Rachel Grant/R.S. Grant
@rachelgrant.bsky.social
USA Today bestselling author of romantic thrillers, archaeologist, feminist. All the rodents at http://RATinformant.com. Currently lives in Okinawa. She/Her
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Website: https://rachel-grant.net
Links: https://rachel-grant.net/links/
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Today, we took an important step in upholding our treaty obligations by passing legislation to transfer land into trust for the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe and the Quinault Indian Nation.
December 9, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Today, we took an important step in upholding our treaty obligations by passing legislation to transfer land into trust for the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe and the Quinault Indian Nation.
Do we have a final turnover count? Including the 3 that happened in one play, of course.
December 9, 2025 at 4:59 AM
Do we have a final turnover count? Including the 3 that happened in one play, of course.
wait. was that a TURNOVER to end the game???
December 9, 2025 at 4:49 AM
wait. was that a TURNOVER to end the game???
23 years old. Young. Healthy. Expected to recover quickly. Day 2 after diagnosis (day 4 or 5 after 1st symptoms) my pain was so bad in my lower back I couldn't stop sobbing for hours AFTER I had taken Tylenol with codeine. Went to the emergency room and got a stronger prescription. Slept for 2 days.
people gotta talk about their shingles experiences. no one is going to enjoy this
All over my FB people talking about their bad experiences with shingles vax and dissuading each other from getting it! We need to give people real info on how to mitigate the symtoms caused by vaccines because vaccines are always better than meeting a virus unprepared. Yet drs aren't coaching ppl
December 9, 2025 at 4:14 AM
23 years old. Young. Healthy. Expected to recover quickly. Day 2 after diagnosis (day 4 or 5 after 1st symptoms) my pain was so bad in my lower back I couldn't stop sobbing for hours AFTER I had taken Tylenol with codeine. Went to the emergency room and got a stronger prescription. Slept for 2 days.
I've been spoiled using DAZN to watch football games-they cut out most ads (just show a screen that says ads are playing) because they aren't aimed at the Japanese market. It was the same watching MLB-which only had 3 ads (2 in Japanese, 1 promoting city of Chicago). Sports without ads is the BEST.
December 9, 2025 at 3:29 AM
I've been spoiled using DAZN to watch football games-they cut out most ads (just show a screen that says ads are playing) because they aren't aimed at the Japanese market. It was the same watching MLB-which only had 3 ads (2 in Japanese, 1 promoting city of Chicago). Sports without ads is the BEST.
Is this game only turnovers now?
December 9, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Is this game only turnovers now?
I just found out one of my closest friends (my maid of honor! in the room helping me when my daughter was born!) has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize. I'm so incredibly happy for her. "Subtraction" by Paula Johnson is a powerful piece. 😍
2025 Pushcart Prize Nominees - CNF | Hippocampus Magazine
Hippocampus Magazine is delighted to announce our six Pushcart Prize nominations for 2025, which include three essays and three flash essays.
www.hippocampusmagazine.com
December 9, 2025 at 12:54 AM
I just found out one of my closest friends (my maid of honor! in the room helping me when my daughter was born!) has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize. I'm so incredibly happy for her. "Subtraction" by Paula Johnson is a powerful piece. 😍
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If you're looking for a payroll service, and are looking at Wave, DO NOT.
Look anywhere else. Hiring a necromancer to resurrect an accountant from 1902 is a better choice.
They
1. Failed to pay my state withholding taxes
2. Failed to file returns
3. AFTER TAKING THE MONEY FROM MY ACCOUNT
Look anywhere else. Hiring a necromancer to resurrect an accountant from 1902 is a better choice.
They
1. Failed to pay my state withholding taxes
2. Failed to file returns
3. AFTER TAKING THE MONEY FROM MY ACCOUNT
December 7, 2025 at 7:19 PM
If you're looking for a payroll service, and are looking at Wave, DO NOT.
Look anywhere else. Hiring a necromancer to resurrect an accountant from 1902 is a better choice.
They
1. Failed to pay my state withholding taxes
2. Failed to file returns
3. AFTER TAKING THE MONEY FROM MY ACCOUNT
Look anywhere else. Hiring a necromancer to resurrect an accountant from 1902 is a better choice.
They
1. Failed to pay my state withholding taxes
2. Failed to file returns
3. AFTER TAKING THE MONEY FROM MY ACCOUNT
Movie you’ve watched more than 6 times with a gif. No Star Wars or Trek, Marvel or LOTR.
December 7, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Movie you’ve watched more than 6 times with a gif. No Star Wars or Trek, Marvel or LOTR.
