Shelby Edwards
@sedwards.bsky.social
Writer poet with a day job | Senior senior risk manager with a knack for things going sideways | Army Maj (Ret). | Plant geek | Northwesterner | @STEWest at that other place
#H5N1 is in the news today, with a person from Grays Harbor County in hospital with critical complications and a report from Bellingham of an inflected flock. Very worried about our masses of overwintering snow geese and swans in the Skagit Valley. www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/a...
Bird flu reported in flock of Whatcom County birds, WA resident
Avian influenza, or bird flu, is often carried by migratory wild birds.
www.bellinghamherald.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:55 AM
#H5N1 is in the news today, with a person from Grays Harbor County in hospital with critical complications and a report from Bellingham of an inflected flock. Very worried about our masses of overwintering snow geese and swans in the Skagit Valley. www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/a...
Just saw this announcement today and I'm just so happy to see a prize focused on poets over 40. More please! Deadline is February 2nd.
We're thrilled to announce the Pegasus Poetry Book Prize, recognizing a US poet aged 40 or older for their first or second poetry collection. In addition to publication by Graywolf, the awardee will receive $10,000 from the Poetry Foundation.
www.poetryfoundation.org/awards/poetr...
www.poetryfoundation.org/awards/poetr...
November 14, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Just saw this announcement today and I'm just so happy to see a prize focused on poets over 40. More please! Deadline is February 2nd.
We could have had the smart lady who had a career of putting wretches like DJT in prison....
November 13, 2025 at 10:22 PM
We could have had the smart lady who had a career of putting wretches like DJT in prison....
Need help finding some super short essay collections, like the equivalent of a fiction novella/novelette. Maybe 20k words-ish. Likely not a big commercial thing. Anybody have examples they love?
#BookSky
#BookSky
November 13, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Need help finding some super short essay collections, like the equivalent of a fiction novella/novelette. Maybe 20k words-ish. Likely not a big commercial thing. Anybody have examples they love?
#BookSky
#BookSky
Small California born pup has decided to turn into a cat and do the "I want out--eww, no it's raining--I want out--eww, no" and then look at me like I can make the water out of the sky stop because I am supposed to be magic like that.
November 13, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Small California born pup has decided to turn into a cat and do the "I want out--eww, no it's raining--I want out--eww, no" and then look at me like I can make the water out of the sky stop because I am supposed to be magic like that.
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Dear Humans,
Trump is in a full out panic. He hasn’t posted in 24 hours. It’s time to make him the pedophile formerly known as president. If you could do that God would be so happy.
Love,
God
Trump is in a full out panic. He hasn’t posted in 24 hours. It’s time to make him the pedophile formerly known as president. If you could do that God would be so happy.
Love,
God
November 13, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Dear Humans,
Trump is in a full out panic. He hasn’t posted in 24 hours. It’s time to make him the pedophile formerly known as president. If you could do that God would be so happy.
Love,
God
Trump is in a full out panic. He hasn’t posted in 24 hours. It’s time to make him the pedophile formerly known as president. If you could do that God would be so happy.
Love,
God
Until the court holds Bovino in contempt and puts him on ice for a few days, this thuggery will continue.
Even if it were true, "taking jobs from Americans" is not a criminal offense that calls for committing human right abuses against said person and potentially renditioning them to third countries with poor human rights records
"This person is undocumented" does not mean "this person has ZERO rights"
"This person is undocumented" does not mean "this person has ZERO rights"
Bovino: "Whether they were criminals or individuals that were taking jobs from Americans -- you name it, that's what they were doing. And I'll tell you what's gonna happen. We're gonna go even harder on the streets. If he releases those 650, we're gonna apprehend 1,650 on the streets of Chicago."
November 13, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Until the court holds Bovino in contempt and puts him on ice for a few days, this thuggery will continue.
The best writing mornings leave you breathless...
November 13, 2025 at 8:21 PM
The best writing mornings leave you breathless...
So many nasty layers... good time to remember that as they were building their campaign here, somebody paid off all of Kavanaugh's debt. He's another one that has no business in our government.
Jeffrey Epstein advised Steve Bannon that the lawyers representing Brett Kavanaugh in his confirmation hearing should accuse Christine Blasey Ford of being on medications that cause false memories or memory loss.
November 12, 2025 at 11:40 PM
So many nasty layers... good time to remember that as they were building their campaign here, somebody paid off all of Kavanaugh's debt. He's another one that has no business in our government.
So many people in positions of responsibility, so many journalists, had first hand evidence, knew exactly who Donald Trump was all the way back in 2015 (and before and after), and they did nothing.
