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Hello Bluesky,
My brother passed away Saturday night.
I am so deeply sad and broken, but relieved he is no longer in pain, grateful for so many people.
He was my baby brother and I loved him so much.
Can you see the white birdcloud at the top of the tree on the right?
He’s free now 🕊️
My brother passed away Saturday night.
I am so deeply sad and broken, but relieved he is no longer in pain, grateful for so many people.
He was my baby brother and I loved him so much.
Can you see the white birdcloud at the top of the tree on the right?
He’s free now 🕊️
H/t 🎩 Everything Libraries on FB
November 29, 2025 at 2:56 PM
H/t 🎩 Everything Libraries on FB
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The colours leftover..✨
November 28, 2025 at 1:25 PM
The colours leftover..✨
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The era we are living in offers too many illustrations of greed, narcissism, and hatefulness. But I still believe we can recommit ourselves to serving the common good of all Americans. [Artwork by Jennifer Bloomer]
November 28, 2025 at 3:01 AM
The era we are living in offers too many illustrations of greed, narcissism, and hatefulness. But I still believe we can recommit ourselves to serving the common good of all Americans. [Artwork by Jennifer Bloomer]
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November 26, 2025
November 26, 2025
Thanksgiving is the quintessential American holiday…but not for the reasons we generally remember.
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com
November 27, 2025 at 5:04 AM
November 26, 2025
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Such classic gaslighting it's an instructive moment. The question is not whether generic is better or worse, it's that a list with more expensive brand names is not the same as a list with cheaper generics. Perverting that truth into an attack on those calling it out is Manipulation 101.
Hassett: "On one of the Sunday shows, the anchor criticized the fact Walmart said the Thanksgiving dinner is cheaper by about $10. Then he said, 'Oh yeah, but they substituted generic stuff,' as if having a generic something is a crime for ordinary folks! It shows how out of touch these people are."
November 26, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Such classic gaslighting it's an instructive moment. The question is not whether generic is better or worse, it's that a list with more expensive brand names is not the same as a list with cheaper generics. Perverting that truth into an attack on those calling it out is Manipulation 101.
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It's #SundayCheckIn for 11/23.
How was your week?
How are you holding up?
What do you need?
What are you struggling with?
What has helped?
What kindness would help you?
Remember to wash your sheets.
...your turkey shouldn't still be in the freezer.
How was your week?
How are you holding up?
What do you need?
What are you struggling with?
What has helped?
What kindness would help you?
Remember to wash your sheets.
...your turkey shouldn't still be in the freezer.
November 23, 2025 at 1:02 PM
It's #SundayCheckIn for 11/23.
How was your week?
How are you holding up?
What do you need?
What are you struggling with?
What has helped?
What kindness would help you?
Remember to wash your sheets.
...your turkey shouldn't still be in the freezer.
How was your week?
How are you holding up?
What do you need?
What are you struggling with?
What has helped?
What kindness would help you?
Remember to wash your sheets.
...your turkey shouldn't still be in the freezer.
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The Librarians kottke.org/25/11/the-li...
The Librarians
As part of the fascist war on “woke”, tens of thousands of books have been pulled from the shelves of libraries around
kottke.org
November 22, 2025 at 12:36 AM
The Librarians kottke.org/25/11/the-li...
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Why you need one meaningful social interaction a day
Why you need one meaningful social interaction a day
And six other strategies for a healthy “social biome.”
buff.ly
February 16, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Why you need one meaningful social interaction a day
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Why climbing the stairs can be good for your body and brain www.bbc.com/future/artic...
Why climbing the stairs can be good for your body and brain
While it is tempting to take the lift or escalator rather than use the stairs, even scaling just a few flights a day could give your health and mind a boost.
www.bbc.com
May 30, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Why climbing the stairs can be good for your body and brain www.bbc.com/future/artic...
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People still default too often to the fact that Trumps base won’t care about one revelation or another. But as elections keep showing us, the universe of people other than his base is much bigger and we do care. So exposing shit does matter and it’s worth sharing those things so others oppose him.
November 21, 2025 at 1:26 PM
People still default too often to the fact that Trumps base won’t care about one revelation or another. But as elections keep showing us, the universe of people other than his base is much bigger and we do care. So exposing shit does matter and it’s worth sharing those things so others oppose him.
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November 20, 2025
November 20, 2025
Trump spent this morning calling a group of military veterans in Congress traitors and saying they “should be ARRESTED AND PUT ON TRIAL.” Their crime, in Trump’s eyes, was their release Tuesday of a v...
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com
November 21, 2025 at 7:50 AM
November 20, 2025
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Happy Friday!! #BirdoftheDay #Posts This juvenile black-crowned night heron has been perching here at dusk for the last few days. #Nature #Photography
November 14, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Happy Friday!! #BirdoftheDay #Posts This juvenile black-crowned night heron has been perching here at dusk for the last few days. #Nature #Photography
Slightly Foxed is based in London but ships worldwide. foxedquarterly.com/readers-cata... #booksky 📚 #kidlit
Other Winter Reading | For Younger Readers Archives
A small selection of new editions, latest releases, seasonal treats and old favourites for younger readers from fellow publishers.
foxedquarterly.com
November 14, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Slightly Foxed is based in London but ships worldwide. foxedquarterly.com/readers-cata... #booksky 📚 #kidlit
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You are more than you think you are.
