Jane French
@janefrench.bsky.social
Writer of tight but lyrical medical appointment and caregiving reports | published widely in family email streams | family caregiver | advocate for low-income older adults.
so many wtf's in this. but... "ICE agents said that in Buffalo Culleton had signed documents agreeing to be deported. Culleton said he did not agree and that the signatures were not his. The judge noted irregularities in ICE’s court documents but sided with the agency."
Seamus Culleton, who has lived in US for two decades, faces deportation after being arrested on way home from work
Irish man with valid US work permit held in ICE detention for five months
www.theguardian.com
February 9, 2026 at 9:43 PM
so many wtf's in this. but... "ICE agents said that in Buffalo Culleton had signed documents agreeing to be deported. Culleton said he did not agree and that the signatures were not his. The judge noted irregularities in ICE’s court documents but sided with the agency."
"Evan Farr, an elder law attorney in Lorton, Virginia, who wrote “The Nursing Home Survival Guide,” says visiting a facility at night or on the weekend can be particularly revealing." Overnight. I repeat, the overnight staffing level matters most and non-residents will never see this. On purpose.
The need to move to a nursing home, assisted living facility or another type of care setting often comes suddenly, setting off an abrupt, daunting search. It’s likely something no one ever wanted, but knowing what to look for and what to ask can make a big difference.
How to protect a loved one when choosing a nursing home or assisted living facility
The need to move a loved one into a nursing home or assisted living facility often comes suddenly — after a fall, a medical crisis or the loss of a caregiver.
bit.ly
February 9, 2026 at 4:03 PM
"Evan Farr, an elder law attorney in Lorton, Virginia, who wrote “The Nursing Home Survival Guide,” says visiting a facility at night or on the weekend can be particularly revealing." Overnight. I repeat, the overnight staffing level matters most and non-residents will never see this. On purpose.
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phoebe’s submissions close March 8th, so there is 1 month left to submit! ✍️
February 8, 2026 at 6:23 PM
phoebe’s submissions close March 8th, so there is 1 month left to submit! ✍️
Sharing. Amplifying. My niece lives less than a mile from where Alex Pretti was shot down. Every day requires her to navigate a violent, above-the-law military force. In Minneapolis.
A desperate plea sent to me by a Minneapolis resident who's been on the front lines since the beginning of the ICE occupation:
February 8, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Sharing. Amplifying. My niece lives less than a mile from where Alex Pretti was shot down. Every day requires her to navigate a violent, above-the-law military force. In Minneapolis.
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February 7, 2026 at 6:57 PM
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Today we have a story of the war in Ukraine, by a writer who lives in Kharkiv. Don't want to give anything away, but the swerve this story takes is brilliant. wigleaf.com
February 4, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Today we have a story of the war in Ukraine, by a writer who lives in Kharkiv. Don't want to give anything away, but the swerve this story takes is brilliant. wigleaf.com
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I’m leading a workshop this spring! 10 spots, hope to see you there:
Advanced Fiction Workshop with Shannon Sanders – One Story
one-story.com
February 7, 2026 at 5:15 PM
I’m leading a workshop this spring! 10 spots, hope to see you there:
Point missed. All the Admin has to do is sow fear and confusion, paid for by public monies! Meanwhile, individual agencies are on the hook to consult attorneys and assume they will incur unaffordable legal costs. Trump has zero qualms throwing elderly whites under the bus. He simply does not care.
#Fact: Three Haitian #immigrants working in #Massachusetts for a homecare organization were laid off this week, despite a federal court order that affirmed job protections for people with temporary protected status.
Why? Inconsistent laws, confusion, and fear.
www.wgbh.org/news/local/2...
Why? Inconsistent laws, confusion, and fear.
www.wgbh.org/news/local/2...
Company lays off Haitian caregivers despite court order protecting work authorization
One of the lead attorneys for the federal case said Tribute Home Care’s interpretation of the order was “not correct.”
www.wgbh.org
February 7, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Point missed. All the Admin has to do is sow fear and confusion, paid for by public monies! Meanwhile, individual agencies are on the hook to consult attorneys and assume they will incur unaffordable legal costs. Trump has zero qualms throwing elderly whites under the bus. He simply does not care.
I did not notice the background until after I read this. I'm laughing really hard now, not only because this is funny but because I totally took a talking fish seriously.
“I hope this thing’s recording. Okay Marla, I only have a few seconds. My life insurance policy’s in the top drawer of the desk in my study. My broker Ted’s number is in my phone, call him. Also, ask Phil to come by and get rid of the box we talked about, he’ll know what I mean.”
