Ann Ahrens 🇺🇦
@aahrens430.bsky.social
Chaplain, PhD Christian Worship
Author: Suffering, Soul Care & Community: The Place of Lament in Corporate Worship. (Wipf & Stock, 2023), musician, teacher.
I enjoy nature, birds, music, poetry.
Author: Suffering, Soul Care & Community: The Place of Lament in Corporate Worship. (Wipf & Stock, 2023), musician, teacher.
I enjoy nature, birds, music, poetry.
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Ann Ahrens 🇺🇦
@aahrens430.bsky.social
· Apr 23
“Let me
keep my mind on what matters,
which is my work,
which is mostly standing still and learning to be
astonished.”
-Mary Oliver “Messenger”
keep my mind on what matters,
which is my work,
which is mostly standing still and learning to be
astonished.”
-Mary Oliver “Messenger”
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Down By The Beck. -2°C and a sharp frost. Wood Pigeon.
November 26, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Down By The Beck. -2°C and a sharp frost. Wood Pigeon.
Exactly this:
"I don't think we've ever seen a president of the United States whose goal is to make us hate each other....you knew that they were just taking different positions on what they thought was best for us."
@sarahlongwell25.bsky.social and @gtconway.bsky.social in George Conway Explains It All:
@sarahlongwell25.bsky.social and @gtconway.bsky.social in George Conway Explains It All:
November 25, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Exactly this:
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For a decade, Russia has been seeking to divide Europe and America, to undermine NATO and weaken the transatlantic alliance. This peace plan, if accepted, will achieve that goal.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
The Murky Plan That Ensures a Future War
Who will benefit from the White House’s 28-point proposal for Ukraine?
www.theatlantic.com
November 22, 2025 at 10:05 PM
For a decade, Russia has been seeking to divide Europe and America, to undermine NATO and weaken the transatlantic alliance. This peace plan, if accepted, will achieve that goal.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
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Evening Light. 5°C and the thaw in full progress. One Labrador.
November 22, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Evening Light. 5°C and the thaw in full progress. One Labrador.
@kenlburns.bsky.social, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt’s American Revolution documentary has been fabulous to experience. At once sobering, heartbreaking, and magnificent.
Stream it on @pbs.org
www.pbs.org/kenburns/the...
Stream it on @pbs.org
www.pbs.org/kenburns/the...
The American Revolution | All Episodes Now Streaming | Ken Burns | PBS
Thirteen colonies unite in rebellion, win their independence, and found the United States. Stream the full documentary from Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt.
www.pbs.org
November 22, 2025 at 3:10 AM
@kenlburns.bsky.social, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt’s American Revolution documentary has been fabulous to experience. At once sobering, heartbreaking, and magnificent.
Stream it on @pbs.org
www.pbs.org/kenburns/the...
Stream it on @pbs.org
www.pbs.org/kenburns/the...
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Footsteps In The Snow. 2°C and a long trudge home. Partridge.
November 21, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Footsteps In The Snow. 2°C and a long trudge home. Partridge.
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Sunset. -1°C and an icy sky. Mistle Thrush.
November 20, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Sunset. -1°C and an icy sky. Mistle Thrush.
Like a fairy tale. ❄️
Heavy Snowfall On The Wolds. 0°C. Sheep on the hillside.
November 20, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Like a fairy tale. ❄️
This entire article - horrifying.
I find it disgusting that Trump can hold lavish dinner after lavish dinner while millions in this country struggle to meet basic needs - and some fall through the cracks, unable to meet them. His narcissism is out of control.
I find it disgusting that Trump can hold lavish dinner after lavish dinner while millions in this country struggle to meet basic needs - and some fall through the cracks, unable to meet them. His narcissism is out of control.
From @theathleticfc.bsky.social: Cristiano Ronaldo, Elon Musk, President Trump, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Apple CEO Tim Cook and other billionaires schmoozed in the same chandelier-lit room.
"This, in 2025, is the world we live in," our columnist writes.
"This, in 2025, is the world we live in," our columnist writes.
Ronaldo, Trump, MBS at the White House? This is the world in 2025 (and World Cup in 2026)
Why was Ronaldo at the White House with President Trump for a black-tie dinner, along with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman?
nyti.ms
November 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM
This entire article - horrifying.
I find it disgusting that Trump can hold lavish dinner after lavish dinner while millions in this country struggle to meet basic needs - and some fall through the cracks, unable to meet them. His narcissism is out of control.
I find it disgusting that Trump can hold lavish dinner after lavish dinner while millions in this country struggle to meet basic needs - and some fall through the cracks, unable to meet them. His narcissism is out of control.
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If you don’t find this sickening and disgusting, you are in a dark place. Listen to what he says. It’s right there. It’s who he is. It’s who he’s always been. And therefore it’s who we all will be if we keep down this path.
“Whether you like him or didn’t like him, things happen, but [Mohammed] knew nothing about it,” said President Trump about Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over the killing of Washington Post opinion columnist Jamal Khashoggi. https://wapo.st/4igmwkX
November 19, 2025 at 12:36 PM
If you don’t find this sickening and disgusting, you are in a dark place. Listen to what he says. It’s right there. It’s who he is. It’s who he’s always been. And therefore it’s who we all will be if we keep down this path.
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A Dusting Of Snow. 1°C on the Yorkshire Wolds. Rooks.
November 19, 2025 at 1:43 PM
A Dusting Of Snow. 1°C on the Yorkshire Wolds. Rooks.
“…and an Illinois Department of Transportation employee, who is Indian, questioned if he’s aware of New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani at a resurfacing project in Park Ridge.”
