Mindy Carls
@mindycarls.bsky.social
Founding editor and chief photographer of West Henry News on Facebook. Staff for three cats. Proud graduate of Pratt High School and Wichita State University.
Over 200 here in small/town Geneseo, Illinois. My shirt is my sign.
October 18, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Over 200 here in small/town Geneseo, Illinois. My shirt is my sign.
The 2025 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to a strong woman of color from Venezuela whom Maduro has forced into hiding because she is working to end his dictatorship and bring in democracy. Could the committee have checked more boxes of things Trump hates?
October 10, 2025 at 6:13 PM
The 2025 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to a strong woman of color from Venezuela whom Maduro has forced into hiding because she is working to end his dictatorship and bring in democracy. Could the committee have checked more boxes of things Trump hates?
When is the last time Trump went golfing?
August 30, 2025 at 4:40 AM
When is the last time Trump went golfing?
What if Donald Trump is right about going to Russia on Friday? He meets Putin in Alaska as scheduled, and they leave together on Putin’s plane for Moscow.
August 11, 2025 at 7:42 PM
What if Donald Trump is right about going to Russia on Friday? He meets Putin in Alaska as scheduled, and they leave together on Putin’s plane for Moscow.
Barack Obama Appreciation Day +1 (I was at a wedding yesterday). President Obama stopped in rural Henry County, Ill., while campaigning for re-election in 2012. As a weekly newspaper editor, I snagged White House press credentials.
June 15, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Barack Obama Appreciation Day +1 (I was at a wedding yesterday). President Obama stopped in rural Henry County, Ill., while campaigning for re-election in 2012. As a weekly newspaper editor, I snagged White House press credentials.
Barack Obama Appreciation Day +1 (I was at a wedding yesterday). When he was a U.S. Senator, Barack Obama spoke at the Illinois Press Association's annual awards dinner. Afterwards, I took these photos of him speaking to reporters.
June 15, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Barack Obama Appreciation Day +1 (I was at a wedding yesterday). When he was a U.S. Senator, Barack Obama spoke at the Illinois Press Association's annual awards dinner. Afterwards, I took these photos of him speaking to reporters.
Does anyone know the plans for removing the tanks from Washington, D.C., following Saturday's parade? They are leaving, aren't they?
June 12, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Does anyone know the plans for removing the tanks from Washington, D.C., following Saturday's parade? They are leaving, aren't they?
When my son and his fiancée took me to Boston last fall, #1 on my list was visiting the USS Constitution. While we were on board the Navy's oldest ship, the newest ship, USS Nantucket, docked astern of Constitution. @allie6179.bsky.social
June 12, 2025 at 4:10 PM
When my son and his fiancée took me to Boston last fall, #1 on my list was visiting the USS Constitution. While we were on board the Navy's oldest ship, the newest ship, USS Nantucket, docked astern of Constitution. @allie6179.bsky.social
Launched in 1797, Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship still afloat anywhere in the world. Constitution is the only warship ever to carry the name on the U.S. Navy list.
May the ship Constitution forever remind Americans of our rights and responsibilities as free people. 2/
May the ship Constitution forever remind Americans of our rights and responsibilities as free people. 2/
June 12, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Launched in 1797, Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship still afloat anywhere in the world. Constitution is the only warship ever to carry the name on the U.S. Navy list.
May the ship Constitution forever remind Americans of our rights and responsibilities as free people. 2/
May the ship Constitution forever remind Americans of our rights and responsibilities as free people. 2/
How highly did President George Washington regard the U.S. Constitution?
In 1794 Congress approved constructing six frigates to be the muscle of the Navy. Secretary of War Timothy Pickering submitted a list of 10 names for the ships to Washington.
Washington chose Constitution from the list. 1/
In 1794 Congress approved constructing six frigates to be the muscle of the Navy. Secretary of War Timothy Pickering submitted a list of 10 names for the ships to Washington.
Washington chose Constitution from the list. 1/
June 12, 2025 at 4:08 PM
How highly did President George Washington regard the U.S. Constitution?
In 1794 Congress approved constructing six frigates to be the muscle of the Navy. Secretary of War Timothy Pickering submitted a list of 10 names for the ships to Washington.
Washington chose Constitution from the list. 1/
In 1794 Congress approved constructing six frigates to be the muscle of the Navy. Secretary of War Timothy Pickering submitted a list of 10 names for the ships to Washington.
Washington chose Constitution from the list. 1/
Your favorite Beach Boys song?
June 11, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Your favorite Beach Boys song?
I was 13 when this happened. youtu.be/GI7-m919ynU?...
OHIO CSNY - Kent State Massacre Montage
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June 10, 2025 at 4:26 AM
I was 13 when this happened. youtu.be/GI7-m919ynU?...
