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idgee.bsky.social
@idgee.bsky.social
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Jewelry Artist | Genealogist | Accidental Procrastinator

In my chrysalis stage at the moment

Be forewarned: I do love cursy words. Sorry, not sorry.
Speaking my mind and sticking up for myself are in the "ON" position.

Engagement here is always welcome
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Results of mayoral election in New York City, per NPR: Zohar Mamdani wins. AP race call at 8:34 pm on November 4, 2025.
November 5, 2025 at 2:37 AM
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Dear Kathy,
Amazon has this listed for $9.99. Ya know, since you’re going blind now. Bezos has your back just like Donald did.
Amazon listing: Picture of folding blind cane with reflective red strip, walking stick for vision-impaired and blind people.
November 1, 2025 at 11:45 PM
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Hahaha. A guy who put some thought into his Halloween outfit.
Post from Victor Swann with his picture in a circle to the top left of the page. It says: "Happy Halloween (pumpkin emoji) From Montgomery. (laughing faces emoji follow) In the picture is a White man with makeup to look like he's been in a fight (black eyes and bloody lip). He has arm tattoos, and is wearing a white t-shirt that is torn at the neckline, grey sweatpants, and black slide shoes with grey and black colored socks. Most importantly, he has a white folding chair around his neck to indicate that he got his ass whooped in Montgomery.
November 1, 2025 at 9:57 AM
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These testosterone supplemented morons think they’re playing “Battleship”.
The classic naval game BATTLESHIP displayed with both boards facing forward. Behind them is the box top with the title “Battleship” in white letters and the maker, Milton Bradley‘s initials in red and blue to the left.
October 26, 2025 at 12:50 AM
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Why did Aretha Franklin's sister Carolyn call her to come over to find an Angel?
#ArethaFranklin
#Angel
#LyricsThatConfuseMe
Picture of Aretha Franklin on her album cover, titled, "Spanish Harlem" in white lettering. She is holding her chest with a fur wrap on. Her name is in yellow letters and there is a red rose next to the album title.
October 24, 2025 at 12:26 PM
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Picture of Felon Trump with his ‘secretary of education’, along with two other random white dudes who are kissing up to him. Caption on the picture: Just in: The Trump administration has agreed to forgive student debt under income-driven repayment programs. Per CNBC Below the picture is written: The truth - Trump was sued over this and he LOST IN COURT. As usual, he’s lying. He didn’t agree to help students. He killed a program that was already in place, got sued over it, and LOST IN COURT.
October 23, 2025 at 12:56 AM
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Picture of movie poster of Olympus Has Fallen, showing the front exterior of the U.S. White House on fire, with helicopters flying near the roof to the left, and a torn flag falling from the balcony.
October 22, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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Anyone: I can’t believe how bad those leaked young republican chats are… Black people: (Four pictures of Black men with scowls on their faces, showing disbelief and disgust)
October 17, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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Gas street lamp AKA Gaslight
October 15, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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Not school paste! Hahahahaha
LePage's School Time white paste in a red jar with yellow label. Price is 29 cents.
October 15, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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From “Shoppe Black”:

Ghana’s Kente Cloth Earns Protected Status
Ghana’s Kente Cloth Earns Protected Status Ghana’s most recognizable textile, the handwoven Kente cloth, has officially been granted Geographical Indication (GI) status. This marks a historic milestone as the nation’s first product to receive this recognition. This designation means that authentic Kente, renowned worldwide for its vibrant colors and symbolic patterns, is now formally protected under Ghanaian and international intellectual property laws. Only cloths produced according to traditional methods and within designated regions — including the famed weaving centers of Bonwire, Agotime Kpetoe, and Sakora Wonoo — may be marketed and sold as “Kente.” A Symbol of Identity and Prestige For centuries, Kente has been more than a fabric — it has served as a powerful symbol of identity and cultural pride. Each pattern carries meaning, representing proverbs, historical events, and social values. Once reserved for royalty and ceremonial occasions, Kente has evolved into a global fashion statement embraced by designers, dignitaries, and members of the African diaspora alike. In 2024, UNESCO recognized Kente weaving as part of humanity’s Intangible Cultural Heritage, further cementing its status as one of the world’s most significant and enduring textile traditions. What the GI Status Means The GI status, announced in September 2025, was conferred by Ghana’s Registrar General’s Department in partnership with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). It ensures that authentic Kente is recognized and protected from imitation — a critical step in preserving both the artistry and the economic value of this heritage craft. With this certification, only weavers who adhere to specific standards of quality, technique, and origin can label their textiles as genuine Kente. This move positions Ghanaian artisans to benefit more directly from the growing global demand for African-inspired fashion Protecting Heritage, Empowering Artisans The GI recognition is expected to boost tourism, exports, and local economies tied to textile production. For artisans, it means better income protection and global visibility. For consumers, it offers assurance that their purchase represents the true legacy of Ghanaian craftsmanship. As the world embraces African design with renewed enthusiasm, Ghana’s move to protect Kente sets a precedent. It’s a reminder that cultural preservation and creative innovation can — and must — go hand in hand. Kente’s patterns may vary, but their meaning remains constant: unity, strength, and pride. And now, the world has one more reason to celebrate this enduring symbol of Ghanaian identity.
October 15, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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Needed a little pick-me-up today.
The way I laughed!!!

