Dianne Thompson
@diannewa.bsky.social
Read, think, discuss, vote.
Eat plants, make art, show care.
Help others thrive, protect the environment.
Eat plants, make art, show care.
Help others thrive, protect the environment.
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Dianne Thompson
@diannewa.bsky.social
· Dec 3
One of my favorite things to do is design and construct modern and contemporary quilts. This one says in Morse code: God is love.
‘If I Live to 25, I’ve Lived a Good Life’ www.nytimes.com/2025/09/07/u...
‘If I Live to 25, I’ve Lived a Good Life’
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September 7, 2025 at 11:06 PM
‘If I Live to 25, I’ve Lived a Good Life’ www.nytimes.com/2025/09/07/u...
Here are two of the Disappearing 9 Patch squares I made as examples of the creativity in quilting for our church’s VBS. Each was made using the same fabrics in the same position. Does anyone else think Frank Lloyd Wright when looking at the one on the right? #quiltsky
July 19, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Here are two of the Disappearing 9 Patch squares I made as examples of the creativity in quilting for our church’s VBS. Each was made using the same fabrics in the same position. Does anyone else think Frank Lloyd Wright when looking at the one on the right? #quiltsky
My first Sweet Baby Daikon radishes of the season! There’s no need to settle for boring when beautiful deliciousness is available from #TerritorialSeedCompany #gardensky
July 17, 2025 at 12:20 AM
My first Sweet Baby Daikon radishes of the season! There’s no need to settle for boring when beautiful deliciousness is available from #TerritorialSeedCompany #gardensky
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Almost all of us are the descendants of immigrants who fled persecution, or were brought to America under duress, or sought better lives for themselves and their descendants.
Politicians who stoke fear and hatred over immigration want you to forget this.
Do not.
Politicians who stoke fear and hatred over immigration want you to forget this.
Do not.
July 14, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Almost all of us are the descendants of immigrants who fled persecution, or were brought to America under duress, or sought better lives for themselves and their descendants.
Politicians who stoke fear and hatred over immigration want you to forget this.
Do not.
Politicians who stoke fear and hatred over immigration want you to forget this.
Do not.
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July 9, 2025
July 9, 2025
On July 9, 1868, Americans changed the U.S.
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July 10, 2025 at 4:50 AM
July 9, 2025
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On this day in 1868, the 14th Amendment was ratified. The text is just as clear and relevant today as it was back then. Donald Trump is trying to erase this.
July 9, 2025 at 3:24 PM
On this day in 1868, the 14th Amendment was ratified. The text is just as clear and relevant today as it was back then. Donald Trump is trying to erase this.
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Well, this we can agree on, even Senator Thom Tillis is calling out his own colleagues: “Too many elected officials are motivated by pure raw politics who don’t really give a damn about the people they promised to represent on the campaign trail,” the North Carolina Republican wrote.
June 29, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Well, this we can agree on, even Senator Thom Tillis is calling out his own colleagues: “Too many elected officials are motivated by pure raw politics who don’t really give a damn about the people they promised to represent on the campaign trail,” the North Carolina Republican wrote.
Not technically a quilt, but this weaving of green strips was a quick project. A group effort inspired by Moda Fabrics’ free Windsor Tote pattern. #quiltsky
June 20, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Not technically a quilt, but this weaving of green strips was a quick project. A group effort inspired by Moda Fabrics’ free Windsor Tote pattern. #quiltsky
One of seven quilts I designed and made with our group for our high school graduates. Each had a framed panel feat. the skyline of Seattle, a ferry heading to our island, and a jet departing for adventure. Each grad’s initials in Morse code are above it. Northwest themed fabrics were used. #quiltsky
June 12, 2025 at 4:35 PM
One of seven quilts I designed and made with our group for our high school graduates. Each had a framed panel feat. the skyline of Seattle, a ferry heading to our island, and a jet departing for adventure. Each grad’s initials in Morse code are above it. Northwest themed fabrics were used. #quiltsky
Photos of two elements of our PNW garden this week; dogwood blossoms and hostas.
June 12, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Photos of two elements of our PNW garden this week; dogwood blossoms and hostas.
Shown: a small section of a red Kawandi style tablecloth I made for our church for Pentecost. Instead of hand stitching, I used my Sashiko machine. #quiltsky
June 12, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Shown: a small section of a red Kawandi style tablecloth I made for our church for Pentecost. Instead of hand stitching, I used my Sashiko machine. #quiltsky
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June 12, 2025 at 2:52 AM
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I will be damned if I allow a bunch of Confederate-waving January 6th apologists give the American people a lecture on flag waving.
There is ZERO reason to enter an argument about patriotism with people who still worship traitors to America 150+ years later.
They. Are. Breaking. The. Law.
There is ZERO reason to enter an argument about patriotism with people who still worship traitors to America 150+ years later.
They. Are. Breaking. The. Law.
June 11, 2025 at 1:21 AM
I will be damned if I allow a bunch of Confederate-waving January 6th apologists give the American people a lecture on flag waving.
There is ZERO reason to enter an argument about patriotism with people who still worship traitors to America 150+ years later.
