Marianne Spampinato
@mts-wrtr.bsky.social
Writer, author of two books, crafter, dog mom. Fmr Red Cross communicator. Enjoys reading, tea, old movies, music, and British mysteries. Blue in a red PA county. Ovarian Cancer survivor. The Golden Rule. Galatians 5:22-23. Micah 6:8. No DMs.
I officially adopted my second rescue dog today (Cocoa, first photo), four months after I lost my 12yo Galla (second photo, on vacation in Canada last year), possibly due to a stroke. I miss Galla every day, and always will, but I was ready to get a new furry best friend and walking companion.
December 1, 2025 at 10:50 PM
I officially adopted my second rescue dog today (Cocoa, first photo), four months after I lost my 12yo Galla (second photo, on vacation in Canada last year), possibly due to a stroke. I miss Galla every day, and always will, but I was ready to get a new furry best friend and walking companion.
enduring majestic natural scenery and long-shuttered businesses and towns that went bust after newer roads, including I-80, bypassed them. Wallis notes: "I seek out those remaining ribbons of...concrete and asphalt...that remind...of a time before America was generic." #BookSky 3/3
December 1, 2025 at 2:39 AM
enduring majestic natural scenery and long-shuttered businesses and towns that went bust after newer roads, including I-80, bypassed them. Wallis notes: "I seek out those remaining ribbons of...concrete and asphalt...that remind...of a time before America was generic." #BookSky 3/3
Just completed my 51st book of 2025, a richly illustrated tabletop book I bought during a group tour of the #LincolnHighway Experience Museum located on the LH/Route 30 between #LatrobePA and #LigonierPA. Our experience was indeed great, including pie and coffee or tea in a refurbished diner. 1/3
December 1, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Just completed my 51st book of 2025, a richly illustrated tabletop book I bought during a group tour of the #LincolnHighway Experience Museum located on the LH/Route 30 between #LatrobePA and #LigonierPA. Our experience was indeed great, including pie and coffee or tea in a refurbished diner. 1/3
#HappyThanksgiving to you and your loved ones. And may every day provide blessings to be thankful for!
November 27, 2025 at 12:37 PM
#HappyThanksgiving to you and your loved ones. And may every day provide blessings to be thankful for!
Tempy impulsively buys a rundown house in her mom's village. Initially treated with suspicion, she uses innate talents to grow herbs used for cooking and in oils, salves, etc. (which I swear I could smell) which lead to friendships (& romance). She also learns the truth of her origins. 3/3 #BookSky
November 20, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Tempy impulsively buys a rundown house in her mom's village. Initially treated with suspicion, she uses innate talents to grow herbs used for cooking and in oils, salves, etc. (which I swear I could smell) which lead to friendships (& romance). She also learns the truth of her origins. 3/3 #BookSky
Initially planning on a brief stay and selling up, Thea is charmed by village life and is reluctantly hired by a reclusive former lord who gave up his title to sell rare and new books. Despite their qualms, business and pleasure mix for Thea and Edward, with family complications. 2/2 #BookSky
November 10, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Initially planning on a brief stay and selling up, Thea is charmed by village life and is reluctantly hired by a reclusive former lord who gave up his title to sell rare and new books. Despite their qualms, business and pleasure mix for Thea and Edward, with family complications. 2/2 #BookSky
Trump likely never read "The Great Gatsby" (or most books unless they're about him) so probably doesn't know what happens to Gatsby. Can't stop thinking about this Nick quote, one of my favorites, near the end:
November 1, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Trump likely never read "The Great Gatsby" (or most books unless they're about him) so probably doesn't know what happens to Gatsby. Can't stop thinking about this Nick quote, one of my favorites, near the end:
One of the most memorable quotes from the book, as said by Nick at the end:
November 1, 2025 at 11:36 AM
One of the most memorable quotes from the book, as said by Nick at the end:
