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Alt_Quinn (she/her/ally)
@quinnrising.bsky.social
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My orange cat is a dog tbf... and Abyss is just a giant cloud baby
November 11, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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November 9, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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Surprised opossum. Also surprised me when I saw him in my tnvr trap for community cats. Opossum was released unharmed.
Opossum accidentally caught in a tnvr trap intended for a community cat. Opossum was released unharmed.
November 5, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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Abyss is proactive and puts himself on my chest/face/arm. He's around 25lbs, and part Maine coon, and he is a giant cloud baby boy with the softest fur, but omg the shed is real!
November 5, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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Abyss sends his congrats!
November 3, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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Repost this with you and your significant other (not really):
October 29, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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Mine just absorbs light into the void of fur... his name is Abyss
October 27, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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My cats tore my door frames up doing this. I found basically sticky carpet pads on Amazon that I put on my walls and they stopped. Pic for tax.
October 27, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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Taz would like to collaborate
October 23, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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Good job guys!
October 19, 2025 at 1:15 AM
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#NoKings #StPete
October 18, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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Caught the wrong cat this morning
Picture of possum in trap. Possum was released without injury
October 13, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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Sweet giant baby Abyss

Pics of a giant black Maine Coon mix cat, paw the size of my hand
September 30, 2025 at 1:26 AM
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Bed dog, pillow dog. Neither think work is an appropriate Monday morning activity.
Black dog (10 months) nestled on my pillows tucked into bed, judgy eyes because I'm going to work. White and black dog (14 years old) nestled on a soft pillow next to a bed.
September 29, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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September 17, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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Got to go to the #CitizenSoldier concert at the #HouseofBlues and it was awesome! Pictures show the band, lead singer hugging my kid, and me and my kids in front of the Cirque du Soliel
August 23, 2025 at 2:26 AM
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Temporary potatoes

Pictures show puppies held and in a tote
August 21, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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Niblings came over and played with all the animals. Now everyone is napping. Happy ##Caturday
August 9, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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Happy #Caturday from my niblings, who are surprised the Grey and white foster kitten isn't falling asleep while they sing him "Twinkle, twinkle, little Star"
August 2, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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Tf you mean "no #Caturday?"
July 27, 2025 at 11:11 PM
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She was *so upset* that I wouldn't let her walk in my BBQ sauce and try to eat it. I took the plate away and then she laid down and just glared at me.
July 27, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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Happy belated #Caturday. Yes, the dog just bends like that, idk, i swear he has bones..
July 27, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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Taz helps socialize the fosters
July 27, 2025 at 12:09 PM
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Here's hoping AI knows something I don't. Alt text is split between all three pictures, doesn't exactly match, but it's all there.
Reports from sources like The Motley Fool and NAPA Net suggest that the Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2026 may be higher due to inflation influenced by former President Trump's tariff policies. However, it's important to understand the nuances of how the Social Security COLA is determined and the potential impacts of this increase: COLA Calculation: The Social Security Administration (SSA) calculates the annual COLA based on the increase in the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) from the third quarter of the previous year to the third quarter of the current year. If the average CPI-W reading in the third quarter of 2025 is higher than in the comparable period of 2024, beneficiaries can expect a higher monthly payout in 2026. Tariff Impact: The Motley Fool and NAPA Net cite Trump's tariff policies as a potential catalyst for the higher COLA forecast. Input tariffs, in particular, could increase domestic prices and ignite inflation, which would then be reflected in the CPI-W and potentially lead to a higher COLA. According to independent analyst Mary Johnson, these tariffs are already starting to affect consumer prices. Potential "Trump Bump": Based on projections, this "Trump bump" could translate to an average monthly increase of $52 for retired workers and around $41 for individuals with disabilities and survivor beneficiaries. This translates to approximately $9 extra per month in 2026 for the nearly 70 million Social Security beneficiaries. Medicare Part B Premiums: Even with a higher COLA, the benefits seniors receive may still be eroded by increasing Medicare Part B premiums. For instance, if the 2026 COLA is 2.7%, a projected 11.6% increase in the Part B premium from $185 to $206.50 could consume the entire COLA for beneficiaries receiving around $800 or less per month. CPI-W Limitations: The CPI-W is designed to reflect the spending habits of urban wage earners and clerical workers, which may not accurately represent the spending patterns of retirees. Retirees tend to spend more on housing and medical care, which have seen higher inflation rates than the overall CPI-W. This discrepancy means that the 2026 COLA, even if boosted by tariffs, may still not fully account for the rising costs faced by seniors. Potential Data Inaccuracies: The Labor Department's ability to track inflation data may have been limited by a hiring freeze implemented by former President Trump, potentially impacting the accuracy of the 2026 COLA calculation. Additional Economic Impacts: Deloitte notes that higher tariffs coupled with elevated interest rates could slow business investment and hiring throughout 2025 and 2026, possibly leading to a higher unemployment rate. In conclusion, while the forecast for the 2026 Social Security COLA suggests a potential increase partly influenced by tariff-induced inflation, it's crucial to consider the broader economic context and the impact of other factors like Medicare premium increases. The effectiveness of this increase in maintaining retirees' purchasing power remains a subject of ongoing debate and analysis.
July 24, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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Skyway bridge in St Pete FL last night
July 21, 2025 at 5:17 PM