Jill Fransen
jillfranman.bsky.social
Jill Fransen
@jillfranman.bsky.social
PNW gardener, casual birder, dog lover, reluctantly retired birth doula and outdoor enthusiast. "My desire to be well informed is currently at odds with my desire to remain sane" (New Yorker cartoon)
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History made
April 1, 2025 at 11:25 PM
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once again, use 5calls.org — so quick and easy
February 12, 2025 at 5:59 AM
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I’m sure deporting people who produce food and slapping tariffs on countries that we buy massive amounts of food from will lower costs any day now.
February 2, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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Today from Timothy Snyder, author of On Tyranny:

snyder.substack.com/p/the-logic-...
February 2, 2025 at 11:18 PM
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Hostile Takeover: “Department of Government Efficiency” Hijacks The Federal Government
www.avindman.com/p/hostile-ta...
Hostile Takeover
“Department of Government Efficiency” Hijacks The Federal Government
www.avindman.com
February 3, 2025 at 2:58 AM
First for me. Black Oystercatcher. Cannon Beach OR. 1.24.25
#birds
#Oystercatcher
#Shorebirds
#Oregonbirding
January 25, 2025 at 1:10 AM
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Last month, Sen. Deb Fischer's (R-NE) husband refused to shake the Vice President's hand.

Yesterday, he tried to shake Doug Emhoff's hand. The Second Gentleman replied: "Why would you try to shake my hand when you wouldn’t shake my wife’s hand?”

REPOST if you love Doug Emhoff!
January 22, 2025 at 2:03 AM
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My statement on President Biden's pardon:
January 20, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Can't watch. Won't watch. Heart is breaking 💔💔
January 20, 2025 at 3:17 PM
The majestic Bald Eagle
Sauvie Island, Portland OR 1.19.25 #birds #eagle #AmericaSymbol
January 20, 2025 at 6:13 AM
January 18, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Northern Shoveler
1.5.25 Ridgefield Wildlife Refuge
January 18, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Beautiful PNW backyard Annas hummer. #addBirder
December 5, 2024 at 6:57 AM