Bridget Bell
@phoenixwritings.bsky.social
Writer. Academic. Reader. Doctoral student. Instructor at community colleges. Amateur photographer. Cats.
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I’ve been taking Buffy to vet for underwater treadmill for the past month to help her lose weight and help her arthritis. She’s up to 20 minutes, which is walking half a mile. She’s going better than some of the dogs.
Buffy and the starry cat scratchpad. #catsofbluesky
November 13, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Buffy and the starry cat scratchpad. #catsofbluesky
Reading in bed on a cold snowy day with Buffy curled against me. #catsofbluesky
November 11, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Reading in bed on a cold snowy day with Buffy curled against me. #catsofbluesky
Lazy Sunday for Miss Buffy. #catsofbluesky
November 9, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Lazy Sunday for Miss Buffy. #catsofbluesky
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urbanmilwaukee.com/pressrelease...
After Trump demanded states stop funding SNAP to make up for Trump's cuts, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers' released his official response: "No."
After Trump demanded states stop funding SNAP to make up for Trump's cuts, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers' released his official response: "No."
Gov. Evers Responds to Trump Administration Correspondence Suggesting Wisconsin Should Return FoodShare Payments
urbanmilwaukee.com
November 9, 2025 at 8:15 PM
urbanmilwaukee.com/pressrelease...
After Trump demanded states stop funding SNAP to make up for Trump's cuts, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers' released his official response: "No."
After Trump demanded states stop funding SNAP to make up for Trump's cuts, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers' released his official response: "No."
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Buffy sleeps curled against me. #caturday #catsofbluesky
November 2, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Buffy sleeps curled against me. #caturday #catsofbluesky
Buffy’s look is how I feel this week.
#catsofbluesky
#catsofbluesky
October 29, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Buffy’s look is how I feel this week.
#catsofbluesky
#catsofbluesky
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On Day 27 of Republicans' federal government shutdown, Wisconsin OCI released new data showing many Wisconsinites will be forced to pay hundreds or thousands of dollars more each month for their healthcare coverage if Republicans don't extend Affordable Care Act tax credits.
October 27, 2025 at 10:47 PM
On Day 27 of Republicans' federal government shutdown, Wisconsin OCI released new data showing many Wisconsinites will be forced to pay hundreds or thousands of dollars more each month for their healthcare coverage if Republicans don't extend Affordable Care Act tax credits.
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If people are hungry, you feed them.
If they are homeless, you house them.
If they’re sick, you give them medical care.
If they’re cold, you give them clothes.
It isn’t hard.
Far too many people are more than happy to sit in judgement of others rather than helping.
If they are homeless, you house them.
If they’re sick, you give them medical care.
If they’re cold, you give them clothes.
It isn’t hard.
Far too many people are more than happy to sit in judgement of others rather than helping.
October 25, 2025 at 11:43 PM
If people are hungry, you feed them.
If they are homeless, you house them.
If they’re sick, you give them medical care.
If they’re cold, you give them clothes.
It isn’t hard.
Far too many people are more than happy to sit in judgement of others rather than helping.
If they are homeless, you house them.
If they’re sick, you give them medical care.
If they’re cold, you give them clothes.
It isn’t hard.
Far too many people are more than happy to sit in judgement of others rather than helping.
October 25, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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Over 700,000 Wisconsinites are about to lose food assistance because of this federal shutdown. TomTiffany helped cause it. He’d rather play politics than protect families who just want to feed their kids.
700,000 Wisconsinites could lose food stamp benefits if shutdown continues
Each month, recipients in Wisconsin are allocated around $114 million in benefits, or about $170 per person.
madison.com
October 24, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Over 700,000 Wisconsinites are about to lose food assistance because of this federal shutdown. TomTiffany helped cause it. He’d rather play politics than protect families who just want to feed their kids.
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Del Toro's new Frankenstein adaption reimagines Mary Shelley's 1818 Gothic novel. Frankenstein was like a tech bro: "creating something without considering the consequences," he explains.
