Saranne
@seesunshine.bsky.social
Cats, books, hiking, music, home-cooked meals, family, adventure friends, Orthodox Christianity, gardening...most of my favorite things in no particular order. Open to DMs for platonic exchanges only - if you're looking for love or money, look elsewhere. 😅
Howard Buffett & his wife have their home in my community. Their contributions to our little Midwest city have been immeasurable. ❤️
He spent a lot of time in Ukraine prior to the war working with farmers. It warms my heart to see his continued support of Ukraine & her people! 💙💛🇺🇦
He spent a lot of time in Ukraine prior to the war working with farmers. It warms my heart to see his continued support of Ukraine & her people! 💙💛🇺🇦
⚡️ Philanthropist Howard Buffett travels to Kupiansk suburb in Kharkiv Oblast to help evacuate civilians.
Buffett received a state award from President Volodymyr Zelensky in 2024, naming him a "National Legend of Ukraine."
Buffett received a state award from President Volodymyr Zelensky in 2024, naming him a "National Legend of Ukraine."
Philanthropist Howard Buffett travels to Kupiansk suburb in Kharkiv Oblast to help evacuate civilians
Buffett received a state award from President Volodymyr Zelensky in 2024, naming him a "National Legend of Ukraine."
kyivindependent.com
December 23, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Howard Buffett & his wife have their home in my community. Their contributions to our little Midwest city have been immeasurable. ❤️
He spent a lot of time in Ukraine prior to the war working with farmers. It warms my heart to see his continued support of Ukraine & her people! 💙💛🇺🇦
He spent a lot of time in Ukraine prior to the war working with farmers. It warms my heart to see his continued support of Ukraine & her people! 💙💛🇺🇦
Creating light even in the darkest of times. Slava svitla! 💛💙🇺🇦
Another beautiful Shchedryk performance amidst ruins.
It was set in what used to be a DTEK thermal power plant — now destroyed by russia.
The contrast between russia’s destructive nature and the Ukrainian will to create beauty even in the darkest times is palpable.
It was set in what used to be a DTEK thermal power plant — now destroyed by russia.
The contrast between russia’s destructive nature and the Ukrainian will to create beauty even in the darkest times is palpable.
December 22, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Creating light even in the darkest of times. Slava svitla! 💛💙🇺🇦
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Happiness can only be achieved by looking inward and learning to enjoy whatever life has and this requires transforming greed into gratitude. — St. John Chrysostom
December 22, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Happiness can only be achieved by looking inward and learning to enjoy whatever life has and this requires transforming greed into gratitude. — St. John Chrysostom
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No blood for oil
December 17, 2025 at 3:41 AM
No blood for oil
My fall project is now complete and ready for use! In Sept, I found this neglected little beauty at an estate sale. It is a 1930s sewing rocking chair with a built-in drawer under the seat. I cleaned the old finish, hubby repaired some cracks & then I applied layer after layer of linseed oil.
December 15, 2025 at 1:13 AM
My fall project is now complete and ready for use! In Sept, I found this neglected little beauty at an estate sale. It is a 1930s sewing rocking chair with a built-in drawer under the seat. I cleaned the old finish, hubby repaired some cracks & then I applied layer after layer of linseed oil.
Martine Navratilova has been a hero of mine since I was a young girl in the 1980s. Her powerful message here confirms that I chose a good hero! Give it a listen... 💪🏻❤️🤍💙
"I will not be quiet. Not speaking out — it equals resignation."
Tennis legend Martina Navratilova on the importance of standing up to Trump and his enablers:
Tennis legend Martina Navratilova on the importance of standing up to Trump and his enablers:
December 10, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Martine Navratilova has been a hero of mine since I was a young girl in the 1980s. Her powerful message here confirms that I chose a good hero! Give it a listen... 💪🏻❤️🤍💙
I received "happy mail" from Ukraine today! These are even more beautiful & detailed in person than the picture captures. 🥰 If you are looking for meticulously crafted beadwork that supports a Ukrainian artist, check out @ukrainianart.bsky.social! Nadiia's on Etsy!
December 9, 2025 at 11:07 PM
I received "happy mail" from Ukraine today! These are even more beautiful & detailed in person than the picture captures. 🥰 If you are looking for meticulously crafted beadwork that supports a Ukrainian artist, check out @ukrainianart.bsky.social! Nadiia's on Etsy!
I love my local library! 📚
If you’re looking for proof that magical places still exist, I ask you to simply walk into your local library.
December 7, 2025 at 7:50 PM
I love my local library! 📚
If you've ever wondered what keeps your mail person going through the long, cold, snowy days of the holiday season - it's cookie trays from thoughtful customers! Remember to leave a porch light on for these short days & make sure to thank your letter carrier! ❄️🎄
December 6, 2025 at 10:48 PM
If you've ever wondered what keeps your mail person going through the long, cold, snowy days of the holiday season - it's cookie trays from thoughtful customers! Remember to leave a porch light on for these short days & make sure to thank your letter carrier! ❄️🎄
Ukraine is not a mess.
Ukraine is a home.
A wounded home, yes, but real and full of life.
Of people who refuse to disappear.
Of families who hold each other close in stairwells while sirens echo through the night.
Full of soldiers who fight with a loyalty the world does not always deserve.
Ukraine is a home.
A wounded home, yes, but real and full of life.
Of people who refuse to disappear.
Of families who hold each other close in stairwells while sirens echo through the night.
Full of soldiers who fight with a loyalty the world does not always deserve.
November 27, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Ukraine is not a mess.
Ukraine is a home.
A wounded home, yes, but real and full of life.
Of people who refuse to disappear.
Of families who hold each other close in stairwells while sirens echo through the night.
Full of soldiers who fight with a loyalty the world does not always deserve.
