@onyx24.bsky.social
Retired Fed who loves my family, horses, riding my ATV, and reading.
2025 Christmas tree in and decorated.
December 21, 2025 at 9:36 PM
2025 Christmas tree in and decorated.
Blueberry barrens 💓
October 23, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Blueberry barrens 💓
On my FB page the photo with Trump's comment generated a number of emojis. Only one tried to make me feel as though I was telling a lie. They are Trumpsters, telling me these photos are fake. Smh.
October 23, 2025 at 12:26 AM
On my FB page the photo with Trump's comment generated a number of emojis. Only one tried to make me feel as though I was telling a lie. They are Trumpsters, telling me these photos are fake. Smh.
Thought maybe this is needed right now.
September 16, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Thought maybe this is needed right now.
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Trump said he didn’t know about the situation, but that he would have approved it if asked. Consider this a formal request: starting tomorrow, we ask that all flags be flown at half-staff. Spread the word!
September 16, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Trump said he didn’t know about the situation, but that he would have approved it if asked. Consider this a formal request: starting tomorrow, we ask that all flags be flown at half-staff. Spread the word!
Bright, spring tulips on a drizzling morning to hopefully make one smile
April 26, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Bright, spring tulips on a drizzling morning to hopefully make one smile
So MeidasTouch reported that today Fox News (ahem, excuse me for that oxymoron) pulled its ticker for the first time ever. So no MAGA will see it. And if we call them out we will be making it all up. I'll do it anyway. Hoo ah!!
April 4, 2025 at 12:22 AM
So MeidasTouch reported that today Fox News (ahem, excuse me for that oxymoron) pulled its ticker for the first time ever. So no MAGA will see it. And if we call them out we will be making it all up. I'll do it anyway. Hoo ah!!
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9 of the top 10 poorest states are Red states.
Blue counties are 71% of the U.S. economy while Red counties are only 29%.
So if you ever wondered how stupid Trump’s tariff & trade war is, consider that he’s destroying what little economic opportunity Red states have, rather than admit he’s wrong.
Blue counties are 71% of the U.S. economy while Red counties are only 29%.
So if you ever wondered how stupid Trump’s tariff & trade war is, consider that he’s destroying what little economic opportunity Red states have, rather than admit he’s wrong.
April 3, 2025 at 5:02 AM
9 of the top 10 poorest states are Red states.
Blue counties are 71% of the U.S. economy while Red counties are only 29%.
So if you ever wondered how stupid Trump’s tariff & trade war is, consider that he’s destroying what little economic opportunity Red states have, rather than admit he’s wrong.
Blue counties are 71% of the U.S. economy while Red counties are only 29%.
So if you ever wondered how stupid Trump’s tariff & trade war is, consider that he’s destroying what little economic opportunity Red states have, rather than admit he’s wrong.
If you haven't read it, do. Powerful.
March 20, 2025 at 1:51 AM
If you haven't read it, do. Powerful.
Just a couple soothing photos. No controversy. Enjoy
March 4, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Just a couple soothing photos. No controversy. Enjoy
Just sick about what happened yesterday. Ukraine, I am with you.
March 2, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Just sick about what happened yesterday. Ukraine, I am with you.
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The processing fee for a passport is $130 but there can be other costs and you have to get documents establishing your citizenship like a birth certificate and a photograph. This is the new pull tax if the SAVE act passes.
Have you heard about the SAVE Act? It's the newest effort at voter suppression by the House GOP & it's important for all of us. If you're a married woman or someone who doesn't have their birth certificate/passport handy, you're especially going to want to see this. open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
February 17, 2025 at 2:03 PM
The processing fee for a passport is $130 but there can be other costs and you have to get documents establishing your citizenship like a birth certificate and a photograph. This is the new pull tax if the SAVE act passes.
I can't stress enough the importance of defeating the SAVE act. Married women who took their husband's name may be denied the ability to vote as their name will not match their birth certificate. My grandmother was SPIT on when she first voted. Stay strong, ladies!! 💪💪
February 17, 2025 at 1:35 AM
I can't stress enough the importance of defeating the SAVE act. Married women who took their husband's name may be denied the ability to vote as their name will not match their birth certificate. My grandmother was SPIT on when she first voted. Stay strong, ladies!! 💪💪
Full moon early AM, and this cut off hose has been spewing water for a week.
February 16, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Full moon early AM, and this cut off hose has been spewing water for a week.
Totally unrelated to anything going on. Great day enjoying the warmth and sunshine. Badly needed.
February 6, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Totally unrelated to anything going on. Great day enjoying the warmth and sunshine. Badly needed.
Oh, and Susan Collins has done it again. She will vote to confirm Tulsi Gabbard. I CAN'T. EVEN..........
February 4, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Oh, and Susan Collins has done it again. She will vote to confirm Tulsi Gabbard. I CAN'T. EVEN..........
I know I need to stay strong and look forward, but. Every morning I get up with "what more has happened since I went to bed".
February 4, 2025 at 2:09 AM
I know I need to stay strong and look forward, but. Every morning I get up with "what more has happened since I went to bed".
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Please, everyone, drop what you’re doing and read this:
I go to @timothysnyder.bsky.social and @hcrichardson.bsky.social for historical perspective and contemporary context about the dystopia we're experiencing. Snyder's post today has both, plus real actionable guidance. open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...
The Logic of Destruction
And how to resist it
open.substack.com
February 2, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Please, everyone, drop what you’re doing and read this:
Anyone who didn't hear Heather Cox Richardson this evening, you need to.
February 3, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Anyone who didn't hear Heather Cox Richardson this evening, you need to.
Well, no matter what anyone else says, it's still the Gulf of MEXICO, and DENALI coming out of my mouth.
January 25, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Well, no matter what anyone else says, it's still the Gulf of MEXICO, and DENALI coming out of my mouth.
What in heavens name is wrong with Susan Collins? Has she totally lost her mind? She has been squirrely for years, but the latest regarding the pardons is just TOO much. Where are her values? Her ethics? Her right and wrong meter is broken. Shameful.
January 23, 2025 at 12:42 AM
What in heavens name is wrong with Susan Collins? Has she totally lost her mind? She has been squirrely for years, but the latest regarding the pardons is just TOO much. Where are her values? Her ethics? Her right and wrong meter is broken. Shameful.
It was interesting yesterday to see there was still some semblance of respect
January 21, 2025 at 9:24 PM
It was interesting yesterday to see there was still some semblance of respect
The reading pile from 2024.
January 1, 2025 at 2:50 AM
The reading pile from 2024.