Lightning Bug of La Bastoche
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aviatrix, navigatrix, analystx, musician, episcopalian, floridian
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"It was peak Tumblr hipster era. We were all wearing beanies and 3-D glasses with the lenses punched out, taking our pictures with film cameras, and listening to vinyls."
Today’s essay is by Hannah Bardin
earthandaltarmag.com/posts/come-t...
Today’s essay is by Hannah Bardin
earthandaltarmag.com/posts/come-t...
COME THOU FOUNT OF EVERY BLESSING — Earth and Altar
I first heard “Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing” at a high school retreat. It was peak Tumblr hipster era. We were all wearing beanies and 3-D glasses with the lenses punched out, taking our pictures...
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April 28, 2025 at 12:04 PM
"It was peak Tumblr hipster era. We were all wearing beanies and 3-D glasses with the lenses punched out, taking our pictures with film cameras, and listening to vinyls."
Today’s essay is by Hannah Bardin
earthandaltarmag.com/posts/come-t...
Today’s essay is by Hannah Bardin
earthandaltarmag.com/posts/come-t...
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trying to switch off the AI bloatware that has been pinned to the top of every single menu in every single app
April 26, 2025 at 9:30 PM
trying to switch off the AI bloatware that has been pinned to the top of every single menu in every single app
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So tonight/tomorrow we've got
Purim
Holi
Hola Mohalla
Pi Day
a Lunar eclipse
it's Lent
it's Ramadan
It's National Potato Chip Day
AND it's International Ask A Question Day
.... are you prepared for this???
🌚🥧🌚🥧🌚🥧🌚🥧🌚🥧🌚🥧🌚🥧🌚🥧
Purim
Holi
Hola Mohalla
Pi Day
a Lunar eclipse
it's Lent
it's Ramadan
It's National Potato Chip Day
AND it's International Ask A Question Day
.... are you prepared for this???
🌚🥧🌚🥧🌚🥧🌚🥧🌚🥧🌚🥧🌚🥧🌚🥧
a fireworks display with the words best animations written on the bottom
Alt: a fireworks display
media.tenor.com
March 14, 2025 at 1:10 AM
So tonight/tomorrow we've got
Purim
Holi
Hola Mohalla
Pi Day
a Lunar eclipse
it's Lent
it's Ramadan
It's National Potato Chip Day
AND it's International Ask A Question Day
.... are you prepared for this???
🌚🥧🌚🥧🌚🥧🌚🥧🌚🥧🌚🥧🌚🥧🌚🥧
Purim
Holi
Hola Mohalla
Pi Day
a Lunar eclipse
it's Lent
it's Ramadan
It's National Potato Chip Day
AND it's International Ask A Question Day
.... are you prepared for this???
🌚🥧🌚🥧🌚🥧🌚🥧🌚🥧🌚🥧🌚🥧🌚🥧
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AOC just spoke at a rally and said “do small things.”
There are many big things to do, yes, but if you want a small thing - a little donation & something to wear to show support & not let the memory of EMM fade, they’re selling tshirts. I just got mine. ⚓️
www.customink.com/fundraising/...
There are many big things to do, yes, but if you want a small thing - a little donation & something to wear to show support & not let the memory of EMM fade, they’re selling tshirts. I just got mine. ⚓️
www.customink.com/fundraising/...
Love Your Neighbor, Supporting DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN MISSIONARY SOCIETY OF THE PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Episcopal Migration Ministries (EMM) is the refugee resettlement and migration ministry of The Episcopal Church. EMM is focused on welcoming our new neighbors, educating communities, and advocating for the rights and protections of all migrants. Learn more about our work and mission at www.episcopalmigrationministries.org.
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February 20, 2025 at 2:54 PM
AOC just spoke at a rally and said “do small things.”
There are many big things to do, yes, but if you want a small thing - a little donation & something to wear to show support & not let the memory of EMM fade, they’re selling tshirts. I just got mine. ⚓️
www.customink.com/fundraising/...
There are many big things to do, yes, but if you want a small thing - a little donation & something to wear to show support & not let the memory of EMM fade, they’re selling tshirts. I just got mine. ⚓️
www.customink.com/fundraising/...
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Pauli Murray has been removed from the Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site. Pauli Murray, a friend and correspondent of Roosevelt, was a Black gender nonconforming lawyer, activist, author, and Episcopal priest. Read their groundbreaking family history memoir Proud Shoes, it's fantastic!)
