Beth Finneran
historianonwheels.bsky.social
Beth Finneran
@historianonwheels.bsky.social
Passionate HS history teacher, writer, cyclist, RVer, advocate for public education and justice. “Study the past if you would define the future. “ - Confucius.
Great writing advice from C.S. Lewis!
November 15, 2025 at 3:49 PM
I am so grateful to New York State Parks for enabling me to enjoy this beautiful view of the Hudson River!
October 11, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Other nations are doing a lot more to counter climate change. We really need to be more responsible.
June 24, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Spread the love!
June 14, 2025 at 4:12 PM
June 7, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Very excited to read this new book about Dr. King’s experience in the North.
May 26, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Wow! Came across this poem today by Langston Hughes, originally published in 1925. 100 years later and his words still ring true.
May 24, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Yesterday at the Rockville Centre Library, Becky Aikman, author of Spitfires,spoke about these amazing American female pilots who flew for Great Britain during World War II because the U.S. military wouldn’t accept women pilots. Can’t wait to read the book!
May 23, 2025 at 10:39 PM
This proud and happy New Yorker is not surprised! 😄
I ❤️NY!
May 8, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Those who claim the U.S. is a Christian nation didn’t read this part of The Bible, where Jesus said this:
April 13, 2025 at 7:28 AM
I am really appreciating the people in our communities who dedicate so much of their time creating art. Whether it’s the local community theater group, school play, school concert, or local indie band, it’s always fun and so wonderful to support these artists who bring us so much joy.
March 30, 2025 at 12:04 AM
I just wrote a letter to my Senator, Chuck Schumer, to encourage him to vote to support funding for our National Parks! I have so many wonderful memories over the years hiking and learning history in our National Parks. I want the next generation to have the same opportunities! Please write, too!
March 28, 2025 at 3:01 AM
March 24, 2025 at 4:34 AM
I thought this was so nice of my local super market to do.
March 20, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Excited to be watching the Knicks play the Celtics in Boston. As a historian, I am especially proud of how the NBA is supporting Black History month!!!!
February 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM
This snippet from AARP magazine on safe water shows how important the FDA is in keeping us healthy and safe. We need our federal regulators to protect us.
February 18, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Very upsetting. One of our local community colleges is eliminating journalism as a major during a time when we need more than ever students with strong media literacy.
December 31, 2024 at 11:53 PM