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Kathy KS
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Mom, wife, friend, LBBTQIA ally, soccer fan, former teacher living a better life now.

Current "I voted" picture is the Colorado voting sticker. I don't live there but the sticker is lovely!
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olivia.science
reminder of cryptogyny, the hiding of women's contributions to science, technology, engineering, and medicine:
"although three men received the Nobel Prize for penicillin, women participated significantly in the team effort that brought the drug to medical usefulness."

www.jstor.org/stable/jj.55...
Although the twentieth century finds male practitioners firmly in control of formal Western medicine, women doctors and healers still have important inventions and innovations to their credit. For example, although three men received the Nobel Prize for penicillin, women participated significantly in the team effort that brought the drug to medical usefulness. Women had discovered the mold’s usefulness centuries or perhaps millennia earlier (Halsbury 1971, p. 19; Raper 1952, p. 1), and one nineteenth-century Wisconsin woman, Elizabeth Stone, an early antibi otic therapist, specialized in treating lumberjacks’ wounds with poultices of moldy bread in warm milk or water: she never lost an injury patient (Stellman 1977, p. 87). In the twentieth-century development of the drug, it was a woman bacteriologist, Dr. Elizabeth McCoy of the University of Wisconsin, who created the ultraviolet-mutant strain of Penicillium used for all further production, since it yielded nine hundred times as much penicillin as Fleming’s strain (Bickel 1972, p. 185; O’Neill 1979, p. 219).4 And as Howard Florey, leader of the British penicillin team, was quick to point out, it was Dr. Ethel Florey’s precise clinical trials that transformed penicillin from a crude some time miracle worker into a reliable drug. It was also a woman, Nobel laureate and X-ray crystallographer Dr. Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin, who finally deter mined the precise structure of the elusive penicillin molecule (Bickel 1972, p. 216; Opfell 1978, pp. 211, 219). Women were also involved in developing the sulfa drugs that preceded penicillin. For instance, it was a married pair of chemists, Prof. and Mme. Tréfouėl, and their colleagues at the Pasteur Institute in Paris who split red azo dye to create sulfanilamide (Bickel 1972, p. 50). At least two women have invented new antibiotics for which they receive sole credit. Dr. Odette Shotwell of Denver, Colorado, came up with two new antibiotics—duramycin and azacolutin—during her fi…
November 15, 2025 at 9:08 AM
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celesteheadlee.bsky.social
All reindeer have antlers, but males lose their antlers before Christmas; the females don't. So, it's an all-female crew pulling Santa's sleigh, bitches.

www.almanac.com/why-santas-r...
Reindeer Trivia: Santa's Reindeer Are Female
Are Santa's reindeer female? Get fun facts about reindeer and Christmas from The Old Farmer's Almanac.
www.almanac.com
December 13, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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nome.bsky.social
You know

I'm glad that this is alive and well as a redneck musical tradition.

