Ginny
@gmoyer17.bsky.social
Do the Right Thing. Animal Lover. Owned by 3 Dogs - Morceau, Longbi & Nyx. Love Diversity, Fairness, Acceptance. Be kind. Compassion, Consideration, Courtesy. Trying to cope is hard.
We've passed through "let them eat cake" and gone directly into "off with their heads".
I think the next phase was where they overthrew the king and took back the kingdom for the people.
You guys ready?
I think the next phase was where they overthrew the king and took back the kingdom for the people.
You guys ready?
November 21, 2025 at 5:38 PM
We've passed through "let them eat cake" and gone directly into "off with their heads".
I think the next phase was where they overthrew the king and took back the kingdom for the people.
You guys ready?
I think the next phase was where they overthrew the king and took back the kingdom for the people.
You guys ready?
Today, in 1877, Thomas Edison announced his Phonograph
His device was the first to both record and play back sound, recording a spoken message onto a tinfoil-covered cylinder. French inventor Édouard-Léon Scott de Martinville had previously recorded in 1860 but could not play back.
His device was the first to both record and play back sound, recording a spoken message onto a tinfoil-covered cylinder. French inventor Édouard-Léon Scott de Martinville had previously recorded in 1860 but could not play back.
November 21, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Today, in 1877, Thomas Edison announced his Phonograph
His device was the first to both record and play back sound, recording a spoken message onto a tinfoil-covered cylinder. French inventor Édouard-Léon Scott de Martinville had previously recorded in 1860 but could not play back.
His device was the first to both record and play back sound, recording a spoken message onto a tinfoil-covered cylinder. French inventor Édouard-Léon Scott de Martinville had previously recorded in 1860 but could not play back.
Today is National Gingerbread Cookie Day
Dating back to 992 AD, the cookies became popular in medieval Europe. The practice of making decorative gingerbread figures & houses became a festive tradition in 16th-century Germany & later spread to become a celebrated part of holiday culture worldwide.
Dating back to 992 AD, the cookies became popular in medieval Europe. The practice of making decorative gingerbread figures & houses became a festive tradition in 16th-century Germany & later spread to become a celebrated part of holiday culture worldwide.
November 21, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Today is National Gingerbread Cookie Day
Dating back to 992 AD, the cookies became popular in medieval Europe. The practice of making decorative gingerbread figures & houses became a festive tradition in 16th-century Germany & later spread to become a celebrated part of holiday culture worldwide.
Dating back to 992 AD, the cookies became popular in medieval Europe. The practice of making decorative gingerbread figures & houses became a festive tradition in 16th-century Germany & later spread to become a celebrated part of holiday culture worldwide.
Today is National Stuffing Day
The history of stuffing dates back to the Roman Empire and evolved over centuries to become a staple of the American Thanksgiving dinner. The ancient Roman cookbook Apicius contains recipes for stuffed animals. This tradition continued through the Middle Ages.
The history of stuffing dates back to the Roman Empire and evolved over centuries to become a staple of the American Thanksgiving dinner. The ancient Roman cookbook Apicius contains recipes for stuffed animals. This tradition continued through the Middle Ages.
November 21, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Today is National Stuffing Day
The history of stuffing dates back to the Roman Empire and evolved over centuries to become a staple of the American Thanksgiving dinner. The ancient Roman cookbook Apicius contains recipes for stuffed animals. This tradition continued through the Middle Ages.
The history of stuffing dates back to the Roman Empire and evolved over centuries to become a staple of the American Thanksgiving dinner. The ancient Roman cookbook Apicius contains recipes for stuffed animals. This tradition continued through the Middle Ages.
Today is World Hello Day
Started in 1973 when brothers Michael and Brian McCormack sent letters (1,360 letters in seven languages) to world leaders to encourage them to use dialogue instead of force to resolve conflicts. Today, the holiday is observed in over 180 countries.
Started in 1973 when brothers Michael and Brian McCormack sent letters (1,360 letters in seven languages) to world leaders to encourage them to use dialogue instead of force to resolve conflicts. Today, the holiday is observed in over 180 countries.
