Melissa Avery
@missya726.bsky.social
Speech Language Pathologist 👄👅🧠🦻🏽#bskySPEECHIES | | Wife of Tim | Mom of two INCREDIBLE young women | Food Lady to the family chihuahua | Travel Enthusiast | Reader | Puzzler | Gen X | Approaching “the change” and raging about that (and everything else)
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They learned something from their first term.
The only thing that stops a bad guy with a grift is a good guy with principles.
So this time they're firing all the good guys with principles.
The only thing that stops a bad guy with a grift is a good guy with principles.
So this time they're firing all the good guys with principles.
February 23, 2025 at 6:16 PM
They learned something from their first term.
The only thing that stops a bad guy with a grift is a good guy with principles.
So this time they're firing all the good guys with principles.
The only thing that stops a bad guy with a grift is a good guy with principles.
So this time they're firing all the good guys with principles.
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I'll tell you what I didn't get done last week.
I didn't fire every federal employee and/or agency investigating my companies for unethical and illegal conduct.
You?
I didn't fire every federal employee and/or agency investigating my companies for unethical and illegal conduct.
You?
February 23, 2025 at 6:04 PM
I'll tell you what I didn't get done last week.
I didn't fire every federal employee and/or agency investigating my companies for unethical and illegal conduct.
You?
I didn't fire every federal employee and/or agency investigating my companies for unethical and illegal conduct.
You?
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ICONIC: Yosemite National Park workers just hung an upside-down American flag—THOUSANDS of feet up on El Capitan. That’s not decoration. That’s a distress signal. They’re telling us the country is in danger. Are you paying attention?
www.sfchronicle.com/outdoors/art...
www.sfchronicle.com/outdoors/art...
February 23, 2025 at 7:37 AM
ICONIC: Yosemite National Park workers just hung an upside-down American flag—THOUSANDS of feet up on El Capitan. That’s not decoration. That’s a distress signal. They’re telling us the country is in danger. Are you paying attention?
www.sfchronicle.com/outdoors/art...
www.sfchronicle.com/outdoors/art...
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It’s official: Elon Musk’s staffers have now illegally obtained classified information from the USAID office.
Here’s a recap of what’s happening:
Here’s a recap of what’s happening:
February 3, 2025 at 1:09 AM
It’s official: Elon Musk’s staffers have now illegally obtained classified information from the USAID office.
Here’s a recap of what’s happening:
Here’s a recap of what’s happening:
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Here are the options on the table (which are not mutually exclusive):
1. House Dems bring articles of impeachment*
2. Senate Dems play constitutional hardball and obstruct everything
3. State AGs litigate (and prosecute) everything they can
4. Citizens march en mass
1. House Dems bring articles of impeachment*
2. Senate Dems play constitutional hardball and obstruct everything
3. State AGs litigate (and prosecute) everything they can
4. Citizens march en mass
February 1, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Here are the options on the table (which are not mutually exclusive):
1. House Dems bring articles of impeachment*
2. Senate Dems play constitutional hardball and obstruct everything
3. State AGs litigate (and prosecute) everything they can
4. Citizens march en mass
1. House Dems bring articles of impeachment*
2. Senate Dems play constitutional hardball and obstruct everything
3. State AGs litigate (and prosecute) everything they can
4. Citizens march en mass
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If someone says they’re against DEI, forget the acronym.
Make them use the words.
Ask why they’re against diversity.
Ask why they’re against equity.
Ask why they’re against inclusion.
Make them use the words.
Ask why they’re against diversity.
Ask why they’re against equity.
Ask why they’re against inclusion.
January 31, 2025 at 8:03 PM
If someone says they’re against DEI, forget the acronym.
Make them use the words.
Ask why they’re against diversity.
Ask why they’re against equity.
Ask why they’re against inclusion.
Make them use the words.
Ask why they’re against diversity.
Ask why they’re against equity.
Ask why they’re against inclusion.
The rule book has been tossed out the window. Nothing is sacred.
Of course ending birthright citizenship is blatantly unconstitutional. So is a third term in office.
But I thought the same thing about presidential criminal immunity and holding office after inciting an insurrection.
The obvious is not so obvious anymore.
But I thought the same thing about presidential criminal immunity and holding office after inciting an insurrection.
The obvious is not so obvious anymore.
January 24, 2025 at 11:07 PM
The rule book has been tossed out the window. Nothing is sacred.
Sitting here listening to him blather and lie as he mindlessly signs EOs and I just caaaaaaaan’t
January 21, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Sitting here listening to him blather and lie as he mindlessly signs EOs and I just caaaaaaaan’t
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It's 12 degrees in Buffalo.
Can they not move the game into the Capitol rotunda?
Can they not move the game into the Capitol rotunda?
January 19, 2025 at 11:46 PM
It's 12 degrees in Buffalo.
Can they not move the game into the Capitol rotunda?
Can they not move the game into the Capitol rotunda?
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Governor Newsom responds to Mike Johnson’s rhetoric:
These are Americans. What they need is care, empathy and compassion. Not “strings attached”.
These are Americans. What they need is care, empathy and compassion. Not “strings attached”.