February 7, 2026 at 2:03 PM
I did not notice the background until after I read this. I'm laughing really hard now, not only because this is funny but because I totally took a talking fish seriously.
"Who defends this? I'll wait."
February 6, 2026 at 4:24 PM
"Who defends this? I'll wait."
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"everyone shares their favorite story
and even still there are names
we don’t use
we sad laugh
we talk angry veiled
then jovial remedially
this is not new"
a perfect capturing today from Claire Ellis
https://www.havehashad.com/dg9r1
and even still there are names
we don’t use
we sad laugh
we talk angry veiled
then jovial remedially
this is not new"
a perfect capturing today from Claire Ellis
https://www.havehashad.com/dg9r1
family reunion yr. 41 by Claire Ellis
the deer in the park are all bones and our cabin has two forks grandpa turns almost-ninety-five three of the great grands chase ducks up the hill and a fourth is always crying at night the late crew…
www.havehashad.com
February 6, 2026 at 4:10 PM
"everyone shares their favorite story
and even still there are names
we don’t use
we sad laugh
we talk angry veiled
then jovial remedially
this is not new"
a perfect capturing today from Claire Ellis
https://www.havehashad.com/dg9r1
and even still there are names
we don’t use
we sad laugh
we talk angry veiled
then jovial remedially
this is not new"
a perfect capturing today from Claire Ellis
https://www.havehashad.com/dg9r1
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… and he will come up behind me and put his hands on my shoulders and kiss the top of my head and I will smile–pluck!–and smile–pluck!–and …”
@emilyrinkema.bsky.social in Milk Candy Review milkcandyreview.home.blog/2026/02/05/t...
@emilyrinkema.bsky.social in Milk Candy Review milkcandyreview.home.blog/2026/02/05/t...
Things That Don’t Matter ~ by Emily Rinkema
It’s our neighbor Manny’s 50th birthday and we are hosting his party even though he has a wife, who is sitting on our couch in her linen overalls laughing at something my husband Leif just said. Sh…
milkcandyreview.home.blog
February 6, 2026 at 2:43 AM
… and he will come up behind me and put his hands on my shoulders and kiss the top of my head and I will smile–pluck!–and smile–pluck!–and …”
@emilyrinkema.bsky.social in Milk Candy Review milkcandyreview.home.blog/2026/02/05/t...
@emilyrinkema.bsky.social in Milk Candy Review milkcandyreview.home.blog/2026/02/05/t...
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There are 4 weeks left to submit your on-theme writing for issue no.8, Reverse Evaluation.
Subs close on March 7th, at 11:59pm. Visit midlvlmag.com/submissionguide for details.
When your boss asks what's with the unannounced meeting invite, tell them it's their turn to sweat.
Subs close on March 7th, at 11:59pm. Visit midlvlmag.com/submissionguide for details.
When your boss asks what's with the unannounced meeting invite, tell them it's their turn to sweat.
February 5, 2026 at 5:33 PM
There are 4 weeks left to submit your on-theme writing for issue no.8, Reverse Evaluation.
Subs close on March 7th, at 11:59pm. Visit midlvlmag.com/submissionguide for details.
When your boss asks what's with the unannounced meeting invite, tell them it's their turn to sweat.
Subs close on March 7th, at 11:59pm. Visit midlvlmag.com/submissionguide for details.
When your boss asks what's with the unannounced meeting invite, tell them it's their turn to sweat.
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We all forgot about this but this is probably the best headline to explain the guys whole vibe
February 5, 2026 at 4:10 PM
We all forgot about this but this is probably the best headline to explain the guys whole vibe
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The current submission window for 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐟𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐡 𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐩𝐨𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐲, and 𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐲𝐬 will close February 12th.
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February 5, 2026 at 4:39 PM
The current submission window for 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐟𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐡 𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐩𝐨𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐲, and 𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐲𝐬 will close February 12th.
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Where are those 700 going? Which state and when?
The headline should be, "DHS to keep 2,000 immigration officers in Minnesota."
Instead, it seems the entirety of the traditional media went with, "DHS to withdraw 700 immigration officers from Minnesota."
This presser worked like a charm.
Instead, it seems the entirety of the traditional media went with, "DHS to withdraw 700 immigration officers from Minnesota."
This presser worked like a charm.
Homan in Minneapolis: "Effective immediately, we will draw down 700 people effective today."
February 4, 2026 at 4:38 PM
Where are those 700 going? Which state and when?
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University of Illinois college republicans advocate for executing protesters as “traitors” with art that takes a disturbing killing and makes it even more extreme.
dailyillini.com/news-stories...