November 21, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Today is World Hello Day
Started in 1973 when brothers Michael and Brian McCormack sent letters (1,360 letters in seven languages) to world leaders to encourage them to use dialogue instead of force to resolve conflicts. Today, the holiday is observed in over 180 countries.
Started in 1973 when brothers Michael and Brian McCormack sent letters (1,360 letters in seven languages) to world leaders to encourage them to use dialogue instead of force to resolve conflicts. Today, the holiday is observed in over 180 countries.
Today, in 1945, the Nuremberg Trials Began
Held in Nuremberg, Germany, 24 high-ranking Nazi leaders were put on trial by an international military tribunal for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and crimes against peace committed during World War II. This trial set a legal precedent.
Held in Nuremberg, Germany, 24 high-ranking Nazi leaders were put on trial by an international military tribunal for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and crimes against peace committed during World War II. This trial set a legal precedent.
November 20, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Today, in 1945, the Nuremberg Trials Began
Held in Nuremberg, Germany, 24 high-ranking Nazi leaders were put on trial by an international military tribunal for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and crimes against peace committed during World War II. This trial set a legal precedent.
Held in Nuremberg, Germany, 24 high-ranking Nazi leaders were put on trial by an international military tribunal for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and crimes against peace committed during World War II. This trial set a legal precedent.
Today is National Peanut Butter Fudge Day
A day rooted in the American love for peanuts and the "happy accident" that led to the creation of fudge in the 1880s. In 1888, Vassar College student Emelyn Battersby Hartridge was making a batch of caramels which went wrong - it was "fudged".
A day rooted in the American love for peanuts and the "happy accident" that led to the creation of fudge in the 1880s. In 1888, Vassar College student Emelyn Battersby Hartridge was making a batch of caramels which went wrong - it was "fudged".
November 20, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Today is National Peanut Butter Fudge Day
A day rooted in the American love for peanuts and the "happy accident" that led to the creation of fudge in the 1880s. In 1888, Vassar College student Emelyn Battersby Hartridge was making a batch of caramels which went wrong - it was "fudged".
A day rooted in the American love for peanuts and the "happy accident" that led to the creation of fudge in the 1880s. In 1888, Vassar College student Emelyn Battersby Hartridge was making a batch of caramels which went wrong - it was "fudged".
Today is Use Less Stuff Day
Linked to the Green Movement of the 1990s, but it has roots in earlier ideas like architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe's "less is more" philosophy and the rise of minimalism in the 1950s. A day to remind us to reduce waste and become more mindful of their consumption.
Linked to the Green Movement of the 1990s, but it has roots in earlier ideas like architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe's "less is more" philosophy and the rise of minimalism in the 1950s. A day to remind us to reduce waste and become more mindful of their consumption.
November 20, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Today is Use Less Stuff Day
Linked to the Green Movement of the 1990s, but it has roots in earlier ideas like architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe's "less is more" philosophy and the rise of minimalism in the 1950s. A day to remind us to reduce waste and become more mindful of their consumption.
Linked to the Green Movement of the 1990s, but it has roots in earlier ideas like architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe's "less is more" philosophy and the rise of minimalism in the 1950s. A day to remind us to reduce waste and become more mindful of their consumption.
Today is National Absurdity Day
A day to encourage the celebration of nonsensical, the illogical and unconventional aspects of life. It's linked to Absurdism, a philosophy that gained traction after WWII in response to global chaos, becoming a popular lens for artists and writers.
A day to encourage the celebration of nonsensical, the illogical and unconventional aspects of life. It's linked to Absurdism, a philosophy that gained traction after WWII in response to global chaos, becoming a popular lens for artists and writers.
November 20, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Today is National Absurdity Day
A day to encourage the celebration of nonsensical, the illogical and unconventional aspects of life. It's linked to Absurdism, a philosophy that gained traction after WWII in response to global chaos, becoming a popular lens for artists and writers.
