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Skyla Dawn Cameron @skyladawn.ca · 1h

We're okay for ridiculous vet bills this month (more are coming with senior checkups for two cats at the end of the month and probably more for Shawn) between my savings and generosity from folks for my birthday, but Shawn has a wishlist just in case.

Check out my list on Amazon

www.amazon.ca

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Bea @beasbooknook.bsky.social · 58m

It was, and so easy.

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Bea @beasbooknook.bsky.social · 1h

Oh, I loved the books and enjoyed the show. Enjoy! Happy viewing!

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Kelly McCullough @kellydmcc.bsky.social · 3h

Hey, sci-fi and fantasy folks, if you happen to know folks who are involved with various estates in the field, do tip them a hat about the Anthropic settlement. Agencies do not get $ out of the deal and may not remember to talk to estate clients. My agent was worrying about estates not being alerted

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Bea @beasbooknook.bsky.social · 1h

I always forget how easy and delicious roasted vegetables are. Tonight I had roasted broccoli and carrots with an Italian mix and parmesan sprinkled on top. With it, I had rotini with tomato sauce, and garlic bread. Nom nom nom.

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'Nathan Boo-goine 👻 @nathanburgoine.bsky.social · 6h

If you don’t have a Plan B/Exit Plan/Fallback position and you’re not sure things will go well should you come out, it’s not cowardice or negative or terrible to decide to stay in the closet until you *do* have a Plan B/Exit Plan/Fallback position.

In fact, that’s fucking smart. You’re important.

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Bea @beasbooknook.bsky.social · 6h

I enjoyed her in The First Wives Club, Book Club and Book Club2, and Something's Gotta Give. So sorry to hear of her passing.

Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 7h

Absolute legend.

But really, *those* are the movies we're naming? She won an Oscar for ANNIE HALL and more than held her own with an all-star cast in the GODFATHER films.

Mark Harris @markharris.bsky.social · 7h

Terribly sad news about one of the greats. Diane Keaton has died at 79.
people.com/diane-keaton...

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Bea @beasbooknook.bsky.social · 7h

Oooo, not good. Your poor sister.

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Bea @beasbooknook.bsky.social · 7h

Yes, same! Very handy for dusting.

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50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 11h

No Kings,
For the love of America.

No Kings

As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...

nokings.org

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Leah McElrath @leahmcelrath.bsky.social · 11h

Only people interested in weakening the United States would make such a decision. The real “enemies within” are part of this administration.

Sheryl Gay Stolberg @sherylnyt.bsky.social · 1d

BREAKING: Friday night massacre underway at CDC. Doznes of "disease detectives," high-level scientists, entire Washington staff and editors of the MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report) have all been RIFed and received the following notice:

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Bea @beasbooknook.bsky.social · 10h

Happily, I'm not allergic either. A minor miracle considering my plethora of allergies, including wasps. It is much better today. There's some tenderness and residual swelling but minor. I'm able to use my hand without any difficulty.

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Bea @beasbooknook.bsky.social · 13h

Congrats!

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 13h

Happy #BookshopDay! Why not get some of your holiday shopping done early? Order or pre-order books from your local indie before the busy rush?

Psst: you can include this animated gif in your own Bluesky posts - when searching for a gif, look for [at-sign]debbieohi + keyword (like bookstore)

a blue sign that says shop from your local indie bookshop now

Alt: Shop from your local indie bookshop now so you can shop from them later

media.tenor.com

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Bea @beasbooknook.bsky.social · 18h

It is feeling much better now. 😌

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Bea @beasbooknook.bsky.social · 1d

I haven't. I forgot about the paste. I'll do that now, thanks!

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Jim Daley @jimdaleywrites.bsky.social · 1d

I'm at the scene where ICE abducted multiple people from Lincoln and Foster this morning.

A WGN producer was among the people taken, allegedly because she was among a group of bystanders who tried to intervene. ICE agents hit this car while making their getaway.

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Bea @beasbooknook.bsky.social · 1d

Sitting here with an ice pack on my hand as a bee stung me. I did an ice pack at work but the swelling continued. I also did Benadryl and Tylenol so I hope I don't fall asleep before my dinner arrives. It's been years since I was stung. Not a fan.

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Bea @beasbooknook.bsky.social · 1d

Tomorrow is the next to last FreeBee Market of the year!!! Saturday from 10:30 til 11:30ish. 30 Middle Rd, Boxborough MA.

Free fruit and veggies, pantry goods, and bread! Stop by and say hi!

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Bea @beasbooknook.bsky.social · 1d

Other than my volunteer shift, maybe some pear picking, and chores, I plan on resting. How about you?

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Jodie Griffin @jodiegriffin.bsky.social · 2d

As terrible as everything is right now, I find some comfort in Mother Nature's stunning beauty. Today was a picture perfect morning to shoot the setting moon.

A thread for your viewing pleasure.
#photography #moon #canonT6 #NoTripod #TimelineCleanse

Fall color X bright blue sky X brilliant moon =😍

A nearly full, white moon (and the not-full part mostly hidden by bright red leaves on the bottom right) in a brilliant blue sky.

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Bea @beasbooknook.bsky.social · 1d

It's Friday, a 3-day weekend, and payday! YAAAAAY!!!!

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Jen Anderson @jen.clearingblocks.com · 1d

I know the job market is rough right now, but if anyone has leads on part-time project management work and/or knowledge translation (e.g., infographics, writing), DM me; I have a friend whose entire department was just laid off.

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Shepherd @neolithicsheep.bsky.social · 2d

Do you carry documents that prove your citizenship everywhere you go? Cause I sure the fuck don't, and to do it would need to carry birth certificate, previous marriage certificate, and name change order to prove the man on my ID is the baby girl on my birth certificate.

CollinCountyDems @collincountydems.bsky.social · 2d

This is terrifying!

ICE breaks into this woman’s car in the pick-up line at West Loop Elementary school in Chicago and detains her before she can pick her kids up from school. (They were eventually let go after showing their documents)

This is Trump’s America.

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Bea @beasbooknook.bsky.social · 2d

No wine last night as I was so tired but I did have chocolate. Thanks to everyone who reached out. That helped. ❤️

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