Shannon Kelly Donahue
@shannonkellydonahue.com
Writer ~ Editor ~ Advocate
Wildlife, Banshees, Climate, Language, Grief, Music, Gaeilge
Ciarraí Abú!
Words in Catamaran, Forum, Writers Rebel
2025 Evangeline Atwood Fellow at Storyknife
Honored to live in Alaska on Jilkáat Aani
shannonkellydonahue.com
Wildlife, Banshees, Climate, Language, Grief, Music, Gaeilge
Ciarraí Abú!
Words in Catamaran, Forum, Writers Rebel
2025 Evangeline Atwood Fellow at Storyknife
Honored to live in Alaska on Jilkáat Aani
shannonkellydonahue.com
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Hello BlueSky!
I'm an environmental writer & advocate living on Jilkáat Aani, also known as Haines, Alaska. I also spend time in Corca Dhuibhne, the westest of West Kerry, Ireland, where I write, improve my Irish, and play with dogs.
I write creative nonfiction, poetry, and advocacy pieces.
I'm an environmental writer & advocate living on Jilkáat Aani, also known as Haines, Alaska. I also spend time in Corca Dhuibhne, the westest of West Kerry, Ireland, where I write, improve my Irish, and play with dogs.
I write creative nonfiction, poetry, and advocacy pieces.
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dystopian ass weather report
Chicago may experience less tear gas use as Operation Midway Blitz winds down. Cold and wet weather reduce effectiveness, while wind adds unpredictability.
Wind, cold temps can change the impact of tear gas and pepper balls, experts say
chicago.suntimes.com
November 15, 2025 at 4:40 PM
dystopian ass weather report
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This year's Christmas cards feature An Cailleach, bringer of winter in Irish tradition. They're available to order at the link below and will begin shipping towards the end of November ❄️
www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/...
www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/...
Cártaí Nollag / Christmas Cards - An Cailleach (Goddess Of Winter) — Ciaraíoch Art
Christmas cards featuring the Cailleach, the mythological figure in Irish, Scottish, and Manx tradition who summons winter. She is associated with storms, the landscape, and horned beasts like deer, ...
www.ciaraioch.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:01 AM
This year's Christmas cards feature An Cailleach, bringer of winter in Irish tradition. They're available to order at the link below and will begin shipping towards the end of November ❄️
www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/...
www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/...
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I send out a very occasional newsletter, and I'd love to send it to you too! Given the precarity of all of this, email feels like a more reliable way to let folks' know abt writing news, + other thoughts & Ozzy pics. Here's the latest, signup link in replies
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“Get your mind off wintertime, you ain’t goin nowhere”
The night before my birthday, I couldn’t sleep, and worked on this instrad. Some of these songs are referenced directly in the book, and others found their way in at a slant.
www.ericarobinwatson.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:31 AM
I send out a very occasional newsletter, and I'd love to send it to you too! Given the precarity of all of this, email feels like a more reliable way to let folks' know abt writing news, + other thoughts & Ozzy pics. Here's the latest, signup link in replies
www.ericarobinwatson.com/campaigns/vi...
www.ericarobinwatson.com/campaigns/vi...
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If anyone was wondering why flags are flying at half mast…
Today we honor Brenda Itta-Lee, the 1st AK Native woman to serve in the AK House of Representatives, whose leadership, courage, & commitment to her people continue to inspire across generations.
https://gov.alaska.gov/flags-to-be-flown-at-half-staff-in-honor-of-former-representative-brenda-itta-lee/
https://gov.alaska.gov/flags-to-be-flown-at-half-staff-in-honor-of-former-representative-brenda-itta-lee/
November 14, 2025 at 1:36 AM
If anyone was wondering why flags are flying at half mast…
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Sometimes, Curlew nest are so well hidden that even the other local wildlife gets a surprise! 😄
📷 James Wellock
Note: this Curlew nest was fenced off from grazing dairy cows
📷 James Wellock
Note: this Curlew nest was fenced off from grazing dairy cows
November 13, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Sometimes, Curlew nest are so well hidden that even the other local wildlife gets a surprise! 😄
📷 James Wellock
Note: this Curlew nest was fenced off from grazing dairy cows
📷 James Wellock
Note: this Curlew nest was fenced off from grazing dairy cows
Tomorrow!
All are invited to attend this webinar, Publishing with a University Press, on Thurs 11/13. This is the 2nd in a 4-part publishing series organized by our Faculty Outreach Committee with the Rutgers Ctr for Minority Serving Institutions.
Register here: https://buff.ly/38DpVOR
Register here: https://buff.ly/38DpVOR
November 12, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Tomorrow!