to someone her client wronged, Kinsey is also hired by his daughter to investigate his death. When she finds evidence that the victim was murdered, and last seen alive in the company of a blond woman, Kinsey suspects several characters, but uncovers surprising culprit. 3/3 #BookSky
October 31, 2025 at 9:37 PM
to someone her client wronged, Kinsey is also hired by his daughter to investigate his death. When she finds evidence that the victim was murdered, and last seen alive in the company of a blond woman, Kinsey suspects several characters, but uncovers surprising culprit. 3/3 #BookSky
shortly before the explosion met with the missing home owner who swindled him? Can Nancy and friends find the missing man and help the inventor and his family? Of course they can! This book also introduces Ned Nickerson, who would become our favorite teen detective's steady beau. 2/2 #BookSky
October 26, 2025 at 5:13 PM
shortly before the explosion met with the missing home owner who swindled him? Can Nancy and friends find the missing man and help the inventor and his family? Of course they can! This book also introduces Ned Nickerson, who would become our favorite teen detective's steady beau. 2/2 #BookSky
but a pair of criminals implicated in thefts from the local bank that Attorney Carson Drew, has asked Nancy to help him investigate. Of course our intrepid teenage detective succeeds in helping her dad, Laura, her actual guardians, and the local police. 2/2 #BookSky
October 18, 2025 at 8:43 PM
but a pair of criminals implicated in thefts from the local bank that Attorney Carson Drew, has asked Nancy to help him investigate. Of course our intrepid teenage detective succeeds in helping her dad, Laura, her actual guardians, and the local police. 2/2 #BookSky
A couple hundred in Johnstown, in a red PA county. Was told by those at the June #NoKings protest that turnout was much larger today, plus peaceful. Many more honks from passing vehicles in support of us than drivers giving us their middle finger.
October 18, 2025 at 8:10 PM
A couple hundred in Johnstown, in a red PA county. Was told by those at the June #NoKings protest that turnout was much larger today, plus peaceful. Many more honks from passing vehicles in support of us than drivers giving us their middle finger.
I'm among hundreds in downtown Johnstown (in a red PA county) this afternoon...hundreds here, and a LOT MORE HONKS in support than middle fingers to us. Folks who attended the June #NoKings rally told me there are a lot more protesters - all peaceful - today. @OfTheBraveUSA
October 18, 2025 at 6:51 PM
I'm among hundreds in downtown Johnstown (in a red PA county) this afternoon...hundreds here, and a LOT MORE HONKS in support than middle fingers to us. Folks who attended the June #NoKings rally told me there are a lot more protesters - all peaceful - today. @OfTheBraveUSA
I'm among hundreds in downtown Johnstown (in a red PA county) this afternoon...hundreds here, and a LOT MORE HONKS in support than middle fingers to us. Folks who attended the June #NoKings rally told me there are a lot more protesters - all peaceful - today.
October 18, 2025 at 6:22 PM
I'm among hundreds in downtown Johnstown (in a red PA county) this afternoon...hundreds here, and a LOT MORE HONKS in support than middle fingers to us. Folks who attended the June #NoKings rally told me there are a lot more protesters - all peaceful - today.
I'm among hundreds in downtown Johnstown (in a red PA county) this afternoon...hundreds here, and a LOT MORE HONKS in support than middle fingers to us. Folks who attended the June #NoKings rally told me there are a lot more protesters - all peaceful - today.
October 18, 2025 at 6:20 PM
I'm among hundreds in downtown Johnstown (in a red PA county) this afternoon...hundreds here, and a LOT MORE HONKS in support than middle fingers to us. Folks who attended the June #NoKings rally told me there are a lot more protesters - all peaceful - today.
I'm among hundreds in downtown Johnstown (in a red PA county) this afternoon...hundreds here, and a LOT MORE HONKS in support than middle fingers to us. Folks who attended the June #NoKings rally told me there are a lot more protesters - all peaceful - today.
October 18, 2025 at 6:15 PM
I'm among hundreds in downtown Johnstown (in a red PA county) this afternoon...hundreds here, and a LOT MORE HONKS in support than middle fingers to us. Folks who attended the June #NoKings rally told me there are a lot more protesters - all peaceful - today.
