April Kihlstrom
@aprilkihlstrom.bsky.social
Regency author, reader, loves Nintendo video games, loves animals. Writing resume includes Regency romances, writer's workbook, Sophy books (written from my dog Sophy's point of view.)
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So now apparently Hegseth and Trump want to roll back the regulations that are meant to prevent US military personnel from committing crimes against humanity and violating the US constitution because.....of course they do. We are farther down the road to fascism than far too many refuse to admit.
September 30, 2025 at 5:58 PM
So now apparently Hegseth and Trump want to roll back the regulations that are meant to prevent US military personnel from committing crimes against humanity and violating the US constitution because.....of course they do. We are farther down the road to fascism than far too many refuse to admit.
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It should be needless to say, but it is perhaps at this moment worth saying, that transgender individuals have the same right as anyone else to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
September 14, 2025 at 2:32 PM
It should be needless to say, but it is perhaps at this moment worth saying, that transgender individuals have the same right as anyone else to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
My newspaper finally covered the fact that unless Republicans in Congress carve out an exception, the One Big Beautiful Bill will trigger automatic cuts to funding for Medicare. In the past, Congress always did so but the current crop of Republicans apparently don't care how it will affect seniors.
August 17, 2025 at 6:04 PM
My newspaper finally covered the fact that unless Republicans in Congress carve out an exception, the One Big Beautiful Bill will trigger automatic cuts to funding for Medicare. In the past, Congress always did so but the current crop of Republicans apparently don't care how it will affect seniors.
The parallels to 1930s Germany become more blatant every day--right down to sending the military into towns across the country. Not surprising since Hitler admired Christian Nationalists in the US--except that even he thought their ideas went too far.
August 13, 2025 at 9:08 PM
The parallels to 1930s Germany become more blatant every day--right down to sending the military into towns across the country. Not surprising since Hitler admired Christian Nationalists in the US--except that even he thought their ideas went too far.
@microsoft.com Why did you have to get rid of Skype? Did you consider how it might impact people who depended on it? Teams just doesn't cut it for trying to do video chat with my son who has Down syndrome. Some days he's in tears over this and so am I. Never had these problems with Skype.
August 1, 2025 at 5:41 PM
@microsoft.com Why did you have to get rid of Skype? Did you consider how it might impact people who depended on it? Teams just doesn't cut it for trying to do video chat with my son who has Down syndrome. Some days he's in tears over this and so am I. Never had these problems with Skype.
I've come to believe money isn't the root of all evil, the notion of superiority is. The most horrific actions have happened because some believed they were entitled to do what they did. The rest were because some were desperately trying to prove they were not less than.
July 29, 2025 at 6:58 PM
I've come to believe money isn't the root of all evil, the notion of superiority is. The most horrific actions have happened because some believed they were entitled to do what they did. The rest were because some were desperately trying to prove they were not less than.
I wonder why equality feels like a threat to so many people. Is it a need to feel superior in some way? If so, that's a lot harder to fight than mere ignorance about one man's stupidity, innate corruption, incompetence and lies.
July 28, 2025 at 1:26 PM
I wonder why equality feels like a threat to so many people. Is it a need to feel superior in some way? If so, that's a lot harder to fight than mere ignorance about one man's stupidity, innate corruption, incompetence and lies.
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I will never again wonder how Hitler came to power and could do what he did. We are seeing, step by step, the rise of fascism in our own country. Those of us who know history are screaming about the danger, while too many who think of themselves as "good citizens" claim we're overreacting.
June 12, 2025 at 9:22 PM
I will never again wonder how Hitler came to power and could do what he did. We are seeing, step by step, the rise of fascism in our own country. Those of us who know history are screaming about the danger, while too many who think of themselves as "good citizens" claim we're overreacting.
It's Pride Month and I will always be an ally to the LGBTQIA community. I will never understand the hate the community faces. Just let people be happy being who they are.
June 6, 2025 at 6:51 PM
It's Pride Month and I will always be an ally to the LGBTQIA community. I will never understand the hate the community faces. Just let people be happy being who they are.
Nothing would ever make it worth it even if it was legal--which it is NOT.
April 3, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Nothing would ever make it worth it even if it was legal--which it is NOT.
Always, always, always.
MAGA and Elon love to talk about “American” values. Here are some of mine:
Everyone should be able to love who they want to love.
Empathy is a strength not a weakness.
Our diversity is our power
The wealthy need to pay their fair share.
Love and kindness should be our guiding principle.
Everyone should be able to love who they want to love.
Empathy is a strength not a weakness.
Our diversity is our power
The wealthy need to pay their fair share.
Love and kindness should be our guiding principle.
March 30, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Always, always, always.