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It’s always a good sign when you and your publisher take book pics in the wood pile, independently and with zero coordination 😅
If you’ve already purchased my book, THANK YOU, & check out the other porphyry titles! Discount code below!
If you’ve already purchased my book, THANK YOU, & check out the other porphyry titles! Discount code below!
November 12, 2025 at 1:25 AM
It’s always a good sign when you and your publisher take book pics in the wood pile, independently and with zero coordination 😅
If you’ve already purchased my book, THANK YOU, & check out the other porphyry titles! Discount code below!
If you’ve already purchased my book, THANK YOU, & check out the other porphyry titles! Discount code below!
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sometimes i feel like the republican party is a big tornado that is coming to kill me. and the democratic party is the rickety shed that i'm hiding in. and i say "we should really fix this shed, because it's not doing much." and people say "what? why aren't you criticizing the tornado instead?!"
June 12, 2025 at 5:14 AM
sometimes i feel like the republican party is a big tornado that is coming to kill me. and the democratic party is the rickety shed that i'm hiding in. and i say "we should really fix this shed, because it's not doing much." and people say "what? why aren't you criticizing the tornado instead?!"
Healthcare dot gov trolling me with emails about how much more my health insurance will cost next year, urging me to sign in to find a cheaper plan.
Reader, I am on the bottom of the barrel cheapest plan available. Paying more for the privilege of covering my own medical costs.
Reader, I am on the bottom of the barrel cheapest plan available. Paying more for the privilege of covering my own medical costs.
November 10, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Healthcare dot gov trolling me with emails about how much more my health insurance will cost next year, urging me to sign in to find a cheaper plan.
Reader, I am on the bottom of the barrel cheapest plan available. Paying more for the privilege of covering my own medical costs.
Reader, I am on the bottom of the barrel cheapest plan available. Paying more for the privilege of covering my own medical costs.
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Vinyl sticker featuring my artwork. Link to my website in my bio
November 10, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Vinyl sticker featuring my artwork. Link to my website in my bio
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Michael D Higgins, with his wife Sabina, has left Áras an Úachtaráin for the final time as president.
He was given a guard of honour by members of the Sanctuary Runners, a charity of which he is patron.
The President’s term of office ends at midnight.
@VirginMediaNews.bsky.social
He was given a guard of honour by members of the Sanctuary Runners, a charity of which he is patron.
The President’s term of office ends at midnight.
@VirginMediaNews.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Michael D Higgins, with his wife Sabina, has left Áras an Úachtaráin for the final time as president.
He was given a guard of honour by members of the Sanctuary Runners, a charity of which he is patron.
The President’s term of office ends at midnight.
@VirginMediaNews.bsky.social
He was given a guard of honour by members of the Sanctuary Runners, a charity of which he is patron.
The President’s term of office ends at midnight.
@VirginMediaNews.bsky.social
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he is fuckin arms all over the place angry af
Bernie Sanders: "What this Senate is about to do is make a horrific situation even worse. So let's be clear what this vote is about. If this vote succeeds, over 20 million Americans are gonna see at least a doubling in their premiums in the ACA."
November 10, 2025 at 2:21 AM
he is fuckin arms all over the place angry af
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After their resounding victory in Tuesday’s elections, the Democrats had no choice but to surrender.
November 10, 2025 at 12:59 AM
After their resounding victory in Tuesday’s elections, the Democrats had no choice but to surrender.
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You can have enormous frustration over the fact that air traffic controllers have to work with no pay, and already were understaffed, while at the same time being furious about Dens caving on healthcare costs. (I am.)
& if you think reopening the govt fixes ATC, you haven’t been paying attention.
& if you think reopening the govt fixes ATC, you haven’t been paying attention.
November 10, 2025 at 12:52 AM
You can have enormous frustration over the fact that air traffic controllers have to work with no pay, and already were understaffed, while at the same time being furious about Dens caving on healthcare costs. (I am.)
& if you think reopening the govt fixes ATC, you haven’t been paying attention.
& if you think reopening the govt fixes ATC, you haven’t been paying attention.
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God the number of times I have been through this with the same damned bus of clowns in the senate. They need to go.
November 10, 2025 at 12:52 AM
God the number of times I have been through this with the same damned bus of clowns in the senate. They need to go.
This quote from Dr. King is sadly still so relevant.
November 9, 2025 at 10:33 PM
This quote from Dr. King is sadly still so relevant.
The woman in front of me at the checkout line was shocked at her $11 head of lettuce. I bought a $10 half gallon of milk that was set to expire in five weeks, and when I got it home it was sour.
It’s not just bananas and coffee and tariffs. The US food systems, like most things here, are broken.
It’s not just bananas and coffee and tariffs. The US food systems, like most things here, are broken.