*lifted this from a Facebook post*
Caption reads: "I just died when I saw this" with laughing emojis Picture is of singer, Al Green, pasted on top of the "W" in Walgreens, making it read "algreens".
October 14, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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He never knows or sees a damn thing about a damn thing.
See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil monkeys sitting while covering their eyes, ears, and mouth, respectively. Their feet are closed as if in fists.
October 14, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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Lady Tanqueray
Miss Stephanie Johnson
I’m glad to have known her story.

#HumansOfNewYork
Stephanie “Tanqueray” Johnson smiling, wearing an animal print coat and hat, along with big, gold, hoop earrings. We’ve lost a legend. Stephanie ‘Tanqueray’ Johnson passed away last night after suffering a severe stroke. She will be most remembered for holding the world in thrall with her no-holds-barred storytelling about life as a burlesque dancer in the 1970’s. Stephanie was a complicated person. Her public persona was irresistibly charismatic. Yet behind the scenes I’ve rarely met somebody who had such difficulty with close relationships. She was internationally adored, yet intensely lonely. She was desirous of companionship, yet quick to cut people out of her life over the smallest slights. Stephanie told me endless stories about how badly her mother treated her as a child, yet remained capable of exhibiting that same behavior toward others. People are complicated. And the longer you live, the more you realize the most inexcusable behavior often stems from the saddest traumas. There was always a little girl inside of Stephanie who never had a chance to feel safe. A little girl who learned at a young age that the best way to keep from getting hurt was to throw the first punch. But this little girl also had such a love of life. And despite her X-rated stories, and her sharp edges, was capable of such innocence. Stephanie slept with a teddy bear until the day she died. She’d melt in the presence of animals and babies. And until the very end, she laughed like a little girl. In the final weeks of her life all the hard edges melted away. All the defense mechanisms, the learned responses. She reverted back to the little girl she’d been before she’d gotten hurt. And that is the Stephanie that is smiling down on us right now. In her own words: ‘When I get to heaven I hope God shows me a movie of my life. But just the funny parts. Not the in-between parts, cause then we’d both start crying. Underneath all the laughs and the gags, it was always about one thing: survival.
October 13, 2025 at 12:28 AM
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Kimmel's response should be:
Someone with jeans shorts on, giving "the moon" (showing their butt crack) on a beach with waves in the background.
September 24, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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Bishop Don Magic Juan, the infamous pimp, dressed in his regalia: gold bling rings, white suit with neon green tie, and embroidered cloak, topped off with a white brim hat trimmed with neon green ribbon. He is holding a golden chalice.
September 23, 2025 at 11:21 PM
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Missouri is BUSY putting project 2025 in place.
First page of email from Eric Schmitt, which reads: Missouri is home to Fort Leonard Wood, a critical Army base that trains our soldiers to fight our nation’s battles. To build on the base’s legacy, I’m calling on the Department of War to allow ICE agents to train at Fort Leonard Wood. Fort Leonard Wood has long demonstrated the Army's ability to prepare law enforcement professionals of the highest caliber. Beyond its existing missions, Fort Leonard Wood has vast unused capacity—thousands of acres of training grounds, robust barracks and classroom infrastructure, and a fully functional dual-use airfield—that could readily accommodate surge training needs for ICE. Every state can play a role in securing our southern border, and I look forward to working with Secretary Hegseth to ensure Missouri is helping the mission. Continuation of first page, adding the bottom which reads: Do you support training new ICE agents in Missouri? Yes No Submit (I selected “no”)
September 23, 2025 at 2:50 AM
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The “shock” of watching the actual moment of that guy’s death in Utah was not as painful and shocking to me as was the murder of George Floyd.

THAT angered me and made me cry, the moment when he took his last breath.

Trump was “president” during both occurrences. He didn’t attend Floyd’s funeral.
Drawing of George Floyd being held up during a march, possibly a protest.
September 13, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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Looney Loomer wrote that THREE months ago, but her memory is apparently short.
Two posts written by Laura Loomer. The top one (paraphrased) is her threatening anyone who celebrates the death of Charlie Kirk. The bottom post is from May 2025, when she wrote, “Congratulations to George Floyd on being 5 years sober today.” Last line is: “This you, Laura?”
September 11, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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Now we’ll get some nice daisies to look at. Cause that’s what he’ll be pushing up!
Daisies in front of headstones in a cemetery.
September 11, 2025 at 2:20 AM
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Stitches??
Newt G’s chin with what looks like 4 stitches. The stuff that snitches get?
September 7, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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The squeal I just squealed!
OP Benjamin Dreyer asked what was going on in Chicago. Bebe Neuwirth responded by describing the premise of the play, “Chicago”, which she performed in. OP responded, “squish”
September 7, 2025 at 2:15 AM
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I’m still laughing at this!!
Jess Dollemore posted a photo of JD Vance with the sentence: “I can’t stop thinking about JD Vance being called Hillbilly Vanilli.”
September 4, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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Missouri has TRASH leadership.
TLDR MO Sen Eric Schmitt’s speech, basically stating that white folks forged a nation in the U.S. One sentence, “…soldiers…repelling wave after wave of Indian war band attacks…” sums up his racist, apartheid attitude.
September 3, 2025 at 3:05 AM
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If only the Spaniards had known that centuries ago...
Dimwit Doofus.
Don Quixote/Man of La Mancha drawing: a man with a sword running towards a windmill in La Mancha.
August 27, 2025 at 1:04 PM