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‘Fell the enemies:’ Illini Republicans support ICE amid killings - The Daily Illini
In a post that included a graphic of a presumed officer holding a gun to someone's head, Illini Republicans stated that they “stand with ICE."
dailyillini.com
February 2, 2026 at 4:40 AM
University of Illinois college republicans advocate for executing protesters as “traitors” with art that takes a disturbing killing and makes it even more extreme.
dailyillini.com/news-stories...
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"My girlfriend is Hannah, and unlike the people frolicking in the tub, she is not a public relations professional."
Ain't no party like a hot tub party. Pithead Chapel published my story Public Relations Professionals Hot Tub Night in their new issue!
pitheadchapel.com/public-relat...
pitheadchapel.com/public-relat...
February 2, 2026 at 2:52 AM
"My girlfriend is Hannah, and unlike the people frolicking in the tub, she is not a public relations professional."
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Okay I’m doing it, my small way of lifting the good and strange and brave and original art out there
February 2, 2026 at 2:37 AM
Okay I’m doing it, my small way of lifting the good and strange and brave and original art out there
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If you tried submitting this morning and were stymied, just try again. Some miscommunications between the scheduling arm of the magazine (Past Me) and the communications arm (Yesterday Me). But This Morning's Wendy has things up and running! :D
One day left to submit your work to Nightmare Magazine! We close at 11 pm tomorrow night.
As ever, we're looking for short stories under 7500 words, flash stories 0-1500 words long, poetry, and creative nonfiction.
As ever, we're looking for short stories under 7500 words, flash stories 0-1500 words long, poetry, and creative nonfiction.
February 1, 2026 at 5:17 PM
If you tried submitting this morning and were stymied, just try again. Some miscommunications between the scheduling arm of the magazine (Past Me) and the communications arm (Yesterday Me). But This Morning's Wendy has things up and running! :D
My 99 year-old mom had a friend who fought in the resistance. When he had to leave he went by small boat at night. Eventually served in the RAF. The week after he escaped, his brother took the same route but was captured and executed by the nazis. Can't convey how sad this resurgence is to see.
A Minneapolis knitting shop has resurrected the design of a Norwegian cap worn to protest Nazi occupation. Its owner says the money raised from hat pattern sales will support the local immigrant community. n.pr/4thWiUr
A red hat, inspired by a symbol of resistance to Nazi occupation, gains traction in Minnesota
A Minneapolis knitting shop has resurrected the design of a Norwegian cap worn to protest Nazi occupation. Its owner says the money raised from hat pattern sales will support the local immigrant community.
n.pr
February 1, 2026 at 4:52 PM
My 99 year-old mom had a friend who fought in the resistance. When he had to leave he went by small boat at night. Eventually served in the RAF. The week after he escaped, his brother took the same route but was captured and executed by the nazis. Can't convey how sad this resurgence is to see.
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I rarely write micros but somehow this one found its way into the welcoming arms of the latest issue of Ghost Parachute AND will be included in the upcoming Ghost Parachute Anthology (available at #AWP26 in Baltimore)!
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Breaking News — Ghost Parachute
Did you hear about the Black man? The Black woman? Black boy? The Black girl gone missing? Kidnapped. From thoughts and prayers. From the news. A child turned memory turned muted turned into a body, f...
ghostparachute.com
February 1, 2026 at 3:52 PM
I rarely write micros but somehow this one found its way into the welcoming arms of the latest issue of Ghost Parachute AND will be included in the upcoming Ghost Parachute Anthology (available at #AWP26 in Baltimore)!
ghostparachute.com/issue/februa...
ghostparachute.com/issue/februa...
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Can confirm. Nothing has changed on the ground. ICE still attacking people, kidnapping, all that stuff—and the city is still out protecting and helping neighbors
Absolutely surreal to continue to hear about drawdowns and lowered temperatures and things calming down in Minneapolis when, as far as I can tell, literally nothing has changed on the ground
January 31, 2026 at 2:08 PM
Can confirm. Nothing has changed on the ground. ICE still attacking people, kidnapping, all that stuff—and the city is still out protecting and helping neighbors
Re-upping just because.
Had a relation tell me at the time, "I'm not a single issue voter," as to why it didn't sway him away from voting for the guy.
I can’t stop thinking about how the Access Hollywood tape came out before the election even happened, yet suddenly we have people concerned that the President might have lied about being a sexual predator who were totally fine with it when he told the truth about being a sexual predator
very grim
very grim
January 31, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Re-upping just because.