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mmchurchman.bsky.social
Liberal grandmother, knitter, tennis player, Episcopalian, musician, baseball fan (Nationals), exerciser, Master Naturalist, reader, optimist (against all odds)
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Once again I am proud of my church for taking a stand.

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I bought two pairs of tennis shoes I don't need yet in anticipation of terrifying caused shortages and price hikes in the coming year.

submitted 25 days ago • 1 comment

will the new pope emerge with a Cubs or White Sox cap

submitted 25 days ago • 84 comments

Even the smallest performing arts organizations are facing financial crises after pulling themselves back together after the pandemic. Contribute generously to your favorite local choruses, theater companies, orchestras, etc. Music and the other arts are essential to our humanity.

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submitted 29 days ago • 19 comments

As a May 4 birthday girl, I endorse this message

submitted 28 days ago • 0 comments

After my birthday dinner marking the end of a decade, a dramatic rainbow appeared, and this morning a robin built a nest just outside my second story bathroom window where I'll be able to watch her every morning while I brush my teeth. So despite my fears, the year leading to 80 holds promises.

submitted 28 days ago • 0 comments

House sparrows go completely silent and disappear from my yard whenever a hawk flies over. They don’t help the hawk. I wish US voters were as smart as birds.

submitted 51 days ago • 282 comments

Do these caves come in human size?

submitted 69 days ago • 0 comments

Tongue in cheek history of Cyprus

submitted 80 days ago • 1 comment

Just another bunch of experts! Who needs experts? Those of us who aren't threatened by other's hard won expertise.

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I don't want to get the flu. Convene the acientists! Develop the 2025 caccine.

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Zelensky was amazing in today's encounter

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NEW: “Kennedy paused a multimillion dollar project to create a new Covid-19 vaccine in pill form on Tuesday, and the Food and Drug Administration canceled an advisory committee meeting on updating next season’s flu vaccine.” newrepublic.com/post/192059/...

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The FAA is close to canceling a $2.4 billion contract with Verizon to overhaul the communications system that serves as the backbone of the nation’s air traffic control and is awarding the work to Musk’s Starlink. Follow the money and see where it goes.

submitted 95 days ago • 607 comments

A trifecta.

submitted 95 days ago • 902 comments

When I was RIFFED during the Reagan administration while on maternity leave, they gave us 30 days notice so I returned to work with my six week old nursing infant with the attitude "what can they do, fire me?".

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Ready Fire Aim is a lousy way to govern.

submitted 95 days ago • 2738 comments