michaelshirley17.bsky.social
@michaelshirley17.bsky.social
I am a lover of dogs, of nature, and of the French language.
“Don’t Be a Sucker”

A friend of mine sent me this video in an article this morning. A video made by the US War Department circa 1945. It is 22 minutes, but it is worth it as it has so many parallels to 2025. The article in which the video was embedded is HERE. Joyce Vance talks about how the US is…
“Don’t Be a Sucker”
A friend of mine sent me this video in an article this morning. A video made by the US War Department circa 1945. It is 22 minutes, but it is worth it as it has so many parallels to 2025. The article in which the video was embedded is HERE. Joyce Vance talks about how the US is now on travel warnings of many countries and she describes what has happened to some people in the USA who actually are legally here and have green cards. The video in the article is below as well. Love to all, Michael
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March 24, 2025 at 7:36 PM
A Mud Bath & A Raft

I remember at one time I wrote a post about all of the traveling that I've done with my students. I have no idea when I wrote it, nor do I have the gumption to locate it. My colleague and I started traveling with students way back in 2009 when we decided that we wanted to see…
A Mud Bath & A Raft
I remember at one time I wrote a post about all of the traveling that I've done with my students. I have no idea when I wrote it, nor do I have the gumption to locate it. My colleague and I started traveling with students way back in 2009 when we decided that we wanted to see the world, but on our teacher salaries, it wasn't going to happen.
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March 20, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Shirley Says…

Shirley had some musings about DOGE the other day and I thought I would share them with you. Yes, I have perhaps too much time on my hands, but it helps me cope. We are surrounded by chaos. Love to all, Michael
Shirley Says…
Shirley had some musings about DOGE the other day and I thought I would share them with you. Yes, I have perhaps too much time on my hands, but it helps me cope. We are surrounded by chaos. Love to all, Michael
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March 17, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Daffodils and Fender Benders: Life’s Simple Moments

I took a photo with my phone of the daffodils that are blooming around the house. I used the "portrait" feature that focuses on the main item being shot and it blurs out the rest. In my walks around the neighborhood I have noticed that the…
Daffodils and Fender Benders: Life’s Simple Moments
I took a photo with my phone of the daffodils that are blooming around the house. I used the "portrait" feature that focuses on the main item being shot and it blurs out the rest. In my walks around the neighborhood I have noticed that the daffodils are in full swing. Deer don't like them, so a lot of people plant them instead of tulips.
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March 12, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Reposted
Alina Habbard posted: NOTHING CAN STOP THIS MAN FROM FIGHTING FOR HIS COUNTRY.
David Simon had a succinct 2-word response: “Bone spurs.”
March 5, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Miss Shirley’s Commentary

I needed a bit of a smile so Shirley and I made this video yesterday. I sent it to my sister and told her not to watch it when our mother was nearby. Not worth it to get into politics with her! Shirley is getting a haircut next week as she is getting quite shaggy! Love to…
Miss Shirley’s Commentary
I needed a bit of a smile so Shirley and I made this video yesterday. I sent it to my sister and told her not to watch it when our mother was nearby. Not worth it to get into politics with her! Shirley is getting a haircut next week as she is getting quite shaggy! Love to all, Michael
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March 6, 2025 at 12:12 PM
A Squirrel

I feel like one of those squirrels that you come across when you are driving down a road. The squirrel is in the middle of the street and is zigzagging back and forth trying to decide which side of the road to seek refuge. With each passing day, I am at a loss for what is happening in…
A Squirrel
I feel like one of those squirrels that you come across when you are driving down a road. The squirrel is in the middle of the street and is zigzagging back and forth trying to decide which side of the road to seek refuge. With each passing day, I am at a loss for what is happening in my country. I am also at a loss for the lack of resistance in Congress.
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March 4, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Midlothian town hall

youtu.be/bX0TPG5XaRQ
Voters pack meeting to ask Rep. Wittman about his vote and federal budget cuts
YouTube video by WTVR CBS 6
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February 28, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Reposted
"I’m not sure which is worse: the fact that Republicans are moving to gut the last lifeline for 72 million Americans who rely on Medicaid and 43 million Americans who rely on Food Stamps or the fact that they’re lying about doing it."

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February 28, 2025 at 4:34 PM
November 21, 2024 at 11:19 PM
Goodbye Twitter.
November 19, 2024 at 11:41 PM