First Matey
@onapirateship.bsky.social
Enjoys reading, overthinking, and holding my 12-pound cat like a shotgun. Usually not serious (unless I am). Public health nurse. Recovering journalist.
"Poor people can be self-determined. They prove it every day, mostly by surviving while being poor in a country that is mean and nasty and hostile to them."
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Opinion | A Nazi Tattoo Exposes Democrats’ Greatest Weakness
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October 29, 2025 at 4:03 PM
"Poor people can be self-determined. They prove it every day, mostly by surviving while being poor in a country that is mean and nasty and hostile to them."
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/29/o...
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Just receieved this today from Florida Blue. This is for a Bronze plan. Our monthly premiums are going from $333 (2025) to $2300 in 2026.
October 20, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Just receieved this today from Florida Blue. This is for a Bronze plan. Our monthly premiums are going from $333 (2025) to $2300 in 2026.
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Just a reminder before the “big announcement” today.
Autism was discovered in 1911 and the modern definition of Autism came in 1943.
Tylenol wasn’t widely used until the 1950s.
Anyone trying to tell you that Tylenol causes Autism isn’t someone that should be taken seriously.
Autism was discovered in 1911 and the modern definition of Autism came in 1943.
Tylenol wasn’t widely used until the 1950s.
Anyone trying to tell you that Tylenol causes Autism isn’t someone that should be taken seriously.
September 22, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Just a reminder before the “big announcement” today.
Autism was discovered in 1911 and the modern definition of Autism came in 1943.
Tylenol wasn’t widely used until the 1950s.
Anyone trying to tell you that Tylenol causes Autism isn’t someone that should be taken seriously.
Autism was discovered in 1911 and the modern definition of Autism came in 1943.
Tylenol wasn’t widely used until the 1950s.
Anyone trying to tell you that Tylenol causes Autism isn’t someone that should be taken seriously.
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I’ll be blunt: no respectable media outlet should be providing a platform for Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo.
He is nothing but a factory for anti-science propaganda. He has nothing of worth to convey to the public.
He is nothing but a factory for anti-science propaganda. He has nothing of worth to convey to the public.
September 7, 2025 at 10:31 PM
I’ll be blunt: no respectable media outlet should be providing a platform for Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo.
He is nothing but a factory for anti-science propaganda. He has nothing of worth to convey to the public.
He is nothing but a factory for anti-science propaganda. He has nothing of worth to convey to the public.
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Felt like a pie chart was in order.
Number of mass shooters since 2018: 4197
% of mass shooters since 2018 that were transgender? 0.095%
% of mass shooters that were cisgender: 99.905%
Number of mass shooters since 2018: 4197
% of mass shooters since 2018 that were transgender? 0.095%
% of mass shooters that were cisgender: 99.905%
August 30, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Felt like a pie chart was in order.
Number of mass shooters since 2018: 4197
% of mass shooters since 2018 that were transgender? 0.095%
% of mass shooters that were cisgender: 99.905%
Number of mass shooters since 2018: 4197
% of mass shooters since 2018 that were transgender? 0.095%
% of mass shooters that were cisgender: 99.905%
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Apparently you can't just record yourself screaming as a description, so I have relunctantly written some actual words about the problems we're facing as a rescue
Donate to Help! Everything is terrible and we are drowning, organized by Holly Brockwell
Hello! I'm Holly-the-Perpetually-Exhausted, owner of Holly's Merry Mo… Holly Brockwell needs your support for Help! Everything is terrible and we are drowning
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August 8, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Apparently you can't just record yourself screaming as a description, so I have relunctantly written some actual words about the problems we're facing as a rescue
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Looking for a set of ginger floofs in the Colorado Springs area? Check out Aspen and Maple!
happycatshaven.org/adoption/asp...
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Aspen & Maple (foster care) | Happy Cats Haven
Meet our gorgeous ginger siblings Aspen & Ms. Maple! They are both deep orange tabbies with emerald eyes and the lush fur and tufty ears of their fancy cousins, the […]
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July 23, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Looking for a set of ginger floofs in the Colorado Springs area? Check out Aspen and Maple!
happycatshaven.org/adoption/asp...
happycatshaven.org/adoption/asp...
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URGENT, TEMPLE HILLS MD/SE DC——
Recent adoptee Ellie (formerly Molly) got out of her home at IVERSON TOWERS APTS in Temple Hills tonight. Her owners are heartbroken & searching. She was a longtime outdoor cat and extremely shy!! If seen please do not chase, contact us with location! She is chipped.
Recent adoptee Ellie (formerly Molly) got out of her home at IVERSON TOWERS APTS in Temple Hills tonight. Her owners are heartbroken & searching. She was a longtime outdoor cat and extremely shy!! If seen please do not chase, contact us with location! She is chipped.
July 4, 2025 at 2:34 AM
URGENT, TEMPLE HILLS MD/SE DC——
Recent adoptee Ellie (formerly Molly) got out of her home at IVERSON TOWERS APTS in Temple Hills tonight. Her owners are heartbroken & searching. She was a longtime outdoor cat and extremely shy!! If seen please do not chase, contact us with location! She is chipped.
Recent adoptee Ellie (formerly Molly) got out of her home at IVERSON TOWERS APTS in Temple Hills tonight. Her owners are heartbroken & searching. She was a longtime outdoor cat and extremely shy!! If seen please do not chase, contact us with location! She is chipped.
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Spot on. This is the clearest explanation I’ve seen. It ‘s relatable, and humanizes the issue in a way everyone can understand.
June 28, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Spot on. This is the clearest explanation I’ve seen. It ‘s relatable, and humanizes the issue in a way everyone can understand.
