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Barbara Longley Author (no DMs) 📎

@blongley.bsky.social

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Technologically challenged and mechanically disinclined #writer of award-winning, bestselling fantasy romance, contemporary romance, & teen/adult epic fantasy. https://amzn.to/3TWGQfE Authors Guild member, #RWA's -Bestseller Honor Roll inductee.

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Barbara Longley Author (no DMs) 📎 @blongley.bsky.social · 22d

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Dave The Artist @coloradofaux.bsky.social · 1d

🧐… Checks out… 👇

Fun fact:
Every government shutdown in the last 30 years occurred when Republicans had control of the House of
Representatives.
—Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

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Barbara Longley Author (no DMs) 📎 @blongley.bsky.social · 6h

We did see monkeys when we went on estuary tours and river trips, but not in the areas that were residential. Lots of iguanas, though, and feral cats.

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Barbara Longley Author (no DMs) 📎 @blongley.bsky.social · 17h

It's 35° F here in Wisconsin this morning. Heat is on! So is the coffee.

Barbara Longley Author (no DMs) 📎 @blongley.bsky.social · 17h

My view from the cabin this morning. It's cold out! 35° F!

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Realities 🌐 @insuret.bsky.social · 23h

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Barbara Longley Author (no DMs) 📎 @blongley.bsky.social · 20h

I was amazed by the number of ex-pats we met in Tamarindo! I'd move there if I could. It's only a 5 hour direct flight from MN.

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Barbara Longley Author (no DMs) 📎 @blongley.bsky.social · 20h

Yeah, I can see that!

Barbara Longley Author (no DMs) 📎 @blongley.bsky.social · 20h

Good morning, creatives! We writers need to be careful about how we word things so that our meaning is clear. Or ... not clear. Happy Saturday!
#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity

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Humor For Resistance @funnysnarkyjoke.bsky.social · 1d

Argentina --> $20 billion
Qatar --> US based Air Force
Americans --> No healthcare, Groceries @ 3x the price, and an ongoing coup

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Barbara Longley Author (no DMs) 📎 @blongley.bsky.social · 1d

The number isn't working.

Barbara Longley Author (no DMs) 📎 @blongley.bsky.social · 1d

Same. White meat is dry and pretty tasteless.

Barbara Longley Author (no DMs) 📎 @blongley.bsky.social · 1d

Yeah, but we eat them ... so there's that.

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Barbara Longley Author (no DMs) 📎 @blongley.bsky.social · 1d

Turkeys eat them, too.

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❀༻𝕤𝕔𝕙𝕦𝕝𝕥𝕫𝕚𝕖𝕡𝕚𝕖༺❀ @schultziepie.bsky.social · 1d

✨Good Morning ✨
Be a light, be a light.
Thanks for stopping by.♥️

#kindnessmatters
#mentalhealthmatters
#Pinks

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Barbara Longley Author (no DMs) 📎 @blongley.bsky.social · 1d

Yes! Is Thune campaigning for democrats now? Cool!

Barbara Longley Author (no DMs) 📎 @blongley.bsky.social · 1d

I taught elementary ed. for 21 years. I know stuff. 😜

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The Daily Show @thedailyshow.com · 2d

The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.

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Barbara Longley Author (no DMs) 📎 @blongley.bsky.social · 1d

Costa Rica is an amazing place to visit, and the refuge is in La Fortuna.

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Barbara Longley Author (no DMs) 📎 @blongley.bsky.social · 1d

Ha-ha.

Barbara Longley Author (no DMs) 📎 @blongley.bsky.social · 1d

You have to be smart to be a "little shit." 😜

Barbara Longley Author (no DMs) 📎 @blongley.bsky.social · 1d

Today, I threw away all of my Spanx.
Clap for me, ladies!

Barbara Longley Author (no DMs) 📎 @blongley.bsky.social · 1d

Yeah, I'm trying to go with an October theme all month.

Barbara Longley Author (no DMs) 📎 @blongley.bsky.social · 1d

What would happen if the entire military leadership of every branch went on strike and declared that they wouldn't return until Trump is removed from office?

Barbara Longley Author (no DMs) 📎 @blongley.bsky.social · 1d

I have no idea. Related species maybe?

Barbara Longley Author (no DMs) 📎 @blongley.bsky.social · 1d

Flying, yeah, but we get owl choir of call and responses all night long at the cabin. I love the sound.