Dr. Phyllis Behrens
@henrietta225.bsky.social
I am a daughter, granddaughter, niece, cousin, sister, aunt, mother, great-aunt, divorcée, & grandmother. I have vocational, avocational, & community roles, e.g., Adjunct Instructor, Retired Poetess, Nonprofit Volunteer, Gig Worker.
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Write like no one will read it.
Edit like everyone will quote it.
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A good suggestion!
food for thought
December 26, 2025 at 6:50 AM
food for thought
Reposted by Dr. Phyllis Behrens
December 11, 2025 at 2:01 AM
My cat-girl Keera O'Charlotte used to do this same fancy footwork.
December 18, 2025 at 4:04 AM
My cat-girl Keera O'Charlotte used to do this same fancy footwork.
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy accompanied the president to & from the dignified transfer of 2 slain U.S. soldiers at Dover AFB, DE. The Californian, 60, has been ooo since Dec 2023, when he abruptly resigned after being ousted from the speakership. from The Daily Beast December 17, 2025
December 18, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy accompanied the president to & from the dignified transfer of 2 slain U.S. soldiers at Dover AFB, DE. The Californian, 60, has been ooo since Dec 2023, when he abruptly resigned after being ousted from the speakership. from The Daily Beast December 17, 2025
Good idea.
Remove Mike Johnson from the Speaker position.
December 18, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Good idea.
Reposted by Dr. Phyllis Behrens
This Holiday Season we'd like to continue the online #JoinIn tradition and make the Season merrier by chatting online.
If you want/need a chat over the Holiday Season, comment on someone else's or start a chat using the hashtag #JoinIn
If you want/need a chat over the Holiday Season, comment on someone else's or start a chat using the hashtag #JoinIn
Ever hear of #JoinIn?
It was a UK based #Christmas Day tradition on X where people shared pics, chats, or just a “hi” if they were alone or feeling lonely. 🎄💬 They posted about pets, meals, music, or little moments from their day.
Curious if anyone on here would like to try it this year?
It was a UK based #Christmas Day tradition on X where people shared pics, chats, or just a “hi” if they were alone or feeling lonely. 🎄💬 They posted about pets, meals, music, or little moments from their day.
Curious if anyone on here would like to try it this year?
December 8, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Reposted by Dr. Phyllis Behrens
A reminder in advance of everyone descending upon their relatives next week: the best thing about Old Twitter — @rhodri.biz #DuvetKnowItsChristmas — has moved to Bluesky.
Post & hashtag your pics of having to sleep in the bathtub/beside the ironing/with the dog, and raise money for the homeless ♥️
Post & hashtag your pics of having to sleep in the bathtub/beside the ironing/with the dog, and raise money for the homeless ♥️
December 17, 2025 at 8:26 AM
A reminder in advance of everyone descending upon their relatives next week: the best thing about Old Twitter — @rhodri.biz #DuvetKnowItsChristmas — has moved to Bluesky.
Post & hashtag your pics of having to sleep in the bathtub/beside the ironing/with the dog, and raise money for the homeless ♥️
Post & hashtag your pics of having to sleep in the bathtub/beside the ironing/with the dog, and raise money for the homeless ♥️
I've taken a liking to the strings of Christmas lights on cars flitting about town. They're a cheery gleam; better than the holiday wreaths on the front grill of some past seasons. Maybe eBikes, eScooters, too? I've got to know more about this, could be I'll want my ride to be lit up, too.
December 16, 2025 at 11:27 PM
I've taken a liking to the strings of Christmas lights on cars flitting about town. They're a cheery gleam; better than the holiday wreaths on the front grill of some past seasons. Maybe eBikes, eScooters, too? I've got to know more about this, could be I'll want my ride to be lit up, too.
"In 2025, the # of people without Internet connectivity is 2.2 billion, down from over 3.2 billion people a decade ago - a 32% decline in unconnected people, even as the global population grows by 83 million people a year."
www.internetsociety.org/blog/2025/12....
www.internetsociety.org/blog/2025/12....
Why the UN's Next Decision on Internet Governance Matters for Everyone - Internet Society
It is critical that countries reaffirm their longstanding support for including the global Internet community’s stakeholders in its governance
www.internetsociety.org
December 11, 2025 at 2:31 AM
"In 2025, the # of people without Internet connectivity is 2.2 billion, down from over 3.2 billion people a decade ago - a 32% decline in unconnected people, even as the global population grows by 83 million people a year."
www.internetsociety.org/blog/2025/12....
www.internetsociety.org/blog/2025/12....
