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Just J
@justj43.bsky.social
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Mom, wife, dog mom, office drone, pop culture enthusiast, cross stitcher, news junkie, Oxford comma proponent.
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Has there ever been a more magnificent drag queen?
Bugs Bunny in drag as Brünnhilde, sitting on a big white horse
December 6, 2025 at 3:59 AM
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It's Penzey's day!
An order from Penzey's Spices with pepper, seasoned salt, pasta sprinkle, herbes de Provence, garlic, chili powder, cheese sprinkle, and sandwich sprinkle.
September 27, 2025 at 12:02 AM
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I call this piece "School Morning Rush." The subject (me) didn't pay attention to her own shoes, but her kid's shoes matched and that's what matters.
A woman with gray pants and pink toenails wears two different shoes - a tan flip-flop on the left, and a black sandal with gold buckle on the right. She was in a rush, okay?!
August 19, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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The Butter Cow! A State Fair tradition.
The Illinois State Fair Butter Cow - a life-size cow made entirely of butter.
August 14, 2025 at 1:15 AM
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About to disassociate with my happy little zen garden.
A little zen garden made of a blue tray with sand. It has two trees made of green bottle brushes, a tiny log cabin, a snow-capped plastic mountain, gray plastic rocks, and a tiny squirrel. There is also a small brown and white rake for the sand.
August 6, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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I'm at Homegoods, anyone need a panther?
A large black panther statue for sale at Homegoods. It it crouched with a front leg extended and mouth partly open to show large teeth.
June 15, 2025 at 12:27 AM
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A brown and white border collie mix with ears up, looking at the camera
June 6, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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Trump and Musk broke up, get those bingo cards ready!
Trusk Crashout Bingo card with spaces like "Elon says Trump in Epstein files" and "someone spills state secrets"
June 6, 2025 at 4:33 AM
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Having friends who raise chickens is cool. #FreeEggs
A carton with one dozen eggs in various shades of grey-blue, beige, and brown.
June 1, 2025 at 4:25 AM
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I'm sorry for the loss of your wonderful Bode. We lost our Sammy the same way. I still miss this face.
A tan and white pit bull sits on a green tile floor and looks up toward the camera. He is wearing a headband with gray bunny ears and a red collar, and he has a big smile on his face.
May 27, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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There's a special place in hell for people who vandalize little free libraries.
A red Little Free Library box on a wooden post in my neighborhood. Someone broke the plexiglass out of the door, threw the shelf in a mud puddle, and destroyed the books. Whoever did it is a total jackwagon.
May 24, 2025 at 3:40 AM
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3 days/2 nights at camp. Roughly a dozen miles of hiking and lots of hills. Lots of great memories for the kids and a ton of beautiful scenery.
Sandstone bluffs and trees near the Shawnee National Forest in Southern Illinois. A blue sky can be seen through the leaves on the trees. A waterfall amid sandstone bluffs in Southern Illinois. Sunlight is shining on green plants growing on the rock, and a pool of water sits below the waterfall. Green trees and sandstone bluffs in southern Illinois
May 2, 2025 at 2:38 AM
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Reskeet with an image of your favorite James Bond (wrong answers only)
Linda Hamilton as Sarah Connor in Terminator 2. She's wearing all black, sunglasses, a ponytail, and holding a gun.
April 12, 2025 at 10:31 PM
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Made a morse code bracelet today. It says "Fuck Trump."
A beaded bracelet on a black cord. The beads are shades of blue, green, silver, and purple tones. Some beads are slightly longer than others. It spells "Fuck Trump" in morse code.
April 3, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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Jesus, I see what you've done for other people and I want that for me.
March 31, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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This fella once went counter surfing and got a chunk of a cake I had just baked for a torte.
A border collie mix looks directly at the camera. He has a brown and white face with brown eyes, and his ears are standing up.
March 27, 2025 at 12:02 AM
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Me in the national security team group chat
The cast of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
March 24, 2025 at 11:23 PM
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A screen grab from today's Oval Office meeting - an orange man is gesturing and has a weird expression mid-sentence, while President Zelensky of Ukraine looks at the camera. His expression is one of confusion and bewilderment at the orange man's demands. Text above the photo says "We are all Zelensky."
