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TLFlenner
@tlflenner.bsky.social
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mom of 2, mimi of 10, auntie of many, cat mom, dog grandma & auntie, retired cardiac kid helper, freelance nerd, mitch rapp fan, sports junkie, antique restorer & collector, she/her #knowjusticeknowpeace
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pmskinner.bsky.social
Now this will make you smile: city asks school kids to name new pothole filling truck. I was dreading the ‘potty mcPot face’ entries. Winner? 6th grader with “Uncle Fill” (from fresh prince of bel air Uncle Phil). It’s beyond genius. UNCLE FILL!! The kids are all right, I tell ya
December 9, 2025 at 2:10 AM
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pmskinner.bsky.social
I am no longer listening to or supporting any journalist who sits there while the president insults and demeans one of their colleagues. Get a spine or go away.

Courage only counts if you use it when it’s courageous to use it. Otherwise it’s cowardice wrapped in excuses
December 9, 2025 at 6:16 PM
tlflenner.bsky.social
My pharmacy is better than your pharmacy. #ALTtext #pharmacy #support
This is a close-up photograph of nine different sized prescription medicine bottles stacked on a shelf. The bottles are typically opaque orange or amber plastic with white labels. Personal identifying information on the labels has been partially obscured by white, digital masking. The photo features handwritten notes and doodles on the labels of the middle bottles: One central bottle has "Love you :)" written in purple ink. Other labels have small purple heart symbols and smiley faces drawn on them. The visible information suggests the contents include medications like Gabapentin 100 mg Capsule and Topiramate 25 mg Tablet.
December 13, 2025 at 6:05 AM
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altcdc.altgov.info
CDC folks: Disability rights aren’t optional -- they’re law! ✨

Check out this megathread on protecting your Reasonable Accommodation (RA) rights.

Read it without all the scrolling 🙂:
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altcdc.altgov.info Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 15d
🚨 New artist drop! Meet *RAnsky* - creating bold, clear infographics to help you understand your rights to *Reasonable Accommodations* at CDC.

AltCDC is sharing their work so everyone can access the info.

