🌿✨ ripplesticks | (they/he)
@rip-in-the-woods.bsky.social
23. Trans masc nb.
Mostly a spam account. Politics, Star Wars, life rants, cat pics - find it all here!
You want professional art stuff (because that’s one of the things I do)? Check out: @artistic-menace.com
Mostly a spam account. Politics, Star Wars, life rants, cat pics - find it all here!
You want professional art stuff (because that’s one of the things I do)? Check out: @artistic-menace.com
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redoing my pinned post, as it has been a while!
hi, I'm Ripley!
- I use they/he pronouns
- this is NOT one of my professional social media accs. I am loud and chaotic here and don't post art often (check bio for links)
- I like trees, magic, and star wars
- I'm gay. in what direction? who knows.
hi, I'm Ripley!
- I use they/he pronouns
- this is NOT one of my professional social media accs. I am loud and chaotic here and don't post art often (check bio for links)
- I like trees, magic, and star wars
- I'm gay. in what direction? who knows.
NOTICE: I have changed my handle from @artistic-menace.com to @rip-in-the-woods.bsky.social as of 08/2025!
At my previous handle you can now find my Bluesky art account!! 🎨
At my previous handle you can now find my Bluesky art account!! 🎨
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This is a really big story that should not be missed. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
DOJ Says Noem Made Final Decision on El Salvador Removals in Breach of Court Order
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
November 27, 2025 at 12:38 AM
This is a really big story that should not be missed. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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Hubs dragged me out for an early morning icy walk. But there were otters!
November 27, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Hubs dragged me out for an early morning icy walk. But there were otters!
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Garden oil painting in progress 10 years ago (this one was only worked on a little after this photo and it found a buyer)
#art #painting #oiloncanvas #malus
#art #painting #oiloncanvas #malus
November 27, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Garden oil painting in progress 10 years ago (this one was only worked on a little after this photo and it found a buyer)
#art #painting #oiloncanvas #malus
#art #painting #oiloncanvas #malus
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Full transcript of U.S. Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino's deposition in Chicago has been released.
Justin Meyers sent these to @documentcloud.org which OCR'ed the files, making them searchable. Download away!
Justin Meyers sent these to @documentcloud.org which OCR'ed the files, making them searchable. Download away!
For your viewing pleasure:
www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
Bovino deposition transcript, volume 3
The third of three transcript documents released from the Oct. 30, 2025, deposition of U.S. Border Patrol Cmdr. Gregory Bovino in Chicago Headline Club et al., v. Kristi Noem, et al.
www.documentcloud.org
November 25, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Full transcript of U.S. Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino's deposition in Chicago has been released.
Justin Meyers sent these to @documentcloud.org which OCR'ed the files, making them searchable. Download away!
Justin Meyers sent these to @documentcloud.org which OCR'ed the files, making them searchable. Download away!
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A package hasn't "shipped" if you've only "created the label"
November 25, 2025 at 3:02 PM
A package hasn't "shipped" if you've only "created the label"
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There is beauty everywhere but especially in autumn in Philadelphia! 😻
November 24, 2025 at 5:32 PM
There is beauty everywhere but especially in autumn in Philadelphia! 😻
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I snapped this one at sunset tonight from Figueroa Mountain Road in Santa Barbara County looking towards the Gaviota Coast. The distance between me and the boat is shockingly well over 30 miles! #Photography
November 23, 2025 at 4:07 AM
I snapped this one at sunset tonight from Figueroa Mountain Road in Santa Barbara County looking towards the Gaviota Coast. The distance between me and the boat is shockingly well over 30 miles! #Photography
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It’s crazy to think about the crimes we’re going to learn about after this regime ends.
We’re already hearing about Watergate level crimes every week. Imagine what will come out after it’s over.
We’re going to need a full accounting of all that’s been done in violation of the constitution.
We’re already hearing about Watergate level crimes every week. Imagine what will come out after it’s over.
We’re going to need a full accounting of all that’s been done in violation of the constitution.
November 22, 2025 at 10:05 PM
It’s crazy to think about the crimes we’re going to learn about after this regime ends.
We’re already hearing about Watergate level crimes every week. Imagine what will come out after it’s over.
We’re going to need a full accounting of all that’s been done in violation of the constitution.
We’re already hearing about Watergate level crimes every week. Imagine what will come out after it’s over.
We’re going to need a full accounting of all that’s been done in violation of the constitution.
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Smokers, do you think you can just stop? Nuh-uh.
CDC: it takes most people 8–11 tries before they can quit.
FDA: in 2018 55% of adult smokers tried to quit. Only 8% were successful in quitting for 6-12 mos.
Guess how many smoking deaths every year?
480,000
And 41,000 more from secondhand smoke
CDC: it takes most people 8–11 tries before they can quit.
FDA: in 2018 55% of adult smokers tried to quit. Only 8% were successful in quitting for 6-12 mos.
Guess how many smoking deaths every year?
480,000
And 41,000 more from secondhand smoke
With more actors, pop stars and other celebrities spotted unapologetically smoking, the cultural taboo against it shows signs of ebbing.
Celebrities Are Making Smoking Cigarettes Cool Again
Cigarettes are resurfacing in pop music and movies, raising fears that a yearslong decline in smoking rates could reverse.
on.wsj.com
November 24, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Smokers, do you think you can just stop? Nuh-uh.
CDC: it takes most people 8–11 tries before they can quit.
FDA: in 2018 55% of adult smokers tried to quit. Only 8% were successful in quitting for 6-12 mos.
Guess how many smoking deaths every year?
480,000
And 41,000 more from secondhand smoke
CDC: it takes most people 8–11 tries before they can quit.
