patsycat
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Kentucky gal but love to travel. Reader of books, gatherer of information. I like your dog.
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Great piece by @joshshepperd.bsky.social in @us.theconversation.com about origins of U.S. public broadcasting.
U.S. Public Broadcasting began in 1920s, as a public service ideal, with professors constructing radio stations, often in rural areas to serve citizens.
theconversation.com/trump-and-ma...
U.S. Public Broadcasting began in 1920s, as a public service ideal, with professors constructing radio stations, often in rural areas to serve citizens.
theconversation.com/trump-and-ma...
Trump and many GOP lawmakers want to end all funding for NPR and PBS − unraveling a US public media system that took a century to build
The precursors of today’s public media programs consisted of professors giving lectures about history and finance.
theconversation.com
May 2, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Great piece by @joshshepperd.bsky.social in @us.theconversation.com about origins of U.S. public broadcasting.
U.S. Public Broadcasting began in 1920s, as a public service ideal, with professors constructing radio stations, often in rural areas to serve citizens.
theconversation.com/trump-and-ma...
U.S. Public Broadcasting began in 1920s, as a public service ideal, with professors constructing radio stations, often in rural areas to serve citizens.
theconversation.com/trump-and-ma...
Just returned from a family vacation to Greece. What a beautiful country and people. 🇬🇷 💙
March 23, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Just returned from a family vacation to Greece. What a beautiful country and people. 🇬🇷 💙
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“Most people are surprised to learn we have one of the oldest and larger marker programs in the country,” said Dr. Jim Seaver. “It dates to 1949, ...the Kentucky Department of Highways and KHS partnered up to basically install those roadside markers.”
Read:
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Read:
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Kentucky by Heart: Kentucky's historical marker program one of oldest, largest in the United States - NKyTribune
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist I’ve often shared about growing up in a family that regularly took day trips around Kentucky, and how those trips impacted me enough to write books and a weekly c...
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March 13, 2025 at 2:57 PM
“Most people are surprised to learn we have one of the oldest and larger marker programs in the country,” said Dr. Jim Seaver. “It dates to 1949, ...the Kentucky Department of Highways and KHS partnered up to basically install those roadside markers.”
Read:
ow.ly/KfI550VhkFx
Read:
ow.ly/KfI550VhkFx
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I like what Oregon students are doing here because while you can (and should) do your own research after seeing markers — and markers have been changed to make them more accurate — both are slow processes. news.uoregon.edu/students-fil...
Students fill gaps in stories told by Oregon's historical markers | OregonNews
A new website and map provide a fuller picture of the state's past and the effects of settlement
news.uoregon.edu
March 2, 2025 at 6:26 AM
I like what Oregon students are doing here because while you can (and should) do your own research after seeing markers — and markers have been changed to make them more accurate — both are slow processes. news.uoregon.edu/students-fil...
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Health care is a basic human right. If Congress makes cuts to Medicaid, rural hospitals will close, jobs will be lost and our families will be forced to drive hours for a regular appointment. That ain’t right and you deserve better.
February 23, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Health care is a basic human right. If Congress makes cuts to Medicaid, rural hospitals will close, jobs will be lost and our families will be forced to drive hours for a regular appointment. That ain’t right and you deserve better.
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One of our supporters shared this with us—people are getting creative tonight!
February 14, 2025 at 4:25 AM
One of our supporters shared this with us—people are getting creative tonight!
A nice dinner out with friends last night. This year I’m concentrating on human connection, in person. I think we (all of us) are not getting enough of that.
January 26, 2025 at 4:32 PM
A nice dinner out with friends last night. This year I’m concentrating on human connection, in person. I think we (all of us) are not getting enough of that.
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Sun dog. Photo by the hubs.
January 22, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Sun dog. Photo by the hubs.
Main reason I’ll miss TikTok. I did manage to find him elsewhere, but this series just fits the platform. glasgowguardian.co.uk/2024/12/05/i...
I’m obsessed with period dramas, with Ben Fensome - Glasgow Guardian
In the modern world of casual dating, are young people seeking refuge in the great love stories of fictional centuries […]
glasgowguardian.co.uk
January 18, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Main reason I’ll miss TikTok. I did manage to find him elsewhere, but this series just fits the platform. glasgowguardian.co.uk/2024/12/05/i...
I see ppl explaining their user name so: My dad gave me the Patsycat moniker (my name is Patsy) when I was a tot. It had something to do with Ladybird Johnson and Dad’s odd sense of humor. It remained his lifelong affectionate nickname for me. Longtime friends and fam know, and now you do, too.
January 18, 2025 at 2:59 PM
I see ppl explaining their user name so: My dad gave me the Patsycat moniker (my name is Patsy) when I was a tot. It had something to do with Ladybird Johnson and Dad’s odd sense of humor. It remained his lifelong affectionate nickname for me. Longtime friends and fam know, and now you do, too.
Such a lovely moon this morning.
January 14, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Such a lovely moon this morning.
Dog days of winter, I guess 🥶
January 11, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Dog days of winter, I guess 🥶
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When you're the driving force in the creation of 25 state historical markers about women in history, including the woman behind the Slinky, you have earned the title of "The Marker Lady," and, if it matters, my respect. www.delcotimes.com/2025/01/09/p...
