Karen Karr Garcia
@karenkg.bsky.social
Educator, Volunteer, Traveller, Reader, Truth Seeker, Proud Mom and Ama
Precious week with all three of my children, plus oldest grandson Abraham: tour of Alcatraz, board games, swimming, bike rides, family dinners, Morton's Warm Springs, hikes, and lots of conversations. It's what makes life worth living despite everything else.
July 21, 2025 at 4:47 AM
Precious week with all three of my children, plus oldest grandson Abraham: tour of Alcatraz, board games, swimming, bike rides, family dinners, Morton's Warm Springs, hikes, and lots of conversations. It's what makes life worth living despite everything else.
Who did this as a kid? My siblings and I did!
June 25, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Who did this as a kid? My siblings and I did!
These are real people who have died in Liberia and Sierra Leone since Musk slashed programs at USAID. No more ambulances. No more antiretrovirals. How many more unnamed are there?
SAY THEIR NAMES.
Yamah Freeman, 21
Gbessey Kiadu, 1
Ibrahim Koroma, a few days old
James Kamara, 32
Mommy Kargbo, 27
SAY THEIR NAMES.
Yamah Freeman, 21
Gbessey Kiadu, 1
Ibrahim Koroma, a few days old
James Kamara, 32
Mommy Kargbo, 27
June 25, 2025 at 3:43 PM
These are real people who have died in Liberia and Sierra Leone since Musk slashed programs at USAID. No more ambulances. No more antiretrovirals. How many more unnamed are there?
SAY THEIR NAMES.
Yamah Freeman, 21
Gbessey Kiadu, 1
Ibrahim Koroma, a few days old
James Kamara, 32
Mommy Kargbo, 27
SAY THEIR NAMES.
Yamah Freeman, 21
Gbessey Kiadu, 1
Ibrahim Koroma, a few days old
James Kamara, 32
Mommy Kargbo, 27
My daughter's latest Shouts and Murmurs offering in the online NY Times. So proud!
Queer Allies Can’t Wait to Celebrate Hetero Awesome Fest with You!
It’s 2025, and our society should be evolved enough to finally recognize the important contributions that the straight community has made to our culture.
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June 18, 2025 at 4:11 PM
My daughter's latest Shouts and Murmurs offering in the online NY Times. So proud!
The excitement is building in CanDo's Garden for the Food Bank! So far we've delivered lettuce and radishes (with the help of a local Girl Scout troop, fava beans, beets and basil to the CANV Food Pantry.
You can read more about our garden right here: www.nvcando.org/garden
You can read more about our garden right here: www.nvcando.org/garden
May 27, 2025 at 8:20 PM
The excitement is building in CanDo's Garden for the Food Bank! So far we've delivered lettuce and radishes (with the help of a local Girl Scout troop, fava beans, beets and basil to the CANV Food Pantry.
You can read more about our garden right here: www.nvcando.org/garden
You can read more about our garden right here: www.nvcando.org/garden
Eco Camp Berryessa with the wonderful group of Quakers with whom I meet. A gorgeous perfect-weather Day to remove invasive star thistle plants under the watchful eyes of an osprey family, go on a wildflower walk, and have lunch together. Wish these flower photos were better.
April 30, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Eco Camp Berryessa with the wonderful group of Quakers with whom I meet. A gorgeous perfect-weather Day to remove invasive star thistle plants under the watchful eyes of an osprey family, go on a wildflower walk, and have lunch together. Wish these flower photos were better.
Been looking forward to this all day. Frijoles con todo at Tacubaya
April 25, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Been looking forward to this all day. Frijoles con todo at Tacubaya
On an archaeological dig in 1967, I was awoken every morning at the crack of dawn by a scratchy rendition of Ravel's "Bolero" blasting from a portable record player. I probably would have jumped out of my sleeping bag more quickly if this dancer had been there too.
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24K views · 13K reactions | Bolero, who knows, maybe someday it will be true 🙏🏼 #bolero #ahmadjoudeh #danceordie | Ahmad Joudeh
Bolero, who knows, maybe someday it will be true 🙏🏼 #bolero #ahmadjoudeh #danceordie.
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April 20, 2025 at 2:41 AM
On an archaeological dig in 1967, I was awoken every morning at the crack of dawn by a scratchy rendition of Ravel's "Bolero" blasting from a portable record player. I probably would have jumped out of my sleeping bag more quickly if this dancer had been there too.
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Help Napa Valley CanDo replenish our Food Bank's shelves.
www.nvcando.org/food-project
We give you a green bag to fill with food other month throughout the year. Your friendly Neighborhood Coordinator will pick it up and deliver it to the Food Bank for you.
What could be easier?
www.nvcando.org/food-project
We give you a green bag to fill with food other month throughout the year. Your friendly Neighborhood Coordinator will pick it up and deliver it to the Food Bank for you.
