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Type 1 Diabetes Dx 1970. 780G Insulin Pump, Abbott Instinct CGM with Automate Insulin Delivery. 81 years humble. SF-Fantasy fan, East-West studies, philosophy. Hon. D.D. Ms.D., ULC; FRC, S.I., C.U.P. Liberal. Cold War AF Vet for Peace. โ˜ฎ๏ธ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฒ

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Humboldt Redwoods State Park |

Humboldt Redwoods State Park | share.google/7UKGDsJcWJtu...

22.02.2026 02:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Let your love flow - The Bellamy Brothers (1976) HD
YouTube video by PS Cรฉsar Let your love flow - The Bellamy Brothers (1976) HD

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21.02.2026 17:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Memento Mori, Amor Fati An official website of the United States government

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21.02.2026 11:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
The Hidden History of Californiaโ€™s I-5 Grapevine
YouTube video by Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society The Hidden History of Californiaโ€™s I-5 Grapevine

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21.02.2026 03:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A stylized cover art for the book titled "Beyond the Mark: Ashes of the Hero," featuring a silhouette of a cloaked figure in a dark, magical forest. The figure, shrouded in shadow, is holding a glowing sword with a vibrant red hue. Intricate patterns adorn the figure's cloak, evoking a sense of mystery and fantasy. The background showcases an eerie forest with bare, twisted trees and ethereal lights, creating a mystical and foreboding atmosphere. In the distance, a castle with spires looms against a pale, glowing sky, adding a sense of adventure and danger to the scene. The title is prominently displayed at the top in bold, stylized lettering, with a vivid gradient effect that contrasts with the darker tones of the artwork. The overall composition conveys themes of heroism, darkness, and a journey into the unknown.

A stylized cover art for the book titled "Beyond the Mark: Ashes of the Hero," featuring a silhouette of a cloaked figure in a dark, magical forest. The figure, shrouded in shadow, is holding a glowing sword with a vibrant red hue. Intricate patterns adorn the figure's cloak, evoking a sense of mystery and fantasy. The background showcases an eerie forest with bare, twisted trees and ethereal lights, creating a mystical and foreboding atmosphere. In the distance, a castle with spires looms against a pale, glowing sky, adding a sense of adventure and danger to the scene. The title is prominently displayed at the top in bold, stylized lettering, with a vivid gradient effect that contrasts with the darker tones of the artwork. The overall composition conveys themes of heroism, darkness, and a journey into the unknown.

It still feels surreal that people connected with the first book, and I'd love to give something back.

If this post hits 500 shares, I'll make the Beyond The Mark eBook free for all of December.

No catch, just a thank you for the support and a push to keep me writing.

#Booksky #Author

21.11.2025 22:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 227    ๐Ÿ” 86    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 10    ๐Ÿ“Œ 6
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Only 12 hours left to grab Beyond The Mark for FREE before it goes back to its regular price. I rarely ask for shares, but let's do one big holiday push-please share so others can snag it too!

www.amazon.com/dp/B0DM96B5J9

#Booksky #eBook #Kindle #Free #Fantasy

05.12.2025 15:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 116    ๐Ÿ” 42    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3
A stylized cover art for the book titled "Beyond the Mark: Ashes of the Hero," featuring a silhouette of a cloaked figure in a dark, magical forest. The figure, shrouded in shadow, is holding a glowing sword with a vibrant red hue. Intricate patterns adorn the figure's cloak, evoking a sense of mystery and fantasy. The background showcases an eerie forest with bare, twisted trees and ethereal lights, creating a mystical and foreboding atmosphere. In the distance, a castle with spires looms against a pale, glowing sky, adding a sense of adventure and danger to the scene. The title is prominently displayed at the top in bold, stylized lettering, with a vivid gradient effect that contrasts with the darker tones of the artwork. The overall composition conveys themes of heroism, darkness, and a journey into the unknown.

A stylized cover art for the book titled "Beyond the Mark: Ashes of the Hero," featuring a silhouette of a cloaked figure in a dark, magical forest. The figure, shrouded in shadow, is holding a glowing sword with a vibrant red hue. Intricate patterns adorn the figure's cloak, evoking a sense of mystery and fantasy. The background showcases an eerie forest with bare, twisted trees and ethereal lights, creating a mystical and foreboding atmosphere. In the distance, a castle with spires looms against a pale, glowing sky, adding a sense of adventure and danger to the scene. The title is prominently displayed at the top in bold, stylized lettering, with a vivid gradient effect that contrasts with the darker tones of the artwork. The overall composition conveys themes of heroism, darkness, and a journey into the unknown.

UPDATE! ๐ŸŒน๐ŸŽ‰

I realize not many people have access to much right now, so I put the eBook version of Beyond The Mark down to the lowest I could on Amazon, which is $0.99

Hope this helps it become more accessible, I'd rather continue the story than make money, so I hope you enjoy!

