Ilene Goldman
@ilenegold.bsky.social
she/her
author, history nerd, sporadic quilter, lapsed knitter, novice crocheter, avid reader, dog mom, animal rescue volunteer, world's slowest swimmer
www.ilenegoldman.com
author, history nerd, sporadic quilter, lapsed knitter, novice crocheter, avid reader, dog mom, animal rescue volunteer, world's slowest swimmer
www.ilenegoldman.com
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Ilene Goldman
@ilenegold.bsky.social
· Dec 26
Meet My Books:
Greeks Bearing Gifts—a “Twilight Zone” meets Stephen King horror novella (spooky, not scary)
Outlaws—a contemporary retelling of the Robin Hood legend with Robin and his Merry Men as homeless veterans
📚💙
#Booksky
www.ilenegoldman.com/books
Greeks Bearing Gifts—a “Twilight Zone” meets Stephen King horror novella (spooky, not scary)
Outlaws—a contemporary retelling of the Robin Hood legend with Robin and his Merry Men as homeless veterans
📚💙
#Booksky
www.ilenegoldman.com/books
Update:
First draft still not finished. I was about halfway done when I realized I’d taken a wrong turn. The story wasn’t working.
Deleted all the way back to my first scene and am trying again.
#NYCMidnight #ShortStoryChallenge
First draft still not finished. I was about halfway done when I realized I’d taken a wrong turn. The story wasn’t working.
Deleted all the way back to my first scene and am trying again.
#NYCMidnight #ShortStoryChallenge
Update:
Story is outlined.
First scene (~300 words) is written.
Hope to have most, if not all, of a first draft done by tomorrow night. 🤞
#NYCMidnight #ShortStoryChallenge
Story is outlined.
First scene (~300 words) is written.
Hope to have most, if not all, of a first draft done by tomorrow night. 🤞
#NYCMidnight #ShortStoryChallenge
January 28, 2026 at 1:43 AM
Update:
First draft still not finished. I was about halfway done when I realized I’d taken a wrong turn. The story wasn’t working.
Deleted all the way back to my first scene and am trying again.
#NYCMidnight #ShortStoryChallenge
First draft still not finished. I was about halfway done when I realized I’d taken a wrong turn. The story wasn’t working.
Deleted all the way back to my first scene and am trying again.
#NYCMidnight #ShortStoryChallenge
Let’s help K Pancake get back on her feet! Every little bit helps.
gofund.me/79ed3dc94 So here's my news. Please help me get myself and my animals safe and stable.
Donate to Support for a New Beginning and Stability, organized by K Pancake
So due to *gestures at the world vaguely* and my failing health, I'm having to mak… K Pancake needs your support for Support for a New Beginning and Stability
gofund.me
January 27, 2026 at 8:46 PM
Let’s help K Pancake get back on her feet! Every little bit helps.
@thegoldenratio4.bsky.social Shark alert!
January 27, 2026 at 7:34 PM
@thegoldenratio4.bsky.social Shark alert!
I went with ditalini—and broth, instead my usual tomato sauce.
January 26, 2026 at 11:49 PM
I went with ditalini—and broth, instead my usual tomato sauce.
I want to see more candidates and officials speaking like this and standing with protestors like this.
They are the ones I will support and vote for.
(FYI—Stratton is running for Durbin’s senate seat.)
They are the ones I will support and vote for.
(FYI—Stratton is running for Durbin’s senate seat.)
January 26, 2026 at 9:17 PM
I want to see more candidates and officials speaking like this and standing with protestors like this.
They are the ones I will support and vote for.
(FYI—Stratton is running for Durbin’s senate seat.)
They are the ones I will support and vote for.
(FYI—Stratton is running for Durbin’s senate seat.)
Okay, Bluesky, help me figure out dinner.
I’m making pasta e ceci (pasta with chickpeas).
Do I use anelli (aka spaghetti-o’s) or ditalini?
Picture provided for reference.
You can’t see it in the photo, but the box of ditalini is also partially used.
TIA!
I’m making pasta e ceci (pasta with chickpeas).
Do I use anelli (aka spaghetti-o’s) or ditalini?
Picture provided for reference.
You can’t see it in the photo, but the box of ditalini is also partially used.
