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@afrwriter.bsky.social

Retired editor and writer; lover of books, dogs, and gardening; believer in compassion and democracy.

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A 165 year old Giant Sequoia chilling in Tonbridge, the Kingdom of Kent

A 165 year old Giant Sequoia chilling in Tonbridge, the Kingdom of Kent

Churches are rubbish at hide & seek πŸ™„

03.01.2026 14:27 β€” πŸ‘ 220    πŸ” 22    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ‘‡πŸ½

17.12.2025 04:34 β€” πŸ‘ 7488    πŸ” 4021    πŸ’¬ 146    πŸ“Œ 139

Thank you for leading me to Cascayde.

20.12.2025 20:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Sooo pretty! This would be a fine everyday reminder of our Canadian friends.

20.12.2025 20:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Just sending you some love, Jack.

20.12.2025 20:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Also, too often, I wake feeling like Grumpy Monkey.

20.12.2025 20:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Is that a "poo" using the "ugh" to emphasize a feeling of "ew"?

20.12.2025 20:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Rhy. Carol Lynn 'Carrot Head'

Rhy. Carol Lynn 'Carrot Head'

Blooms like clockwork every six months, Rhy Carol Lynn 'Carrot Head'. I just adore the colors.

We all need more flowers.

26.06.2025 00:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

So glad I discovered your queue. It has brightened my day.

20.12.2025 20:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Oh, Bert! I am in love with you.

20.12.2025 19:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Otherworldly

16.06.2025 08:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This is important! Love and acceptance is what this is about.
we are all welcome and we all belong here.

03.06.2025 21:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1024    πŸ” 230    πŸ’¬ 9    πŸ“Œ 11
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The man who launched an attempted coup on the United States in 2020 and instigated an insurrection at the Capitol that resulted in five deaths now claims that people in Los Angeles are launching an insurrection. They’re not.
[Cartoon by Adam Zyglis]

13.06.2025 19:15 β€” πŸ‘ 3975    πŸ” 1240    πŸ’¬ 62    πŸ“Œ 30
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Opinion | The U.S. Deported This Chinese Scientist, in a Decision That Changed World History

Bad choices and misfortune: Trump weakens America with his push to deport #internationalstudents. McCarthyism repeats itself.

30.05.2025 16:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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My Holiday Goal: Catch the Wiper! πŸ€—

27.05.2025 15:25 β€” πŸ‘ 309    πŸ” 32    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 2

Trans genocide: This is a frightening and heartbreaking account about choosing to leave the U.S. to survive.
open.substack.com/pub/lucid/p/...

14.05.2025 18:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Episcopal Church refuses to resettle white Afrikaners, citing moral opposition The church said it's terminating a decades-long partnership with the federal government to help refugees arriving in the U.S., citing moral opposition to resettling white Afrikaners from South Africa.

The church said it's terminating a decades-long partnership with the federal government to help refugees arriving in the U.S., citing moral opposition to resettling white Afrikaners from South Africa.

12.05.2025 19:14 β€” πŸ‘ 36088    πŸ” 9113    πŸ’¬ 1471    πŸ“Œ 1069
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β€œThey’re trying to kidnap someone” On the scene of a brutal ICE arrest in Worcester, Massachusetts.

@billshaner.bsky.social reports from the scene of a brutal ICE arrest in Worcester, Massachusetts: www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

10.05.2025 14:08 β€” πŸ‘ 13454    πŸ” 5398    πŸ’¬ 1208    πŸ“Œ 495

So let me get this straight: masks are bad and un-American if worn to fight a pandemic, but good if worn by people claiming to be government agents when they kidnap people off the street

10.05.2025 15:06 β€” πŸ‘ 39820    πŸ” 11318    πŸ’¬ 982    πŸ“Œ 485
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I find her hate so tiring. The poison is eating her alive.

09.05.2025 13:29 β€” πŸ‘ 4314    πŸ” 561    πŸ’¬ 864    πŸ“Œ 117

Here's an article from seven years ago about Miller's immigrant roots. All I can do is shake my head.

09.05.2025 23:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Newark mayor, New Jersey candidate for governor Ras Baraka arrested after refusing to leave ICE facility NEWARK, NJ β€” Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was taken into custody Thursday afternoon after allegedly committing trespass and defying multiple warnings from federal

Civil disobedience by an elected official defending his constituents is something we should applaud. This is bringing the fight…
www.shorenewsnetwork.com/2025/05/09/n...

09.05.2025 19:31 β€” πŸ‘ 17439    πŸ” 4815    πŸ’¬ 476    πŸ“Œ 281
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Dad vs mom.. 🀣

08.05.2025 12:35 β€” πŸ‘ 236    πŸ” 23    πŸ’¬ 18    πŸ“Œ 3

#TKingfisher, the humor, kindness, and love of #Swordheart has brightened this trying time for me. I am glad to have met you, Halla, Sarkis, Zale, the gnole, and Prettyfoot the ox through BlueSky.

08.05.2025 20:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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RFK Jr and Statistics:

05.05.2025 16:06 β€” πŸ‘ 11786    πŸ” 3964    πŸ’¬ 313    πŸ“Œ 306
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Trump Cuts Threaten Free Vaccine Program for Kids Amid Measles Outbreak -Dr. Ali Sherif normally gives about 50 doses of the measles vaccine to children each month at his clinic in Hobbs, New Mexico, near the Texas state line.

Trump Cuts Threaten Free Vaccine Program for Kids Amid Measles Outbreak www.medscape.com/s/viewarticl...

27.04.2025 22:24 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Andry JosΓ© HernΓ‘ndez Romero

Andry JosΓ© HernΓ‘ndez Romero

Andry JosΓ© HernΓ‘ndez Romero, I remember you, even if I do not know how to articulate my horror, rage, & sorrow at your treatment by my government.

No one has heard from you in 43 days.

As vigil, I’m posting a photo of you every day until you are returned from El Salvador.

27.04.2025 01:02 β€” πŸ‘ 41787    πŸ” 10827    πŸ’¬ 608    πŸ“Œ 434

I am thankful that Yadira Caraveo plans to run again. #coloradodistrict8 #yadiracaraveo

25.04.2025 19:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨🚨🚨BREAKING NEWS: Was just passed this from a fellow service academy grad. A Coast Guard Academy graduate posted this. They are reporting that ICE entered base housing and took a USCG spouse. I can’t confirm this but I’m calling for answers from the Coast Guard and Congress. This is unacceptable.

25.04.2025 00:09 β€” πŸ‘ 24047    πŸ” 9745    πŸ’¬ 1040    πŸ“Œ 721