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Grace @mygracenotes.bsky.social · 10h

RIP, Diane Keaton: I recently watched Godfather (again) and Father of the Bride

Diane Keaton, Oscar-Winning ‘Annie Hall’ Star, Dies at 79

Diane Keaton, who starred in "Annie Hall," has died. She was 79.

variety.com

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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 4d

IN HONOR OF FRIENDSHIP MONTH:

djt: "We have certain things in common, Jeffrey."

Epstein: "Yes we do, come to think of it."

djt: "A pal is a wonderful thing. Happy Birthday- and may every day be another wonderful secret."

And by "wonderful secret", he means raping children.

#PedoPrez

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Grace @mygracenotes.bsky.social · 4d

Thirty Bob Ross paintings will be auctioned. The works span Ross’ career and include landscapes depicting serene mountain vistas and lake scenes, his signature aesthetic. Bob created most of the 30 on-air, each in under 30 minutes, which was the span of a single episode.

Bob Ross paintings to be auctioned to support public TV stations after federal cuts

Thirty paintings by Bob Ross are set to be auctioned to support public television stations

abcnews.go.com

Grace @mygracenotes.bsky.social · 5d

After two decades of sharing more online, this is why it looks like we've decided to share less

Why did our friends stop posting on social media?

BBC Special Correspondent Katty Kay and writer Kyle Chayka discuss the ways that social media is changing – and what that means for how we live our lives online.

bbc.in

Grace @mygracenotes.bsky.social · 5d

YAY!! I love eggnog latte >> Starbucks announces 2025 holiday drinks. See what's returning!

Starbucks Reveals This Year’s Holiday Menu — Here’s What’s Returning and What’s New

The Peppermint Mocha, Caramel Brulée Latte, Iced Sugar Cookie Latte and Iced Gingerbread Chai will all be making a festive comeback

people.com

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Grace @mygracenotes.bsky.social · 6d

📚 Here are the 18 best books of 2025, according to the BBC

#booksky #booklove

Flashlight to Katabasis: 18 of the best books of the year so far

From an "epic" coming-of-age story to "delicious" dark academia – this is the very best fiction of the year, as chosen by BBC journalists.

bbc.in

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Grace @mygracenotes.bsky.social · 7d

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EDC 🇺🇦🇮🇱 @simplyedc.bsky.social · 7d

This photo comes from a friend, Steve Stirgwalt.

Queen - A Night at the Opera.
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#Music #MusicSky #Vinyl #VinylSky #VinylCommunity #VinylRecords #NowPlaying #NowSpinning

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Grace @mygracenotes.bsky.social · 7d

I can’t wait >> Chi-Chi's Mexican restaurant is making a comeback, reopening

Chi-Chi's is making a comeback after 20 years. See where it will reopen.

The first Chi-Chi's location in over 20 years is set to open Oct. 6, bringing a “refreshed design” as well as original and new menu items.

www.usatoday.com

Grace @mygracenotes.bsky.social · 8d

Trump-Epstein statue returns to National Mall after removal by National Park Service

A statue of President Donald Trump and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein holding hands has returned to the National Mall after it was removed by the National Park Service last week.

www.wbaltv.com

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 9d

During the removal, parts of the statue were broken and President Trump and Jeffrey Epstein’s hands were no longer joined. But the statue appeared fully restored on Thursday, with only minor damage and the hands once again clasped together. https://wapo.st/3VMSCKU

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Grace @mygracenotes.bsky.social · 9d

Walmart, Trader Joe's pasta dishes prompt listeria concerns via @npr.org

Pasta meals from Trader Joe's and Walmart may be linked to a deadly listeria outbreak

The USDA says the precooked pasta products, sold at Trader Joe's and Walmart, could be connected to a nationwide listeria outbreak that has killed four people and sickened at least 20 others.

www.npr.org

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 12d

The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice. Except it doesn’t bend on its own—it bends because we pull it in the direction of justice. What keeps me hopeful during times like these is being surrounded by people who are doing just that.

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Grace @mygracenotes.bsky.social · 12d

I love Carol Burnett! Great post, @newyorker.com

Carol Burnett Plays On

The ninety-two-year-old comedy legend has influenced generations of performers. In a string of recent TV roles, she has been co-starring with some of her closest comedic heirs.

www.newyorker.com

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Grace @mygracenotes.bsky.social · 12d

Michaels is bringing back a slice of the Joann fabrics and crafts chain, as it’s opening two store-in-store experiences: “The Knit & Sew Shop” and “The Party Shop at Michaels.”

Michaels Is Resurrecting Joann Fabrics—With a Twist

Months after buying Joann’s intellectual property, Michaels is bringing back a version of the crafts retailer, including beloved items like Big Twist yarn.

www.inc.com

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Grace @mygracenotes.bsky.social · 13d

Fellow Book Lovers: add Jimbocho Book Town, Tokyo, Japan, to your wish list. This neighborhood is home to 150+ bookstores! Talk about getting lost in books 📚❤️🇯🇵

#travel #books #booksky #travelsky #japan

Jimbocho: Tokyo's literary haven and book lover's paradise

Nestled in the heart of Tokyo, Jimbocho stands as a literary oasis for bibliophiles and intellectuals alike. This unique district, often referred to as "Book Town," is home to over 150 bookstores, pub...

www.japan-experience.com

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Grace @mygracenotes.bsky.social · 13d

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Grace @mygracenotes.bsky.social · 14d

Well done, Red Roses 🌹🏉 🏆

#RedRoses #RWC2025

England crowned Women's Rugby World Cup champions after emphatic win over Canada

The Red Roses and Maple Leafs played in played in front of a record-breaking home crowd of 81,885 at the Allianz Stadium in Twickenham, west London.

news.sky.com

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Grace @mygracenotes.bsky.social · 14d

Kindness rocks! I love this story ⚾️

#mlb #kindnessrocks

Young boy at Phillies game gifts foul ball to fellow fan celebrating her 80th birthday: "I was so shocked"

At a Sept. 10 Phillies game, 9-year-old Jameson Pennings got what he had always dreamed of: a foul ball. His parents thought he would cherish it forever. But forever only lasted four more innings.

www.cbsnews.com

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NPR @npr.org · 16d

The statue of Trump and Epstein holding hands mid-frolic wasn't the first anti-Trump artwork on the National Mall in recent months. But it was the first to be removed, despite having a permit.