Kris Kristofferson would be proud.
Join Ice
YouTube video by Jesse Welles
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December 12, 2025 at 12:14 AM
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jezebeldotcom.bsky.social
“And with the way he’s overlooked women—half the population—by devaluing us in midlife, he probably should not be our next president either,” Berry said on Wednesday.
www.jezebel.com/halle-berry-...
Halle Berry Calls Out Pick-Me Presidential Hopeful Gavin Newsom
“And with the way he’s overlooked women—half the population—by devaluing us in midlife, he probably should not be our next president either,” Berry said on Wednesday.
www.jezebel.com
December 4, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Reposted by Kathy KS
bubbaprog.xyz
ICE raided a James Beard award winning restaurant & because the chef/owner was prepared, left emptyhanded:
Photo shared by Christina Nguyen on December 04, 2025 tagging @naomi.marie__, @nathanmiller612, @rubyscher, @holaarepa, @birksg, @chefjholig, and @haihaimpls. May be an image of text that says 'AS SOME OF YOU MAY HAVE HEARD, I.C.E. PAID US A VISIT AT AREPA YESTERDAY. OUR GM NAOMI & TEAM MEMBERS FOLLOWED OUR ICE PROTOCOL PERFECTLY, THE AGENTS LEFT & NO ONE WAS DETAINED. tO WHOEVER NEEDS THIS: KNOW YOUR RIGHTS WHEN IT COMES TO I.C.E. (1/5)'. christinanguyenmpls 11h We had an ICE scare yesterday and even though we’re afraid of the repercussions of being vocal, we feel that it’s also important to inform people that this is right at our front door. ICE is not some far away boogeyman. They are here right now, spreading fear in our community. We’re so grateful to our entire staff and their bravery. They did the right things and couldn’t have dealt with this situation in a better way. We are grateful to our community activists that came to support us from @miracmn @litosonlake and Monarcha. We hope that if you find yourself in the same situation, that you find these resources helpful. Peace and take care of each other ❤️ Photo by Christina Nguyen on December 04, 2025. May be an image of text that says 'IF I.C.E. COMES TO YOUR RESTAURANT: UNLESS THE AGENTS HAVE A SIGNED JUDICIAL WARRANT, THEY CANNOT ENTER A PRIVATE AREA LIKE THE KITCHEN WITHOUT YOUR PERMISSION EVEN IF THEY LIE AND SAY THY DON'T NEED A WARRANT, STAND YOUR GROUND AND INSIST THAT YOU NEED PAPERWORK (2/5)'. Photo by Christina Nguyen on December 04, 2025. May be an image of text that says 'IF I.C.E. COMES TO YOUR RESTAURANT: HAVE OTHER STAFF OR PEOPLE PRESENT RECORD THEM AND EVERYTHING THEY ARE SAYING. (PEOPLE DOING UNLAWFUL THINGS HATE BEING CAUGHT IN TH ACT) YOU HAVE THE RIGHT to REFUSE SERVICE & YOU CAN ASK M tO LEAVE YOUR PRIVATE PROPERTY IF THY DON'T HAVE A WARRANT. (3/5)'. WE ARE HEARTBROKEN THAT OUR IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES IN THE TWIN CITIES ARE BEING TARGETED AND TERRORIZED BY THE CURRENT ADMINISTRATION. THESE ARE REAL PEOPLE THAT ARE BEING USED AS POLITICAL PAWNS AND IT'S APPALLING. REGARDLESS OF THEIR LEGAL STATUS, THERE ARE SO MANY LATINOS & SOMALIANS WHO ARE AFRAID OF BEING DETAINED DUE TO MISTAKEN IDENTITY BECAUSE THEY KNOW THEY MIGHT NOT GET DUE PROCESS & A FAIR TRIAL. THEY WILL JUST END UP IN DETENTION CENTERS & A LEGAL PROCESS THAT HAS BEEN DESCRIBED AS A BLACK HOLE. WE STAND IN SUPPORT OF OUR IMMIGRANT COMMUNITY, WHO ARE THE BACKBONE OF THIS COUNTRY. WITHOUT IMMIGRANTS, AMERICA IS NOT THE SAME PLACE. STAY SAFE OUT THERE & TAKE CARE OF YOUR NEIGHBORS. LOVE, HOLA AREPA & HAI HAI (5/5)
December 5, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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prisonculture.bsky.social
This is a gift. Thank you to @siembranc.bsky.social for sharing this new toolkit with what they did when Border Patrol showed up in NC: docs.google.com/document/d/1... - share far and wide especially with our comrades in MN and LA (New Orleans esp).
Toolkit: how we dealt with Border Patrol
In November 2025, Border Patrol announced it would be coming to Charlotte, North Carolina. We only had a few days’ notice. Just like in Chicago and Los Angeles, they weren’t coming to “keep the peace....
docs.google.com
December 3, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Reposted by Kathy KS
winston.cc
it's wild how the positive use cases are like "save 5 minutes reading a long doc" and "write a generic email faster" and the negative use cases are "get encouraged to dive deeper in psychosis, misogyny, or suicidal thoughts" and we're still on the fence about overall value
josephcox.bsky.social Joseph Cox @josephcox.bsky.social · 12d
New from 404 Media: ChatGPT told a violent stalker to continue running his misogynistic and threat-filled podcast despite the “haters,” and to visit more gyms to find women. The man stalked women in multiple states, including touching and following from work

