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mdbarber.bsky.social
Retired communications pro and current Gig Harbor, WA mayor who loves weaving, gardening, family and the PNW. Views here are my own.
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Good grief! Another reason i rely on this newslwtter they point iut these errors. We all need to share the truth! open.substack.com/pub/newsguar...

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This interview with former Secretary of State Blinken and @heathercoxrichardson is a must watch! open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...

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My third post today is really just some of the unique shuttles in her collection. I am wondering about the uses for those with the threads on them. Why is the configuration in the middle the way it is? I appreciate everyone’s advice and input. These are so cool! #weaving

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Second item on which I need assistance identifying and determining uses from my great aunt’s collection is this single paddle. Again, what’s it for a what am I missing? #weaving

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Question for the weavers among us. I learned to weave from my great aunt who was an art teacher. I’m now unpacking her equipment and need help identifying a couple items. These are identical paddles (?) but what are they for? What are the missing pieces? Thank for your help. #weaving

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This is why we need to keep making noise and speaking up. For the others…for now. open.substack.com/pub/johnpavl...

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February 9, 2025

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February 4, 2025:

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Thank you @murray.senate.gov. Where are your colleagues? What will be done to stop this?

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February 2, 2025

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I hope a lot of journalists and even more of our national elected officials do so!

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Among the USAID reports now taken offline by Elon Musk's "Doge" is the one I used on Tuesday to prove the US has spent exactly $0 on condoms for Gaza, not $50 million — false information the White House press secretary said she got from Elon Musk's "Doge" www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...

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This is why Congressional Democrats should be breaking down the doors of whatever facility manages payments and seizing control of the federal treasury because people are going to die as a result of the budget they passed and the money they allocated not being distributed according to the law.

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January 21, 2025

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I LOVE THIS!

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What a remarkable woman Cecile Richards was. May we all lead by her example and remember this quotation in the days to come. open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...

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Please. Do what is right. Every time. Build community and not chaos. Every time. @heathercoxrichardson open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...

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Thank you, @potus for your years of service. We are a much stronger people because of your service.

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I stand w Rep Petersen and her fight for remote voting in the US House. Let’s get rid of these out of date rules and support our members balancing work and family. Please. pettersen.house.gov/news/documen...

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Hillary’s email server would like a word

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We MUST stop him. And support our local communities.

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January 18, 2025

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This is important.

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Donald Trump launched a crypto currency. This is going to go down in history as the most corrupt self centered President in history. I PROMISE

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Helpful ICE Information from JB Pritzger of Chicago, IL. Please share!

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Please know that the decision to cancel the traditional Inauguration Ceremony was made by President-elect Trump and his Inaugural Committee. 1/

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This story is one big reason im such a supporter of our current President, and not the incoming Fotus. open.substack.com/pub/contrari...

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They can’t.

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