Amy Leland (she/her)
@amyleland.bsky.social
Traveler, writer, film and TV junkie, TV editor, vegetarian foodie, oenophile, and subject to two cats
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Writer, TV editor, travel advisor, movie and TV nut, world traveler, oenophile, vegetarian foodie, and crazy cat lady
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Though I have joined Bluesky to have a (hopefully) healthier and saner option for social networking, it isn't a good space for real writing. So if you're curious what I'm up to with my writing, find me over on Substack. 😁
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This is so beautiful! Love it!
If approved, SLC would have 4 flag designs. It's current, as well as one tied to Progress Pride, Juneteenth and Transgender designs as seen here #utpol:
May 10, 2025 at 2:05 PM
This is so beautiful! Love it!
Sometimes you want to open a new, unknown bottle and explore it fully. And sometimes you want to sit back with a familiar favorite. 😊 The Goisot Aligoté is one of my consistent favorites. I highly recommend it. It’s a great “relax on the sofa” wine. 😊 #winesky #aligote #bourgogne
May 9, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Sometimes you want to open a new, unknown bottle and explore it fully. And sometimes you want to sit back with a familiar favorite. 😊 The Goisot Aligoté is one of my consistent favorites. I highly recommend it. It’s a great “relax on the sofa” wine. 😊 #winesky #aligote #bourgogne
Château Yvonne 2022 Saumur Blanc - light bodied to the eyes but FAR more complex on the nose and palate. Lemon, apple, pear, and a touch of honey, dry and acidic. Makes me want to clap my hands like Maggie Smith in “Gosford Park” and say “Yummy yummy yummy!” #winesky #loirecheninblanc #kogodwineclub
April 22, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Château Yvonne 2022 Saumur Blanc - light bodied to the eyes but FAR more complex on the nose and palate. Lemon, apple, pear, and a touch of honey, dry and acidic. Makes me want to clap my hands like Maggie Smith in “Gosford Park” and say “Yummy yummy yummy!” #winesky #loirecheninblanc #kogodwineclub
Opened a bottle for a lovely spontaneous visit with a neighbor. Vincent Pinard Florés Sancerre 2022. Much lighter in intensity and body than expected. Consistent on the nose and palate - apple, pear, lemon, and wet stones, plus lemongrass on the palate. Kogod Wine Club selection. #winesky #whitewine
April 3, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Opened a bottle for a lovely spontaneous visit with a neighbor. Vincent Pinard Florés Sancerre 2022. Much lighter in intensity and body than expected. Consistent on the nose and palate - apple, pear, lemon, and wet stones, plus lemongrass on the palate. Kogod Wine Club selection. #winesky #whitewine
He said it repeatedly. She warned us about what he was saying. Maybe it’s time for the American voters to FUCKING LISTEN during campaigns.
I guess folks weren't really listening when he said it.... they didn't listen to her warnings either...
April 3, 2025 at 3:00 AM
He said it repeatedly. She warned us about what he was saying. Maybe it’s time for the American voters to FUCKING LISTEN during campaigns.
Here’s a thought… Someday instead of looking back and saying, “Oh, the woman who lost the election was right on all of her warnings about her opponent,” maybe we should…I don’t know…elect the woman? 🤷🏻♀️
When Harris said it would be $4,000, the “fact-checkers” tut-tutted and claimed what she said was only “half true” because there were some lower estimates. The “fact-checkers” lied; Harris was telling the truth.
April 3, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Here’s a thought… Someday instead of looking back and saying, “Oh, the woman who lost the election was right on all of her warnings about her opponent,” maybe we should…I don’t know…elect the woman? 🤷🏻♀️
Opened a REALLY interesting bottle tonight. Cesarese del Piglio, which was a new wine for me. Aged in amphora. Roscioli Wine Club bought the whole amphora to create a private 1500 bottle collection. Unfiltered, so it has sediment. But it is otherwise a fresh, crisp wine. Easy and drinkable! #winesky
April 1, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Opened a REALLY interesting bottle tonight. Cesarese del Piglio, which was a new wine for me. Aged in amphora. Roscioli Wine Club bought the whole amphora to create a private 1500 bottle collection. Unfiltered, so it has sediment. But it is otherwise a fresh, crisp wine. Easy and drinkable! #winesky
People were renditioned to Venezuela simply because they have tattoos. Not gang tattoos. Just…tattoos.