I'm among hundreds in downtown Johnstown (in a red PA county) this afternoon...hundreds here, and a LOT MORE HONKS in support than middle fingers to us. Folks who attended the June #NoKings rally told me there are a lot more protesters - all peaceful - today.
October 18, 2025 at 6:14 PM
I'm among hundreds in downtown Johnstown (in a red PA county) this afternoon...hundreds here, and a LOT MORE HONKS in support than middle fingers to us. Folks who attended the June #NoKings rally told me there are a lot more protesters - all peaceful - today.
I'm among hundreds in downtown Johnstown (in a red PA county) this afternoon...hundreds here, and a LOT MORE HONKS in support than middle fingers to us. Folks who attended the June #NoKings rally told me there are a lot more protesters - all peaceful - today. #Freedom #USConstitution
October 18, 2025 at 6:12 PM
I'm among hundreds in downtown Johnstown (in a red PA county) this afternoon...hundreds here, and a LOT MORE HONKS in support than middle fingers to us. Folks who attended the June #NoKings rally told me there are a lot more protesters - all peaceful - today. #Freedom #USConstitution
My sign, front and back
October 14, 2025 at 12:08 PM
My sign, front and back
After Kate and Alex find her boss's missing car rental, the police soon find the body of her boss, who was murdered. At first among the suspects, Kate and Alex do their own detecting and in attempting to prevent a second murder, find themselves the prey. 3/3 #BookSky
October 10, 2025 at 10:51 PM
After Kate and Alex find her boss's missing car rental, the police soon find the body of her boss, who was murdered. At first among the suspects, Kate and Alex do their own detecting and in attempting to prevent a second murder, find themselves the prey. 3/3 #BookSky
women who live in a former pub called The Pale Horse and appear connected to a murder syndicate. A friend who goes undercover as an intended victim helps to discover the truth. A fitting tale for Halloween, but I'll take one of Christie's sleepy English village stories instead. 2/2 #BookSky
October 6, 2025 at 8:49 PM
women who live in a former pub called The Pale Horse and appear connected to a murder syndicate. A friend who goes undercover as an intended victim helps to discover the truth. A fitting tale for Halloween, but I'll take one of Christie's sleepy English village stories instead. 2/2 #BookSky
When it's learned she died bc of being allergic to peanuts, a random attack is ruled out. Who's the culprit? Her husband? Local vendors she had cowed and insulted? Max learns by listening and observing, and ID's the guilty before other lives are lost. 3/3 #BookSky
October 2, 2025 at 9:03 PM
When it's learned she died bc of being allergic to peanuts, a random attack is ruled out. Who's the culprit? Her husband? Local vendors she had cowed and insulted? Max learns by listening and observing, and ID's the guilty before other lives are lost. 3/3 #BookSky
Along the way, Katharine receives a marriage proposal, helps save a life or two, renews old friendships, makes new friends, crashes a high society event, meets a future movie mogul, as well as a kindred spirit...and reflects on her own life well-lived. 3/3 #BookSky
September 28, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Along the way, Katharine receives a marriage proposal, helps save a life or two, renews old friendships, makes new friends, crashes a high society event, meets a future movie mogul, as well as a kindred spirit...and reflects on her own life well-lived. 3/3 #BookSky
The nicely illustrated book is sure to come in handy when I take Route 1 in Rhode Island and Connecticut. My next book will also have a connection to the New England area...stay tuned! #BookSky
September 22, 2025 at 9:01 PM
The nicely illustrated book is sure to come in handy when I take Route 1 in Rhode Island and Connecticut. My next book will also have a connection to the New England area...stay tuned! #BookSky
The book, an award winner and nominated for other awards, didn't "wow" me. The leads, Marianne and Connell, seem to reflect "When Harry Met Sally" quote that friends can't be lovers. Then the book ends abruptly, at least for me. Again, maybe a generational difference. 2/2 #BookSky
September 11, 2025 at 11:30 PM
The book, an award winner and nominated for other awards, didn't "wow" me. The leads, Marianne and Connell, seem to reflect "When Harry Met Sally" quote that friends can't be lovers. Then the book ends abruptly, at least for me. Again, maybe a generational difference. 2/2 #BookSky