Julie OBrien
@olddragonlady.bsky.social
Retired IT professional in Oregon. Gardening and my two rescue dogs are my refuge from a world that has been flipped on its head.
Shame on the capitulators, I'm an ally, friend and supporter to anyone who believes in and fights for democracy.
Shame on the capitulators, I'm an ally, friend and supporter to anyone who believes in and fights for democracy.
Larry watching the backyard dog TV, his favorite show comes on every morning after Mom puts food out for the birds and squirrels #dogs #squirrels #nature #garden
December 5, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Larry watching the backyard dog TV, his favorite show comes on every morning after Mom puts food out for the birds and squirrels #dogs #squirrels #nature #garden
As a Portland area resident, FUCK Trump. A few protesters in front of the ICE facility for months are exercising their 1st Amendment Rights. Anyone who got out of hand was handled by local police. I fear this is not going to end well in our city. #Portland
www.opb.org/article/2025...
www.opb.org/article/2025...
Trump says he’ll send troops to Portland to handle ‘domestic terrorists’
Rep. Maxine Dexter called the announcement “an egregious abuse of power.”
www.opb.org
September 27, 2025 at 6:36 PM
As a Portland area resident, FUCK Trump. A few protesters in front of the ICE facility for months are exercising their 1st Amendment Rights. Anyone who got out of hand was handled by local police. I fear this is not going to end well in our city. #Portland
www.opb.org/article/2025...
www.opb.org/article/2025...
Dogs vs flowers. The solution was growing flowers in pots. Had to be thrifty, so repurposed most of the pots, got a few new ones and planted dwarf seeds, including 2 Japanese maple seedlings from the backyard. Now my 2 little dogs can play and pee to their hearts content! #gardens #nature #flowers
July 10, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Did you know one of the best things we can do to help the bee population is to plant lots of flowers in our gardens? Especially in urban areas. I try to have plants blooming throughout the year for them. And here they are on cue, visiting my Oriental poppies #gardens #flowers #bees #insects #nature
May 15, 2025 at 7:20 PM
I lost my darling boy Scooter this week. He was the sweetest boy with an ever wagging tail and loved to be petted by everyone, strangers and friends alike. The running joke "he'd go home with anyone who would pet him". They bring us so much joy and it's always incredibly hard to let them go. #dogs
May 8, 2025 at 1:49 AM
I lost my darling boy Scooter this week. He was the sweetest boy with an ever wagging tail and loved to be petted by everyone, strangers and friends alike. The running joke "he'd go home with anyone who would pet him". They bring us so much joy and it's always incredibly hard to let them go. #dogs
April 15, 2025 at 12:56 AM
“Trump is Tariffying.”
www.opb.org/article/2025...
www.opb.org/article/2025...
After a muted start, Oregon erupts in resistance to Trump’s second term with a groundswell of protests
Oregon alone saw dozens of protests, from small towns to large cities. All voiced frustration with President Donald Trump's administration, particularly his recent tariffs on foreign countries and his...
www.opb.org
April 7, 2025 at 6:10 PM
“Trump is Tariffying.”
www.opb.org/article/2025...
www.opb.org/article/2025...
March 31, 2025 at 12:11 AM
March 27, 2025 at 7:16 PM
March 25, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Thankfully we will have flu vaccines this coming Fall, not the usual process but they did get there.
www.idse.net/FDA-News/Art...
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FDA Recommends Influenza Vaccine Composition for the 2025-2026 U.S. Influenza Season
The FDA recommended the virus strains to be used in the 2025-2026 influenza vaccines after reviewing U.S. and global surveillance data. However, it was not done in ...
www.idse.net
March 21, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Thankfully we will have flu vaccines this coming Fall, not the usual process but they did get there.
www.idse.net/FDA-News/Art...
www.idse.net/FDA-News/Art...
March 19, 2025 at 8:55 PM
This excellent speech gives me hope. May his faith in us be well placed.
March 7, 2025 at 9:12 PM
This excellent speech gives me hope. May his faith in us be well placed.
Please sign and let President Zelenskyy and the Ukrainian people know we support them: sign.moveon.org/petitions/to...
To President Zelenskyy, From Embarrassed Americans
Please help the voices of the American people reach President Zelenskyy, the people of Ukraine, the US Government, and the world.
sign.moveon.org
March 1, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Please sign and let President Zelenskyy and the Ukrainian people know we support them: sign.moveon.org/petitions/to...
"President Trump’s actions during his first month in office have sparked an uproar throughout the Pacific Northwest. People are protesting the administration almost every week, and the political frustrations seem to be growing."
www.opb.org/article/2025...
www.opb.org/article/2025...
Trump’s first month sparks protests, packed town halls across Oregon
Oregonians are protesting the Trump administration and filling town halls with members of Congress on a regular basis. And the frustration with both parties is clear.
www.opb.org
February 27, 2025 at 10:28 PM
"President Trump’s actions during his first month in office have sparked an uproar throughout the Pacific Northwest. People are protesting the administration almost every week, and the political frustrations seem to be growing."
www.opb.org/article/2025...
www.opb.org/article/2025...
"National concealed carry reciprocity “would be the absolute prize” for Republicans, “and they’re going to do everything they can to get that,” said Josh Horwitz, co-director of Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions"
www.thetrace.org/2025/02/repu...
www.thetrace.org/2025/02/repu...
Republican Trifecta Puts Fringe Gun Bills Within Reach
A Trace analysis found that congressional GOP lawmakers have introduced more than two dozen gun bills this year.
www.thetrace.org
February 27, 2025 at 10:15 PM
"National concealed carry reciprocity “would be the absolute prize” for Republicans, “and they’re going to do everything they can to get that,” said Josh Horwitz, co-director of Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions"
www.thetrace.org/2025/02/repu...
www.thetrace.org/2025/02/repu...
Wow! I really needed this pep talk! Thank you @aoc.bsky.social
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February 5, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Wow! I really needed this pep talk! Thank you @aoc.bsky.social