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Sara Carter-Easter

@sce007.bsky.social

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Independent researcher focused on Dietrich Bonhoeffer, the Church Struggle, and the way religion and politics influence each other. Graduate University of Oxford Continuing Education Dept and The University of Cambridge PACE. Loves animals and hates Nazi.

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Sara Carter-Easter @sce007.bsky.social · Oct 16

As a member of the International Dietrich Bonhoeffer Society, I fully support and ask people to support this effort.

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Stop Misusing Dietrich Bonhoeffer to Support Political Violence and Christian Nationalism

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Bon Hanson @bonhanson.bsky.social · 1h

Canadians will be protesting in solidarity with our American friends on October 18th at No Tyrants rallies in Vancouver, BC, as well as in Toronto and Ottawa, Ontario. Stronger together.

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Sara Carter-Easter @sce007.bsky.social · 5h

Sunday Bonhoeffer:
"In normal life one is often not at all aware that we always receive infinitely more than we give, and that gratitude is what enriches life."

Letter from Bonhoeffer to his parent when he was incarcerated in Tegel prison 13 Sept 1943

A black and white photo of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, while he was incarcerated in Tegel prison circa 1943. He is middle-aged with a balding head of hair with a little bit of blond strands sill on the sides. He is wearing a grey suit coat, knitted vest, white collared shirt, and black tie. He is standing with other prisoners in front of a brick wall and appears to be about to say something to someone nearby.

Sara Carter-Easter @sce007.bsky.social · 7h

For my friends around the world who wonder, "What's Thanksgiving?" and "Why does Canada celebrate it before the US?"
Happy Thanksgiving to all my fellow Canadian bluesky peeps and to anyone else who wants to join us in giving thanks this weekend!

Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 7h

Did you know the first thanksgiving celebrated by Europeans in North America happened in Canada?
Or that the Indigenous celebrated autumn harvests long before Europeans arrived?
Why do we celebrate Thanksgiving a month earlier than the United States?
This is the story.

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A festive Thanksgiving dinner table featuring a roasted turkey as the centerpiece, surrounded by an array of dishes including green beans, stuffing, sliced ham, and a pumpkin pie. The table is decorated with pumpkins, sunflowers, candles, and autumnal flowers, with wine glasses and plates set for a meal.

Sara Carter-Easter @sce007.bsky.social · 7h

Do learn!! I started to play guitar when I was 14 years old. It's something I can always pick up. Being abe to play guitar helped me to learn the violin and now piano. Find songs you want to play and jump in! Music is wonderful for your soul! (If you need help finding music, DM me or Peyton!)

Sara Carter-Easter @sce007.bsky.social · 7h

Good call!! (Adds to list!!!)

Sara Carter-Easter @sce007.bsky.social · 19h

And before you ask.. yes, there's a lot of David Gray in my repertoire, but I think 'Pink Pony Club' is my party piece.

(At my age, I learning a ton of classical pieces is way beyond me.. but give it a bit and you never know.)

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Sara Carter-Easter @sce007.bsky.social · 19h

A friend (who is more like family) and his sisters gave us their parent's piano last month. The last few weeks have been stressful, but learning how to play a new instrument has been wonderful. Music, for me, is certainly a refuge during these dark days.

A dark wood upright piano sits in front of a light gray wall, with three nature paintings hanging over it. It is adorned atop with a cornucopia with orange and yellow flowers spilling out to celebrate Thanksgiving this weekend in Canada. There is sheet music on the ledge of the piano. The music is lit by the standing Tiffany lamp with its multi-coloured glass shade.

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Sara Carter-Easter @sce007.bsky.social · 1d

Here's the reason I am partial to dogs that are Husky crosses like Peyton. This show is top shelf Canadiana.

Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 1d

On Oct. 11, 1979, the first episode of the revival of The Littlest Hobo debuted on CTV. Based off a 1958 movie and 1960s TV show, it aired for six seasons and 114 episodes.
With its famous theme song, it is beloved by generations of Canadians.
This is the story.

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A collage featuring the title "The Littlest Hobo" in bold yellow letters, with four images of a German Shepherd dog: one sitting at a desk with papers, one standing near trees, one near a brick wall, and one in a natural outdoor setting with greenery, all set against a black background.

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Peyton Reads 📚💜🌻 @peytonreads.bsky.social · 2d

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay! This year's theme is Access to Services: Catastrophes and Emergencies! I think access to services for all is such an important issue! Access in crisis situations is paramount so support reaches vulnerable people in times of overwhelming distress! 💜🌻

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Sara Carter-Easter @sce007.bsky.social · 7d

Sunday Bonhoeffer:
"Possesions are not God's blessings and goodness, but the opportunities of service which he entrusts to us."

From the collection "No Rusty Swords: Letters, Lectures and Notes 1928-1936." (1965)

A black and white photo of Dietrich Bonhoeffer's desk in his attic room at his parent's house in Berlin. It is a simple wooden table with a lamp and book open on it. It is sitting by a radiator and under a window. There is also an armed wooden chair sitting in front of the desk.

