Cynthia Barnes
@cynthiabarnes.bsky.social
Journalist for hire. Will travel for tacos. Repatriated ex-pat. Now: Denver. Past lives: Chicago, Memphis, #Mizzou, NOLA, NYC, Bangkok, Baghdad #binder
I KNOW BETTER than to repost something without checking, but fell for this. This alleged quote is not on X or Truth and the poster berated AND BLOCKED me when I asked for a cite. If this WAS posted (the avatar is from X), I would appreciate a cite from a reputable source. Thanks!
November 5, 2025 at 4:01 AM
I KNOW BETTER than to repost something without checking, but fell for this. This alleged quote is not on X or Truth and the poster berated AND BLOCKED me when I asked for a cite. If this WAS posted (the avatar is from X), I would appreciate a cite from a reputable source. Thanks!
This is her “grateful” face.
October 29, 2025 at 5:44 PM
This is her “grateful” face.
By all means, let's keep shoving this marvelously accurate, environment-destroying tool down our throats at every opportunity.
![Screenshot of a Google search for Secrets of the great French restaurants PDF with first result a link to said PDF and AI Overview insisting "There isn't a specific widely-known [that's an error, btw, it should be widely known] or easily found [no consistency with -ly adverbs] PDF titled "The secrets of great French restaurants."](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:g5awzcbpnpm4balhn5powfhx/bafkreihbf4rs2gw73z7piz7mjojaapgcuvkur7mniam63mw7x62tzsjngi@jpeg)
September 22, 2025 at 6:48 PM
By all means, let's keep shoving this marvelously accurate, environment-destroying tool down our throats at every opportunity.
I greet it every time she first comes into view.
Hello, Rivah
You never forget your first.
#MightyMississippi
Hello, Rivah
You never forget your first.
#MightyMississippi
April 13, 2025 at 5:33 AM
I greet it every time she first comes into view.
Hello, Rivah
You never forget your first.
#MightyMississippi
Hello, Rivah
You never forget your first.
#MightyMississippi
Ah yes. The “law-and-order” Republican party. @nytimes.com are you fucking kidding us. Interestingly all 3 “reporters” have X in their contacts, but not Bluesky.
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/05/n...
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/05/n...
March 6, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Ah yes. The “law-and-order” Republican party. @nytimes.com are you fucking kidding us. Interestingly all 3 “reporters” have X in their contacts, but not Bluesky.
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/05/n...
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/05/n...
Pepperidge Farm remembers when it was actually a real publication
January 18, 2025 at 5:44 AM
Pepperidge Farm remembers when it was actually a real publication
It’s a cat if I say it’s a cat and it really wanted to come home with me
January 12, 2025 at 8:33 AM
It’s a cat if I say it’s a cat and it really wanted to come home with me
Christmas dinner contributions achieved.
December 25, 2024 at 7:43 PM
Christmas dinner contributions achieved.
Honoring the ways of the old ones with the traditional Xmas Eve Eve nachos, the traditional Xmas Eve Eve margaritas and the traditional Xmas Eve Eve watching of Die Hard.
December 24, 2024 at 4:27 AM
Honoring the ways of the old ones with the traditional Xmas Eve Eve nachos, the traditional Xmas Eve Eve margaritas and the traditional Xmas Eve Eve watching of Die Hard.
Mademoiselle says thank you.
December 13, 2024 at 5:16 PM
Mademoiselle says thank you.
Mine goes straight for the wine. So I made her a special martini bowl, and I “freshen her cocktail” any time I freshen mine and throughout the day. Yes, those are ceramic olives and a Bemelman’s napkin because I am twee and insane.
December 13, 2024 at 3:26 PM
Mine goes straight for the wine. So I made her a special martini bowl, and I “freshen her cocktail” any time I freshen mine and throughout the day. Yes, those are ceramic olives and a Bemelman’s napkin because I am twee and insane.
For the first time in 40 years, a cat has suddenly noticed the tree. This may be a problem.
December 13, 2024 at 4:59 AM
For the first time in 40 years, a cat has suddenly noticed the tree. This may be a problem.
Buns, huns.
(OK they’re actually Claire Saffitz’s sour cream and chive rolls from @bonappetit.bsky.social)
#baking
(OK they’re actually Claire Saffitz’s sour cream and chive rolls from @bonappetit.bsky.social)
#baking
December 2, 2024 at 5:09 AM
Buns, huns.
(OK they’re actually Claire Saffitz’s sour cream and chive rolls from @bonappetit.bsky.social)
#baking
(OK they’re actually Claire Saffitz’s sour cream and chive rolls from @bonappetit.bsky.social)
#baking
Some men bring flowers but this one… 🍋❤️🍋
November 20, 2024 at 4:04 PM
Some men bring flowers but this one… 🍋❤️🍋
Two trips behind, but caught comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS over Field of Light #Sensorio #PasoRobles #SloCal Absolute magic
November 19, 2024 at 5:51 AM
Two trips behind, but caught comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS over Field of Light #Sensorio #PasoRobles #SloCal Absolute magic
My 7th-great-grandfather was one of the “founders” of Hartford, Connecticut; his wife the last witch executed in the colony.
November 15, 2024 at 2:46 PM
My 7th-great-grandfather was one of the “founders” of Hartford, Connecticut; his wife the last witch executed in the colony.
Proper Cajun care package, courtesy of my sister from another mother.
February 7, 2024 at 5:15 AM
Proper Cajun care package, courtesy of my sister from another mother.