Filmmaker Guillermo del Toro says 'I'd rather die' than use generative AI
Del Toro's new Frankenstein adaption reimagines Mary Shelley's 1818 Gothic novel. Frankenstein was like a tech bro: "creating something without considering the consequences," he explains.
n.pr
October 23, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Del Toro's new Frankenstein adaption reimagines Mary Shelley's 1818 Gothic novel. Frankenstein was like a tech bro: "creating something without considering the consequences," he explains.
I got a new fleece blanket. Buffy approves. #catsofbluesky
October 19, 2025 at 6:49 PM
I got a new fleece blanket. Buffy approves. #catsofbluesky
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There's never been a musical quite like "Hamilton," and it remains one of my all-time faves, for many reasons. But the satirical sendup of King George III is one of them. :) #NoMoreKings www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5JA...
You'll Be Back - Hamilton (Original Cast 2016 - Live) [HD]
YouTube video by Asaki Takaya
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October 18, 2025 at 12:50 PM
There's never been a musical quite like "Hamilton," and it remains one of my all-time faves, for many reasons. But the satirical sendup of King George III is one of them. :) #NoMoreKings www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5JA...
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Once again Rolling Stone knocks it out of the park with Covid coverage.
Long Covid is real and it is a serious threat to our long term health.
It’s already surpassed asthma as the most common chronic illness in kids.
Yet tons of doctors and schools won’t even recognize it:
Long Covid is real and it is a serious threat to our long term health.
It’s already surpassed asthma as the most common chronic illness in kids.
Yet tons of doctors and schools won’t even recognize it:
Long Covid Is Real -- And It's Changing an Entire Generation
Long Covid is affecting hundreds of thousands of kids in America, and many doctors and schools refuse to recognize their illness.
www.rollingstone.com
October 16, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Once again Rolling Stone knocks it out of the park with Covid coverage.
Long Covid is real and it is a serious threat to our long term health.
It’s already surpassed asthma as the most common chronic illness in kids.
Yet tons of doctors and schools won’t even recognize it:
Long Covid is real and it is a serious threat to our long term health.
It’s already surpassed asthma as the most common chronic illness in kids.
Yet tons of doctors and schools won’t even recognize it:
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Gen Z and millennial voters will make up more than half of the electorate in 2028. They're a crucial bloc for both parties, but many are facing daunting economic realities and feel unseen by leaders.
In small towns and rural communities, young voters say they feel unseen by leaders
Gen Z and millennial voters will make up more than half of the electorate in 2028. They're a crucial bloc for both parties, but many are facing daunting economic realities and feel unseen by leaders.
n.pr
October 18, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Gen Z and millennial voters will make up more than half of the electorate in 2028. They're a crucial bloc for both parties, but many are facing daunting economic realities and feel unseen by leaders.
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If you can’t join a No Kings protest because you’re sick, disabled or it’s unsafe … please don’t feel guilty.
We can all contribute in our own way and not everyone can be boots on the ground.
Share posts. Attend virtual events. Trust that the community is fighting for you.
Survival is resistance.
We can all contribute in our own way and not everyone can be boots on the ground.
Share posts. Attend virtual events. Trust that the community is fighting for you.
Survival is resistance.
October 18, 2025 at 11:05 AM
If you can’t join a No Kings protest because you’re sick, disabled or it’s unsafe … please don’t feel guilty.
We can all contribute in our own way and not everyone can be boots on the ground.
Share posts. Attend virtual events. Trust that the community is fighting for you.
Survival is resistance.
We can all contribute in our own way and not everyone can be boots on the ground.
Share posts. Attend virtual events. Trust that the community is fighting for you.
Survival is resistance.
October 18, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Lake Michigan sunrise #lake #photography
October 14, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Lake Michigan sunrise #lake #photography
#catsofbluesky
Buffy’s done six sessions. She’s lost .1 pounds, but she’s more angular and spunky since starting this. 20 minutes.
Buffy’s done six sessions. She’s lost .1 pounds, but she’s more angular and spunky since starting this. 20 minutes.
October 11, 2025 at 6:41 PM
#catsofbluesky
Buffy’s done six sessions. She’s lost .1 pounds, but she’s more angular and spunky since starting this. 20 minutes.
Buffy’s done six sessions. She’s lost .1 pounds, but she’s more angular and spunky since starting this. 20 minutes.
October 11, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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October 4, 2025 at 7:49 PM