Long Live Chicago
@troppypop.bsky.social
Recovering girlboss. Podcasts about Cowboy Bebop and She-Ra. Cosplayer, poet, bassist. STFU about Chicago. 🩷💛💙(She/her)
It appears we are doing Chicago sunset pics tonight? Yea ok- LaBagh Woods!
November 3, 2025 at 12:20 AM
It appears we are doing Chicago sunset pics tonight? Yea ok- LaBagh Woods!
A sincere Halloween question: What character is this? White pumpkin face guy with back tentacles has appeared in my neighborhood in several colors. Not Slenderman, Slenderman has no face. I'm missing out on some lore...
October 31, 2025 at 3:53 PM
A sincere Halloween question: What character is this? White pumpkin face guy with back tentacles has appeared in my neighborhood in several colors. Not Slenderman, Slenderman has no face. I'm missing out on some lore...
Real images of me in Chicago, 2025
October 27, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Real images of me in Chicago, 2025
Thanks, Google AI, that's definitely what I was asking about. /s
October 27, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Thanks, Google AI, that's definitely what I was asking about. /s
This is my ship in Sea of Thieves, The Mimic Discovered. I just think she's neat. #seaofthieves
October 24, 2025 at 7:47 PM
This is my ship in Sea of Thieves, The Mimic Discovered. I just think she's neat. #seaofthieves
Sea of Thieves was experiencing server issues, so the gang hopped on Phasmophobia to enjoy orb. @playphasmo.bsky.social
October 14, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Sea of Thieves was experiencing server issues, so the gang hopped on Phasmophobia to enjoy orb. @playphasmo.bsky.social
The helicopter noise over Arcadia Terrace (Chicago) is constant this morning. Spotted at least two circling. Can't confirm who is in them, but I have an educated guess! Stay safe, everyone.
October 9, 2025 at 12:13 PM
The helicopter noise over Arcadia Terrace (Chicago) is constant this morning. Spotted at least two circling. Can't confirm who is in them, but I have an educated guess! Stay safe, everyone.
I know it's quickly becoming the wrong season for this, but I made raspberry sorbet, and doing this is about to become my whole personality.
October 8, 2025 at 2:02 AM
I know it's quickly becoming the wrong season for this, but I made raspberry sorbet, and doing this is about to become my whole personality.
How am I dealing with These Times? I just re-purchased Sea of Thieves, and my pirate from 2018 still being here made me cry. We return to the sea!! @seaofthieves.com
October 2, 2025 at 8:40 PM
How am I dealing with These Times? I just re-purchased Sea of Thieves, and my pirate from 2018 still being here made me cry. We return to the sea!! @seaofthieves.com
I am occasionally forced to use ChatGPT at my office, and I had an absolutely gaslighty experience with it yesterday that can only be described with this scene. IYKYK.
August 21, 2025 at 4:48 AM
I am occasionally forced to use ChatGPT at my office, and I had an absolutely gaslighty experience with it yesterday that can only be described with this scene. IYKYK.
Post a non-religious photo you think of as holy.
August 20, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Post a non-religious photo you think of as holy.
Take a break from doomscrolling to look at this praying mantis in our yard.
August 20, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Take a break from doomscrolling to look at this praying mantis in our yard.
McDonald's is problematic, this isn't me telling you to give them money. I just want to say something general about the era we are in. Growing up, Happy Meal toys were often gendered. I'm warmed to see two IP that would formerly be gendered now merged into one idea for everyone:
August 14, 2025 at 5:43 PM
McDonald's is problematic, this isn't me telling you to give them money. I just want to say something general about the era we are in. Growing up, Happy Meal toys were often gendered. I'm warmed to see two IP that would formerly be gendered now merged into one idea for everyone:
Gonna tell my kids this was Critical Mass
July 27, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Gonna tell my kids this was Critical Mass
Calling all Chicago KPop Demon Hunters: Textile Discount Outlet heard about you and stocked up on Mira base weapons.
July 13, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Calling all Chicago KPop Demon Hunters: Textile Discount Outlet heard about you and stocked up on Mira base weapons.
All of Chicago watching NYC this evening
June 25, 2025 at 3:10 AM
All of Chicago watching NYC this evening
Oh, MSI... we're going with SPIDERMEMBER?? Nobody giggled at the meeting at all??
May 29, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Oh, MSI... we're going with SPIDERMEMBER?? Nobody giggled at the meeting at all??
Arachnophobia level: legendary
My office community manager put this on my desk, then made sure to tell me, "This is not a spider web, there are no spiders, it is just like this, do not be scared."
To be known is to be loved, I guess?
My office community manager put this on my desk, then made sure to tell me, "This is not a spider web, there are no spiders, it is just like this, do not be scared."
To be known is to be loved, I guess?
May 16, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Arachnophobia level: legendary
My office community manager put this on my desk, then made sure to tell me, "This is not a spider web, there are no spiders, it is just like this, do not be scared."
To be known is to be loved, I guess?
My office community manager put this on my desk, then made sure to tell me, "This is not a spider web, there are no spiders, it is just like this, do not be scared."
To be known is to be loved, I guess?
I got this Caption Cap from Upside Hats many years ago, and it remains undefeated. I am every news story, fandom, and meme.
May 12, 2025 at 4:32 AM
I got this Caption Cap from Upside Hats many years ago, and it remains undefeated. I am every news story, fandom, and meme.
My spouse bought me a lovely hammock swing for our porch, and with (gestures everywhere) feeling the way it does, my summer mood board has just one image:
May 7, 2025 at 7:31 PM
My spouse bought me a lovely hammock swing for our porch, and with (gestures everywhere) feeling the way it does, my summer mood board has just one image:
Whoever is tracking social media for this sort of thing, Lincoln Square with no cars was a delight today, please keep it forever. There are so many places for cars, and maybe, just maybe, MORE people who live nearby will patronize the businesses if it's so safe and fun.
April 24, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Whoever is tracking social media for this sort of thing, Lincoln Square with no cars was a delight today, please keep it forever. There are so many places for cars, and maybe, just maybe, MORE people who live nearby will patronize the businesses if it's so safe and fun.
Fundraising works, part deux: @marnieshure.bsky.social promoted the The Friendship Center's latest raffle here on Bluesky, I bought some tickets, and I won this incredible basket!! I will ALSO make sure my April volunteer bucks from work go to TFC this spring. Thanks, Marnie!!
April 12, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Fundraising works, part deux: @marnieshure.bsky.social promoted the The Friendship Center's latest raffle here on Bluesky, I bought some tickets, and I won this incredible basket!! I will ALSO make sure my April volunteer bucks from work go to TFC this spring. Thanks, Marnie!!
I will be at C2E2 Sunday ONLY, looking like this. Find me, I will be solo'ing the con, and I got time for YOU!
April 11, 2025 at 2:04 PM
I will be at C2E2 Sunday ONLY, looking like this. Find me, I will be solo'ing the con, and I got time for YOU!