Susan
@strapnell.bsky.social
Love the fiber arts: knit, crochet, and RH weaving. Am doing my best to stay informed, believe that no one in the U.S. can be apolitical now, but also need to breathe deep and dive into creativity as much as possible. It's a delicate balance.
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Gee…
NEW: I am hearing from multiple sources that Lt General Telita Crosland, Director of the Defense Health Agency, has been pushed out in an on-going purge. Official internal agency news said "retired" but I'm told relieved of duty or at least forced into retirement. www.defense.gov/About/Biogra...
February 28, 2025 at 10:36 PM
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Every single politician in America, especially Republican could learn a lesson about not cravenly debasing yourself like a pathetic meek coward. (There are other terms that come to mind.)
Baier: Right. I'm not hearing from you, Mr. President, a thought that you owe the president an apology?
Zelenskyy: No. I respect president. And I respect American people. And I'm not sure that we did something bad
Zelenskyy: No. I respect president. And I respect American people. And I'm not sure that we did something bad
February 28, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Every single politician in America, especially Republican could learn a lesson about not cravenly debasing yourself like a pathetic meek coward. (There are other terms that come to mind.)
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Key points and statements from President Zelenskyy's interview to Fox News:
◾️Ukrainians want peace more than anyone.
◾️Ukrainians need peace through strength, with security guarantees, not just a ceasefire that Putin will violate like he already has done with numerous earlier ceasefires.
◾️Ukrainians want peace more than anyone.
◾️Ukrainians need peace through strength, with security guarantees, not just a ceasefire that Putin will violate like he already has done with numerous earlier ceasefires.
February 28, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Key points and statements from President Zelenskyy's interview to Fox News:
◾️Ukrainians want peace more than anyone.
◾️Ukrainians need peace through strength, with security guarantees, not just a ceasefire that Putin will violate like he already has done with numerous earlier ceasefires.
◾️Ukrainians want peace more than anyone.
◾️Ukrainians need peace through strength, with security guarantees, not just a ceasefire that Putin will violate like he already has done with numerous earlier ceasefires.
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Elon Musk claims to have "deleted" the office in the IRS which has enabled people to file their tax returns electronically, simply, and for free.
February 3, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Elon Musk claims to have "deleted" the office in the IRS which has enabled people to file their tax returns electronically, simply, and for free.
First Gallup Poll since the election shows a disapproval rate higher than approval.
January 30, 2025 at 2:35 AM
First Gallup Poll since the election shows a disapproval rate higher than approval.
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The good news is that it just sits there waiting for you!
January 29, 2025 at 11:02 PM
The good news is that it just sits there waiting for you!
What a surprise these towels were. They sat on my finishing pile for 4 months because I thought they were too thin. But when wet finished, they became my favorites! #rigidheddle #weaving
January 29, 2025 at 10:36 PM
What a surprise these towels were. They sat on my finishing pile for 4 months because I thought they were too thin. But when wet finished, they became my favorites! #rigidheddle #weaving
I had big plans to weave a 3-panel throw this winter, but with the hubs in the hospital this past month, and settling in to the winter place, it has been slow going.
January 29, 2025 at 8:02 AM
I had big plans to weave a 3-panel throw this winter, but with the hubs in the hospital this past month, and settling in to the winter place, it has been slow going.
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Absolutely admit I would not have predicted this.
A new @reuters.com poll finds Americans have a dim view of many of the Trump administration's blizzard of executive actions, including the Jan. 6 pardons and his effort to limit birthright citizenship.
But they *really* don't like the Gulf of America thing.
www.reuters.com/world/us/ame...
But they *really* don't like the Gulf of America thing.
www.reuters.com/world/us/ame...
January 28, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Absolutely admit I would not have predicted this.
My first attempt at convection baking. If at first you don't succeed, lower the temp and give it another 5 minutes.
January 28, 2025 at 7:49 AM
My first attempt at convection baking. If at first you don't succeed, lower the temp and give it another 5 minutes.