Kirsten (she/her)
@kirsten-elliott.bsky.social
Southern belle with a story to tell
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I decided to become a Firefox girlie 30 minutes before work on Thursday. 🦊
It was chaotic, but it felt nice to take control of something, even if it’s minor.
I do really need to figure out why it won’t load random things, though. Like I could not figure out how to record myself in Canva today…
It was chaotic, but it felt nice to take control of something, even if it’s minor.
I do really need to figure out why it won’t load random things, though. Like I could not figure out how to record myself in Canva today…
February 15, 2025 at 1:46 AM
I decided to become a Firefox girlie 30 minutes before work on Thursday. 🦊
It was chaotic, but it felt nice to take control of something, even if it’s minor.
I do really need to figure out why it won’t load random things, though. Like I could not figure out how to record myself in Canva today…
It was chaotic, but it felt nice to take control of something, even if it’s minor.
I do really need to figure out why it won’t load random things, though. Like I could not figure out how to record myself in Canva today…
Who do folks use for email providers these days?
This millennial has been on Gmail her whole life, but it’s time for a change.
Security, lack of affiliation with spineless billionaires are big factors. If I have to pay, so be it.
This millennial has been on Gmail her whole life, but it’s time for a change.
Security, lack of affiliation with spineless billionaires are big factors. If I have to pay, so be it.
February 14, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Who do folks use for email providers these days?
This millennial has been on Gmail her whole life, but it’s time for a change.
Security, lack of affiliation with spineless billionaires are big factors. If I have to pay, so be it.
This millennial has been on Gmail her whole life, but it’s time for a change.
Security, lack of affiliation with spineless billionaires are big factors. If I have to pay, so be it.
Apple finally caved.
They have a nice feature to report things as misnamed.
Why stop at a body of water? There are countless other features that could have a more fitting name, in light of recent events.
Or, simply mark them as closed. After all, we are witnessing the dismantling of our gov.
They have a nice feature to report things as misnamed.
Why stop at a body of water? There are countless other features that could have a more fitting name, in light of recent events.
Or, simply mark them as closed. After all, we are witnessing the dismantling of our gov.
February 13, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Apple finally caved.
They have a nice feature to report things as misnamed.
Why stop at a body of water? There are countless other features that could have a more fitting name, in light of recent events.
Or, simply mark them as closed. After all, we are witnessing the dismantling of our gov.
They have a nice feature to report things as misnamed.
Why stop at a body of water? There are countless other features that could have a more fitting name, in light of recent events.
Or, simply mark them as closed. After all, we are witnessing the dismantling of our gov.
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So money already appropriated and granted for SNAP, Medicaid, Medicare and Head Start can be cancelled, but not the $137k for new drapes and things for Pete Hegseth’s government-provided house.
www.forbes.com/sites/antoni...
www.forbes.com/sites/antoni...
Pete Hegseth Under Fire From Dems Over Alleged $49,000 ‘Emergency’ Paint Job For Government Home
The Democrats said over $135,000 was allocated for maintenance and repairs of the house, exceeding a $35,000 threshold for residences of senior military officers.
www.forbes.com
February 8, 2025 at 1:38 PM
So money already appropriated and granted for SNAP, Medicaid, Medicare and Head Start can be cancelled, but not the $137k for new drapes and things for Pete Hegseth’s government-provided house.
www.forbes.com/sites/antoni...
www.forbes.com/sites/antoni...
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Elon Musk claims to have "deleted" the office in the IRS which has enabled people to file their tax returns electronically, simply, and for free.
February 3, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Elon Musk claims to have "deleted" the office in the IRS which has enabled people to file their tax returns electronically, simply, and for free.
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NBC News is being kicked out of its space in the Pentagon and replaced by OANN.
February 1, 2025 at 2:28 AM
NBC News is being kicked out of its space in the Pentagon and replaced by OANN.
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“The controller who was handling helicopters in the airport’s vicinity Wednesday night was also instructing planes that were landing and departing from its runways. Those jobs typically are assigned to two controllers, rather than one.”
