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Studying the Powell Family Papers held at W&M - an unconventional 19th century family from Loudoun County, VA. BLM; LGBTQIA+ Ally; Pro-Choice; Jesus Follower; Former Big Four Audit Sr Mgr; Pronouns: She/Her http://alisonherring.com

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Ridiculous video showing trump wearing a crown flying a fighter het that’s dropping feces on protestors.

Ridiculous video showing trump wearing a crown flying a fighter het that’s dropping feces on protestors.

A FIGHTER JET buzzed the protestors in Williamsburg, & the crowd near me agreed it felt intentional & ominous. THEN I found out about the trump AI video. Did anyone else experience this - particularly locations near an airforce base? Little Rock?

19.10.2025 13:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Protestor with β€œdecide your place in history” sign

Protestor with β€œdecide your place in history” sign

Honk for Democracy

Honk for Democracy

No Kings protestors

No Kings protestors

Crowds in Williamsburg for No Kings

Crowds in Williamsburg for No Kings

No Kings Williamsburg, VA
#NoKings

18.10.2025 23:10 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Well done tonight!! πŸ’™πŸ’™πŸ’™πŸ’™πŸ’™

10.10.2025 04:16 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Yeah…. 😬

10.10.2025 04:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I think Spanberger was strong and demonstrated good leadership and good sense, but Earl-Sears was off the rails with her appalling behavior and irrational comments.
#VaDebate

10.10.2025 01:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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How TikTok keeps its users scrolling for hours a day Washington Post reporters analyzed data from over 800 TikTok users to learn how the app turns people into power users, some of whom spend hours per day scrolling.

Interesting!! Now do FB & IG! πŸ‘€
Also interesting - no mention of the role US Gov't will have in this. The omission seems conspicuous and suspicious.

www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/int...

08.10.2025 16:23 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I opened this app to see itf anyone else watched. It felt like propaganda. They portrayed Bondi in a bizarrely strong light. Then, there was the border story where they blamed the crisis on Biden then said Trump fixed it. WTH?!

08.10.2025 05:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I opened this app to see it anyone else watched. It felt like propaganda. They portrayed Bondi in a bizarrely strong light. Then, there was the border story where they blamed the crisis on Biden then said Trump fixed it. WTH?!

08.10.2025 05:50 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

This is a great read!!! I never thought about all the services needed to support the people fighting forest fires. This was really enlightening on a lot of levels. I recommend this!!!

19.09.2025 15:23 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
An image of the cover of Dr. Wulf's book titled, "Lineage: Genealogy and the Power of Connection in Early America."

An image of the cover of Dr. Wulf's book titled, "Lineage: Genealogy and the Power of Connection in Early America."

I'm looking forward to hearing from Dr. @kawulf.bsky.social
the Virginia Museum of History and Culture this week! If you're in Richmond, I recommend this! #RVA #SkyStorians #HistorySky #Twitterstorians

secure.virginiahistory.org/3934/4196?fb...

10.09.2025 04:57 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
A sign welcoming visitors to The Valentine, the Richmond Region Tourism Visitor Center. It Says "Welcome" and "Bienvenidos!"

A sign welcoming visitors to The Valentine, the Richmond Region Tourism Visitor Center. It Says "Welcome" and "Bienvenidos!"

I worked on my research today at @thevalentinerva.bsky.social in #RVA!! They have great archives in addition to being a museum. I was in a rabbit hole on the portrait artist William J. Hubard. The museum has a newly renovated reading room for researchers, and it's great!! I recommend it!

10.09.2025 04:42 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

β€œPapers, please”

23.08.2025 17:51 β€” πŸ‘ 7158    πŸ” 2428    πŸ’¬ 298    πŸ“Œ 84
Scooby
I am as white as a hotel towel, and the closest thing to Mexican I am was a single all inclusive resort stay in Cancun. I put a Mexican flag sticker on my old Tacoma abd was promptly pulled over by ICE in San Antonio. I'm happy to waste their time
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RookaTX
This is the way

Scooby β€’ RookaTX
Their big question was like, "why the sticker" I told them it was on the truck when I bought it-and they suggested I remove it. Obnoxious creatures.
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Scooby I am as white as a hotel towel, and the closest thing to Mexican I am was a single all inclusive resort stay in Cancun. I put a Mexican flag sticker on my old Tacoma abd was promptly pulled over by ICE in San Antonio. I'm happy to waste their time 1d RookaTX This is the way Scooby β€’ RookaTX Their big question was like, "why the sticker" I told them it was on the truck when I bought it-and they suggested I remove it. Obnoxious creatures. 1d

White woman puts Mexican flag on her truck to waste ICE’s time.

21.08.2025 04:59 β€” πŸ‘ 36174    πŸ” 9579    πŸ’¬ 933    πŸ“Œ 985

Yikes!!

24.08.2025 03:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I saw it!! πŸ˜‰

11.08.2025 05:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I did not see that coming!! Bravo to the writers!!

11.08.2025 05:11 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Kristen!! 😜

11.08.2025 05:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I agree!! His reaction in the end felt off. I understand his fury over Gladys, but he should have kept his word and not made her marry.

11.08.2025 05:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

THIS!!!! 100% THIS!!!

11.08.2025 05:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That was wild!!

11.08.2025 05:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
a close up of a woman 's face wearing a red and black dress and earrings . Alt: Actress in The Gilded Age looking shocked!!

WHAT?! There’s only 8 episodes?!

04.08.2025 02:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Julian Fellows better NOT break our hearts again!! We’re still not over the last death!! 😱🀯😭

04.08.2025 02:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Amen!!

04.08.2025 02:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Agreed!!

04.08.2025 02:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Acclaimed actress Ashlie Atkinson portraying Mamie Fish in β€œThe Gilded Age.” She’s pointing out the divorce of Mrs. Astor’s daughter whole sipping tea mischievously.

Acclaimed actress Ashlie Atkinson portraying Mamie Fish in β€œThe Gilded Age.” She’s pointing out the divorce of Mrs. Astor’s daughter whole sipping tea mischievously.

Mrs. Fish is so messy! But actually, she’s calling out the hypocrisy of Mrs Astor & the rules of high society. She’s the hero!! She’s advocating for Aurora Fain, Mrs Astor’s daughter, and sooo many other women. Three cheers for Mamie Fish!! πŸ‘πŸ€©πŸ˜Ž
#TheGildedAge #GildedAge
@ashlieatkinson.bsky.social

04.08.2025 02:29 β€” πŸ‘ 41    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
β€œThe Gilded Age; Season 3, Episode 7;” followed by emojis of a shocked face.

β€œThe Gilded Age; Season 3, Episode 7;” followed by emojis of a shocked face.

What?!?!??!!!?
#TheGildedAge #GildedAge

04.08.2025 02:21 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This is a great point!!

28.07.2025 05:42 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Agreed!!

28.07.2025 05:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yeah - I couldn’t help but think how much happier Gladys would have been with him - even if the marriage wasn’t a good idea. She could have lived her own life in NYC society, and he wouldn’t have been mean to her.

28.07.2025 05:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Yeah - and asking him to leave the next day was rough - especially after he just told her that they felt like family to him. Sheesh!

28.07.2025 05:35 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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