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Laura
@historicallee.bsky.social
M.A. in History, focusing on Appalachian slaveholding patterns
New mother to a perfect baby boy Exvangelical who still loves Jesus Sourdough baker
Fan of all things Tolkien
Avid traveler
Global political news junkie
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Christians are turning on the programs and groups that they helped create. That won’t solve our budget crisis. It won’t end the culture war. It will, however, harm the people Scripture commands us to care for.

There is nothing woke about medicine or food. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/13/o...
Opinion | Behold the Strange Spectacle of Christians Against Empathy
There is nothing woke about medicine or food.
www.nytimes.com
February 13, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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If we’re applying the colorblind analysis that Trump allegedly demands, he just downgraded our secretary of defense. He promoted a profoundly unqualified man.

Trump’s cure for D.E.I. isn’t a true meritocracy, but rather affirmative action for the MAGA movement. www.nytimes.com/2025/01/30/o...
Opinion | Does Trump’s Cabinet Look Like a Meritocracy to You?
Affirmative action for MAGA isn’t an upgrade over D.E.I.
www.nytimes.com
January 30, 2025 at 5:34 PM
From now on when I am trying to fall asleep, I will imagine I am a hobbit resting for the night in the house of Tom Bombadil, in a room with stone walls, in a bed under soft white woolen blankets, listening to Goldberry singing as the rain falls outside.
#fellowshipofthering #tolkien
November 27, 2024 at 5:16 PM
I’m re-reading The Lord of the Rings for the first time in over a decade.
First thought, why did I wait so long to do this.
November 27, 2024 at 5:11 PM
Hi, I’m new here. What would make a good first post? Maybe this photo of my favorite place: Valentina Island in County Kerry?

Perhaps a list of things I like for the algorithm? History, Museums, Political News, Baking, Tolkien, Cozy British Mysteries, and Travel?
Did I do this right?
November 27, 2024 at 2:58 PM