Therese T
@thatern.bsky.social
My first sentence was 'Read me a book.' Born to be a librarian. Probably singing. Lifer Catholic; currently seeking place in pilgrim church. Missing view of Pacific Ocean in California and Chile. Fond of small dogs, good food, and smart people.
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The Constitution is not a minor inconvenience to be ignored at whim but the operating system for our government and the binding covenant of the American people.
June 25, 2025 at 6:10 PM
The Constitution is not a minor inconvenience to be ignored at whim but the operating system for our government and the binding covenant of the American people.
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this is excellent — straight talk from a meteorologist who spells out in clear terms what effect all these senseless cuts are having
Cuts have consequences, illustrated. As seen on TV 📺
June 3, 2025 at 5:58 AM
this is excellent — straight talk from a meteorologist who spells out in clear terms what effect all these senseless cuts are having
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If you want to see the planned impact on science with the proposed National Science Foundation cuts, this table in particular demonstrates it most devastatingly. Going from 330,000 people to 90,000 people involved in NSF activities. #SaveNSF
From: nsf-gov-resources.nsf.gov/files/00-NSF...
From: nsf-gov-resources.nsf.gov/files/00-NSF...
May 31, 2025 at 5:54 PM
If you want to see the planned impact on science with the proposed National Science Foundation cuts, this table in particular demonstrates it most devastatingly. Going from 330,000 people to 90,000 people involved in NSF activities. #SaveNSF
From: nsf-gov-resources.nsf.gov/files/00-NSF...
From: nsf-gov-resources.nsf.gov/files/00-NSF...
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I finally wrote about Sinners as a culture defining moment for horror, for @floodmagazine.bsky.social floodmagazine.com/195833/sinne...
“Sinners”: A Tremendous Cultural Shift for Horror
Ryan Coogler’s film undoubtedly proves that moviegoers are hungry for original stories made by Black filmmakers that go much further than skin-deep assessments of history and culture.
floodmagazine.com
May 21, 2025 at 5:52 PM
I finally wrote about Sinners as a culture defining moment for horror, for @floodmagazine.bsky.social floodmagazine.com/195833/sinne...
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Whatever you might hear from fascist billionaires, Mars is extremely dry, extremely cold—and extremely inhospitable.
For the energy, effort, and expense it takes to make Mars habitable for humans we could ensure that Earth is protected, cherished, and able to care for countless generations to come.
For the energy, effort, and expense it takes to make Mars habitable for humans we could ensure that Earth is protected, cherished, and able to care for countless generations to come.
May 27, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Whatever you might hear from fascist billionaires, Mars is extremely dry, extremely cold—and extremely inhospitable.
For the energy, effort, and expense it takes to make Mars habitable for humans we could ensure that Earth is protected, cherished, and able to care for countless generations to come.
For the energy, effort, and expense it takes to make Mars habitable for humans we could ensure that Earth is protected, cherished, and able to care for countless generations to come.
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The whole budget -- all $21m of it -- for education for grad students in STEM fields under the Education directorate, just evaporated.
May 23, 2025 at 1:19 AM
The whole budget -- all $21m of it -- for education for grad students in STEM fields under the Education directorate, just evaporated.
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Linda McMahon, Secretary of Education, sent Harvard a letter.
They graded it.
Bwahahaha.
They graded it.
Bwahahaha.
May 7, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Linda McMahon, Secretary of Education, sent Harvard a letter.
They graded it.
Bwahahaha.
They graded it.
Bwahahaha.
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Canadians are so great! I love you guys so much- Please, I hope you'll forgive us for this nightmare. We are going to try to make things right. I know you all are suffering too, and you shouldn't.
My daughter committed suicide. She had PTSD from military service. I don't wish this pain on anyone.
My daughter committed suicide. She had PTSD from military service. I don't wish this pain on anyone.
As Trump shuts down the suicide hotline, Canada has broadcasted their national hotline which now has a toll-free American version: 1-877-330-6366
April 28, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Canadians are so great! I love you guys so much- Please, I hope you'll forgive us for this nightmare. We are going to try to make things right. I know you all are suffering too, and you shouldn't.
My daughter committed suicide. She had PTSD from military service. I don't wish this pain on anyone.
My daughter committed suicide. She had PTSD from military service. I don't wish this pain on anyone.
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I have this radical lefty belief that voting should be easier than buying a gun.
April 13, 2025 at 7:34 PM
I have this radical lefty belief that voting should be easier than buying a gun.
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To the families of these four Americans I’m am so sorry their lives/deaths were not honored by Trump. We know this is a hard time for you and our words cannot ease your pain. Thank you for your service brave ones. May their memories be blessed.
