blueturtle2024
@blueturtle2024.bsky.social
Enjoy studying Chinese language and culture. Enjoy writing and reading poetry and haiku. Leans politically to the left. Zumba & Tai Chi.
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Yes!
siri play creedence. i don’t care which song
November 19, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Yes!
I prepared a most excellent Swiss steak dinner tonight, from scratch.
November 19, 2025 at 2:24 AM
I prepared a most excellent Swiss steak dinner tonight, from scratch.
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Trump’s bad week got a lot worse on Tuesday when judges blocked his Texas gerrymander, leaving Republicans wondering whether the nationwide remapping effort was worth the political capital.
Roadblocks leave Republicans questioning whether redistricting push was worth it
The White House push to redistrict ahead of the midterms suffered two more roadblocks on Tuesday.
www.politico.com
November 19, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Trump’s bad week got a lot worse on Tuesday when judges blocked his Texas gerrymander, leaving Republicans wondering whether the nationwide remapping effort was worth the political capital.
“There are people like that, Frank. They go into corrections with no ‘correction’ in mind, only punishment.””
— How to Read a Book: A Heartfelt Novel of Redemption and Unlikely Friendships in a Small Town Bookstore by Monica Wood
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— How to Read a Book: A Heartfelt Novel of Redemption and Unlikely Friendships in a Small Town Bookstore by Monica Wood
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How to Read a Book: A Novel
Quote shared via Kindle: "There are people like that, Frank. They go into corrections with no ‘correction’ in mind, only punishment.”"
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November 19, 2025 at 12:36 AM
“There are people like that, Frank. They go into corrections with no ‘correction’ in mind, only punishment.””
— How to Read a Book: A Heartfelt Novel of Redemption and Unlikely Friendships in a Small Town Bookstore by Monica Wood
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— How to Read a Book: A Heartfelt Novel of Redemption and Unlikely Friendships in a Small Town Bookstore by Monica Wood
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“Passer-by, To love is to find your own soul Through the soul of the beloved one.”
— How to Read a Book: A Heartfelt Novel of Redemption and Unlikely Friendships in a Small Town Bookstore by Monica Wood
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— How to Read a Book: A Heartfelt Novel of Redemption and Unlikely Friendships in a Small Town Bookstore by Monica Wood
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How to Read a Book: A Novel
Quote shared via Kindle: "Passer-by, To love is to find your own soul Through the soul of the beloved one."
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November 18, 2025 at 6:47 PM
“Passer-by, To love is to find your own soul Through the soul of the beloved one.”
— How to Read a Book: A Heartfelt Novel of Redemption and Unlikely Friendships in a Small Town Bookstore by Monica Wood
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— How to Read a Book: A Heartfelt Novel of Redemption and Unlikely Friendships in a Small Town Bookstore by Monica Wood
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What’s the simple trick that makes these short ribs melt-in-your-mouth? recipe: cookingwithlei.com/short-ribs/
November 16, 2025 at 6:55 PM
What’s the simple trick that makes these short ribs melt-in-your-mouth? recipe: cookingwithlei.com/short-ribs/
Walking 🚶♂️ with friends along the Deschutes River
November 16, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Walking 🚶♂️ with friends along the Deschutes River
“Dr. Sondergaard recognizes that modern science is ninety-five percent showbiz. Misha does not, because he has never once looked at YouTube.”
— How to Read a Book: A Heartfelt Novel of Redemption and Unlikely Friendships in a Small Town Bookstore by Monica Wood
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— How to Read a Book: A Heartfelt Novel of Redemption and Unlikely Friendships in a Small Town Bookstore by Monica Wood
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How to Read a Book: A Heartfelt Novel of Redemption and Unlikely Friendships in a Small Town Bookstore
Quote shared via Kindle: "Dr. Sondergaard recognizes that modern science is ninety-five percent showbiz. Misha does not, because he has never once looked at YouTube."
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November 16, 2025 at 4:45 PM
“Dr. Sondergaard recognizes that modern science is ninety-five percent showbiz. Misha does not, because he has never once looked at YouTube.”
— How to Read a Book: A Heartfelt Novel of Redemption and Unlikely Friendships in a Small Town Bookstore by Monica Wood
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— How to Read a Book: A Heartfelt Novel of Redemption and Unlikely Friendships in a Small Town Bookstore by Monica Wood
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My New Pet Project To Distract Me From The Really Stupid Timeline We Find Ourselves Living In:
I'm reading the original novels that were the source material for a few of my favorite movies.
And how are all of YOU coping these days....? 🤯
I'm reading the original novels that were the source material for a few of my favorite movies.