In totally unrelated news, our current Triple Sec Def has white supremacy tattoos. So… 🤨
In totally unrelated news, our current Triple Sec Def has white supremacy tattoos. So… 🤨
1/ No matter how fucked up and illegal you thought the random detention and RENDITION of men who the government claimed were violent gang members was... @isabelaalhadeff.bsky.social and @nlanard.bsky.social are here to show you it's so much worse: www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
The men disappeared to El Salvador because of their tattoos
The Trump administration sent Venezuelans to El Salvador’s most infamous prison. Their families are looking for answers.
www.motherjones.com
March 27, 2025 at 1:03 AM
People were renditioned to Venezuela simply because they have tattoos. Not gang tattoos. Just…tattoos.
In totally unrelated news, our current Triple Sec Def has white supremacy tattoos. So… 🤨
In totally unrelated news, our current Triple Sec Def has white supremacy tattoos. So… 🤨
Not funny at all, while also absolutely hilarious. 😆
The founder of Signal releases a response to SignalGate:
“There are so many great reasons to be on Signal.
Now including the opportunity for the vice president of the United States of America to randomly add you to a group chat for coordination of sensitive military operations.”
“There are so many great reasons to be on Signal.
Now including the opportunity for the vice president of the United States of America to randomly add you to a group chat for coordination of sensitive military operations.”
March 26, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Not funny at all, while also absolutely hilarious. 😆
“What’s worse: Republicans or what Republicans mutated into?” I feel like this isn’t the flex he thinks it is… 🙄
March 26, 2025 at 6:39 AM
“What’s worse: Republicans or what Republicans mutated into?” I feel like this isn’t the flex he thinks it is… 🙄
I wanted a hearty pasta marinara with vegetarian meatballs for dinner, but didn’t feel like opening a bottle of red. This chewy, hefty rosé was a great alternative. Torre Dei Beati Cerasuolo D’Abruzzo 2022. Juicy and sweet on the nose, notes of strawberry, cherry, cranberry, and a touch of honey.
March 26, 2025 at 3:26 AM
I wanted a hearty pasta marinara with vegetarian meatballs for dinner, but didn’t feel like opening a bottle of red. This chewy, hefty rosé was a great alternative. Torre Dei Beati Cerasuolo D’Abruzzo 2022. Juicy and sweet on the nose, notes of strawberry, cherry, cranberry, and a touch of honey.
After countless years of conservative men declaring themselves alphas and crowing about liberal cucks, they sure are all folding like origami anytime Trump pouts and makes threats. Fragile masculinity is going to be the death of us all.
March 21, 2025 at 6:03 AM
After countless years of conservative men declaring themselves alphas and crowing about liberal cucks, they sure are all folding like origami anytime Trump pouts and makes threats. Fragile masculinity is going to be the death of us all.
I recently found this podcast and love it. It is light and fun, but also informative. Perfect listening in these stressful times. And when I replied to one of their eps with, “Don’t at me, bro!” they gave me a fun shout out on a later episode. 😆 This ep was perfect for my upcoming trip to Naples. 😊
Greco di Tufo is an ancient Italian white wine that nearly disappeared, but thanks to passionate winemakers, it’s thriving! We dive into its history, flavors & perfect food pairings in our latest Italian Wine Adventure.
thewinepairpodcast.com/episode/ital...
thewinepairpodcast.com/episode/ital...
Italian Wine Adventure #15: Greco di Tufo! | The Wine Pair Podcast - Irreverent reviews of everyday wine
What a beautiful wine! You may not have heard of Greco di Tufo, and you may not be familiar with wines from Campania in southern Italy, but we are hoping that...
thewinepairpodcast.com
March 16, 2025 at 3:41 PM
I recently found this podcast and love it. It is light and fun, but also informative. Perfect listening in these stressful times. And when I replied to one of their eps with, “Don’t at me, bro!” they gave me a fun shout out on a later episode. 😆 This ep was perfect for my upcoming trip to Naples. 😊
Reposted by Amy Leland (she/her)
Chuck Schumer would rather sell books about fighting antisemitism than fight the antisemites who are dismantling liberal democracy, which is the only thing that protects us as Jews in the diaspora.
March 14, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Chuck Schumer would rather sell books about fighting antisemitism than fight the antisemites who are dismantling liberal democracy, which is the only thing that protects us as Jews in the diaspora.
This right here is exactly it. I have been a loyal Democrat my entire life. The current "leadership" of the party is not representing me, this country, or our democracy in an effective way. It is time to stop worrying about decorum and start worrying about the survival of the country.
American politics makes a lot more sense when you realize that the GOP is afraid of pissing off the GOP base, and the Dems are afraid of pissing off the GOP base, but neither party is afraid of pissing off the Dem base.
March 15, 2025 at 5:08 PM
This right here is exactly it. I have been a loyal Democrat my entire life. The current "leadership" of the party is not representing me, this country, or our democracy in an effective way. It is time to stop worrying about decorum and start worrying about the survival of the country.
