Joan
@gardenermi.bsky.social
#Writer #historical fiction #naturewriter #cottagecore #Reader #cats #goats #birdwatching. #Gardener #quilter #LakeMichigan #organicfarmer #irishmusic #harp
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FDR Memorial, Washington DC. Quote is from the Fireside Chat of April 14, 1938
October 21, 2025 at 4:46 AM
FDR Memorial, Washington DC. Quote is from the Fireside Chat of April 14, 1938
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CHICAGO: “They took my son. He’s only 16. I just want my baby back.”
October 21, 2025 at 12:20 PM
CHICAGO: “They took my son. He’s only 16. I just want my baby back.”
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The White House is asking people not to share pictures of the East Wing because it’s even worse today.
October 21, 2025 at 10:54 PM
The White House is asking people not to share pictures of the East Wing because it’s even worse today.
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Padilla: It’s not just undocumented folks who are being detained and arrested. It’s legal immigrants—even US citizens. We know of at least 170 US citizens who have been caught up in these raids and put in detention centers.
It’s the intended effect of this administration to stoke fear and terror
It’s the intended effect of this administration to stoke fear and terror
October 17, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Padilla: It’s not just undocumented folks who are being detained and arrested. It’s legal immigrants—even US citizens. We know of at least 170 US citizens who have been caught up in these raids and put in detention centers.
It’s the intended effect of this administration to stoke fear and terror
It’s the intended effect of this administration to stoke fear and terror
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Mike Johnson has now had the House adjourned for 74 out of the last 86 days.
They have worked 12 days in 3 months.
Epstein Shutdown.
They have worked 12 days in 3 months.
Epstein Shutdown.
October 17, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Mike Johnson has now had the House adjourned for 74 out of the last 86 days.
They have worked 12 days in 3 months.
Epstein Shutdown.
They have worked 12 days in 3 months.
Epstein Shutdown.
October 14, 2025 at 4:23 AM
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**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.**
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October 13, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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October 4, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Bard owl outside my windows. Better than the pack of coyotes #nightstands #owlscalling
September 24, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Bard owl outside my windows. Better than the pack of coyotes #nightstands #owlscalling
September 23, 2025 at 3:12 AM
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“Do not mock us.”
May 3, 2025 at 8:03 PM
“Do not mock us.”
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I Completely Agree! You?😊💙
April 20, 2025 at 6:39 PM
I Completely Agree! You?😊💙
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This country is becoming unrecognizable. What we’re seeing is state-funded fear. We’ve warned people: keep filming, go live on social media so these moments are documented and shared. This wasn’t a case involving masked ICE agents—but that’s happening too.
April 15, 2025 at 9:42 PM
This country is becoming unrecognizable. What we’re seeing is state-funded fear. We’ve warned people: keep filming, go live on social media so these moments are documented and shared. This wasn’t a case involving masked ICE agents—but that’s happening too.
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HAPPENING NOW: Protesters have gathered outside the Maryland courthouse where Judge Xinis is holding a hearing regarding Kilmar Abrego Garcia
April 15, 2025 at 8:41 PM
HAPPENING NOW: Protesters have gathered outside the Maryland courthouse where Judge Xinis is holding a hearing regarding Kilmar Abrego Garcia
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Happy Sunday friends. According to birdcast.com, over 271,000 birds flew through my county in OH last night. Enjoy this Song Sparrow likely the last time for a while since lots more different birds are headed this way. Yay! #birds #ohbirding #wildlife #naturephotography
April 13, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Happy Sunday friends. According to birdcast.com, over 271,000 birds flew through my county in OH last night. Enjoy this Song Sparrow likely the last time for a while since lots more different birds are headed this way. Yay! #birds #ohbirding #wildlife #naturephotography
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BREAKING: 36k people showed up in LA for Bernie and AOC’s rally. In the off year.
Americans are pissed — and anyone ignoring that is making a big mistake.
Americans are pissed — and anyone ignoring that is making a big mistake.
April 12, 2025 at 10:11 PM
BREAKING: 36k people showed up in LA for Bernie and AOC’s rally. In the off year.
Americans are pissed — and anyone ignoring that is making a big mistake.
Americans are pissed — and anyone ignoring that is making a big mistake.
I was interviewed about my novel, Ae Fond Kiss, for segment of this BBC Radio feature.
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#Scotland #Lovesong #RobertBurns
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#Scotland #Lovesong #RobertBurns
Soul Music - Ae Fond Kiss by Robert Burns - BBC Sounds
Ae Fond Kiss one of Robert Burns' most famous poems set to music.
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April 12, 2025 at 2:51 PM
I was interviewed about my novel, Ae Fond Kiss, for segment of this BBC Radio feature.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
#Scotland #Lovesong #RobertBurns
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
#Scotland #Lovesong #RobertBurns
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From bookmobiles to pop-up storytimes, librarians are out there bringing the library to YOU. Celebrate their awesome work today, April 9—National Library Outreach Day! #BookSky 💙📚 #TLSky @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social
April 9, 2025 at 11:56 PM
From bookmobiles to pop-up storytimes, librarians are out there bringing the library to YOU. Celebrate their awesome work today, April 9—National Library Outreach Day! #BookSky 💙📚 #TLSky @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social
April 5, 2025 at 11:21 PM
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There are more than 1,200 “Hands Off!” events planned today in all 50 states/DC, organized by a coalition of 197 groups.
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Friday’s Great News That’s Awful for Musk and Trump
Onward!
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April 5, 2025 at 11:35 AM
There are more than 1,200 “Hands Off!” events planned today in all 50 states/DC, organized by a coalition of 197 groups.
More here:
More here:
March 31, 2025 at 11:35 PM