Joyce Linehan
@ashmont.bsky.social
Recovering bureaucrat. Lover of Mercy (the virtue and the dog). Bostonian. Student at The Flying University. No Kings, except Elvis. Neon by DJ Roberts. https://joycelinehan.substack.com/
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Joyce Linehan
@ashmont.bsky.social
· Oct 7
Mercy, Mercy, Mercy | Joyce Linehan | Substack
Writing about a collection of songs, loosely organized around a theme. Frequency is about twice a week. Until I retire. Then watch out. Click to read Mercy, Mercy, Mercy, by Joyce Linehan, a Substack ...
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Yes, of course I have one. Just like everybody else.
Today is the Feast of Mother Cabrini, the first American saint. The Italian-born nun came to the U.S. when she was in her late 30's, and endured all kinds of anti-immigrant hatred. She is the patron saint of immigrants. youtu.be/nKVA69YoR8Y
Hurray for the Riff Raff - PRECIOUS CARGO (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Hurray for the Riff Raff
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November 13, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Today is the Feast of Mother Cabrini, the first American saint. The Italian-born nun came to the U.S. when she was in her late 30's, and endured all kinds of anti-immigrant hatred. She is the patron saint of immigrants. youtu.be/nKVA69YoR8Y
Such a great example of why everyone should care about a governor's race even if they don't live in that governor's state. wapo.st/4prT7XB
Spanberger says University of Virginia should pause search for president
Virginia Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger called on the University of Virginia’s governing board to pause its presidential search until she can appoint new members, saying actions by the current board ha...
wapo.st
November 13, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Such a great example of why everyone should care about a governor's race even if they don't live in that governor's state. wapo.st/4prT7XB
Attn: Massachusetts artists. @masscreative.bsky.social is doing a Town Hall with the Health Connector to talk about what you need to know about this year's open enrollment. Details at the link.
DECEMBER ARTIVIST TOWN HALL — MASSCreative
We’re hosting the Massachusetts Health Connector for this Artivist Town Hall to answer your questions about open enrollment and get you insured.
www.mass-creative.org
November 12, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Attn: Massachusetts artists. @masscreative.bsky.social is doing a Town Hall with the Health Connector to talk about what you need to know about this year's open enrollment. Details at the link.
Yeah, that's not going to do it.
MLB, sportsbooks cap bets on individual pitches in response to pitch rigging scandal
Major League Baseball said its authorized gaming operators will cap bets on individual pitches at $200 and exclude them from parlays, a day after two Cleveland Guardians were indicted and accused of r...
apnews.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Yeah, that's not going to do it.
Giant of exotica Tak Shindo was born this day in 1920 in California. He was one of 120,000 Americans interned in camps in the 1940’s. (It CAN happen here!) After all of that, in 1944, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving as a language instructor. www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4U5... #veteransday
Stumbling
YouTube video by Tak Shindo - Topic
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November 11, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Giant of exotica Tak Shindo was born this day in 1920 in California. He was one of 120,000 Americans interned in camps in the 1940’s. (It CAN happen here!) After all of that, in 1944, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving as a language instructor. www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4U5... #veteransday
This kind of reminds me of the time when I was ten and I told my sister if we could go see the movie I wanted to see this time, we would go see the movie she wanted to see next time. She fell for it. But I lied.
November 11, 2025 at 1:11 AM
This kind of reminds me of the time when I was ten and I told my sister if we could go see the movie I wanted to see this time, we would go see the movie she wanted to see next time. She fell for it. But I lied.
Birthday music.
The Week in Birthdays, November 10 to 16
Tak Shindo, George Soulé, Cheryl Dilcher, Ayshea, Odia Coates, Idris Muhammad, Little Willie John, Yaphet Kotto, Joe Bataan, Joy of Cooking
joycelinehan.substack.com
November 10, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Birthday music.
“Each time a man stands up for an ideal, or acts to improve the lot of others, or strikes out against injustice, he sends forth a tiny ripple of hope.” - RFK
Why I Am Resigning
A federal judge explains his reasoning for leaving the bench.
www.theatlantic.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:46 AM
“Each time a man stands up for an ideal, or acts to improve the lot of others, or strikes out against injustice, he sends forth a tiny ripple of hope.” - RFK
PUT THAT FORK DOWN NOW.
Trump administration demands that states 'undo' full SNAP benefit payments
A new order from the Trump administration tells states to "undo" any full SNAP benefit payments made in November.
www.cnbc.com
November 9, 2025 at 5:41 PM
PUT THAT FORK DOWN NOW.
Some music for Cambodian Independence Day
Ten for Today: Cambodian Independence Day
Ros Serey Sothea, Sinn Sisamouth, Mao Sareth, Eng Nary, Baksey Cham Krong, Yol Aularong, Pen Ran, Drakkar, Pou Vannary, Dengue Fever
joycelinehan.substack.com
November 9, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Some music for Cambodian Independence Day
Congratulations to those who voted for this!
How the Trump Administration Is Giving Even More Tax Breaks to the Wealthy
www.nytimes.com
November 8, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Congratulations to those who voted for this!
The House Committee is likely to send a CRIMINAL REFERRAL to the DOJ claiming the president of this university lied about diversity initiatives. The lawyer quoted in the article is correct -- it's a political lynching, and Washington is the first Black president to serve the school. wapo.st/3JOvitB
House Republicans say a Virginia college president lied to Congress over DEI
The House Judiciary committee is likely to send a criminal referral to the Justice Department of George Mason President Gregory Washington, according to two people familiar with the matter.
wapo.st
November 7, 2025 at 10:34 AM
The House Committee is likely to send a CRIMINAL REFERRAL to the DOJ claiming the president of this university lied about diversity initiatives. The lawyer quoted in the article is correct -- it's a political lynching, and Washington is the first Black president to serve the school. wapo.st/3JOvitB
It was my honor today at the State House to present the Anna Elliot Tichnor award on behalf of the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners to Kim Charleson, Executive Director of the Perkins Braille and Talking Book Library. Kim has spent her career making library materials accessible to all.
