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Cat@vmcat· 8d

This morning we said goodbye to our best girl, Anna (Banana), 16.5. Border Collie/Maremma Sheep Dog. Chicken guardian, goofball, sweetie pie, car rider, scamp, substitute kittie, cat food thief, lover, beautiful soul. RIP. We will not forget you.

Cat@vmcat· 16d

The video is much nicer. I was reacting to the still from the video. Or maybe it's just envy talking. We are still living mostly in Magic (vanishing) Paintville.

Very narrow painted bike lane, half gutter, with lots of cracks, uneven pavement and debris.

Cat@vmcat· 17d

We all lose in the end.

Cat@vmcat· 17d

It's hot out there.

Face of Taylor Indoor-Outdoor weather station showing outdoor temperature 101° at 12:49 p.m. on 7/27

Cat@vmcat· 18d

I am going to an honor ride this morning for a woman who was hit and killed by a truck driver while she was riding her bike in our city. Two months have passed without charges. The inquest is this morning. Our council recently nixed two protected bike lane projects. #SafeBikeLanesNOW #JusticeForTari

Poster showing fist and bicycles with Show up to support, Watch for Bikes, Justice for Tari.

Cat@vmcat· 19d

Watched the first few teams check in for the @electrek.co American Solar Challenge in La Crosse Wisconsin. TU Delft, Leuven & Montreal, 1-2-3. @dutchnews.bsky.social

Team 30 TU Delft came to the check-in at Summit Environmental School first.

Participants completed their official check ons under Summit Environmental School's solar canopy (thanks Couillard Foundation).

TU Delft team makes final adjustments before leaving on the next leg of their journey.

Cat@vmcat· Mar 25

adult version.

Multiperson bike with Heineken box on front leaning against a fence around St. John's Cathedral in 's-Hertogenbosch NL. Photo taken in 2014.

Cat@vmcat· Mar 24

Maybe you need to d pand to one of these talker.news/wp-content/u...

Cat@vmcat· Mar 15

yep. blizzard.

Looking out oa winds into a yard. Very grey skies, snow stuck to trees & shrubs, sleet coating window. Windblown snow.

Cat@vmcat· Mar 12

Conveniently, the Festival of Cheese Food Products will be held just across the street.

Cat@vmcat· Jan 22

Haven't really heard much from her while her state is under attack. Hope someone else runs.

Screenshot of MN post article "Klobuchar files paperwork to run for governor of MN"

Cat@vmcat· Jan 19

I think I read about what we're going through in a classic children's book once

illustration of Red Queen from Alice in Wonderland saying OFF WITH THEIR HEADS!

Cat@vmcat· Jan 19

Calling @benwikler.bsky.social Is this for real? Are you still around? Can you clue WisDems in that there is an attack on MN going on right now and no WI Rs are interested in reining in the lawlessness?

2/4 "...where Dr. King Jr. would participate in his last act of civil disobedience before being gunned down.

Despite how our world feels right now, we have only made the progress we have because of MLK Jr. and all those who were courageous enough to fight alongside him against injustice.

It is hard to feel the power of his legacy at a time when the world feels like it’s on fire.The Trump administration is purposefully turning a peaceful city into a warzone to stoke division and hate. Now, Martin Luther King Jr.’s message of unity is more important than ever. That does not mean backing down or accepting what the GOP and ICE are doing, but standing unwavering in our commitment to what is right. Whatever venomous ...

3/4 "attacks the government and bigots threw at Dr. King Jr. refused to back down. He showed America, and the world, the true meaning of conviction and that, even in the face of insurmountable odds, you can move forward.

The Trump administration wants to be an unstoppable force; we will be an immovable object, just as Dr. King Jr. would have had us do.

In that spirit, we are going to continue doing what is right. This week, we are holding Republicans accountable for rejecting Governor Evers’ $1.3 billion middle-class tax cut — a proposal that is only possible because of the surplus the governor and Democrats have secured. It is nothing short of fiscally irresponsible for the GOP to say no to a tax break in the middle of an affordability crisis

4/4 "that they created. We are also continuing to shine a light on the GOP’s role in creating a health care crisis by driving up ACA premium costs and putting affordable coverage further out of reach for middle class families. The GOP’s actions on both of these issues, stand on the opposite side of the American people and what Dr. King stood for, and why we stand united with his vision and memory.

Thanks for tuning in. Until next time,

The Communications Department

ON GOV EVERS’ $1.3 BILLION TAX RELIEF PROPOSAL

TOPLINE MESSAGE: In the middle of an affordability crisis that the GOP created, Republicans are now rejecting tax relief for working and middle class Wisconsinites—simply because it was introduced by a Democratic governor.

