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Donna Halper @devorahleah.bsky.social · 57m

Not my best game of Wordle. Completely talked myself out of what turned out to be the word, and that's why I ended up with a 5 rather than a 4. Sigh... And how did you do? Wordle #1,573 5/6

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Donna Halper @devorahleah.bsky.social · 8h

But will there be training about how to use the Jewish space lasers? 🤔

Donna Halper @devorahleah.bsky.social · 12h

So true. But back then, they actually made them that way-- this was a medium but it was not made to fit tightly. (That said, I weigh about the same now that I weighed back then. I try to take care of myself... though as we get older, it's not easy.)

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Donna Halper @devorahleah.bsky.social · 12h

I assume you read my blog post about it? dlhalperblog.blogspot.com/2025/10/the-...

The Room Where It Happened: Some Thoughts About Rush's Rock Hall Announcement

Note: People who first saw this on several social media sites asked if I'd put it into my blog. Here it is. It all started on Thursday n...

dlhalperblog.blogspot.com

Donna Halper @devorahleah.bsky.social · 23h

I was pretty surprised that it still fit. Some of my old t-shirts do not, but fortunately, that one did. I thought it was an appropriate one to wear to the Rock Hall. And yes, I'm delighted to see Rush touring again.

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Donna Halper @devorahleah.bsky.social · 1d

Well, this cheers me up: a good guess, and some logic, and I solved the Wordle in 3. It has been far too long since I got a good score! And how did you do? Wordle #1,572 3/6

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Donna Halper @devorahleah.bsky.social · 1d

Yes, a lot of media outlets are basically re-writing the press releases that the band issued. The Washington Post and Variety had original reporting (Geoff Edgers of the Post and Annie Zaleski of Variety) were there covering it.

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Donna Halper @devorahleah.bsky.social · 1d

Numerous folks asked me if I'd put my post about being with Rush at the Rock Hall Sunday night into my blog, to make it easier to share with folks who don't use Facebook or Reddit. Here you are: dlhalperblog.blogspot.com/2025/10/the-...

The Room Where It Happened: Some Thoughts About Rush's Rock Hall Announcement

Note: People who first saw this on several social media sites asked if I'd put it into my blog. Here it is. It all started on Thursday n...

dlhalperblog.blogspot.com

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Donna Halper @devorahleah.bsky.social · 2d

Not one of my best weeks for Wordle. 6s and 5s and the occasional 4. Back to a 5 tonight, with too many bad letters and too few options. And how did you do? Wordle #1,571 5/6

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Donna Halper @devorahleah.bsky.social · 2d

I was there when it happened. Posted about it on Facebook and Reddit, in fact. 😊

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Donna Halper @devorahleah.bsky.social · 2d

I wish they had including more of my speech in the YouTube video, but I wasn't the main event: Rush were and what a privilege to be asked to introduce them, and to be there when they made their momentous (and surprising) announcement.

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Donna Halper @devorahleah.bsky.social · 2d

Alex and Geddy asked for me to be there, and it was such a joy to hear them say they would be touring again. The YouTube video of the event only included about a minute of my speech (I was honored to be there at all) but what a treat to see so many wonderful fans & to hear such amazing news. 💕

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Donna Halper @devorahleah.bsky.social · 2d

I was asked by the guys to keep it quiet until they officially made a public announcement. But yeah, it wasn't easy (didn't even tell my husband). 😉

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Donna Halper @devorahleah.bsky.social · 2d

Such a privilege to be asked to introduce Alex and Geddy. (The YouTube video only included about a minute of what I said, but the bottom line is I remain amazed and delighted by how loyal Rush fans are.) And it means the world to the guys. That's part of why this tour came about.

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Donna Halper @devorahleah.bsky.social · 2d

I was there, and I am heading back home now. Will say much more later today.

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Donna Halper @devorahleah.bsky.social · 2d

I am on my way back from Cleveland and will have a lot to say about it later today.

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Donna Halper @devorahleah.bsky.social · 2d

Not really. They asked me to say nothing about it till this morning. I respected their wishes. 😍

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Donna Halper @devorahleah.bsky.social · 3d

After last night's 6, I was able to come back with a 4. At least things are heading in a better direction! And how did you do? Wordle #1,570 4/6

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Donna Halper @devorahleah.bsky.social · 3d

It certainly seems like he has taken over... And that's not a good thing.

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Donna Halper @devorahleah.bsky.social · 3d

Ouch! I am so sorry that happened to you. We have all been through it, and it's not much fun...

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Donna Halper @devorahleah.bsky.social · 4d

The dreaded Wordle Trap nearly got me, and I was quickly running out of turns. I was genuinely relieved to get this one in 6 and keep my streak going. And how did you do? Wordle #1,569 6/6

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Donna Halper @devorahleah.bsky.social · 4d

As I understand it, the president can't force a governor to call up the National Guard. But there's a loophole: he can bypass a governor's authority & federalize the Guard. That's what he seems to have done. Someone can correct me if I'm reading the rules incorrectly. (He doesn't play by the rules.)

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Donna Halper @devorahleah.bsky.social · 4d

One wonders how many of these folks are among the people POTUS pardoned for their involvement with the Jan 6 insurrection. 🤔

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Donna Halper @devorahleah.bsky.social · 4d

Oh, I don't know... I'd think being singled out by G-d for a conversation about going and speaking to Pharaoh is pretty impressive, even if Moses doesn't believe he's good enough. He will soon grow into the position of leader, but it's important for us to see that growth.

Donna Halper @devorahleah.bsky.social · 4d

Is everyone OK with the Trump Admin forcing Gov. Pritzker to call up the National Guard over his objections, when having troops in the streets of Chicago is neither needed nor wanted? Sending troops into Democratic cities is now a normal thing that a president does? (The cruelty is the point.) 🤦‍♀️

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