FDA: in 2018 55% of adult smokers tried to quit. Only 8% were successful in quitting for 6-12 mos.
Guess how many smoking deaths every year?
480,000
And 41,000 more from secondhand smoke
so I don’t drink often. But tonight I had one (1) Smirnoff Smash and I watched The Lego Movie: the Second Part, and now I’m just laying in the floor with the cat, occasionally giggling.
this is why I don’t drink often. 1) it’s funnier when I do and 2) I’m a serious lightweight lol
this is why I don’t drink often. 1) it’s funnier when I do and 2) I’m a serious lightweight lol
November 23, 2025 at 1:01 AM
so I don’t drink often. But tonight I had one (1) Smirnoff Smash and I watched The Lego Movie: the Second Part, and now I’m just laying in the floor with the cat, occasionally giggling.
this is why I don’t drink often. 1) it’s funnier when I do and 2) I’m a serious lightweight lol
this is why I don’t drink often. 1) it’s funnier when I do and 2) I’m a serious lightweight lol
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A quick lesson here are Arabic numbers…
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November 21, 2025 at 7:57 PM
A quick lesson here are Arabic numbers…
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sometimes a really ocpilled song comes on when im in the supermarket, and i start sobbing because i love my ocs so much. being a parent is so hard
November 21, 2025 at 10:26 PM
sometimes a really ocpilled song comes on when im in the supermarket, and i start sobbing because i love my ocs so much. being a parent is so hard
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The President of the United States is publicly calling for the political prosecution of his political opponents, urging the death penalty because they urged soldiers to uphold the rule of law.
This should be front page news everywhere. It is not, which tells much about how we got to this point.
This should be front page news everywhere. It is not, which tells much about how we got to this point.
November 20, 2025 at 5:35 PM
The President of the United States is publicly calling for the political prosecution of his political opponents, urging the death penalty because they urged soldiers to uphold the rule of law.
This should be front page news everywhere. It is not, which tells much about how we got to this point.
This should be front page news everywhere. It is not, which tells much about how we got to this point.
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The DoE has reclassified numerous health professional and other degrees, limiting access to federal student loan programs eligible for the higher OBBBA loan caps from thousands to a few hundred.
As ALWAYS, this is about $$.
We're about to become REALLY "great"...
shorturl.fm/xs7gY
As ALWAYS, this is about $$.
We're about to become REALLY "great"...
shorturl.fm/xs7gY
November 21, 2025 at 12:51 AM
The DoE has reclassified numerous health professional and other degrees, limiting access to federal student loan programs eligible for the higher OBBBA loan caps from thousands to a few hundred.
As ALWAYS, this is about $$.
We're about to become REALLY "great"...
shorturl.fm/xs7gY
As ALWAYS, this is about $$.
We're about to become REALLY "great"...
shorturl.fm/xs7gY
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BREAKING: 30 more Starbucks locations are joining the strike.
Starbucks workers in 25 cities are jumping into the week-long strike.
Now @sbworkersunited.org members at 95 stores in 65 cities have walked off the job.
Starbucks workers in 25 cities are jumping into the week-long strike.
Now @sbworkersunited.org members at 95 stores in 65 cities have walked off the job.
November 20, 2025 at 8:58 PM
BREAKING: 30 more Starbucks locations are joining the strike.
Starbucks workers in 25 cities are jumping into the week-long strike.
Now @sbworkersunited.org members at 95 stores in 65 cities have walked off the job.
Starbucks workers in 25 cities are jumping into the week-long strike.
Now @sbworkersunited.org members at 95 stores in 65 cities have walked off the job.
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An important part of the job for any WH Press Secretary is to clean up remarks made by the president or offer explanation/context or apology when warranted. But Leavitt never does that. She always crafts a response that makes it even worse by adding her own toxic twist.
November 20, 2025 at 7:07 PM
An important part of the job for any WH Press Secretary is to clean up remarks made by the president or offer explanation/context or apology when warranted. But Leavitt never does that. She always crafts a response that makes it even worse by adding her own toxic twist.
k the dog we’re sitting right now (which I wasn’t notified of until yesterday when I came home) is terribly anxious and has spent the entire time since my one housemate left barking and HOWLING downstairs.
It’s just now 8 am.
Bruh.
It’s just now 8 am.
Bruh.
November 21, 2025 at 1:07 PM
k the dog we’re sitting right now (which I wasn’t notified of until yesterday when I came home) is terribly anxious and has spent the entire time since my one housemate left barking and HOWLING downstairs.
It’s just now 8 am.
Bruh.
It’s just now 8 am.
Bruh.
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The president is calling for members of Congress to be executed.
Also known as Thursday.
Also known as Thursday.
November 20, 2025 at 2:33 PM
The president is calling for members of Congress to be executed.
Also known as Thursday.
Also known as Thursday.
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The President of the United States just called for my arrest and execution.
In these moments, fear is contagious, but so is courage:
In these moments, fear is contagious, but so is courage:
November 20, 2025 at 7:15 PM
The President of the United States just called for my arrest and execution.
In these moments, fear is contagious, but so is courage:
In these moments, fear is contagious, but so is courage:
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Kelly: "I never expected after serving 25 years in the Navy flying combat missions over Iraq and Kuwait, flying the Space Shuttle, that now I've got to worry about my personal safety and that of my wife, Gabby Giffords, who was already nearly assassinated, because of something the president said."
November 21, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Kelly: "I never expected after serving 25 years in the Navy flying combat missions over Iraq and Kuwait, flying the Space Shuttle, that now I've got to worry about my personal safety and that of my wife, Gabby Giffords, who was already nearly assassinated, because of something the president said."
