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Michelle Patterson

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Existential optimist, social justice warrior, rock & roll groupie, sci-fi geek, Buffy fanatic, aspiring author, francophile, collector of oddities and world's greatest aunt (she/her) https://auntieshellie77.substack.com

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Michelle Patterson @auntieshellie.bsky.social · Jan 20

I'm not here to get followers, and I don't automatically follow back. I am the curator of my feed. If you want a follow back, say something interesting.

I will never follow back anyone with no posts, men looking for "friends" or accounts that look like solicitations of any kind.

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Michelle Patterson @auntieshellie.bsky.social · 2d

This is day 9 of my 11 day solo trip, and I'm a little lonely. As a super extrovert, it's hard being alone for so long and not sharing some special moments. Today I'm at the Eiffel Tower, and there will never be a time when I'm not awestruck by its beauty. #paris #eiffeltower

A woman with short brown hair and black rimmed glasses smiling with the Eiffel Tower at night lit up in the background.

Michelle Patterson @auntieshellie.bsky.social · 5d

Since it's #Halloween I thought I'd share some pictures from the Catacombs I took this week. This is a must see attraction for anyone interested in history and the macabre.

A wall of bones and skulls with the skulls making an arch pattern with a cross in the middle.

A wall of bones and skulls with the skulls and bones configured in a layered horizontal pattern.

A barrel shaped column of bones and skulls arranged in a horizontal, alternating pattern.

Michelle Patterson @auntieshellie.bsky.social · 11d

Off on my next adventure! I left my heart in #Paris on my last trip, so in a way, I'm going home.

A collage that says "If I don't come home from Paris..." with an image of a woman in black riding a scooter, half the Mona Lisa's face, several jeweled crowns and the Louve.

Michelle Patterson @auntieshellie.bsky.social · 18d

From the program, "At its center is a simple but profound question - what compels us to rise up?" This play holds up a mirror to our country, highlighting the generational persistence of racism & violence always countered by hope. #Resist

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Revolution(s) - Goodman Theatre

The official website for Goodman Theatre's 25/26 Season Production of Zayd Dohrn's "Revolution(s)" in Chicago.

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Michelle Patterson @auntieshellie.bsky.social · 18d

I saw an incredible new musical last night - Revolution(s). Book by Zayd Ayers Dohrn, music & lyrics by the great @tommorelloofficial.bsky.social The last time I felt this way leaving a musical, it was RENT in 1997. I sobbed through the whole second half. If you're in #Chicago, see it. Link below.

A picture of a lit match on a white background with the The Goodman 100 and Revolution(s) printed around it and a yellow box with the word Playbill in the lower right corner.

Michelle Patterson @auntieshellie.bsky.social · 18d

I discovered I don't actually know how to write a book, and being a pantser doesn't work for me. Also, sometimes the story you set out to write might not be the story you end up telling. Listen to the characters and they will lead you where you really need to go. And hand writing a book is ok.

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 21d

They arrested a giraffe.

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 21d

PORTLAND — Robby Roadsteamer grabbed by ICE for singing… 🎵

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Michelle Patterson @auntieshellie.bsky.social · 24d

The father of my former coworker and friend was taken by ICE and transferred to a facility in Louisiana. They're trying to get him back. If you can donate to their fund to support legal services, that would be great. If not, that's ok. I'm just trying to spread the word. gofund.me/c84b61fce #ICE

Donate to Help My Dad Victoriano Come Home- Detained By ICE, organized by Karla Bonilla

Desplaces hacia abajo para ver en espanol. Help Bring… Karla Bonilla needs your support for Donate to Help My Dad Victoriano Come Home- Detained By ICE

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Michelle Patterson @auntieshellie.bsky.social · 25d

They made everyone watch the Challenger shuttle take off live in class. We all watched it blow up together. Collective trauma. I'm a little older, but I also don't remember Chernobyl.

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Michelle Patterson @auntieshellie.bsky.social · 25d

I would agree with yours, but I could also include the death of Ryan White from AIDS and the Rodney King riots, though those were technically high school for me. Honestly, now that really is childhood, isn't it?

