Gayle Alstrom
@gayleal.bsky.social
writer, painter, photographer, nature lover, Democrat, live in Staten Island, NY
I think this lowered my stress level more than 17%.
December 27, 2025 at 9:29 PM
I think this lowered my stress level more than 17%.
It seem weird to me that they would put a spy/criminal on a postage stamp.
🧵A stamp from my collection that has relevance to this date in history (2025).
On September 22, 1776, after being discovered as an American spy,Nathan Hale was hanged.
Scott # 551- issued 1925
#philately #thisstampinhistory #stampcollecting #stamps
On September 22, 1776, after being discovered as an American spy,Nathan Hale was hanged.
Scott # 551- issued 1925
#philately #thisstampinhistory #stampcollecting #stamps
September 23, 2025 at 1:32 PM
It seem weird to me that they would put a spy/criminal on a postage stamp.
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The only way Trumpsters will abandon Trump is if they are hurt financially. Anything else doesn´t seem of any importance to them.
Trump’s chaotic tariffs and policies are raising prices and causing financial pain for American farmers.
September 23, 2025 at 1:23 PM
The only way Trumpsters will abandon Trump is if they are hurt financially. Anything else doesn´t seem of any importance to them.
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I don’t advocate violence of any kind, political or otherwise, on any side.
I also won’t be gaslit into believing a foul hate-monger was simply a regular guy with different views.
Here is a sampling of what he was all about:
I also won’t be gaslit into believing a foul hate-monger was simply a regular guy with different views.
Here is a sampling of what he was all about:
September 11, 2025 at 12:34 AM
I don’t advocate violence of any kind, political or otherwise, on any side.
I also won’t be gaslit into believing a foul hate-monger was simply a regular guy with different views.
Here is a sampling of what he was all about:
I also won’t be gaslit into believing a foul hate-monger was simply a regular guy with different views.
Here is a sampling of what he was all about:
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I think Trump sells out whomever he feels rejected by.
We were warned Trump would sell out key allies
www.alternet.org
We were warned Trump would sell out key allies
twp.ai
September 12, 2025 at 11:42 AM
I think Trump sells out whomever he feels rejected by.
This sounds like something I can relate to.
September 11, 2025 at 7:20 PM
This sounds like something I can relate to.
Johnson said about the assassination ¨This is not who we are.¨ It seems to me, it is what we are now since it is going on.
September 11, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Johnson said about the assassination ¨This is not who we are.¨ It seems to me, it is what we are now since it is going on.
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Yes. Yes, they are.
September 10, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Yes. Yes, they are.
If Zohran Mandani gets elected NYC mayor, he is going to have to display a lot of courage.
September 4, 2025 at 12:16 AM
If Zohran Mandani gets elected NYC mayor, he is going to have to display a lot of courage.
It worries me that Trump said we are going to get Greenland one way or another. Will he invade if there is no other way? I hope he isn´t that far out.
August 28, 2025 at 7:41 PM
It worries me that Trump said we are going to get Greenland one way or another. Will he invade if there is no other way? I hope he isn´t that far out.
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Gov. Pritzker: "There is no emergency that warrants the President of the U.S. federalizing the Illinois National Guard."
"Trump is attempting to manufacture a crisis, politicize Americans who serve in uniform, and continue abusing his power to distract from the pain he is causing working families."
"Trump is attempting to manufacture a crisis, politicize Americans who serve in uniform, and continue abusing his power to distract from the pain he is causing working families."
August 24, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Gov. Pritzker: "There is no emergency that warrants the President of the U.S. federalizing the Illinois National Guard."
"Trump is attempting to manufacture a crisis, politicize Americans who serve in uniform, and continue abusing his power to distract from the pain he is causing working families."
"Trump is attempting to manufacture a crisis, politicize Americans who serve in uniform, and continue abusing his power to distract from the pain he is causing working families."
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Life-saving idea! Pass it on!
August 5, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Life-saving idea! Pass it on!
My Maj. John T. Alstrom, Jr. received the Purple Heart in Korean War.
The predecessor of the Purple Heart, it’s one of the oldest military awards worldwide that is open to all who are wounded in battle.
August 7, 2025 at 11:46 PM
My Maj. John T. Alstrom, Jr. received the Purple Heart in Korean War.
Last night, I watched the old TV show ¨Las Vegas.¨ The one with James Caan. I quite enjoyed it.
August 4, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Last night, I watched the old TV show ¨Las Vegas.¨ The one with James Caan. I quite enjoyed it.
This sick man is in charge of nuclear submarines. Scary!
August 1, 2025 at 6:29 PM
This sick man is in charge of nuclear submarines. Scary!
I spent an hour shopping at one store on the Internet. Loved their clothes. When I went to pay, they said they don´t ship to the U.S. Tariffs? Trump?
July 31, 2025 at 10:24 PM
I spent an hour shopping at one store on the Internet. Loved their clothes. When I went to pay, they said they don´t ship to the U.S. Tariffs? Trump?
Who are you to tell me anything. I am President of the United States. You are nothing....
Cartoon: Nothing but air https://twp.ai/4ipvGV
www.dailykos.com
Cartoon: Nothing but air
twp.ai
July 30, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Who are you to tell me anything. I am President of the United States. You are nothing....
This is good!
over 30 years ago, I warned that America was becoming a two-tiered society composed of a few winners and a larger group left behind, whose anger and disillusionment could be easily manipulated.
I took a lot of heat for this speech. https://youtu.be/Bnd0eSuxu84?feature=shared
I took a lot of heat for this speech. https://youtu.be/Bnd0eSuxu84?feature=shared
A Warning from 1994 of a Two-Tiered Society | Robert Reich
In 1994, I took a lot of heat for this speech warning that the American middle class was in danger. That was 29 years ag
youtu.be
July 30, 2025 at 5:52 PM
This is good!
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It has taken medical science 200 years to advance humans to the point where people are so healthy and living so long that they can deny that science and medicine is what got us here.
July 30, 2025 at 11:57 AM
It has taken medical science 200 years to advance humans to the point where people are so healthy and living so long that they can deny that science and medicine is what got us here.
July 30, 2025 at 5:34 PM