www.404media.co/chatgpt-spot...
ChatGPT Told a Violent Stalker to Embrace the 'Haters,' Indictment Says
A newly filed indictment claims a wannabe influencer used ChatGPT as his "therapist" and "best friend" in his pursuit of the "wife type," while harassing women so aggressively they had to miss work a...
www.404media.co
December 3, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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keymonster.bsky.social
✨Shop small today! My shop has been updated for the holidays. Come on over and pick up some adorable critters!✨

keymonstershop.etsy.com

[ #shopsmall #art #supportartists #blueskynightmarket #shop ]
A photo of a bunch of colorful stickers, plushies cards and other goodies look as if they have all been dropped on the floor.
November 28, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Reposted by Kathy KS
forbes.com
“Do not ever involve me or my music to benefit your inhumane agenda,” Carpenter said in a post on X.
Sabrina Carpenter Slams White House For Using Her Song In ‘Evil’ Video About Deportations
“Do not ever involve me or my music to benefit your inhumane agenda,” Carpenter said in a post on X.
www.forbes.com
December 2, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Reposted by Kathy KS
naturecompass.bsky.social
NORTHERN LIGHTS FROM SPACE — A stunning wave of auroras is lighting up the U.S. tonight — even reaching states as far south as Florida. This solar storm is one of the most powerful we’ve seen in years.

Credit: NASA
NORTHERN LIGHTS FROM SPACE — A stunning wave of auroras is lighting up the U.S. tonight — even reaching states as far south as Florida. This solar storm is one of the most powerful we’ve seen in years. From the ISS, astronauts captured a breathtaking view: a sweeping red aurora draped over North America, the glowing upper atmosphere outlining Earth’s curve in vivid detail. Credit: NASA NORTHERN LIGHTS FROM SPACE — A stunning wave of auroras is lighting up the U.S. tonight — even reaching states as far south as Florida. This solar storm is one of the most powerful we’ve seen in years. From the ISS, astronauts captured a breathtaking view: a sweeping red aurora draped over North America, the glowing upper atmosphere outlining Earth’s curve in vivid detail. Credit: NASA NORTHERN LIGHTS FROM SPACE — A stunning wave of auroras is lighting up the U.S. tonight — even reaching states as far south as Florida. This solar storm is one of the most powerful we’ve seen in years. From the ISS, astronauts captured a breathtaking view: a sweeping red aurora draped over North America, the glowing upper atmosphere outlining Earth’s curve in vivid detail. Credit: NASA NORTHERN LIGHTS FROM SPACE — A stunning wave of auroras is lighting up the U.S. tonight — even reaching states as far south as Florida. This solar storm is one of the most powerful we’ve seen in years. From the ISS, astronauts captured a breathtaking view: a sweeping red aurora draped over North America, the glowing upper atmosphere outlining Earth’s curve in vivid detail. Credit: NASA
December 3, 2025 at 8:35 AM
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turpentinecreek.bsky.social
🦁 Amari’s journey from uncertainty to sanctuary is why we do what we do.
Support her this #GivingTuesday: buff.ly/sNp1L1b

#TCWR #AmariTheLioness
December 2, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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kcur.org
Nothing beats a handmade gift infused with your love. For those who feel comfortable DIYing, here are six places in Kansas City to make a one-of-a-kind gift.
At these 6 Kansas City craft shops, you can handmake holiday gifts — or keep them for yourself
Nothing beats a handmade gift infused with your love. For those who feel comfortable DIYing, here are six places in Kansas City to make a one-of-a-kind gift.
www.kcur.org
December 2, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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gbbranstetter.bsky.social
We're all we've got and we're all we need
December 1, 2025 at 11:31 PM
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charlottegarden.bsky.social
A quick thread on the academic freedom angle to the OU situation:

