Lorie
@ldrummond.bsky.social
“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes.” - Marcel Proust
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Lorie
@ldrummond.bsky.social
· Nov 16
I have no idea where to begin. Somehow the long and winding road seems somewhat appropriate.
A view from north of the border
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A view from north of the border
Friends,
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January 24, 2025 at 6:39 PM
A view from north of the border
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If you watch only one short video today, make it this one. Remarkable bravery, and the looks on the various faces could be material for a dissertation on gender, the family, and authoritarianism. youtu.be/gVInX42IQD8?...
Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde appeals to President Trump to have mercy upon immigrants and minorities
YouTube video by ONEST NETWORK
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January 21, 2025 at 7:45 PM
If you watch only one short video today, make it this one. Remarkable bravery, and the looks on the various faces could be material for a dissertation on gender, the family, and authoritarianism. youtu.be/gVInX42IQD8?...
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There’s been a lot of heated discussion around KallmeKris’ YT video condemning “TikTok smut books” and fans of Dark Romance.
I want to talk about how she’s using similar talking points as Book Banners she condemning explicit Romance with illustrated book covers. And I don’t think it’s an accident.
I want to talk about how she’s using similar talking points as Book Banners she condemning explicit Romance with illustrated book covers. And I don’t think it’s an accident.
January 15, 2025 at 9:13 PM
There’s been a lot of heated discussion around KallmeKris’ YT video condemning “TikTok smut books” and fans of Dark Romance.
I want to talk about how she’s using similar talking points as Book Banners she condemning explicit Romance with illustrated book covers. And I don’t think it’s an accident.
I want to talk about how she’s using similar talking points as Book Banners she condemning explicit Romance with illustrated book covers. And I don’t think it’s an accident.
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Almost at 1k followers on Bluesky! To celebrate, when I get there, I’ll be giving away a signed, personalized paperback copy of one of my books: winner gets to pick the book (and must be a follower). Reply to this post to enter!
January 16, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Almost at 1k followers on Bluesky! To celebrate, when I get there, I’ll be giving away a signed, personalized paperback copy of one of my books: winner gets to pick the book (and must be a follower). Reply to this post to enter!
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To say I am devastated over our local Southern California fires is an understatement. I no longer have words to express my grief for my friends, family, and our communities that are going through this tragedy.
To help, I am holding a fundraiser for Pasadena Humane.
Please see below⬇️
To help, I am holding a fundraiser for Pasadena Humane.
Please see below⬇️
January 11, 2025 at 8:59 PM
To say I am devastated over our local Southern California fires is an understatement. I no longer have words to express my grief for my friends, family, and our communities that are going through this tragedy.
To help, I am holding a fundraiser for Pasadena Humane.
Please see below⬇️
To help, I am holding a fundraiser for Pasadena Humane.
Please see below⬇️
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TRUMP GETS SCHOOLED BY CANADA'S GREEN PARTY LEADER ELIZABETH MAY.
YOU GO GIRL!!
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YOU GO GIRL!!
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Canada is not the 51st state: Green Party leader May rambles on about Trump's 'not funny' joke
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January 6, 2025 at 11:18 PM
TRUMP GETS SCHOOLED BY CANADA'S GREEN PARTY LEADER ELIZABETH MAY.
YOU GO GIRL!!
youtu.be/UhxIE0NyMVU?...
YOU GO GIRL!!
youtu.be/UhxIE0NyMVU?...
A huge thank you to @byrdwrites.bsky.social for her amazing book recommendations. I began 2025 reading Bloom Town Genesis/Exodus by Ally North and it is absolutely incredible! We aren’t even one week into the new year but I think it unlikely I will find a book I like better. Thanks Ally & Carrie!!
January 4, 2025 at 9:16 PM
A huge thank you to @byrdwrites.bsky.social for her amazing book recommendations. I began 2025 reading Bloom Town Genesis/Exodus by Ally North and it is absolutely incredible! We aren’t even one week into the new year but I think it unlikely I will find a book I like better. Thanks Ally & Carrie!!
