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Linda DeMerle
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Writer, poet, artist. “Remembering Folk Icon Elizabeth Cotten’s Distinctive Guitar Approach,” Acoustic Guitar Magazine http://rb.gy/k9pkak Married w children, etc. 🎨🇻🇦☧ ✞ God’s religion is ♥️ (@LLDeMerle/twitter)
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This is an example of delusion, Hank.
knghnryviii.bsky.social King Henry VIII @knghnryviii.bsky.social · Jan 3
Sometimes I wonder “am I only composed of positive qualities?” and the answer is yes
gonebabygone.bsky.social Bob Cratchit's Union Rep @gonebabygone.bsky.social · Jan 1
Say what you will about Henry VIII, at least he wasn’t wandering into peasants’ fields stealing their jokes about Saracens or whatever
November 30, 2025 at 2:22 PM
lindemerle.bsky.social
Well, why not? People are so disappointing.
November 30, 2025 at 2:19 PM
lindemerle.bsky.social
They are wishing you the good fortune of your wives not rising from the grave, forming a gang and discovering that chain saws have been invented.
knghnryviii.bsky.social King Henry VIII @knghnryviii.bsky.social · Jan 15
5 Foods to Avoid If You Want to be Happy:
- leafy horrible salady bits
- any stem or root masquerading as edible
- if it doesn’t have bacon in it
- not soaked in alcohol
- isn’t cake
November 30, 2025 at 2:18 PM
lindemerle.bsky.social
Only if threatened with death for denying. Throw in drawing and quartering, just for fun.
knghnryviii.bsky.social King Henry VIII @knghnryviii.bsky.social · Jan 18
Leadership hack. If you say you have all the answers, peasants will actually believe you do. Better yet, say that God is on your side — they’ll believe that too!!
November 30, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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I can’t be giving all my Endora sketches away since they’re gonna live on my Patreon, but here’s another snippet anyway
A drawing of Endora from Bewitched, an older woman with dramatic blue eye makeup and orange hair in a long dress of white with gold, blue, and lavender patterning
November 21, 2024 at 2:27 AM
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[PIC] The sun sets behind a field of tall grasses [TEXT] Merciful God, be with those who are near the end of this life or who hold a loved one close as they journey home to You. Surround them with Your peace, comfort their hearts, and grant them strength in this tender moment. May they feel Your presence and trust in Your promise of eternal life.
November 20, 2024 at 11:02 PM
lindemerle.bsky.social
They do that, don’t they?
catsofyore.bsky.social Cats of Yore @catsofyore.bsky.social · Nov 20
I was eating some soup on the couch and she somehow bullied her way in beside me here and fell asleep. So I guess I can eat the soup later.
Photo of my torso reclining in blue and white striped silky pajamas. My fluffy white cat Francie is sound asleep smooshed up next to me under my arm.
November 20, 2024 at 11:01 PM
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Great news! Pope Francis has announced that he will canonize Blessed Carlo Acutis during the Jubilee for Adolescents on April 25-27, and Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati during the Jubilee of Young People, on July 28-Aug. 3. Two new saints to be our patrons and companions.
November 20, 2024 at 12:13 PM
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November 20, 2024 at 3:37 PM
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And this
November 18, 2024 at 3:17 PM
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Republican Jesus
November 18, 2024 at 1:57 PM
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jesus christ
radleybalko.bsky.social Radley Balko @radleybalko.bsky.social · Nov 20
A Trump supporting, anti-trans, anti-gay Republican was elected commissioner of the county where I grew up. He won despite being in jail on election night for a sexual assault in Vegas.

It’s now come out that the woman he assaulted was his daughter.

fox59.com/news/indycri...
Politician pleads guilty in sexual assault case after being elected to Hancock County Council
HANCOCK COUNTY, Ind. — A current central Indiana county commissioner has pleaded guilty in a Nevada sexual assault case, days after being elected to his local County Council. John D. Jessup – a cur…
fox59.com
November 20, 2024 at 11:13 AM
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How the Andromeda galaxy would look from Earth if it were brighter
November 19, 2024 at 8:48 AM
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This was a fascinating story. It includes a listing of cities and rates the risk and resiliency. #climaterisk
washingtonpost.com The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · Nov 20
As climate risks rise, how well your community bounces back from a climate-related disaster — or even a bad thunderstorm — will begin to weigh more heavily on the value of your home.
Advice | See if your city is poised to bounce back from the next climate disaster
Communities across the United States face extreme weather, but some are prepared to thrive. Find out how your city ranks.
wapo.st
November 20, 2024 at 2:12 PM
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The City of Terre Haute will become the newest city to offer fare free transit in 2025. The city will join East Chicago, Columbus, Kokomo, and Marion in offering fare free public transit in Indiana.

I have some thoughts on this I’ll share later. Stay tuned.
Terre Haute City Hall and Outdoor Plaza
November 19, 2024 at 3:51 PM
lindemerle.bsky.social
I’m not a huge fan, either, but I agree with you. Ever seen Ken Burns doc?
lynnwms.bsky.social Lynn Williams @lynnwms.bsky.social · Nov 20
I’m off this morning to guide students through the history of country music. I’m not a big fan, but I love sharing the cultural impact of it. Tours touch on diversity, immigration, technology, and WSM radio!
#CountryMusicHallofFame
a group of south park characters standing in front of a sign that says america
Alt: a group of south park characters standing in front of a sign that says america
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November 20, 2024 at 2:37 PM
lindemerle.bsky.social
So cute!
jessigrace.bsky.social Jessi 💫 @jessigrace.bsky.social · Nov 20
It’s Wednesday…

And on Wednesdays we’re ferocious! 😂🖤

🔊
November 20, 2024 at 2:35 PM
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Wow, Chicago 🤩🤩🤩
November 19, 2024 at 3:10 AM
lindemerle.bsky.social
Very cute and sweet.
thehardyboycats.bsky.social Frank & Joe 🇨🇦 @thehardyboycats.bsky.social · Nov 19
Sweet seal pup, looking for belly rubs
A handsome tabby cat flopped on his side on top of a bookcase. He's looking at the camera with one fat polydactyl paw under his chin and the other dangling in the air. His belly and hind legs have taken on the shape of a seal pup, but his tabby markings help prove he's actually a cat. #CatsOfBluesky
November 19, 2024 at 7:02 PM
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Sweet seal pup, looking for belly rubs
A handsome tabby cat flopped on his side on top of a bookcase. He's looking at the camera with one fat polydactyl paw under his chin and the other dangling in the air. His belly and hind legs have taken on the shape of a seal pup, but his tabby markings help prove he's actually a cat. #CatsOfBluesky
November 19, 2024 at 12:11 PM
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A meteor shower
What's happening in the sky above Stonehenge? A meteor shower: specifically, the Perseid meteor shower. A few nights ago, after the sky darkened, many images of meteors from this year's Perseids were captured separately and merged into a single frame. Although the meteors all traveled on straight paths, these paths appear slightly curved by the wide-angle lens of the capturing camera. The meteor streaks can all be traced back to a single point on the sky called the radiant, here just off the top of the frame in the constellation of Perseus. The same camera took a deep image of the background sky that brought up the central band of our Milky Way galaxy running nearly vertical through the image center. The featured image was taken from Wiltshire, England, being careful to include, at the bottom, the famous astronomical monument of Stonehenge. Although the Perseids peaked last night, some Perseid meteors should still be visible for a few more nights. Image Credit & Copyright: Josh Dury
November 18, 2024 at 2:26 PM
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November 19, 2024 at 6:08 PM
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November 18, 2024 at 10:51 AM