Nancy
@ethersmith.bsky.social
Retired state administrator, married, mom to triplets. Enjoying animal posts, beautiful landscapes, nature, black coffee, red wine, dark beer, and no drama. Disabilities and child advocate. Appreciating and living in my present moment.
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Nancy
@ethersmith.bsky.social
· Apr 3
My childhood summertime requirements: string, chicken necks, my dad's homemade fishing weights, and a crab bushel basket. Life was good!
Beautiful, powerful, peaceful resistance.
February 17, 2026 at 7:22 AM
Beautiful, powerful, peaceful resistance.
I miss the America my mother loved.
February 15, 2026 at 9:03 PM
I miss the America my mother loved.
Appalling.
This is outrageous.
Americans often call Social Security at the most stressful times of their lives, such as when they've lost a loved one or become disabled.
They need fully trained experts (like the thousands DOGE forced out) on the other end of the line.
Americans often call Social Security at the most stressful times of their lives, such as when they've lost a loved one or become disabled.
They need fully trained experts (like the thousands DOGE forced out) on the other end of the line.
‘Suicide is only one option:’ Social Security staff newly assigned to phone duties raise concerns over training
Experts and SSA employees question wisdom of telling callers in crisis that suicide is an option.
www.govexec.com
February 13, 2026 at 8:27 PM
Appalling.
Puppy Bowl!
This year, the Puppy Bowl isn’t just about puppies. Older dogs are getting some attention, too.
Not just pups this time: 'Puppy Bowl' embraces older dogs
The Puppy Bowl this year isn't just about puppies. Older dogs are getting attention with a halftime showdown between Team Oldies and Team Goldies.
bit.ly
February 8, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Puppy Bowl!
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Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara: "People have had enough. This is the third shooting in less than 3 weeks. The MPD went the entire year last year recovering about 900 guns from the street, arresting hundreds of violent offenders, and we didn't shoot anyone ... this is not sustainable."
January 25, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara: "People have had enough. This is the third shooting in less than 3 weeks. The MPD went the entire year last year recovering about 900 guns from the street, arresting hundreds of violent offenders, and we didn't shoot anyone ... this is not sustainable."
Ally's keeping an eye on the pot roast.
January 25, 2026 at 11:07 AM
Ally's keeping an eye on the pot roast.
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Cold weather tips for pets.
NB: *Knock on your car hood to check for cats (which may have climbed up inside for warmth)*
NB: *Knock on your car hood to check for cats (which may have climbed up inside for warmth)*
January 23, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Cold weather tips for pets.
NB: *Knock on your car hood to check for cats (which may have climbed up inside for warmth)*
NB: *Knock on your car hood to check for cats (which may have climbed up inside for warmth)*
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Meet Marley and his Sister Mila
They are from Greenland
Their Message for Trump
Did you know Indigenous People in Greenland are overwhelmingly the Inuit, primarily the
Kalaallit, who make up 90% of the population
They have lived in Greenland for thousands of years
Please listen to them
⬇️⬇️⬇️
They are from Greenland
Their Message for Trump
Did you know Indigenous People in Greenland are overwhelmingly the Inuit, primarily the
Kalaallit, who make up 90% of the population
They have lived in Greenland for thousands of years
Please listen to them
⬇️⬇️⬇️
January 14, 2026 at 10:17 PM
Meet Marley and his Sister Mila
They are from Greenland
Their Message for Trump
Did you know Indigenous People in Greenland are overwhelmingly the Inuit, primarily the
Kalaallit, who make up 90% of the population
They have lived in Greenland for thousands of years
Please listen to them
⬇️⬇️⬇️
They are from Greenland
Their Message for Trump
Did you know Indigenous People in Greenland are overwhelmingly the Inuit, primarily the
Kalaallit, who make up 90% of the population
They have lived in Greenland for thousands of years
Please listen to them
⬇️⬇️⬇️
Philadelphia for the win.
This is stunning. Listen to this in Philadelphia.
Thousands singing “Hey-Oh, we won’t be silent while our friends are gunned down.”
Really listen to it.
Thousands singing “Hey-Oh, we won’t be silent while our friends are gunned down.”
Really listen to it.
January 11, 2026 at 10:24 AM
Philadelphia for the win.
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The Norwegian Nobel Prize committee has been forced to make a statement, declaring that the prize cannot be transferred.
It's hard even to comprehend how stupid this has become
It's hard even to comprehend how stupid this has become
January 10, 2026 at 9:15 AM
The Norwegian Nobel Prize committee has been forced to make a statement, declaring that the prize cannot be transferred.
It's hard even to comprehend how stupid this has become
It's hard even to comprehend how stupid this has become
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Moskowitz on Noem: "Is she hiding her face like her ICE agents now? By the way - is this what the $800b went to? Every day we see her after some new tragedy, she's wearing a different outfit with a different hat. She looks ridiculous. She deserves to be removed from her job, & if not impeached."
