Lois Melbourne
@loismelbourne.bsky.social
Lois writes & advocates
As a Texan, I’m amused by the summer clothes offerings that include sweatshirts. #NotHereYet
August 8, 2025 at 4:37 PM
As a Texan, I’m amused by the summer clothes offerings that include sweatshirts. #NotHereYet
This little pup is glued to my hip, due to thunder. His sister is in her “sound booth” aka the car.
May 2, 2025 at 4:58 PM
This little pup is glued to my hip, due to thunder. His sister is in her “sound booth” aka the car.
Life does not look the same after a poor nights sleep. Ugh
April 29, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Life does not look the same after a poor nights sleep. Ugh
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Last time there was an all woman crew in space was the solo flight by Cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova 60 years ago. Go Ladies!
Last time there was an all woman crew in space was the solo flight by Cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova 60 years ago. Go Ladies!
Katy Perry back on Earth after reaching space
Six women - including pop star Katy Perry - blasted off into space as part of an all-women suborbital mission
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April 14, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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Last time there was an all woman crew in space was the solo flight by Cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova 60 years ago. Go Ladies!
Last time there was an all woman crew in space was the solo flight by Cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova 60 years ago. Go Ladies!
Love this time of year, sitting on porch to write!
April 11, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Love this time of year, sitting on porch to write!
I need to give away every compliment I think!
March 18, 2025 at 11:47 PM
I need to give away every compliment I think!
Drama in the Colorado sky.
March 12, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Drama in the Colorado sky.
Apple deleted International Women’s Day from our calendars. I just added the day to my contacts and made today its birthday.
March 9, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Apple deleted International Women’s Day from our calendars. I just added the day to my contacts and made today its birthday.
These tips for writing from @writersdigest.bsky.social are helpful and centering. www.writersdigest.com/be-inspired/...
How the DOSE Effect Can Improve Your Writing Habits
Neuroscientist and international speaker TJ Power shares how the DOSE (Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin, Endorphins) Effect can improve your writing and publishing habits.
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March 4, 2025 at 6:37 PM
These tips for writing from @writersdigest.bsky.social are helpful and centering. www.writersdigest.com/be-inspired/...
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President Trump cannot condition access to the White House on a news outlet's speech.
White House Moves to Pick the Pool Reporters Who Cover Trump
In announcing plans to hand-select the reporters who can ask the president questions at many events, the White House is breaking decades of precedent.
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February 26, 2025 at 4:19 PM
President Trump cannot condition access to the White House on a news outlet's speech.
@joyannreid.bsky.social love you and will miss you in the evenings!
February 25, 2025 at 1:02 AM
@joyannreid.bsky.social love you and will miss you in the evenings!
@theleighshulman.bsky.social I’m watching lovely woodpeckers, but I have no proof because I refuse to go out in below freezing temps to take picture. #trustme
February 21, 2025 at 7:31 PM
@theleighshulman.bsky.social I’m watching lovely woodpeckers, but I have no proof because I refuse to go out in below freezing temps to take picture. #trustme
These are yummy snacks and woman owned! TGF Truly Good Foods www.trulygoodfoods.com
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February 7, 2025 at 10:45 PM
These are yummy snacks and woman owned! TGF Truly Good Foods www.trulygoodfoods.com
Pretties from my husband. 32 years married!
February 7, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Pretties from my husband. 32 years married!
So the agencies Musky blames for investigating damage from SpaceX launches, the one he blames for aid in South Africa are both raided and being torn up then an EO to stop funding and building EV charging network. Follow the money and the hate.
February 7, 2025 at 1:37 PM
So the agencies Musky blames for investigating damage from SpaceX launches, the one he blames for aid in South Africa are both raided and being torn up then an EO to stop funding and building EV charging network. Follow the money and the hate.
This ISH brand of no alcohol Gin and Tonic is awesome. I wish I could buy local retail but for now order from @ZeroProof
January 22, 2025 at 3:20 AM
This ISH brand of no alcohol Gin and Tonic is awesome. I wish I could buy local retail but for now order from @ZeroProof
21 degrees outside and Molly is sunning her tummy with added boost of reflections off window.
January 22, 2025 at 1:28 AM
21 degrees outside and Molly is sunning her tummy with added boost of reflections off window.
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A universe in motion seen from the International Space Station during a night pass over Earth (view fullscreen).
January 20, 2025 at 10:28 PM
A universe in motion seen from the International Space Station during a night pass over Earth (view fullscreen).
Needed stress relief today. This Pandora station helped.
January 9, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Needed stress relief today. This Pandora station helped.
I discussed #EthicalAI with Cloverly Academy and writing Sci-Fi cloverlyacademy.com/video-resour...
Ethics and AI – Cloverly Academy
Join us in this stimulating interview as author Lois Melbourne talks about the art of writing dystopian fiction, focusing on ethical dilemmas and the portrayal of AI technology. She discusses how writ...
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January 2, 2025 at 12:39 AM
I discussed #EthicalAI with Cloverly Academy and writing Sci-Fi cloverlyacademy.com/video-resour...
Dystopian movies get one thing very wrong. Duct tape will be the highest commodity, after food.
December 20, 2024 at 9:15 PM
Dystopian movies get one thing very wrong. Duct tape will be the highest commodity, after food.
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In this article we will show you how cooking can foster early literacy and highlight both library programs which combine cooking and literacy and ways to use your local public library’s resources to do this on your own.
Cooking up early literacy skills with your kids!
Cooking up early literacy skills with your kids!
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December 17, 2024 at 4:00 PM
In this article we will show you how cooking can foster early literacy and highlight both library programs which combine cooking and literacy and ways to use your local public library’s resources to do this on your own.
Apple recycling iPhones. Big savings on rare materials. In my novel, Moral Code, I have nanites doing the recycling resource-recycling.com/e-scrap/2024...
Apple's iPhone recycling robot shifts gears
As more companies look to address e-scrap recovery, some are moving away from gentle dismantling and instead aiming for speed – and Apple is now one of them.Continue Reading→
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December 18, 2024 at 3:30 AM
Apple recycling iPhones. Big savings on rare materials. In my novel, Moral Code, I have nanites doing the recycling resource-recycling.com/e-scrap/2024...
Saw the movie “Interstellar” in imax theater last night. It is a classic! Nice re-release after 10 yrs. #intersteller
December 14, 2024 at 4:10 PM
Saw the movie “Interstellar” in imax theater last night. It is a classic! Nice re-release after 10 yrs. #intersteller