Melodie Brown Thomas
@melodieb.bsky.social
LA to DC; UCLA optimist; proud mom; occasional essayist.
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Yamamoto on zero days rest got more outs than any other Dodger HOW
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November 2, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Yamamoto on zero days rest got more outs than any other Dodger HOW
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Hey, grad students—this is for you! Getty’s graduate internship program hosts full-time paid 12-month positions at the Getty Center and Getty Villa in Los Angeles.
Apply before November 4 for the 2026–27 program: gty.art/gradinterns
Apply before November 4 for the 2026–27 program: gty.art/gradinterns
October 18, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Hey, grad students—this is for you! Getty’s graduate internship program hosts full-time paid 12-month positions at the Getty Center and Getty Villa in Los Angeles.
Apply before November 4 for the 2026–27 program: gty.art/gradinterns
Apply before November 4 for the 2026–27 program: gty.art/gradinterns
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i will be using "battery saver mode" to describe dodgers regular season hijinks going forward, thank u for your service, brave commenter
October 14, 2025 at 2:19 PM
i will be using "battery saver mode" to describe dodgers regular season hijinks going forward, thank u for your service, brave commenter
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wait wat
October 4, 2025 at 11:13 PM
wait wat
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WHAT'S BETTER THAN @therumpus.net OPENING FOR ESSAY SUBMISSIONS??? Well, a few things, tbh, but still....
#RumpusEssays
therumpus.submittable.com/submit
#RumpusEssays
therumpus.submittable.com/submit
The Rumpus Submission Manager
We have paused submissions for fiction, poetry and nonfiction, so we can catch up. We'll re-open for these categories on 9/15/2025.The Rumpus publishes original fiction, poetry, literary humor writing...
therumpus.submittable.com
September 15, 2025 at 4:08 PM
WHAT'S BETTER THAN @therumpus.net OPENING FOR ESSAY SUBMISSIONS??? Well, a few things, tbh, but still....
#RumpusEssays
therumpus.submittable.com/submit
#RumpusEssays
therumpus.submittable.com/submit
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When the greatest rock musicians of the 1970s needed an instrument—or a friend—Fred Walecki was there. @nancywalecki.bsky.social writes about her father’s work:
My Father, Guitar Guru to the Rock Gods
When the greatest musicians of the 1970s needed an instrument—or a friend—my dad was there.
bit.ly
August 9, 2025 at 3:15 PM
When the greatest rock musicians of the 1970s needed an instrument—or a friend—Fred Walecki was there. @nancywalecki.bsky.social writes about her father’s work:
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‘COYOTE VS ACME’ has been officially saved by Ketchup Entertainment, who bought the film for $50M
They plan to give the film a worldwide theatrical release in 2026.
They plan to give the film a worldwide theatrical release in 2026.
March 31, 2025 at 2:53 PM
‘COYOTE VS ACME’ has been officially saved by Ketchup Entertainment, who bought the film for $50M
They plan to give the film a worldwide theatrical release in 2026.
They plan to give the film a worldwide theatrical release in 2026.
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IT IS FINALLY OVER
COYOTE VS ACME IS SAVED
COYOTE VS ACME IS SAVED
March 31, 2025 at 2:26 PM
IT IS FINALLY OVER
COYOTE VS ACME IS SAVED
COYOTE VS ACME IS SAVED
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really the best week to accidentally reply:all to a work email tbh
your "it could have been worse" excuse will actually stand up
your "it could have been worse" excuse will actually stand up
March 26, 2025 at 12:52 PM
really the best week to accidentally reply:all to a work email tbh
your "it could have been worse" excuse will actually stand up
your "it could have been worse" excuse will actually stand up
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"come out of hibernation darth" they said
"nothing is going on" they said
"nothing is going on" they said
March 26, 2025 at 1:06 PM
"come out of hibernation darth" they said
"nothing is going on" they said
"nothing is going on" they said
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The Dodgers when another team is close to signing a free agent
February 10, 2025 at 2:04 AM
The Dodgers when another team is close to signing a free agent
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The LA Arts Community Fire Relief Fund is now taking applications. This fund aims to support artists and arts workers who were impacted by the devastating Los Angeles fires.
Check eligibility requirements and apply now through February 18 at 5 pm PST at cciarts.org.
Check eligibility requirements and apply now through February 18 at 5 pm PST at cciarts.org.
January 20, 2025 at 5:40 PM
The LA Arts Community Fire Relief Fund is now taking applications. This fund aims to support artists and arts workers who were impacted by the devastating Los Angeles fires.
Check eligibility requirements and apply now through February 18 at 5 pm PST at cciarts.org.
Check eligibility requirements and apply now through February 18 at 5 pm PST at cciarts.org.
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+ owner of Pasadena bookstore book alley lost his home
www.gofundme.com/f/rebuild-to...
www.gofundme.com/f/rebuild-to...
Donate to Rebuild Tom Rogers' Life Post Eaton Fire, organized by Brittany Goodwin
TOM ROGERS, owner of Pasadena's beloved book store BOOK ALLEY has lost his h… Brittany Goodwin needs your support for Rebuild Tom Rogers' Life Post Eaton Fire
www.gofundme.com
January 12, 2025 at 10:28 PM
+ owner of Pasadena bookstore book alley lost his home
www.gofundme.com/f/rebuild-to...
www.gofundme.com/f/rebuild-to...
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At least 11 librarians in LA lost their homes in the LA Fires. A thread of their gofundmes:
January 12, 2025 at 9:37 PM
At least 11 librarians in LA lost their homes in the LA Fires. A thread of their gofundmes:
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The Daily Bruin is a top notch college newspaper. They are reporting live.
