Mind the potatoes
@orchidorkidum.bsky.social
Aussie expat in the US. Geologist, plant dork, fandom nerd from the ‘80’s
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I truly, deeply, sincerely do think the guy flipping burgers at McDonalds should be able to afford rent, bills, and groceries with his paycheck alone. That's kind of the whole point of having a job and I can't believe this is considered a radical position.🤷🏽♀️
September 19, 2026 at 1:38 AM
I truly, deeply, sincerely do think the guy flipping burgers at McDonalds should be able to afford rent, bills, and groceries with his paycheck alone. That's kind of the whole point of having a job and I can't believe this is considered a radical position.🤷🏽♀️
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Let's talk about Versailles.
September 23, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Let's talk about Versailles.
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From Fort Wayne to Bloomington, Indiana cities are canceling contracts with Flock Safety. While police argue the cameras are vital for solving crimes and finding missing persons, a growing number of residents and lawmakers call it “government overreach.” https://tinyurl.com/yc4yy38n
September 23, 2026 at 8:37 PM
From Fort Wayne to Bloomington, Indiana cities are canceling contracts with Flock Safety. While police argue the cameras are vital for solving crimes and finding missing persons, a growing number of residents and lawmakers call it “government overreach.” https://tinyurl.com/yc4yy38n
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Five cops in Indianapolis were just criminally charged with abusing Flock to spy on their ex-wives, their wives' ex-partners and women they met on duty. Audit was triggered by us at the @washingtonpost.com, the prosecutor said.
From last month: wapo.st/4yfNHng
From last month: wapo.st/4yfNHng
September 23, 2026 at 8:59 PM
Five cops in Indianapolis were just criminally charged with abusing Flock to spy on their ex-wives, their wives' ex-partners and women they met on duty. Audit was triggered by us at the @washingtonpost.com, the prosecutor said.
From last month: wapo.st/4yfNHng
From last month: wapo.st/4yfNHng
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News: A California DA tried Stanford students with felonies over pro-Palestine protests.
Bolts reported the DA was fundraising off of this. A defense attorney dug more & filed a motion to recuse him off the cases. A judge removed him in May + gave cases to the AG.
AG just dropped felony charges.
Bolts reported the DA was fundraising off of this. A defense attorney dug more & filed a motion to recuse him off the cases. A judge removed him in May + gave cases to the AG.
AG just dropped felony charges.
September 23, 2026 at 5:30 PM
News: A California DA tried Stanford students with felonies over pro-Palestine protests.
Bolts reported the DA was fundraising off of this. A defense attorney dug more & filed a motion to recuse him off the cases. A judge removed him in May + gave cases to the AG.
AG just dropped felony charges.
Bolts reported the DA was fundraising off of this. A defense attorney dug more & filed a motion to recuse him off the cases. A judge removed him in May + gave cases to the AG.
AG just dropped felony charges.
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Scholar and activist Angela Davis will be back in Indy Oct. 2 for a panel discussion on how incarceration affects long-term stability.
It is her first public speaking event in the city since 2016. It’s free, but you must register online. https://bit.ly/4hsenKp
It is her first public speaking event in the city since 2016. It’s free, but you must register online. https://bit.ly/4hsenKp
Prison abolitionist Angela Davis to speak in Indianapolis on Oct. 2
The celebrated scholar and activist will join local criminal justice experts for a conversation at the Madam Walker Legacy Center.
bit.ly
September 23, 2026 at 4:42 PM
Scholar and activist Angela Davis will be back in Indy Oct. 2 for a panel discussion on how incarceration affects long-term stability.
It is her first public speaking event in the city since 2016. It’s free, but you must register online. https://bit.ly/4hsenKp
It is her first public speaking event in the city since 2016. It’s free, but you must register online. https://bit.ly/4hsenKp
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Dozens of Indiana’s public school superintendents say their districts will cut teaching and support staff in the coming years to contend with the financial fallout of property tax reform, according to a new survey.
Indiana Capital Chronicle reports.🔗https://tinyurl.com/jask5xf9
Indiana Capital Chronicle reports.🔗https://tinyurl.com/jask5xf9
September 23, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Dozens of Indiana’s public school superintendents say their districts will cut teaching and support staff in the coming years to contend with the financial fallout of property tax reform, according to a new survey.