November 7, 2025 at 12:43 AM
It was my honor today at the State House to present the Anna Elliot Tichnor award on behalf of the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners to Kim Charleson, Executive Director of the Perkins Braille and Talking Book Library. Kim has spent her career making library materials accessible to all.
13 years ago this evening, we elected Elizabeth Warren to the United States Senate. She remains the only woman ever elected to the Senate from Massachusetts.
November 7, 2025 at 12:30 AM
13 years ago this evening, we elected Elizabeth Warren to the United States Senate. She remains the only woman ever elected to the Senate from Massachusetts.
This might make a great sitcom.
Heritage staff in open revolt over leader’s defense of Tucker Carlson
At least five members of Heritage’s antisemitism task force resigned after Roberts defended Carlson’s interview with antisemitic white nationalist Nick Fuentes.
wapo.st
November 6, 2025 at 12:24 PM
This might make a great sitcom.
"(T)he two Democrats won so decisively because they also flipped a crucial sliver of voters who said they supported Mr. Trump in 2024."
Keep talking to the Trump voters you encounter.
Keep talking to the Trump voters you encounter.
Democrats Won Big Because They Won Over Trump Supporters
www.nytimes.com
November 6, 2025 at 11:22 AM
"(T)he two Democrats won so decisively because they also flipped a crucial sliver of voters who said they supported Mr. Trump in 2024."
Keep talking to the Trump voters you encounter.
Keep talking to the Trump voters you encounter.
Point missed.
Opinion | Mamdani’s Victory Is Less Significant Than You Think
www.nytimes.com
November 6, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Point missed.
Today would be a really good day to start this, which we've been asking for since February.
Please, We Need a Daily Briefing
My piece in Commonwealth Beacon Magazine
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November 5, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Today would be a really good day to start this, which we've been asking for since February.
On this day in diversity in 1935, Parker Brothers launched the game Monopoly, after acquiring it from a guy named Darrow who stole it from Elizabeth Magie, creator of "The Landlord's Game." www.youtube.com/watch?v=1K8w...
Don't Pass Go
YouTube video by Chumbawamba - Topic
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November 5, 2025 at 12:20 PM
On this day in diversity in 1935, Parker Brothers launched the game Monopoly, after acquiring it from a guy named Darrow who stole it from Elizabeth Magie, creator of "The Landlord's Game." www.youtube.com/watch?v=1K8w...
Today in diversity: Mary Sherman Morgan, who invented the liquid fuel that powered the rocket that boosted the first U.S. satellite in 1957, was born this day 1921. It probably goes without saying that she overcame some things, but I looked it up, and she did, in fact, overcome a lot of things.
Kate Bush - Rocket Man - Official Music Video
YouTube video by KateBushMusic
www.youtube.com
November 4, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Today in diversity: Mary Sherman Morgan, who invented the liquid fuel that powered the rocket that boosted the first U.S. satellite in 1957, was born this day 1921. It probably goes without saying that she overcame some things, but I looked it up, and she did, in fact, overcome a lot of things.
Headed out to vote in a few hours. In the Boston City Council at-large race, I will proudly cast a vote for my friend Alexandra Valdez. If you are a Boston voter, I hope you will consider giving her one of your four votes.
Alexandra Valdez for Boston City Council | Vote #3
A leader dedicated to equity, inclusion, and opportunity for every Boston neighborhood.
www.valdezforboston.com
November 4, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Headed out to vote in a few hours. In the Boston City Council at-large race, I will proudly cast a vote for my friend Alexandra Valdez. If you are a Boston voter, I hope you will consider giving her one of your four votes.
The Week in Birthdays. And a bit of baseball.
The Week in Birthdays: November 3 to 9
Mable John, Molly Drake, Jackie Verdell, Loleatta Holloway, Eloise Laws, Chi Coltrane, Camille Bob & The Lollipops, J.J. Jackson’s Dilemma, Bonnie Bramlett, Minnie Riperton
joycelinehan.substack.com
November 3, 2025 at 10:57 AM
The Week in Birthdays. And a bit of baseball.
Noting ten musicians we've lost since All Souls Day last year.
Ten For Today: All Souls Day
Leah Kunkel, Reparata and The Delrons, Sugar Pie DeSanto, Brenton Wood, Ed Askew, Bill Fay, Michael Hurley, Jeannie Seely, Terry Reid, Addrisi Brothers
joycelinehan.substack.com
November 2, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Noting ten musicians we've lost since All Souls Day last year.
Songs about saints, for All Saints' Day.
Ten For Today: All Saints' Day (Now Annual)
Lord Kitchener, The Dominoes, Mary Lou Williams, The Monkees, The Sensational Alex Harvey Band, Mickey Newbury, Flash and The Pan, Game Theory, Tom Waits, Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds
open.substack.com
November 1, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Songs about saints, for All Saints' Day.
I am excited to be speaking on November 12 at the annual meeting of the Sawyer Free Library in Gloucester. If you live up that way, I would LOVE to see you. It is open to the public. It's a public library!
Local Event: Sawyer Free Library Annual Meeting and Reception
Check out the latest community post from one of your neighbors. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)
patch.com
October 28, 2025 at 3:39 PM
I am excited to be speaking on November 12 at the annual meeting of the Sawyer Free Library in Gloucester. If you live up that way, I would LOVE to see you. It is open to the public. It's a public library!