Josie got her stitches removed yesterday so she no longer has to wear the neck collar. Now she can go out on the patio and relax. #Caturday
June 28, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Josie got her stitches removed yesterday so she no longer has to wear the neck collar. Now she can go out on the patio and relax. #Caturday
So, long story, but ... Josie is recovering from a subtotal colectomy. None of the medications or dietary changes were able to manage her megacolon, so my choices were surgery or euthanasia. I decided to sacrifice my credit card rather than sacrificing her. #Caturday
June 21, 2025 at 8:03 PM
So, long story, but ... Josie is recovering from a subtotal colectomy. None of the medications or dietary changes were able to manage her megacolon, so my choices were surgery or euthanasia. I decided to sacrifice my credit card rather than sacrificing her. #Caturday
I believe Josie has turned a corner ... a day after starting hey on Hill's GI dry food she is now a pooping machine (and has taken possession of my computer).
June 3, 2025 at 6:30 PM
I believe Josie has turned a corner ... a day after starting hey on Hill's GI dry food she is now a pooping machine (and has taken possession of my computer).
Still trying to save this kitty. She has a condition called megacolon, so she can't poop effectively on her own. She's had enemas and a manual extraction, and today started a med called cisapride to stimulate her colon. She's been on laxatives. No results other than a few small nuggets. #Caturday
May 31, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Still trying to save this kitty. She has a condition called megacolon, so she can't poop effectively on her own. She's had enemas and a manual extraction, and today started a med called cisapride to stimulate her colon. She's been on laxatives. No results other than a few small nuggets. #Caturday
New friend quarantined in the house this ##Caturday. I'd seen her a few times in a neighborhood I visit every two weeks to see a client. I saw her Monday as she didn't look good - very skinny, weak, and sad, laying in a pile of leaves. Still, she rubbed against my legs and meowed at me.
May 24, 2025 at 1:51 PM
New friend quarantined in the house this ##Caturday. I'd seen her a few times in a neighborhood I visit every two weeks to see a client. I saw her Monday as she didn't look good - very skinny, weak, and sad, laying in a pile of leaves. Still, she rubbed against my legs and meowed at me.
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In loving memory of Moshu 🍎
May 14, 2025 at 11:35 PM
In loving memory of Moshu 🍎
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These boys are growing into adult cats. They are all charming, silly, full of personality, and all of them are great with other cats!! Where are their humans at? Please share to help them find homes, without adoptions of last year’s kittens we can’t help this year’s kittens.
Now that we have kittens coming in, it’s a good time to remind you that we still have several good, deserving and lovely older kittens from last year who are still looking
for their homes. Meet them at crits4cats.petfinder.com and apply to adopt! Located in Elkton, MD.
for their homes. Meet them at crits4cats.petfinder.com and apply to adopt! Located in Elkton, MD.
May 10, 2025 at 1:15 PM
These boys are growing into adult cats. They are all charming, silly, full of personality, and all of them are great with other cats!! Where are their humans at? Please share to help them find homes, without adoptions of last year’s kittens we can’t help this year’s kittens.
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I have gotten confirmation from sources inside the Coast Guard that this is in fact true and happened in Key West.
ICE went into military housing and took the spouse of a USCG member who is currently out to sea.
ICE went into military housing and took the spouse of a USCG member who is currently out to sea.
🚨🚨🚨BREAKING NEWS: Was just passed this from a fellow service academy grad. A Coast Guard Academy graduate posted this. They are reporting that ICE entered base housing and took a USCG spouse. I can’t confirm this but I’m calling for answers from the Coast Guard and Congress. This is unacceptable.
April 25, 2025 at 9:03 PM
I have gotten confirmation from sources inside the Coast Guard that this is in fact true and happened in Key West.
ICE went into military housing and took the spouse of a USCG member who is currently out to sea.
ICE went into military housing and took the spouse of a USCG member who is currently out to sea.
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I said my main goal of this trip was to meet with Kilmar. Tonight I had that chance. I have called his wife, Jennifer, to pass along his message of love. I look forward to providing a full update upon my return.
April 18, 2025 at 1:02 AM
I said my main goal of this trip was to meet with Kilmar. Tonight I had that chance. I have called his wife, Jennifer, to pass along his message of love. I look forward to providing a full update upon my return.
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Three numbers can save a life, whether it be an emergency, a crisis situation, or for non-emergencies. Let’s make the right call; by knowing the difference and which ways they can aid in your assistance.
April 16, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Three numbers can save a life, whether it be an emergency, a crisis situation, or for non-emergencies. Let’s make the right call; by knowing the difference and which ways they can aid in your assistance.
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big shadow docket decision coming: can the us government exile you to a torture prison overseas vs no it can't
April 7, 2025 at 3:42 PM
big shadow docket decision coming: can the us government exile you to a torture prison overseas vs no it can't
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New bottle babies are doing so well! Eating with gusto now. Antibiotics have kicked in. All the fleas and ticks are gone.
Please consider donating or sending a wishlist item! We are a small home foster based rescue that also does TNVR to slow the kitten production down.
Realcruzancats.org
Please consider donating or sending a wishlist item! We are a small home foster based rescue that also does TNVR to slow the kitten production down.
Realcruzancats.org
April 6, 2025 at 8:38 PM
New bottle babies are doing so well! Eating with gusto now. Antibiotics have kicked in. All the fleas and ticks are gone.
Please consider donating or sending a wishlist item! We are a small home foster based rescue that also does TNVR to slow the kitten production down.
Realcruzancats.org
Please consider donating or sending a wishlist item! We are a small home foster based rescue that also does TNVR to slow the kitten production down.
Realcruzancats.org