Staffing was ‘not normal’ at airport tower, according to a preliminary F.A.A. report.
www.nytimes.com
January 30, 2025 at 7:56 PM
“The controller who was handling helicopters in the airport’s vicinity Wednesday night was also instructing planes that were landing and departing from its runways. Those jobs typically are assigned to two controllers, rather than one.”
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As chilling a meme as I have seen. But I agree.
January 28, 2025 at 11:09 PM
As chilling a meme as I have seen. But I agree.
They just did not warn my generation enough about the Cold War
Meanwhile in Russia: decorated state TV host Vladimir Solovyov wondered with great anticipation when Russia’s “boy and girl,” Kash Patel and Tulsi Gabbard, will finally get confirmed to their positions.
youtu.be/DWE3Y2FI7EE
youtu.be/DWE3Y2FI7EE
Vladimir Solovyov can't wait for Tulsi Gabbard and Kash Patel to get confirmed
YouTube video by Russian Media Monitor
youtu.be
January 28, 2025 at 11:48 PM
They just did not warn my generation enough about the Cold War
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Jennings: This salute trutherism is outrageous.
Rampell: Do it right now on TV! If you think it’s a normal way to greet people, do it right now on TV. Why won’t you?!
Rampell: Do it right now on TV! If you think it’s a normal way to greet people, do it right now on TV. Why won’t you?!
January 28, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Jennings: This salute trutherism is outrageous.
Rampell: Do it right now on TV! If you think it’s a normal way to greet people, do it right now on TV. Why won’t you?!
Rampell: Do it right now on TV! If you think it’s a normal way to greet people, do it right now on TV. Why won’t you?!
Forget the analogies to The Hobbit or Harry Potter.
This is House of Cards. With our very own Kevin Spacey.
This is House of Cards. With our very own Kevin Spacey.
January 28, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Forget the analogies to The Hobbit or Harry Potter.
This is House of Cards. With our very own Kevin Spacey.
This is House of Cards. With our very own Kevin Spacey.
I’m sorry, what?
BACKPAY?! For refusing to follow orders?!
It. Was. Never. About. Eggs.
BACKPAY?! For refusing to follow orders?!
It. Was. Never. About. Eggs.
thehill.com
January 28, 2025 at 1:45 AM
I’m sorry, what?
BACKPAY?! For refusing to follow orders?!
It. Was. Never. About. Eggs.
BACKPAY?! For refusing to follow orders?!
It. Was. Never. About. Eggs.
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THANK YOU so much those who shared how the new changes are impacting you. It is helping us understand the scope of the changes and separate rumors from fact. Please keep tips coming. Nothing you share will be used without your permission. (Or use my Signal usha.22.) www.statnews.com/2025/01/25/t...
Are you affected by the Trump administration’s pause on health communications, science meetings, and reviews?
Have you been affected by the Trump administration’s pause on communications, science meetings, and reviews? @statnews would like to hear from you.
www.statnews.com
January 27, 2025 at 11:52 PM
THANK YOU so much those who shared how the new changes are impacting you. It is helping us understand the scope of the changes and separate rumors from fact. Please keep tips coming. Nothing you share will be used without your permission. (Or use my Signal usha.22.) www.statnews.com/2025/01/25/t...
Y’all can stop talking about government waste after doing this petty nonsense. You are literally throwing out our tax dollars.
"Trump administration has instructed organizations in other countries to stop disbursing H.I.V. medications purchased with U.S. aid, even if the drugs have already been obtained and are sitting in local clinics"
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/27/h...
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/27/h...
Trump Administration Halts H.I.V. Drug Distribution in Poor Countries (Gift Article)
PEPFAR’s computer systems also are being taken offline, a sign that the program may not return, as Republican critics had hoped.
www.nytimes.com
January 28, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Y’all can stop talking about government waste after doing this petty nonsense. You are literally throwing out our tax dollars.
