Loriene Roy
@lorieneroy.bsky.social
Mother, sister, daughter, friend. Anishinaabe woman. Writer. Educator. Music lover.
Storms and snow in many parts of the country. Meanwhile, eggplants are growing in my backyard.
November 30, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Storms and snow in many parts of the country. Meanwhile, eggplants are growing in my backyard.
The arugula/rocket patch. 11/17/2025
November 18, 2025 at 2:54 AM
The arugula/rocket patch. 11/17/2025
Eggplant blossoms
November 17, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Eggplant blossoms
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About half of Austin Community College students are being directly impacted by Trump’s disruption of SNAP in order to use hunger as a bargaining chip during his government shut down. In recent weeks, emergency funding requests from students have doubled.
At Austin Community College, SNAP uncertainty could impact 1 in 2
One in two Austin Community College students could lose or receive delayed funding as SNAP's fate in the shutdown remains uncertain. ACC is determined to help.
www.statesman.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:00 PM
About half of Austin Community College students are being directly impacted by Trump’s disruption of SNAP in order to use hunger as a bargaining chip during his government shut down. In recent weeks, emergency funding requests from students have doubled.
Bamberg street scenes
October 27, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Bamberg street scenes
Public art in Bamberg, Sept 2025
October 26, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Public art in Bamberg, Sept 2025
Street views in Munich
October 9, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Street views in Munich
Stopped at the gate for imaginary departures at ABIA. . Got my ticket! Off to Tatooine I go!
September 17, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Stopped at the gate for imaginary departures at ABIA. . Got my ticket! Off to Tatooine I go!
Waterloo Records sale before the store moves.
August 18, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Waterloo Records sale before the store moves.
The Whale Rider (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition) has arrived! I hope you like the “Suggestions for further resources” section that I contributed. It was an honor to be included in this project. I know of several book clubs that have selected the title for upcoming meetings.
July 29, 2025 at 12:56 AM
The Whale Rider (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition) has arrived! I hope you like the “Suggestions for further resources” section that I contributed. It was an honor to be included in this project. I know of several book clubs that have selected the title for upcoming meetings.
The Hens, 19 July 2025. Walked past Voodoo Donuts to my car. Sprinkling rain.
July 20, 2025 at 2:57 AM
The Hens, 19 July 2025. Walked past Voodoo Donuts to my car. Sprinkling rain.
With John Lewis, several years ago in Chicago
July 18, 2025 at 3:01 AM
With John Lewis, several years ago in Chicago
The Chameleons & Psychedelic Furs. Austin City Limits Studio. 7.15.2025
July 16, 2025 at 7:14 PM
The Chameleons & Psychedelic Furs. Austin City Limits Studio. 7.15.2025
Betty Soo’s record release at Waterloo Records, 24 July 2025
July 16, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Betty Soo’s record release at Waterloo Records, 24 July 2025
Rummy, the neighborhood greeter!
July 11, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Rummy, the neighborhood greeter!
At the gate for Interimaginary Departures at Austin Bergstrom International Airport. Boarding for Celesteville, waiting for the dromedaries. It is far away in the country of the elephants. Then, boarding for Busytown, then Howl’s Moving Castle. Duration: however long it takes.
July 10, 2025 at 3:21 PM
At the gate for Interimaginary Departures at Austin Bergstrom International Airport. Boarding for Celesteville, waiting for the dromedaries. It is far away in the country of the elephants. Then, boarding for Busytown, then Howl’s Moving Castle. Duration: however long it takes.
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Prayers for the many families who are suffering from loss and uncertainty following the disaster from the Guadalupe River flooding in Kerr County.
Camp Mystic, from which so many girls are still missing, has long attracted participants from across Texas, including many Austinites.
Camp Mystic, from which so many girls are still missing, has long attracted participants from across Texas, including many Austinites.
Live updates: Rescuers search for over 20 girls from Texas camp as flooding death toll rises to 24 | CNN
Parts of central Texas saw a month’s worth of rain in just a few hours overnight into Friday, prompting multiple flash flood emergencies. Follow for live updates on the rescue effort, including the se...
www.cnn.com
July 5, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Prayers for the many families who are suffering from loss and uncertainty following the disaster from the Guadalupe River flooding in Kerr County.
Camp Mystic, from which so many girls are still missing, has long attracted participants from across Texas, including many Austinites.
Camp Mystic, from which so many girls are still missing, has long attracted participants from across Texas, including many Austinites.
With my friend Maria at the ALA conference in Philly. Great to see her husband and kids, too!
July 3, 2025 at 12:29 AM
With my friend Maria at the ALA conference in Philly. Great to see her husband and kids, too!
Just back from the American Library Assoc Annual Conference in Philly. Our panel on the reissue of The Whale Rider went well! Caught up with lots of friends & sat in on programs. Invitations to Aotearoa and Glasgow. We’ll see!
July 3, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Just back from the American Library Assoc Annual Conference in Philly. Our panel on the reissue of The Whale Rider went well! Caught up with lots of friends & sat in on programs. Invitations to Aotearoa and Glasgow. We’ll see!
@av8records.bsky.social Thanks, AV8 Records! Great music! Plus sweet surprises included!
July 2, 2025 at 3:42 AM
@av8records.bsky.social Thanks, AV8 Records! Great music! Plus sweet surprises included!
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It shouldn't get lost that just today, Senate Republicans have voted to close nursing homes, close rural hospitals, and cut food stamp benefits for children and veterans.
July 1, 2025 at 1:14 AM
It shouldn't get lost that just today, Senate Republicans have voted to close nursing homes, close rural hospitals, and cut food stamp benefits for children and veterans.
Repainting my little 85 year old diva house
June 24, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Repainting my little 85 year old diva house
Each day brings more worries and sadness. Elected officials, please do what is right.
June 22, 2025 at 5:14 AM
Each day brings more worries and sadness. Elected officials, please do what is right.