Indiana Capital Chronicle reports.🔗https://tinyurl.com/jask5xf9
Indiana Capital Chronicle reports.🔗https://tinyurl.com/jask5xf9
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“This country has never elected a female president. Why are we pretending that this is not a factor?” Ocasio-Cortez said with a laugh. “That doesn’t make it impossible, but to act as though it’s not a factor in anything ever is really a form of, like, denialism” www.nytimes.com/2026/09/22/u...
Will Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Run for President in 2028? Here’s What She Said.
In a wide-ranging interview, the New York congresswoman offered her most detailed insight yet into how she is thinking about a possible presidential run.
www.nytimes.com
September 22, 2026 at 3:43 PM
“This country has never elected a female president. Why are we pretending that this is not a factor?” Ocasio-Cortez said with a laugh. “That doesn’t make it impossible, but to act as though it’s not a factor in anything ever is really a form of, like, denialism” www.nytimes.com/2026/09/22/u...
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the trump that exists in your mind is a god-king of unlimited power and that is incidentally the trump that exists in his mind. you are cowering in fear and looking for ways to justify it.
September 22, 2026 at 3:48 PM
the trump that exists in your mind is a god-king of unlimited power and that is incidentally the trump that exists in his mind. you are cowering in fear and looking for ways to justify it.
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It’s the first day of autumn! May the equinox bring you cozy and spooky vibes in whatever ratio you prefer 🍁
It’s also day one of Fat Bear Week, a March madness style voting event featuring the grizzlies of Katmai National Park! epic tales of survival, bears with cult followings, cute cubs, etc 🐻
It’s also day one of Fat Bear Week, a March madness style voting event featuring the grizzlies of Katmai National Park! epic tales of survival, bears with cult followings, cute cubs, etc 🐻
Katmai Conservancy | About Fat Bear Week | Join the Conservation Celebration
Discover the story of Fat Bear Week, a celebration of resilience and survival among Katmai's bears. Vote for your favorite and support conservation efforts.
katmaiconservancy.org
September 22, 2026 at 1:00 PM
It’s the first day of autumn! May the equinox bring you cozy and spooky vibes in whatever ratio you prefer 🍁
It’s also day one of Fat Bear Week, a March madness style voting event featuring the grizzlies of Katmai National Park! epic tales of survival, bears with cult followings, cute cubs, etc 🐻
It’s also day one of Fat Bear Week, a March madness style voting event featuring the grizzlies of Katmai National Park! epic tales of survival, bears with cult followings, cute cubs, etc 🐻
My 9 Animes | Shared anime picks
A shared 9-panel anime collage.
my9animes.com
September 22, 2026 at 1:06 PM
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Sen. Susan Collins helped steer millions in federal defense contracts to Navatek, whose CEO illegally funneled thousands of dollars to her campaign.
The FBI sought to launch a probe and was eyeing Collins and other lawmakers.
Then Trump gutted the unit in charge. THREAD 🧵
The FBI sought to launch a probe and was eyeing Collins and other lawmakers.
Then Trump gutted the unit in charge. THREAD 🧵
September 22, 2026 at 10:45 AM
Sen. Susan Collins helped steer millions in federal defense contracts to Navatek, whose CEO illegally funneled thousands of dollars to her campaign.
The FBI sought to launch a probe and was eyeing Collins and other lawmakers.
Then Trump gutted the unit in charge. THREAD 🧵
The FBI sought to launch a probe and was eyeing Collins and other lawmakers.
Then Trump gutted the unit in charge. THREAD 🧵
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“The Cobolt Passage” by Canadian Chinese artist Yehan Wang.
September 21, 2026 at 2:50 PM
“The Cobolt Passage” by Canadian Chinese artist Yehan Wang.
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*Frothing at the mouth with excitement*
HEY GUESS WHAT, YOU DON'T HAVE ONE BRAIN, YOU HAVE TWO!
med.stanford.edu/news/all-new...
HEY GUESS WHAT, YOU DON'T HAVE ONE BRAIN, YOU HAVE TWO!
med.stanford.edu/news/all-new...
Human brain is two separate organs, Stanford Medicine-led research finds
Stanford Health Care delivers the highest levels of care and compassion. SHC treats cancer, heart disease, brain disorders, primary care issues, and many more.
med.stanford.edu
September 21, 2026 at 11:57 AM
*Frothing at the mouth with excitement*
HEY GUESS WHAT, YOU DON'T HAVE ONE BRAIN, YOU HAVE TWO!
med.stanford.edu/news/all-new...
HEY GUESS WHAT, YOU DON'T HAVE ONE BRAIN, YOU HAVE TWO!
med.stanford.edu/news/all-new...