TIA!
January 26, 2026 at 9:11 PM
Okay, Bluesky, help me figure out dinner.
I’m making pasta e ceci (pasta with chickpeas).
Do I use anelli (aka spaghetti-o’s) or ditalini?
Picture provided for reference.
You can’t see it in the photo, but the box of ditalini is also partially used.
TIA!
I’m making pasta e ceci (pasta with chickpeas).
Do I use anelli (aka spaghetti-o’s) or ditalini?
Picture provided for reference.
You can’t see it in the photo, but the box of ditalini is also partially used.
TIA!
WOW.
“Peace isn’t what you ask for when the boot is already on someone’s neck.
Peace is what the powerful ask for when they don’t want to be interrupted.”
“Peace isn’t what you ask for when the boot is already on someone’s neck.
Peace is what the powerful ask for when they don’t want to be interrupted.”
January 25, 2026 at 11:30 PM
WOW.
“Peace isn’t what you ask for when the boot is already on someone’s neck.
Peace is what the powerful ask for when they don’t want to be interrupted.”
“Peace isn’t what you ask for when the boot is already on someone’s neck.
Peace is what the powerful ask for when they don’t want to be interrupted.”
Still too frozen for walkies, but okay to go out for a quick (as in QUICK) potty, much to Ozzie’s delight.
January 25, 2026 at 10:51 PM
Still too frozen for walkies, but okay to go out for a quick (as in QUICK) potty, much to Ozzie’s delight.
Reposted by Ilene Goldman
The march is now passing the Chicago city hall / Cook County hall building. The chant goes up,
"Minnesota don't you fear, we, the people, are right here"
"Minnesota don't you fear, we, the people, are right here"
January 25, 2026 at 8:46 PM
The march is now passing the Chicago city hall / Cook County hall building. The chant goes up,
"Minnesota don't you fear, we, the people, are right here"
"Minnesota don't you fear, we, the people, are right here"
C’mon, Mom. It’s time for bed.
January 25, 2026 at 3:23 AM
C’mon, Mom. It’s time for bed.
Critique partners needed! 👇
Looking for critique partners for @nycmidnight.bsky.social Short Story Round 1! Is that still a thing people do on Blue Sky or is it only in the forums and on Elon's app? #NYCMidnight #shortstorychallenge
January 25, 2026 at 1:35 AM
Critique partners needed! 👇
Update:
Story is outlined.
First scene (~300 words) is written.
Hope to have most, if not all, of a first draft done by tomorrow night. 🤞
#NYCMidnight #ShortStoryChallenge
Story is outlined.
First scene (~300 words) is written.
Hope to have most, if not all, of a first draft done by tomorrow night. 🤞
#NYCMidnight #ShortStoryChallenge
The Short Story Challenge 2026 is officially underway! View the 1st Round genre/subject/character assignments, a countdown to the deadline, and the story upload link at nycmidnight.co/4rf0kuU. Best of luck to the 5,000+ writers participating worldwide over the next eight days!
January 24, 2026 at 10:50 PM
Update:
Story is outlined.
First scene (~300 words) is written.
Hope to have most, if not all, of a first draft done by tomorrow night. 🤞
#NYCMidnight #ShortStoryChallenge
Story is outlined.
First scene (~300 words) is written.
Hope to have most, if not all, of a first draft done by tomorrow night. 🤞
#NYCMidnight #ShortStoryChallenge
But at least today I got book mail
January 24, 2026 at 9:38 PM
But at least today I got book mail
✅ Faxed Senator Durbin (because he’s unreachable by phone)
✅ Left a voicemail at Senator Duckworth’s Chicago office (because her DC VM box is full. GOOD JOB, ILLINOISANS!!)
I wish I had hope that would make a difference.
✅ Left a voicemail at Senator Duckworth’s Chicago office (because her DC VM box is full. GOOD JOB, ILLINOISANS!!)
I wish I had hope that would make a difference.
January 24, 2026 at 9:16 PM
✅ Faxed Senator Durbin (because he’s unreachable by phone)
✅ Left a voicemail at Senator Duckworth’s Chicago office (because her DC VM box is full. GOOD JOB, ILLINOISANS!!)
I wish I had hope that would make a difference.