January 19, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Governor Newsom responds to Mike Johnson’s rhetoric:
These are Americans. What they need is care, empathy and compassion. Not “strings attached”.
These are Americans. What they need is care, empathy and compassion. Not “strings attached”.
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Everyone, take a moment to savor this day, our last national day of sanity for—well, who knows?
January 19, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Everyone, take a moment to savor this day, our last national day of sanity for—well, who knows?
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Remember this day.
The last full day with a Democratic President.
We don’t know when or if we’ll ever live another day like this. 🥺
The last full day with a Democratic President.
We don’t know when or if we’ll ever live another day like this. 🥺
January 19, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Remember this day.
The last full day with a Democratic President.
We don’t know when or if we’ll ever live another day like this. 🥺
The last full day with a Democratic President.
We don’t know when or if we’ll ever live another day like this. 🥺
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Did your child lose their book collection in the Los Angeles fires? Are you a teacher at a school that lost its library or your classroom library? Whether you need one book or a whole library, we can replace your books. 📚
Everyone else, please boost this post so we can connect with those in need. 🙏
Everyone else, please boost this post so we can connect with those in need. 🙏
January 16, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Did your child lose their book collection in the Los Angeles fires? Are you a teacher at a school that lost its library or your classroom library? Whether you need one book or a whole library, we can replace your books. 📚
Everyone else, please boost this post so we can connect with those in need. 🙏
Everyone else, please boost this post so we can connect with those in need. 🙏
Several times daily I lament the existence of so. much. stupid.
Houmin things are just so so stoopid whatis wronge with yu guise
January 16, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Several times daily I lament the existence of so. much. stupid.
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Former CA First Lady @mariashriver.bsky.social has compiled this vetted list of charities helping those impacted by the Southern California fires including CA Community Fdn, World Food Kitchen, Pasadena Humane Society & more
www.today.com/news/climate...
www.today.com/news/climate...
How to help people impacted by the California fires
Here is a list of organizations vetted and approved by NBC News.
www.today.com
January 10, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Former CA First Lady @mariashriver.bsky.social has compiled this vetted list of charities helping those impacted by the Southern California fires including CA Community Fdn, World Food Kitchen, Pasadena Humane Society & more
www.today.com/news/climate...
www.today.com/news/climate...
😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂 but am I really joking? 😬
January 7, 2025 at 5:07 AM
😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂 but am I really joking? 😬
Had this thought today myself 🤣🤔🤣🤔🫠
It’s either Thursday or Tuesday but also might be Wednesday
January 3, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Had this thought today myself 🤣🤔🤣🤔🫠
Multiple family members here. You never know who you might be hurting with your words.
❤️
Someone that you know and even love-
🧡
A family member, a trusted friend, colleague, parishioner, neighbor or the person stopped at a red light next to you-
💛
Is a member of the #LGBTQ community.
💚
YOU just may not know it.
Be kind and inclusive.
💙
Homosexuality is not a choice-
Homophobia is.
💜
Someone that you know and even love-
🧡
A family member, a trusted friend, colleague, parishioner, neighbor or the person stopped at a red light next to you-
💛
Is a member of the #LGBTQ community.
💚
YOU just may not know it.
Be kind and inclusive.
💙
Homosexuality is not a choice-
Homophobia is.
💜
December 31, 2024 at 1:58 AM
Multiple family members here. You never know who you might be hurting with your words.
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If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.
-- J.R.R. Tolkien
-- J.R.R. Tolkien
December 24, 2024 at 1:26 PM
If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.
-- J.R.R. Tolkien
-- J.R.R. Tolkien
Definitely not silent, but still beautiful.
When you’re a parent, not every “Silent Night” is silent.
Cherish them anyway.
Wishing you peace and joy this Christmas.
____
🎥 via thiyhauk.2018 on IG.
Cherish them anyway.
Wishing you peace and joy this Christmas.
____
🎥 via thiyhauk.2018 on IG.
December 24, 2024 at 3:25 PM
Definitely not silent, but still beautiful.
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I love how people think those little cheese knives are for serving cheese, like awwww that's cute no those are for *defending* your cheese, trust no one
December 22, 2024 at 6:09 PM
I love how people think those little cheese knives are for serving cheese, like awwww that's cute no those are for *defending* your cheese, trust no one
So tired of this narrative.
Hey corporate media,
Thou shalt not spend thousands of hours on one CEO’s shooting and only one hour on a classroom of children.
Thou shalt not spend thousands of hours on one CEO’s shooting and only one hour on a classroom of children.
December 17, 2024 at 4:04 AM
So tired of this narrative.
I’ll make that ball spin, by hook or by crook! 😂 Too adorable!
Your toddler wants nothing more than to be like you.
To walk like you. To talk like you. To emulate your every move.
And sometimes they can get pretty creative about their approach.
I just love this video shared to TT by h3yitskaylee.
(Thread 🧵)
To walk like you. To talk like you. To emulate your every move.
And sometimes they can get pretty creative about their approach.
I just love this video shared to TT by h3yitskaylee.
(Thread 🧵)
December 15, 2024 at 2:35 PM
I’ll make that ball spin, by hook or by crook! 😂 Too adorable!