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?
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.
We didn't board Nantucket, either. A few days after we were there, it was commissioned while moored with Constitution. The ceremony included three women in prominent roles: Nantucket’s first commanding officer, Commander Kari Yakubisin; Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu.
June 12, 2025 at 8:24 PM
We didn't board Nantucket, either. A few days after we were there, it was commissioned while moored with Constitution. The ceremony included three women in prominent roles: Nantucket’s first commanding officer, Commander Kari Yakubisin; Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu.
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/
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
Paul Revere monument near Old North Church
May 8, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Paul Revere monument near Old North Church
Bear says the food looks good. Can he have some?
May 8, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Bear says the food looks good. Can he have some?
Be sure to see the Bean in Chicago‘s Millennium Park.
May 8, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Be sure to see the Bean in Chicago‘s Millennium Park.
I’ve spent years trying to tell my cats how to make a fur ball. Brindle, front, and her half-brother, Bear, finally figured it out.
May 3, 2025 at 4:41 PM
I’ve spent years trying to tell my cats how to make a fur ball. Brindle, front, and her half-brother, Bear, finally figured it out.
I’m outside! Butterworth Parkway on the Mississippi River in Moline, Ill. Great day for a walk.
April 27, 2025 at 6:40 PM
I’m outside! Butterworth Parkway on the Mississippi River in Moline, Ill. Great day for a walk.
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.
Bear under a blanket
March 22, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Bear under a blanket
@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).
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/
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.
Hi, Smudge! From Fire Chief “Burn the House” Brindle in Warner, Illinois.
December 3, 2024 at 10:55 PM
Hi, Smudge! From Fire Chief “Burn the House” Brindle in Warner, Illinois.
Anna, village clerk of Warner, Illinois
November 30, 2024 at 8:21 PM
Anna, village clerk of Warner, Illinois
My first post on BlueSky: Happy Thanksgiving! I’m celebrating with family, food and football. I’m thankful my son and his fiancée took me to Boston for the first time earlier this month.
November 28, 2024 at 9:48 AM
My first post on BlueSky: Happy Thanksgiving! I’m celebrating with family, food and football. I’m thankful my son and his fiancée took me to Boston for the first time earlier this month.