For the last several nights, sunset here has been at 5:36 pm. I check this almost daily because we try to catch sunset on the rooftop whenever possible. Tonight - a full 15 days before the equinox - sunset is at 5:37. What is happening???
December 7, 2025 at 8:17 AM
For the last several nights, sunset here has been at 5:36 pm. I check this almost daily because we try to catch sunset on the rooftop whenever possible. Tonight - a full 15 days before the equinox - sunset is at 5:37. What is happening???
One week from now my kids will be on a plane to visit us in Okinawa and omg, I'm already so excited. I can't wait to share this incredible place with them! There will be noodles! And sashimi! And snorkeling, shisa hunts, kijimuna hunts, and castles. 😍
December 7, 2025 at 6:51 AM
One week from now my kids will be on a plane to visit us in Okinawa and omg, I'm already so excited. I can't wait to share this incredible place with them! There will be noodles! And sashimi! And snorkeling, shisa hunts, kijimuna hunts, and castles. 😍
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This man did a photo opp of himself destroying homeless people's last possessions.
California Governor Gavin Newsom said on Thursday that the Democratic Party needed to be “more culturally normal” and “less judgmental.”
December 7, 2025 at 1:36 AM
This man did a photo opp of himself destroying homeless people's last possessions.
Madame Pele is in a mood.
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December 7, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Madame Pele is in a mood.
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“That the human race is improving; that we have things to be proud of as humans. No, ancient astronauts did not build the pyramids — human beings built them, because they’re clever and they work hard. And Star Trek is about those things.”
- Gene Roddenberry, September 1988
- Gene Roddenberry, September 1988
December 5, 2025 at 8:34 AM
“That the human race is improving; that we have things to be proud of as humans. No, ancient astronauts did not build the pyramids — human beings built them, because they’re clever and they work hard. And Star Trek is about those things.”
- Gene Roddenberry, September 1988
- Gene Roddenberry, September 1988
Holiday Romantic Suspense - only $0.99 for a limited time.
FALSE EVIDENCE - All the holiday feels with a side of murder…
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FALSE EVIDENCE - All the holiday feels with a side of murder…
geni.us/FalseEvidence
#romancelandia
#booksky
December 4, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Holiday Romantic Suspense - only $0.99 for a limited time.
FALSE EVIDENCE - All the holiday feels with a side of murder…
geni.us/FalseEvidence
#romancelandia
#booksky
FALSE EVIDENCE - All the holiday feels with a side of murder…
geni.us/FalseEvidence
#romancelandia
#booksky
Today's scam email is for a book that hasn't been published yet. I'm only 70% done with the 1st draft.
But still: "What really stands out is how False Flag feels both exciting and meaningful, balancing themes of courage, justice, and integrity with moments that feel real and emotionally true."
But still: "What really stands out is how False Flag feels both exciting and meaningful, balancing themes of courage, justice, and integrity with moments that feel real and emotionally true."
December 4, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Today's scam email is for a book that hasn't been published yet. I'm only 70% done with the 1st draft.
But still: "What really stands out is how False Flag feels both exciting and meaningful, balancing themes of courage, justice, and integrity with moments that feel real and emotionally true."
But still: "What really stands out is how False Flag feels both exciting and meaningful, balancing themes of courage, justice, and integrity with moments that feel real and emotionally true."
My husband is a civilian Marine employee in Okinawa. Dependent college-enrolled kids are *entitled* to 1 RT plane ticket/year. Requires advance authorization for travel orders. We filed & approval letter from his boss's boss went to Pentagon, who denied it because it wasn't on Dept of War stationary
It's funny that Hegseth calls himself "Secretary of War" and the admin talks about the "Department of War" when that's just... an unofficial rebrand. Congress never changed it. He's the Secretary of Defense, legally. They're just doing a bit. They changed the website to war dot gov and everything.
December 3, 2025 at 10:36 PM
My husband is a civilian Marine employee in Okinawa. Dependent college-enrolled kids are *entitled* to 1 RT plane ticket/year. Requires advance authorization for travel orders. We filed & approval letter from his boss's boss went to Pentagon, who denied it because it wasn't on Dept of War stationary
I rewatch this movie regularly. I also listen to the soundtrack almost daily--it's my go-to #1k1hr writing music. It is exactly 59 minutes long and has Yo-Yo Ma!
I'm continuing my series of comfort watch movies on Whatever, and today I'm essaying Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, and 19th Century Sailing life, which I am happy to view and not to live:
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The December Comfort Watches 2025, Day Two: Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World wastes no time in getting the viewer acquainted with the HMS Surprise; in a few brief moments we’re given a sailor’s-eye view of the cram…
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December 3, 2025 at 2:55 AM
I rewatch this movie regularly. I also listen to the soundtrack almost daily--it's my go-to #1k1hr writing music. It is exactly 59 minutes long and has Yo-Yo Ma!