Unbelievable. Check that. Actually, very believable from this racist administration.
Unbelievable. Check that. Actually, very believable from this racist administration.
US citizen Maria Greeley, a Latina who was adopted, was walking home from work downtown when masked agents zip tied her. They said she “doesn’t look like a Greeley.” This is how the government treats people under current deportation policies.
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/15/l...
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/15/l...
November 18, 2025 at 2:20 PM
“…and an Illinois Department of Transportation employee, who is Indian, questioned if he’s aware of New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani at a resurfacing project in Park Ridge.”
Unbelievable. Check that. Actually, very believable from this racist administration.
Unbelievable. Check that. Actually, very believable from this racist administration.
“Bovino seems focused on becoming the Nathan Bedford Forrest of the Trump immigration era, complete with the blatant racism, illegal tactics, and ignominious losing place in history.”
Another hope-filled essay by @vermontgmg.bsky.social
Another hope-filled essay by @vermontgmg.bsky.social
Greg Bovino is leading a rebel cavalry terrorizing America—and it's important to recognize that it's in retreat. While the trauma and terror Bovino’s raiders instill is real and damaging, it’s remarkable to note how ineffective the force has turned out to be. www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/trump-bord...
Trump, Border Patrol Retreat in Failure from Chicago
Five important lessons of the first six months of Trump’s immigration raids — and why CBP’s Greg Bovino is the Nathan Bedford Forrest of the Trump era.
www.doomsdayscenario.co
November 18, 2025 at 12:41 PM
“Bovino seems focused on becoming the Nathan Bedford Forrest of the Trump immigration era, complete with the blatant racism, illegal tactics, and ignominious losing place in history.”
Another hope-filled essay by @vermontgmg.bsky.social
Another hope-filled essay by @vermontgmg.bsky.social
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An Icy Start. -1°C just after dawn. Blackbirds.
November 18, 2025 at 10:36 AM
An Icy Start. -1°C just after dawn. Blackbirds.
Stunning!!
Sunset. 3°C and a cold night to come. A Barn Owl swooping.
November 17, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Stunning!!
“When it’s over, I want to say: all my life I was a bride married to amazement.”
Mary Oliver
Mary Oliver
November 17, 2025 at 3:11 PM
“When it’s over, I want to say: all my life I was a bride married to amazement.”
Mary Oliver
Mary Oliver
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Cold And Clear. 1°C at the Scottish border. Grouse. ( back in Yorkshire tomorrow)
November 17, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Cold And Clear. 1°C at the Scottish border. Grouse. ( back in Yorkshire tomorrow)
1,000 times yes to this.
November 17, 2025 at 3:06 PM
1,000 times yes to this.
This is Trump’s legacy, the unleashing his own secret (or not-so-secret) police in America. It’s horrifying and blatantly racist.
5 headlines tonight on Charlotte Observer’s homepage:
“Manolo's Bakery closes to protect customers”
“Church members flee as federal agents arrive”
“Super G executive describes agents dragging out teen employee”
“Border Patrol questions people at Walmart”
“Border Patrol sweep sparks fear”
“Manolo's Bakery closes to protect customers”
“Church members flee as federal agents arrive”
“Super G executive describes agents dragging out teen employee”
“Border Patrol questions people at Walmart”
“Border Patrol sweep sparks fear”
November 17, 2025 at 12:22 PM
This is Trump’s legacy, the unleashing his own secret (or not-so-secret) police in America. It’s horrifying and blatantly racist.
“Defend slowness when it serves a purpose, silence when it speaks and difference when evocative. Beauty is not just a means of escape; it is, above all, an invocation.”
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November 15, 2025 at 7:09 PM
“Defend slowness when it serves a purpose, silence when it speaks and difference when evocative. Beauty is not just a means of escape; it is, above all, an invocation.”
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“The U.S. withdrew $870 million from its account at the International Monetary Fund shortly before a similar sum appeared in Argentina’s IMF fund just in time for that country to pay an $840 million debt.”
open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
November 14, 2025
In a transparent attempt to distract from the many times his own name appears in the documents from the Epstein estate members of the House Oversight Committee released Wednesday, President Donald J.
open.substack.com
November 15, 2025 at 12:12 PM
“The U.S. withdrew $870 million from its account at the International Monetary Fund shortly before a similar sum appeared in Argentina’s IMF fund just in time for that country to pay an $840 million debt.”
open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
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Remember Virginia.
Honor the survivors.
They were children trafficked and raped by Epstein and Maxwell.
Release the Epstein files and hold every pedophile predator accountable.
Honor the survivors.
They were children trafficked and raped by Epstein and Maxwell.
Release the Epstein files and hold every pedophile predator accountable.
November 14, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Remember Virginia.
Honor the survivors.
They were children trafficked and raped by Epstein and Maxwell.
Release the Epstein files and hold every pedophile predator accountable.
Honor the survivors.
They were children trafficked and raped by Epstein and Maxwell.
Release the Epstein files and hold every pedophile predator accountable.
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I simply refuse to accept that police ever have to look like this. this is just pure cosplay. it should be illegal for cops to be dressed like soldiers going to war.
November 13, 2025 at 2:36 PM
I simply refuse to accept that police ever have to look like this. this is just pure cosplay. it should be illegal for cops to be dressed like soldiers going to war.
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Wet And Windy. 8°C with heavy rain. Geese
November 14, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Wet And Windy. 8°C with heavy rain. Geese
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Muddy Tracks. 12°C after overnight rain. A lone crow.🐦⬛
November 13, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Muddy Tracks. 12°C after overnight rain. A lone crow.🐦⬛