Cat Ell
@thatkatt.bsky.social
I share letters my Grandfather wrote while fighting Nazis in WWII, while I try to do small things to fight Nazis in current day. I also like animal stuff.
80 years ago #OTD:
"...All the eats and drinks were supplied by the G.I.s with the exception of some of the liquor...The liquor the Germans furnished was 'White Lighting'. Boy was it strong! I don't see how they drink it straight but they really drink it...
#LettersFromGrandpa #WWII #1940s #History
"...All the eats and drinks were supplied by the G.I.s with the exception of some of the liquor...The liquor the Germans furnished was 'White Lighting'. Boy was it strong! I don't see how they drink it straight but they really drink it...
#LettersFromGrandpa #WWII #1940s #History
November 10, 2025 at 1:59 PM
80 years ago #OTD:
"...All the eats and drinks were supplied by the G.I.s with the exception of some of the liquor...The liquor the Germans furnished was 'White Lighting'. Boy was it strong! I don't see how they drink it straight but they really drink it...
#LettersFromGrandpa #WWII #1940s #History
"...All the eats and drinks were supplied by the G.I.s with the exception of some of the liquor...The liquor the Germans furnished was 'White Lighting'. Boy was it strong! I don't see how they drink it straight but they really drink it...
#LettersFromGrandpa #WWII #1940s #History
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November 10, 2025 at 12:36 AM
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80 years ago #OTD:
"In answering Mom's letter I told her not to write again because I expect to be on the way home in a month and it will take about that long for my letter to get home and her's to get back. I guess you might as well quit writing too...
#LettersFromGrandpa #WWII #1940s
"In answering Mom's letter I told her not to write again because I expect to be on the way home in a month and it will take about that long for my letter to get home and her's to get back. I guess you might as well quit writing too...
#LettersFromGrandpa #WWII #1940s
November 8, 2025 at 1:51 PM
80 years ago #OTD:
"In answering Mom's letter I told her not to write again because I expect to be on the way home in a month and it will take about that long for my letter to get home and her's to get back. I guess you might as well quit writing too...
#LettersFromGrandpa #WWII #1940s
"In answering Mom's letter I told her not to write again because I expect to be on the way home in a month and it will take about that long for my letter to get home and her's to get back. I guess you might as well quit writing too...
#LettersFromGrandpa #WWII #1940s
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Hey everyone, just so you know: Mercury is going in the microwave again on Nov. 9th.
November 7, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Hey everyone, just so you know: Mercury is going in the microwave again on Nov. 9th.
Pro Lifers!
One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
November 7, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Pro Lifers!
80 years ago #OTD:
"Am writing Mom today so I'll just use this card. I want to keep this picture. It's the the famous old Roland of Bremen and it's a very good picture of it. I'll write you tomorrow."
#LettersFromGrandpa #PostcardsFromGrandpa #Bremen #Germany #WWII #1940s
"Am writing Mom today so I'll just use this card. I want to keep this picture. It's the the famous old Roland of Bremen and it's a very good picture of it. I'll write you tomorrow."
#LettersFromGrandpa #PostcardsFromGrandpa #Bremen #Germany #WWII #1940s
November 7, 2025 at 2:03 PM
80 years ago #OTD:
"Am writing Mom today so I'll just use this card. I want to keep this picture. It's the the famous old Roland of Bremen and it's a very good picture of it. I'll write you tomorrow."
#LettersFromGrandpa #PostcardsFromGrandpa #Bremen #Germany #WWII #1940s
"Am writing Mom today so I'll just use this card. I want to keep this picture. It's the the famous old Roland of Bremen and it's a very good picture of it. I'll write you tomorrow."
#LettersFromGrandpa #PostcardsFromGrandpa #Bremen #Germany #WWII #1940s
80 years ago #OTD:
"The mail man has been good to me again today. I got your letter of Oct 22 and 24, and also one from Mom. I feel simply grand...
#LettersFromGrandpa #WWII #1940s
"The mail man has been good to me again today. I got your letter of Oct 22 and 24, and also one from Mom. I feel simply grand...
#LettersFromGrandpa #WWII #1940s
November 6, 2025 at 1:52 PM
80 years ago #OTD:
"The mail man has been good to me again today. I got your letter of Oct 22 and 24, and also one from Mom. I feel simply grand...