January 8, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Moskowitz on Noem: "Is she hiding her face like her ICE agents now? By the way - is this what the $800b went to? Every day we see her after some new tragedy, she's wearing a different outfit with a different hat. She looks ridiculous. She deserves to be removed from her job, & if not impeached."
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I invite all Americans to join Minnesota in a day of unity tomorrow.
January 9, 2026 at 12:15 AM
I invite all Americans to join Minnesota in a day of unity tomorrow.
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It would be so cool if the United States Congress still existed.
January 4, 2026 at 5:04 AM
It would be so cool if the United States Congress still existed.
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Isn't it odd that the United States has enough money to suddenly run Venezuela, but not enough to run our own country?
There is always cash in the piggy bank for bombs to kill people, but never for healthcare to keep them alive.
There is always cash in the piggy bank for bombs to kill people, but never for healthcare to keep them alive.
January 4, 2026 at 12:10 AM
Isn't it odd that the United States has enough money to suddenly run Venezuela, but not enough to run our own country?
There is always cash in the piggy bank for bombs to kill people, but never for healthcare to keep them alive.
There is always cash in the piggy bank for bombs to kill people, but never for healthcare to keep them alive.
So t1rue. ⬇️
It's an old and obvious pattern. An unpopular president - failing on the economy and losing his grip on power at home - decides to launch a war for regime change abroad.
The American people don’t want to “run” a foreign country while our leaders fail to improve life in this one.
The American people don’t want to “run” a foreign country while our leaders fail to improve life in this one.
January 3, 2026 at 10:37 PM
So t1rue. ⬇️
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Hey friends! I did a TEDx talk and it's now up on the TED Conferences YouTube. It's possibly the best and most important talk I've ever done.
I would ask that you watch it, and please SHARE it broadly and widely. Thank you! youtu.be/dVG8W-0p6vg #AI #Tech #TED
I would ask that you watch it, and please SHARE it broadly and widely. Thank you! youtu.be/dVG8W-0p6vg #AI #Tech #TED
Tech Promised Everything. Did it deliver? | Scott Hanselman | TEDxPortland
YouTube video by TEDx Talks
youtu.be
July 17, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Hey friends! I did a TEDx talk and it's now up on the TED Conferences YouTube. It's possibly the best and most important talk I've ever done.
I would ask that you watch it, and please SHARE it broadly and widely. Thank you! youtu.be/dVG8W-0p6vg #AI #Tech #TED
I would ask that you watch it, and please SHARE it broadly and widely. Thank you! youtu.be/dVG8W-0p6vg #AI #Tech #TED
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What the KENNEDY Center used to be…
Remember that time Aretha Franklin performed at the 2015 Kennedy Center Honors, paying tribute to Carole King, who co-wrote “You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman,” and it brought a tear to Obama’s eye and everyone to their feet? And Carole King’s reaction. Wow.
Remember that time Aretha Franklin performed at the 2015 Kennedy Center Honors, paying tribute to Carole King, who co-wrote “You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman,” and it brought a tear to Obama’s eye and everyone to their feet? And Carole King’s reaction. Wow.
January 1, 2026 at 5:04 AM
What the KENNEDY Center used to be…
Remember that time Aretha Franklin performed at the 2015 Kennedy Center Honors, paying tribute to Carole King, who co-wrote “You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman,” and it brought a tear to Obama’s eye and everyone to their feet? And Carole King’s reaction. Wow.
Remember that time Aretha Franklin performed at the 2015 Kennedy Center Honors, paying tribute to Carole King, who co-wrote “You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman,” and it brought a tear to Obama’s eye and everyone to their feet? And Carole King’s reaction. Wow.
For last year's words belong to last year's language. And next year's words await another voice.
-- T.S. Eliot
-- T.S. Eliot
January 1, 2026 at 10:26 AM
For last year's words belong to last year's language. And next year's words await another voice.
-- T.S. Eliot
-- T.S. Eliot
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Thank you to all the performers who are canceling their events at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
December 30, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Thank you to all the performers who are canceling their events at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
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This message hits hard.
December 27, 2025 at 8:38 PM
This message hits hard.
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The White House claims the vote to rename the Kennedy Center was “unanimous.” That is false. I was muted on the call and denied the opportunity to speak or register my opposition. That is not consensus. That is censorship.
December 18, 2025 at 7:42 PM
The White House claims the vote to rename the Kennedy Center was “unanimous.” That is false. I was muted on the call and denied the opportunity to speak or register my opposition. That is not consensus. That is censorship.
Ally loves cookie baking season!
December 16, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Ally loves cookie baking season!