Deb
@charlottesmom.bsky.social
Adoptive grandmother-now-mom to a beautiful 3-yr-old. What an adventure!
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Independent Journalism, Books, Parenting/Adoption, Knitting, Cooking, Art, Ballet, Environment, Politics, Education, Public Health
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Pope Leo XIV just went viral belting out “L.O.V.E” with Michael Bublé at the Vatican’s Concert with the Poor, a Christmas event where the front rows are filled with homeless and low-income guests.
Michael Bublé called it “the greatest night” of his career.
The full story is below.
Michael Bublé called it “the greatest night” of his career.
The full story is below.
December 6, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Pope Leo XIV just went viral belting out “L.O.V.E” with Michael Bublé at the Vatican’s Concert with the Poor, a Christmas event where the front rows are filled with homeless and low-income guests.
Michael Bublé called it “the greatest night” of his career.
The full story is below.
Michael Bublé called it “the greatest night” of his career.
The full story is below.
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Spain has more dolphinariums than any other country in Europe. It's time to lead with empathy, not exploitation 🇪🇦
#EmptyTheTanks 🐬
Sign now to demand a national ban on cetacean captivity 👇
#EmptyTheTanks 🐬
Sign now to demand a national ban on cetacean captivity 👇
Sign the Petition
Spain: Ban Dolphin and Whale Captivity
www.change.org
November 20, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Spain has more dolphinariums than any other country in Europe. It's time to lead with empathy, not exploitation 🇪🇦
#EmptyTheTanks 🐬
Sign now to demand a national ban on cetacean captivity 👇
#EmptyTheTanks 🐬
Sign now to demand a national ban on cetacean captivity 👇
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Should we focus on charter schools or just install air filters in every classroom?
www.vox.com/2020/1/8/210...
www.vox.com/2020/1/8/210...
Installing air filters in classrooms has surprisingly large educational benefits
$1,000 can raise a class’s test scores by as much as cutting class size by a third.
www.vox.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Should we focus on charter schools or just install air filters in every classroom?
www.vox.com/2020/1/8/210...
www.vox.com/2020/1/8/210...
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We know that wolves are extremely intelligent, but this is still surprising. This wolf was filmed pulling a crab trap out of the water onto land to get a snack.
youtu.be/m83QSW1dZKI?...
youtu.be/m83QSW1dZKI?...
Video captures first evidence of possible tool-use by wolves in B.C.
YouTube video by The Canadian Press
youtu.be
November 18, 2025 at 4:25 AM
We know that wolves are extremely intelligent, but this is still surprising. This wolf was filmed pulling a crab trap out of the water onto land to get a snack.
youtu.be/m83QSW1dZKI?...
youtu.be/m83QSW1dZKI?...
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AAC in animation! The children's series Carl the Collector recently introduced "Paulo, who loves outer space and is a collector like Carl. Paulo is also autistic, and is mostly non-speaking/preverbal, communicating with a special speech tablet AAC device."
www.animationmagazine.net/2025/09/carl...
www.animationmagazine.net/2025/09/carl...
'Carl the Collector' Introduces Non-Speaking Autistic Character with AAC Device | Animation Magazine
PBS KIDS animated series 'Carl the Collector' is adding to its neurodiversity representation with a non-verbal Autistic character.
www.animationmagazine.net
November 14, 2025 at 9:03 PM
AAC in animation! The children's series Carl the Collector recently introduced "Paulo, who loves outer space and is a collector like Carl. Paulo is also autistic, and is mostly non-speaking/preverbal, communicating with a special speech tablet AAC device."
www.animationmagazine.net/2025/09/carl...
www.animationmagazine.net/2025/09/carl...
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One of my favourite authors. Such wisdom seems to be in short supply in 2025.
October 26, 2025 at 10:38 PM
One of my favourite authors. Such wisdom seems to be in short supply in 2025.
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Before she passed, Jane Goodall was interviewed as recently as last week, and her message was clear, consistent, and timely: "Humans are not exempt from extinction."
Jane Goodall’s final, urgent, message
"Intelligent creatures don’t destroy their only home.”
www.motherjones.com
October 2, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Before she passed, Jane Goodall was interviewed as recently as last week, and her message was clear, consistent, and timely: "Humans are not exempt from extinction."
