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connielavon.bsky.social
Mom, granny, wife, outdoor enthusiast, maker, genetic genealogist. 🇨🇦 Keeps too many rocks. Living on the land of the Stó:lō and Nlaka’pamux.
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Worst. Episode. EVER.

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www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

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"I always hesitate to bring my political beliefs into this space. I don’t think my listeners would expect that from me and some of you will find it disappointing: not what you were looking for... " [1 of 2]

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If you’ve never heard of Delia Derbyshire, investigate her contribution to rock music as we know it.

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Containing the Flood open.substack.com/pub/thinkbig...

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Thinking about this generation…

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Henry Edward Levine became a citizen in 1916, despite not even knowing what port he entered the U.S. from or the name of the ship he came on. But yes, please lecture contemporary immigrants about how your ancestors did it "the right way."

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A lifetime of work on the behalf of others!

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These singers sing truth to power.

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If you’re a government employee, thank you for your service & here’s a resource you may find helpful. Stay strong. www.civilservicestrong.org

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Historians and genealogists rely on these records that belong to the citizens.

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A bizarre situation to be in. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

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I’ve been thinking about this man’s choice recently: Taking a risk and doing what is right. www.bbc.com/news/world-e...

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Another in the #babyitscoldoutside series Stó:lō #fraserriver Islléleqw #Isolillockpeak

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Was so cold we had to include booties! Next we will be heading into slush mode…

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In case you missed it, the Pope acted swiftly to defend refugees and immigrants.

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Hell yeah lawyers

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The ABA supports the rule of law. Read full message: www.americanbar.org/news/abanews...

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All the best dogs are wearing ‘em!

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Stay strong, trusted US civil servants! Photo from last week in Hawaii.

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My daughter and brother-in-law work in medical research. Where would we be without this funding and these jobs?

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Last week on the Big Island: Sunrise in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Thank you to the land protectors.

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Two historical novels that were remarkably instructive about the current times: “The Postcard” by Anne Berest (based on her family’s history in WW II France) and “The Lost Book of Bonn” by Brianna Labuskes (based on real events during and after WW II Germany).

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Mission accomplished! #kilauea

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My first #placesyoucanknit post at Bluesky. Appropriately, it’s the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Hat by Nancy Bates.

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Happy birthday to my friend and hiking buddy @moonlibersat.bsky.social

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I’m very fond of rocks that are easy to identify! And too big to carry home!

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Worth a read. linkedthroughslavery.com/unearthing-t... #linkeddescendants

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Oh, to be Cooper! #luckydog #whorescuedwho #redtickcoonhound

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I am so grateful for this amazing view that is a couple of blocks away from my home. The snowiest peak left of centre is Islléleqw #Isolillockpeak which means “two heads” in the Halq̓eméylem language. Reflection courtesy of Stó:lō #fraserriver #morningdogwalk

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Starting my 65th trip around the sun with a hike to my favourite view. Photo by Moon. Territory of the Stó:lō and Nlaka’pamux

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