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Cats, early American history, reading esp science fiction, fantasy, HEA and paranormal romances, old movies. Music.
Treasured memories include meeting Octavia Butler and Poul Anderson and coming within a whisker of owning an original Whelan.
Happy birthday Tamu! This tiny tank is 2 today
December 14, 2025 at 8:37 PM
One life eclipses another; Smilodon takes down a whitetail deer. Inspired by petroglyphs, cave art, and ancient Scythian art. It's weird to think that the whitetail deer survived the ice age and made it to the present but many of its predators did not. #art #smilodon #paleontology #rockart #deer
December 12, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Ilia was inspired. I can’t believe how vertical he gets on the jumps. And 7 quads. I think Nathan only managed 5(?} and we were all squeeing in happiness.

The US women did good. So proud of Amber and happy for Kaori to medal.

Japanese figure skating fans are the best!!
December 7, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Even tho I knew the results in advance (thank RockerSkating), it is exhausting watching these skates.

Did anyone else find Daniel’s skate and music a little boring?
December 6, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Oh, oh, I heard Scotty Hamilton is doing commentary for the Olympics skating.

He was probably my first crush in FS. The whole family was glued to the tv for every event. All commentated by the great Dick Button. Taking my nieces to the tours to see our heroes in person. Good times!
December 5, 2025 at 8:00 PM
just watched ladies SP and oh my.

Great group; so bummed about Amber and Kaori but they each have great free skates.

So happy to see the other four skate so well. One of these days I’m going to see a competition where everyone skates their best.
December 5, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Well, I can’t be too angry about Yuma. His short program was wonderful. He earned the score,

Shun was lovely as well! The Japanese have such a deep bench (pardon the mixed metaphor).

Did Ilia get a new costume? First time I remember seeing him display any nerves. Still like his SP.
December 5, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Grand Prix Senior Final starts tomorrow.

- can anyone get close enough to challenge Ilia?
- Kaori ”last dance” at GPF. I am going to miss that smile
- Amber so beautiful and still so hard on herself
- I hope Chock and Bates can take the top spot

Can’t wait
December 3, 2025 at 3:52 PM
What is going on at GPFinlandia?
November 22, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Oh,oh, my heart … the link will take you to a video of a guy singing to lions.

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Anne Wheaton (@annewheaton) on Threads
oh kitties 🥺
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November 15, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Reposted
To the 8 senators who voted to give up the only leverage they had and trust the GOP:
November 10, 2025 at 6:21 PM
No wonder the dems lose. I had hopes that someone on the hill understood how to be the opposition party. The people got it!

So disappointed, Schumer needs to go and a lot of Dems need to be primaried.
I've said it before, and I will say it again.

We need courageous leaders that put working families at the center of all they do.

8 democrats caving to empty promises is an indefensible leadership failure

For the sake of our country, Schumer needs to resign.
November 10, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Watching Grand Prix skating. I still miss seeing some of the retired skaters: Yuzu, Nathan, Keegan, Vincent

Very happy Amber is coming into her own power. Isabeau is still under rotating her jumps. She seems to be coping with her growth spurt very well.
November 9, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Read about Susan Stamberg‘s death today and went checking on other NPR reporters. My favorite was Bob Edwards - what a voice - only to learn he died in 2024.

So many beautiful memories with Red Barber. What a way to wake up!
October 17, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Rereading my posts - god I sound perky. Oh well perky has helped me thru this chaotic year.

Awake because i seem to be surrounded by people shooting off fireworks starting at 8 pm yesterday 😤🤬
July 5, 2025 at 8:51 AM
“1776” is going to make me cry tonight.

I wonder if any of them thought we could (or many of us) sell ourselves right back into servitude to a corrupt government.

They didn’t have many illusions about people. They had such brilliant hopes and dreams.
July 5, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Lucky grads! Their commencement speaker was Kermit - one of my favorite philosophers.

“Life is better when we leap together.” Kermit the Frog delivered a commencement speech at the University of Maryland on Thursday, the alma mater of his creator, Jim Henson. nyti.ms/4dwMuhQ
‘Leap Together’: Kermit the Frog Gives a Graduation Speech
The cheery muppet donned a tiny cap and gown to inspire students at the University of Maryland. “Life is like a movie. Write your own ending,” he said.
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May 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Emus - they make me laugh, these eerily beautiful creatures who are sssoooo curious. Foxfeather Zenkove has taught me so much about animals I never really thought about before. Enjoy the dance!!

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The emus are performing arcane summoning rituals in the backyard again.

(This seems particularly appropriate to share today, in response to @tkingfisher.com's recent D&D emu adventures)
May 6, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Watched the World Team Championships Figure Skating. Man so many exhausted skaters. A few thoughts

- I love watching Chock and Bates. Her costumes are so wonderful and she’s about as big as a minute!
April 21, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Putting this here as a reminder. I don’t usually browse YouTube.

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April 18, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Wil Wheaton has a new podcast. I love the narration that he does for John Scalzi’s books.

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April 17, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Diane Duane follows the most interesting accounts!

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THIS IS HUGE! Researchers at Scripps Research Institute have developed a groundbreaking UNIVERSAL coronavirus vaccine that triggers STONG immune responses AND shows promise in neutralizing MULTIPLE coronaviruses, including those responsible for causing COVID-19, MERS, AND even the “common cold.” 🧪🧵⬇️
March 28, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Talked with my older brother who believes everything FOX puts out - especially re social security. Then I saw this - explains everything!

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March 11, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Yay Europe! It sounds like they are. Cutting the US free and stepping up to put together a meaningful agreement to make the EU a force to be reckoned with.

America has no idea (for the most part) how different the world will be when we finally get a sensible government in power.
March 9, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Yuzuru Hanyu just gets better and better.

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I do miss him, Nathan and Shomo.
March 9, 2025 at 11:23 PM