@prairiebird44.bsky.social
Thoughts, ramblings, insights, anecdotes from my life in the Midwest.
My interests: Cats, dogs, nature, human rights, reading books, pursuing knowledge & truth, equality, affordable & fair health care for all, Avett Brothers, native plants, love
My interests: Cats, dogs, nature, human rights, reading books, pursuing knowledge & truth, equality, affordable & fair health care for all, Avett Brothers, native plants, love
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I really recommend listening to this. It’s pretty interesting.
October 6, 2025 at 2:18 AM
I really recommend listening to this. It’s pretty interesting.
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a woman just trying to get home gets shot
June 10, 2025 at 9:46 PM
a woman just trying to get home gets shot
Been rough few months…. But saw this art called “Resistance” and enjoyed it. Resist, fight to keep what we deserve, don’t give up and persevere.
April 10, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Been rough few months…. But saw this art called “Resistance” and enjoyed it. Resist, fight to keep what we deserve, don’t give up and persevere.
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This guy is in one of the worst prisons in the world with no way out and may spend the rest of his life there because, it appears, he has an autism awareness tattoo in honor of his little brother.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
March 26, 2025 at 11:46 PM
This guy is in one of the worst prisons in the world with no way out and may spend the rest of his life there because, it appears, he has an autism awareness tattoo in honor of his little brother.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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Not getting much attention, but the Senate GOP is about to start voting - to make sure banks can charge higher overdraft fees. Seriously.
Good time to let your Senators know what you think of that.
Good time to let your Senators know what you think of that.
March 27, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Not getting much attention, but the Senate GOP is about to start voting - to make sure banks can charge higher overdraft fees. Seriously.
Good time to let your Senators know what you think of that.
Good time to let your Senators know what you think of that.
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If you love wolves, you should be very concerned - the Endangered Species Act (ESA), the very legislation that saved gray wolves, Red Wolves, and Mexican gray wolves, is under attack. Call on your representatives in Congress to save the ESA.
TAKE ACTION 🐺 ➡️ bit.ly/2Z4aMb6
TAKE ACTION 🐺 ➡️ bit.ly/2Z4aMb6
March 12, 2025 at 7:43 PM
If you love wolves, you should be very concerned - the Endangered Species Act (ESA), the very legislation that saved gray wolves, Red Wolves, and Mexican gray wolves, is under attack. Call on your representatives in Congress to save the ESA.
TAKE ACTION 🐺 ➡️ bit.ly/2Z4aMb6
TAKE ACTION 🐺 ➡️ bit.ly/2Z4aMb6
Caturday is a great day!
March 1, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Caturday is a great day!
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Here I react to the shameful encounter between American leaders and media and the Ukrainian president. No doubt there were more, but I saw five failures on our side: of hospitality, decency, democracy, strategy, and independence. Please watch and share.
snyder.substack.com/p/five-failu...
snyder.substack.com/p/five-failu...
Five Failures in the Oval Office (video)
America hurt itself badly today.
snyder.substack.com
February 28, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Here I react to the shameful encounter between American leaders and media and the Ukrainian president. No doubt there were more, but I saw five failures on our side: of hospitality, decency, democracy, strategy, and independence. Please watch and share.
snyder.substack.com/p/five-failu...
snyder.substack.com/p/five-failu...
Beautiful day to get outside, lots of good bird action today! No bird pics, just enjoyed nature in all its glory.
February 15, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Beautiful day to get outside, lots of good bird action today! No bird pics, just enjoyed nature in all its glory.
“This story is one of sorrow, resilience, anger, solidarity, determination, and laughter, sometimes jumbled together. This is also a story of idealism - where it comes from, how it gets challenged, and why it must endure.” Started it today, an appropriate choice for the current times.
February 2, 2025 at 11:16 PM
“This story is one of sorrow, resilience, anger, solidarity, determination, and laughter, sometimes jumbled together. This is also a story of idealism - where it comes from, how it gets challenged, and why it must endure.” Started it today, an appropriate choice for the current times.
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If you are a federal worker being offered a buyout, I would advise against taking it.
Of course, this is a personal decision for everyone and it’s your choice.
But these offers are a rush job. The legality is questionable and this admin does not keep to its word.
They aren’t firing for a reason.
Of course, this is a personal decision for everyone and it’s your choice.
But these offers are a rush job. The legality is questionable and this admin does not keep to its word.
They aren’t firing for a reason.
January 30, 2025 at 6:02 PM
If you are a federal worker being offered a buyout, I would advise against taking it.