My latest essay, which is more of a book review, is up on Substack! open.substack.com/pub/amylelan...
March 8, 2025 at 3:02 AM
My latest essay, which is more of a book review, is up on Substack! open.substack.com/pub/amylelan...
Okay. I know there are far more important things to be outraged by. But…seriously, how trashy can this guy be??? 🤬
February 15, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Okay. I know there are far more important things to be outraged by. But…seriously, how trashy can this guy be??? 🤬
I needed this today. Especially because I so love trash pandas. ❤️🦝
February 15, 2025 at 8:48 PM
I needed this today. Especially because I so love trash pandas. ❤️🦝
If you are looking for good wines, I recommend the wines (and olive oil) of Cesani. Their Serisé is a Ciliegiolo that is so yummy! And of their Vernaccias, the Clamys is my favorite because the grapes are grown in a section of land rich with fossils. LOTS of minerality! #winesky
www.cesani.it/en/
www.cesani.it/en/
February 14, 2025 at 11:15 PM
If you are looking for good wines, I recommend the wines (and olive oil) of Cesani. Their Serisé is a Ciliegiolo that is so yummy! And of their Vernaccias, the Clamys is my favorite because the grapes are grown in a section of land rich with fossils. LOTS of minerality! #winesky
www.cesani.it/en/
www.cesani.it/en/
"If no lawyer within earshot of the President is willing to give him that advice, then I expect you will eventually find someone who is enough of a fool, or enough of a coward, to file your motion. But it was never going to be me."
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AUSA Hagan Scotten, former clerk for John Roberts, really put some mustard on his resignation letter.
February 14, 2025 at 6:45 PM
"If no lawyer within earshot of the President is willing to give him that advice, then I expect you will eventually find someone who is enough of a fool, or enough of a coward, to file your motion. But it was never going to be me."
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Am I the only one disoriented by seeing Mitch McConnell as the only Republican refusing to back Tulsi Gabbard and RFK Jr.? I mean...it's too little too late, since he's one of the main reasons we are in this mess. But it's still weird.
a man in a black shirt says very strange on the bottom
ALT: a man in a black shirt says very strange on the bottom
media.tenor.com
February 13, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Am I the only one disoriented by seeing Mitch McConnell as the only Republican refusing to back Tulsi Gabbard and RFK Jr.? I mean...it's too little too late, since he's one of the main reasons we are in this mess. But it's still weird.
And now I’m stuck with the image of “Buddy” coming up with “Red, White, and Blueland”, looking in the mirror, and giving himself the double gun point because he is SUCH A CLEVER BOY! 🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️ There is not enough migraine medicine in the world for this bullshit. (Yes. This is real.)
February 12, 2025 at 1:38 AM
And now I’m stuck with the image of “Buddy” coming up with “Red, White, and Blueland”, looking in the mirror, and giving himself the double gun point because he is SUCH A CLEVER BOY! 🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️ There is not enough migraine medicine in the world for this bullshit. (Yes. This is real.)
In a former life I was a database administrator. The fact that we have a guy currently GUTTING the government's databases who clearly doesn't understand what SQL even IS (and probably pronounces it ess-cue-ell) gives me a migraine. (It is at least less offensive than his use of the r-word. 🙄)
not a new observation but Elon Musk genuinely isn't very bright, genuinely has no idea how most things work, and his entire supergenius engineer persona is a tech press-enabled mythology (they've never been held accountable for)
February 11, 2025 at 7:35 PM
In a former life I was a database administrator. The fact that we have a guy currently GUTTING the government's databases who clearly doesn't understand what SQL even IS (and probably pronounces it ess-cue-ell) gives me a migraine. (It is at least less offensive than his use of the r-word. 🙄)
I feel safer already! 🙄 (Seriously, my ocular muscles are not going to survive all of this winning. I'm going to get a repetitive eye roll strain.)
So after promising to focus on safety, they’ve gotten right down to work… on gender terminology?
February 11, 2025 at 2:53 AM
I feel safer already! 🙄 (Seriously, my ocular muscles are not going to survive all of this winning. I'm going to get a repetitive eye roll strain.)
My newest essay is up on Substack. Some potentially navel-gazing thoughts about why I'm writing essays. 😊
open.substack.com/pub/amylelan...
open.substack.com/pub/amylelan...
February 10, 2025 at 11:13 PM
My newest essay is up on Substack. Some potentially navel-gazing thoughts about why I'm writing essays. 😊
open.substack.com/pub/amylelan...
open.substack.com/pub/amylelan...