#LettersFromGrandpa #WWII #1940s
"The mail man has been good to me again today. I got your letter of Oct 22 and 24, and also one from Mom. I feel simply grand...
#LettersFromGrandpa #WWII #1940s
80 years ago #OTD:
"Finally got a letter today and it was a swell one too! It really helped my morale anyhow. I think maybe I can put up with another month of this stuff now....when you reassure me now and then it helps so much."
#LettersFromGrandpa #WWII #1940s
"Finally got a letter today and it was a swell one too! It really helped my morale anyhow. I think maybe I can put up with another month of this stuff now....when you reassure me now and then it helps so much."
#LettersFromGrandpa #WWII #1940s
November 5, 2025 at 1:22 PM
80 years ago #OTD:
"Finally got a letter today and it was a swell one too! It really helped my morale anyhow. I think maybe I can put up with another month of this stuff now....when you reassure me now and then it helps so much."
#LettersFromGrandpa #WWII #1940s
"Finally got a letter today and it was a swell one too! It really helped my morale anyhow. I think maybe I can put up with another month of this stuff now....when you reassure me now and then it helps so much."
#LettersFromGrandpa #WWII #1940s
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Head in hands wondering how this could happen to me, the popular president who posted a video of myself shitting on everyone 2 weeks ago
November 5, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Head in hands wondering how this could happen to me, the popular president who posted a video of myself shitting on everyone 2 weeks ago
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The year is 2025.
Much of the US seems more afraid of diversity than dictatorship.
It is Election Day, & there’s fear it could be the last.
You cast your ballot & confirm each of your friends has voted. (Nag if necessary.)
You change the course of history.
#Vote ✊
Much of the US seems more afraid of diversity than dictatorship.
It is Election Day, & there’s fear it could be the last.
You cast your ballot & confirm each of your friends has voted. (Nag if necessary.)
You change the course of history.
#Vote ✊
November 4, 2025 at 1:55 PM
The year is 2025.
Much of the US seems more afraid of diversity than dictatorship.
It is Election Day, & there’s fear it could be the last.
You cast your ballot & confirm each of your friends has voted. (Nag if necessary.)
You change the course of history.
#Vote ✊
Much of the US seems more afraid of diversity than dictatorship.
It is Election Day, & there’s fear it could be the last.
You cast your ballot & confirm each of your friends has voted. (Nag if necessary.)
You change the course of history.
#Vote ✊
80 years ago #OTD:
(It was actually the 4th - it was a Sunday)
"I hardly know what to write because I haven't been doing anything and the mail seems to be messed up again as I haven't had any for three or four days...
#LettersFromGrandpa #WWII #1940s #History
(It was actually the 4th - it was a Sunday)
"I hardly know what to write because I haven't been doing anything and the mail seems to be messed up again as I haven't had any for three or four days...
#LettersFromGrandpa #WWII #1940s #History
November 4, 2025 at 2:45 PM
80 years ago #OTD:
(It was actually the 4th - it was a Sunday)
"I hardly know what to write because I haven't been doing anything and the mail seems to be messed up again as I haven't had any for three or four days...
#LettersFromGrandpa #WWII #1940s #History
(It was actually the 4th - it was a Sunday)
"I hardly know what to write because I haven't been doing anything and the mail seems to be messed up again as I haven't had any for three or four days...
#LettersFromGrandpa #WWII #1940s #History
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I can never return to "the real world."
Working remotely was probably invented by an introvert who was tired of being asked how their weekend was
November 3, 2025 at 2:26 PM
I can never return to "the real world."
80 years ago #OTD:
(I know it says the 4th, but it was Saturday, which was the 3rd. The next few dates are all mixed up, but I checked a calendar to be sure)
#LettersFromGrandpa #WWII #1940s #History
(I know it says the 4th, but it was Saturday, which was the 3rd. The next few dates are all mixed up, but I checked a calendar to be sure)
#LettersFromGrandpa #WWII #1940s #History
November 3, 2025 at 2:20 PM
80 years ago #OTD:
(I know it says the 4th, but it was Saturday, which was the 3rd. The next few dates are all mixed up, but I checked a calendar to be sure)
#LettersFromGrandpa #WWII #1940s #History
(I know it says the 4th, but it was Saturday, which was the 3rd. The next few dates are all mixed up, but I checked a calendar to be sure)
#LettersFromGrandpa #WWII #1940s #History
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Today's #Muppet GIF of the Day is...
a stuffed animal is holding a football in its mouth .
