HouseAfire
@sharonhoepker.bsky.social
Retired Mom/Librarian/Facilities Manager in California. Human helper to Pocket, my sweet Border Terrier. I love to bake, read, garden, craft, DIY when I can, and just try to enjoy each day that I am lucky enough to be on this planet.
This article is long. But please read. AP journalists write about extended surveillance on roads with license reading software & algorithms to flag irregular behavior. Scary! Border Patrol getting info from local police and more chilling behavior. #ICE #immigration #50501 apnews.com/article/immi...
Border Patrol is monitoring US drivers and detaining those with 'suspicious' travel patterns
The U.S. Border Patrol is monitoring millions of American drivers nationwide in a secretive program to identify and detain people whose travel patterns it deems suspicious.
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November 20, 2025 at 5:24 PM
This article is long. But please read. AP journalists write about extended surveillance on roads with license reading software & algorithms to flag irregular behavior. Scary! Border Patrol getting info from local police and more chilling behavior. #ICE #immigration #50501 apnews.com/article/immi...
Pocket's cat friend has a big box filled with paper that he gets to play in. Today Pocket has his own Cat Paper Box! He tosses toys in it and digs around for them with great joy. I imagine him shouting "I can has box for cat games too!! Yippee!!!" #celebrate #TerrierTuesday #BTPOSSE ##DogsOfBlueSky
November 18, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Pocket's cat friend has a big box filled with paper that he gets to play in. Today Pocket has his own Cat Paper Box! He tosses toys in it and digs around for them with great joy. I imagine him shouting "I can has box for cat games too!! Yippee!!!" #celebrate #TerrierTuesday #BTPOSSE ##DogsOfBlueSky
Weekend with dear friends of many years. We all brought bits and bobs. We wound up with enough to make Italian soup with homemade sourdough on the side, AND do this lovely board. 🍲 🍜 #food
November 12, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Weekend with dear friends of many years. We all brought bits and bobs. We wound up with enough to make Italian soup with homemade sourdough on the side, AND do this lovely board. 🍲 🍜 #food
Just wow. I am speechless at what the Orange Menace does. "The Friday night fête at Mar-a-Lago was themed 'A little party never killed nobody,' according to the White House, referencing the song from the 2013 film adaptation of the F. Scott Fitzgerald novel." #50501 abcnews.go.com/Politics/tru...
Trump hosted 'Great Gatsby' Halloween party hours before SNAP funding lapsed
President Donald Trump has come under fire after he hosted a "Great Gatsby" themed Halloween party just hours before millions of Americans lost their SNAP benefits.
abcnews.go.com
November 4, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Just wow. I am speechless at what the Orange Menace does. "The Friday night fête at Mar-a-Lago was themed 'A little party never killed nobody,' according to the White House, referencing the song from the 2013 film adaptation of the F. Scott Fitzgerald novel." #50501 abcnews.go.com/Politics/tru...
Pocket trying on a costume hat ... very briefly. Just another odd behavior moment from his hooman! He is such a sweet doggo. #BTPOSSE #TerrierTuesday #Halloween #DogsOfBlueSky
October 28, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Pocket trying on a costume hat ... very briefly. Just another odd behavior moment from his hooman! He is such a sweet doggo. #BTPOSSE #TerrierTuesday #Halloween #DogsOfBlueSky
I think I have to rearrange the plants and items behind the daybed to make room for Security. Patrol duties now include monitoring activity outside via the window, not just listening for intruders at the front door. #BTPOSSE #DogsOfBlueSky
October 27, 2025 at 7:50 PM
I think I have to rearrange the plants and items behind the daybed to make room for Security. Patrol duties now include monitoring activity outside via the window, not just listening for intruders at the front door. #BTPOSSE #DogsOfBlueSky
This talk of the demolition of the East Wing has this former librarian wondering about the PEOC (Presidential Emergency Operations Center) which was built underneath it after WW2, but updated. Is it getting bigger, with limited congressional input/approvals? #50501
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Preside...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Preside...
Presidential Emergency Operations Center - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
October 25, 2025 at 10:53 PM
This talk of the demolition of the East Wing has this former librarian wondering about the PEOC (Presidential Emergency Operations Center) which was built underneath it after WW2, but updated. Is it getting bigger, with limited congressional input/approvals? #50501
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Preside...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Preside...