Pennsylvania’s ‘Marker Lady’ publishes second book on women’s history
In her new book, Delco historian Robyn Young explores mostly unknown suffragists who worked to get women the right to vote!
www.delcotimes.com
January 11, 2025 at 3:33 AM
When you're the driving force in the creation of 25 state historical markers about women in history, including the woman behind the Slinky, you have earned the title of "The Marker Lady," and, if it matters, my respect. www.delcotimes.com/2025/01/09/p...
Backyard snap. I love a winter moon.
December 13, 2024 at 2:31 AM
Backyard snap. I love a winter moon.
Pearl Harbor day. I look back today and remember my experience as a 22-year-old newspaper reporter having been told to find local Pearl Harbor vets and interview them. I was proud of the result. Families of three of them called after publication to express their gratitude.
December 7, 2024 at 5:35 PM
Pearl Harbor day. I look back today and remember my experience as a 22-year-old newspaper reporter having been told to find local Pearl Harbor vets and interview them. I was proud of the result. Families of three of them called after publication to express their gratitude.
My cover photo is from our trip to Scotland - walking up Arthur’s Seat in Holyrood Park. The Hubs and I are trying to travel big every couple of years now that the kids are grown. First was Ireland, then Scotland, and next: Greece! So excited.
November 29, 2024 at 2:57 PM
My cover photo is from our trip to Scotland - walking up Arthur’s Seat in Holyrood Park. The Hubs and I are trying to travel big every couple of years now that the kids are grown. First was Ireland, then Scotland, and next: Greece! So excited.
Hoping everyone has a cozy Thanksgiving with those you love. 🍁🦃🍽
November 28, 2024 at 4:02 PM
Hoping everyone has a cozy Thanksgiving with those you love. 🍁🦃🍽
A tiny rant: having marched in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade, I’d be pissed at NBC for cutting away my kid’s band. I know families will get to see it in full later, but it’s just awfully disappointing. I had family watching in multiple states, the whole reason they watched. Good grief.
November 28, 2024 at 3:47 PM
A tiny rant: having marched in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade, I’d be pissed at NBC for cutting away my kid’s band. I know families will get to see it in full later, but it’s just awfully disappointing. I had family watching in multiple states, the whole reason they watched. Good grief.
A long time ago, about 130 other ppl and I did a thing. We were very nervous, but It was very fun. Cheers to those marching in bands tomorrow! ❤️
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Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade - November 27, 1980 Murray High Tiger Band
The Murray High Tiger Band (Murray, KY) in the 1980 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
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November 28, 2024 at 12:04 AM
A long time ago, about 130 other ppl and I did a thing. We were very nervous, but It was very fun. Cheers to those marching in bands tomorrow! ❤️
vimeo.com/147025879?sh...
vimeo.com/147025879?sh...
Comfort food for Thanksgiving and the Hub’s Cajun food for Christmas in my house. It’s the time of year my husband trots out that his dad is half Cajun, “which makes me a French quarter” 😆
November 27, 2024 at 11:27 PM
Comfort food for Thanksgiving and the Hub’s Cajun food for Christmas in my house. It’s the time of year my husband trots out that his dad is half Cajun, “which makes me a French quarter” 😆
Visited the hometown over the weekend and loved seeing these 3 “school spirit” trees in a local restaurant’s decor: Murray High 🖤💛 Murray State 💙💛 Calloway County High ❤️🤍
November 25, 2024 at 1:03 AM
Visited the hometown over the weekend and loved seeing these 3 “school spirit” trees in a local restaurant’s decor: Murray High 🖤💛 Murray State 💙💛 Calloway County High ❤️🤍
That’s pretty cool.
My colleagues are up to something VERY cool.
Think: kind of like a law school clinic but for helping you out in with dealing with a deceased loved one's social media accounts or other digital affairs. Led by @whatknows.bsky.social and students in @cuinfoscience.bsky.social.
Think: kind of like a law school clinic but for helping you out in with dealing with a deceased loved one's social media accounts or other digital affairs. Led by @whatknows.bsky.social and students in @cuinfoscience.bsky.social.
Launching today at @cuboulder.bsky.social! From planning your digital affairs to navigating a loved one’s digital afterlife, we provide the public with guidance and support to make the process easier.
Learn more: digitallegacyclinic.com
#DigitalLegacy #TechForGood #EndOfLifeSupport #CUBoulder
Learn more: digitallegacyclinic.com
#DigitalLegacy #TechForGood #EndOfLifeSupport #CUBoulder
November 20, 2024 at 11:00 PM
That’s pretty cool.
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Before you spend all day every day freaking out about inevitable doom: stop. Pause. Breathe. The incoming regime is throwing everything at us to disorient us. To keep us frightened. To send us into uncountable and untenable directions. Practice calm. Practice focus. Be chill.
November 18, 2024 at 7:47 PM
Before you spend all day every day freaking out about inevitable doom: stop. Pause. Breathe. The incoming regime is throwing everything at us to disorient us. To keep us frightened. To send us into uncountable and untenable directions. Practice calm. Practice focus. Be chill.