April 4, 2025 at 4:09 PM
To the families of these four Americans I’m am so sorry their lives/deaths were not honored by Trump. We know this is a hard time for you and our words cannot ease your pain. Thank you for your service brave ones. May their memories be blessed.
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NEWS: Whirlpool Corp. announces Iowa's largest layoff of 2025 in Amana manufacturing facility. Nearly 1/3 of the company’s workforce in the Iowa facility will be let go due to current market conditions.
April 3, 2025 at 2:28 PM
NEWS: Whirlpool Corp. announces Iowa's largest layoff of 2025 in Amana manufacturing facility. Nearly 1/3 of the company’s workforce in the Iowa facility will be let go due to current market conditions.
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You have to see this.
PoliticsGirl and her husband teamed up with the brilliant Timothy Snyder (author of On Tyranny) and the legendary John Lithgow to create something truly powerful. It’s important, it’s urgent—and it needs to be shared far and wide.
PoliticsGirl and her husband teamed up with the brilliant Timothy Snyder (author of On Tyranny) and the legendary John Lithgow to create something truly powerful. It’s important, it’s urgent—and it needs to be shared far and wide.
20 Lessons on Tyranny: by Timothy Snyder / read by John Lithgow
YouTube video by PoliticsGirl
youtu.be
March 31, 2025 at 11:06 PM
You have to see this.
PoliticsGirl and her husband teamed up with the brilliant Timothy Snyder (author of On Tyranny) and the legendary John Lithgow to create something truly powerful. It’s important, it’s urgent—and it needs to be shared far and wide.
PoliticsGirl and her husband teamed up with the brilliant Timothy Snyder (author of On Tyranny) and the legendary John Lithgow to create something truly powerful. It’s important, it’s urgent—and it needs to be shared far and wide.
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Please get your vaccinations & boosters now. Make sure your kids and family members are up to date.
If you’re not sure, speak with your doctor. They may be able to do a titre check to see if you need a booster.
If you’re not sure, speak with your doctor. They may be able to do a titre check to see if you need a booster.
Breaking: RFK Jr. has forced out PETER MARKS, the nation’s top vaccine regulator.
In his resignation letter, obtained by the Post, Marks said he was willing to work with RFK Jr on his vaccine concerns — but said Kennedy wishes “subservient confirmation of his misinformation and lies.”
In his resignation letter, obtained by the Post, Marks said he was willing to work with RFK Jr on his vaccine concerns — but said Kennedy wishes “subservient confirmation of his misinformation and lies.”
RFK Jr. forces out Peter Marks, FDA’s top vaccine scientist
Marks, an architect of Operation Warp Speed, warned that a recent measles outbreak shows how confidence in science and public health is being “undermined.”
www.washingtonpost.com
March 29, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Please get your vaccinations & boosters now. Make sure your kids and family members are up to date.
If you’re not sure, speak with your doctor. They may be able to do a titre check to see if you need a booster.
If you’re not sure, speak with your doctor. They may be able to do a titre check to see if you need a booster.
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Jesus Christ I Cannot Believe I have to say this but DO NOT SPREAD ANYONE'S DEADNAME EVER.
Do not post the bad tweet that deadnames Vivian Wilson WITHOUT CENSORING HER DEADNAME.
Do not post the bad tweet that deadnames Vivian Wilson WITHOUT CENSORING HER DEADNAME.
March 24, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Jesus Christ I Cannot Believe I have to say this but DO NOT SPREAD ANYONE'S DEADNAME EVER.
Do not post the bad tweet that deadnames Vivian Wilson WITHOUT CENSORING HER DEADNAME.
Do not post the bad tweet that deadnames Vivian Wilson WITHOUT CENSORING HER DEADNAME.
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I love my library (and the chance to use @libbyapp.bsky.social through both it and the @queerliblib.bsky.social
Libraries are vital, providing access to information, technology, and learning. Cutting IMLS funding threatens these services, especially in underserved areas. Library funding isn’t political—it’s an investment in education, opportunity, and civic engagement. #LibraryLove #ForOurLibraries ala.org
March 18, 2025 at 2:53 AM
I love my library (and the chance to use @libbyapp.bsky.social through both it and the @queerliblib.bsky.social
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Soon all Americans will see with our own eyes what Trump has done to the US. Our daily lived experience will expose Trump/Musk/Vance for what they are: confidence tricksters who made us all poorer and less safe. The only question is when.
www.wunc.org/news/2025-03...
www.wunc.org/news/2025-03...
