It seems like we're dealing with probability than true proficiency at their job. Older politicians are more likely to get sick or die, but you can get cancer or hit by a truck in your 30s. Those who aren't in the GOP can still be like Fetterm*n.
Hard to stay hopeful sometimes.
07.03.2026 16:16
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That's why we're happy we could visit without renting a car. When we visited CA we rented a car. Gas was like 5.39 :-/ The last time it was 2.99 out there was 20 years ago.
07.03.2026 14:15
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Now that you mention it, I think so!
07.03.2026 01:39
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It's complicated but when it works (for the people who qualify and have access) it's pretty darn cool.
07.03.2026 01:35
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Oh no! It's been holding steady at 2.99 here. I should have done it but I am too lazy. Let's see what happens tomorrow.
07.03.2026 01:33
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Sesame Street!
Elmo and his Rocco issues, and Oscar the Grouch being grouchy.
Might not want to work with Cookie Monster because, well, he could have all the cookies. I don't care.
06.03.2026 12:54
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Lots of sand and dust but no room for the tears to come out? π’
04.03.2026 13:29
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I loved helping students. Faculty not as much. When I was a TA, I had a professor who would email at 3am, 5:30am, and would get upset if they didn't hear from me by 6:30am. :-/
04.03.2026 03:27
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Been a while since I was in academia but this made me wonder if this was either a pre-med or pre-law student, or a student athlete. π
04.03.2026 03:24
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Bufflehead
Baffled lad
They are the best
03.03.2026 01:48
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3 bufflehead ducks
LOL we aren't seeing lots of mallards yet. It's Canada geese everywhere.
I did stumble upon a few of my favorite ducks.
03.03.2026 00:45
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The midwest is seeing lots of pelicans, snow geese, and sandhill cranes right now.
03.03.2026 00:19
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Yeah I don't like to even photoshop my pictures. Cropping is the only thing I'd do, followed by, on rare occasions, increasing brightness. :(
I can't stand the AI stuff.
03.03.2026 00:14
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I thought the video clip was hilarious and adorable but now everyone's trash talking her π
02.03.2026 02:47
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That may be part of it. I seldom follow anyone with accounts that are strictly political. I do go and check things out from time to time. I am mostly too lazy to follow or follow back after the first few months.
02.03.2026 01:44
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I feel like I have more control (illusory?) over my algorithm here than previous platforms. I do get politics, but it's never forced upon me. I probably am getting more architectural posts about old churches than politics, tbh.
02.03.2026 01:40
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The original post they quoted mentioned how culture posts were lacking or lacking engagement.
Culture*, broadly defined and lived, not just written and analyzed, seems alive and well here (?)
*Birds, cats, bike lanes, hair products, food, puzzles, jazz, the Louvre heist.
02.03.2026 01:34
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Sounds terrifying π³
02.03.2026 01:20
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"Parasocial interaction is a one sided relationship where an audience member feels familiarity, closeness, or emotional connection toward a public figure or creator." Wikipedia
Wait, is this a parasocial relationship? π
02.03.2026 00:56
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Same. It was really windy π
01.03.2026 04:13
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Grump grump
#birds #nuthatch
01.03.2026 04:08
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Oh I hate that! I was so nervous driving in San Francisco the one or two times I had to drive.
01.03.2026 03:56
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Is it as steep as the hills of San Francisco?
Also, I walked from Pike Place Market to the Capitol Hill district once. I couldn't feel my legs on my way back LOL
01.03.2026 03:49
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Thank you. Thankfully the little guy is photogenic!
01.03.2026 02:41
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π it's so windy!!!
01.03.2026 02:41
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