Groceries saw their biggest jump in nearly three years last month, a worrisome sign for inflation-weary shoppers. Tariffs are contributing to higher prices for imported staples like bananas and coffee.
Grocery prices have jumped up, and there's no relief in sight
Groceries saw their biggest jump in nearly three years last month, a worrisome sign for inflation-weary shoppers. Tariffs are contributing to higher prices for imported staples like bananas and coffee.
n.pr
November 9, 2025 at 10:27 PM
The woman in front of me at the checkout line was shocked at her $11 head of lettuce. I bought a $10 half gallon of milk that was set to expire in five weeks, and when I got it home it was sour.
It’s not just bananas and coffee and tariffs. The US food systems, like most things here, are broken.
It’s not just bananas and coffee and tariffs. The US food systems, like most things here, are broken.
Wait, Dems are about to end the shutdown without protecting our health care, but instead funding tons of military construction, more police, and protection for themselves?!
Of course I’m not surprised, but I still feel sickened.
Of course I’m not surprised, but I still feel sickened.
November 9, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Wait, Dems are about to end the shutdown without protecting our health care, but instead funding tons of military construction, more police, and protection for themselves?!
Of course I’m not surprised, but I still feel sickened.
Of course I’m not surprised, but I still feel sickened.
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A bit of good news: I think you'd all be pleasantly surprised by how resistant the undergrads are becoming to AI. Institutions have lost their minds on this front, but more and more the students themselves are saying "no" to this horribly corrosive technology.
November 8, 2025 at 7:37 PM
A bit of good news: I think you'd all be pleasantly surprised by how resistant the undergrads are becoming to AI. Institutions have lost their minds on this front, but more and more the students themselves are saying "no" to this horribly corrosive technology.
Turns out the $8 artisan crackers are about as delicious as a communion wafer.
November 8, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Turns out the $8 artisan crackers are about as delicious as a communion wafer.
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With appearances by @britticisms.bsky.social, @zoezolbrod.bsky.social, Gina Frangello, @meganstielstra.bsky.social, and the all-star band of @marydeereynolds.bsky.social, Amalea Tshilds, @beanatitagain.bsky.social, Angela James, L. Wyatt, Julie Pomerleau & Jeanine O'Toole.
CHICAGO! We are getting the band back together for ONE NIGHT ONLY to celebrate Sinéad with words, music, and cake. Dec 17 at the Hideout. Proceeds go to @icirr.bsky.social
Nothing Compares to Her: A Salute to Sinéad | Hideout Chicago
Nothing Compares to Her: A Salute to Sinéad The late Sinéad O’Connor was a singular talent whose soaring voice and fearless advocacy for children, the LGBTQ community, and anyone being crushed by th...
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November 7, 2025 at 3:21 PM
With appearances by @britticisms.bsky.social, @zoezolbrod.bsky.social, Gina Frangello, @meganstielstra.bsky.social, and the all-star band of @marydeereynolds.bsky.social, Amalea Tshilds, @beanatitagain.bsky.social, Angela James, L. Wyatt, Julie Pomerleau & Jeanine O'Toole.
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If you are dealing with a lapse in SNAP benefits in Alaska:
The Food Bank of Alaska has a list of food resources - for Anchorage & Mat-Su here's a list of hot meals and food pantry hours:
foodbankofalaska.org/hubfs/Websit...
The Food Bank of Alaska has a list of food resources - for Anchorage & Mat-Su here's a list of hot meals and food pantry hours:
foodbankofalaska.org/hubfs/Websit...
November 7, 2025 at 8:06 PM
If you are dealing with a lapse in SNAP benefits in Alaska:
The Food Bank of Alaska has a list of food resources - for Anchorage & Mat-Su here's a list of hot meals and food pantry hours:
foodbankofalaska.org/hubfs/Websit...
The Food Bank of Alaska has a list of food resources - for Anchorage & Mat-Su here's a list of hot meals and food pantry hours:
foodbankofalaska.org/hubfs/Websit...
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Native Movement, a non-profit advocacy organization, is providing emergency grants of $500-$800 to Alaska Native households impacted by the suspension of SNAP
www.nativemovement.org/nm-blog/2025...
www.nativemovement.org/nm-blog/2025...
Supplementary SNAP Assistance Application — Native Movement
Applications are open! If your food assistance has been suspended, please apply. Native Movement seeks to provide single one-time grants of $500-$800 per qualifying household impacted by the suspensio...
www.nativemovement.org
November 7, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Native Movement, a non-profit advocacy organization, is providing emergency grants of $500-$800 to Alaska Native households impacted by the suspension of SNAP
www.nativemovement.org/nm-blog/2025...
www.nativemovement.org/nm-blog/2025...