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All the holiday feels--with a side of murder.
Suspected of killing a cop, Lex flees to her ex-fiancé's cabin. When JT learns the love of his life’s daughter could be used as a pawn by those hunting her, he whisks the child to the safety of his remote cabin...
geni.us/FalseEvidence
All the holiday feels--with a side of murder.
Suspected of killing a cop, Lex flees to her ex-fiancé's cabin. When JT learns the love of his life’s daughter could be used as a pawn by those hunting her, he whisks the child to the safety of his remote cabin...
geni.us/FalseEvidence
December 2, 2025 at 11:58 PM
❄️ 99¢ SALE ❄️
All the holiday feels--with a side of murder.
Suspected of killing a cop, Lex flees to her ex-fiancé's cabin. When JT learns the love of his life’s daughter could be used as a pawn by those hunting her, he whisks the child to the safety of his remote cabin...
geni.us/FalseEvidence
All the holiday feels--with a side of murder.
Suspected of killing a cop, Lex flees to her ex-fiancé's cabin. When JT learns the love of his life’s daughter could be used as a pawn by those hunting her, he whisks the child to the safety of his remote cabin...
geni.us/FalseEvidence
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Starting Jan. 1, traditional Medicare recipients in Washington state will face a new hurdle to get certain procedures covered — private AI companies that get paid based on how many claims they deny. (via @kuow.org)
Thousands of Washington state Medicare users could soon have claims denied by AI
Starting Jan. 1, traditional Medicare recipients in Washington state will face a new hurdle to get certain procedures covered — private AI companies that get paid based on how many claims they deny.
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December 2, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Starting Jan. 1, traditional Medicare recipients in Washington state will face a new hurdle to get certain procedures covered — private AI companies that get paid based on how many claims they deny. (via @kuow.org)
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ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS A MERMAID is finally here!
*throws confetti*
Go grab your copy and escape into a magical holiday romance!
All the juicy background gossip and teasers: www.lianabrooks.com/...
Buy it now: books2read.com/chris...
#HolidayRomance #Books #Romance #AmReading 📚
*throws confetti*
Go grab your copy and escape into a magical holiday romance!
All the juicy background gossip and teasers: www.lianabrooks.com/...
Buy it now: books2read.com/chris...
#HolidayRomance #Books #Romance #AmReading 📚
December 2, 2025 at 8:41 AM
ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS A MERMAID is finally here!
*throws confetti*
Go grab your copy and escape into a magical holiday romance!
All the juicy background gossip and teasers: www.lianabrooks.com/...
Buy it now: books2read.com/chris...
#HolidayRomance #Books #Romance #AmReading 📚
*throws confetti*
Go grab your copy and escape into a magical holiday romance!
All the juicy background gossip and teasers: www.lianabrooks.com/...
Buy it now: books2read.com/chris...
#HolidayRomance #Books #Romance #AmReading 📚
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LONG RAMBLING EMOTIONAL THREAD:
It's World AIDS Day. Since the Administration has decided to keep it quiet, I'd like to share my introduction to AIDS.
I grew up in Seattle. My mom remarried a man who had a brother who was a King County Sheriff's Deputy. His name was Terry and he was gay. 1/x
It's World AIDS Day. Since the Administration has decided to keep it quiet, I'd like to share my introduction to AIDS.
I grew up in Seattle. My mom remarried a man who had a brother who was a King County Sheriff's Deputy. His name was Terry and he was gay. 1/x
December 2, 2025 at 3:59 AM
LONG RAMBLING EMOTIONAL THREAD:
It's World AIDS Day. Since the Administration has decided to keep it quiet, I'd like to share my introduction to AIDS.
I grew up in Seattle. My mom remarried a man who had a brother who was a King County Sheriff's Deputy. His name was Terry and he was gay. 1/x
It's World AIDS Day. Since the Administration has decided to keep it quiet, I'd like to share my introduction to AIDS.
I grew up in Seattle. My mom remarried a man who had a brother who was a King County Sheriff's Deputy. His name was Terry and he was gay. 1/x
Snippet from a traditional Okinawan dance performed at Ryukyu Mura, Onna Village, Okinawa Prefecture
www.ryukyumura.co.jp
www.ryukyumura.co.jp
December 2, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Snippet from a traditional Okinawan dance performed at Ryukyu Mura, Onna Village, Okinawa Prefecture
www.ryukyumura.co.jp
www.ryukyumura.co.jp