A day to encourage the celebration of nonsensical, the illogical and unconventional aspects of life. It's linked to Absurdism, a philosophy that gained traction after WWII in response to global chaos, becoming a popular lens for artists and writers.
Today, in 1863, Lincoln Gave the Gettysburg Address
"Four score and seven years ago", a speech by President Abraham Lincoln at the dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, a few months after the Battle of Gettysburg, one of the turning points of the Civil War.
"Four score and seven years ago", a speech by President Abraham Lincoln at the dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, a few months after the Battle of Gettysburg, one of the turning points of the Civil War.
November 19, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Today, in 1863, Lincoln Gave the Gettysburg Address
"Four score and seven years ago", a speech by President Abraham Lincoln at the dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, a few months after the Battle of Gettysburg, one of the turning points of the Civil War.
"Four score and seven years ago", a speech by President Abraham Lincoln at the dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, a few months after the Battle of Gettysburg, one of the turning points of the Civil War.
Today is National Camp Day
The first organized American summer camp is considered to be the Gunnery Camp in 1861, started by Frederick Gunn and his wife. They took their students on a two-week trip to build character and provide an opportunity for physical activity in nature.
The first organized American summer camp is considered to be the Gunnery Camp in 1861, started by Frederick Gunn and his wife. They took their students on a two-week trip to build character and provide an opportunity for physical activity in nature.
November 19, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Today is National Camp Day
The first organized American summer camp is considered to be the Gunnery Camp in 1861, started by Frederick Gunn and his wife. They took their students on a two-week trip to build character and provide an opportunity for physical activity in nature.
The first organized American summer camp is considered to be the Gunnery Camp in 1861, started by Frederick Gunn and his wife. They took their students on a two-week trip to build character and provide an opportunity for physical activity in nature.
Today is Play Monopoly Day
Originally Elizabeth Magie's "The Landlord's Game" (1904) was a tool to illustrate economic principles, it was adapted by Charles Darrow, who added the Atlantic City street names & renamed it "Monopoly" then sold it to Parker Brothers, who officially released it in 1935.
Originally Elizabeth Magie's "The Landlord's Game" (1904) was a tool to illustrate economic principles, it was adapted by Charles Darrow, who added the Atlantic City street names & renamed it "Monopoly" then sold it to Parker Brothers, who officially released it in 1935.
November 19, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Today is Play Monopoly Day
Originally Elizabeth Magie's "The Landlord's Game" (1904) was a tool to illustrate economic principles, it was adapted by Charles Darrow, who added the Atlantic City street names & renamed it "Monopoly" then sold it to Parker Brothers, who officially released it in 1935.
Originally Elizabeth Magie's "The Landlord's Game" (1904) was a tool to illustrate economic principles, it was adapted by Charles Darrow, who added the Atlantic City street names & renamed it "Monopoly" then sold it to Parker Brothers, who officially released it in 1935.
Today is National Carbonated Beverage with Caffeine Day
Today celebrates the developments of both carbonated water & caffeine. In 1767, Englishman Joseph Priestley suspended a bowl of distilled water above a beer vat & created carbonated water. Friedlieb Runge first isolated caffeine in 1819.
Today celebrates the developments of both carbonated water & caffeine. In 1767, Englishman Joseph Priestley suspended a bowl of distilled water above a beer vat & created carbonated water. Friedlieb Runge first isolated caffeine in 1819.
November 19, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Today is National Carbonated Beverage with Caffeine Day
Today celebrates the developments of both carbonated water & caffeine. In 1767, Englishman Joseph Priestley suspended a bowl of distilled water above a beer vat & created carbonated water. Friedlieb Runge first isolated caffeine in 1819.
Today celebrates the developments of both carbonated water & caffeine. In 1767, Englishman Joseph Priestley suspended a bowl of distilled water above a beer vat & created carbonated water. Friedlieb Runge first isolated caffeine in 1819.
Today is World Day for the Prevention and Healing from Child Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Violence - and today the House voted for the release of the Epstein files. How fitting. Now we move on to get this vote to the Senate. These women WERE children - under 18, many 14 and 15 years old.