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NEW: @apnews.com confirms that ICE has begun electronically "disappearing" people in the agency's custody who have final orders of removal.
As of last week, anyone jailed by ICE with a final order of removal will NOT appear in the ICE Online Detainee Locator System, making them effectively vanish.
As of last week, anyone jailed by ICE with a final order of removal will NOT appear in the ICE Online Detainee Locator System, making them effectively vanish.
September 21, 2026 at 4:57 PM
NEW: @apnews.com confirms that ICE has begun electronically "disappearing" people in the agency's custody who have final orders of removal.
As of last week, anyone jailed by ICE with a final order of removal will NOT appear in the ICE Online Detainee Locator System, making them effectively vanish.
As of last week, anyone jailed by ICE with a final order of removal will NOT appear in the ICE Online Detainee Locator System, making them effectively vanish.
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UPDATE DAY 🏜️
#TheTitan is a post-apoc dramedy romance between a guy and a girl who are NOT going to die!!
#romance #SpecFic #CliFi #TransMen #TransHet #TM4F
🦾 Latest: titancomic.net
🦾 Start: titancomic.net/comic/v1c1
🦾 Patreon: patreon.com/lo
#TheTitan is a post-apoc dramedy romance between a guy and a girl who are NOT going to die!!
#romance #SpecFic #CliFi #TransMen #TransHet #TM4F
🦾 Latest: titancomic.net
🦾 Start: titancomic.net/comic/v1c1
🦾 Patreon: patreon.com/lo
September 21, 2026 at 2:49 PM
UPDATE DAY 🏜️
#TheTitan is a post-apoc dramedy romance between a guy and a girl who are NOT going to die!!
#romance #SpecFic #CliFi #TransMen #TransHet #TM4F
🦾 Latest: titancomic.net
🦾 Start: titancomic.net/comic/v1c1
🦾 Patreon: patreon.com/lo
#TheTitan is a post-apoc dramedy romance between a guy and a girl who are NOT going to die!!
#romance #SpecFic #CliFi #TransMen #TransHet #TM4F
🦾 Latest: titancomic.net
🦾 Start: titancomic.net/comic/v1c1
🦾 Patreon: patreon.com/lo
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MY BOOK IS OUT!! 🥷🐈⬛️📖
Can you spot the Cat? Vol. 1 is officially available worldwide! 🙏
My little daily drawing project is now a REAL BOOK. 56 pages and a whole lot of hidden Cats.
Thank you, Catana Seekers, for everything 🫂
Get your copy → ko-fi.com/lkcreations/...
Now… go find the Cat 🐈⬛
Can you spot the Cat? Vol. 1 is officially available worldwide! 🙏
My little daily drawing project is now a REAL BOOK. 56 pages and a whole lot of hidden Cats.
Thank you, Catana Seekers, for everything 🫂
Get your copy → ko-fi.com/lkcreations/...
Now… go find the Cat 🐈⬛
September 20, 2026 at 11:12 AM
MY BOOK IS OUT!! 🥷🐈⬛️📖
Can you spot the Cat? Vol. 1 is officially available worldwide! 🙏
My little daily drawing project is now a REAL BOOK. 56 pages and a whole lot of hidden Cats.
Thank you, Catana Seekers, for everything 🫂
Get your copy → ko-fi.com/lkcreations/...
Now… go find the Cat 🐈⬛
Can you spot the Cat? Vol. 1 is officially available worldwide! 🙏
My little daily drawing project is now a REAL BOOK. 56 pages and a whole lot of hidden Cats.
Thank you, Catana Seekers, for everything 🫂
Get your copy → ko-fi.com/lkcreations/...
Now… go find the Cat 🐈⬛
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Nikonorova's upcoming benefit concert in Indianapolis brings with it two major opportunities: A chance to experience music from Indiana's sister-city of Zhytomyr, and a way to help support the humanitarian efforts in Ukraine as part of the Russia-Ukraine war.
DETAILS: https://tinyurl.com/37j5a346
DETAILS: https://tinyurl.com/37j5a346
September 21, 2026 at 1:33 PM
Nikonorova's upcoming benefit concert in Indianapolis brings with it two major opportunities: A chance to experience music from Indiana's sister-city of Zhytomyr, and a way to help support the humanitarian efforts in Ukraine as part of the Russia-Ukraine war.
DETAILS: https://tinyurl.com/37j5a346
DETAILS: https://tinyurl.com/37j5a346
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Goooood morning!
The 2026 Snail Facts Calendars are OUT! We've got 24 days of scratchable snail fact goodness, designed by Philly artist Kelly Nichols!
