Kathee Tomlin
@katheetomlin.bsky.social
Musician, folklorist, Appalachianist. I also read, crochet, garden, and love to cook.
@maddow.msnbc.com it was a great day in North Georgia! Over 200 people in little bitty Cleveland GA, and at least 1,000 in Gainesville! So.Much. Hope!!
October 18, 2025 at 11:25 PM
@maddow.msnbc.com it was a great day in North Georgia! Over 200 people in little bitty Cleveland GA, and at least 1,000 in Gainesville! So.Much. Hope!!
@maddow.msnbc.com About 100 people attended a funeral in Gainesville, GA this past Friday. The funeral was for the Social Security office there. Small town, small numbers; nevertheless a statement was made. So many in this semi-rural area will be affected by the DOGE decision to close the office.
March 18, 2025 at 2:07 AM
@maddow.msnbc.com About 100 people attended a funeral in Gainesville, GA this past Friday. The funeral was for the Social Security office there. Small town, small numbers; nevertheless a statement was made. So many in this semi-rural area will be affected by the DOGE decision to close the office.
The frigid, snowy weather that has gripped the south brings to mind times past when my family used gas heat. We gathered around the heater in the middle of the house, or the oven in the kitchen to stay warm. We played games, read books, ate a lot of soup, and stayed wrapped up in blankets.
January 23, 2025 at 4:34 PM
The frigid, snowy weather that has gripped the south brings to mind times past when my family used gas heat. We gathered around the heater in the middle of the house, or the oven in the kitchen to stay warm. We played games, read books, ate a lot of soup, and stayed wrapped up in blankets.
“…only when it is dark enough can you see the stars.” Martin Luther King, Jr. on the eve of his assassination.
January 20, 2025 at 6:02 PM
“…only when it is dark enough can you see the stars.” Martin Luther King, Jr. on the eve of his assassination.
I want conversations to develop on Blue Sky other than about politics. Don’t get me wrong. I want to be in the loop on politics, but if I’m going to leave Facebook, and encourage others to join me, I need for this space to be more personal. Like it snowed here, and now it’s melting, and I’m sad.
January 13, 2025 at 5:02 PM
I want conversations to develop on Blue Sky other than about politics. Don’t get me wrong. I want to be in the loop on politics, but if I’m going to leave Facebook, and encourage others to join me, I need for this space to be more personal. Like it snowed here, and now it’s melting, and I’m sad.
Reposted by Kathee Tomlin
Today is Plough Monday. In agricultural areas this marked the return to work after Christmas.
A decorated plough was traditionally dragged through the streets, visiting houses to invite donations.
Records date back to the 15th century. The picture is a 19th century example.
A decorated plough was traditionally dragged through the streets, visiting houses to invite donations.
Records date back to the 15th century. The picture is a 19th century example.
January 13, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Today is Plough Monday. In agricultural areas this marked the return to work after Christmas.
A decorated plough was traditionally dragged through the streets, visiting houses to invite donations.
Records date back to the 15th century. The picture is a 19th century example.
A decorated plough was traditionally dragged through the streets, visiting houses to invite donations.
Records date back to the 15th century. The picture is a 19th century example.
I was reading in a group post this morning and came across this phrase - “kilt lettuce.” That was new to me. It turns out that it means wilted lettuce, which I’m pretty sure is a Southern US dish. You drip hot bacon grease over lettuce or spinach with other salad ingredients and enjoy. Delicious!
January 11, 2025 at 9:09 PM
I was reading in a group post this morning and came across this phrase - “kilt lettuce.” That was new to me. It turns out that it means wilted lettuce, which I’m pretty sure is a Southern US dish. You drip hot bacon grease over lettuce or spinach with other salad ingredients and enjoy. Delicious!
Are there any Penn State fans out there? Y’all are looking good tonight!
January 10, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Are there any Penn State fans out there? Y’all are looking good tonight!
Hi there. I just set up my new account here, hoping to replace my dependency on other social media platforms. I love to stay in touch with friends and family and hear intelligent commentary. I am an avid reader, crafter, and musician. I look forward to reading your comments.
January 8, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Hi there. I just set up my new account here, hoping to replace my dependency on other social media platforms. I love to stay in touch with friends and family and hear intelligent commentary. I am an avid reader, crafter, and musician. I look forward to reading your comments.