November 12, 2025 at 11:29 PM
So many people in positions of responsibility, so many journalists, had first hand evidence, knew exactly who Donald Trump was all the way back in 2015 (and before and after), and they did nothing.
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I feel like I'm taking crazy pills: the emails from Landon Thomas has his New York Times signature block...he was employed by NY Times at the time. He was communicating directly with Epstein about Trump, and was given incriminating information about Trump. It's been in NYT's possession since 2015
November 12, 2025 at 7:23 PM
I feel like I'm taking crazy pills: the emails from Landon Thomas has his New York Times signature block...he was employed by NY Times at the time. He was communicating directly with Epstein about Trump, and was given incriminating information about Trump. It's been in NYT's possession since 2015
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just opening up the new Epstein docs at random:
November 12, 2025 at 9:42 PM
just opening up the new Epstein docs at random:
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The clock is ticking on the shrinking Colorado River as Western states miss a key deadline
"There’s no agreement yet, but time marches on, and conditions on the river continue to be problematic — more problematic over time as those reservoirs decline.” www.latimes.com/environment/...
"There’s no agreement yet, but time marches on, and conditions on the river continue to be problematic — more problematic over time as those reservoirs decline.” www.latimes.com/environment/...
The clock is ticking on the shrinking Colorado River as Western states miss a key deadline
Negotiators for seven states say they're making progress in negotiations aimed at addressing the Colorado River's chronic water shortages. But they missed an initial deadline.
www.latimes.com
November 12, 2025 at 7:32 PM
The clock is ticking on the shrinking Colorado River as Western states miss a key deadline
"There’s no agreement yet, but time marches on, and conditions on the river continue to be problematic — more problematic over time as those reservoirs decline.” www.latimes.com/environment/...
"There’s no agreement yet, but time marches on, and conditions on the river continue to be problematic — more problematic over time as those reservoirs decline.” www.latimes.com/environment/...
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CNN says Bondi, Blanche and Patel met with Boebert at the WH on Wed, regarding her vote on the discharge petition. It's reported Boebert is attending emergency WH talks ahead of the vote.
You do not need to be a behaviorist, psychic or lumberjack to feel Trump's panic over what is in these files.
You do not need to be a behaviorist, psychic or lumberjack to feel Trump's panic over what is in these files.
November 12, 2025 at 7:59 PM
CNN says Bondi, Blanche and Patel met with Boebert at the WH on Wed, regarding her vote on the discharge petition. It's reported Boebert is attending emergency WH talks ahead of the vote.
You do not need to be a behaviorist, psychic or lumberjack to feel Trump's panic over what is in these files.
You do not need to be a behaviorist, psychic or lumberjack to feel Trump's panic over what is in these files.
That's a lot of pressure... if you're innocent.
November 12, 2025 at 6:43 PM
That's a lot of pressure... if you're innocent.
This looks like a lot of fun 😎.
I'm a sucker for a good sound track too (Atomic Blond had that).
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaSx...
I'm a sucker for a good sound track too (Atomic Blond had that).
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaSx...
GOOD LUCK, HAVE FUN, DON'T DIE | Teaser Trailer | February 13 - Only in Theaters
YouTube video by Briarcliff Entertainment
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November 12, 2025 at 6:41 PM
This looks like a lot of fun 😎.
I'm a sucker for a good sound track too (Atomic Blond had that).
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaSx...
I'm a sucker for a good sound track too (Atomic Blond had that).
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaSx...
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Home insurance is getting less affordable, and less available, as insurers raise prices and pull back from areas with extreme weather. That's forcing families across the country to make tough choices. n.pr/47QGKwH
It's harder to get home insurance. That's changing communities across the U.S.
Home insurance is getting less affordable, and less available, as insurers raise prices and pull back from areas with extreme weather. That's forcing families across the country to make tough choices.
n.pr
November 12, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Home insurance is getting less affordable, and less available, as insurers raise prices and pull back from areas with extreme weather. That's forcing families across the country to make tough choices. n.pr/47QGKwH
All for a bit of hedge medicine, but this... Just get your flu and COVID shots, yes, no one wants either. Wash your hands, mask in crowds. Stock ginger tea, lemon and honey. The Breath Easy and Throat Coat teas from Traditional Medicinals are great too. Hydration helps. Chicken soup (it's science).
Under-the-weather TikTokers are slicing raw potatoes and placing them in their — and their children’s — socks before bed. The theory is that the potato draws out toxins.
However, experts warn against relying on folk remedies over medical care.
However, experts warn against relying on folk remedies over medical care.