This is a sober read. "The United States is “on a trajectory” toward authoritarian rule" per assessment by former US intelligence and national security officials, who warn that democratic backsliding is accelerating under the Trump administration. #50501 www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
US ‘on a trajectory’ toward authoritarian rule, ex-officials warn
A network of former intelligence and security officers says democratic decline is accelerating under Trump’s rule
www.theguardian.com
October 25, 2025 at 1:54 PM
This is a sober read. "The United States is “on a trajectory” toward authoritarian rule" per assessment by former US intelligence and national security officials, who warn that democratic backsliding is accelerating under the Trump administration. #50501 www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
This "2028 Ballroom" video is like watching a real-time train wreck. AI-generated fantasy video that evokes 1789 French Revolution vibes. But is seems like a good summary of feelings for those of us who haven't donated $$$,$$$ towards the project. #50501 youtu.be/nD_25aSMSFc?...
🇺🇸🍾 YOU ARE INVITED TO THE MAGA BALLROOM 2028 #ai #maga #democracy
YouTube video by Ari K
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October 24, 2025 at 8:55 PM
This "2028 Ballroom" video is like watching a real-time train wreck. AI-generated fantasy video that evokes 1789 French Revolution vibes. But is seems like a good summary of feelings for those of us who haven't donated $$$,$$$ towards the project. #50501 youtu.be/nD_25aSMSFc?...
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We need a worldwide Spotify boycott NOW! Add some comments and hit repost so this gets to more people.
#BoycottSpotify #FuckICE #CancelSpotify
#BoycottSpotify #FuckICE #CancelSpotify
October 21, 2025 at 11:56 PM
We need a worldwide Spotify boycott NOW! Add some comments and hit repost so this gets to more people.
#BoycottSpotify #FuckICE #CancelSpotify
#BoycottSpotify #FuckICE #CancelSpotify
Well, I only used the free version until today .... now will not use it at all. Many podcasts are also streaming on other platforms, worth digging to find you content elsewhere.
We need a worldwide Spotify boycott NOW! Add some comments and hit repost so this gets to more people.
#BoycottSpotify #FuckICE #CancelSpotify
#BoycottSpotify #FuckICE #CancelSpotify
October 22, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Well, I only used the free version until today .... now will not use it at all. Many podcasts are also streaming on other platforms, worth digging to find you content elsewhere.
October 21, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Thank you to the BBC for doing a great piece on the protests yesterday. "But critics warn some of the moves by his administration are unconstitutional and a threat to American democracy." #NoKingsDay #50501 #50501movement www.bbc.com/news/article...
Millions join anti-Trump 'No Kings' protests across US
The demonstrations against the US president - which Republicans had called "hate-America rallies" - were boisterous but peaceful.
www.bbc.com
October 19, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Thank you to the BBC for doing a great piece on the protests yesterday. "But critics warn some of the moves by his administration are unconstitutional and a threat to American democracy." #NoKingsDay #50501 #50501movement www.bbc.com/news/article...
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October 18, 2025 at 11:54 PM
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Organizers have reported 7 million attendees at the No Kings events and we’re happy to confirm 7 million and counting! More events are still happening across the country today, so we’ll need additional time to fully certify the final numbers.
October 18, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Organizers have reported 7 million attendees at the No Kings events and we’re happy to confirm 7 million and counting! More events are still happening across the country today, so we’ll need additional time to fully certify the final numbers.
Peaceful protests in Roseville and Lincoln California today. Looking like 3000-4000 showed up in Roseville, a few hundred in Lincoln. Wonderful to be there and see the support out on foot and in cars honking along. #NoKingsDay #50501protests
October 18, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Peaceful protests in Roseville and Lincoln California today. Looking like 3000-4000 showed up in Roseville, a few hundred in Lincoln. Wonderful to be there and see the support out on foot and in cars honking along. #NoKingsDay #50501protests
No Kings protests live updates on NBC: Rallies underway in NYC, D.C., Chicago and other U.S. cities www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news... #50501 #50501movement #nokings
No Kings protests live updates: Rallies underway in NYC, D.C., Chicago and other U.S. cities
Follow live updates as 'No Kings' protests take place across the U.S. today in response to the Trump administration.
