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Patricia A. McGowan

@teacherspeaks52.bsky.social

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A forever teacher. Retired K-12 History & Social Sciences department chair. Hollins University, BA, MA. A life long learner ... laughing through life. 🚫DMs 🚫Dating/Relationships 🚫Investment schemes

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Patricia A. McGowan @teacherspeaks52.bsky.social · Sep 13

Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous: 1 Peter 3:8 KJV

Patricia A. McGowan @teacherspeaks52.bsky.social · 3m

Just ... #Listen.

Texas Paul @realtexaspaul.com · 15h

Mike "Little" Johnson sees no lines crossed.

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Sometimes you have to walk ...

AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 10h

Kaiser refuses to give workers fair pay, benefits, and the staffing they need to keep patients safe.

We stand with the 46,000 UNAC/UHCP, @steelworkers.bsky.social Local 7600, @ofnhp.bsky.social, @unitehere.org Hawaii, and HNHP health care workers on STRIKE fighting for a fair contract ✊

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Mama Bear @kmamabear03.bsky.social · 2h

THIS is priceless!🥹👏👏👏

Craig R. Brittain @craigbrittain.com · 2h

Bette Midler sings to Stephen Colbert: You never kissed the orange ass.

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Tom Leykis @tomleykis.bsky.social · 5h

He HATES this photo. Share GENEROUSLY!

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Patricia A. McGowan @teacherspeaks52.bsky.social · 28m

#California ... #Listen to a good president.

Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 13h

California, this November 4th, the whole country is counting on you.

Prop 50 puts our elections back on a level playing field, preserves independent redistricting over the long term, and lets the people decide.

So return your ballot today. Vote yes on 50.

Patricia A. McGowan @teacherspeaks52.bsky.social · 18h

And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. ~ Romans 12:2 (KJV

Patricia A. McGowan @teacherspeaks52.bsky.social · 1d

A good time ...

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Joy At Lancaster Prison! Can You Imagine Our Power When We Move As One?

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Patricia A. McGowan @teacherspeaks52.bsky.social · 1d

I had a pit bull I named 'Good Boy', a real sweetie and very loyal. Someone poisoned him. A pit bull is not inherently vicious. Historically ... work dogs.
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This Dog Just Wants New Friends ❤️

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Patricia A. McGowan @teacherspeaks52.bsky.social · 1d

#Dance🪩

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Matric Dance Vibes 🔥 🔥🔥#amapiano #southafrica #hambawena

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Patricia A. McGowan @teacherspeaks52.bsky.social · 1d

Guard dog meet ... guard cat.

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You Won’t Believe This Cat Saved a Baby #youtubeshorts #viralshorts

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Patricia A. McGowan @teacherspeaks52.bsky.social · 1d

When all you 'see' is just a ... person.

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He brought flowers to his favorite Home Depot employee😭 #fyp #hopecore #viral #flowers #cute #sweet

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Patricia A. McGowan @teacherspeaks52.bsky.social · 1d

#BlackIsBeautiful ...
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The Beauty of Black Skin 🖤 #viralvideo

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Patricia A. McGowan @teacherspeaks52.bsky.social · 1d

Restored to the calendar for reargument on June 27, 2025.
This is an attack on the ... #VotingRightsAct

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Louisiana v. Callais

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Patricia A. McGowan @teacherspeaks52.bsky.social · 1d

Call Grandaddy ...

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The RESPECT is so clear! BEAUTIFUL moment. #familylove #positiveenergy #kennapparker

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Patricia A. McGowan @teacherspeaks52.bsky.social · 1d

#Listen ...

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Mexicans are Indigenous to America #history #indigenouspeople #indigenous #nativeamerican #black

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Patricia A. McGowan @teacherspeaks52.bsky.social · 1d

#WhitneyHouston ...

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Little bro didn't wanna leave 🤣❤️

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Patricia A. McGowan @teacherspeaks52.bsky.social · 1d

Hypocrites in Congress? ...

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So many closeted men in the Republican Party… I’ll just sip my tea though. 🤔☕️

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Patricia A. McGowan @teacherspeaks52.bsky.social · 1d

What we must do now ...

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Moral Mondays Mass Prayer | October 20th Promo

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Patricia A. McGowan @teacherspeaks52.bsky.social · 1d

Hmmmmm ..

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Meat is macho: Why masculinity concepts get in the way of green initiatives to cut meat and dairy consumption

A new study shows that traditional masculine norms are a significant barrier preventing men from reducing their meat and dairy consumption, and recommends how to better appeal to men to change their d...

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Patricia A. McGowan @teacherspeaks52.bsky.social · 1d

Keeping it clean ...
(I do 'every thing' my Grandma told me.)

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5 Of Grandma's Tried-And-True Cleaning Tips

No one does it better than a Southern grandmother when it comes to keeping a tidy and organized home. Our editors share their favorite cleaning tips from their grannies.

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Patricia A. McGowan @teacherspeaks52.bsky.social · 1d

Good men ...

Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 1d

More than a decade ago, I sat down with @marcmaron.bsky.social in his garage to tape something new called a podcast. This time, he came to me to record his last episode.

We talked about the power of conviction, decency in an age of division, and the true story of America.

Patricia A. McGowan @teacherspeaks52.bsky.social · 1d

Son of man, thou dwellest in the midst of a rebellious house, which have eyes to see, and see not; they have ears to hear, and hear not: for they are a rebellious house. ~ Ezekiel 12:2 KJV

Patricia A. McGowan @teacherspeaks52.bsky.social · 2d

Number 6: A clean refrigerator 🧊

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5 Things In Your Kitchen Guests Notice Immediately

Kitchens really are the heart of every home. If you want guests to feel right at home in your kitchen, these designer-approved tips will help you achieve precisely that.

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Patricia A. McGowan @teacherspeaks52.bsky.social · 2d

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Patricia A. McGowan @teacherspeaks52.bsky.social · 2d

#Tariffs
#Halloween💀

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Tariffs impact Halloween candy, costume prices

Creepy masks, decomposing decorations and tons of candy could cost shoppers more this Halloween season.