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Sara Carter-Easter @sce007.bsky.social · 7d

A great Sunday morning read!
(The thread breaks off at times, so poke around the All The Right Movies feed to read the entire post! Again, well worth it!)

All The Right Movies @alltherightmovies.com · 7d

DR. NO was released 63 years ago today. The first Hollywood entry in the iconic James Bond series, and still among the most popular 007 films, the story of how it was made will leave you shaken and stirred….

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Sara Carter-Easter @sce007.bsky.social · 7d

Puppy Book Club kicks off #BannedBooksWeek!

Puppy Book Club @puppybookclub.bsky.social · 7d

Hello everyone, and welcome to #PuppyBookClub! This week upcoming is #BannedBooksWeek (Oct 5-11)! Tonight, we are reading "This Book Is Banned" by Raj Haldar with illustrations by Julia Patton! It offers important messages about censorship in a way that children can relate to! 1/10

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Nancy Johnston @jeelyeater1.bsky.social · 8d

Today is the feast of St Francis of Assisi. Here he is with lots of animals and birds. #StainedGlass by Margaret Chilton in Dirleton Church, East Lothian

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Sara Carter-Easter @sce007.bsky.social · 9d

It's still one of my favorite TV shows. "The Shelter" still haunts me to this day.

Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 9d

Premieres tonight in 1959: “The Twilight Zone”

“It’s not a monster rally or a spook show,” Rod Serling said at the time. “The Twilight Zone is what it implies: that shadowy area of the ‘almost-but-not-quite’ — the unbelievable, told in terms that can be believed.”

“Where is Everybody?” (S1:E1) 🙏🏼

Sara Carter-Easter @sce007.bsky.social · 9d

Congrats!! I hope it will be published!!

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I'm sorry...WHAT???

Tony Clark @anthonyclark.bsky.social · 10d

BREAKING: sources say NARA has forced out Dr. Todd Arrington, the federal director of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum, after he declined to allow the Trump administration to remove a sword from the library for a gift to King Charles

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EXCLUSIVE: NARA Ousts Eisenhower Library Director Over Proposed Trump Gift to King Charles

The director, a historian and Army veteran, declined to allow the Trump administration to remove a priceless artifact from the library's permanent collection

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Waitman Wade Beorn, PhD, FRHistS @waitmanwbeorn.com · 10d

Oh, man. After reading the article, what it actually says is that an historian did a lot of archival work and spatial research to determine the site of a killing and then the family of the likely perpetrator stepped forward with photographs to confirm identity.

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Historian uses AI to help identify Nazi in notorious Holocaust murder image

Jürgen Matthäus has for years been investigating the killer – and is confident he has finally solved the mystery

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Peyton Reads 📚💜🌻 @peytonreads.bsky.social · 12d

Today in Canada, it is our National Day for #TruthAndReconciliation! Our family recognizes the devastating policies and actions of Canada's past and commits to hearing and learning from Indiginous communities in building a better Canada! 🧡🌻🧡🌻

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Sara Carter-Easter @sce007.bsky.social · 13d

I recorded a number of episodes on VHS when I was a kid. Jeremy Brett's Holmes will forever be "my" Holmes.

archivetvmusings @archivetvmusings.bsky.social · 13d

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes - The Final Problem (29th September 1985). Holmes comes face to face with Professor Moriarty (Eric Porter) in John Hawksworth's adaptation of a story first published in 1893.

Sara Carter-Easter @sce007.bsky.social · 13d

Great video, which lengthened my TBR list considerably! I am very envious of your library, Stephen. This video is well worth a lunchtime viewing.

Stephen D. Morrison @morrisonsdm.bsky.social · 13d

New video: how to read Paul Tillich (book recommendations)

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How to Read Paul Tillich (Book Recommendations)

YouTube video by Stephen D. Morrison

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Stephen D. Morrison @morrisonsdm.bsky.social · 14d

New video: Paul Tillich in 5 Minutes

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Paul Tillich in 5 Minutes

YouTube video by Stephen D. Morrison

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Sara Carter-Easter @sce007.bsky.social · 14d

Sunday Bonhoeffer:
"It's been a year since I heard a chorale sung. But it's strange how music, when one listens with the inner ear alone and gives oneself up to it utterly, can be almost more beautiful than when heard physically."

Letter to Bethge from Tegel
25 March 1944

A fuzzy black and white photo of Dietrich Bonhoeffer while he was incarcerated in Tegel prison. He is a white balding male wearing glasses and dressed in a gray suit coat, knitted waistcoat, white dress shirt with a black tie, and black trousers.

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Sara Carter-Easter @sce007.bsky.social · 15d

Finishing up a project outside, and this song randomly comes on my phone's music app... the anthem of autumn on the soundtrack of my life.

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Babylon

YouTube video by David Gray - Topic

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Sara Carter-Easter @sce007.bsky.social · 16d

Nice!

Sara Carter-Easter @sce007.bsky.social · 16d

I received an email this morning that Project Bonhoeffer UK is holding another seminar series this fall, and the offerings this session look very interesting.

You can sign up for sessions here:
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