Pauli Murray (U.S. National Park Service)
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February 15, 2025 at 3:41 AM
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today in Fuckery, Israeli police raided The Educational Bookshop, an iconic East Jerusalem chain of Arabic & English books on the Occupation & the history of Jerusalem -- and arrested the owners on "incitement to terrorism" grounds.
Everyone in peace/ coexistence work knows this place.
Everyone in peace/ coexistence work knows this place.
'They took books with a Palestinian flag': Israeli Police raids iconic E. J'lem bookshop
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www.haaretz.com
February 10, 2025 at 10:06 PM
today in Fuckery, Israeli police raided The Educational Bookshop, an iconic East Jerusalem chain of Arabic & English books on the Occupation & the history of Jerusalem -- and arrested the owners on "incitement to terrorism" grounds.
Everyone in peace/ coexistence work knows this place.
Everyone in peace/ coexistence work knows this place.
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rendering unto thee most hearty thanks for the innumerable benefits procured unto us by the same
February 11, 2025 at 3:30 AM
rendering unto thee most hearty thanks for the innumerable benefits procured unto us by the same
I hate to open more epiphany discourse. but... can Epiphany be transferred at all? Most answers here reflect that in #tec it can't move to the preceding Sunday (over 2nd Christmas) but what about the Sunday following?
My parish is doing Epiphany (transferred) today and I didn’t know one could even do that. 🕯️
January 6, 2025 at 9:14 PM
I hate to open more epiphany discourse. but... can Epiphany be transferred at all? Most answers here reflect that in #tec it can't move to the preceding Sunday (over 2nd Christmas) but what about the Sunday following?
Some great points raised here! ⚓️
I wrote about what comes next after the Title IV outcome against Todd Ousley. Bp. Ousley, who TEC says must apologize & remediate poor handling of bishop complaints, is slated to become provisional bishop of WY at the standing committee's request.
detestableenormities.substack.com/p/tec-sideba...
detestableenormities.substack.com/p/tec-sideba...
TEC Sidebar: Ousley goes to Wyoming
A partial angle
detestableenormities.substack.com
January 3, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Some great points raised here! ⚓️
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goodnight everyone, don't forget to brush your teeth and pray for your enemies' downfall
January 3, 2025 at 4:14 AM
goodnight everyone, don't forget to brush your teeth and pray for your enemies' downfall
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If it’s truly the last days, they deserve a good soundtrack.
kickflamy.com
kickflamy.com
Flamy Grant's Big Gay Christian Record
A disco/gospel/folk/funk record so draggy it will usher in the second coming. Let's give the end times the soundtrack they deserve.
kickflamy.com
November 15, 2023 at 1:51 PM
If it’s truly the last days, they deserve a good soundtrack.
kickflamy.com
kickflamy.com
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The news in the world is awful, but it's almost Halloween, so let's talk about pumpkin enrichment for big cats.
This is Jinx the black leopard (Big Cat Rescue, Florida) enjoying shredding a pumpkin.
This is Jinx the black leopard (Big Cat Rescue, Florida) enjoying shredding a pumpkin.
October 30, 2023 at 11:51 AM
The news in the world is awful, but it's almost Halloween, so let's talk about pumpkin enrichment for big cats.
This is Jinx the black leopard (Big Cat Rescue, Florida) enjoying shredding a pumpkin.
This is Jinx the black leopard (Big Cat Rescue, Florida) enjoying shredding a pumpkin.
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On 8th Oct 1952 the worst civilian rail disaster in UK history happened in London. 112 deaths. 340 wounded.
That accident, and the actions of one woman from Florida have saved THOUSANDS of lives since.
That disaster helped lead to the creation of paramedics. /1 🧵 www.youtube.com/watch?v=YU60...
That accident, and the actions of one woman from Florida have saved THOUSANDS of lives since.
That disaster helped lead to the creation of paramedics. /1 🧵 www.youtube.com/watch?v=YU60...
Harrow and Wealdstone Train Crash Newsreel
Newsreel footage of the aftermath of the 1952 Train Crash at Harrow & Wealdstone Station, which claimed the lives of 112 people and injured hundreds more.
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October 8, 2023 at 8:54 AM
On 8th Oct 1952 the worst civilian rail disaster in UK history happened in London. 112 deaths. 340 wounded.
That accident, and the actions of one woman from Florida have saved THOUSANDS of lives since.
That disaster helped lead to the creation of paramedics. /1 🧵 www.youtube.com/watch?v=YU60...
That accident, and the actions of one woman from Florida have saved THOUSANDS of lives since.
That disaster helped lead to the creation of paramedics. /1 🧵 www.youtube.com/watch?v=YU60...
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September 13, 2023 at 2:41 AM
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