Alt: GIF of Sesame Street's Grover turning slowly toward you and then fainting
media.tenor.com
November 3, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Today's #Muppet GIF of the Day is...
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Having the fellas over for a kitty appreciation party. Photo from my collection, 1953.
November 2, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Having the fellas over for a kitty appreciation party. Photo from my collection, 1953.
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80 years ago #OTD:
"I read that this was the first Halloween in Bremen in 1000 years...
Enclosed you will find three gold bars. They are overseas bars. One for each 6 months. I have 3 bars now so you're entitled to 3 also (I figure).
#LettersFromGrandpa #WWII #1940s #History
"I read that this was the first Halloween in Bremen in 1000 years...
Enclosed you will find three gold bars. They are overseas bars. One for each 6 months. I have 3 bars now so you're entitled to 3 also (I figure).
#LettersFromGrandpa #WWII #1940s #History
November 1, 2025 at 12:39 PM
80 years ago #OTD:
"I read that this was the first Halloween in Bremen in 1000 years...
Enclosed you will find three gold bars. They are overseas bars. One for each 6 months. I have 3 bars now so you're entitled to 3 also (I figure).
#LettersFromGrandpa #WWII #1940s #History
"I read that this was the first Halloween in Bremen in 1000 years...
Enclosed you will find three gold bars. They are overseas bars. One for each 6 months. I have 3 bars now so you're entitled to 3 also (I figure).
#LettersFromGrandpa #WWII #1940s #History
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I’m not going to take the turkey out of the freezer until it’s defrosted.
Mike Johnson says he will not bring the House back in session until the government reopens
October 31, 2025 at 12:53 PM
I’m not going to take the turkey out of the freezer until it’s defrosted.
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Right now little Mikey only has one job
October 31, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Right now little Mikey only has one job
80 years ago #OTD:
"Today was Pay Day again. You remember I told you about them making a mistake on my pay last month - well they must have found it. My pay was rather short this month."
#LettersFromGrandpa #WWII #1940s #History
"Today was Pay Day again. You remember I told you about them making a mistake on my pay last month - well they must have found it. My pay was rather short this month."
#LettersFromGrandpa #WWII #1940s #History
October 31, 2025 at 12:36 PM
80 years ago #OTD:
"Today was Pay Day again. You remember I told you about them making a mistake on my pay last month - well they must have found it. My pay was rather short this month."
#LettersFromGrandpa #WWII #1940s #History
"Today was Pay Day again. You remember I told you about them making a mistake on my pay last month - well they must have found it. My pay was rather short this month."
#LettersFromGrandpa #WWII #1940s #History
80 years ago #OTD:
"Don't you get into any trouble this year. You're supposed to be a respectable married woman now. The only time you can get into mischief is when accompanied by your husband."
#LettersFromGrandpa #WWII #1940s
Fun fact - their first (and only) child was born exactly 1 year later!
"Don't you get into any trouble this year. You're supposed to be a respectable married woman now. The only time you can get into mischief is when accompanied by your husband."
#LettersFromGrandpa #WWII #1940s
Fun fact - their first (and only) child was born exactly 1 year later!
October 30, 2025 at 1:15 PM
80 years ago #OTD:
"Don't you get into any trouble this year. You're supposed to be a respectable married woman now. The only time you can get into mischief is when accompanied by your husband."
#LettersFromGrandpa #WWII #1940s
Fun fact - their first (and only) child was born exactly 1 year later!
"Don't you get into any trouble this year. You're supposed to be a respectable married woman now. The only time you can get into mischief is when accompanied by your husband."
#LettersFromGrandpa #WWII #1940s
Fun fact - their first (and only) child was born exactly 1 year later!
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I mean I like to talk to trees and vibe with the moon but I also got both a flu and Covid vaccine this month
October 29, 2025 at 11:41 PM
I mean I like to talk to trees and vibe with the moon but I also got both a flu and Covid vaccine this month