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jackieogburn.bsky.social
Children's book writer, bibliophile, crazy cat lady, cranky Democrat
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I love that tubas are instruments of resistance and ridicule. Even better, the song, Bella Ciao, was the song of the Italian resistance in the 1940s.
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Boston knows a thing or two about resisting tyrants.
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I wonder who chose "Fortunate Son," to be played at that moment.
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Great poster from someone who know art history and Greek mythology.
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Krissy appears to be reconsidering the decision to sit next to you.
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Wow! Go Philly!
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Go Raleigh!
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Great, cut all the subsidies for oil companies.
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Alas, we will see more of this.
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In the early 80's, I was learning to play classical guitar. I was 25. After my lessons, I was walking down Broadway, and a couple was walking towards me. The guy looked at me, down at my guitar case, and back to my face and gave me a huge smile. It was Paul Simon.
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Pride and Prejudice, the Lord of the Rings trilogy and all of the Lord Peter Wimsey mysteries, more than twice.
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Here's my sign.
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How wonderful!
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I hope I live to see it.
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Yes, Vance and the Project 2025 crew could be worse, because more efficient. The fact that it might be less chaotic might make it feel relatively normal, but still enormously damaging.
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What do you think that will lead to? He already operates out of fear and rage.
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If you find out, please share, for Durham too.
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She's ready for her close-up, Mr. Harrow.
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Sadly, they have and will destroy a great deal.
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He lives in Florida now, but yes, someone needs to do this.
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I am bothered.
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"Un-happens" -- Merriam-Webster editors take note, please.
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Thank you.
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Good.
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I followed his blog post, he always gave me much to think about. Such a loss.
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My husband thought he was planting milkweed seeds and got this.
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I didn't think this could be more embarrassing, but I was wrong, so,so wrong.
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Wow, Pope Leo isn't wasting any time.
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That girl has horrible taste in men.
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No. He is a warped person.
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The rich want all the stuff for free.