Cat@vmcat· Jan 6

Making 1st batch of IP vegan chili tomorrow: 4 oz each dry pintos, black beans, dry corn. Soak/Cook (corn) overnight OR use 2 cans each. Chop 1 onion, green pepper, hot pepper, lots of garlic. Add 2 oz each barley, brown lentils, bulgur, & 28 oz chopped tomatoes. +

Cat@vmcat· Jan 1

I am starting my Soylent Green last days reel just in case. Thank you for uploading your beautiful art, photos, sketches, etc. For now they'll be scrolling on my non-networked XMa$ present digital picture frame along with my own pics & family shares. A daily reminder to see & appreciate the beauty.

Two ginger cats snooze in their beds in front of a picture windows. Squirrels look for food near a bird feeder in a snowy front yard.

Cat@vmcat· Dec 24

Hey! I have that model too!

Cat@vmcat· Dec 15

Daw this on the bad place. Thought some on the good place might be interested. Indigenous Language Day conference.

Cat@vmcat· Nov 24

Upcoming webinar on Dec. 3 at noon central time. #Transit Priority: Improving Public Transit Through Collaboration from UW-Milwaukee School of Architecture & Urban Planning. wisconsin-edu.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Flyer for 12/3 noon UW-Milwaukee School of Architecture and Urban Planning webinar - Transit Priority: Improving Public Transit Through Collaboration. Presented by Kevin Muhs, City Engineer, City of Milwaukee and Don Adam's, Milwaukee County Transit System. AICP Certification Maintenance 1.0 credit lecture can be watched live or recorded.

Cat@vmcat· Nov 17

Who writes the headlines & sub heads? Does this seem accurate given the mountain of proof that they are not "enforcing" anything except a reign of terror? Is this on @apnews.com or our local paper? Who will tell the truth?

Screenshot of newspaper article. Headline says OFFICIAL: DOZENS ARRESTED . Sub head: Federal Immigration agents in Charlotte for enforcement surge.

Cat@vmcat· Nov 13

Imagine. It's 2025 and we STILL have fight for good #biking #infrastructure - protected bike lanes (that the state will pay for)! Getting ready to go to the city council meeting where signs are not allowed.

Front of a blue t-shirt with Sharpie pen lettering: "Bike Lanes ARE Climate Action"

Cat@vmcat· Nov 13

Hello @safety.bsky.app @bsky.app @support.bsky.team The clock is ticking. Reinstate #SarahKendzior. This is not the behavior of the place you claim to be.

picture of Sarah Kendzior post: Day four, still suspended.

Cat@vmcat· Nov 12

Bring #SarahKendzior back now

Cat@vmcat· Nov 11

WTF @support.bsky.team ????? Why did you suspend @sarahkendzior.bsky.social ????!

Cat@vmcat· Oct 18

🥾👅

Cat@vmcat· Oct 14

Our possible AAA #biking infra future looks less likely bc of oppo frm those with disabilities. Instead of 1 car parking lane replaced w/ a PBL we might get 0️⃣ for bikes, no parking removed & wider sidewalks. Are there examples of disability-friendly protected bike lanes? How 2 compromise? Ideas?

State highway (downtown main street) update Alternative 1: Remove a parking lane & replace it with a parking protected 2-way bike lane.

State highway (downtown main street) update Alternative 2: Reduce a parking lane width & widen sidewalks. Nothing for bikes.

Cat@vmcat· Oct 10

Maybe the could give him the IMPEACH prize tho. rlv.zcache.com/impeach_stic...

Cat@vmcat· Oct 4

So do we just have no laws left?

Screenshot of USDA page with big heading that says "Due to the Radical Left Democrat shutdown, this government website will not be updated during the funding lapse."

Cat@vmcat· Oct 2

bike lanes, noted problems crossing a busy state highway near UW-La Crosse & more. It was the most heavenly day ever with bikies, electeds, engineers from WisDOT, & even staffers from @baldwin.senate.gov & Rep Van Orden's local offices. Great ride, great day, great advocacy. If only we'd had GEESE!🪿

Group of bike riders stopped in a parking lot before leaving the protected bike lane for a regular city street.

Group of bicyclists stopped in a parking lot near State Highway 35 (West Avenue), a busy street that separates lots of student housing from campus.

Cat@vmcat· Oct 2

We had another AMAZING #WeekWithoutDriving event this morning! Our wonderful, active transport-friendly planners took us on a tour of commuter bike paths through our precious marsh, showed off some new bike signage, led us on a protected downtown bike path & iffy streets, looked at wonky painted

Many people and their bikes listen to a city council member welcoming them on the WWD Bike ride.

The first group bike ride stop was near an intersection of two paved multiuser paths where new signage has been installed showing we're on bike route 1 and also indicating distances to places of interest.

Cat@vmcat· Oct 1

Has the @apnews.com caved too? Who would frame things this way?