Shyra Lynn
@shyralynn.bsky.social
Most people worry about their own bellies, and other people’s souls, when we all ought to worry about our own souls and other people’s bellies. – Yisroel Salanter
Aging Cajun.
Small-scale philanthropist, bracelet-maker, and occasional wit.
Aging Cajun.
Small-scale philanthropist, bracelet-maker, and occasional wit.
Christmas Tree selfie!
December 21, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Christmas Tree selfie!
What do you give an alien when they’re upset?
Some space.
Some space.
20 Out of This World Jokes About Aliens
Why did the alien go to the doctor?
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December 20, 2025 at 2:03 PM
What do you give an alien when they’re upset?
Some space.
Some space.
“Are you saying I should judge you based on what you could have done but didn’t, rather than by what you didn’t have to do but did? We’re the choices we make, not the options we had.” - Hatter, “Wicked Wonderland” by Eva Chase
December 20, 2025 at 1:51 PM
“Are you saying I should judge you based on what you could have done but didn’t, rather than by what you didn’t have to do but did? We’re the choices we make, not the options we had.” - Hatter, “Wicked Wonderland” by Eva Chase
"Paper Moon" is based on one of my favorite books, "Addie Pray." I hope we don't have another Great Depression, and in any case, I'll be getting by on my wits.
December 20, 2025 at 11:39 AM
"Paper Moon" is based on one of my favorite books, "Addie Pray." I hope we don't have another Great Depression, and in any case, I'll be getting by on my wits.
May your days be merry
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December 20, 2025 at 11:29 AM
May your days be merry
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Billy Bragg (born 20 December 1957)
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Billy Bragg - Rich Men Earning North of a Million
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December 20, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Billy Bragg (born 20 December 1957)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAdm...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAdm...
The truth has a strange way of following you, of coming up to you and making you listen to what it has to say. - Sandra Cisneros (b. December 20, 1954)
December 20, 2025 at 10:45 AM
The truth has a strange way of following you, of coming up to you and making you listen to what it has to say. - Sandra Cisneros (b. December 20, 1954)
Turtles and Joan of Arc, at Zele NOLA!
December 19, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Turtles and Joan of Arc, at Zele NOLA!
Professors go crazy at a greater rate than the general population; this phenomenon is called “Academia Nuts.”
December 19, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Professors go crazy at a greater rate than the general population; this phenomenon is called “Academia Nuts.”
A 1996 (note Ira Glass gives you a number to call for tapes) episode of "This American Life", featuring "The SantaLand Diaries" by David Sedaris, and "Christmas Freud" by David Rakoff. (Yes, it is 59 minutes long.)
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Christmas & Commerce
YouTube video by Shyra Has Stories
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December 19, 2025 at 11:15 AM
A 1996 (note Ira Glass gives you a number to call for tapes) episode of "This American Life", featuring "The SantaLand Diaries" by David Sedaris, and "Christmas Freud" by David Rakoff. (Yes, it is 59 minutes long.)
youtu.be/t6C054YHeOs?...
youtu.be/t6C054YHeOs?...
More of an Epiphany word.
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December 19, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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Above the titles of wife and mother, which, although dear, are transitory and accidental, there is the title human being, which precedes and out-ranks every other. - Mary Ashton Livermore (December 19, 1820 – May 23, 1905)
December 19, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Above the titles of wife and mother, which, although dear, are transitory and accidental, there is the title human being, which precedes and out-ranks every other. - Mary Ashton Livermore (December 19, 1820 – May 23, 1905)
“SMEG . . . teamed up with Williams Sonoma to create the Honeycomb collection, featuring bee and wildflower images set on a honeycomb pattern with gold accents.”
The 2025 Hater’s Guide To The Williams-Sonoma Catalog | Defector
[Opens front door while holding a toy corgi in one arm] Merry Christmas! Oh my God, you made it! I thought you might be stuck at the airport for weeks! Well, because it’s such madness out there. Piper...
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December 18, 2025 at 11:44 AM
“SMEG . . . teamed up with Williams Sonoma to create the Honeycomb collection, featuring bee and wildflower images set on a honeycomb pattern with gold accents.”
Whoa!
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December 18, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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The practice of putting women on pedestals began to die out when it was discovered that they could give orders better from there. - Betty Grable (December 18, 1916 – July 2, 1973)
December 18, 2025 at 10:34 AM
The practice of putting women on pedestals began to die out when it was discovered that they could give orders better from there. - Betty Grable (December 18, 1916 – July 2, 1973)
Indeed, tea bag tag, indeed.
December 17, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Indeed, tea bag tag, indeed.
Turtles and Joan of Arc at Zèle NOLA
December 17, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Turtles and Joan of Arc at Zèle NOLA
Nobody stands taller than those willing to stand corrected. - William Safire (December 17, 1929 – September 27, 2009)
December 17, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Nobody stands taller than those willing to stand corrected. - William Safire (December 17, 1929 – September 27, 2009)
Merry Happy Whatever to You!
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The Doohickeys - Merry Happy Whatever feat. Wolves of Glendale (Official Video)
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December 16, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Merry Happy Whatever to You!
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Joe Ely (February 9, 1947 – December 15, 2025)
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Joe Ely "Musta Notta Gotta"
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December 16, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Joe Ely (February 9, 1947 – December 15, 2025)
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Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. - Margaret Mead (December 16, 1901 – November 15, 1978)
December 16, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. - Margaret Mead (December 16, 1901 – November 15, 1978)
It's discouraging to think how many people are shocked by honesty and how few by deceit. - Noël Coward (16 December 1899 – 26 March 1973)
December 16, 2025 at 10:42 AM
It's discouraging to think how many people are shocked by honesty and how few by deceit. - Noël Coward (16 December 1899 – 26 March 1973)