No, putting a potato in your sock will not cure a cold
TikTokers are placing slices of raw potatoes in their — and their children’s socks — overnight to cure illnesses.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:26 AM
All for a bit of hedge medicine, but this... Just get your flu and COVID shots, yes, no one wants either. Wash your hands, mask in crowds. Stock ginger tea, lemon and honey. The Breath Easy and Throat Coat teas from Traditional Medicinals are great too. Hydration helps. Chicken soup (it's science).
To promote the general welfare...
81 years ago, FDR proposed a second Bill of Rights to guarantee every American the right to employment, healthcare, education, housing, and a living income. His words are as relevant now as they were then. Watch.
November 12, 2025 at 3:10 AM
To promote the general welfare...
"That's quality".
My god, the damage this cretin has done, so symbolic and trash all at the same time.
My god, the damage this cretin has done, so symbolic and trash all at the same time.
Below are two videos showing the White House vs Waldorf Astoria renovations. Can someone knowledgable about the relevant trades breakdown what it took to do each one? What was the process? How much human skill and craftsmanship were involved?
November 12, 2025 at 2:38 AM
"That's quality".
My god, the damage this cretin has done, so symbolic and trash all at the same time.
My god, the damage this cretin has done, so symbolic and trash all at the same time.
I can't explain how deeply insulting it is to have DJT and the GOP parading around thanking veterans for their service. Just take the day and get bent.
You can't support these people and tell me you respect those who serve--those two positions are incompatible.
You can't support these people and tell me you respect those who serve--those two positions are incompatible.
November 11, 2025 at 11:14 PM
I can't explain how deeply insulting it is to have DJT and the GOP parading around thanking veterans for their service. Just take the day and get bent.
You can't support these people and tell me you respect those who serve--those two positions are incompatible.
You can't support these people and tell me you respect those who serve--those two positions are incompatible.
This veteran spent the day outside weeding, taking advantage of a little November sunshine.
Came in, glanced at the news and...just the absolute moral bankruptcy of them all. Sick of DJT and the GOP outright.
As for the wretch in chief, would've been better if he'd spent the day home and silent.
Came in, glanced at the news and...just the absolute moral bankruptcy of them all. Sick of DJT and the GOP outright.
As for the wretch in chief, would've been better if he'd spent the day home and silent.
November 11, 2025 at 11:11 PM
This veteran spent the day outside weeding, taking advantage of a little November sunshine.
Came in, glanced at the news and...just the absolute moral bankruptcy of them all. Sick of DJT and the GOP outright.
As for the wretch in chief, would've been better if he'd spent the day home and silent.
Came in, glanced at the news and...just the absolute moral bankruptcy of them all. Sick of DJT and the GOP outright.
As for the wretch in chief, would've been better if he'd spent the day home and silent.
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Former President Barack Obama boarded an Honor Flight on Monday to greet 79 veterans and their families as they arrived to visit Washington’s war memorials.
November 11, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Former President Barack Obama boarded an Honor Flight on Monday to greet 79 veterans and their families as they arrived to visit Washington’s war memorials.
This framing... Crikey, it's not just Democrats that value our beaches or our oceans. Americans care. And setting aside all the soft values, huge chunks of the economy rest on preserving the coast--tourism, recreation, shellfish and fishing industries. Fossil fuel development's so very last century.
Trump officials are planning to propose oil drilling off the California coast for the first time in decades, according to a draft map reviewed by The Post.
The move is sure to antagonize Gov. Gavin Newsom and other Democrats in California.
The move is sure to antagonize Gov. Gavin Newsom and other Democrats in California.
Trump administration plan would open California to offshore oil drilling
A draft five-year plan for offshore oil development proposes selling leases on the West Coast, Gulf of Mexico and Alaska.
wapo.st
November 11, 2025 at 7:59 PM
This framing... Crikey, it's not just Democrats that value our beaches or our oceans. Americans care. And setting aside all the soft values, huge chunks of the economy rest on preserving the coast--tourism, recreation, shellfish and fishing industries. Fossil fuel development's so very last century.
Great piece...property insurance doesn't cover flood risk. It's extra, and the national flood insurance program that tells people where the supposed flood risk areas are haven't kept up.
www.wsj.com/us-news/lood...
www.wsj.com/us-news/lood...
It’s Getting Harder to Figure Out Whether You Live in a Flood Zone or Not
Incomplete federal maps overlook millions of at-risk homes across the country, leaving banks, builders and homeowners in the dark.
www.wsj.com
November 11, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Great piece...property insurance doesn't cover flood risk. It's extra, and the national flood insurance program that tells people where the supposed flood risk areas are haven't kept up.
www.wsj.com/us-news/lood...
www.wsj.com/us-news/lood...