Megan Darbyshire
@meggie525.bsky.social
White, 40s, lifelong Dem, lifelong Iowan, permanently single, no kids (except for my dad sometimes (I live with him)). Maintaining my last shreds of sanity going forward will hinge on my sports teams, cozy mysteries, and cats (dogs are cool, too).
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Megan Darbyshire
@meggie525.bsky.social
· Jan 21
I am NOT an optimist but I do run on just enough hope to roll out of bed and won’t tolerate doom-and-gloom. I pick my battles carefully for my sanity. I will not be offended if that’s a problem for you. I wish you all the best, provided you did the right thing in November because I can be PETTY.
I had a very Monday-like Sunday so I’m hoping today is less…that.
December 8, 2025 at 3:57 PM
I had a very Monday-like Sunday so I’m hoping today is less…that.
Ended up with about 2X as much snow as we were expecting (fitting since we didn’t get as much last weekend; balances out). Anyway, Dad’s snowblowing and I should see to the brunch muffins. No Christmas to do since I finished the tree. Today is going to be football and my book stack. Stay warm!
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December 7, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Ended up with about 2X as much snow as we were expecting (fitting since we didn’t get as much last weekend; balances out). Anyway, Dad’s snowblowing and I should see to the brunch muffins. No Christmas to do since I finished the tree. Today is going to be football and my book stack. Stay warm!
I am officially finished decorating. I will take more pictures of my decorations tomorrow but it’s too dark to do it effectively tonight. Here’s a picture of the tree I took earlier, though, because I wanted the falling snow in the background.
December 7, 2025 at 12:51 AM
I am officially finished decorating. I will take more pictures of my decorations tomorrow but it’s too dark to do it effectively tonight. Here’s a picture of the tree I took earlier, though, because I wanted the falling snow in the background.
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a new jersey-based christmas tree delivery service called Spruce Bringsteen
November 11, 2025 at 3:22 AM
a new jersey-based christmas tree delivery service called Spruce Bringsteen
It’s snowing as I prepare to put some ornaments on the tree. Very Christmas-y scene. 🌲
December 6, 2025 at 8:49 PM
It’s snowing as I prepare to put some ornaments on the tree. Very Christmas-y scene. 🌲
This day did NOT start out well but absolutely dominating the #1 ranked team in the nation on their home court certainly makes me a lot less grumpy.
December 6, 2025 at 6:55 PM
This day did NOT start out well but absolutely dominating the #1 ranked team in the nation on their home court certainly makes me a lot less grumpy.
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Trump's dementia has grown so extreme that a select group of advisors are now running the country without his input. To find who those advisors are and what their plans are, buy my new book, which will appear in March 2029.
December 6, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Trump's dementia has grown so extreme that a select group of advisors are now running the country without his input. To find who those advisors are and what their plans are, buy my new book, which will appear in March 2029.
I got the decorations finished! And now I’m waiting on Dad to help me set the tree up. This weekend is supposed to be more snow so we’ll have plenty of time while watching football.
December 5, 2025 at 4:13 PM
I got the decorations finished! And now I’m waiting on Dad to help me set the tree up. This weekend is supposed to be more snow so we’ll have plenty of time while watching football.
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I’m suddenly feeling terribly judged.
December 5, 2025 at 2:26 AM
I’m suddenly feeling terribly judged.
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Jeffries explains that leading the House Democratic caucus means ensuring every part of the party is represented from conservative communities to the most progressive districts while building a consensus .
December 5, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Jeffries explains that leading the House Democratic caucus means ensuring every part of the party is represented from conservative communities to the most progressive districts while building a consensus .
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🚨 REMINDER: There's FIVE MORE Special Elections THIS TUESDAY!!
FL HD-90: Rob Long
FL SD-11: Ash Marwah
GA HD-23: Scott Sanders
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December 4, 2025 at 10:01 PM
🚨 REMINDER: There's FIVE MORE Special Elections THIS TUESDAY!!
FL HD-90: Rob Long
FL SD-11: Ash Marwah
GA HD-23: Scott Sanders
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FL HD-90: Rob Long
FL SD-11: Ash Marwah
GA HD-23: Scott Sanders
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GA HD-121: Eric Gisler
@emgisler.bsky.social
IA HD-07: Rachel Burns
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Hoping to finish the rest of the decorating today we can put the tree up this weekend. No distractions. Except that…and that…LOL
December 4, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Hoping to finish the rest of the decorating today we can put the tree up this weekend. No distractions. Except that…and that…LOL
Yesterday was a more productive day on the Christmas front. Not done yet but feel better about my progress for sure. Need to get groceries and replenish our cleaning supplies today, though. So I should probably get on with the list-making.
December 3, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Yesterday was a more productive day on the Christmas front. Not done yet but feel better about my progress for sure. Need to get groceries and replenish our cleaning supplies today, though. So I should probably get on with the list-making.
Didn’t end up getting much decorating done yesterday between running errands that had to wait from the snowstorm and some other stuff that got neglected last night. Should have more time today. Need to get some stuff out of the way before we out the tree up. And I would like to do that soon.
