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Joan

@gardenermi.bsky.social

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#Writer #historical fiction #naturewriter #cottagecore #Reader #cats #goats #birdwatching. #Gardener #quilter #LakeMichigan #organicfarmer #irishmusic #harp

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judithbolyard.bsky.social @judithbolyard.bsky.social · 16d

FDR Memorial, Washington DC. Quote is from the Fireside Chat of April 14, 1938

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 15d

CHICAGO: “They took my son. He’s only 16. I just want my baby back.”

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Angry @angrystaffer.bsky.social · 15d

The White House is asking people not to share pictures of the East Wing because it’s even worse today.

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Joan @gardenermi.bsky.social · 16d

Holland, Michigan Indivisible

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 17d

There are more of us than there are of them. Thank you for a truly historic day of peaceful protests across America. #NoKings

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WuTangIsForTheChildren @wutangforchildren.bsky.social · 19d

#NoKings ad for Dubuque, Iowa 🤣🔥

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 19d

Padilla: It’s not just undocumented folks who are being detained and arrested. It’s legal immigrants—even US citizens. We know of at least 170 US citizens who have been caught up in these raids and put in detention centers.

It’s the intended effect of this administration to stoke fear and terror

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 19d

Mike Johnson has now had the House adjourned for 74 out of the last 86 days.

They have worked 12 days in 3 months.

Epstein Shutdown.

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Joan @gardenermi.bsky.social · 23d

Bard owl calling, who cooks for you. #owls #fall #nesting #nature #cottagecore

Joan @gardenermi.bsky.social · 23d

I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS Holland” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

NO KINGS Holland · No Kings

**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.** Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Bo...

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Joan @gardenermi.bsky.social · Oct 4

ICE zip tied children
#childabuse #savethekids

Joan @gardenermi.bsky.social · Sep 24

Bard owl outside my windows. Better than the pack of coyotes #nightstands #owlscalling

Joan @gardenermi.bsky.social · Sep 23

#GreatHornOwlCalling #FirstdayofFall

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Brian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · May 3

“Do not mock us.”

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Avonna Loves Genres @agkersh123.bsky.social · May 3

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Rick @rickylongthread.bsky.social · Apr 20

I Completely Agree! You?😊💙

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · Apr 15

This country is becoming unrecognizable. What we’re seeing is state-funded fear. We’ve warned people: keep filming, go live on social media so these moments are documented and shared. This wasn’t a case involving masked ICE agents—but that’s happening too.

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Marco Foster @marcofoster.bsky.social · Apr 15

HAPPENING NOW: Protesters have gathered outside the Maryland courthouse where Judge Xinis is holding a hearing regarding Kilmar Abrego Garcia

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Marsha8of9 @marsha8of9.bsky.social · Apr 13

Happy Sunday friends. According to birdcast.com, over 271,000 birds flew through my county in OH last night. Enjoy this Song Sparrow likely the last time for a while since lots more different birds are headed this way. Yay! #birds #ohbirding #wildlife #naturephotography

From Allaboutbirds.org: A rich, russet-and-gray bird with bold streaks down its white chest, the Song Sparrow is one of the most familiar North American sparrows.

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Joan @gardenermi.bsky.social · Apr 12

Happy Caturday from Turnip

Joan @gardenermi.bsky.social · Apr 12

Thank you !

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Keith Edwards @keithedwards.bsky.social · Apr 12

BREAKING: 36k people showed up in LA for Bernie and AOC’s rally. In the off year.

Americans are pissed — and anyone ignoring that is making a big mistake.

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Joan @gardenermi.bsky.social · Apr 12

I was interviewed about my novel, Ae Fond Kiss, for segment of this BBC Radio feature.
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#Scotland #Lovesong #RobertBurns

Soul Music - Ae Fond Kiss by Robert Burns - BBC Sounds

Ae Fond Kiss one of Robert Burns' most famous poems set to music.

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Librarian's Husband's Book Club @lhbookclub.bsky.social · Apr 9

From bookmobiles to pop-up storytimes, librarians are out there bringing the library to YOU. Celebrate their awesome work today, April 9—National Library Outreach Day! #BookSky 💙📚 #TLSky @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social

Colorful cartoon illustration split in half: the left side shows a cheerful anthropomorphic red book walking out of a library, surrounded by shelves of colorful books. The right side shows a vibrant outdoor scene with a red bookmobile, children sitting on a blanket for storytime, adults chatting, and a person walking a dog. Text reads: “Your Library, Drawn to You” and “National Library Outreach Day | April 9, 2025.”

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Joan @gardenermi.bsky.social · Apr 5

#HollandMI #SaugatuckDouglasIndivisable