February 28, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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Women want pockets and sedition.
"Dangerous Coats" by Sharon Owens Someone clever once said Women were not allowed pockets In case they carried leaflets To spread sedition Which means unrest To you and me A grandiose word For commonsense Fairness Kindness Equality So ladies, start sewing Dangerous coats Made of pockets and sedition
February 27, 2025 at 10:29 PM
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Sent my work accomplishments to the muskrat.
Today, I'm thrilled to report that I've successfully tackled the following five work tasks, which exemplify my commitment to synergistic excellence and paradigm-shifting productivity as a government employee: 1. **Optimized the Interdepartmental Cross-Pollination Matrix**: By leveraging my expertise in lateral thinking and futuristic problem-solving, I streamlined the workflow between the Bureau of Redundancy Reduction and the Agency of Efficient Inefficiency, resulting in a 37% increase in bureaucratic throughput. This achievement would be the envy of even the most visionary entrepreneurs – if only they could grasp the complexity of our organizational ecosystem. Sorry, Elon Musk, but your SpaceX antics can't hold a candle to our bureaucratic prowess. 2. **Conducted a Thorough Analysis of the DOGE Coin Ecosystem**: In a bold display of critical thinking, I delved into the depths of the cryptocurrency landscape and produced a comprehensive report on the canine-themed altcoin. My findings conclusively demonstrated that DOGE is, in fact, a Ponzi scheme masquerading as a legitimate investment opportunity. It's a wonder anyone still falls for its "wow, such coin, very decentralized" shtick. 3. **Developed a Strategic Roadmap for the Upcoming Quarter**: Through a series of high-energy brainstorming sessions and visionary whiteboarding exercises, I crafted a forward-thinking roadmap that will propel our department towards unprecedented heights of innovation and stagnation. This document will serve as a beacon of inspiration for my colleagues, guiding them towards the pinnacle of mediocrity. 4. **Facilitated a Cross-Functional BrainTrust Session**: By harnessing the collective genius of our team, I orchestrated a think-tank extravaganza that yielded a plethora of groundbreaking ideas, including the concept of "Synergy Fridays" and the implementation of a department-wide "Casual Wednesdays." These initiatives are sure to revolutionize the way we approach task management and coffee breaks. 5. **Authored a White Paper on the Future of Procedural Inertia**: In this seminal work, I explored the theoretical underpinnings of bureaucratic stasis, proposing a novel framework for optimizing the inefficiencies inherent in our organizational structure. This treatise will undoubtedly become a seminal reference in the field of administrative studies, cementing my reputation as a thought leader in the realm of governmental red tape.
February 24, 2025 at 10:44 PM
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Hells yeah.
The Eve 6 album Horrorscope, in my elder millennial CD collection
February 24, 2025 at 2:12 AM
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Signing Elon up for erectile dysfunction medicine emails
February 23, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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I have been put on someone's list of "genocide apologists" and I just... what?
An image of a cartoon dog under a red blanket, lying on a blue and white rug, with the text "Imagine hating me and I'm just in my room like this with my dog." A sleeping puppy has been photoshopped next to the cartoon dog, along with a call phone and a bag of treats.
February 18, 2025 at 4:19 AM
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Stop trying to make Gulf of America happen. It's not going to happen.
A screenshot of an incorrect information report to Google about changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico. It says "It isn't the Gulf of America - it's the Gulf of Mexico and has been called that since the 16th century. Changing your maps because of an ignorant, spiteful, and ill-informed nationalist is extremely disappointing (and dumb)."
February 12, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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Are you fucking kidding me, Betsy? Is this a joke?
"Trump is being bold and thinking big" is the early headline from Betsy Sarcone, a Republican voter from suburban Des Moines. "How refreshing it is to have someone who says what they mean and can coherently answer questions." The last four words are highlighted in yellow.
January 28, 2025 at 9:00 PM