USDA cancels $11 million in federal funding for North Carolina food banks
The USDA has notified the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services that it would terminate the agreement for the Local Food Purchase Assistance Program, which is one of the progr...
www.wunc.org
March 15, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Soon all Americans will see with our own eyes what Trump has done to the US. Our daily lived experience will expose Trump/Musk/Vance for what they are: confidence tricksters who made us all poorer and less safe. The only question is when.
www.wunc.org/news/2025-03...
www.wunc.org/news/2025-03...
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“As long as evil people exist in the world, fierce anger exists in the world; once the evil ones are removed from the world, fierce anger will be removed from the world.” (Mishnah Sanhedrin 10:6)
March 11, 2025 at 3:55 PM
“As long as evil people exist in the world, fierce anger exists in the world; once the evil ones are removed from the world, fierce anger will be removed from the world.” (Mishnah Sanhedrin 10:6)
Sharing with Magpie friend Phil @justlookingphoto.bsky.social
March 2, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Sharing with Magpie friend Phil @justlookingphoto.bsky.social
Site asks for email. Time to dust off those unused Hotmail addresses.
The Department of Ed has a form to snitch on DEI policies in schools.
I’d be a shame if we broke it with thousands of responses… enddei.ed.gov
I’d be a shame if we broke it with thousands of responses… enddei.ed.gov
Department of Education FormLock
enddei.ed.gov
February 28, 2025 at 6:22 AM
Site asks for email. Time to dust off those unused Hotmail addresses.
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As ever, the deepest wisdom and compassion from @theradr.bsky.social.
www.lifeisasacredtext.com/fortify/
www.lifeisasacredtext.com/fortify/
fortify inside
why spiritual practice matters during the rising authoritarian tide
www.lifeisasacredtext.com
February 27, 2025 at 9:04 PM
As ever, the deepest wisdom and compassion from @theradr.bsky.social.
www.lifeisasacredtext.com/fortify/
www.lifeisasacredtext.com/fortify/
Crap ... you mean there's more than one?
So much wrong here including this unctuous toady’s inability to use the apostrophe s properly. See my deployment of “toady’s.”
February 26, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Crap ... you mean there's more than one?
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If you are angry at the world’s broken systems, join #RichardRohr and Brian McLaren on 3/14 (or watch the reply) and learn how to transform your anger into acts of love. Registration starts at $5. Learn more at tinyurl.com/fs496nw5
January 30, 2025 at 4:17 PM
If you are angry at the world’s broken systems, join #RichardRohr and Brian McLaren on 3/14 (or watch the reply) and learn how to transform your anger into acts of love. Registration starts at $5. Learn more at tinyurl.com/fs496nw5
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In a time of chaos and division, what does it mean to take a prophetic stance?
#RichardRohr joins Fr. John Dear for a powerful conversation about grief, faith, and speaking truth in our world today on "The Nonviolent Jesus Podcast.” tinyurl.com/y7x2pz5p
#RichardRohr joins Fr. John Dear for a powerful conversation about grief, faith, and speaking truth in our world today on "The Nonviolent Jesus Podcast.” tinyurl.com/y7x2pz5p
February 7, 2025 at 3:07 PM
In a time of chaos and division, what does it mean to take a prophetic stance?
#RichardRohr joins Fr. John Dear for a powerful conversation about grief, faith, and speaking truth in our world today on "The Nonviolent Jesus Podcast.” tinyurl.com/y7x2pz5p
#RichardRohr joins Fr. John Dear for a powerful conversation about grief, faith, and speaking truth in our world today on "The Nonviolent Jesus Podcast.” tinyurl.com/y7x2pz5p
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Some dude with a small candy company got an order from Senator Tom Cotton's office.
So he refunded their money and sent them a box of rocks, because Tom Cotton and his staff don't deserve his delicious candy.
Now he also sells rocks. 😂
www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8YreUX7/
So he refunded their money and sent them a box of rocks, because Tom Cotton and his staff don't deserve his delicious candy.
Now he also sells rocks. 😂
www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8YreUX7/
Can’t even believe we have to make this video 😑 so we banned a senator from buying our product becuase he’s screwing over small business and trying to take away Americans freedom of speech. That lead ...
TikTok video by davessweettooth
www.tiktok.com
February 6, 2025 at 5:08 AM
Some dude with a small candy company got an order from Senator Tom Cotton's office.
So he refunded their money and sent them a box of rocks, because Tom Cotton and his staff don't deserve his delicious candy.
Now he also sells rocks. 😂
www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8YreUX7/
So he refunded their money and sent them a box of rocks, because Tom Cotton and his staff don't deserve his delicious candy.
Now he also sells rocks. 😂
www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8YreUX7/