Ellen Fitzpatrick
@vaughnglenwood.bsky.social
I'm a committed Fajita.
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I have been given the shiny and very real War Stopper Award by
USA Pickleball because I have stopped so many dozens of wars and whatnot. I am honored that my war stopping has been noticed by the foremost pickleball organization in the world.
USA Pickleball because I have stopped so many dozens of wars and whatnot. I am honored that my war stopping has been noticed by the foremost pickleball organization in the world.
December 6, 2025 at 12:59 AM
I have been given the shiny and very real War Stopper Award by
USA Pickleball because I have stopped so many dozens of wars and whatnot. I am honored that my war stopping has been noticed by the foremost pickleball organization in the world.
USA Pickleball because I have stopped so many dozens of wars and whatnot. I am honored that my war stopping has been noticed by the foremost pickleball organization in the world.
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excited to award my kids the Burger King Peace Prize this weekend
December 5, 2025 at 6:14 PM
excited to award my kids the Burger King Peace Prize this weekend
Dr. Death.
He trademarked "MAHA." You can buy his merch online.
Any questions?
He trademarked "MAHA." You can buy his merch online.
Any questions?
Just to be clear: Minnesota will continue to be guided by science and medical expertise.
While Trump and RFK wage war on vaccines and decades of science, I took executive action to safeguard vaccine access in Minnesota and prioritize the health and safety of our children.
While Trump and RFK wage war on vaccines and decades of science, I took executive action to safeguard vaccine access in Minnesota and prioritize the health and safety of our children.
December 5, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Dr. Death.
He trademarked "MAHA." You can buy his merch online.
Any questions?
He trademarked "MAHA." You can buy his merch online.
Any questions?
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For the first time in a week, Dad Guy says it’s warm enough outside for a walkie. We’re about to head out and this is me watching Dad Guy put on his outside feets. 😊
December 5, 2025 at 7:36 PM
For the first time in a week, Dad Guy says it’s warm enough outside for a walkie. We’re about to head out and this is me watching Dad Guy put on his outside feets. 😊
Have you ordered your MAHA merchandise for Hanukkah and Christmas? Check it out. RFK, Jr. trademarked "MAHA," yes, he did.
This is a disgrace and it will cost lives.
Sec. Kennedy seems determined to rollback our progress fighting deadly diseases because he can’t look beyond his own ideological agenda.
He’s a threat to our health and must be fired immediately.
Sec. Kennedy seems determined to rollback our progress fighting deadly diseases because he can’t look beyond his own ideological agenda.
He’s a threat to our health and must be fired immediately.
December 5, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Have you ordered your MAHA merchandise for Hanukkah and Christmas? Check it out. RFK, Jr. trademarked "MAHA," yes, he did.
So.
Is Xi actively and intentionally inserting China into Venezuela and Europe? Or is he simply allowing Western media to imply it?
A soupçon of each, I suspect. Dipping his toe, but keeping his sock dry.
Is Xi actively and intentionally inserting China into Venezuela and Europe? Or is he simply allowing Western media to imply it?
A soupçon of each, I suspect. Dipping his toe, but keeping his sock dry.
French leader Macron says he was 'very touched' by Xi's gesture to accompany him to Chengdu - a departure from protocol.
China, France pledge cooperation as Xi joins Macron in trip to Chengdu
French leader Macron says he was 'very touched' by Xi's gesture to accompany him to Chengdu - a departure from protocol.
bit.ly
December 5, 2025 at 2:44 PM
So.
Is Xi actively and intentionally inserting China into Venezuela and Europe? Or is he simply allowing Western media to imply it?
A soupçon of each, I suspect. Dipping his toe, but keeping his sock dry.
Is Xi actively and intentionally inserting China into Venezuela and Europe? Or is he simply allowing Western media to imply it?
A soupçon of each, I suspect. Dipping his toe, but keeping his sock dry.
Hmm. The em dash makes some brutal sensé if it's 1890 and you're setting type by hand; (see that semicolon?) there's a measurable efficiency of physical movement.
I'm keeping the Oxford comma. It's a tell in the opposite direction.
I'm keeping the Oxford comma. It's a tell in the opposite direction.
This Sam Kriss essay on AI writing is brilliant
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/03/m...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/03/m...
Why Does A.I. Write Like … That?
www.nytimes.com
December 5, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Hmm. The em dash makes some brutal sensé if it's 1890 and you're setting type by hand; (see that semicolon?) there's a measurable efficiency of physical movement.
I'm keeping the Oxford comma. It's a tell in the opposite direction.
I'm keeping the Oxford comma. It's a tell in the opposite direction.
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Every morning, Dad Guy holds me gently like this, looks into my eyes for a long time and then kisses me on the top of my head. It’s the best way to start the day. ❤️
December 5, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Every morning, Dad Guy holds me gently like this, looks into my eyes for a long time and then kisses me on the top of my head. It’s the best way to start the day. ❤️
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‘Schopenhauer has long held the title of gloomiest philosopher in history. He sees human existence not as grand tragedy but squalid farce, with men and women writhing in the grip of appetites that are both pointless and insatiable.’