Merry Weihnachten by @zgrokit.bsky.social (shown here in the wilds in St Nicklaus’s sleigh) is officially my last read of the year. What a great way to wrap up the holiday season and the year. Wishing everyone a 2025 filled with much love, much laughter and more kindness.
December 31, 2024 at 3:57 PM
Merry Weihnachten by @zgrokit.bsky.social (shown here in the wilds in St Nicklaus’s sleigh) is officially my last read of the year. What a great way to wrap up the holiday season and the year. Wishing everyone a 2025 filled with much love, much laughter and more kindness.
Once again I am truly grateful for authors who recommend other authors. So thanks to @jenlyonauthor.bsky.social for mentioning “The Piano in the Tree” by @johavens.bsky.social. It was one of the best of the year for me….a book I just wanted to linger with. So so good!!
December 18, 2024 at 9:16 PM
Once again I am truly grateful for authors who recommend other authors. So thanks to @jenlyonauthor.bsky.social for mentioning “The Piano in the Tree” by @johavens.bsky.social. It was one of the best of the year for me….a book I just wanted to linger with. So so good!!
Just wanted to give a huge thank you to @acarynm10.bsky.social for her recommendation of @rebeccayarros.bsky.social books Fourth Wing and Iron Flame. Fantastic reads!!! I have already preordered Onyx Flame. I did not read them on a plane 😊. I still don’t want to think about “It’s been my honour”. 😢
December 14, 2024 at 3:12 AM
Just wanted to give a huge thank you to @acarynm10.bsky.social for her recommendation of @rebeccayarros.bsky.social books Fourth Wing and Iron Flame. Fantastic reads!!! I have already preordered Onyx Flame. I did not read them on a plane 😊. I still don’t want to think about “It’s been my honour”. 😢
The absolute fucking arrogance of this is infuriating.
Trump suggests Canada become 51st state during tariff discussion with Trudeau: Source - MSNBC
Trump suggests Canada become 51st state during tariff discussion with Trudeau: Source - MSNBC
December 3, 2024 at 10:20 PM
The absolute fucking arrogance of this is infuriating.
Trump suggests Canada become 51st state during tariff discussion with Trudeau: Source - MSNBC
Trump suggests Canada become 51st state during tariff discussion with Trudeau: Source - MSNBC
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I don't create complex marine ecosystems in your landfills, so please don't dump shit in My oceans.
December 3, 2024 at 3:53 AM
I don't create complex marine ecosystems in your landfills, so please don't dump shit in My oceans.
@jaeauthor.bsky.social said authors might like to see pictures of their books in the wild. Here is her book “Under a Falling Star” in the wilds of Bethlehem. An enjoyable read and it was great to see Aiden & Dawn again. If I had put my phone at the back it would have looked like they had a 75” tv.
November 29, 2024 at 4:31 AM
@jaeauthor.bsky.social said authors might like to see pictures of their books in the wild. Here is her book “Under a Falling Star” in the wilds of Bethlehem. An enjoyable read and it was great to see Aiden & Dawn again. If I had put my phone at the back it would have looked like they had a 75” tv.
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Democracy is worth fighting for, y'all. 🙌💪👏👊🇺🇸👇
November 27, 2024 at 11:26 PM
Democracy is worth fighting for, y'all. 🙌💪👏👊🇺🇸👇
There’s nothing I enjoy more on a snowy day than curling up with a book, my puppies and a cozy blanket. “No Shelter But The Stars” by @virginiablack.bsky.social is exquisite. I never wanted it to end. Thanks to @byrdwrites.bsky.social for another great recommendation.
