Karen the Iron Goddess of Mercy
@irondsofmercy.bsky.social
I love Cleveland,when it glitters.
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Frank Hinder - Cyclists, Canberra 1945 (National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne)
December 19, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Frank Hinder - Cyclists, Canberra 1945 (National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne)
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I produced many paintings and drawings of Portsmouth and Southsea but I won't put loads of them on here all at once. Here's a watercolour that was done on a little beach at Sally Port, Old Portsmouth and you can see the masts of the Warrior in the distance
#art #watercolour #Portsmouth
#art #watercolour #Portsmouth
December 19, 2025 at 1:52 PM
I produced many paintings and drawings of Portsmouth and Southsea but I won't put loads of them on here all at once. Here's a watercolour that was done on a little beach at Sally Port, Old Portsmouth and you can see the masts of the Warrior in the distance
#art #watercolour #Portsmouth
#art #watercolour #Portsmouth
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“As we saw in this past election, sadly, we ain’t ready,” Obama said. “That’s why I’m like, don’t even look at me about running, because you all are lying. You’re not ready for a woman. You are not.”
www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...
Michelle Obama says the U.S. is 'not ready' for a woman president
"Don't even look at me about running," Obama said, adding the country has "a lot of growing up to do."
www.nbcnews.com
November 16, 2025 at 1:52 PM
“As we saw in this past election, sadly, we ain’t ready,” Obama said. “That’s why I’m like, don’t even look at me about running, because you all are lying. You’re not ready for a woman. You are not.”
www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...
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Ross and Paula Fortini of Libertyville have insurance through Affordable Care Act exchange. If subsidies aren’t extended after the end of this year, their monthly insurance premiums will more than triple. A story facing many across country. By Lisa Schencker
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/16/h...
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/16/h...
Illinois consumers face high health insurance prices, with Obamacare subsidies still in limbo after shutdown
“Everybody is going to be hit by this,” said Ann Gillespie, director of the state insurance department
www.chicagotribune.com
November 16, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Ross and Paula Fortini of Libertyville have insurance through Affordable Care Act exchange. If subsidies aren’t extended after the end of this year, their monthly insurance premiums will more than triple. A story facing many across country. By Lisa Schencker
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/16/h...
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/16/h...
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Wishing all my friends in the United States a happy National Cat Day. We don't have a National Cat Day in the UK, just a National Cat. Me.
(Pic @pjrfoto.bsky.social)
(Pic @pjrfoto.bsky.social)
October 29, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Wishing all my friends in the United States a happy National Cat Day. We don't have a National Cat Day in the UK, just a National Cat. Me.
(Pic @pjrfoto.bsky.social)
(Pic @pjrfoto.bsky.social)
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The Metropolitan Police have been accused of over-policing black Londoners after figures revealed they were nearly three times more likely to be strip searched than white people.
Black Londoners disproportionately strip searched by Met police
www.thetimes.com
October 13, 2025 at 3:02 PM
The Metropolitan Police have been accused of over-policing black Londoners after figures revealed they were nearly three times more likely to be strip searched than white people.
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Older technologies have aided and perhaps enfeebled writers. “But with A.I. we’re so thoroughly able to outsource our thinking that it makes us more average, too,” Kyle Chayka writes.
A.I. Is Homogenizing Our Thoughts
Recent studies suggest that tools such as ChatGPT make our brains less active and our writing less original.
www.newyorker.com
October 7, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Older technologies have aided and perhaps enfeebled writers. “But with A.I. we’re so thoroughly able to outsource our thinking that it makes us more average, too,” Kyle Chayka writes.
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🎵 I’ve looked at clouds from both sides now 🎵
##Sleepysep #clouds #scape #cloudscape #sky #nature #bothsidesnow #jonimitchell #hudsonvalley #newyork
##Sleepysep #clouds #scape #cloudscape #sky #nature #bothsidesnow #jonimitchell #hudsonvalley #newyork
September 19, 2025 at 2:47 PM
🎵 I’ve looked at clouds from both sides now 🎵
##Sleepysep #clouds #scape #cloudscape #sky #nature #bothsidesnow #jonimitchell #hudsonvalley #newyork
##Sleepysep #clouds #scape #cloudscape #sky #nature #bothsidesnow #jonimitchell #hudsonvalley #newyork
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September 20, 2025 at 12:17 AM
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I may not always love you
But long as there are stars above you
You never need to doubt it
I'll make you so sure about it...