Follow the UCLA situation here:
dailybruin.com/category/bre...
Follow the UCLA situation here:
dailybruin.com/category/bre...
LIVE: January 2025 fires - Daily Bruin
dailybruin.com
January 11, 2025 at 7:56 AM
The Daily Bruin is a top notch college newspaper. They are reporting live.
Follow the UCLA situation here:
dailybruin.com/category/bre...
Follow the UCLA situation here:
dailybruin.com/category/bre...
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UCLA just sent out an alert to thousands of its students warning that l the Palisades fire is spreading and a new evacuation warnings adjacent to its campus was just issued. We are not close to done with this—stay vigilant.
app.watchduty.org
app.watchduty.org
Watch Duty - Wildfire Maps & Alerts
Real-time information about wildfire and firefighting efforts nearby
app.watchduty.org
January 11, 2025 at 4:32 AM
UCLA just sent out an alert to thousands of its students warning that l the Palisades fire is spreading and a new evacuation warnings adjacent to its campus was just issued. We are not close to done with this—stay vigilant.
app.watchduty.org
app.watchduty.org
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Been getting a lot of people asking about LA geography concerned that the images they see means the entire county is on fire. That's understandable.
But LA is a big place. So, to give an idea of scale it's time to cart this out again. It's a map of LA with other cities superimposed on it.
But LA is a big place. So, to give an idea of scale it's time to cart this out again. It's a map of LA with other cities superimposed on it.
January 10, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Been getting a lot of people asking about LA geography concerned that the images they see means the entire county is on fire. That's understandable.
But LA is a big place. So, to give an idea of scale it's time to cart this out again. It's a map of LA with other cities superimposed on it.
But LA is a big place. So, to give an idea of scale it's time to cart this out again. It's a map of LA with other cities superimposed on it.
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If you're able to donate, here's a list of items that are needed. There are drop off points in Los Angeles, Pasadena, Huntington Park, Inglewood, Pacoima, Long Beach, Woodland Hills, and Glendale.
IG resistcarebloc and frontlinemedics
IG resistcarebloc and frontlinemedics
January 9, 2025 at 3:39 AM
If you're able to donate, here's a list of items that are needed. There are drop off points in Los Angeles, Pasadena, Huntington Park, Inglewood, Pacoima, Long Beach, Woodland Hills, and Glendale.
IG resistcarebloc and frontlinemedics
IG resistcarebloc and frontlinemedics
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This list of resources is continually updated. You can find the list here:
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
MALAN Fire & Wind Storm Resources
docs.google.com
January 9, 2025 at 3:26 AM
This list of resources is continually updated. You can find the list here:
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
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For SoCal friends,
Here is a list of resources for shelter, animal boarding, free items, and distribution hubs. These places can also use donations (e.g., food, water, masks, and blankets). Please consider donating if you can.
For more info, visit Instagram: mutualaidla
Here is a list of resources for shelter, animal boarding, free items, and distribution hubs. These places can also use donations (e.g., food, water, masks, and blankets). Please consider donating if you can.
For more info, visit Instagram: mutualaidla
January 9, 2025 at 3:23 AM
For SoCal friends,
Here is a list of resources for shelter, animal boarding, free items, and distribution hubs. These places can also use donations (e.g., food, water, masks, and blankets). Please consider donating if you can.
For more info, visit Instagram: mutualaidla
Here is a list of resources for shelter, animal boarding, free items, and distribution hubs. These places can also use donations (e.g., food, water, masks, and blankets). Please consider donating if you can.
For more info, visit Instagram: mutualaidla
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The American modeling system gives a 60-90 percent chance of at least 3" of snow from south to north across the DC area Sunday night and Monday.
There may be parts of the area that get 6-10"!
Be sure to see our detailed briefing if you haven't already: www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2025...
There may be parts of the area that get 6-10"!
Be sure to see our detailed briefing if you haven't already: www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2025...
January 2, 2025 at 9:33 PM
The American modeling system gives a 60-90 percent chance of at least 3" of snow from south to north across the DC area Sunday night and Monday.
There may be parts of the area that get 6-10"!
Be sure to see our detailed briefing if you haven't already: www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2025...
There may be parts of the area that get 6-10"!
Be sure to see our detailed briefing if you haven't already: www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2025...
That was not reassuring. #pressconference
January 1, 2025 at 8:05 PM
That was not reassuring. #pressconference
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Steve Jobs’ widow? Good lord, Laurene Powell is a lot more than that. What an embarrassment @dailybeast.bsky.social www.thedailybeast.com/stars-flee-j...
Stars Flee Jeff Bezos' Paper for Steve Jobs' Widow’s Mag
The Washington Post is taking more blows after losing 200,000 subscribers when its owner stopped it endorsing Kamala Harris.
www.thedailybeast.com
January 1, 2025 at 4:11 AM
Steve Jobs’ widow? Good lord, Laurene Powell is a lot more than that. What an embarrassment @dailybeast.bsky.social www.thedailybeast.com/stars-flee-j...
What is this, nyt connections? Use your words!
December 12, 2024 at 1:06 PM
What is this, nyt connections? Use your words!
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Recovery of journalist Austin Tice top priority in Syria, White House says
Recovery of journalist Austin Tice top priority in Syria, White House says
Former US marine was abducted in August 2012 while reporting on uprising against Bashar al-Assad
The White House is declaring the recovery of the American journalist Austin Tice a “top priority” in the wake of Syrian rebels running the autocratic head of…
www.theguardian.com
December 9, 2024 at 9:24 PM
Recovery of journalist Austin Tice top priority in Syria, White House says