Ukraine is a home.
A wounded home, yes, but real and full of life.
Of people who refuse to disappear.
Of families who hold each other close in stairwells while sirens echo through the night.
Full of soldiers who fight with a loyalty the world does not always deserve.
Now this looks like a real & just peace agreement! 🇺🇦
❗️🇪🇺🇺🇦 The full text of the EU plan to end the war in Ukraine is published by The Telegraph
November 24, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Now this looks like a real & just peace agreement! 🇺🇦
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Well, well, well....
Let's think about why the Russians leaked it and why Trump is pushing for it at this particular moment. Could they think his days in the White House are numbered and they need to grab whatever they can?
Let's think about why the Russians leaked it and why Trump is pushing for it at this particular moment. Could they think his days in the White House are numbered and they need to grab whatever they can?
November 23, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Well, well, well....
Let's think about why the Russians leaked it and why Trump is pushing for it at this particular moment. Could they think his days in the White House are numbered and they need to grab whatever they can?
Let's think about why the Russians leaked it and why Trump is pushing for it at this particular moment. Could they think his days in the White House are numbered and they need to grab whatever they can?
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"Above all, Europe MUST accept that US leadership is not coming back - not in 2028, not in 2032. Waiting for Washington is self-destructive for Europe and harmful to Ukraine.
I want to say this clearly one more time: stop running to Washington for rescue. U.S. leadership is gone and not coming back"
I want to say this clearly one more time: stop running to Washington for rescue. U.S. leadership is gone and not coming back"
Europe and Ukraine are on their own - my first long form Substack on Trump’s 28 point "peace plan"
open.substack.com/pub/vladvexl...
open.substack.com/pub/vladvexl...
Trump's 28 point plan: big-picture analysis
Europe and Ukraine are on their own
open.substack.com
November 22, 2025 at 9:15 PM
"Above all, Europe MUST accept that US leadership is not coming back - not in 2028, not in 2032. Waiting for Washington is self-destructive for Europe and harmful to Ukraine.
I want to say this clearly one more time: stop running to Washington for rescue. U.S. leadership is gone and not coming back"
I want to say this clearly one more time: stop running to Washington for rescue. U.S. leadership is gone and not coming back"
Today is Holodomor Memorial Day. May their memory be eternal! 🙏🏻
November 22, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Today is Holodomor Memorial Day. May their memory be eternal! 🙏🏻
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I’ve been in a room with Putin. He calls Ukrainians “Russians with accents.” His real fear isn’t NATO expansion, it’s democracy expansion. It shatters his entire argument for dictatorship at home. Because if Ukrainians embrace freedom, Russians may demand the same.
November 22, 2025 at 1:54 AM
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The Russian surrender plan for Ukraine endorsed by Trump should be categorically rejected by Zelensky
November 22, 2025 at 12:58 AM
The Russian surrender plan for Ukraine endorsed by Trump should be categorically rejected by Zelensky
Blessed Feast of the Entry of the Theotokos into the Temple to all who observe!
November 21, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Blessed Feast of the Entry of the Theotokos into the Temple to all who observe!
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We have a US administration trying to bully Ukrainians into accepting Russia’s proposal that their sovereignty be undone. Aside from the naked injustice of this, there are five basic practical reasons why it would make the world far more dangerous.
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snyder.substack.com/p/the-putin-...
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snyder.substack.com/p/the-putin-...
The Putin-Witkoff Plan Worsens the War
Five Reasons the US should not help Russia subjugate Ukraine
snyder.substack.com
November 20, 2025 at 11:02 PM
We have a US administration trying to bully Ukrainians into accepting Russia’s proposal that their sovereignty be undone. Aside from the naked injustice of this, there are five basic practical reasons why it would make the world far more dangerous.
(video)
snyder.substack.com/p/the-putin-...
(video)
snyder.substack.com/p/the-putin-...
One of my customers put up a fun new mailbox this week! I love all the details, especially the Heineken bottle cap wheel hubs. 🚂
November 15, 2025 at 3:52 PM
One of my customers put up a fun new mailbox this week! I love all the details, especially the Heineken bottle cap wheel hubs. 🚂
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A trillion dollars is one thousand billion dollars; a billion dollars is one thousand million dollars. Minimum wage has stayed seven dollars & twenty-five cents since 2009. All of this is a choice made repeatedly.
Our self destruction is deliberate and it is well funded.
Our self destruction is deliberate and it is well funded.
In an era of skyrocketing CEO pay, Tesla shareholders overwhelmingly approved a $1 trillion pay package intended to keep Elon Musk in charge of the company for the next decade. https://wapo.st/4oTKbcZ
November 7, 2025 at 12:41 AM
A trillion dollars is one thousand billion dollars; a billion dollars is one thousand million dollars. Minimum wage has stayed seven dollars & twenty-five cents since 2009. All of this is a choice made repeatedly.
Our self destruction is deliberate and it is well funded.
Our self destruction is deliberate and it is well funded.
Happy Birthday to my mail truck! 🎈🥳 It was manufactured before a lot of my coworkers were born. 😅
November 7, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Happy Birthday to my mail truck! 🎈🥳 It was manufactured before a lot of my coworkers were born. 😅
What a beautiful sunset tonight! 😍
November 7, 2025 at 1:04 AM
What a beautiful sunset tonight! 😍
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This is what a New Era looks like.
November 5, 2025 at 11:57 PM
This is what a New Era looks like.
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Not only should you not mock the poor man, you should admire him. Behold, he leads a struggle on the battlefield of this world with much less means than you. — St Nikolai Velimirovich
October 28, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Not only should you not mock the poor man, you should admire him. Behold, he leads a struggle on the battlefield of this world with much less means than you. — St Nikolai Velimirovich