# authorsbooksinthewild
# authorsbooksinthewild
November 27, 2024 at 2:29 AM
There’s nothing I enjoy more on a snowy day than curling up with a book, my puppies and a cozy blanket. “No Shelter But The Stars” by @virginiablack.bsky.social is exquisite. I never wanted it to end. Thanks to @byrdwrites.bsky.social for another great recommendation.
# authorsbooksinthewild
# authorsbooksinthewild
In no particular order, post 10 things you like
1. My partner
2. Architecture
3. The smell of fresh cut
grass
4. Dogs, especially my own
5. Women’s professional
sports
6. Golf
7. Reading
8. Photography
9. Travel
10. Intelligent women
1. My partner
2. Architecture
3. The smell of fresh cut
grass
4. Dogs, especially my own
5. Women’s professional
sports
6. Golf
7. Reading
8. Photography
9. Travel
10. Intelligent women
in no particular order, post 10 things you like
1. a fresh egg bagel with cream cheese
2. my students nodding during lectures
3. fireworks
4. warm summer evenings
5. change
6. public speaking
7. genealogy
8. big cities
9. hosting parties
10. when my wife says “I just had an idea”
1. a fresh egg bagel with cream cheese
2. my students nodding during lectures
3. fireworks
4. warm summer evenings
5. change
6. public speaking
7. genealogy
8. big cities
9. hosting parties
10. when my wife says “I just had an idea”
in no particular order, post 10 things you like
1. mugs & candles, in excess
2. poetry, & more specifically, listening to poets talk or reading their non-poetry work
3. yellow
4. sliding into dms, but like, platonically (hello, friends so befriended!)
5. words! hence: this being post 1/2
1. mugs & candles, in excess
2. poetry, & more specifically, listening to poets talk or reading their non-poetry work
3. yellow
4. sliding into dms, but like, platonically (hello, friends so befriended!)
5. words! hence: this being post 1/2
November 27, 2024 at 12:34 AM
In no particular order, post 10 things you like
1. My partner
2. Architecture
3. The smell of fresh cut
grass
4. Dogs, especially my own
5. Women’s professional
sports
6. Golf
7. Reading
8. Photography
9. Travel
10. Intelligent women
1. My partner
2. Architecture
3. The smell of fresh cut
grass
4. Dogs, especially my own
5. Women’s professional
sports
6. Golf
7. Reading
8. Photography
9. Travel
10. Intelligent women
Another day, another authors book in the wild. I’m pretty sure if Janelle Leblanc could choose the team she wanted to coach in @klgallagher.bsky.social “Hat Trick” she’d be choosing the #oilers. 😉
If you enjoy reading #sapphic with a focus on #womeninsports you can’t miss with this book. 📚🏒🏳️🌈
If you enjoy reading #sapphic with a focus on #womeninsports you can’t miss with this book. 📚🏒🏳️🌈
November 23, 2024 at 4:34 PM
Another day, another authors book in the wild. I’m pretty sure if Janelle Leblanc could choose the team she wanted to coach in @klgallagher.bsky.social “Hat Trick” she’d be choosing the #oilers. 😉
If you enjoy reading #sapphic with a focus on #womeninsports you can’t miss with this book. 📚🏒🏳️🌈
If you enjoy reading #sapphic with a focus on #womeninsports you can’t miss with this book. 📚🏒🏳️🌈
According to @jaeauthor.bsky.social authors sometimes like to see photos of their books out in the wild. So here is @zgrokit.bsky.social “Alone” in the wilds of 🇨🇦. From 2019 but new to me this year It was a top 3 read. It generates interesting discussion. So happy to have a signed copy.
November 22, 2024 at 11:38 PM
According to @jaeauthor.bsky.social authors sometimes like to see photos of their books out in the wild. So here is @zgrokit.bsky.social “Alone” in the wilds of 🇨🇦. From 2019 but new to me this year It was a top 3 read. It generates interesting discussion. So happy to have a signed copy.
