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Queen Bre
@queenbre.bsky.social
Mum of James & Henry, STEMinist, historian, writer, follower of the Force, forever nerd.
Program Manager/Ed Specialist for TRIO-SSS
Married to fellow writer @leonard-apa.bsky.social
“Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known.” -Carl Sagan
A fav of mine (that I’ve been lucky to see several versions of) is Degas’ Little Dancer. While the story behind the young model is very sad, her beauty and grace have been immortalized in bronze.
#themet #impressionism #degas #artsky
Read more about her here: www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-...
November 19, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Day 2 of my new job as the Program Manager/Education Coordinator for TRIO-SSS at Super Secret University. 💕

Loving every minute of it! It’s so nice to be back in Academia after a year with the baby.

#TRIOgal #TRIO
November 18, 2025 at 3:44 PM
More stunning windows glass art by Tiffany artist, Agnes Northrop.

“Autumn Landscape” is apparently widely considered to be her masterpiece. And indeed, seeing it in person will take your breath away.

#tiffanygirls #themet #artsky
November 18, 2025 at 11:16 AM
I often get tunnel vision in museums searching for my favs. Imagine my surprise then when I stumbled upon Tiffany glass!
Better, this was created by Tiffany artist Agnes Northrop.
#tiffanygirls #themet #artsky
Learn more about the Tiffany Girls here: riot.nyc/tiffanys-sec...
November 18, 2025 at 11:04 AM
My new love is the hippo, “William”.
The unofficial mascot of The Met, his gift shop facsimile will now have pride of place in my new office, in effect becoming the office deity.
Why is he called William? Read on to find out!
#themet #williamthehippo #artsky #ancientegypt
November 17, 2025 at 11:39 AM
One of my great delights in ancient exhibits is all the “lil guys”. Although extremely significant in their time, depicting deities or offering protections, for us they’re more often adorable little dudes brightening our day.
Also, peep who discovered this hippo!
#ancientegypt #themet #artsky
November 17, 2025 at 11:33 AM
A delightful thing about art museums is discovering new favorites.
I have always loved the Impressionists & for me, Degas’ dancers are the best!
Below is my newest discovery in that palette: “Dancer with a Fan”.
#themet #artsky #degas #impressionism
November 16, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Got to take my belated bday trip to the Metropolitan Museum of Art yesterday. It was a fantastic day filled with color, beauty, and awe.

Thank you @leonard-apa.bsky.social for a spectacular time! 💕
November 16, 2025 at 11:36 AM
I never thought I’d be so invested in a New York election. Plus my own state, for the past year, NJ.
Let’s hope we can see some returns today.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:03 PM
I am one with the Force…the Force is with me.
November 1, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Facing a challenge, I reflect:
“Life is a storm…You will bask in the sunlight one moment, be shattered on the rocks the next. What makes you…is what you do when that storm comes. You must look into that storm and shout…Do your worst, for I will do mine! Then the fates will know you as we know you…”
October 25, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Big 2nd Interview today…wish me luck!
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October 23, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Oh October.

Heat on. Heat off. Windows open. Windows closed. AC on. AC off, windows open. Windows closed. Heat on.

Lather, rinse, repeat.
#fall
October 21, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Despite having multiple degrees and having been to/employed at many a Uni/College, I honestly still have no idea what the hell a Provost is, nor what they do. And honestly, it feels too late to ask.
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October 11, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Almost a year after finishing my 1st novel, setting it aside to take a break & starting a new project, I’m finally ready to return to the 1st book & start the 2nd draft process. I had some challenges I needed to fix but it all came together today in a glorious vision! #writersky #writing
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October 4, 2025 at 1:29 PM
As an author, it’s important to not take yourself too seriously. ;P Happy First Signing to my love, @leonard-apa.bsky.social

#introducingthescarletscrapper #booksky
September 27, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Looking for a book to read #booksky? Check out “Introducing the Scarlet Scrapper”! #introducingthescarletscrapper #books #noir #adventurestory
… so, someone just compared INTRODUCING THE SCARLET SCRAPPER to the works of James M Cain (Mildred Pierce; Double Indemnity; etc), and that is some impressive praise if you ask me.

Check it out for yourself! Order a copy now!!!
September 26, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Today is the release day of INTRODUCING THE SCARLET SCRAPPER! I am officially a published novelist. Get your copy!

On top of that, check out this announcement from @jamesgunn writer and director of SUPERMAN 2025 and head of DC studios!

(… it’s not really the Scrapper)
September 23, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Congrats to my hubby @leonard-apa.bsky.social on his debut novel, out today! If you like superheroes, noir, and adventure, check it out!
Everybody’s reading it!
#books #booksky #reading #superheroes #adventure #introducingthescarletscrapper

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September 23, 2025 at 12:42 PM
For reasons unbeknownst to us, we discovered, on a fluke, that my fussy baby (Henry) would stop fussing every time we’d play “September “ by EW&F. For a year we have jammed to this. Today is Henry’s day! 😂
@leonard-apa.bsky.social
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September 21, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Beautiful day in NY with my bestie! Visited Burnett Fountain (appropriately very Secret Garden-esque) and Alice, had tea, and found books. The perfect day! 🤓
September 19, 2025 at 12:21 AM
What are you reading, #booksky? After a bit of a dry spell, I’m really enjoying “The Agathas“, a fun, YA mystery and homage to the great Agatha Christie whom, as the dedication reminds us, was a badass bitch! #books #reading #mystery #agathachristie
September 16, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Baby’s First Vivaldi! #classicalmusic #classical #vivaldi
September 11, 2025 at 4:21 PM
A pox on the phony King of England! 🎶 #IYKYK
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September 1, 2025 at 7:07 PM
La Mer… 🎶
August 28, 2025 at 11:54 PM