What could be easier?
April 4, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Help Napa Valley CanDo replenish our Food Bank's shelves.
www.nvcando.org/food-project
We give you a green bag to fill with food other month throughout the year. Your friendly Neighborhood Coordinator will pick it up and deliver it to the Food Bank for you.
What could be easier?
www.nvcando.org/food-project
We give you a green bag to fill with food other month throughout the year. Your friendly Neighborhood Coordinator will pick it up and deliver it to the Food Bank for you.
What could be easier?
I love my library—but the White House is trying to dismantle the agency in charge of federal library funding. It provides jobseeker resources, technology for people with disabilities, and even more
Call Congress! Urge them to save federal funding #ForOurLibraries 👉 bit.ly/CallCongressForLibraries
Call Congress! Urge them to save federal funding #ForOurLibraries 👉 bit.ly/CallCongressForLibraries
April 4, 2025 at 2:24 PM
I love my library—but the White House is trying to dismantle the agency in charge of federal library funding. It provides jobseeker resources, technology for people with disabilities, and even more
Call Congress! Urge them to save federal funding #ForOurLibraries 👉 bit.ly/CallCongressForLibraries
Call Congress! Urge them to save federal funding #ForOurLibraries 👉 bit.ly/CallCongressForLibraries
🚨 On Saturday, April 5th, we're taking to the streets to fight back with a clear message from NAPA: Hands off! 🚨
📍 Where: Napa Courthouse
📅 When: Noon - 1:30 pm April 5, 2025
📍 Where: Napa Courthouse
📅 When: Noon - 1:30 pm April 5, 2025
April 3, 2025 at 6:22 PM
🚨 On Saturday, April 5th, we're taking to the streets to fight back with a clear message from NAPA: Hands off! 🚨
📍 Where: Napa Courthouse
📅 When: Noon - 1:30 pm April 5, 2025
📍 Where: Napa Courthouse
📅 When: Noon - 1:30 pm April 5, 2025
Livecam of new bald eagle chick born to Audacity and Jake in Sauces Canyon, Channel Islands National Park.
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Bald Eagle Nest Cam - Sauces Eagles at Channel Islands NP | Explore.org
The bald eagle nest cam brings viewers up close and personal with a family of eagles in the Channel Islands National Park off the coast of California.
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March 15, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Livecam of new bald eagle chick born to Audacity and Jake in Sauces Canyon, Channel Islands National Park.
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No better way than this to use the random postcards I’ve kept around for years. They are all set to be mailed on March 15, otherwise known as the Ides of Trump.
March 11, 2025 at 8:56 PM
No better way than this to use the random postcards I’ve kept around for years. They are all set to be mailed on March 15, otherwise known as the Ides of Trump.
Tomorrow, Feb. 28, not only will I NOT SPEND A SINGLE PENNY.
I will distribute books I no longer need to Little Libraries in my neighborhood (my son Andre Garcia's project to give new life to gently used books.)
Do something good for your community that doesn't involve money!
I will distribute books I no longer need to Little Libraries in my neighborhood (my son Andre Garcia's project to give new life to gently used books.)
Do something good for your community that doesn't involve money!
February 28, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Tomorrow, Feb. 28, not only will I NOT SPEND A SINGLE PENNY.
I will distribute books I no longer need to Little Libraries in my neighborhood (my son Andre Garcia's project to give new life to gently used books.)
Do something good for your community that doesn't involve money!
I will distribute books I no longer need to Little Libraries in my neighborhood (my son Andre Garcia's project to give new life to gently used books.)
Do something good for your community that doesn't involve money!
I'll be there -- Veterans' Park. Join me.
February 25, 2025 at 6:53 AM
I'll be there -- Veterans' Park. Join me.
Here's one consequence of Mr. Trump's knee-jerk decisions, based solely on his political whims. Kids die.
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Caught in foreign aid freeze, R.I.’s Edesia gets good news - TPR: The Public's Radio
It’s been a roller coaster week for the folks who work at Edesia, a Rhode Island nonprofit that helps feed hungry children around the world. Senior staff members were in Sierra Leone, visiting one o...
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February 24, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Here's one consequence of Mr. Trump's knee-jerk decisions, based solely on his political whims. Kids die.
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We loved the Long Beach Aquarium! Abe had a close encounter with a sea lion. I remembered this place when it was The Pike back in the 50s.
February 23, 2025 at 3:18 AM
We loved the Long Beach Aquarium! Abe had a close encounter with a sea lion. I remembered this place when it was The Pike back in the 50s.
28 Days of Black History: Black History Month starts here
Celebrate Black history and future through our daily newsletter series in February. Great for students, workplaces, and passionate learners. Starts February 1, 2025.
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Celebrate Black history and future through our daily newsletter series in February. Great for students, workplaces, and passionate learners. Starts February 1, 2025.
