M. A. Monnin
mysteryauthor-ma.bsky.social
M. A. Monnin
@mysteryauthor-ma.bsky.social
Mystery Author
Child of the Cold War
Intrepid Traveler
Guppy Membership
SinC, ITW, MWA, SFMS
Mid-America Romance Authors President
Yikes! Looks like Stepford wives.
"It's a campaign (...) depicting an America that doesn't exist. It idealizes a white, male-dominated workforce in a country of church-going nuclear families."

@ashendruk.com takes a closer look at the AI slop coming out of the US Department of Labor.
The demons are on show at the US Department of Labor
These posters are the scariest thing I've seen in a while.
www.not-ship.com
November 9, 2025 at 10:16 PM
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Today, Mike Johnson will keep the House adjourned for the 95th day out of the last 107.

12 days of work in 107 days.

With full pay and benefits.

The senate has been working, so this is not about the shutdown.

It is about avoiding a vote to release the Epstein files.
November 7, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Fall color to brighten your day.
November 6, 2025 at 10:35 PM
You can hear the weight of that telephone dial. #TCMParty #TheDayoftheJackal
November 6, 2025 at 2:19 AM
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The government shutdown is taking a growing toll on air traffic controllers who are working without pay. Staffing shortages led to big delays over the weekend, raising concerns about travel chaos. n.pr/3JGPkWR
Air traffic controllers warn of 'tipping point' as U.S. government shutdown drags on
The government shutdown is taking a growing toll on air traffic controllers who are working without pay. Staffing shortages led to big delays over the weekend, raising concerns about travel chaos.
n.pr
November 5, 2025 at 10:47 AM
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Okay so here’s a prime example of folks getting the #ElectionDay runaround.

My polling place got changed at the last minute. BUT they are required to tell you where your new place is!

Give them any form of ID and they should hand you something like this. Do not let them turn you away!
November 4, 2025 at 4:09 PM
First frost. He's happy. #frost #gardens #husky
November 2, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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Trump, Hegseth, and senior military commanders murdered 3 more people last night and the homicides near 100 people, and they expect you to take their word for it that they were transporting drugs and accept it. They murder whoever they want whenever they want.
November 2, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Good to know.
npr.org NPR @npr.org · 8d
Social media can push us to the dark side, with negative content. A new study finds watching inspiring videos for just 3 minutes a day is on par with meditation for boosting mood and reducing stress.
Got 3 minutes? This habit may help boost hope and reduce stress
Social media can push us to the dark side, with negative content. A new study finds watching inspiring videos for just 3 minutes a day is on par with meditation for boosting mood and reducing stress.
n.pr
November 2, 2025 at 11:14 AM
@issegyptomania.bsky.social anyone else trying to watch the GEM opening ceremonies on TikTok? I think they overwhelmed the system. All I get is the intro on loop, with no sound.
#GEM #Egyptomania
November 1, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Wish I could be there for the GEM's opening ceremonies, but I'll be watching from afar. Research for my next Intrepid Traveler mystery. #authorlife #writingcommunity
The Grand Egyptian Museum, which is set to officially open Saturday, highlights Egypt’s ancient civilization and is a centerpiece of the government’s drive to boost the tourist industry, a major source of foreign currency in the cash-strapped country. https://to.pbs.org/47rL3jr
Grand Egyptian Museum showcasing 50,000 artifacts set to open after years of delays
The museum, which is set to officially open Saturday, highlights Egypt's ancient civilization and is a centerpiece of the government’s drive to boost the tourist industry, a major source of foreign cu...
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November 1, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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not only rewriting history. rewriting the concept of crime, punishment and the purpose of DoJ to conform to Trump's reality
November 1, 2025 at 11:51 AM
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The Trump administration’s effort to rewrite history continues with more firings at DOJ. I’ll join MSNBC at 8 AM to discuss.
www.msnbc.com/msnbc/news/p...
Two U.S. prosecutors put on leave after seeking 27 months in jail for Jan. 6 rioter
Taylor Taranto brought illegal guns and ammunition to former President Barack Obama’s house in 2023.
www.msnbc.com
November 1, 2025 at 11:44 AM
First up tonight #HorrorOfDracula You can't go wrong with Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee. #HammerHorror
October 31, 2025 at 11:42 PM
ABC and Youtube have until 2pm to put my soap back on the air. I love Sonny, but even with the dimples, he's not worth $12.99/month plus tax. #GH
October 31, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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Trump and Republicans in Congress are willing to let 16 million kids in America go hungry to make a political point.

Disgusting.

Mr. President: Release the SNAP emergency funds that Congress appropriated.
Bernie to Trump: Obey the Law, Release SNAP Emergency Funds
YouTube video by Senator Bernie Sanders
youtu.be
October 31, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Happy Halloween!
October 31, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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CARTOON OF THE DAY

(From @mluckovichajc)
October 31, 2025 at 12:57 AM
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Never in the history of the US has any president openly and repeatedly called for the investigation, arrest & prosecution of his political opponents. While many continue to shrug these things off and normalize them, I will never stop pointing out that this is what autocrats do.
October 29, 2025 at 10:51 PM
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Before October ends, it’s worth reminding folks of the importance of breast cancer screening. Mammograms are recommended for 👻🐝 >40 and folks of all ages with higher risk of breast cancer. Everyone (even you, men!) should do self-examinations ~1x per month.
October 29, 2025 at 10:39 PM
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The Senate passed a resolution aimed at ending President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canada, with four Republicans joining Democrats to rebuke the administration's trade policies a day after they voted to terminate tariffs on Brazil. https://cnn.it/3WuHEKo
October 29, 2025 at 10:49 PM
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Dems: We’ll vote for a budget if you let sick people go to the doctor.

Republicans: Let us take doctors away from sick people or we’re gonna take food away from poor families.

#shutdown2025
October 29, 2025 at 10:49 PM
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Shutdown Assistance Map - Resources for Furloughed/Excepted Federal Workers - MyFEDBenefits myfedbenefitshelp.com/shutdown-ass...
Shutdown Assistance Map - Resources for Furloughed/Excepted Federal Workers - MyFEDBenefits
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October 26, 2025 at 1:45 AM
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What do Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Comcast, Meta, and HP have in common?

They all once pledged to stop donations to anyone who tried to overturn the 2020 election.

And now they're all donors to Trump's White House ballroom. https://popular.info/p/these-corporations-stopped-worrying
These Corporations Stopped Worrying About Democracy and Bought Trump a Ballroom
It has been nearly five years since the 2020 presidential election, but President Trump continues to baselessly insist i
popular.info
October 28, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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Turns out, climate is connected to health and human safety. Shocking, we know 🤯

Gosh, if only people were studying this as one big health problem... /s
To understand the climate connection to Hurricane Melissa, check out our real-time attribution page at @climatecentral.org: www.climatecentral.org/tropical-cyc...

"Climate change made the ocean temperatures along Melissa's path 500 to 900 times more likely."
October 28, 2025 at 9:42 PM