes a new series: Weekly Indiana Fever Training Facility Construction Updates
October 15, 2025 at 12:54 PM
From the creator of Weekly Jail Demolition Updates comes a new series: Weekly Indiana Fever Training Facility Construction Updates
Indy really is a big small town. Today at TJMaxx, I ran into my wardrobe from 2004
October 10, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Indy really is a big small town. Today at TJMaxx, I ran into my wardrobe from 2004
She’s beauty and she’s grace
She stands on my chest to sneeze in my face
She stands on my chest to sneeze in my face
October 8, 2025 at 4:46 PM
She’s beauty and she’s grace
She stands on my chest to sneeze in my face
She stands on my chest to sneeze in my face
Just got home from the City-County Council meeting and tried to unlock my door with the office key. I’m fine. I’m with it. I’m hip. I wear an onion on my belt.
October 7, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Just got home from the City-County Council meeting and tried to unlock my door with the office key. I’m fine. I’m with it. I’m hip. I wear an onion on my belt.
My favorite coffee shop celebrated its 16th anniversary this week. Today, there’s a line to the door & a silent auction benefiting @exodusrefugee.bsky.social. So much love & community in one place.
October 4, 2025 at 2:16 PM
My favorite coffee shop celebrated its 16th anniversary this week. Today, there’s a line to the door & a silent auction benefiting @exodusrefugee.bsky.social. So much love & community in one place.
I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octembers.
October 1, 2025 at 8:43 PM
I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octembers.
At ORD, near a fellow American who may need remedial fourth grade geography. His questions have included, but are not limited to, “What are the Great Lakes?”, “Is Lake Michigan an ocean?”, and “Is Chicago in another country?”
September 28, 2025 at 5:30 PM
At ORD, near a fellow American who may need remedial fourth grade geography. His questions have included, but are not limited to, “What are the Great Lakes?”, “Is Lake Michigan an ocean?”, and “Is Chicago in another country?”
Can confirm Josh’s love language is touch(ing all the concrete)
I have touched the concrete in every place we've been
September 28, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Can confirm Josh’s love language is touch(ing all the concrete)
A handful of photos from Day 1 in Montreal.
September 25, 2025 at 4:10 PM
A handful of photos from Day 1 in Montreal.
taking the day off to watch Dick Clark’s Rockin’ Rapture Day as hosted by Ryan Seacrest
September 23, 2025 at 2:36 PM
taking the day off to watch Dick Clark’s Rockin’ Rapture Day as hosted by Ryan Seacrest