JenDefiesGravity
@cmuchick.bsky.social
Mom to 2 kiddos and 4 cats. Love to cook, bake, read, love learning about history, women’s history & true crime. And you can’t forget my love of Wicked. Check out my blog at www.jendefiesgravity.com
@thehistorychicks.bsky.social Susan, in that first group picture posted on the website, can you tell me where you got those shoes? They are adorable! And look so comfy. Thanks!
November 14, 2025 at 1:30 PM
@thehistorychicks.bsky.social Susan, in that first group picture posted on the website, can you tell me where you got those shoes? They are adorable! And look so comfy. Thanks!
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Trump & RFK Jr lie.
This study from last year looked at 2.5M Swedish children; 186k were exposed to acetaminophen during pregnancy. Conclusion?
"Acetaminophen use during pregnancy was not associated with children’s risk of autism, ADHD, or intellectual disability in sibling control analysis...
This study from last year looked at 2.5M Swedish children; 186k were exposed to acetaminophen during pregnancy. Conclusion?
"Acetaminophen use during pregnancy was not associated with children’s risk of autism, ADHD, or intellectual disability in sibling control analysis...
September 24, 2025 at 12:34 PM
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Stephen Colbert tonight: "I want to say thanks to everybody in here and to everybody watching from home, which might be just my wife Evie. Because everybody else is probably watching ABC. "
September 24, 2025 at 4:46 AM
Stephen Colbert tonight: "I want to say thanks to everybody in here and to everybody watching from home, which might be just my wife Evie. Because everybody else is probably watching ABC. "
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Kimmel: "This show is not important. What is important is that we get to live in a country that allows us to have a show like this."
September 24, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Kimmel: "This show is not important. What is important is that we get to live in a country that allows us to have a show like this."
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Our public schools went back to school today with heavy hearts.
We can’t resign ourselves to believe that our little ones can’t be safe from guns in what should be the safest possible environment.
We can’t resign ourselves to believe that our little ones can’t be safe from guns in what should be the safest possible environment.
September 3, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Our public schools went back to school today with heavy hearts.
We can’t resign ourselves to believe that our little ones can’t be safe from guns in what should be the safest possible environment.
We can’t resign ourselves to believe that our little ones can’t be safe from guns in what should be the safest possible environment.
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Linked to the GoFundMe that dadchats started.
Donate to Direct Support for Minneapolis Families After Tragedy, organized by Dillon White
This happened 15 minutes from where I’m typing this right now. I wi… Dillon White needs your support for Direct Support for Minneapolis Families After Tragedy
www.gofundme.com
August 28, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Linked to the GoFundMe that dadchats started.
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Remember when COVID vaccines were first available? Remember how they saved lives and helped us move toward normalcy? Remember how relieved and grateful we were? Remember how amazing our healthcare workers were? Remember how science rescued us?
August 28, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Remember when COVID vaccines were first available? Remember how they saved lives and helped us move toward normalcy? Remember how relieved and grateful we were? Remember how amazing our healthcare workers were? Remember how science rescued us?
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62 years ago, Dr. King led the March on Washington with giants like John Lewis, Mahalia Jackson, A. Philip Randolph, and so many others.
If you’ve ever wondered what you’d be doing during the Civil Rights Movement, this is your test. (1/2)
If you’ve ever wondered what you’d be doing during the Civil Rights Movement, this is your test. (1/2)
August 28, 2025 at 8:25 PM
62 years ago, Dr. King led the March on Washington with giants like John Lewis, Mahalia Jackson, A. Philip Randolph, and so many others.
If you’ve ever wondered what you’d be doing during the Civil Rights Movement, this is your test. (1/2)
If you’ve ever wondered what you’d be doing during the Civil Rights Movement, this is your test. (1/2)
Please I hope this is going to happen, it’s inhumane
A federal judge ordered that no more immigrant detainees be sent to the “Alligator Alcatraz” detention center in the Florida Everglades, and that much of the facility be dismantled. The ruling rebuked the state and federal governments for failing to consider potential environmental harms.
Judge Orders That ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Detention Center Be Shut Down for Now
www.nytimes.com
August 22, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Please I hope this is going to happen, it’s inhumane
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Both parts of our series are now available -- recorded within Fraunces Tavern, Neir's Tavern, Pete's Tavern and McSorley's Old Ale House!
The Bowery Boys podcast series on the oldest bars in New York City continues and we've recorded most of it inside two of the city's most famous drinking establishments, both with secrets still being uncovered:
Pete's Tavern and McSorley's Old Ale House: The Oldest Bars in New York City - The Bowery Boys: New York City History
The history of New York City's oldest surviving bars continues, recorded within two of the city's most treasured 19th century drinking establishments.
www.boweryboyshistory.com
August 13, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Both parts of our series are now available -- recorded within Fraunces Tavern, Neir's Tavern, Pete's Tavern and McSorley's Old Ale House!