But long as there are stars above you
You never need to doubt it
I'll make you so sure about it...
June 11, 2025 at 6:54 PM
I may not always love you
But long as there are stars above you
You never need to doubt it
I'll make you so sure about it...
But long as there are stars above you
You never need to doubt it
I'll make you so sure about it...
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Pride without prejudice x
August 22, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Pride without prejudice x
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⚡️ Russian economy hits 'technical stagnation,' biggest bank chief warns of 'close to zero' growth.
The economy's slowdown follows repeated warnings from high-level Kremlin officials.
The economy's slowdown follows repeated warnings from high-level Kremlin officials.
Russian economy hits 'technical stagnation,' biggest bank chief warns of 'close to zero' growth
The economy's slowdown follows repeated warnings from high-level Kremlin officials.
kyivindependent.com
September 4, 2025 at 7:48 AM
⚡️ Russian economy hits 'technical stagnation,' biggest bank chief warns of 'close to zero' growth.
The economy's slowdown follows repeated warnings from high-level Kremlin officials.
The economy's slowdown follows repeated warnings from high-level Kremlin officials.
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RFK Jr. is Ripping Away Our Health Care.
He Must Resign.
He Must Resign.
September 4, 2025 at 1:23 PM
RFK Jr. is Ripping Away Our Health Care.
He Must Resign.
He Must Resign.
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Jeffrey Epstein survivor Lisa Phillips suggested Wednesday that victims of the convicted sex offender are contemplating publishing a list of people involved in their abuse if the Justice Department doesn't make more documents public.
www.axios.com/2025/09/03/e...
www.axios.com/2025/09/03/e...
Epstein survivors may release unofficial client list if Justice Department stalls
Pressure is mounting after a House panel released 33,000 heavily redacted DOJ documents.
www.axios.com
September 3, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Jeffrey Epstein survivor Lisa Phillips suggested Wednesday that victims of the convicted sex offender are contemplating publishing a list of people involved in their abuse if the Justice Department doesn't make more documents public.
www.axios.com/2025/09/03/e...
www.axios.com/2025/09/03/e...
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A little visual reminder for DeSantis and Ladapo. These look much better in a museum than in a pediatric hospital unit.
September 3, 2025 at 9:50 PM
A little visual reminder for DeSantis and Ladapo. These look much better in a museum than in a pediatric hospital unit.
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I just signed Justin's petition with All Out that could really change things for LGBT+ people. Add your name and join me in the fight for LGBT+ rights! a.allout.org/s/P8Egz/
Florida: Stop Erasing the Pulse Memorial Rainbow Crosswalk
After Trump directive, Florida removed rainbow crosswalk that honors the 49 people killed at Pulse. Demand the crosswalk be restored and protected!
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September 4, 2025 at 6:29 PM
I just signed Justin's petition with All Out that could really change things for LGBT+ people. Add your name and join me in the fight for LGBT+ rights! a.allout.org/s/P8Egz/
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“[Y]ou can’t edit something into being good before getting it down.” In this week's #TenQuestions, Austyn Wohlers shares insights into the writing process that led to her debut novel, Hothouse Bloom, out now from @hubcitypress.bsky.social. Read more: at.pw.org/10qwohlers
August 26, 2025 at 6:14 PM
“[Y]ou can’t edit something into being good before getting it down.” In this week's #TenQuestions, Austyn Wohlers shares insights into the writing process that led to her debut novel, Hothouse Bloom, out now from @hubcitypress.bsky.social. Read more: at.pw.org/10qwohlers
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I think the message is pretty clear across the board about their regard for writing and reading which obviously means you should write and read and write and read and write and read and write and read.
Also, this sucks.
Also, this sucks.
For decades the program has supported writers who would become big names – Alice Walker, Michael Cunningham, Louise Erdrich and more. Last week, applicants got an email saying the program would be no more.
NEA cancels decades-long creative writing fellowship
For decades the program has supported writers who would become big names – Alice Walker, Michael Cunningham, Louise Erdrich and more. Last week, applicants got an email saying the program would be no more.
n.pr
August 26, 2025 at 10:42 PM
I think the message is pretty clear across the board about their regard for writing and reading which obviously means you should write and read and write and read and write and read and write and read.
Also, this sucks.
Also, this sucks.