Bonnie Aspen
@bonnieaspen.bsky.social
Living with my wife in amazing little Rhode Island.
If you're going to oppose DEMOCRACY then be honest about what you're really in favor of.
If you're going to oppose DEMOCRACY then be honest about what you're really in favor of.
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John Lennon was shot & killed on December 8, 1980, outside his home, The Dakota, in NYC. He was 40 years old.
Tonight's song selection - Give Peace A Chance - John Lennon & Yoko Ono.
They filmed this on June 1, 1969, in Suite 1742 of the Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montreal, Canada.
GN Bluesky! 💙
Tonight's song selection - Give Peace A Chance - John Lennon & Yoko Ono.
They filmed this on June 1, 1969, in Suite 1742 of the Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montreal, Canada.
GN Bluesky! 💙
Plastic Ono Band - Give Peace A Chance (1969)
YouTube video by Yoko Ono
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December 9, 2025 at 2:28 AM
John Lennon was shot & killed on December 8, 1980, outside his home, The Dakota, in NYC. He was 40 years old.
Tonight's song selection - Give Peace A Chance - John Lennon & Yoko Ono.
They filmed this on June 1, 1969, in Suite 1742 of the Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montreal, Canada.
GN Bluesky! 💙
Tonight's song selection - Give Peace A Chance - John Lennon & Yoko Ono.
They filmed this on June 1, 1969, in Suite 1742 of the Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montreal, Canada.
GN Bluesky! 💙
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First thought: unbelievable
Second thought: nothing is unbelievable anymore 🤦♀️
Second thought: nothing is unbelievable anymore 🤦♀️
December 6, 2025 at 5:06 AM
First thought: unbelievable
Second thought: nothing is unbelievable anymore 🤦♀️
Second thought: nothing is unbelievable anymore 🤦♀️
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Good morning!
Photo: Breakfast stuffed sopapilla smothered in green chile from Route 66 Diner in Gallup, #NewMexico 😋
Photo: Breakfast stuffed sopapilla smothered in green chile from Route 66 Diner in Gallup, #NewMexico 😋
December 3, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Good morning!
Photo: Breakfast stuffed sopapilla smothered in green chile from Route 66 Diner in Gallup, #NewMexico 😋
Photo: Breakfast stuffed sopapilla smothered in green chile from Route 66 Diner in Gallup, #NewMexico 😋
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I can't pick a singular "favorite" place either. It varies based on mood and season.
#travel #NewMexico #roadtrip #daytrip #landscape #QOTD
#travel #NewMexico #roadtrip #daytrip #landscape #QOTD
December 3, 2025 at 4:36 PM
I can't pick a singular "favorite" place either. It varies based on mood and season.
#travel #NewMexico #roadtrip #daytrip #landscape #QOTD
#travel #NewMexico #roadtrip #daytrip #landscape #QOTD
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“Trish Carter-Goodheart, a Democratic candidate and citizen of the Nez Perce Tribe, spoke plainly: Racism and discrimination remain real and persistent …
When the conversation hit a nerve, [the GOP senator] abruptly stormed out, shouting: ‘Why don’t you go back to where you came from?’”
When the conversation hit a nerve, [the GOP senator] abruptly stormed out, shouting: ‘Why don’t you go back to where you came from?’”
Tribal IDs Are Federally Recognized. ICE Agents Are Ignoring Them.
Opinion. During last year’s Idaho election, a Republican state senator lost his composure when a candidate forum turned to the topic of racism.
nativenewsonline.net
December 1, 2025 at 11:53 AM
“Trish Carter-Goodheart, a Democratic candidate and citizen of the Nez Perce Tribe, spoke plainly: Racism and discrimination remain real and persistent …
When the conversation hit a nerve, [the GOP senator] abruptly stormed out, shouting: ‘Why don’t you go back to where you came from?’”
When the conversation hit a nerve, [the GOP senator] abruptly stormed out, shouting: ‘Why don’t you go back to where you came from?’”