And how are all of YOU coping these days....? 🤯
November 16, 2025 at 3:42 PM
My New Pet Project To Distract Me From The Really Stupid Timeline We Find Ourselves Living In:
I'm reading the original novels that were the source material for a few of my favorite movies.
And how are all of YOU coping these days....? 🤯
I'm reading the original novels that were the source material for a few of my favorite movies.
And how are all of YOU coping these days....? 🤯
“By great effort—by titanic, herculean, superhuman effort—Harriet did not snatch the letter opener and stab Mr. Flinders in the throat.”
— How to Read a Book: A Heartfelt Novel of Redemption and Unlikely Friendships in a Small Town Bookstore by Monica Wood
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— How to Read a Book: A Heartfelt Novel of Redemption and Unlikely Friendships in a Small Town Bookstore by Monica Wood
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How to Read a Book: A Heartfelt Novel of Redemption and Unlikely Friendships in a Small Town Bookstore
Quote shared via Kindle: "By great effort—by titanic, herculean, superhuman effort—Harriet did not snatch the letter opener and stab Mr. Flinders in the throat."
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November 16, 2025 at 4:30 PM
“By great effort—by titanic, herculean, superhuman effort—Harriet did not snatch the letter opener and stab Mr. Flinders in the throat.”
— How to Read a Book: A Heartfelt Novel of Redemption and Unlikely Friendships in a Small Town Bookstore by Monica Wood
a.co/6ZioWML
— How to Read a Book: A Heartfelt Novel of Redemption and Unlikely Friendships in a Small Town Bookstore by Monica Wood
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“He kept trying to make fetch happen”
November 15, 2025 at 9:29 PM
“He kept trying to make fetch happen”
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#MusicSky
#nightflight
#MusicTherapy
This is an old favorite of mine. I had forgotten it
👌😍
youtu.be/mwhwGmoYv1s?...
#nightflight
#MusicTherapy
This is an old favorite of mine. I had forgotten it
👌😍
youtu.be/mwhwGmoYv1s?...
En Vogue - Don't Let Go (Love) (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by En Vogue
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November 15, 2025 at 6:46 AM
#MusicSky
#nightflight
#MusicTherapy
This is an old favorite of mine. I had forgotten it
👌😍
youtu.be/mwhwGmoYv1s?...
#nightflight
#MusicTherapy
This is an old favorite of mine. I had forgotten it
👌😍
youtu.be/mwhwGmoYv1s?...
Farewell to a Friend by Li Bai
November 15, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Farewell to a Friend by Li Bai
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We watched Guillermo Del Toro’s “Frankenstein” last night.
It’s one of the best versions of Mary Shelley’s story I’ve seen.
Ranks up there with James Whale’s 1931 classic and Hammer Film’s 1957 “Curse of Frankenstein.”
It’s one of the best versions of Mary Shelley’s story I’ve seen.
Ranks up there with James Whale’s 1931 classic and Hammer Film’s 1957 “Curse of Frankenstein.”
November 14, 2025 at 4:45 PM
We watched Guillermo Del Toro’s “Frankenstein” last night.
It’s one of the best versions of Mary Shelley’s story I’ve seen.
Ranks up there with James Whale’s 1931 classic and Hammer Film’s 1957 “Curse of Frankenstein.”
It’s one of the best versions of Mary Shelley’s story I’ve seen.
Ranks up there with James Whale’s 1931 classic and Hammer Film’s 1957 “Curse of Frankenstein.”
Looking forward to watching Guillermo Del Toro’s “Frankenstein” tonight.
November 14, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Looking forward to watching Guillermo Del Toro’s “Frankenstein” tonight.
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“Prison ages you. Even one night takes a toll, and I spent 668 nights there.”
— How to Read a Book: A Heartfelt Novel of Redemption and Unlikely Friendships in a Small Town Bookstore by Monica Wood
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— How to Read a Book: A Heartfelt Novel of Redemption and Unlikely Friendships in a Small Town Bookstore by Monica Wood
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How to Read a Book: A Heartfelt Novel of Redemption and Unlikely Friendships in a Small Town Bookstore
Quote shared via Kindle: "Prison ages you. Even one night takes a toll, and I spent 668 nights there."
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November 13, 2025 at 8:24 PM
“Prison ages you. Even one night takes a toll, and I spent 668 nights there.”
— How to Read a Book: A Heartfelt Novel of Redemption and Unlikely Friendships in a Small Town Bookstore by Monica Wood
a.co/hlAVuWq
— How to Read a Book: A Heartfelt Novel of Redemption and Unlikely Friendships in a Small Town Bookstore by Monica Wood
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The Tyrannosaurus Rex evolved to this.
November 13, 2025 at 7:15 PM
The Tyrannosaurus Rex evolved to this.