Of course, this is a personal decision for everyone and it’s your choice.
But these offers are a rush job. The legality is questionable and this admin does not keep to its word.
They aren’t firing for a reason.
Of course, this is a personal decision for everyone and it’s your choice.
But these offers are a rush job. The legality is questionable and this admin does not keep to its word.
They aren’t firing for a reason.
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Meals on Wheels America spox on OMB pause:
"the uncertainty right now is creating chaos for local Meals on Wheels providers not knowing whether they should be serving meals today. Which unfortunately means seniors will panic not knowing where their next meals will come from."
"the uncertainty right now is creating chaos for local Meals on Wheels providers not knowing whether they should be serving meals today. Which unfortunately means seniors will panic not knowing where their next meals will come from."
January 28, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Meals on Wheels America spox on OMB pause:
"the uncertainty right now is creating chaos for local Meals on Wheels providers not knowing whether they should be serving meals today. Which unfortunately means seniors will panic not knowing where their next meals will come from."
"the uncertainty right now is creating chaos for local Meals on Wheels providers not knowing whether they should be serving meals today. Which unfortunately means seniors will panic not knowing where their next meals will come from."
“I dearly love this land because of and in spite of we the people.”
This song is an illustration of patriotism to me. “Love in our hearts with the pain and the memory”. The Avett Brothers really wrote something beautiful and true here…. I wish more people saw it.
youtu.be/0MKm9TB9b6s?...
This song is an illustration of patriotism to me. “Love in our hearts with the pain and the memory”. The Avett Brothers really wrote something beautiful and true here…. I wish more people saw it.
youtu.be/0MKm9TB9b6s?...
The Avett Brothers - We Americans (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by theavettbrothersVEVO
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January 28, 2025 at 8:38 PM
“I dearly love this land because of and in spite of we the people.”
This song is an illustration of patriotism to me. “Love in our hearts with the pain and the memory”. The Avett Brothers really wrote something beautiful and true here…. I wish more people saw it.
youtu.be/0MKm9TB9b6s?...
This song is an illustration of patriotism to me. “Love in our hearts with the pain and the memory”. The Avett Brothers really wrote something beautiful and true here…. I wish more people saw it.
youtu.be/0MKm9TB9b6s?...
This is gravely concerning and behavior that should be questioned. Hawks, snakes catch and eat their own prey - no need to further torture the prey by blending it. Horrifying behavior.
Wow. Caroline Kennedy breaks her silence on RFK Jr in a message to Senators: “We grew up together. It’s no surprise that he keeps birds of prey as pets because Bobby himself is a predator. He enjoyed showing off by putting baby chickens & mice in a blender to feed to his hawks.”
January 28, 2025 at 7:39 PM
This is gravely concerning and behavior that should be questioned. Hawks, snakes catch and eat their own prey - no need to further torture the prey by blending it. Horrifying behavior.
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Today’s show was my last at CNN. My closing message: It’s never a good time to bow down to a tyrant… don’t give in to the lies. Don’t give in to fear. Hold on to the truth… and hope.
January 28, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Today’s show was my last at CNN. My closing message: It’s never a good time to bow down to a tyrant… don’t give in to the lies. Don’t give in to fear. Hold on to the truth… and hope.
January 28, 1813 - publishing of Pride and Prejudice, 212 years old today. Still one of my great literary loves.
January 28, 2025 at 3:36 PM
January 28, 1813 - publishing of Pride and Prejudice, 212 years old today. Still one of my great literary loves.
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This is what we all should remember.
January 27, 2025 at 2:09 PM
This is what we all should remember.
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Library Path Post
January 26, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Library Path Post
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Friends, we can’t let the perfect be the enemy of good, but we can be more selective about where we spend our coin.
This link that lets you search a brand and see what’s up. Maybe it’s time to support companies that align closest with our values.
#GoodsUniteUs
www.goodsuniteus.com
This link that lets you search a brand and see what’s up. Maybe it’s time to support companies that align closest with our values.
#GoodsUniteUs
www.goodsuniteus.com
Home - Goods Unite Us
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January 26, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Friends, we can’t let the perfect be the enemy of good, but we can be more selective about where we spend our coin.
This link that lets you search a brand and see what’s up. Maybe it’s time to support companies that align closest with our values.
#GoodsUniteUs
www.goodsuniteus.com
This link that lets you search a brand and see what’s up. Maybe it’s time to support companies that align closest with our values.
#GoodsUniteUs
www.goodsuniteus.com