Last year, only two made it - 104 & 102 years old. This year 0/12 remaining centenarians could make it. It's not unlike the early 20th century when Civil War veterans were dying in increasing numbers. Recognizing that, there's a lot of recorded oral histories.
www.military.com/daily-news/2...
www.military.com/daily-news/2...
Soon no Pearl Harbor Survivors Will be Alive. People Turn to Other Ways to Learn About the Bombing
Only 12 are still alive — all centenarians — and this year none is able to make the pilgrimage to Hawaii to mark the event.
www.military.com
December 8, 2025 at 5:35 AM
Last year, only two made it - 104 & 102 years old. This year 0/12 remaining centenarians could make it. It's not unlike the early 20th century when Civil War veterans were dying in increasing numbers. Recognizing that, there's a lot of recorded oral histories.
www.military.com/daily-news/2...
www.military.com/daily-news/2...
Earl Scruggs Revue, Rockin' 'Cross the Country
youtu.be/LkGONvuruAU?...
youtu.be/LkGONvuruAU?...
Silver Eagle
YouTube video by Earl Scruggs - Topic
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December 4, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Earl Scruggs Revue, Rockin' 'Cross the Country
youtu.be/LkGONvuruAU?...
youtu.be/LkGONvuruAU?...
Reposted by Dr. Phyllis Behrens
🚨 Wholesale turkey prices to rise 44% this year
🚨 As of Nov. 17, a basket of 11 Thanksgiving staples — including a 10-pound frozen turkey, 10 Russet potatoes, a box of stuffing and cans of corn, green beans and cranberry sauce – cost $58.81, or 4.1% more than last year (1/2)
#EconSky
🚨 As of Nov. 17, a basket of 11 Thanksgiving staples — including a 10-pound frozen turkey, 10 Russet potatoes, a box of stuffing and cans of corn, green beans and cranberry sauce – cost $58.81, or 4.1% more than last year (1/2)
#EconSky
November 25, 2025 at 12:54 AM
🚨 Wholesale turkey prices to rise 44% this year
🚨 As of Nov. 17, a basket of 11 Thanksgiving staples — including a 10-pound frozen turkey, 10 Russet potatoes, a box of stuffing and cans of corn, green beans and cranberry sauce – cost $58.81, or 4.1% more than last year (1/2)
#EconSky
🚨 As of Nov. 17, a basket of 11 Thanksgiving staples — including a 10-pound frozen turkey, 10 Russet potatoes, a box of stuffing and cans of corn, green beans and cranberry sauce – cost $58.81, or 4.1% more than last year (1/2)
#EconSky
Another positive response to a variety of people and groups speaking up and speaking out. Keep on making good noise!
www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
Coast Guard clarifies 'hate symbols' policy after widely panned change
The U.S. Coast Guard clarified its “hate symbols” policy after Jewish groups blasted a revision the service made to its anti-harassment regulations.
www.usatoday.com
November 21, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Another positive response to a variety of people and groups speaking up and speaking out. Keep on making good noise!
www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
heads-up
White House crafting executive order to thwart state AI laws
November 21, 2025 at 4:28 AM
heads-up
A good suggestion!
Write like no one will read it.
Edit like everyone will quote it.
You'll be unstoppable! 🚀
#WritingCommunity #AmWriting #AmEditing #BookSky #WriteSky
Edit like everyone will quote it.
You'll be unstoppable! 🚀
#WritingCommunity #AmWriting #AmEditing #BookSky #WriteSky
November 20, 2025 at 11:39 PM
A good suggestion!
This was distressing but seems to have just upended itself.
www.timesunion.com/hudsonvalley...
This is the day-old article I had only just read when the "it has changed" news broke.
www.localsyr.com/news/local-n...
A person could get whiplash trying to keep up with things.
www.timesunion.com/hudsonvalley...
This is the day-old article I had only just read when the "it has changed" news broke.
www.localsyr.com/news/local-n...
A person could get whiplash trying to keep up with things.
USCIS reverses course, reinstates halted naturalization ceremonies across New York
The move comes days after the Times Union revealed abrupt cancellations in at least seven counties, sparking bipartisan criticism and demands for answers.
www.timesunion.com
November 20, 2025 at 11:33 PM
This was distressing but seems to have just upended itself.
www.timesunion.com/hudsonvalley...
This is the day-old article I had only just read when the "it has changed" news broke.
www.localsyr.com/news/local-n...
A person could get whiplash trying to keep up with things.
www.timesunion.com/hudsonvalley...