November 19, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Today is World Day for the Prevention and Healing from Child Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Violence - and today the House voted for the release of the Epstein files. How fitting. Now we move on to get this vote to the Senate. These women WERE children - under 18, many 14 and 15 years old.
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Looks like he was eating directly out of the spaghetti trough. Got his face right down in there.
Looks like he was eating directly out of the spaghetti trough. Got his face right down in there.
November 18, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Thanks for including me, Sara. Following and reposting.
Looks like he was eating directly out of the spaghetti trough. Got his face right down in there.
Looks like he was eating directly out of the spaghetti trough. Got his face right down in there.
Today, in 1978, the Mass Suicide/Murder in Jonestown Occurred
Jim Jones encouraged, urged, forced, tricked over 900 of his followers at a remote settlement in Guyana, the Peoples Temple Agricultural Project, to commit suicide by drinking cyanide-laced Flavor Aid, including killing their children.
Jim Jones encouraged, urged, forced, tricked over 900 of his followers at a remote settlement in Guyana, the Peoples Temple Agricultural Project, to commit suicide by drinking cyanide-laced Flavor Aid, including killing their children.
November 18, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Today, in 1978, the Mass Suicide/Murder in Jonestown Occurred
Jim Jones encouraged, urged, forced, tricked over 900 of his followers at a remote settlement in Guyana, the Peoples Temple Agricultural Project, to commit suicide by drinking cyanide-laced Flavor Aid, including killing their children.
Jim Jones encouraged, urged, forced, tricked over 900 of his followers at a remote settlement in Guyana, the Peoples Temple Agricultural Project, to commit suicide by drinking cyanide-laced Flavor Aid, including killing their children.
Today is National Princess Day
Founded in 2017 to commemorate the release of the animated film The Swan Princess in 1994, it encourages everyone, especially young girls, to embrace their inner royalty and recognize the qualities that make them special, such as kindness, courage, and confidence.
Founded in 2017 to commemorate the release of the animated film The Swan Princess in 1994, it encourages everyone, especially young girls, to embrace their inner royalty and recognize the qualities that make them special, such as kindness, courage, and confidence.
November 18, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Today is National Princess Day
Founded in 2017 to commemorate the release of the animated film The Swan Princess in 1994, it encourages everyone, especially young girls, to embrace their inner royalty and recognize the qualities that make them special, such as kindness, courage, and confidence.
Founded in 2017 to commemorate the release of the animated film The Swan Princess in 1994, it encourages everyone, especially young girls, to embrace their inner royalty and recognize the qualities that make them special, such as kindness, courage, and confidence.
Today is National Vichyssoise Day
Vichyssoise, a soup made from pureed leeks, onions, potatoes, cream, and chicken stock, was the creation of French chef Louis Diat, and developed at the NY Ritz Carlton in 1917, inspired by a childhood recipe from his family, named after his town of birth, Vichy.
Vichyssoise, a soup made from pureed leeks, onions, potatoes, cream, and chicken stock, was the creation of French chef Louis Diat, and developed at the NY Ritz Carlton in 1917, inspired by a childhood recipe from his family, named after his town of birth, Vichy.
November 18, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Today is National Vichyssoise Day
Vichyssoise, a soup made from pureed leeks, onions, potatoes, cream, and chicken stock, was the creation of French chef Louis Diat, and developed at the NY Ritz Carlton in 1917, inspired by a childhood recipe from his family, named after his town of birth, Vichy.
Vichyssoise, a soup made from pureed leeks, onions, potatoes, cream, and chicken stock, was the creation of French chef Louis Diat, and developed at the NY Ritz Carlton in 1917, inspired by a childhood recipe from his family, named after his town of birth, Vichy.
Today is World Day for the Prevention and Healing from Child Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Violence
Established to highlight the urgent need to address child sexual exploitation and violence, emphasizing the rights of children to live free from harm and the growing concerns about online safety.
Established to highlight the urgent need to address child sexual exploitation and violence, emphasizing the rights of children to live free from harm and the growing concerns about online safety.