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So grateful for her unbridled optimism. Thank you for a lifetime of dedication to this beautiful planet, Ms. Jane Goodall 🙏🏼💚
October 2, 2025 at 7:59 AM
So grateful for her unbridled optimism. Thank you for a lifetime of dedication to this beautiful planet, Ms. Jane Goodall 🙏🏼💚
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“I wish it need not have happened in my time," said Frodo.
"So do I," said Gandalf, "and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.”
J.R.R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring
"So do I," said Gandalf, "and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.”
J.R.R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring
January 19, 2025 at 4:29 PM
“I wish it need not have happened in my time," said Frodo.
"So do I," said Gandalf, "and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.”
J.R.R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring
"So do I," said Gandalf, "and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.”
J.R.R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring
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Violet Affleck crushes it again
“We are told by leaders that we are the future. But when it comes to the ongoing pandemic, our present is being stolen right in front of our eyes.”
Incredible speech by Violet Affleck who warned about the ongoing dangers of COVID & Long Covid, & advocated for masks and clean air at the UN today!
Incredible speech by Violet Affleck who warned about the ongoing dangers of COVID & Long Covid, & advocated for masks and clean air at the UN today!
September 23, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Violet Affleck crushes it again
A drunk driver hit our car, my three friends died, and I began a fight for my life – and my ballet career
A drunk driver hit our car, my three friends died, and I began a fight for my life – and my ballet career
At 20, Marc Brew was the sole survivor of a terrible crash that killed his fellow dancers. Paralysed from the chest down, he had to learn to live in a new, uncharted reality
www.theguardian.com
September 24, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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Welsh born textile artist and knitwear designer Kate Jenkins creates fun crochet/knit creations #WomensArt
September 20, 2025 at 5:08 AM
Welsh born textile artist and knitwear designer Kate Jenkins creates fun crochet/knit creations #WomensArt
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Akina treasures her personal space. She gets upset if anyone invades the invisible circle she has set around herself, particularly when feeding. While the other orphans eat communally, Akina stockpiles her browse and carries it to a distant location, so she can enjoy it in peace.
September 20, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Akina treasures her personal space. She gets upset if anyone invades the invisible circle she has set around herself, particularly when feeding. While the other orphans eat communally, Akina stockpiles her browse and carries it to a distant location, so she can enjoy it in peace.
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The mayor of Toyoake in Japan wants to protect young children from the effects of social media, but he faces a backlash over his guidance to switch off at 9pm
‘Two hours a day’ smartphone advice that’s dividing a town
www.thetimes.com
September 15, 2025 at 7:32 AM
The mayor of Toyoake in Japan wants to protect young children from the effects of social media, but he faces a backlash over his guidance to switch off at 9pm
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In 1994, Mr. Rodgers made a prescient point: our information-overloaded world leaves too little time for quiet reflection.
September 10, 2025 at 2:51 PM
In 1994, Mr. Rodgers made a prescient point: our information-overloaded world leaves too little time for quiet reflection.
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September 4, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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Thank you on this labor day!!
September 1, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Thank you on this labor day!!
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New Mexico has issued a public health order that removes federal restrictions to COVID-19 vaccine access so that pharmacies in New Mexico can vaccinate people of all ages and risk profiles. Every state need to do this!
August 31, 2025 at 5:04 PM
New Mexico has issued a public health order that removes federal restrictions to COVID-19 vaccine access so that pharmacies in New Mexico can vaccinate people of all ages and risk profiles. Every state need to do this!
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Trump did this
The US Administration has decided to destroy a top network for clinical trials to test new treatments for children with brain cancer.
This is another atrocity that will harm Conservative and Liberal Americans, long after the politicians responsible are gone.
This is another atrocity that will harm Conservative and Liberal Americans, long after the politicians responsible are gone.
Pediatric Brain Cancer Group to Lose Federal Funding
www.nytimes.com
August 30, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Trump did this
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ICE raided a DC high school football game.
ICE RAIDED A HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL GAME.
ICE RAIDED A HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL GAME.
August 30, 2025 at 2:56 AM
ICE raided a DC high school football game.
ICE RAIDED A HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL GAME.
ICE RAIDED A HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL GAME.