This is the day-old article I had only just read when the "it has changed" news broke.
www.localsyr.com/news/local-n...
A person could get whiplash trying to keep up with things.
Absolutely deeply disturbing.
This is deeply disturbing.
The U.S. Coast Guard is apparently pro-Nazi: www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
November 20, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Absolutely deeply disturbing.
"...a people who could defy kings" - I am looking forward to watching the new Ken Burns documentary, starting Sunday
youtu.be/vTlqT_FjL5k?...
youtu.be/vTlqT_FjL5k?...
The American Revolution: Telling Our Origin Story | PBS
YouTube video by PBS
youtu.be
November 14, 2025 at 5:49 PM
"...a people who could defy kings" - I am looking forward to watching the new Ken Burns documentary, starting Sunday
youtu.be/vTlqT_FjL5k?...
youtu.be/vTlqT_FjL5k?...
Reposted by Dr. Phyllis Behrens
“Nothing will be torn down.” — Karoline Leavitt
“It won’t interfere with the current building. It pays total respect to the existing building, which I’m the biggest fan of.” — Donald Trump
“It won’t interfere with the current building. It pays total respect to the existing building, which I’m the biggest fan of.” — Donald Trump
October 23, 2025 at 7:57 PM
“Nothing will be torn down.” — Karoline Leavitt
“It won’t interfere with the current building. It pays total respect to the existing building, which I’m the biggest fan of.” — Donald Trump
“It won’t interfere with the current building. It pays total respect to the existing building, which I’m the biggest fan of.” — Donald Trump
The East Wing of the White House (L) in a satellite photo captured by Planet Labs PBC on Sept. 26, 2025 along with a photo captured on Oct. 23, 2025. Thanks to @paleofuture.bsky.social for pointing to ABC sharing the satellite imagery. abcnews.go.com/Politics/new...
October 23, 2025 at 8:18 PM
The East Wing of the White House (L) in a satellite photo captured by Planet Labs PBC on Sept. 26, 2025 along with a photo captured on Oct. 23, 2025. Thanks to @paleofuture.bsky.social for pointing to ABC sharing the satellite imagery. abcnews.go.com/Politics/new...
Demolition derby
October 23, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Demolition derby
"By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes," from Act 4, Scene 1 of William Shakespeare's play Macbeth, is spoken by the Second Witch to foreshadow the arrival of the evil Macbeth. A pervasive sense of menace crept in... .
We asked Donald Trump to cut health care costs. Instead, he cut off a wing of the White House.
October 23, 2025 at 7:59 PM
"By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes," from Act 4, Scene 1 of William Shakespeare's play Macbeth, is spoken by the Second Witch to foreshadow the arrival of the evil Macbeth. A pervasive sense of menace crept in... .
Reposted by Dr. Phyllis Behrens
What's left of the White House East Wing:
October 22, 2025 at 9:32 PM
What's left of the White House East Wing:
Molly Hatchet - Flirtin' With Disaster
Sept 1979, a Southern Rock release. a what?, asks you. a blend of blues, roots rock, soul, country, and "loud, often brash guitar romps" that emerged in the 1960s with the Allman Brothers Band.
youtu.be/qYAwdc1M068?...
Sept 1979, a Southern Rock release. a what?, asks you. a blend of blues, roots rock, soul, country, and "loud, often brash guitar romps" that emerged in the 1960s with the Allman Brothers Band.
youtu.be/qYAwdc1M068?...
Molly Hatchet - Flirtin' With Disaster
YouTube video by Nothing Like Vinyl
youtu.be
October 22, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Molly Hatchet - Flirtin' With Disaster
Sept 1979, a Southern Rock release. a what?, asks you. a blend of blues, roots rock, soul, country, and "loud, often brash guitar romps" that emerged in the 1960s with the Allman Brothers Band.
youtu.be/qYAwdc1M068?...
Sept 1979, a Southern Rock release. a what?, asks you. a blend of blues, roots rock, soul, country, and "loud, often brash guitar romps" that emerged in the 1960s with the Allman Brothers Band.
youtu.be/qYAwdc1M068?...
This is a picture of the East Wing of the White House today. NY Post says, "Windows facing the Treasury Department are smashed and half-off their hinges and the former White House calligraphy office bears a gaping hole."
October 20, 2025 at 7:41 PM
This is a picture of the East Wing of the White House today. NY Post says, "Windows facing the Treasury Department are smashed and half-off their hinges and the former White House calligraphy office bears a gaping hole."