It’s #lesficfri and I feel that someone very deserving of a #friyay is @jaeauthor.bsky.social Whether it’s sapphic advent calendars, bingos, reading challenges or a blog post advising people how best to support sapphic authors, Jae works tirelessly for this community. You are appreciated!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
November 22, 2024 at 11:16 PM
It’s #lesficfri and I feel that someone very deserving of a #friyay is @jaeauthor.bsky.social Whether it’s sapphic advent calendars, bingos, reading challenges or a blog post advising people how best to support sapphic authors, Jae works tirelessly for this community. You are appreciated!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Reading check in!
📕 Last book read: LUCKY RED by @claudiacravens.bsky.social
📖 Currently reading: DONT CALL ME HERO by @elizalentzski.bsky.social
📚 Most recent addition to the TBR pile: NO SHELTER BUT THE STARS by @virginiablack.bsky.social
Quote with yours! 📚
#booksky #books
#readinglist
📕 Last book read: LUCKY RED by @claudiacravens.bsky.social
📖 Currently reading: DONT CALL ME HERO by @elizalentzski.bsky.social
📚 Most recent addition to the TBR pile: NO SHELTER BUT THE STARS by @virginiablack.bsky.social
Quote with yours! 📚
#booksky #books
#readinglist
Reading check in!
📕 last book read: FAMILY LEXICON by Natalia Ginzburg
📗 currently reading: EVERY ARC BENDS ITS RADIAN by Sergio de la Pava
📘 most recent addition to the TBR pile: MAO II by Don DeLillo
Quote with yours! 📚
#booksky #books #readinglist
📕 last book read: FAMILY LEXICON by Natalia Ginzburg
📗 currently reading: EVERY ARC BENDS ITS RADIAN by Sergio de la Pava
📘 most recent addition to the TBR pile: MAO II by Don DeLillo
Quote with yours! 📚
#booksky #books #readinglist
bookish checkpoint
✧ last book you read: Lucky Red* by @claudiacravens.bsky.social
✧ your current read: The Music and the Mirror by @lolakeeley.bsky.social (a reread!)
✧ last book added to your tbr: The Burning Kingdom series by @tashasuri.bsky.social
quote with yours! #booksky #books
✧ last book you read: Lucky Red* by @claudiacravens.bsky.social
✧ your current read: The Music and the Mirror by @lolakeeley.bsky.social (a reread!)
✧ last book added to your tbr: The Burning Kingdom series by @tashasuri.bsky.social
quote with yours! #booksky #books
November 19, 2024 at 7:15 PM
Reading check in!
📕 Last book read: LUCKY RED by @claudiacravens.bsky.social
📖 Currently reading: DONT CALL ME HERO by @elizalentzski.bsky.social
📚 Most recent addition to the TBR pile: NO SHELTER BUT THE STARS by @virginiablack.bsky.social
Quote with yours! 📚
#booksky #books
#readinglist
📕 Last book read: LUCKY RED by @claudiacravens.bsky.social
📖 Currently reading: DONT CALL ME HERO by @elizalentzski.bsky.social
📚 Most recent addition to the TBR pile: NO SHELTER BUT THE STARS by @virginiablack.bsky.social
Quote with yours! 📚
#booksky #books
#readinglist
“Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole” - Roger Caras
November 16, 2024 at 3:37 PM
“Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole” - Roger Caras
So grateful to authors who recommend other authors books. My last “western” read was at least 25 years ago. @byrdwrites.bsky.social suggested this one. So why not? 🤷♀️ @claudiacravens.bsky.social sheds a whole new light on the Wild West and strings words together that are pure poetry. I loved it!
November 16, 2024 at 3:29 PM
So grateful to authors who recommend other authors books. My last “western” read was at least 25 years ago. @byrdwrites.bsky.social suggested this one. So why not? 🤷♀️ @claudiacravens.bsky.social sheds a whole new light on the Wild West and strings words together that are pure poetry. I loved it!