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Mom of a really smart young man. Former history professor. Medievalist. Genealogist. Reader. I enjoy tall tales and finding the truth in them. Yinzer. Happily married and living in a cottage by the Pacific Ocean. Oh, and I like football. Both kinds.
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Oh my, yes!

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Saw this at my local store today. It made me giggle. #BiMart

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Do you love libraries? Let them know!

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I didn't know I needed this until I saw it. Bet you need it, too! #parrot #chariot #parrotchariot

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Beautiful Norman architecture!

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Made me laugh.

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We should all wake up looking this good!

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Lots of writing scheduled for me today. Need to get in 2500 words, meeting with my critique group, then time to polish my article about the Venerable Bede. #writing

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Who knew there is a correct way to eat a hotdog?!?

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Happy Valentine's Day!

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Eight years ago, the incredibly talented John Granberg painted this portrait of my husband and his horse, Leon. youtu.be/HkTjtHrfNOM?...

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Sometimes, good things happen when you don't expect them. Today, I got the day off (with pay!) b/c it is snowing & sleeting at my workplace, but only raining where I live, 45 mins away. That meant I spent the day working on my writing, and got an add'l 3000+ words written. Hooray for me! 🎉🥳

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Lots of folks demonstrating how to get along today. Aotearoa, New Zealand for the win!

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Want to learn more about the history and culture of Yorkshire? This is your opportunity. Pay what you can. It's that easy.

submitted 10 days ago • 1 comment

Dance! In the rain. In the snow. Next to a lake. Dance wherever you are. (Bus drivers, please remain seated and keep your eyes on the road while you dance. Thank you!)

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Time to fix an error. Took me about one minute. You can do it too!

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I love these bits of history from pre-1000(ish) Europe. They remind me why I feel in love with the early medieval world so many years ago. If you love all things archeology, you should follow @alisonfisk.bsky.social

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More evidence that 1) the views from my house are gorgeous 2) I am unable to learn b/c I think that THIS time I can get a photo of the moon 3) I need to either get a new phone with a better camera (this one is 7+ years old) or get a real camera. Taken from my driveway while in my jammies! 😂

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Go to your library, get a card, & use the resources. In my little town of about 10K our library has books, magazines, puzzles, maps, games, fishing poles, places to meet, computers, videos & DVDs, story hour, writing clubs, a death cafe, and so much more. Add in all that Libby has to offer and wow!

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All sorts of people enjoying coffee and books today.

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Wooden tankard with a lion on top. Who knew such things exist? I bet it kept others from stealing your beer whole you stepped away. I mean, a lion IS guarding this drink after all!

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This is how you know it is time to get a new phone. The real thing is very beautiful, but you'll have to trust me, I guess. 🤷‍♀️

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This is the perfect afternoon to take a walk in the sunshine, eat healthy food, and talk to the people I love. (this, from a gal who LOVES football but today's game - not so much)

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Just as funny on a Sunday afternoon!

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These are drop-dead gorgeous! Be sure to read the alt text-so much more info included. And follow @alisonfisk.bsky.social for more archaeological wonders.

submitted 15 days ago • 2 comments

Looking for some basic info regarding how crimes were investigated in Pennsylvania in the 1860s for a novel I am writing. I'm a fan of authenticity & historical accuracy, but I don't know how to find this info. 😳 #authorproblems #firstbookblues #crime #1860s #Pennsylvania

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