They. Are. Breaking. The. Law.
There is ZERO reason to enter an argument about patriotism with people who still worship traitors to America 150+ years later.
They. Are. Breaking. The. Law.
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As attacks on DACA continue in the courts, the lives of thousands of U.S. citizen children with DACA-recipient parents are at risk. Congress must act. We need to pass the bipartisan American Dream and Promise Act to keep families safe and together. #HomeIsHere
June 11, 2025 at 4:54 PM
As attacks on DACA continue in the courts, the lives of thousands of U.S. citizen children with DACA-recipient parents are at risk. Congress must act. We need to pass the bipartisan American Dream and Promise Act to keep families safe and together. #HomeIsHere
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-A living wage
-Guaranteed healthcare
-The right to join a union
-The right to vote
-The right to choose when, how, and
with whom you start a family
-The right for you and your family to live free from gun violence
These are the foundations of real freedom.
-Guaranteed healthcare
-The right to join a union
-The right to vote
-The right to choose when, how, and
with whom you start a family
-The right for you and your family to live free from gun violence
These are the foundations of real freedom.
May 26, 2025 at 5:01 PM
-A living wage
-Guaranteed healthcare
-The right to join a union
-The right to vote
-The right to choose when, how, and
with whom you start a family
-The right for you and your family to live free from gun violence
These are the foundations of real freedom.
-Guaranteed healthcare
-The right to join a union
-The right to vote
-The right to choose when, how, and
with whom you start a family
-The right for you and your family to live free from gun violence
These are the foundations of real freedom.
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60% of American households can’t afford a minimal quality of life.
Meanwhile, the 19 richest households saw their wealth increase by $1 trillion in 2024 — the biggest one-year increase ever.
Our problem isn't a lack of resources.
Our problem is ever-expanding inequality.
Meanwhile, the 19 richest households saw their wealth increase by $1 trillion in 2024 — the biggest one-year increase ever.
Our problem isn't a lack of resources.
Our problem is ever-expanding inequality.
May 26, 2025 at 8:01 PM
60% of American households can’t afford a minimal quality of life.
Meanwhile, the 19 richest households saw their wealth increase by $1 trillion in 2024 — the biggest one-year increase ever.
Our problem isn't a lack of resources.
Our problem is ever-expanding inequality.
Meanwhile, the 19 richest households saw their wealth increase by $1 trillion in 2024 — the biggest one-year increase ever.
Our problem isn't a lack of resources.
Our problem is ever-expanding inequality.
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We apologize for posting today we’ve been keeping things to a minimum. However, a situation is unfolding and we need one communication: Please follow the guidance coming from inside the house.
May 26, 2025 at 11:53 PM
We apologize for posting today we’ve been keeping things to a minimum. However, a situation is unfolding and we need one communication: Please follow the guidance coming from inside the house.
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DOGE initially promised to save taxpayers $2 trillion.
Now it admits it's only delivered $160B in cuts.
And even those minimal savings are nearly wiped out by the cost of implementing DOGE's cuts: $135B.
We're losing vital government services for basically nothing in return.
Now it admits it's only delivered $160B in cuts.
And even those minimal savings are nearly wiped out by the cost of implementing DOGE's cuts: $135B.
We're losing vital government services for basically nothing in return.
May 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM
DOGE initially promised to save taxpayers $2 trillion.
Now it admits it's only delivered $160B in cuts.
And even those minimal savings are nearly wiped out by the cost of implementing DOGE's cuts: $135B.
We're losing vital government services for basically nothing in return.
Now it admits it's only delivered $160B in cuts.
And even those minimal savings are nearly wiped out by the cost of implementing DOGE's cuts: $135B.
We're losing vital government services for basically nothing in return.
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As we’ve said before now confirmed. FOIA requests reveal that DOGE employees are pulling in six-figure salaries, with many holding the title of “Expert,” a specific Office of Personnel Management (OPM) designation that pays around $190,000 a year.
May 4, 2025 at 2:10 AM
As we’ve said before now confirmed. FOIA requests reveal that DOGE employees are pulling in six-figure salaries, with many holding the title of “Expert,” a specific Office of Personnel Management (OPM) designation that pays around $190,000 a year.
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If we aren't local to you, you can find an Indivisible group near you! Join us! Great things to come! #hudsonvalleystrong #fightfordemocracy
In all 435 congressional districts, our groups are organizing the pro-democracy majority to reclaim its power.
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Find your local group: indivisible.org/groups
Or let us help you get started: indivisibleproject.formstack.com/forms/organi...
May 4, 2025 at 3:43 PM
If we aren't local to you, you can find an Indivisible group near you! Join us! Great things to come! #hudsonvalleystrong #fightfordemocracy
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Greyhound, I promise I will never talk smack about you ever again.
Bravo
Bravo
May 4, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Greyhound, I promise I will never talk smack about you ever again.
Bravo
Bravo
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Given that most, if not all MAGA merch is made in China, I'll be really curious to see what happens to their pricing and availability 😁
May 4, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Given that most, if not all MAGA merch is made in China, I'll be really curious to see what happens to their pricing and availability 😁
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