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Seeking Hope as Summer Ends

Liz deBeer @lizdebeerwriter.bsky.social · 22d

Seeking Hope as Summer Ends
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Although Summer officially ends on September 22nd, sunflowers are wilting, schools are reopening, stores are displaying Halloween candy (and Christmas decor at Costco!).

Wild Greens 5, no. 11 (September 2025) Time Welcome to the September 2025 issue of Wild Greens

Liz deBeer @lizdebeerwriter.bsky.social · Sep 7

Loved reading this!

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Liz deBeer @lizdebeerwriter.bsky.social · Sep 1

Thrilled to be part of Wild Greens Magazine's "Time" issue, with this flash "Impatient Room" (at the end of the magazine).
Love the art work as well as the writing in this journal.
www.wildgreensmagazine.com

Wild Greens

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Liz deBeer @lizdebeerwriter.bsky.social · Aug 31

Wishing You a Relaxing Labor Day Weekend & Sharing Old-Fashioned Wisdom

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Old Fashioned Wisdom

Over Labor Day Weekend

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Perseverance & Sandpipers at the Shore

Liz deBeer @lizdebeerwriter.bsky.social · Aug 24

Sandpipers offer us a message about perserverance:
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With each wave, sandpipers rush out to pluck insects, marine worms, and other small creatures.

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Liz deBeer @lizdebeerwriter.bsky.social · Aug 24

So good, from the title to the last word

Liz deBeer @lizdebeerwriter.bsky.social · Aug 23

Thank you Tracie!! So proud to call you my friend!

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Liz deBeer @lizdebeerwriter.bsky.social · Aug 12

I’m honored to know you. Thank you for writing from the heart

Sometimes, It's Hot Mustard & Tears

Liz deBeer @lizdebeerwriter.bsky.social · Aug 10

Many of us are struggling with health and grief issues. We handle it differently, but sometimes, it's helpful to turn to Hot Mustard & Tears: (Shout out to @tracieadams.bsky.social - who is featured in this substack).
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So many are struggling with health and grief issues.

The 250-word Microfiction Challenge — nycmidnight

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Liz deBeer @lizdebeerwriter.bsky.social · Aug 5

Up for a short writing challenge? Join me in the @nycmidnight.bsky.social 250-word Microfiction Challenge on December 5th! Learn more at nycmidnight.com/250
I'm going to try again - my second time!

The 250-word Microfiction Challenge is an international creative writing competition that challenges participants to create very short stories based on genre, action, and word assignments in 48 hours.

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Liz deBeer @lizdebeerwriter.bsky.social · Jul 30

I’m sharing this wonderful micro “Mapping” by my writer friend @patriciabender.bsky.social, as a reminder about how to find ourselves despite this noisy madness.

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How to Get There

Where's the Map?

25 Seconds: Corn, Wind, & Reflection

Liz deBeer @lizdebeerwriter.bsky.social · Jul 20

Got 25 seconds to reflect on corn?
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Just 25 seconds to observe bees, corn stalks, and wind in a brief recording from my family’s garden.

One Million Rising: One Million Trained, Millions More Empowered

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Leah Greenberg ❌👑 @leahgreenberg.bsky.social · Jul 17

HI EVERYONE HERE IS THE LIVESTREAM IF YOU CAN'T GET INTO THE ZOOM www.youtube.com/watch?v=QoeY...

YouTube video by Indivisible

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · Jul 17

Since Zoom is currently at capacity, please join through the livestream on YouTube! www.youtube.com/live/QoeYypa...

One Million Rising: One Million Trained, Millions More Empowered

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Liz deBeer @lizdebeerwriter.bsky.social · Jul 17

Who knew tomatoes and cherries could be so interesting?
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Punk Rock Produce Substack | Substack

RECONNECTING LOCAL FARMERS AND LOCAL EATERS—ONE SEASON, ONE FREEZER, ONE TRUTH AT A TIME. Click to read Punk Rock Produce Substack, a Substack publication with hundreds of subscribers.

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Catch and release: life lessons from a bad date – LIBRE

Liz deBeer @lizdebeerwriter.bsky.social · Jul 5

Congratulations to LIBRE for their first year in publication!
@librelit.bsky.social
Honored to be among the first published in LIBRE in September 2024.
Best wishes!
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By Liz deBeer Grimacing, she eyes the reddish liquid in the shot glass. “What’s this?” “Oyster shooter. A perfect mix of spicy, sweet, and savory.” Her date raises his glass. “Made with tomato juice, ...

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Liz deBeer @lizdebeerwriter.bsky.social · Jul 5

I'm thrilled to see this up on your new website. Thank you!!

Liz deBeer @lizdebeerwriter.bsky.social · Jul 5

Thank you for sharing @lizjannuzzi.bsky.social !!

Unleashed – Suddenly, And Without Warning

Liz deBeer @lizdebeerwriter.bsky.social · Jul 4

A dog, a distracted owner. Sometimes we forget what matters most to us. Thankful for @sawwflashfiction.bsky.social

Suddenly And Without Warning @sawwflashfiction.bsky.social · Jul 4

As a fellow pet owner, I appreciate the ferocity the narrator channels to protect her dog. Thank you @lizdebeerwriter.bsky.social!

www.suddenlyandwithoutwarning.com/unleashed/

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Liz deBeer @lizdebeerwriter.bsky.social · Jul 4

Thank you so much! I’m hoping to punch that we often forget to nurture what we love the most 💜🐶