Barbara J
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Barbara J
@barbaraj.bsky.social
Not handing my country to fascists.

I 💜 Cats, Coffee, Parks, Books, Working in the yard, which I consider my new full time job

“It’s an old song, but we’re gonna sing it again”
Well, this came untethered from the message it was supposed to be a reply to.. I’m still bad at this, but enjoy my family in the early 60’s 😂
November 26, 2025 at 6:12 AM
Adrfhhyhnvxdggh, I have log off. My. God.
November 26, 2025 at 4:05 AM
I read this book, or tried to read it. It was very confusing, and I don’t mean the 1/2 death thing. I eventually finished it but it took a looong time. Note to self, question any reference or comparison to Agatha Christie.
November 25, 2025 at 11:33 PM
We all cracked up (except LeRoy) and of course it’s a running joke to this day. 3/3
November 25, 2025 at 6:41 AM
They were watching me closely, making sure I was ok; not sad, not upset. Meanwhile, my brother in law was watching football in the family room at a loud volume and all of a sudden my sister burst out, “LeRoy, turn down that goddamn TV!” He looked up like, what did I do? 2/3
November 25, 2025 at 6:41 AM
The year my marriage fell apart, my entire family (I am one of 8 kids) descended on my house for Christmas so I wouldn’t have to go to one of their houses alone.
I was in the kitchen with 1 brother and 1 sister, very focused as the meal was coming together, not talking much. 1/3
November 25, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Wow, that is a *very* beautiful bird. I’m continually surprised by how few birds I have even seen pictures of in my lifetime. 🩵
November 22, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Is his hair different too?
November 22, 2025 at 5:49 PM
I love that image. 😄
November 21, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Yes, and it also brought out the traditional sexualization and misogyny. It is a double edged sword and I imagine most women just want their work acknowledged for its own sake. But human relationships are nuanced and as a culture we’re not there yet. Traditional gender roles are deeply embedded.
November 21, 2025 at 7:31 PM
It feels like Vance is trying to counteract his incredibly off putting personality with dear leader praise for Trump. It’s probably not enough, he is really unlikable.
November 21, 2025 at 6:32 PM
2010, only 15 years ago. That surprised me and shows how enormous the effects have been.
November 21, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Great thread, thank you!
November 21, 2025 at 5:48 PM
I am just an average citizen reading the news but I remember reading the fawning praise and being confused. I thought probably I was just unsophisticated, then about a year later I saw her photo. Women’s appearance weighs heavily in both directions and it makes me think we have a long way to go.
November 21, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Oh come on everybody! It wasn’t terrible. I liked much of the cast, and yes, I missed the songs from the Broadway cast recording, but the singing was still good and all the animals got come home. 🐐
November 21, 2025 at 4:16 AM
Yes, I think Trump gestured toward MBS as he said it but that doesn’t really rule anything out…
November 19, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Same. Keep your chin up. 😊
November 18, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Oh, I choose the sand, please. 😜
November 17, 2025 at 2:27 AM