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Ilene Goldman
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author, history nerd, sporadic quilter, lapsed knitter, novice crocheter, avid reader, dog mom, animal rescue volunteer, world's slowest swimmer

www.ilenegoldman.com
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Last week-ish, I saw a sale on dog Halloween costumes and found 2 costumes that were perfect for Penny and Ozzie. I ordered them. They arrived today.

Grease would have been the word next Halloween.
A small Pink Ladies poodle skirt dog costume and a black T-birds dog jacket.
November 15, 2025 at 1:03 AM
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Up for a writing challenge? Join me in the 20th annual Short Story Challenge by @nycmidnight.bsky.social on January 23rd! Learn more at nycmidnight.com/ssc
Promo graphic for the NYC Midnight Short Story Challenge, which starts January 23, 2026. Info and registration at nycmidnight.com
November 14, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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I needed a new saucepan. I walked out with two saucepans (not pictured) and two jackets for Ozzie. (Shhh. Don’t tell him. They’re his Hanukkah gifts.)
Two Snoopy-themed dog jackets, size Medium
November 14, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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Sometimes grief means sobbing into my pillow. Sometimes it means shoving fried cheese curds in my face.
A fresh order of Culver’s fried cheese curds
November 14, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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Here. You might find this useful.
Emma Thompson grimacing dramatically as a closed caption says “I’m so annoyed.”
November 14, 2025 at 12:58 AM
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Thank you all for your condolences.

I’m going to be scarce around here for a day or two while I wrap my head around this.

In the meantime, here’s the last picture I took of Penny:
A tan chihuahua and black shih tzu mix walking on either side of a sidewalk bordered by grass covered in fallen autumn leaves.
November 13, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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His favorite way to sleep: with his back legs resting on me.
A black shih tzu mix sleeping next to a person. The dog’s back legs are resting on the person’s thigh.
November 13, 2025 at 1:06 AM
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Looking for a #NovellaNovember read?

Check out Greeks Bearing Gifts!

The ebook is a free download on my website.

www.ilenegoldman.com/books

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GREEKS BEARING GIFTS By ILENE T. GOLDMAN A horror novella in the tradition of The Twilight Zone and Stephen King Broke and unemployed, Jason "J.D." Donovan finds unexpected financial salvation when he encounters a mysterious door-to-door salesman. But the old adage is right: if something seems too good to be true, it probably is, and J.D. soon has to choose between being able to pay his bills and saving the people he loves.
November 13, 2025 at 12:14 AM
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The view from here:
Red and green Northern Lights above a house
November 12, 2025 at 2:02 AM
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Meals done for the rest of the week: turkey chili and chicken cacciatore
Turkey chili simmering in a large saute pan A casserole dish with baked chicken, carrots, and onions in tomato sauce
November 11, 2025 at 10:37 PM
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Hot chocolate break!
A mug of hot chocolate with whipped cream. The mug is white and says “I ❤️ history”
November 10, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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Took today off from work (to give myself a much-needed 4 day weekend). Went out to lunch and then stopped at Half Price Books, where I found the last Trixie Belden I needed to complete my collection! 
A complete set of 1970s era Trixie Belden on a bookshelf. In the shelf below is part of a complete set of 1950s era Nancy Drew.
November 10, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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Me, looking at Senate Dems right now:
A sugar-faced tan chihuahua stares judgementally at the camera
November 10, 2025 at 12:10 AM
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I had one job for today, and it’s done.

✅ Winter gear is out and organized.

The rest of the day is for reading, crocheting, and TV.
A over-the-door shoe organizer stuffed with gloves, mittens, beanies, and scarves
November 9, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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"We live on the street. We have our own rules, our own community. To most people, especially people like that rich bastard Kingston, that makes us criminals. Outlaws. It don't matter what the law books say."

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www.ilenegoldman.com/books
The cover of Outlaws: A Contemporary Reimagining of Robin Hood by Ilene T. Goldman—a homeless man sleeps on a sidewalk in front of a brick wall. He is covered with a green jacket. The word OUTLAWS is spray painted on the wall like graffiti.
November 8, 2025 at 11:48 PM
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Found these at Goodwill for $1 each. They also had Big Bird and Elmo.

I think I have enough projects lined up now to keep me busy for years to come. (That won’t stop me from buying more yarn, though.)
Two yarn kits for Sesame Street-themed beanies: one Cookie Monster and one Oscar.
November 8, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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Not much has changed since then.
A sugar-faced tan chihuahua wearing a gray hoodie sleeps with her face buried in a fleece dog bed.
November 7, 2025 at 11:54 PM
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Post you from a different era.

Bicentennial baby
A school picture showing a young girl around 6-7 years old dressed in red, white, and blue stands against an American bicentennial-themed backdrop
November 7, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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Walkies on a fall afternoon
A tan chihuahua and black shih tzu mix on leashes walking on either side of a sidewalk next to leaf-strewn grass
November 6, 2025 at 10:56 PM
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There’s more where that came from:
A black shih tzu mix stands on a plastic climbing toy. He is gazing into the distance with a big smile on his face.
November 5, 2025 at 12:50 AM
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#TongueOutTuesday

He never smiles like this at home.
A black shih tzu mix who is smiling a large, open-mouthed smile
November 5, 2025 at 12:36 AM
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Saddest Bat Dog ever
A sad looking black shih tzu mix wearing black wings. Even the wings are drooping a little bit.
November 1, 2025 at 12:33 AM
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Bat Dog and his security detail
A black shih tzu wearing black wings sits on an oversized chair next to a sugar-faced tan chihuahua wearing a T-shirt that says “Security.” A black shih tzu mix wearing black wings and a red leash stands next to a tan chihuahua wearing a blue leash and a T-shirt that says “Security.” Both dogs stand at attention, eager to start their walk.
November 1, 2025 at 12:31 AM
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Happy Halloween from Bat Dog and his security detail!
A black shih tzu mix wearing black wings sits on an oversized chair next to a sugar-faced chihuahua wearing a black T-shirt that says “Security.” A black shih tzu mix wearing black wings and a red leash stands next to a tan chihuahua wearing a black T-shirt labeled “Security” and a blue leash. Both dogs are standing at attention, ready for their walk. A tan chihuahua in a black Security T-shirt walks in front of a black shih tzu wearing wings.
October 31, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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Looking for a spooky read for Halloween? 👻

I’ve got you covered!

The ebook is a free download on my website.

www.ilenegoldman.com/books

#Booksky
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The cover of Greeks Bearing Gifts by Ilene T. Goldman next to a blurb that reads: A horror novella in the tradition of The Twilight Zone and Stephen King Broke and unemployed, Jason "J.D." Donovan finds unexpected financial salvation when he encounters a mysterious door-to-door salesman. But the old adage is right: if something seems too good to be true, it probably is, and J.D. soon has to choose between being able to pay his bills and saving the people he loves.
October 30, 2025 at 10:10 PM