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DOLLY PARTON: STAR OF THE SHOW 🌟📖
Thank you for being such an extraordinarily generous, kind human being, Dolly Parton! 301 million books (and counting) gifted to kids all over the world through the Imagination Library 💛✨
Congratulations on YOUR new book! We are thankful for you 😊💜
Thank you for being such an extraordinarily generous, kind human being, Dolly Parton! 301 million books (and counting) gifted to kids all over the world through the Imagination Library 💛✨
Congratulations on YOUR new book! We are thankful for you 😊💜
November 29, 2025 at 3:57 PM
DOLLY PARTON: STAR OF THE SHOW 🌟📖
Thank you for being such an extraordinarily generous, kind human being, Dolly Parton! 301 million books (and counting) gifted to kids all over the world through the Imagination Library 💛✨
Congratulations on YOUR new book! We are thankful for you 😊💜
Thank you for being such an extraordinarily generous, kind human being, Dolly Parton! 301 million books (and counting) gifted to kids all over the world through the Imagination Library 💛✨
Congratulations on YOUR new book! We are thankful for you 😊💜
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Praying for the two soldiers attacked yesterday in DC and for calm and compassion toward the tens of thousands of Afghan refugees making this country better each day.
Let us not react in a way that causes them to live in fear.
Let us not react in a way that causes them to live in fear.
November 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Praying for the two soldiers attacked yesterday in DC and for calm and compassion toward the tens of thousands of Afghan refugees making this country better each day.
Let us not react in a way that causes them to live in fear.
Let us not react in a way that causes them to live in fear.
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What’s wrong with these people 🤦♀️
Reading is good!
Reading is fundamental!
Reading anything and learning to enjoy your mind imagining the story leads to reading more and all sorts of writing!
Can you imagine not being allowed to read a comic book till you were 18 🤦♀️
apnews.com/article/comi...
Reading is good!
Reading is fundamental!
Reading anything and learning to enjoy your mind imagining the story leads to reading more and all sorts of writing!
Can you imagine not being allowed to read a comic book till you were 18 🤦♀️
apnews.com/article/comi...
On paper, a California city bans the sale of comic books to kids. Officials want to change that
In the mid-20th century, comic books groups grew in popularity. But some people worried that they were contributing to illiteracy and inciting crime among young people.
apnews.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:37 AM
What’s wrong with these people 🤦♀️
Reading is good!
Reading is fundamental!
Reading anything and learning to enjoy your mind imagining the story leads to reading more and all sorts of writing!
Can you imagine not being allowed to read a comic book till you were 18 🤦♀️
apnews.com/article/comi...
Reading is good!
Reading is fundamental!
Reading anything and learning to enjoy your mind imagining the story leads to reading more and all sorts of writing!
Can you imagine not being allowed to read a comic book till you were 18 🤦♀️
apnews.com/article/comi...
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Multnomah Falls, #portland #oregon
Fall is my favorite time to obtain vids like this.
#pacificnorthwest #waterfall #watetfalls #columbiariver #water #beauty #fall #travel #nature #adventure #autumn #scenicbeauty #landscapephotography #photographersofbluesky #trending #relaxing #leaves #vacation
Fall is my favorite time to obtain vids like this.
#pacificnorthwest #waterfall #watetfalls #columbiariver #water #beauty #fall #travel #nature #adventure #autumn #scenicbeauty #landscapephotography #photographersofbluesky #trending #relaxing #leaves #vacation
November 25, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Multnomah Falls, #portland #oregon
Fall is my favorite time to obtain vids like this.
#pacificnorthwest #waterfall #watetfalls #columbiariver #water #beauty #fall #travel #nature #adventure #autumn #scenicbeauty #landscapephotography #photographersofbluesky #trending #relaxing #leaves #vacation
Fall is my favorite time to obtain vids like this.
#pacificnorthwest #waterfall #watetfalls #columbiariver #water #beauty #fall #travel #nature #adventure #autumn #scenicbeauty #landscapephotography #photographersofbluesky #trending #relaxing #leaves #vacation
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Trump essentially said loyalty to the Constitution is punishable by death. Those are dangerous words coming from the President of the United States, but I’m not going to be intimidated.