✅ Left a voicemail at Senator Duckworth’s Chicago office (because her DC VM box is full. GOOD JOB, ILLINOISANS!!)
I wish I had hope that would make a difference.
Drop an alien that's not from Star Wars or Star Trek.
January 24, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Drop an alien that's not from Star Wars or Star Trek.
The Short Story Challenge 2026 is officially underway! View the 1st Round genre/subject/character assignments, a countdown to the deadline, and the story upload link at nycmidnight.co/4rf0kuU. Best of luck to the 5,000+ writers participating worldwide over the next eight days!
1st Round Assignments 2026 — nycmidnight
The Short Story Challenge 2026 is officially underway! This page contains the 1st Round assignments, a countdown to the submission deadline, details on how to upload your story, and more. Good luck, writers!
nycmidnight.co
January 24, 2026 at 5:41 AM
🤣🤣🤣
People reported seeing a sex toy affixed to the clock tower at Cornish Park in downtown Algonquin over the weekend before it was quickly removed by the village. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/01/23/c...
Crews remove sex toy that was found affixed to clock tower at Cornish Park in downtown Algonquin
People reported seeing a sex toy affixed to the clock tower at Cornish Park in downtown Algonquin over the weekend before it was quickly removed by the village.
www.lakemchenryscanner.com
January 23, 2026 at 11:10 PM
🤣🤣🤣
Way to go, Minnesota! ✊
Demonstrators as far as the eye can see. Current status of the march in Downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota for Ice Out of Minnesota. They are turning onto 3rd Street from 5th Avenue.
January 23, 2026 at 9:40 PM
Way to go, Minnesota! ✊
ORTHO: Your knee is going to be sore for the next day or two.
OZZIE: Imma rest my big heavy head on your sore knee.
OZZIE: Imma rest my big heavy head on your sore knee.
January 23, 2026 at 8:51 PM
ORTHO: Your knee is going to be sore for the next day or two.
OZZIE: Imma rest my big heavy head on your sore knee.
OZZIE: Imma rest my big heavy head on your sore knee.
Tell me your pet’s name with a gif.
January 23, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Tell me your pet’s name with a gif.
Let’s end the day the way we started: with 6:50 minutes of joy and community.
Let’s start the day with 6 minutes and 50 seconds of joy:
Earth, Wind & Fire - "Lets Groove" | Phil Wright Choreography | Ig : @phil_wright_
YouTube video by Phil Wright
m.youtube.com
January 23, 2026 at 12:16 AM
Let’s end the day the way we started: with 6:50 minutes of joy and community.
Let’s start the day with 6 minutes and 50 seconds of joy:
Earth, Wind & Fire - "Lets Groove" | Phil Wright Choreography | Ig : @phil_wright_
YouTube video by Phil Wright
m.youtube.com
January 22, 2026 at 3:08 PM
Let’s start the day with 6 minutes and 50 seconds of joy:
OMG
The Tundra Mobile is officially in service. 🚗
First ride = zero drama, maximum VIP energy. With a heated bed, and a cover for cold & windy days, the journey to his onsite water treadmill therapy just got much easier for this ol’ boy. He loves getting pulled around like the perfect prince he is. 👑🐾
First ride = zero drama, maximum VIP energy. With a heated bed, and a cover for cold & windy days, the journey to his onsite water treadmill therapy just got much easier for this ol’ boy. He loves getting pulled around like the perfect prince he is. 👑🐾
January 22, 2026 at 3:22 AM
OMG
Called my rep.
Told him to vote no on the DHS funding bill tomorrow.
Said that DHS is committing human rights abuses. They should be put on trial, not rewarded with more funds.
Told him to vote no on the DHS funding bill tomorrow.
Said that DHS is committing human rights abuses. They should be put on trial, not rewarded with more funds.
January 22, 2026 at 2:02 AM
Called my rep.
Told him to vote no on the DHS funding bill tomorrow.
Said that DHS is committing human rights abuses. They should be put on trial, not rewarded with more funds.
Told him to vote no on the DHS funding bill tomorrow.
Said that DHS is committing human rights abuses. They should be put on trial, not rewarded with more funds.
Someone has discovered selfies.
January 21, 2026 at 11:51 PM
Someone has discovered selfies.