Not perfect.
But more.
More intelligent.
More compassionate.
More beautiful.
More athletic.
Try it.
Be more than you think.
Not perfect.
But more.
More intelligent.
More compassionate.
More beautiful.
More athletic.
Try it.
Be more than you think.
November 12, 2025 at 1:11 PM
You are more than you think you are.
Not perfect.
But more.
More intelligent.
More compassionate.
More beautiful.
More athletic.
Try it.
Be more than you think.
Not perfect.
But more.
More intelligent.
More compassionate.
More beautiful.
More athletic.
Try it.
Be more than you think.
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Ahead of Veterans Day, I was honored to welcome a flight of veterans and their families as they arrived in DC.
November 11, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Ahead of Veterans Day, I was honored to welcome a flight of veterans and their families as they arrived in DC.
The view from my window
November 11, 2025 at 1:05 PM
The view from my window
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“Be gentle with yourself. You are doing the best you can.” Paulo Coelho
Not every day needs strength or certainty.
Some days just need space to breathe.
🧡
#kindness #positivity #SelfCare
Picture by @ladybluebottle
Not every day needs strength or certainty.
Some days just need space to breathe.
🧡
#kindness #positivity #SelfCare
Picture by @ladybluebottle
November 9, 2025 at 8:50 AM
“Be gentle with yourself. You are doing the best you can.” Paulo Coelho
Not every day needs strength or certainty.
Some days just need space to breathe.
🧡
#kindness #positivity #SelfCare
Picture by @ladybluebottle
Not every day needs strength or certainty.
Some days just need space to breathe.
🧡
#kindness #positivity #SelfCare
Picture by @ladybluebottle
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NEW: While major statewide elections and ballot measures captured national attention this week, local elections also delivered on some crucial pro-democracy victories. Check out all of the small — but mighty — election wins you may have missed👇
https://bit.ly/4nNbmoN
https://bit.ly/4nNbmoN
bit.ly
November 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM
NEW: While major statewide elections and ballot measures captured national attention this week, local elections also delivered on some crucial pro-democracy victories. Check out all of the small — but mighty — election wins you may have missed👇
https://bit.ly/4nNbmoN
https://bit.ly/4nNbmoN
it is too early to be awake,
especially on a saturday
especially on a saturday
November 8, 2025 at 11:32 AM
it is too early to be awake,
especially on a saturday
especially on a saturday
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If you are furious at #ChuckSchumer about his offer to negotiate with Republicans, you MUST watch this explainer by @hcrichardson.bsky.social. This was much more of a chess move than anyone expected from ol' Chuck.
Republicans now COMPLETELY own the #TrumpShutdown
www.youtube.com/live/NM8mtDm...
Republicans now COMPLETELY own the #TrumpShutdown
www.youtube.com/live/NM8mtDm...
Shutdown Offer | Explainer
YouTube video by Heather Cox Richardson
www.youtube.com
November 8, 2025 at 1:19 AM
If you are furious at #ChuckSchumer about his offer to negotiate with Republicans, you MUST watch this explainer by @hcrichardson.bsky.social. This was much more of a chess move than anyone expected from ol' Chuck.
Republicans now COMPLETELY own the #TrumpShutdown
www.youtube.com/live/NM8mtDm...
Republicans now COMPLETELY own the #TrumpShutdown
www.youtube.com/live/NM8mtDm...
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I did not know that “Turn the Volume Up” was a KRS-One rap song from back in the day.
The rest of the line says “…the devil’s time is up.”
A deeper shade of shade!
I love it.
My mayor!
The rest of the line says “…the devil’s time is up.”
A deeper shade of shade!
I love it.
My mayor!
November 6, 2025 at 1:32 PM
I did not know that “Turn the Volume Up” was a KRS-One rap song from back in the day.
The rest of the line says “…the devil’s time is up.”
A deeper shade of shade!
I love it.
My mayor!
The rest of the line says “…the devil’s time is up.”
A deeper shade of shade!
I love it.
My mayor!
Full moon rising
November 5, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Full moon rising
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I am hoping with everything I've got for some good news today.
I'm not taking anything for granted. I thought 2024 was in the bag, because how could we really go for that again, but make it so much worse?
And then it happened.
Please go vote in your local elections today. It matters SO much.
I'm not taking anything for granted. I thought 2024 was in the bag, because how could we really go for that again, but make it so much worse?
And then it happened.
Please go vote in your local elections today. It matters SO much.
November 4, 2025 at 9:20 PM
I am hoping with everything I've got for some good news today.
I'm not taking anything for granted. I thought 2024 was in the bag, because how could we really go for that again, but make it so much worse?
And then it happened.
Please go vote in your local elections today. It matters SO much.
I'm not taking anything for granted. I thought 2024 was in the bag, because how could we really go for that again, but make it so much worse?
And then it happened.
Please go vote in your local elections today. It matters SO much.
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Looks like a bird
November 4, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Looks like a bird
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Folks who didn't grow up with vinyl records miss that moment of still anticipating a certain skip in a favorite song from a long ago scratch all these years later when streaming the song
November 4, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Folks who didn't grow up with vinyl records miss that moment of still anticipating a certain skip in a favorite song from a long ago scratch all these years later when streaming the song