Thread starts here 👇♿️✨
December 8, 2025 at 9:58 PM
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pmskinner.bsky.social
A person is not a people. If you are saying ‘them’ for the actions of ‘him’, you are wrong.
And inevitably when the mob expands, ‘them’ will include ‘you’. And it will be too late for us all.
November 28, 2025 at 3:49 PM
tlflenner.bsky.social
Sully & Frankie forgot Mama's "rest & recovery" order; threw an impromptu, all-night music fest. After hosting a literal rave yesterday & through the night, the two little mischief-makers have finally crashed & are now sleeping the afternoon away. #cats #catsofbluesky #caturday #mainecoon #vermont
A top-down view of our long-haired, dark tabby/Maine Coon cat Frankie lying on his back on a light-colored carpet, stretching one paw out. He is next to a woven wicker basket and under a warm honey colored, pine coffee table.
November 23, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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thebulwark.com
Epstein survivors just demanded the release of the files in this new PSA. Watch it here.
November 17, 2025 at 2:16 PM
tlflenner.bsky.social
"I'm not a lap cat. I'm not a LAP cat. I'm NOT a lap cat. I'm only doing til Mama is feeling better." (Buries face in blanket and falls promptly asleep.) #ALTtext #caturday #catsofbluesky #mainecoon #cats #petsofbluesky #SAVR #cardiology #aorticstenosis #openheart #Dartmouth #vermont
Close-up profile of Frankie, the majestic, long-haired, dark brown tabby - Maine Coon mix, nestled comfortably on a pale mocha-colored furry blanket. He is looking off to the right with a dignified expression, while Mama's hand is visible, gently supporting his chest. The background shows soft indoor lighting, white curtains, and some simple wall decor, including framed pictures and a small shelf with plants.
November 16, 2025 at 1:30 AM
tlflenner.bsky.social
"Mama, how long is this recovery thing supposed to last?" #SAVR #openheart #newlife #aorticstenosis #bioprosthetic #ALTtext
A detailed image of a fluffy, large, long-haired Maine Coon cat named Sully, resting indoors. Sully has a thick, multi-toned gray and silver coat and is lying on a white and gray rug. He's looking directly forward, and his large, expressive eyes are the central focus. His eyes are a warm, golden-green, framed by the distinctive dark tabby markings that converge towards the nose, giving him an alert and intelligent gaze. The background shows a scratching post and dark wooden floor, creating a cozy atmosphere.
November 13, 2025 at 6:06 AM
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bsjcr.bsky.social
Hey, did anyone actually read the statement about the reduced prices for the weight loss drugs? It's only through trumprx. Just another grift.
November 8, 2025 at 8:51 PM
tlflenner.bsky.social
After getting a zipper on my chest, the last thing I want is to tackle a staircase just to pee. Kudos to Mr. G for hearing, & granting my recovery wish - a main level
1/2 bath. The boys treating it like a VIP lounge is a happy accident. #caturday #ALTtext
#catsofbluesky #openheart #cats #SAVR
A full-length vertical photo showing two long-haired cats, Frankie (on the left, with dark, charcoal-colored, striped fur) and Sully (on the right, with lighter gray, charcoal and white fur), sitting side-by-side with their backs to the camera. They are gazing out a full length glass door that opens to the outside. The immediate foreground is raw, light-colored plywood flooring with some white paint splatters and construction materials nearby, including a partial paint can on the lower left. Through the glass, the yard is visible, showing yellow and orange autumn foliage on a few trees and several large orange pumpkins resting on the lawn.
November 9, 2025 at 8:05 AM
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thedailybeast.bsky.social
The White House has been ordered to reinstall sign language interpreters at press briefings to avoid “imminent harm” to deaf Americans.
Leavitt and Trump Humiliated in Legal Battle Over Briefings
A federal judge said the president didn’t like the “image” of having translators standing next to him.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:51 AM
tlflenner.bsky.social
TODAY'S THE DAY! On the way to Dartmouth for an open aortic valve replacement. Can't wait to start feeling better again! #SAVR #cardiology #aorticstenosia #thursdaythoughts
October 30, 2025 at 9:29 AM
tlflenner.bsky.social
In seven days I'll finally be on my way to Dartmouth to have my aortic valve replaced. Open heart's a daunting surgery, but I'm ready. Recovery will be long, and painful. But I'm ready. #bringiton #aorticstenosis #cardiology #dartmouth #openheart #SAVR
October 23, 2025 at 5:14 AM
tlflenner.bsky.social
The same people who refused to mask up during a global pandemic are wearing masks to kidnap folks off the street. #NoKings #ICE #epstein #releasethefiles #covid
October 20, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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robinmk.bsky.social
Indian corn 🌽
October 18, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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pmskinner.bsky.social
I’ve been lucky enough to help my country & neighbors since I was 17 years old. I’m 54 now.
I don’t like pledges of allegiance all that much.
But I love my country.
I don’t like flags all that much.
But I love my neighbors.

So tomorrow we will be at No Kings. For my country and for my neighbors
October 17, 2025 at 10:13 PM
tlflenner.bsky.social
Judging our assembly skills on #NoKings day