First, grading is part of academic freedom b/c it involves instructors applying their disciplinary expertise - both when they set assignments, and when they grade student work
December 1, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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canopyrobin.com
I need to sell 28 more of these before Christmas if I want to break even on the design. We're over half way there so fingers-crossed that new people keep wanting them!
canopyrobin.com Robin Hayward 🎄 🏳️‍⚧️ @canopyrobin.com · 20d
I really wasn't exaggerating when I said my Christmas tree pride pins were detailed. Each of these baubles is just over 2mm! canopyrobin.etsy.com/listing/4405...
November 27, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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dennywhere.bsky.social
Another winter approaches and the apartment's strays still don't have a permanent home.

If you're near KC and have room for two beautiful cats please let me know.

We love Brunk & Fluff and want them to be safe.
dennywhere.bsky.social Denny @dennywhere.bsky.social · Nov 25
Apartment complex is telling renters not to feed the strays.

With it getting colder, I need to find a home for this big tuxedo man and the fluffy brown cat he cuddles with and gets food for.

If you live in KC area hit me up.

I will deliver them to you.
I'll help with other costs.
November 30, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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measuredandslow.bsky.social
Hey guess what’s coming sooooooooon 👀🎄
A 3D printed tree topper that is a shimmery brown dinosaur made to look like gingerbread, on top of a lit Christmas tree. Shown slightly from the side A 3D printed tree topper that is a shimmery brown dinosaur made to look like gingerbread, on top of a lit Christmas tree. Shown at a head-on angle
November 30, 2025 at 4:48 AM
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neolithicsheep.bsky.social
If you are in the National Guard and fear you may be deployed to violate the rights of US citizens, there is help. Call the GI Rights Hotline at 1-877-447-4487

Visit girightshotline.org for more information
November 28, 2025 at 3:18 AM
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lollardfish.bsky.social
PROMOTE YOUR BOOKS! EVERYONE WANTS TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR PUBLISHED BOOKS! Do not ask me how my writing is going.
November 26, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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measuredandslow.bsky.social
I actually don’t think we talk enough about how weird and offputting Vance is. Like even if I hated turkey this little diatribe would make me swear up and down it was my favorite food just to spite him
dieworkwear.bsky.social derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 18d
who actually likes electricity? raise your hand. haha, i see a joker back there. but ask yourself: how many times do you turn on the light in morning, just for fun? what about the afternoon. never, right? and why are you staying up so late? our forefathers tucked themselves in at 6pm like god inten—
November 27, 2025 at 1:34 AM
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sunderedmarches.com
One day I will bring a mass of genderqueer people from all across Spain, Portugal, and Andorra to perform winter holiday music with classical European instruments

the Trans Iberian Orchestra
November 25, 2025 at 1:56 AM
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rahaeli.bsky.social
Does anyone in Baltimore need (or could use) a 20 lb turkey? Because reasons, we have acquired one, and while we can come up with uses for it, it's A Problem for my allergy issues and if someone needs it more, Sarah is happy to deliver anywhere in Baltimore
November 24, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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scalzi.com
You know, I'm not sure I ever really read the Pond Rules at our local nature preserve all that closely before
POND RULES: No swimming, jumping or gallivanting. Do not disturb the pond witch. No fishing with dynamite. Sacrifices to water gods on alternate Wednesdays only - NO EXCEPTIONS! Taunt the crows at your own risk. If a hand comes out of the water to beckon you, turn and walk away. Do not feed the weretrout. Is the water burning with cold unholy fire? Report it to the ranger! They’re not ducks. Run. Have fun!
November 25, 2025 at 1:24 AM