November 23, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Trump essentially said loyalty to the Constitution is punishable by death. Those are dangerous words coming from the President of the United States, but I’m not going to be intimidated.
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Step 1: Sign up for a FREE library card at your local library today.
Step 2: Enter a world of possibilities.
Step 3: Share some of the library joy that is sure to come.
Step 2: Enter a world of possibilities.
Step 3: Share some of the library joy that is sure to come.
fry from futurama says " and it 's all thanks to the books at my local library .. "
ALT: fry from futurama says " and it 's all thanks to the books at my local library .. "
media.tenor.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Step 1: Sign up for a FREE library card at your local library today.
Step 2: Enter a world of possibilities.
Step 3: Share some of the library joy that is sure to come.
Step 2: Enter a world of possibilities.
Step 3: Share some of the library joy that is sure to come.
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"The primetime host will debut the new podcast Dec. 1, tackling the series of events that led to the U.S. to incarcerate Japanese Americans at the beginning of World War II."
www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/dig...
www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/dig...
November 24, 2025 at 2:31 PM
"The primetime host will debut the new podcast Dec. 1, tackling the series of events that led to the U.S. to incarcerate Japanese Americans at the beginning of World War II."
www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/dig...
www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/dig...
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I just found out that my family’s insurance premiums are increasing by over $500.00 a month. That’s for two of us. And I’m 71 years old and still working. I kind of thought I could retire at least for a while before I die but that dream ain’t looking so good now. Blah. 😑
If only ensuring healthcare to millions was as simple as sending $2K in the mail.
You’ll keep hearing about HSAs from the likes of Rick Scott and Trump like its magic.
It isnt. And its not remotely close to a serious plan to get people what they need: real health insurance
You’ll keep hearing about HSAs from the likes of Rick Scott and Trump like its magic.
It isnt. And its not remotely close to a serious plan to get people what they need: real health insurance
November 24, 2025 at 4:51 PM
I just found out that my family’s insurance premiums are increasing by over $500.00 a month. That’s for two of us. And I’m 71 years old and still working. I kind of thought I could retire at least for a while before I die but that dream ain’t looking so good now. Blah. 😑
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This is good news: New Mexico offers free child care for all. More states should follow their lead.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
New Mexico now offers free childcare for all. Here’s how parents and teachers made it happen
From marches and petitions to a constitutional amendment, a years-long campaign led to New Mexico becoming the first state in the US to offer universal childcare
www.theguardian.com
November 23, 2025 at 10:46 PM
This is good news: New Mexico offers free child care for all. More states should follow their lead.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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My favorite Japanese maple #tree in full glory at the #portland #oregon Japanese #garden
#trees #fall #leaves #autumn #travel #nature #adventure #videos #scenicbeauty #landscapephotography #photographersofbluesky #trending #relaxing #park #vacation #fallcolor #pacificnorthwest
#trees #fall #leaves #autumn #travel #nature #adventure #videos #scenicbeauty #landscapephotography #photographersofbluesky #trending #relaxing #park #vacation #fallcolor #pacificnorthwest
November 23, 2025 at 11:08 AM
My favorite Japanese maple #tree in full glory at the #portland #oregon Japanese #garden
#trees #fall #leaves #autumn #travel #nature #adventure #videos #scenicbeauty #landscapephotography #photographersofbluesky #trending #relaxing #park #vacation #fallcolor #pacificnorthwest
#trees #fall #leaves #autumn #travel #nature #adventure #videos #scenicbeauty #landscapephotography #photographersofbluesky #trending #relaxing #park #vacation #fallcolor #pacificnorthwest
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This world carries darkness in abundance, shadows that stretch long and cold. Joy is the medicine that mends what breaks, the balm that soothes what aches, the light that refuses to be extinguished. Seek joy in each dawn that breaks—let it be your daily practice, your ritual.
Gurdeep.ca/magazine
Gurdeep.ca/magazine
November 22, 2025 at 2:26 PM
This world carries darkness in abundance, shadows that stretch long and cold. Joy is the medicine that mends what breaks, the balm that soothes what aches, the light that refuses to be extinguished. Seek joy in each dawn that breaks—let it be your daily practice, your ritual.