In the midst of all the chaos, all the appalling actions of this administration, remember that your kindness to others and theirs to you matters. You do make a difference, probably in ways you may never even know by creating a ripple effect. Your words, your caring may get passed on and on to others
March 28, 2025 at 9:00 PM
In the midst of all the chaos, all the appalling actions of this administration, remember that your kindness to others and theirs to you matters. You do make a difference, probably in ways you may never even know by creating a ripple effect. Your words, your caring may get passed on and on to others
I stand with every group being dehumanized by this administration and its supporters.. Doesn't matter if I'm part of that group or not. If they can dehumanize any one group, they can dehumanize all of us. More than that, I lose MY soul if I don't speak up, don't stand for what's right.
March 17, 2025 at 8:58 PM
I stand with every group being dehumanized by this administration and its supporters.. Doesn't matter if I'm part of that group or not. If they can dehumanize any one group, they can dehumanize all of us. More than that, I lose MY soul if I don't speak up, don't stand for what's right.
I grew up not in the best of families but that gave me an intense determination to never forget what that felt like and to always speak up for those with no voice, to believe in justice and empathy, kindness and respect for others--no matter how different from me they might seem.
March 16, 2025 at 5:31 PM
I grew up not in the best of families but that gave me an intense determination to never forget what that felt like and to always speak up for those with no voice, to believe in justice and empathy, kindness and respect for others--no matter how different from me they might seem.
Mowed my lawn today and feel so blessed that at my age I can still do so. If the soil and weather here were better suited for it, I'd be setting up a garden to grow fruits and vegetables, given how things are going with this administration and the chaos that just keeps growing.
March 16, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Mowed my lawn today and feel so blessed that at my age I can still do so. If the soil and weather here were better suited for it, I'd be setting up a garden to grow fruits and vegetables, given how things are going with this administration and the chaos that just keeps growing.
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Yes, 💯 this! ♥️
March 12, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Yes, 💯 this! ♥️
Got the 2nd shingles shot and it's hitting me today but sure beats actually getting shingles. Given the current climate in Washington, I figured it was wise to get it sooner rather than later.
March 7, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Got the 2nd shingles shot and it's hitting me today but sure beats actually getting shingles. Given the current climate in Washington, I figured it was wise to get it sooner rather than later.
I can’t help thinking that throughout history, empires prospered the most when they gladly embraced diversity and the talents and skills of all their citizens and that downfall often began when that changed.
March 4, 2025 at 6:44 PM
I can’t help thinking that throughout history, empires prospered the most when they gladly embraced diversity and the talents and skills of all their citizens and that downfall often began when that changed.
Somehow I have the feeling that when people die and meet their maker, LGBTQ people will fare far better than those who harass and try to erase their existence. I am straight cisgender and will never understand the hate. I just want people to be able to be who they are and be happy.
March 3, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Somehow I have the feeling that when people die and meet their maker, LGBTQ people will fare far better than those who harass and try to erase their existence. I am straight cisgender and will never understand the hate. I just want people to be able to be who they are and be happy.
I weep for the soul of our country as our nation’s leader sides with an evil dictator who invaded a country without provocation and tells the leader of the country invaded that he doesn’t respect the evil dictator enough. When “business” overrides human decency, that nation has descended into decay.
March 1, 2025 at 2:34 PM
I weep for the soul of our country as our nation’s leader sides with an evil dictator who invaded a country without provocation and tells the leader of the country invaded that he doesn’t respect the evil dictator enough. When “business” overrides human decency, that nation has descended into decay.
I don't think enough people realize that medicaid helps fund seniors in nursing homes and services for disabled adults as well as providing medical care of millions of children and adults who don't qualify or can't afford regular health insurance.
Republicans recognize that without some budget cuts, there's no way to expand Trump tax cuts for billionaires.
The 2017 tax cuts that triggered a huge deficit rise expire this year.
Preventing the hugely unpopular, deadly Medicaid cuts derails the Musk-Trump agenda.
DON'T CUT OUR MEDICAID!
The 2017 tax cuts that triggered a huge deficit rise expire this year.
Preventing the hugely unpopular, deadly Medicaid cuts derails the Musk-Trump agenda.
DON'T CUT OUR MEDICAID!
February 25, 2025 at 7:58 PM
I don't think enough people realize that medicaid helps fund seniors in nursing homes and services for disabled adults as well as providing medical care of millions of children and adults who don't qualify or can't afford regular health insurance.
Exactly!
The reason we stand with trans people is because they are people.
This isn’t difficult…
This isn’t difficult…
February 24, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Exactly!
For those who might not have heard, apparently after February 26, 2025 users will only be allowed to download their kindle ebooks to kindle devices NOT to computers, phones, tablets, etc. I'm in the process of downloading mine to my computer and iPad. Just thought I should let people know.
February 21, 2025 at 2:36 PM
For those who might not have heard, apparently after February 26, 2025 users will only be allowed to download their kindle ebooks to kindle devices NOT to computers, phones, tablets, etc. I'm in the process of downloading mine to my computer and iPad. Just thought I should let people know.