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Becca Gomez Farrell @becca.gomezfarrell.com · 2h

I know I'm a sucker for foodie hype, but I am not a sucker for food-related hype, which I know because I would never wait in those long lines for a Trader Joe's tote bag. 😆

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Becca Gomez Farrell @becca.gomezfarrell.com · 18h

Who gave this audacious fella the right to just burst into my garden? Who? 🌱

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Becca Gomez Farrell @becca.gomezfarrell.com · 18h

Yep.

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Becca Gomez Farrell @becca.gomezfarrell.com · 18h

We can hope

Becca Gomez Farrell @becca.gomezfarrell.com · 19h

I wonder if there is anything I would believe after seeing it on social media these days, without at least two confirming legit news articles first.

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mady castigan✨ 🏳️‍⚧️ @madycast.com · 1d

Yes. EVERY single CA trans rights bill passed the legislature with a veto-proof majority, considering zero Dems voted no.

So if Newsom vetoes them, the fight isn't over--you can then pressure your CA reps to override them!

Hi I’m Elon Sucks 🏳️‍⚧️ @elonisugly.bsky.social · 1d

Is it possible for California legislator to override the veto’s. They have a super majority in the state.

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Becca Gomez Farrell @becca.gomezfarrell.com · 1d

*nods*

Becca Gomez Farrell @becca.gomezfarrell.com · 1d

Super cool

Andy Marshall @fotofacade.bsky.social · 1d

🚴John Betjeman said that it was worth cycling 40 miles in a headwind to see them.
🪽The early C16th Angel Roof at St Wendreda in Cambs is adorned with over 100 oaken angels.

View along the nave of St. Wendreda’s Church, March, showing the magnificent medieval angel roof with carved wooden angels soaring above the slender stone arcades.

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Becca Gomez Farrell @becca.gomezfarrell.com · 1d

Lord this hits way too hard for every local Facebook group I've ever seen. 😆 They've perfected protesting every traffic improvement ever

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Becca Gomez Farrell @becca.gomezfarrell.com · 1d

I had heard the rumors that this was released. Thank you to Mississippi Free Press for doing the necessary reporting.

Mississippi Free Press @mississippifreepress.org · 2d

The second autopsy on the body of Delta State University student Trey Reed has not been released, despite uncorroborated social media rumors currently circulating claiming it uncovered evidence of foul play.

Reed, who was Black, was found hanging from a tree on the campus in Cleveland last month.

The Facts: Trey Reed’s 2nd Autopsy Has Not Been Released, Despite Rumors

The second autopsy on the body of Delta State University student Trey Reed has not been released, despite uncorroborated social media rumors.

buff.ly

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Becca Gomez Farrell @becca.gomezfarrell.com · 1d

dear lord

C. L. Polk @clpolk.blacksky.app · 2d

Oh, hell.

Justin Hendrix @justinhendrix.bsky.social · 2d

"The hundreds of billions of dollars companies are investing in AI now account for an astonishing 40 per cent share of US GDP growth this year... In a way, then, America has become one big bet on AI."

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Becca Gomez Farrell @becca.gomezfarrell.com · 2d

I was surprised by how well the 2018 Prats & Symington de Roriz Duoro Red Wine held up after seven years of aging! It's practically a bargain wine at $17/bottle, so getting that depth is impressive. The Portuguese know their wine! Review: thegourmez.com/blog/2025-10... #winesky 🍷🥂🍻

Prats & Symington Prazo de Roriz Red Wine 2018

This bottle offered surprising depth at that price point, so I’d certainly consider it worth buying a case and letting a few age this long.

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Becca Gomez Farrell @becca.gomezfarrell.com · 2d

Repinning to my buy links to my profile, which is always a good time to remind y'all to buy my adult epic fantasy duology, Wings Rising, from @meerkatpress.bsky.social ! Rampaging mystical creatures! Ghostly Wizards! Defeat the patriarchy! Invisible plague!

Becca Gomez Farrell @becca.gomezfarrell.com · Feb 10

Since I am actually writing again, I may actually post about writing again, which means this is a great time to remind y'all that my Wings Rising epic fantasy duology is available from Meerkat Press! Here's a Linktree to find your preferred vendor: linktr.ee/rebeccagomez...

Both my book covers in a promo graphic, Wings Unseen and Wings Unfurled. A small mosquito-like creature is also in the top L corner, and a hand holding a flame in the bottom R corner.

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Becca Gomez Farrell @becca.gomezfarrell.com · 2d

Made some new tall friends today at Filoli Estate and Gardens.

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Becca Gomez Farrell @becca.gomezfarrell.com · 4d

Yeah, "but" wasn't the right construction there. Because it was totally awesome!

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Becca Gomez Farrell @becca.gomezfarrell.com · 4d

It was a good event! Some friends showed up and almost bought me out, but I sold a few books to other folks too. ❤️

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Becca Gomez Farrell @becca.gomezfarrell.com · 4d

Heading out for the Hayward Library Authors Festival in 3....2....

Becca Gomez Farrell @becca.gomezfarrell.com · 26d

I'll be at the Hayward Library Authors Festival on 10/4! I haven't met many of the readers & authors in this corner of Alameda County yet, and I'm stoked to start! Come by and see me & 20+ other local authors. More info: rebeccagomezfarrell.com/posts/2025-0... Thanks, @haywardlibrary.bsky.social!

2025 Hayward Local Authors Festival

Writer of Fictions and Strong Leisure-Time Opinions

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Becca Gomez Farrell @becca.gomezfarrell.com · 4d

dang, girl!

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welcometoyourdoom.bsky.social @welcometoyourdoom.bsky.social · 5d

Louis Armstrong playing the trumpet for his wife Lucille.

#vintagephoto #louisarmstrong #egypt #sphinx

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Becca Gomez Farrell @becca.gomezfarrell.com · 4d

The Hayward Local Author Festival is tomorrow at 1pm. My book trunk is all packed up, and I'm ready to meet new readers!

Becca Gomez Farrell @becca.gomezfarrell.com · 26d

I'll be at the Hayward Library Authors Festival on 10/4! I haven't met many of the readers & authors in this corner of Alameda County yet, and I'm stoked to start! Come by and see me & 20+ other local authors. More info: rebeccagomezfarrell.com/posts/2025-0... Thanks, @haywardlibrary.bsky.social!

2025 Hayward Local Authors Festival

Writer of Fictions and Strong Leisure-Time Opinions

rebeccagomezfarrell.com

Becca Gomez Farrell @becca.gomezfarrell.com · 4d

I should probably think the same of what annoyed me 😂

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Becca Gomez Farrell @becca.gomezfarrell.com · 4d

Y'all, how do you still have the energy for drama on social media? My virtual bones are weary.

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Becca Gomez Farrell @becca.gomezfarrell.com · 5d

Always love a fall arrangement! Especially the pistachio leaves and the lisianthus. Have some pretty.

Floral arrangement with fall colors of orange and red and pink, and green leaves changing. There are dahlias and rice flowers as well

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Becca Gomez Farrell @becca.gomezfarrell.com · 5d

hat tip @apassingmaniac.bsky.social for sharing this

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Becca Gomez Farrell @becca.gomezfarrell.com · 5d

I'm sure it was still terrifying

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