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Michelle Patterson @auntieshellie.bsky.social · 26d

I'm so in love with Portland right now. I live in Chicago, and it's great to see the many forms of resistance people are employing. #Portland #Chicago #Resist

The Oregonian @oregonian.com · 26d

Things are happening at Portland's ICE facility tonight.

Read more of our protest coverage here: www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...

Michelle Patterson @auntieshellie.bsky.social · 26d

I cancelled my HBO Max subscription since they continue to carry her work and have not condemned her.

Michelle Patterson @auntieshellie.bsky.social · Oct 5

I ran a 5k for the first time this weekend and survived! Up until a month ago, I had never run for more than the bus. It was 85 degrees on Oct 4th, and I'd never run outside, so I had to walk 2/3 of it, but I finished in the middle of all participants. It's never too late to try new things.

A screen shot of a participant's 5k race stats showing a chip time of 46:12, gun time of 46:29, pace of 14:54, overall placement of 162 out of 298 and placement in the females age 40-49 of 35 out of 64.

Michelle Patterson @auntieshellie.bsky.social · Sep 20

Anyone else having a week of FUUUUUUUCK?

Michelle Patterson @auntieshellie.bsky.social · Sep 18

I am so disturbed by the politically motivated media silencing of people who made comments about recent events. I feel paralyzed. A lot of terrifying things have been happening in the past 8 months, but this somehow feels worse because it's targeting people we usually think are untouchable. 😩

Michelle Patterson @auntieshellie.bsky.social · Sep 12

I'm on Storygraph. You will not be impressed with my poor progress on several books I've started and not finished, but I'm open to new connections. DM me if you want to connect there.

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Michelle Patterson @auntieshellie.bsky.social · Sep 7

For anyone who doesn't know, #Chicago is a beautiful city filled with talented, warm and passionate people. It's not perfect, but it's most definitely not a hellscape in need of military intervention. We don't want or need the dickwad in charge to send troops here and terrorize us. Leave us alone!

People marching towards trump tower in Chicago on a sunny day with someone giving the middle finger to the building.

A ferris wheel lit in neon purple along a backdrop of a city skyline at night.

The skyline of Chicago lit up at night with a field of wild grass in the front.

People marching down Michigan Ave in Chicago carrying signs with an American flag off to the left.

Michelle Patterson @auntieshellie.bsky.social · Sep 4

I'm not sure why anyone thinks releasing the #EpsteinFiles will matter. They should be released unredacted, but there is nothing they could say about him that his base or the Republican party will care about. They don't care about the fate of women and children. Why would this change their minds?

Michelle Patterson @auntieshellie.bsky.social · Sep 4

I visited a new exhibit at the Field Museum in Chicago this evening, called After the Age of Dinosaurs about the rebirth of the earth after an asteroid destroyed nearly all life, including the dinosaurs. This and other pieces were created for this exhibit by Chicago based artist Jay Ryan.

An illustration of a blue-green river and lush forest scene featuring animals of the water, air and land amidst plants and clouds.

Michelle Patterson @auntieshellie.bsky.social · Sep 2

two women are sitting next to each other on a couch with the words sweata weatha written on the screen .

ALT: two women are sitting next to each other on a couch with the words sweata weatha written on the screen .

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Harry Dunn @libradunn1.bsky.social · Sep 1

Thank you on this labor day!!

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Michelle Patterson @auntieshellie.bsky.social · Aug 29

It's my last day at my job, and I'm feeling positive about my future. In addition to working on my novel, I'm putting myself out there as a nonprofit consultant and career coach. Connect with me on LinkedIn if you're interested in talking. tinyurl.com/pef6n56d

#nonprofit #consulting #careercoaching

Michelle Patterson @auntieshellie.bsky.social · Aug 28

a woman is blowing out a candle in front of a bunch of lit candles

Alt: a brunette woman is blowing on a candle to light it with magic in front of a bunch of lit candles and she turns and smirks.

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Michelle Patterson @auntieshellie.bsky.social · Aug 27

Only 3 days left at a job I've given 3 years of my life to. It's bittersweet, and while I'm a bit nervous about not having my next gig lined up, I also think the universe is giving me a chance to reset and focus on what I want. I'm going to finish my book by the end of the year and run a 5k.

Michelle Patterson @auntieshellie.bsky.social · Aug 22

Vos mots sont très beaux.

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