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Yolanda

@yap617.bsky.social

Collects stamps, WW2 pocket guides. WIP about a Vietnam War corpsman in NSA Hospital DaNang (1967). Two middle grade historical fiction books, son of a diplomat in DC (1982-3). Enjoys πŸ“Ί classic movies and ⚾️,πŸ€.

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2026 is America's 250th Birthday, but how many even know that? "Semiquincentennial" is a mouthful compared to "Bicentennial," and 200 is a nice round number, but in 1976, the Bicentennial spirit permeated everyday life beyond July 4th in a nation trying to shed its '70s malaise.

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Markets are betting on a T.A.C.O. Tuesday.

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Pile of Portuguese stamps πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Ή

Pile of Portuguese stamps πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Ή

Stack of Swedish stamps πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ

Stack of Swedish stamps πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ

Pile of Swiss stamps πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­

Pile of Swiss stamps πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­

New stamps! #philately #stampcollecting

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I want a looong book on the history of "small wars" of choice by states.

Everything from Rome sending a legion to Judea to bring the client kingdom in line, to the chevauchee of the Hundred Years' War to the American Indian wars and the current American attitude of punitive expedition.

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I had a relative who started giving people ball point pens when her dementia got really bad, don't know what made me think of that just now

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Illustration from Lente by Jac. P. Thijsse, illustrated by L.W.R. Wenckebach, Jan van Oort, and Jan Voerman, Netherlands, 1906. #booksky #artsky #naturesky

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Magazine cover featuring an illustration of several cyclists racing on city streets.

Magazine cover featuring an illustration of several cyclists racing on city streets.

The New Yorker magazine
March 9, 1929

🎨Theodore G Haupt

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It took Trump 10 days to create an energy crisis reminiscent of the 1970s, replace Ayatollah Khamenei with Ayatollah Khamenei, and weaken our alliances worldwide. He put American servicemembers in harm’s way, resulting in seven deaths. None of this made you safer or better off.

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She’s running

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It’s OK if you begin Evacuation Day celebrations early. In fact, I recommend it.

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Or Q-tip β€” quit taking it personally

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Very nice!

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9 March 1996
#WASP – Women Airforce Service Pilots
U.S. Postal Service honors WASP leader Jacqueline (Jackie) Cochran with a stamp.
The stamp shows Jackie and remembers ...

09.03.2026 14:19 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
Watercolor painting of a Queen Triggerfish, Balistes vetula. The IUCN lists this Western Atlantic triggerfish as near threatened. While some countries protect its breeding grounds, near Brazil, stocks have decreased by more than 90% due to overfishing. 

I’m painting one reef fish per day for 100 days with the hope of building a community.
It’s about how art becomes connection. If you love the ocean, curiosity is enough. 🐠

Watercolor painting of a Queen Triggerfish, Balistes vetula. The IUCN lists this Western Atlantic triggerfish as near threatened. While some countries protect its breeding grounds, near Brazil, stocks have decreased by more than 90% due to overfishing. I’m painting one reef fish per day for 100 days with the hope of building a community. It’s about how art becomes connection. If you love the ocean, curiosity is enough. 🐠

100 Days of Reef Fish
Beautiful Reef Fish 6/10: Queen Triggerfish, Balistes vetula. The IUCN lists this Western Atlantic triggerfish as near threatened. Some countries protect its breeding grounds, but near Brazil, stocks have decreased by 90%

#sciart #marinelife #coralreefs #dothe100daysproject

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Why Trump’s war on Iran is definitely taking place What's it like to re-read Baudrillard as bombs fall on Tehran?

if you want to understand how trump talked himself into an war of choice to overthrow the government of iran, you have to start where all discussions of great wartime leaders start:

with french postmodernists and SUNSET BOULEVARD

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Don’t worry, America. The House Republican majority is working hard for you at Trump’s golf resort in Miami this week.

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Mountain landscape purple violet ink

Mountain landscape purple violet ink

Osterreich πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ή #stamps #philately #stampcollecting

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I think this is about the temperature but honestly it works for decades as well

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"Meet the Mets - Official Song of the New York #Mets" - Vintage copy of the original 45 RPM record! #MLB #LGM #Baseball #History

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Hey Professor Economist?

No policy makers learned any lessons from COVID.

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Mali Scott C50a (1967), MNH.

Airmail souvenir sheet issued for the World Scout Jamboree in Spokane, featuring knotwork, radio communication, and a central commemorative label. Bright color and full original gum.

bdfarrands.com/product/mali...

#Stamps #StampCollecting #Philately #Mali #Scouting

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A serious looking child, formally dressed in sleeveless jumper shirt, tie, shorts and grey socks is attempting to walk on home-made tin can stilts

A serious looking child, formally dressed in sleeveless jumper shirt, tie, shorts and grey socks is attempting to walk on home-made tin can stilts

Tin can stilts

(Things to Make, 1963)
Artist: G Robinson

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Mirror of the Thaw (2026)
Art Print: www.inprnt.com/gallery/ryot...

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Four birdy rubber stamp designs- Pigeon Post, All-Jay Delivery, Peck & Ship, and For You (Quail chicks!)

Four birdy rubber stamp designs- Pigeon Post, All-Jay Delivery, Peck & Ship, and For You (Quail chicks!)

Some new rubber stamp designs! πŸ¦βœ‰οΈ

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On Sunday the weekly Tlacolula de Matamoros market brings people from all over Oaxaca to buy and sell. Buy some nice meat and other taco ingredients, fry these in the β€˜smoke corridor’ and eat. Delicious, lovely and colorful.

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Washington Air National Guard members activated to assist in Iran war

Members of the Washington Air National Guard have been activated to support U.S. military action against Iran as part of Operation Epic Fury, a military spokesperson confirmed.

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Economy so bad, can’t pay attention anymore

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Messy digital collage of birdy postal logos

Messy digital collage of birdy postal logos

Original from March 2022. And here's my reference collage with original logos!

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A playful poster graphic featuring flat illustrations of national postal services around the world that use bird logos. From March 2022

A playful poster graphic featuring flat illustrations of national postal services around the world that use bird logos. From March 2022

Postal services around the world that use birds as logos. One of my favorite poster graphics I've made! πŸ¦βœ‰οΈ

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