My son and his fiancee took me to Boston last November over Veterans Day weekend, and we saw this display titled Flags for the Fallen on Northern Avenue in Seaport. I don't know if the flags were set out today on Memorial Day, but it did seem appropriate to share the photo. @allie6179.bsky.social
May 26, 2025 at 11:53 PM
My son and his fiancee took me to Boston last November over Veterans Day weekend, and we saw this display titled Flags for the Fallen on Northern Avenue in Seaport. I don't know if the flags were set out today on Memorial Day, but it did seem appropriate to share the photo. @allie6179.bsky.social
The American Revolution were fired at Lexington and Concord, Mass., on April 19, 1775. Before the bloodshed came Paul Revere's midnight ride, 250 years ago today.
Last fall I toured Old North Church with the famous steeple where signal lanterns were hung to indicate British troop movements.
Last fall I toured Old North Church with the famous steeple where signal lanterns were hung to indicate British troop movements.
April 19, 2025 at 12:17 AM
The American Revolution were fired at Lexington and Concord, Mass., on April 19, 1775. Before the bloodshed came Paul Revere's midnight ride, 250 years ago today.
Last fall I toured Old North Church with the famous steeple where signal lanterns were hung to indicate British troop movements.
Last fall I toured Old North Church with the famous steeple where signal lanterns were hung to indicate British troop movements.
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Goodnight friends ♥️ Our hearts are with all of us at HHS who receive bad news tomorrow. And all those at health departments across the country who received bad news this week. Call us cheesy, but Lord of the Rings is on our minds.
March 28, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Goodnight friends ♥️ Our hearts are with all of us at HHS who receive bad news tomorrow. And all those at health departments across the country who received bad news this week. Call us cheesy, but Lord of the Rings is on our minds.
@number10cat.bsky.social Look who arrived at my house in western Illinois, U.S.A.! Welcoming him are Police Chief Bear (tabby) and Village Clerk Anna (black cat).
March 10, 2025 at 9:30 PM
@number10cat.bsky.social Look who arrived at my house in western Illinois, U.S.A.! Welcoming him are Police Chief Bear (tabby) and Village Clerk Anna (black cat).
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February 22, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Federal civilian employees
1940 before World War II — 699,000
1945, end World War II, peak federal civilian employment — 3,370,000
1946 — 2,212,000
1965 — 1,901,000
2023 — 2,132,812
There are 231,812 more federal employees now than 60 years ago in 1965.
1940 before World War II — 699,000
1945, end World War II, peak federal civilian employment — 3,370,000
1946 — 2,212,000
1965 — 1,901,000
2023 — 2,132,812
There are 231,812 more federal employees now than 60 years ago in 1965.
February 6, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Federal civilian employees
1940 before World War II — 699,000
1945, end World War II, peak federal civilian employment — 3,370,000
1946 — 2,212,000
1965 — 1,901,000
2023 — 2,132,812
There are 231,812 more federal employees now than 60 years ago in 1965.
1940 before World War II — 699,000
1945, end World War II, peak federal civilian employment — 3,370,000
1946 — 2,212,000
1965 — 1,901,000
2023 — 2,132,812
There are 231,812 more federal employees now than 60 years ago in 1965.
Has Donald Trump ever accomplished anything without threats?
January 14, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Has Donald Trump ever accomplished anything without threats?
@kansasdemocats.bsky.social this is Johann, the leader of Democats in western Illinois, reading his favorite weekly newspaper. He became passionate about politics while watching MSNBC in the weeks before the 2018 midterms. He was mayor of Warner before he died.
January 5, 2025 at 2:50 AM
@kansasdemocats.bsky.social this is Johann, the leader of Democats in western Illinois, reading his favorite weekly newspaper. He became passionate about politics while watching MSNBC in the weeks before the 2018 midterms. He was mayor of Warner before he died.
I know many of you are freaked out about our country, but I have a bigger problem-there’s a rip in the space/time continuum and a wormhole is developing in my bathroom closet. It’s the only explanation for the appearance of this sock with my towels. 1/
January 3, 2025 at 5:11 PM
I know many of you are freaked out about our country, but I have a bigger problem-there’s a rip in the space/time continuum and a wormhole is developing in my bathroom closet. It’s the only explanation for the appearance of this sock with my towels. 1/
@mylifemyfamily1.bsky.social Welcome to BlueSky!
January 1, 2025 at 10:40 PM
@mylifemyfamily1.bsky.social Welcome to BlueSky!
Jan. 20 is both inauguration day and MLK Day. If you are boycotting inauguration coverage, please consider a day of community service. Contact community centers, colleges, pre-K through 12 schools, animal shelters, food pantries, health care offices, worship centers, parks, etc., for ideas.
December 29, 2024 at 9:41 PM
Jan. 20 is both inauguration day and MLK Day. If you are boycotting inauguration coverage, please consider a day of community service. Contact community centers, colleges, pre-K through 12 schools, animal shelters, food pantries, health care offices, worship centers, parks, etc., for ideas.