@MeltingInMaine

Blue Heron Farm @blueheronfarm.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 30, 2024 at 13:05 UTC

I wrote to the Tractor Supply board today. Here is what I sent. Even if you've only ever bought one thing there, I encourage you to write, as a customer.

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@MeltingInMaine @paschos.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 30, 2024 at 10:23 UTC

Arthritis makes me feel so much older than my actual age of 57. It's also just constant decision making "which joint is causing the most pain right now" and trying to see a doctor who specializes in that area of the body. I want to be able to go grocery shopping AND take a long walk in one day.

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@MeltingInMaine @paschos.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 29, 2024 at 21:14 UTC

That guy is going to be so pissed when people want to talk to him about data reliability.

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@MeltingInMaine @paschos.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 29, 2024 at 13:52 UTC

It's the ole "I don't see color, just judging people on their ideas here, like MLK wanted!" racism that just sucks and is so transparent. Followed closely by "She only was chosen because she's black" so casual, so confident, so gross.

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@MeltingInMaine @paschos.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 29, 2024 at 13:48 UTC

He is a mini-schnauzer/chihuahua/"other terrier" mix, so yes, he's intense! But he worships me and tries to protect me like I'm a goddess.

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@MeltingInMaine @paschos.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 29, 2024 at 11:02 UTC

So cute! Also, our dogs are twins down to the curling tail and the taffy fur.

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@MeltingInMaine @paschos.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 29, 2024 at 10:46 UTC

"Are there no prisons? No Union workhouses? The Treadmill and the Poor Law are in full vigor, then?"

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@MeltingInMaine @paschos.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 29, 2024 at 10:41 UTC

IF they go to a shelter, they can't bring their things inside, or pets. Our shelter allows a family one box for all their stuff. Children can't sleep with their parents because they separate children and adults. But if you DO have kids with you, you jump to the front of the waiting list for housing.

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@MeltingInMaine @paschos.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 29, 2024 at 10:34 UTC

This is a great picture of two buddies saying "we're just playing!"

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@MeltingInMaine @paschos.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 29, 2024 at 10:32 UTC

Here's Brewster!

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@MeltingInMaine @paschos.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 28, 2024 at 19:21 UTC

Panorama's Social-Emotional Learning Survey was created by Dr. Hunter Gehlbach, Associate Professor at the Gevirtz Graduate School of Education, UCSB, and Panorama's Director of Research, along with his research team at the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

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@MeltingInMaine @paschos.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 28, 2024 at 19:20 UTC

I'm on year 35 as a teacher. Lmk if you want anecdotes and unsubstantiated ideas about what's up with kids. Schools collect data about their students. Our school uses a screen called "Panorama". We analyze it as a faculty, to plan for student needs. It's self-reporting tho so...

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@MeltingInMaine @paschos.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 28, 2024 at 09:34 UTC

I didn't need a debate to know Biden is who we have, and he is who we will vote for. Like whether he bumbled around or not, what can we do? NOT vote? Vote for the other guy? Absolutely not. None of this is ideal. But "foggy" old man beats "traitorous, felonious, insane, corrupt old man" any day.

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@MeltingInMaine @paschos.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 25, 2024 at 10:41 UTC

I would blame Sargeant Shultz but we all know what his defense would be...

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@MeltingInMaine @paschos.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 24, 2024 at 22:48 UTC

I'm so sorry.

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@MeltingInMaine @paschos.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 24, 2024 at 22:44 UTC

Right.

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@MeltingInMaine @paschos.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 24, 2024 at 11:58 UTC

I don't need money to adopt, but thank you. Being able to adopt is one of the reasons I feel a responsibility to always have a cat...two cats are a nice idea for each other, I've heard that before. But I think one cat and one dog are my limit.

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@MeltingInMaine @paschos.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 24, 2024 at 11:48 UTC

WTF you don't look like Groucho?! I feel tricked, lol.

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@MeltingInMaine @paschos.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 24, 2024 at 11:46 UTC

Sorry, I'm an old and I never learned how to share a Gif from another source, so you got a link. 🤷‍♀️

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@MeltingInMaine @paschos.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 24, 2024 at 11:45 UTC

Aging myself but I remember when the idea of modern Nazis wasn't scary, just pathetic.

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@MeltingInMaine @paschos.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 23, 2024 at 10:17 UTC

I will admit that I had a moment of doubt about having a cat again, as soon as I opened the door to the kitten room and was hit with a wave of ammonia-smell from the litter box. It was eye watering.

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@MeltingInMaine @paschos.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 22, 2024 at 18:51 UTC

Haha! You all were the kind of help I was clearly asking for. I am taking a one week vacation with my family the week after next, and I will be back at the shelter shortly upon returning because, well...

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@MeltingInMaine @paschos.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 22, 2024 at 18:46 UTC

He was adopted as soon as they opened the doors. There were plenty of other sweet kittens and I will go back after my vacation.

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@MeltingInMaine @paschos.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 22, 2024 at 12:07 UTC

LOOK AT HIS FEET AND CHEST FLOOFS

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@MeltingInMaine @paschos.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 22, 2024 at 12:06 UTC

Guys I need help. How will I resist? This little fella is less than a mile away at my local Humane Society and he is named Barney ❤️ and I really miss having a cat...

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@MeltingInMaine @paschos.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 21, 2024 at 11:30 UTC

"Wait, are my PARENTS paying for me to watch this?"

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@MeltingInMaine @paschos.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 20, 2024 at 14:46 UTC

I just found you! I thought you weren't here for some reason, which is dumb because I "found" you with a simple search of your freaking name. Enjoy your holiday!

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@MeltingInMaine @paschos.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 20, 2024 at 14:44 UTC

But if we were smart enough, we found young friends online who would throw us (at least this older Gen X) a lifeline!

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@MeltingInMaine @paschos.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 20, 2024 at 10:58 UTC

Boop.

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@MeltingInMaine @paschos.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 20, 2024 at 10:26 UTC

Can you imagine being in that class?!

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@MeltingInMaine @paschos.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 20, 2024 at 10:24 UTC

Trouble puffs 😂

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@MeltingInMaine @paschos.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 20, 2024 at 10:23 UTC

Sorry, Gizmo. You will be a lot healthier without them. Thanks for taking one (well, two) for the team! p.s. you're very very cute.

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@MeltingInMaine @paschos.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 20, 2024 at 10:21 UTC

You also can grown green onions this way. We did this in my classroom a few years ago with a FarmCorps teacher.
simplebites.net/how-to-regro...

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@MeltingInMaine @paschos.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 20, 2024 at 10:18 UTC

Take your old garlic bulbthat has started to grow a little green shoot, put it in a glass jar on a windowsill, with just enough water to cover the bottom of the bulb, willand you can grow fresh little garlic scapes right on your windowsill. Cut them and they will regrow. Just change out the water.

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@MeltingInMaine @paschos.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 18, 2024 at 09:45 UTC

Jessi Klein is forever in my brain when I hear about pigs getting walked like dogs. Start at 3:13.

You're welcome if you've never seen this bit.
youtu.be/pBH-Q3eOVZ4?...

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@MeltingInMaine @paschos.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 18, 2024 at 09:37 UTC

I find it weird and sad that we don't see these lil bunnies in Maine. Are they happily living in the woods here? Too snacky for the predators? I see raccoons, mink, deer, skunks, porcupines, groundhogs, chipmunks, squirrels up the wazoo..moose and bear. But no BUNNIES?

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