I admire Mary McLeod Bethune so much! If you don’t know much about her, please listen to The History Chicks 2 episodes on this amazing woman.
August 13, 2025 at 12:55 AM
I admire Mary McLeod Bethune so much! If you don’t know much about her, please listen to The History Chicks 2 episodes on this amazing woman.
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The road to authoritarianism is littered with people telling you you’re overreacting.
Breaking News: President Trump said he was taking control of the police in Washington, D.C., and deploying 800 National Guard troops there in response to “out of control” crime — even though violent crime in the city has fallen. Follow live updates. nyti.ms/3H9yVcu
August 11, 2025 at 4:47 PM
The road to authoritarianism is littered with people telling you you’re overreacting.
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Today's deep-cut deity: Sirius, deity of the Dog Star, brightest star in the constellation Canis Major. Sirius is associated with extreme heat of late summer & is where we get the expression "dog days of summer." So during the next heat wave, shake your fist at the stars and ask, "Why so Sirius?"
August 11, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Today's deep-cut deity: Sirius, deity of the Dog Star, brightest star in the constellation Canis Major. Sirius is associated with extreme heat of late summer & is where we get the expression "dog days of summer." So during the next heat wave, shake your fist at the stars and ask, "Why so Sirius?"
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August 11, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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Dear world, please do not judge us harshly. Most of us are good-caring people, and we hate him too.
February 28, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Dear world, please do not judge us harshly. Most of us are good-caring people, and we hate him too.
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Whenever you welcome guests, treat them with kindness, grace and respect. Simple as that.
February 28, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Whenever you welcome guests, treat them with kindness, grace and respect. Simple as that.
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Volodymyr Zelenskiy was greeted by a cheering crowd and a warm embrace from Prime Minister Keir Starmer as he arrived for talks in London after a confrontational meeting with Donald Trump reut.rs/4ijevKU
Ukraine's Zelenskiy gets warm welcome in UK after Trump clash
The Ukrainian president's meeting with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer made for a sharp contrast to the extraordinary shouting match that ensued in his White House meeting with Donald Trump and JD Vance.
reut.rs
March 1, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Volodymyr Zelenskiy was greeted by a cheering crowd and a warm embrace from Prime Minister Keir Starmer as he arrived for talks in London after a confrontational meeting with Donald Trump reut.rs/4ijevKU
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Just a reminder that Covid is real
SNL 50th anniversary cast members test positive for Covid after outbreak on set
‘The SNL 50th Covid curse is real,’ said Steve Martin
www.independent.co.uk
February 22, 2025 at 5:18 AM
Just a reminder that Covid is real
@thehistorychicks.bsky.social Will you be doing anything for Jane Austen’s 250th birthday? I noticed her show notes are missing. That episode is my most favorite with “countenance vs continence”. I laugh every single time.
February 22, 2025 at 4:25 PM
@thehistorychicks.bsky.social Will you be doing anything for Jane Austen’s 250th birthday? I noticed her show notes are missing. That episode is my most favorite with “countenance vs continence”. I laugh every single time.
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The United States invaded Canada three times during the War of 1812 and three times were rebuffed 🗃️
apnews.com/article/cana... Justin Trudeau reportedly says Trump’s talk of making Canada a US state is 'a real thing'
apnews.com/article/cana... Justin Trudeau reportedly says Trump’s talk of making Canada a US state is 'a real thing'
Justin Trudeau reportedly says Trump’s talk of making Canada a US state is 'a real thing'
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says President Donald Trump’s talk of making Canada the 51st state is “a real thing” and is linked to the country’s rich natural resources.
apnews.com
February 8, 2025 at 3:54 PM
The United States invaded Canada three times during the War of 1812 and three times were rebuffed 🗃️
apnews.com/article/cana... Justin Trudeau reportedly says Trump’s talk of making Canada a US state is 'a real thing'
apnews.com/article/cana... Justin Trudeau reportedly says Trump’s talk of making Canada a US state is 'a real thing'
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In 1882, Puck Magazine published this cartoon depicting William Vanderbilt controlling two dogs - Congress and the Senate, while stomping on freedom underfoot. Then, Vanderbilt was the richest man in America. Be a shame to compare Elon Musk to Vanderbilt. 🗃️
February 7, 2025 at 9:39 PM
In 1882, Puck Magazine published this cartoon depicting William Vanderbilt controlling two dogs - Congress and the Senate, while stomping on freedom underfoot. Then, Vanderbilt was the richest man in America. Be a shame to compare Elon Musk to Vanderbilt. 🗃️
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This is what the government did with 120K+ Japanese Americans in 1942.
I know. I was there in those camps.
I know. I was there in those camps.
January 31, 2025 at 7:11 PM
This is what the government did with 120K+ Japanese Americans in 1942.
I know. I was there in those camps.
I know. I was there in those camps.