www.nbcnews.com
October 18, 2025 at 4:23 PM
No Kings protests live updates on NBC: Rallies underway in NYC, D.C., Chicago and other U.S. cities www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news... #50501 #50501movement #nokings
Pocket sitting on my lap in front of the fire today while I read a book. He thinks I should use my hands for petting and supporting his bum as needed rather than to hold the book. #BTPosse #TerrierTuesday #CuddleTime ##dogsofbluesky
October 14, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Pocket sitting on my lap in front of the fire today while I read a book. He thinks I should use my hands for petting and supporting his bum as needed rather than to hold the book. #BTPosse #TerrierTuesday #CuddleTime ##dogsofbluesky
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Watch the full interview here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fykx...
DHS Lied About a Veteran They Wrongfully Arrested (w/ George Retes)
YouTube video by The Bulwark
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October 10, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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The #TerrierTuesday Theme for 14th October is 'Cuddle Time'
Whether your #Terriers like to snuggle up with you or another favourite human, or a fellow pet they live with - show us your pictures & videos this week 🤗
Please repost to spread the word 🫶🐕
#DogsOfBlueSky #BTposse #Photography #Pets
Whether your #Terriers like to snuggle up with you or another favourite human, or a fellow pet they live with - show us your pictures & videos this week 🤗
Please repost to spread the word 🫶🐕
#DogsOfBlueSky #BTposse #Photography #Pets
October 12, 2025 at 5:54 PM
The #TerrierTuesday Theme for 14th October is 'Cuddle Time'
Whether your #Terriers like to snuggle up with you or another favourite human, or a fellow pet they live with - show us your pictures & videos this week 🤗
Please repost to spread the word 🫶🐕
#DogsOfBlueSky #BTposse #Photography #Pets
Whether your #Terriers like to snuggle up with you or another favourite human, or a fellow pet they live with - show us your pictures & videos this week 🤗
Please repost to spread the word 🫶🐕
#DogsOfBlueSky #BTposse #Photography #Pets
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During a shutdown, people like TSA workers and troops don’t get paid. But do you know who does? The president still gets paid. Members of Congress still get paid. It’s wrong. That’s why, as soon as the Republicans shut down the government, I put my salary on hold.
October 10, 2025 at 3:16 PM
During a shutdown, people like TSA workers and troops don’t get paid. But do you know who does? The president still gets paid. Members of Congress still get paid. It’s wrong. That’s why, as soon as the Republicans shut down the government, I put my salary on hold.
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A win! A federal judge has granted Chicago and the State of Illinois a restraining order against the Trump administration, blocking the deployment of the National Guard in Illinois.
October 10, 2025 at 1:28 PM
A win! A federal judge has granted Chicago and the State of Illinois a restraining order against the Trump administration, blocking the deployment of the National Guard in Illinois.
I planted via "seed roulette" in part of my garden this year; all the old opened seed packets tossed into two planters. Fun! 🌱 #gardenSky
October 10, 2025 at 2:06 PM
I planted via "seed roulette" in part of my garden this year; all the old opened seed packets tossed into two planters. Fun! 🌱 #gardenSky
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NEW: Venezuelan immigrants signed up for a Trump-promoted app called CBP Home, which promised a safe and easy way to leave the country, and prepared to leave on their given departure dates.
Those dates have come and gone.
They’re still stuck here.
Those dates have come and gone.
They’re still stuck here.
“I Don’t Want to Be Here Anymore”: They Tried to Self-Deport, Then Got Stranded in Trump’s America
Venezuelan immigrants signed up for a Trump-promoted app called CBP Home, which promised a safe and easy way to leave the country, and prepared to leave on their given departure dates. Those dates have come and gone. They’re still stuck here.
www.propublica.org
October 10, 2025 at 11:15 AM
NEW: Venezuelan immigrants signed up for a Trump-promoted app called CBP Home, which promised a safe and easy way to leave the country, and prepared to leave on their given departure dates.
Those dates have come and gone.
They’re still stuck here.
Those dates have come and gone.
They’re still stuck here.