November 18, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Today is World Day for the Prevention and Healing from Child Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Violence
Established to highlight the urgent need to address child sexual exploitation and violence, emphasizing the rights of children to live free from harm and the growing concerns about online safety.
Established to highlight the urgent need to address child sexual exploitation and violence, emphasizing the rights of children to live free from harm and the growing concerns about online safety.
Today, in 1973, Nixon Declared "I am Not a Crook"
President Richard Nixon made this declaration during a televised press conference at the Contemporary Resort in Walt Disney World, FL, where he faced questioning about the Watergate scandal. He vowed he would not quit, but resigned August 1974.
President Richard Nixon made this declaration during a televised press conference at the Contemporary Resort in Walt Disney World, FL, where he faced questioning about the Watergate scandal. He vowed he would not quit, but resigned August 1974.
November 17, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Today, in 1973, Nixon Declared "I am Not a Crook"
President Richard Nixon made this declaration during a televised press conference at the Contemporary Resort in Walt Disney World, FL, where he faced questioning about the Watergate scandal. He vowed he would not quit, but resigned August 1974.
President Richard Nixon made this declaration during a televised press conference at the Contemporary Resort in Walt Disney World, FL, where he faced questioning about the Watergate scandal. He vowed he would not quit, but resigned August 1974.
Today is National Butter Day
Butter is believed to have originated in the Neolithic era, around 9,000 years ago. In ancient Greece and Rome, it was often viewed as a food of the "barbarians" and primarily used for medicinal purposes. The use of butter in cooking evolved significantly over time.
Butter is believed to have originated in the Neolithic era, around 9,000 years ago. In ancient Greece and Rome, it was often viewed as a food of the "barbarians" and primarily used for medicinal purposes. The use of butter in cooking evolved significantly over time.
November 17, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Today is National Butter Day
Butter is believed to have originated in the Neolithic era, around 9,000 years ago. In ancient Greece and Rome, it was often viewed as a food of the "barbarians" and primarily used for medicinal purposes. The use of butter in cooking evolved significantly over time.
Butter is believed to have originated in the Neolithic era, around 9,000 years ago. In ancient Greece and Rome, it was often viewed as a food of the "barbarians" and primarily used for medicinal purposes. The use of butter in cooking evolved significantly over time.
Today is National Baklava Day
The earliest known version of baklava dates back to the Assyrians as early as the 8th century BCE as a layered desert with nuts & honey. It was then perfected in the kitchens of the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul during the Ottoman Empire & served as a symbol of luxury.
The earliest known version of baklava dates back to the Assyrians as early as the 8th century BCE as a layered desert with nuts & honey. It was then perfected in the kitchens of the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul during the Ottoman Empire & served as a symbol of luxury.
November 17, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Today is National Baklava Day
The earliest known version of baklava dates back to the Assyrians as early as the 8th century BCE as a layered desert with nuts & honey. It was then perfected in the kitchens of the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul during the Ottoman Empire & served as a symbol of luxury.
The earliest known version of baklava dates back to the Assyrians as early as the 8th century BCE as a layered desert with nuts & honey. It was then perfected in the kitchens of the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul during the Ottoman Empire & served as a symbol of luxury.
Today is National Homemade Bread Day
Bread has been a staple food for thousands of years, with evidence of its production dating back to around 30,000 BC. It has played a significant role in various cultures & religions & is often associated with rituals, traditions, daily life & special occasions.
Bread has been a staple food for thousands of years, with evidence of its production dating back to around 30,000 BC. It has played a significant role in various cultures & religions & is often associated with rituals, traditions, daily life & special occasions.
November 17, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Today is National Homemade Bread Day
Bread has been a staple food for thousands of years, with evidence of its production dating back to around 30,000 BC. It has played a significant role in various cultures & religions & is often associated with rituals, traditions, daily life & special occasions.
Bread has been a staple food for thousands of years, with evidence of its production dating back to around 30,000 BC. It has played a significant role in various cultures & religions & is often associated with rituals, traditions, daily life & special occasions.