Perhaps it’s the journalism training, but… this. It’s a far too common mistake for anyone to make, lest…
Oh wait. I forgot.
Oh wait. I forgot.
January 28, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Perhaps it’s the journalism training, but… this. It’s a far too common mistake for anyone to make, lest…
Oh wait. I forgot.
Oh wait. I forgot.
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i wonder if aliens have pets
January 27, 2025 at 11:39 PM
i wonder if aliens have pets
Bluesky thinks I’m a cat person. I’m an animal person so, sure, I’m happy to see them. But I am mostly a dog and bird person. Specifically birds of prey.
Just putting that out there in case the algorithm wants to work its magic without me devoting two decades to interacting with content first.
Just putting that out there in case the algorithm wants to work its magic without me devoting two decades to interacting with content first.
January 28, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Bluesky thinks I’m a cat person. I’m an animal person so, sure, I’m happy to see them. But I am mostly a dog and bird person. Specifically birds of prey.
Just putting that out there in case the algorithm wants to work its magic without me devoting two decades to interacting with content first.
Just putting that out there in case the algorithm wants to work its magic without me devoting two decades to interacting with content first.
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So Target got real comfy thinking us millennial moms won’t take our basic girl bits to Costco & Aldi after they cut DEI programs to satisfy the new administration.
Big mistake. Huge.
Big mistake. Huge.
January 24, 2025 at 11:14 PM
So Target got real comfy thinking us millennial moms won’t take our basic girl bits to Costco & Aldi after they cut DEI programs to satisfy the new administration.
Big mistake. Huge.
Big mistake. Huge.
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The folks obsessively posting about egg prices for the past few years have gone strangely quiet just as egg prices hit an all-time high.
January 23, 2025 at 8:08 PM
The folks obsessively posting about egg prices for the past few years have gone strangely quiet just as egg prices hit an all-time high.
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The federal judge that temporarily halted the birthright citizenship recision EO is a Reagan appointee. This is not a partisan decision. As I said the other day, it’s basic constitutional knowledge. In the judge’s words:
January 23, 2025 at 8:16 PM
The federal judge that temporarily halted the birthright citizenship recision EO is a Reagan appointee. This is not a partisan decision. As I said the other day, it’s basic constitutional knowledge. In the judge’s words:
Thank you for putting country over party, @lisamurkowski.bsky.social !
MURKOWSKI comes out against Hegseth for DOD, first GOP opponent. "The leader of the Department of Defense must demonstrate and model the standards of behavior and character we expect of all servicemembers, and Mr. Hegseth’s nomination to the role poses significant concerns that I cannot overlook."
January 23, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Thank you for putting country over party, @lisamurkowski.bsky.social !
THIS. IS. WILD.
I will admit I follow @dadchats.bsky.social for the funnies but he’s a legit attorney. I’ve watched his legal analysis on other topics. So this seems like a truly plausible explanation.
And if this is true, this is really reinforcing the terror I have for our future.
I will admit I follow @dadchats.bsky.social for the funnies but he’s a legit attorney. I’ve watched his legal analysis on other topics. So this seems like a truly plausible explanation.
And if this is true, this is really reinforcing the terror I have for our future.
CONTEXT: This particular post is about the EO yesterday purporting to “end birthright citizenship.” Aside from being a valid constitutional right for over a century (1868 for the 14th amendment, 1898 for the SCOTUS ruling), it’s also how Kamala achieved citizenship. That’s not a coincidence.
January 23, 2025 at 3:14 AM
THIS. IS. WILD.
I will admit I follow @dadchats.bsky.social for the funnies but he’s a legit attorney. I’ve watched his legal analysis on other topics. So this seems like a truly plausible explanation.
And if this is true, this is really reinforcing the terror I have for our future.
I will admit I follow @dadchats.bsky.social for the funnies but he’s a legit attorney. I’ve watched his legal analysis on other topics. So this seems like a truly plausible explanation.
And if this is true, this is really reinforcing the terror I have for our future.