Gurdeep.ca/magazine
Gurdeep.ca/magazine
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ALA celebrates today's ruling in federal court in RI permanently blocking the Administration's actions to dismantle IMLS.
ALA Pres. Sam Helmick: "This victory belongs to all of us, and we build the future of our libraries together." Read our full statement & take action: www.ala.org/news/2025/11...
ALA Pres. Sam Helmick: "This victory belongs to all of us, and we build the future of our libraries together." Read our full statement & take action: www.ala.org/news/2025/11...
November 21, 2025 at 10:29 PM
ALA celebrates today's ruling in federal court in RI permanently blocking the Administration's actions to dismantle IMLS.
ALA Pres. Sam Helmick: "This victory belongs to all of us, and we build the future of our libraries together." Read our full statement & take action: www.ala.org/news/2025/11...
ALA Pres. Sam Helmick: "This victory belongs to all of us, and we build the future of our libraries together." Read our full statement & take action: www.ala.org/news/2025/11...
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Read to your kids 📖
No kids? Read to your friends’ kids.
No friends with kids? Make a friend—preferably one who comes with kids to expedite the operation—and start reading!
It is imperative that children are read to ☝️
#WritingCommunity #BookSky #ReadToKids
No kids? Read to your friends’ kids.
No friends with kids? Make a friend—preferably one who comes with kids to expedite the operation—and start reading!
It is imperative that children are read to ☝️
#WritingCommunity #BookSky #ReadToKids
November 22, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Read to your kids 📖
No kids? Read to your friends’ kids.
No friends with kids? Make a friend—preferably one who comes with kids to expedite the operation—and start reading!
It is imperative that children are read to ☝️
#WritingCommunity #BookSky #ReadToKids
No kids? Read to your friends’ kids.
No friends with kids? Make a friend—preferably one who comes with kids to expedite the operation—and start reading!
It is imperative that children are read to ☝️
#WritingCommunity #BookSky #ReadToKids
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What more do you need to know?
Reworking service policies to
align with the orange felon 🤦♀️
U.S. Coast Guard will no longer
classify swastikas or nooses
as hate symbols
wapo.st/3Mbd9a6
Reworking service policies to
align with the orange felon 🤦♀️
U.S. Coast Guard will no longer
classify swastikas or nooses
as hate symbols
wapo.st/3Mbd9a6
U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify swastikas, nooses as hate symbols
The military service, which falls under the Department of Homeland Security, has drafted a new policy that classifies such items “potentially divisive.”
wapo.st
November 20, 2025 at 6:36 PM
What more do you need to know?
Reworking service policies to
align with the orange felon 🤦♀️
U.S. Coast Guard will no longer
classify swastikas or nooses
as hate symbols
wapo.st/3Mbd9a6
Reworking service policies to
align with the orange felon 🤦♀️
U.S. Coast Guard will no longer
classify swastikas or nooses
as hate symbols
wapo.st/3Mbd9a6
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Huge win for Missouri and for all libraries. Thank you to MASL, MLA, the ACLU, and everyone involved! @la-cac.org #FReadom
www.stlpr.org/government-p...
www.stlpr.org/government-p...
Missouri court strikes down book ban law that pushed libraries to remove hundreds of titles
A law creating a misdemeanor offense for school employees who supply ‘sexually explicit material’ to students is now void.
www.stlpr.org
November 19, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Huge win for Missouri and for all libraries. Thank you to MASL, MLA, the ACLU, and everyone involved! @la-cac.org #FReadom
www.stlpr.org/government-p...
www.stlpr.org/government-p...
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New Mexico's free universal child care program is a model for the nation.
www.krqe.com/news/new-mex...
www.krqe.com/news/new-mex...
November 17, 2025 at 6:59 PM
New Mexico's free universal child care program is a model for the nation.
www.krqe.com/news/new-mex...
www.krqe.com/news/new-mex...