December 2, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Didn’t end up getting much decorating done yesterday between running errands that had to wait from the snowstorm and some other stuff that got neglected last night. Should have more time today. Need to get some stuff out of the way before we out the tree up. And I would like to do that soon.
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I have a little more pep in my step this morning. Now I just need to find the pictures I took decorating last year. Gives me some idea where I put everything even if I decide to do it a little differently this year.
December 1, 2025 at 3:28 PM
I have a little more pep in my step this morning. Now I just need to find the pictures I took decorating last year. Gives me some idea where I put everything even if I decide to do it a little differently this year.
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NJ Jersey City General runoff
Newark special general runoff
RI Special general election Providence City Council Ward 2
local elections
SC local elections
TN Special general election for Tennessee's 7th Congressional District
December 6th: DE local elections
Newark special general runoff
RI Special general election Providence City Council Ward 2
local elections
SC local elections
TN Special general election for Tennessee's 7th Congressional District
December 6th: DE local elections
December 1, 2025 at 3:15 PM
NJ Jersey City General runoff
Newark special general runoff
RI Special general election Providence City Council Ward 2
local elections
SC local elections
TN Special general election for Tennessee's 7th Congressional District
December 6th: DE local elections
Newark special general runoff
RI Special general election Providence City Council Ward 2
local elections
SC local elections
TN Special general election for Tennessee's 7th Congressional District
December 6th: DE local elections
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IA Des Moines general runoff, Des Moines Public Schools general runoff, local elections
ME Freedom (Waldo County) Recall for Select Board member Ouellet
MS House of Reps Dist 26 special general runoff
State Senate Dist 24 special general runoff
State Senate Dist 26 special general runoff
ME Freedom (Waldo County) Recall for Select Board member Ouellet
MS House of Reps Dist 26 special general runoff
State Senate Dist 24 special general runoff
State Senate Dist 26 special general runoff
December 1, 2025 at 3:15 PM
IA Des Moines general runoff, Des Moines Public Schools general runoff, local elections
ME Freedom (Waldo County) Recall for Select Board member Ouellet
MS House of Reps Dist 26 special general runoff
State Senate Dist 24 special general runoff
State Senate Dist 26 special general runoff
ME Freedom (Waldo County) Recall for Select Board member Ouellet
MS House of Reps Dist 26 special general runoff
State Senate Dist 24 special general runoff
State Senate Dist 26 special general runoff
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Yes, you guessed it, more #elections tomorrow, December 2nd, and Delaware has local elections this Saturday the 6th! Get informed and go #vote!
FL local elections
GA Atlanta general runoff election
Atlanta Public Schools general runoff
local elections
Special statewide general runoff
FL local elections
GA Atlanta general runoff election
Atlanta Public Schools general runoff
local elections
Special statewide general runoff
December 1, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Yes, you guessed it, more #elections tomorrow, December 2nd, and Delaware has local elections this Saturday the 6th! Get informed and go #vote!
FL local elections
GA Atlanta general runoff election
Atlanta Public Schools general runoff
local elections
Special statewide general runoff
FL local elections
GA Atlanta general runoff election
Atlanta Public Schools general runoff
local elections
Special statewide general runoff
Hit an energy wall today. Hopefully it comes back soon, But I must say today has been enjoyable sports-wise: WBB win featuring massive Audi performance, Bears are #1 for a little while at least, AND Cyclone wrestling just won their first dual meet against Iowa since 2004 on national TV no less. 👍 👍
November 30, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Hit an energy wall today. Hopefully it comes back soon, But I must say today has been enjoyable sports-wise: WBB win featuring massive Audi performance, Bears are #1 for a little while at least, AND Cyclone wrestling just won their first dual meet against Iowa since 2004 on national TV no less. 👍 👍
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Following Carolina’s win over the Rams, the Chicago Bears are currently the No. 1 seed in the NFC.
November 30, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Following Carolina’s win over the Rams, the Chicago Bears are currently the No. 1 seed in the NFC.
It started snowing about 5/5:30 and has been steadily doing so since. Not ever very hard (and tiny flakes) so it hasn’t accumulated a ton yet. Right now it’s just making for some nice evening scenery.
November 29, 2025 at 3:19 AM
It started snowing about 5/5:30 and has been steadily doing so since. Not ever very hard (and tiny flakes) so it hasn’t accumulated a ton yet. Right now it’s just making for some nice evening scenery.
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Weather it’s Joe Biden pardoning kids who were caught with a couple ounces of weed or Donald Trump pardoning the Honduran president who smuggled in 400 tons of cocaine, both presidents were soft on drugs.
November 29, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Weather it’s Joe Biden pardoning kids who were caught with a couple ounces of weed or Donald Trump pardoning the Honduran president who smuggled in 400 tons of cocaine, both presidents were soft on drugs.
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For only the second time since 2013, the Bears have clinched an above-.500 season.
Bears 24, Eagles 15
Bears 24, Eagles 15
November 28, 2025 at 11:03 PM
For only the second time since 2013, the Bears have clinched an above-.500 season.
Bears 24, Eagles 15
Bears 24, Eagles 15