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Pat French @patfrench.bsky.social · 22h

You know, people roll their eyes when I tell them I join every single class-action suit I'm eligible for, but I just got $400 and change from one of them. Just saying.

Pat French @patfrench.bsky.social · 1d

I love baseball. That is all. #mlb #octoberisawesome

Pat French @patfrench.bsky.social · 2d

I grew up under the traditional coffee-can U.S. model, but I'm with you all the way.

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Pat French @patfrench.bsky.social · 2d

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Pat French @patfrench.bsky.social · 2d

I'm so so sorry. Hugs.

Pat French @patfrench.bsky.social · 3d

I loved every word of this sweet story, and I wish I could have had such elder women in my life. Do yourself a favor and read it.

Marissa Lingen @marissalingen.bsky.social · 3d

Back from my family trip to tell you that I have a new story in @kaleidotrope.bsky.social ! "What a Big Heart You Have" is my tender tribute to Grandma and Aunt Ellen, though the characters aren't literally them. kaleidotrope.net/autumn-2025/...

“What a Big Heart You Have” by Marissa Lingen

kaleidotrope.net

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Pat French @patfrench.bsky.social · 3d

Both upstate NY and central NC feel right to me (the places I've lived the longest), as do northwest NJ, the SF Bay area, central MA, and RI.

William Hazen @williamhazen.bsky.social · 4d

This is the most accurate depiction of the Midwest to date. Wichita has always felt like the last Midwest city while also being the first plains city.

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Pat French @patfrench.bsky.social · 3d

Already preordered! Can't wait.

Pat French @patfrench.bsky.social · 3d

Some photos from hiking today #gooutside

growth on a tall tree that looks like a sloth hugging the tree trunk

closeup of pyrophyllite rosettes embedded in a rock

Rock outcropping with a small maple tree next to it. The maple tree is just starting to show fall colors.

View of a wooded river valley from the top of a cliff. The trees are starting to show their fall colors.

Pat French @patfrench.bsky.social · 3d

Here's your daily dose of joy! #longliverockandroll

TOP 80 GREATEST GUITAR INTROS

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Pat French @patfrench.bsky.social · 4d

Aaron Judge is THE MAN. That is all. #mlb #postseason

Pat French @patfrench.bsky.social · 4d

That will never not be funny. Thanks for the reminder.

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Pat French @patfrench.bsky.social · 4d

Given that any official can swear her in, why isn't it happening?

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Pat French @patfrench.bsky.social · 5d

Co-signed. I made the switch for all my book purchases and haven't looked back. Help your local indie bookshops and get something great to read from these guys!

Litbowl @litbowl.bsky.social · 5d

What a lovely message from @bookshop.org. Glad to see them growing and growing. We CAN claim back what has been taken from us by these monstrous corporations, and it starts with things like this. Grab some books these next couple days!

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Pat French @patfrench.bsky.social · 5d

I'm so sorry for your loss. One of our cats kept company with my husband durng his last days, too. I bet Pippa Joy was a comfort for your MIL.

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Pat French @patfrench.bsky.social · 6d

One of the most beautiful places I've ever seen. If you're lucky enough to get tickets for the tour, grab them!

photo of the tiled and lighted ceiling of the old City Hall subway station in Manhattan, NY

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Pat French @patfrench.bsky.social · 9d

I just had the absolute joy of cancelling my COBRA coverage as of the end of October, because I'm finally eligible for Medicare. My premium will be about *half* of what I've been paying, which makes no sense from an actuarial standpoint. But I'm not complaining. #medicareforall #universalhealthcare

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Pat French @patfrench.bsky.social · 11d

I'm now going to be singing that song for the next 3 days, and I thank you. 😊

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Pat French @patfrench.bsky.social · 11d

Can't wait to see what trouble Toby gets into with this one-- thank you, and good luck on the tour!

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Pat French @patfrench.bsky.social · 16d

And I was so happy to be eligible for Medicare Part D in a month, too.

Catherine Rampell @crampell.bsky.social · 16d

got some bad news for anyone who voted for Trump because he promised to bring down prices
www.ft.com/content/dd6d...

Donald Trump announces 100% tariff on branded pharmaceutical products

The US president also unveiled levies on heavy trucks, kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities

www.ft.com

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Pat French @patfrench.bsky.social · 16d

Well, this is depressing af #werenumberone #economy #welfare

Color map of the U.S. showing rates of food or income support for households in each state. Rates range from 6% in Utah and Wyoming to 47% in Puerto Rico.

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Pat French @patfrench.bsky.social · 17d

List 3 things you can talk about for 3 hours with no prep:

1. Academic/scientific publishing and why it sucks
2. Battlestar Galactica (the revamp)
3. Various approaches to treating anxiety, (c)PTSD, and depression

B @beingb.bsky.social · 17d

List 3 things you can talk about for 3 hours with no prep:

1. Science fiction by women
2. Knitting
3. Philosophy and practice in teaching/mentoring

Rhiannon Grant @rhiannonbookgeek.bsky.social · 17d

List 3 things you can talk about for 3 hours with no prep

1. Quaker theology
2. British prehistory
3. Religious feminism
4. Multiple religious belonging
5. Fictionalism regarding mathematics (and time)

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Pat French @patfrench.bsky.social · 17d

Not a fan of oatmeal-raisin, although oatmeal-choc chips are one of the lord's blessings.

But my favorite is monster cookies: oatmeal, peanut butter, M+M's, choc chips, and chopped pecans. They're a meal. Yum. (plus gluten-free!)

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Pat French @patfrench.bsky.social · 18d

The man is a duplicitous charlatan.

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Pat French @patfrench.bsky.social · 18d

You've gotta marvel at the sheer nerve, after the past week. cordcuttersnews.com/disney-annou...