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@joanstirling.bsky.social
My son’s family from Chicago visited me in Louisiana. It was a wonderful visit!
April 8, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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It's unfortunate that this needs to be said, but to stay alive, listen to scientific consensus (on health, climate, environment, etc.) and ignore the conspiracy theorists.
Exclusive | Ousted Vaccine Chief Says RFK Jr.’s Team Sought Data to Justify Anti-Science Stance
Dr. Peter Marks says the new health secretary’s team wants to show vaccines aren’t safe while promoting dangerous and unproven treatments.
www.wsj.com
April 4, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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Working with an interdisciplinary team, we have developed a website to communicate how the White House's proposed cuts to health research would cause losses of $16B and 68,500 jobs.

Find out how your community may be impacted.

Explore more at SCIMaP: scienceimpacts.org

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March 28, 2025 at 2:15 AM
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The bots cleaned every corner of the house and found all the bots that need new homes. LOTS of bots only $35 & $45 at leebots.com right now!

#computerart #photographergift #toydesign #toyart #ooak #ooakart #metalart #upcycle #upcycleart #recycleart #upcyclesculpture #robot #robots #foundobjectart
April 1, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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We're all just walking each other home ~ RAM DASS

All beings on this earth are interconnected and we're all sharing this journey of life

If you keep your heart open with compassion for all ~ 2 legged, 4 pawed, winged ~ how will it affect your day?

Lead with peace, love and light 💙

#art #peace
March 28, 2025 at 12:50 PM
It is a very sad day when such a longstanding friendship is lost due to the actions of our pathetic president.

open.substack.com/pub/deanblun...
BREAKING: Canada officially cuts ties with Trump’s America
Canada is the First Nation to Walk Away from MAGA. Proudly. Finally.
open.substack.com
March 28, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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The bots cleaned every corner of the house and found all the bots that need new homes. LOTS of bots only $20 at leebots.com right now!

#robots#robotart #sculpture #ooak #artdolls #assemblage #assemblageart #gamerart #electrical #electriciangift #iowaartist #quadcities #quadcity #characterart
March 26, 2025 at 7:01 PM
A recent trip to The Grand Canyon was restorative. The peacefulness and magnificence of the land renewed my spirit during these trying times.
March 24, 2025 at 2:52 AM
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Today is the 35th anniversary of the #CapitolCrawl for the #ADA. It forced politicians to finally pass this important bill to make accessibility a requirement in public spaces.

Teach this history with our #coloringpage:
paceebene.org/coloring-pag...
March 13, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Trump’s FBI Moves to Criminally Charge Major Climate Groups newrepublic.com/post/192660/... via @newrepublic.com
Trump’s FBI Moves to Criminally Charge Major Climate Groups
The Trump administration is targeting climate organizations that received a Biden-era grant.
newrepublic.com
March 12, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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USA research is currently being politicized and misrepresented, and if the current path continues, there is potential to disassemble the current research infrastructure that enables the USA to lead the world in research and innovation, that leads to great society and economic benefits.
March 8, 2025 at 12:59 PM
We are feeling the effects of Trump’s and Vance’s behavior in the Oval Office.

www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
US fuel supplier cuts ties with American military in statement
A US fuel supplier has dramatically cut ties with the American military following Donald Trump's shouting match with Volodymyr Zelensky yesterday.
www.dailymail.co.uk
March 2, 2025 at 2:42 AM
This disease gaining momentum in the Congo is very concerning, especially since our eyes and ears have been shut down. We need USAID back.

Top doctor warns mystery disease is heading straight for US www.dailymail.co.uk/health/artic...
Top doctor warns mystery disease is heading straight for US
Dr Stephanie Psaki, who is also the sister of former Biden press secretary Jen Psaki , warned DailyMail.com that deep cuts to USAid were leaving the US without the vital information needed to respond ...
www.dailymail.co.uk
February 27, 2025 at 12:20 AM
I never thought I would see this happen in my lifetime:

www.newsweek.com/us-russia-un...
US siding with Russia, Belarus in UN vote sparks anger
The United States voted against a Ukrainian-drafted United Nations resolution condemning Russian aggression in Ukraine.
www.newsweek.com
February 25, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Nasty Man by Joan Baez

youtu.be/AHQ7N9lEl_E?...
"Nasty Man" by Joan Baez
YouTube video by diamondsandrustpro
youtu.be
February 24, 2025 at 3:36 PM
February 24, 2025 at 3:27 PM
It’s cold in Chicago! I am visiting my son and left 78 degree weather in South Louisiana. This morning’s sunrise:
February 14, 2025 at 9:34 PM
By 2030, it is estimated that:
Measles vaccination can save nearly 19 million lives.
Hepatitis B vaccination can save 14 million lives.

www.cdc.gov/global-immun...
Fast Facts on Global Immunization
In 2023, over 14.5 million children under the age of 1 did not receive basic vaccines.
www.cdc.gov
February 12, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Bravo for Mike Bloomberg! Thankfully Mike and other Americans and American cities are funding/participating in the Paris Climate Accord.

fortune.com/2025/01/23/b...
Billionaire Michael Bloomberg will fund the UN climate change body after Trump withdrew the U.S. from the Paris Agreement
This marks the second time Bloomberg, the former mayor of New York, has stepped in to fill the gap left by U.S. federal disengagement.
fortune.com
January 27, 2025 at 4:26 AM
Snow is rare in coastal Louisiana but lack of experience did not keep my granddaughter and great grandson from building neat snowmen.
January 24, 2025 at 1:13 PM