#Fantasy #Author

11.06.2025 16:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1794    ๐Ÿ” 435    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 165    ๐Ÿ“Œ 43

Back to 15 hour work days for the first time in years.

At first it feels exciting. Momentum. Progress. Fire.

Then the compounding effect hits fast. Fatigue stacks. Decisions get heavier. Time disappears.

Building isn't always glamorous. Sometimes it's just endurance.

12.02.2026 13:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 107    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 6    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Last Days of the Late, Great State of California Book by Gentry, Curt

#BookSky #AlternativeHistory #1960s #California

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21.02.2026 01:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Seen on that other site...๐Ÿ˜†
What's really in the Epstein files!

17.02.2026 06:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4714    ๐Ÿ” 1425    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 81    ๐Ÿ“Œ 67

Wonderful. Just wonderful. An amazing story of perseverance.

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Be My Valentine Archives | The Saturday Evening Post Our Valentineโ€™s Day covers dating back to 1904 will warm your heart. To see every cover from The Saturday Evening Post, Become a member.

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18.02.2026 05:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Ghislaine Maxwell, a convicted child sex trafficker, gets gardening time, sports, therapy dogs, and spa products in prison.

Migrant children in custody are sleeping on concrete floors without enough food or clean water.

Our priorities are so fucked.

16.02.2026 05:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 25404    ๐Ÿ” 8461    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 557    ๐Ÿ“Œ 300
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16.02.2026 08:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 208    ๐Ÿ” 102    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 17    ๐Ÿ“Œ 4
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King of Hearts review โ€“ boisterously Rabelaisian anti-war satire Set during the first world war, Philippe de Brocaโ€™s drama imagines a French town booby-trapped by fleeing German forces

King of Hearts review โ€“ boisterously Rabelaisian anti-war satire www.theguardian.com/film/2018/ju...

16.02.2026 08:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
You Always Hurt The One You Love - The Mills Brothers
YouTube video by HerkulTuberkul You Always Hurt The One You Love - The Mills Brothers

Time for your musical education.
Here's a song you should know, that your brain should be fed, that your ears should be spoiled with;
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16.02.2026 02:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 513    ๐Ÿ” 69    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 36    ๐Ÿ“Œ 4

Shallow State: "REPEATING: Dems REALLY need to begin forcefully presenting a narrative that Trump is erratic AND unstable AND no longer able to carry out the duties of the presidency, which the entire world knows, and therefore -- he MUST be removed from office!
It's true. And it's time."

16.02.2026 08:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 95    ๐Ÿ” 24    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 6    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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King of Hearts | Rotten Tomatoes Discover reviews, ratings, and trailers for King of Hearts on Rotten Tomatoes. Stay updated with critic and audience scores today!

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I saw this in a small Art House cinema in a San Francisco alley down from a tiny Fish & Chips shop. 1968.

King of Hearts | Rotten Tomatoes share.google/500NAHziHtmh...

16.02.2026 08:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Nat King Cole's Tragic Death (on this day 15 February 1965) #shorts #quotes #history
YouTube video by Half Dust Half Deity Nat King Cole's Tragic Death (on this day 15 February 1965) #shorts #quotes #history

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16.02.2026 04:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Here's Steven Sinofsky of Microsoft sharing with Epstein what would seem to be private internal Microsoft information including from Ballmer. www.justice.gov/epstein/file... #doj #epstein #files #ballmer ๐Ÿ‘€โš–๏ธ๐Ÿ’ต

16.02.2026 01:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 22    ๐Ÿ” 13    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
Nat King Cole's Tragic Death (on this day 15 February 1965) #shorts #quotes #history
YouTube video by Half Dust Half Deity Nat King Cole's Tragic Death (on this day 15 February 1965) #shorts #quotes #history

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16.02.2026 01:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#NewsSky #PortlandMaine
#BeAKevin #Valentine

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The Fahrman Foundation

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15.02.2026 23:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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From The Vault | Maine's French Acadian Heritage On this episode we celebrate Maine's French Acadian heritage with two programs.

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#Maine #PBS
#Acadie #ForgottenHistory
#AcadianHeritage

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15.02.2026 01:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Great sitting down with Brian Tyler Cohen to talk about everything from the courage we saw in Minnesota, to how Democrats can be true to our values and get stuff done, to how weโ€™re building a community of changemakers at the Obama Foundation. youtube.com/watch?v=uI-hgSE5QIw

14.02.2026 20:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 18926    ๐Ÿ” 4511    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 520    ๐Ÿ“Œ 178
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I found the yearโ€™s first Pipevine swallowtail!!

Sometimes hope is found in something as small as a butterfly.
When everything feels heavy, I walk along the creek near home. The sound of water over rocks, sighting fresh blooms, the call of birds, remind me that the world still hums with quiet life.

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15.02.2026 00:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Spotify โ€“ Web Player

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14.02.2026 10:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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