#caturdayeveryday #cats #catsofbluesky #MaineCoon #petsofbluesky #caturday #ALTtext #blueskycats #NoKings
A photograph of two fluffy, long-haired Maine Coon cats resting on a polished hardwood floor. In the foreground, the larger cat, Frankie, is lying on a gray and white, short napped rug that meets the wood floor. Frankie has a distinct brown and black classic tabby pattern with prominent stripes on his body and legs. He is looking sharply toward the right, away from the camera. In the background, the lighter-colored cat, Sully, is lying directly on the hardwood floor, slightly out of focus. Sully has a smoky, silvery-gray long coat and a dark, bushy tail, and he appears to be glaring at the camera in judgment of your Caturday laziness.
October 18, 2025 at 6:27 PM
tlflenner.bsky.social
Being a handsome rascal is tiring. #FrankieFriday #cats #catsofbluesky #MaineCoonTabby #ALTtext
A luxuriously fluffy, long-haired cat named Frankie, displaying rich brown and black tabby patterns, is depicted in a deep, relaxed sleep. Frankie is lying on his back, fully sprawled out on a floor covered in small, white hexagonal mosaic tiles. His lighter-colored fur on his exposed belly is distinctly visible, contrasting with the darker tabby markings on his sides and limbs, emphasizing his comfort and contentment.
October 17, 2025 at 3:27 PM
tlflenner.bsky.social
#challengeaccepted
The image shows a square yellow and black warning sign mounted on a concrete pillar in a hospital parking garage. ​The sign features a bold black and yellow graphic depicting a stylized person in a wheelchair on a steep, downward-sloping surface. ​Below the graphic, in large, black, capital letters, are the words "SLOPE HAZARD." ​The overall appearance is a safety sign warning of a dangerously steep decline.
October 16, 2025 at 7:16 AM
tlflenner.bsky.social
Mama likes when we play Hide & Seek - because who needs to mop when you have a purr-fectly effective cat-Swiffer? #ALTtext #caturday #MaineCoon #Vermont #catsofbluesky #cats #petsofbluesky #blueskycats #caturdayeveryday
​A fluffy, long-haired part Maine Coon cat, Frankie, is lying under a dark curtain that is partially draped over it, creating a cozy hideaway under a clawfoot bathtub. The cat has a striking brown tabby coat with prominent stripes and is looking up at and slightly to the left with wide, expressive eyes at his mama. The floor beneath the cat is a white hexagonal tile pattern with greige colored grout.
October 12, 2025 at 2:48 AM
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bsw5020.bsky.social
What an unforgettable experience partnering with Alex Toussaint for this amazing event in support of @iamals.bsky.social! So much gratitude for the chance to be part of it.
September 25, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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pmskinner.bsky.social
Chief Justice Grumpy Face Blacky Whitey rules that we all matter or none of us do, and that all means all or it means nothing.
October 3, 2025 at 10:01 PM
tlflenner.bsky.social
Watching Dad rake leaves on #caturday. #ALTtext #caturdayeveryday #catsofbluesky #cats #MaineCoon #Vermont #allergies
Two long-haired cats sit on two different window sills, looking out the windows. Sully, a fluffy grey and white Maine Coon cat, is on the right, closer to the camera, presenting a view of its back and thick tail. Frankie, another cat, is visible further away on the left, also facing the window. The room is dimly lit, with bright light coming in from the windows above a Honeywell air cleaner on the floor.
October 5, 2025 at 3:23 AM
tlflenner.bsky.social
Happy #Caturday ! It's time for Hallowe'en Havoc, a benefit softball tournament hosted by Papa's long time co-ed team. An extra special weekend because Sully's Mama is this year's humble recipient 😭❤️

PS: Mama FINALLY gets her new aortic valve on Oct 30th 😍🎉🥳

#ALTtext #catsofbluesky #mainecoon
The image is a selfie of Mama wearing a black cat costume. ​She is seated in a car, wearing a seatbelt, and looking directly at the camera. She has black & silver glittery cat ears on a headband and makeup that includes a white snout area around the nose and upper lip, black lipstick, and drawn-on whiskers/freckles on the cheeks. The background, visible through the windshield and side windows, suggests a sunny day outside of a restaurant. ​A fluffy, long-haired Maine Coon cat named Sully is lying on his back on a light-colored carpet, looking directly at Mama holding the camera with piercing green eyes.
September 27, 2025 at 11:39 AM