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28 Days of Black History
28 days of Black history delivered in your inbox each day of February.
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February 2, 2025 at 2:26 AM
28 Days of Black History: Black History Month starts here
Celebrate Black history and future through our daily newsletter series in February. Great for students, workplaces, and passionate learners. Starts February 1, 2025.
www.28daysofblackhistory.com
Celebrate Black history and future through our daily newsletter series in February. Great for students, workplaces, and passionate learners. Starts February 1, 2025.
www.28daysofblackhistory.com
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NAPA VALLEY'S 8th ANNUAL BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION IS TODAY!
Sat. Feb. 1, 2025, 2:00 - 5:00pm
Crosswalk Church, 2590 1st St, Napa, CA 94558
BBQ tickets here: checkout.square.site/merchant/7GY...
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NAPA VALLEY'S 8th ANNUAL BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION IS TODAY!
Sat. Feb. 1, 2025, 2:00 - 5:00pm
Crosswalk Church, 2590 1st St, Napa, CA 94558
BBQ tickets here: checkout.square.site/merchant/7GY...
www.napavalleyblackhistory.org?fbclid=IwY2x...
8th Annual Napa Valley Black History Month Celebration - Napa Valley Black History Month Celebration
8th Annual Black History Month Celebration in Napa February 1, 2025 at Crosswalk Church.
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February 1, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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NAPA VALLEY'S 8th ANNUAL BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION IS TODAY!
Sat. Feb. 1, 2025, 2:00 - 5:00pm
Crosswalk Church, 2590 1st St, Napa, CA 94558
BBQ tickets here: checkout.square.site/merchant/7GY...
www.napavalleyblackhistory.org?fbclid=IwY2x...
NAPA VALLEY'S 8th ANNUAL BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION IS TODAY!
Sat. Feb. 1, 2025, 2:00 - 5:00pm
Crosswalk Church, 2590 1st St, Napa, CA 94558
BBQ tickets here: checkout.square.site/merchant/7GY...
www.napavalleyblackhistory.org?fbclid=IwY2x...
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TODAY!
Join us for the 8th Annual Black History Month Celebration at CrossWalk this Saturday, February 1, from 2:00-5:00. Visit NapaValleyBlackHistory.org for dinner catered by Busters. CrossWalk is proud to welcome all to this incredible, important event! youtu.be/CTA71fZzrs4
TODAY!
Join us for the 8th Annual Black History Month Celebration at CrossWalk this Saturday, February 1, from 2:00-5:00. Visit NapaValleyBlackHistory.org for dinner catered by Busters. CrossWalk is proud to welcome all to this incredible, important event! youtu.be/CTA71fZzrs4
8th Annual Napa Valley Black History Month Celebration - Napa Valley Black History Month Celebration
8th Annual Black History Month Celebration in Napa February 1, 2025 at Crosswalk Church.
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February 1, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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TODAY!
Join us for the 8th Annual Black History Month Celebration at CrossWalk this Saturday, February 1, from 2:00-5:00. Visit NapaValleyBlackHistory.org for dinner catered by Busters. CrossWalk is proud to welcome all to this incredible, important event! youtu.be/CTA71fZzrs4
TODAY!
Join us for the 8th Annual Black History Month Celebration at CrossWalk this Saturday, February 1, from 2:00-5:00. Visit NapaValleyBlackHistory.org for dinner catered by Busters. CrossWalk is proud to welcome all to this incredible, important event! youtu.be/CTA71fZzrs4
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Say NO to Barnes & Nobel in Napa. Naomi speaks for me! Long live Napa Bookmine!
Say NO to Barnes & Nobel in Napa. Naomi speaks for me! Long live Napa Bookmine!
5.7K views · 1.2K reactions | An important note from Naomi: corporate bookstores, no thank you. 👋 Help us spread the word and stay tuned for actionable steps to help protect our thriving local busine...
An important note from Naomi: corporate bookstores, no thank you. 👋 Help us spread the word and stay tuned for actionable steps to help protect our thriving local business community. #shoplocal...
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January 31, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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Say NO to Barnes & Nobel in Napa. Naomi speaks for me! Long live Napa Bookmine!
Say NO to Barnes & Nobel in Napa. Naomi speaks for me! Long live Napa Bookmine!
@nvcando.bsky.social The deadline is coming up fast for these two exciting contests for students!
Read all the details. Submissions due Jan. 31, 2025.
Read all the details. Submissions due Jan. 31, 2025.
January 25, 2025 at 5:33 PM
@nvcando.bsky.social The deadline is coming up fast for these two exciting contests for students!
Read all the details. Submissions due Jan. 31, 2025.
Read all the details. Submissions due Jan. 31, 2025.
January 25, 2025 at 5:31 PM