Terry Eagleton:
www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...
Terry Eagleton:
www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...
Terry Eagleton · Pregnant with Monsters: Schopenhauer makes a stir
Schopenhauer has long held the title of gloomiest philosopher in history. He sees human existence not as grand tragedy...
www.lrb.co.uk
December 5, 2025 at 1:32 PM
‘Schopenhauer has long held the title of gloomiest philosopher in history. He sees human existence not as grand tragedy but squalid farce, with men and women writhing in the grip of appetites that are both pointless and insatiable.’
Terry Eagleton:
www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...
Terry Eagleton:
www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...
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No one has been more fearless, impassioned, and authoritative on the abject incompetence and lawlessness of the regime’s use of the military than Senator Mark Kelly.
open.substack.com/pub/contrari...
open.substack.com/pub/contrari...
Undaunted Veteran Stands Up to MAGA Bullies
Senator Mark Kelly is a national treasure
open.substack.com
December 5, 2025 at 1:32 PM
No one has been more fearless, impassioned, and authoritative on the abject incompetence and lawlessness of the regime’s use of the military than Senator Mark Kelly.
open.substack.com/pub/contrari...
open.substack.com/pub/contrari...
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It was 24 years ago today that I launched on my first mission to the International Space Station on Space Shuttle Endeavour. Ten years later, I commanded Endeavour's final flight. Time flies!
December 5, 2025 at 1:54 PM
It was 24 years ago today that I launched on my first mission to the International Space Station on Space Shuttle Endeavour. Ten years later, I commanded Endeavour's final flight. Time flies!
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"Trump, in his way, is as much of a wolf as Putin. Europe has run out of excuses to pretend otherwise". My Swamp Notes with @martinsandbu.ft.com on why Europe must make those frozen Russian assets work for Ukraine. The time for that is now. as.ft.com/r/9144c41b-7...
Europe’s fateful moment
[FREE TO READ] The EU faces a historic choice: whether or not to unlock frozen Russian assets and save the Ukrainian war effort
as.ft.com
December 5, 2025 at 2:05 PM
"Trump, in his way, is as much of a wolf as Putin. Europe has run out of excuses to pretend otherwise". My Swamp Notes with @martinsandbu.ft.com on why Europe must make those frozen Russian assets work for Ukraine. The time for that is now. as.ft.com/r/9144c41b-7...
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Concede nothing. Let’s register and work with every eligible voter we can find so that we compete in and win these new districts and pick up seats currently held by Republicans too.
December 5, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Concede nothing. Let’s register and work with every eligible voter we can find so that we compete in and win these new districts and pick up seats currently held by Republicans too.
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Jennifer Welch: “The Republican Party has done such a good job propagandizing that if you need anything from the government, you’re a lazy piece of shit and a moocher, when really the parasites in this country are the billionaires.”
December 4, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Jennifer Welch: “The Republican Party has done such a good job propagandizing that if you need anything from the government, you’re a lazy piece of shit and a moocher, when really the parasites in this country are the billionaires.”
Rollerball.
Trust me.
Or not.
Trust me.
Or not.
December 4, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Rollerball.
Trust me.
Or not.
Trust me.
Or not.
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Members of Congress should not remain silent in the face of this dangerous rhetoric.
December 4, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Members of Congress should not remain silent in the face of this dangerous rhetoric.
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President Trump is spewing dangerous and racist lies about U.S. citizens of Somali descent in Minnesota, including @repilhan.bsky.social.
These comments are unbecoming of his office and have the potential to spur violence and sow distrust among our neighbors.
These comments are unbecoming of his office and have the potential to spur violence and sow distrust among our neighbors.
December 4, 2025 at 8:54 PM
President Trump is spewing dangerous and racist lies about U.S. citizens of Somali descent in Minnesota, including @repilhan.bsky.social.
These comments are unbecoming of his office and have the potential to spur violence and sow distrust among our neighbors.
These comments are unbecoming of his office and have the potential to spur violence and sow distrust among our neighbors.
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Agreed. 💯💯💯 DJT is a racist who is unfit for office. IMPEACH HIM.
December 4, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Agreed. 💯💯💯 DJT is a racist who is unfit for office. IMPEACH HIM.
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FLORIDA — Woman in scrubs: “I’m a U.S. citizen! Why are you doing this to me??”
December 4, 2025 at 8:26 PM
FLORIDA — Woman in scrubs: “I’m a U.S. citizen! Why are you doing this to me??”
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Donald Trump’s hateful words don’t stand in Minnesota.
December 4, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Donald Trump’s hateful words don’t stand in Minnesota.
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it is MIRACULOUS that we got rid of lead paint and asbestos when we did. if we had tried that today, there would be people whining about how we're restricting their rights.
Bring back residential-use lead paint, you cowards.
December 4, 2025 at 2:06 PM
it is MIRACULOUS that we got rid of lead paint and asbestos when we did. if we had tried that today, there would be people whining about how we're restricting their rights.
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And so it begins.
December 4, 2025 at 2:33 PM
And so it begins.