Advent calendars are cute as hell, a delightful tradition, and keep @skypeascientist.bsky.social funded!
Get one at SquidFacts.net
Pls repost ❤️
The 2026 Snail Facts Calendars are OUT! We've got 24 days of scratchable snail fact goodness, designed by Philly artist Kelly Nichols!
Advent calendars are cute as hell, a delightful tradition, and keep @skypeascientist.bsky.social funded!
Get one at SquidFacts.net
Pls repost ❤️
August 21, 2026 at 1:51 PM
Goooood morning!
The 2026 Snail Facts Calendars are OUT! We've got 24 days of scratchable snail fact goodness, designed by Philly artist Kelly Nichols!
Advent calendars are cute as hell, a delightful tradition, and keep @skypeascientist.bsky.social funded!
Get one at SquidFacts.net
Pls repost ❤️
The 2026 Snail Facts Calendars are OUT! We've got 24 days of scratchable snail fact goodness, designed by Philly artist Kelly Nichols!
Advent calendars are cute as hell, a delightful tradition, and keep @skypeascientist.bsky.social funded!
Get one at SquidFacts.net
Pls repost ❤️
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💥 Israel is wiping another ancient village in South Lebanon off the map. Mays al-Jabal — a village older than most nations on Earth. This is a war crime, and a crime against humanity. 9/19/26 @sarahabdallah.bsky.social
September 19, 2026 at 8:31 PM
💥 Israel is wiping another ancient village in South Lebanon off the map. Mays al-Jabal — a village older than most nations on Earth. This is a war crime, and a crime against humanity. 9/19/26 @sarahabdallah.bsky.social
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He is in his bag. Love to see it!
Mark Carney: “I would now like to inform you that the teleprompter has ceased to function. Unlike a certain world leader, I do not view this as a conspiracy.”
September 19, 2026 at 8:40 PM
He is in his bag. Love to see it!
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"The price of heating oil, a fuel that is very similar to diesel, is up roughly 60% since the start of the war in Iran on Feb. 28.
"Many Americans are heading into a 'much more expensive' winter..."
www.nytimes.com/2026/09/18/b...
"Many Americans are heading into a 'much more expensive' winter..."
www.nytimes.com/2026/09/18/b...
Why the Iran War Will Make Heating Oil More Expensive for Some This Winter
The cost of heating oil, which is similar to diesel and used extensively in Northeastern states, has climbed sharply because of the war in Iran.
www.nytimes.com
September 19, 2026 at 8:33 PM
"The price of heating oil, a fuel that is very similar to diesel, is up roughly 60% since the start of the war in Iran on Feb. 28.
"Many Americans are heading into a 'much more expensive' winter..."
www.nytimes.com/2026/09/18/b...
"Many Americans are heading into a 'much more expensive' winter..."
www.nytimes.com/2026/09/18/b...
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What else could this be but genocide. Any alleged progressives denying it still have chosen the side of imperialism, colonialism, and fascism.
This video was filmed in Palestine.
My heart struggles to comprehend such cruelty and the heartbreaking disregard for human life. No human being should have to endure this.
My heart struggles to comprehend such cruelty and the heartbreaking disregard for human life. No human being should have to endure this.
September 19, 2026 at 10:39 PM
What else could this be but genocide. Any alleged progressives denying it still have chosen the side of imperialism, colonialism, and fascism.
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Caladenia hillmanii (purple-heart fingers) in open forest at Jervis Bay, NSW. Some variation in flower size, shape and colour at this location with some plants not having the distinctive maroon labellum side-lobes this species is known for. #Orchids #OzPlants #InTheField #Spring
September 19, 2026 at 10:55 PM
Caladenia hillmanii (purple-heart fingers) in open forest at Jervis Bay, NSW. Some variation in flower size, shape and colour at this location with some plants not having the distinctive maroon labellum side-lobes this species is known for. #Orchids #OzPlants #InTheField #Spring
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Exclusive: More American service members have died in the Middle East during the ongoing Iran war than the Pentagon has disclosed publicly, according to six U.S. officials familiar with the data.
More U.S. troops have died amid Iran war than Pentagon has disclosed publicly
Officials who spoke with The Post expressed frustration that the additional loss of life in the Middle East is not reflected in the Defense Department’s casualty database.
www.washingtonpost.com
September 18, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Exclusive: More American service members have died in the Middle East during the ongoing Iran war than the Pentagon has disclosed publicly, according to six U.S. officials familiar with the data.