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Knitter, GLP-1 lover, boomer, library lover
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June 19, 2025 at 4:18 PM
If presidents could run for a third term, I'd vote for Obama again. This is a conversation with Obama and Heather Cox Richardson:

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A Conversation with President Barack Obama | The Connecticut Forum
YouTube video by Barack Obama
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June 19, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Another gift finished... pattern named Favorite Scarf. ravel.me/DianeInChico...
#knitting #debbieBliss #FineDonnegal #scarf #wool #Cashmere
Ravelry: DianeInChicoCA's Favorite Scarf Ever
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May 25, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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politifact.bsky.social
President Donald Trump said an image he showed South Africa’s president depicted “burial” sites, but the rows of crosses were in memory of two murdered farmers. Some of the video clips of political leaders are years old. buff.ly/L1ZuQ95
May 23, 2025 at 2:17 PM
For us old farts:
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#oldage #exercise
Essay | Americans in Their 80s and 90s Are Redefining Old Age
Dementia rates are down, recovery rates are up. Many are thriving mentally and physically deep into their later years.
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May 23, 2025 at 2:37 PM
This - 100% Kyra Gottesman in the 5/10/25 ChicoER...
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Proclaiming history on Mother’s Day
Proclaiming history on Mother’s Day
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May 10, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Chico, CA, demonstrated this week.
www.chicoer.com/2025/05/02/h...
Hundreds gather in support of Social Security
A massive gathering of residents came together at the Social Security Administration office with signs, clothing and chants pushing back against cuts proposed by House Republicans.
www.chicoer.com
May 2, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Drumph's record since taking office:
www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/les...
Lest We Forget the Horrors: An Unending Catalog of Trump’s Cruelties, Collusions, Corruptions, and Crimes
Early in President Trump’s first term, McSweeney’s editors began to catalog the head-spinning number of misdeeds coming from his administration. We...
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April 30, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Well, if I read the instructions right, I will have a blue check next to my name any minute now. @dianeinchicoca.net ?
April 22, 2025 at 10:21 PM
After a year of taking tirzepatide, I notice that 1) I appreciate fit people very much; 2) I wonder why obese people aren't able to get help. I try not to evaluate people based on their appearance, but it's an easy trap to fall into.
April 17, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Another good interview, this time with Pete Buttigieg...

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Jon Stewart & Pete Buttigieg on Tariffs, Trump Chaos and the Democrats’ Future | The Weekly Show
YouTube video by The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart
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April 13, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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washingtonpost.com
Former president Barack Obama called on universities and law firms to stand up to intimidation from President Donald Trump’s administration and urged Americans to prepare to “possibly sacrifice” in support of democratic values.
Obama calls on citizens, colleges and law firms to resist Trump agenda
In a campus speech, the former president said universities should be prepared to lose federal funds to defend academic freedom, rather than be “intimidated.”
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April 5, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Stressed? Kyra Gottesman sympathises.
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Signs of stress
Signs of stress
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April 5, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Interesting discussion about our disfunctional government and why DJT&Musk got a foot in the door.
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Why Can't We Have Nice Things with Ezra Klein | The Weekly Show
YouTube video by The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart
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April 1, 2025 at 1:29 PM
apnews.com/article/well... rooms’ are claiming space in many homes
‘Wellness rooms’ are claiming space in many homes
Dining rooms, bedrooms and other parts of the home are often converted for other uses, and one that's trending is the wellness room.
https://apnews.com/article/wellness-rooms-spa-gym-healthy-home-fc6d0df76284dbc569c8032e2126791d?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=share&nbsp;<br>‘Wellness
March 31, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Wow, this is a big deal, not in a good way.
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Maps: 7.7-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Myanmar (Gift Article)
View the location of the quake’s epicenter and shake area.
www.nytimes.com
March 29, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Today in 1854, 171 years ago, the Republican Party of the United States was founded by opponents of slavery at a schoolhouse in Ripon, Wisconsin. I can't imagine today's MAGA GOP would do the same, what with DEI abolished and all.
March 20, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Cost of Weight Loss drugs is too high. #weightloss www.nytimes.com/2025/03/14/h...
How Much Should Weight Loss Drugs Cost? (Gift Article)
A new study found that fair prices for medications like Wegovy and Zepbound would be hundreds less per month than they are now.
www.nytimes.com
March 18, 2025 at 5:07 PM
This breaks my USAmerican heart: open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
March 17, 2025
From 1942 to 1945, the Code Talkers were key to every major operation of the Marine Corps in the Pacific Theater.
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March 18, 2025 at 3:05 PM
March 5, 2025
Such a sad state … open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
March 5, 2025
In the gym of Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri, on March 5, 1946, former and future prime minister of the United Kingdom Winston Churchill rose to deliver a speech.
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March 6, 2025 at 4:08 PM
A long but inspirational interview with Antony Blinken, our former Secretary of State. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nv-e...
March 2, 2025 at 5:37 PM
From Kyra Gottesman in the 3/1/25 ChicoER: "A couple of weeks ago when it rained for days and the overnight temps dropped below freezing, I wanted it to be spring so badly that I gave serious thought to cleaning. Thank goodness the weather changed."
March 1, 2025 at 5:05 PM
February 26, 2025
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February 26, 2025
This morning, Office of Management and Budget director Russell Vought and Office of Personnel Management acting director Charles Ezell sent a memo to the heads of departments and agencies.
open.substack.com
February 27, 2025 at 2:41 PM
At Yosemite National Park after many National Park Employees fired.
February 26, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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politifact.bsky.social
President Donald Trump said Ukraine “started” the war on its territory. Pants on Fire! Russia was the one who invaded. www.politifact.com/factchecks/2...
Trump says Ukraine “started” the war. That’s Pants on Fire!
As the three-year anniversary of Russia's Ukraine invasion neared, President Donald Trump offered a false version of his
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February 20, 2025 at 2:40 PM