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Charlotte Bennardo

@charbennardo.bsky.social

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MG, YA, & adult author of spec/romantic fic. Cat lover, swimmer/biker, handbell ringer, NE Patriots fan. Member of SFWA, NJRW, Authors Guild. Searching for agent/publisher.

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Charlotte Bennardo @charbennardo.bsky.social · 44m

So it's #NationalGrouchDay did everyone celebrate accordingly? We have plenty to be grouchy about.

oscar the grouch from sesame street is sitting in a trash can and saying `` me '' .

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Charlotte Bennardo @charbennardo.bsky.social · 4h

Critique group met last night- didn't agree with some suggested changes. So I moved on. No drama here.

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Charlotte Bennardo @charbennardo.bsky.social · 4h

Moving some of son's & DIL's stuff to their new house. Officially move out Saturday. Last child to leave the nest. I'm sad. House feels so empty. So I'm going to use this emotion and write. Beware, characters, I see no happy for you either!

sadness from inside out is crying and saying it 's ok ... i 'm fine .

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Charlotte Bennardo @charbennardo.bsky.social · 1d

Ok, who's got some happy? a gray fall day, but a nice lunch with a friend. Now, time to do some writing so I can channel the sadness as my last baby moves out of the house into his own...Yes, send hugs to this empty nest mama.

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Charlotte Bennardo @charbennardo.bsky.social · 1d

look at his cabinet....

Charlotte Bennardo @charbennardo.bsky.social · 1d

and yet... millions to refurbish a plane the US gov't doesn't need, millions to Argentina, millions for a stupid ballroom, millions for pseudo-ice agents, etc......

Charlotte Bennardo @charbennardo.bsky.social · 1d

now they need to remember their journalism roots- and start calling out lies, injustices, and NEWS, not WH promos

Charlotte Bennardo @charbennardo.bsky.social · 1d

just had a fab lunch with Christie from @angiechristiewn.bsky.social Hot ramen on a cool day! Check out their podcasts, they have exciting guests coming up!

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Charlotte Bennardo @charbennardo.bsky.social · 1d

couldn't happen to a more deserving person...

Charlotte Bennardo @charbennardo.bsky.social · 1d

Blog Day! A welcome, a new giveaway, and Arthurian places to travel- (you know you want to go there)
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Welcome, Good Luck, And Let’s Travel

First of all, welcome to my new subscribers! I post on a variety of topics, some book related, some slices of life, some fun things. Have a question? Ask me! And stay tuned because in a week or so …

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Charlotte Bennardo @charbennardo.bsky.social · 2d

such a sweet looking doggers! I hope someone can rescue him!

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Charlotte Bennardo @charbennardo.bsky.social · 2d

If Aragog from Harry Potter met Shelob from Lord of the Rings, what do you think would happen- fighting or flirting?

Charlotte Bennardo @charbennardo.bsky.social · 3d

Watching the Lord of the Rings. It never gets old. It's a masterpiece.

a man with long hair and a beard says it is a gift .

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Charlotte Bennardo @charbennardo.bsky.social · 3d

shhh. we live for that day.

Charlotte Bennardo @charbennardo.bsky.social · 3d

A cloudy, windy and gray Sunday. Here's my arrangement for service this morning:

Charlotte Bennardo @charbennardo.bsky.social · 3d

I stand corrected- Maria Corina Machado, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, did dedicate it to trump. I have lost respect for her. He calls troops on us, takes away our rights, leads an anti-democracy insurrection. She's a hypocrite. WTF???

Charlotte Bennardo @charbennardo.bsky.social · 3d

how did we get rid of elon? by calling him 'president'. so let's spread the word that miller is actually the 'president' because trump is incompetent. Watch the ketchup fly... and maybe miller go bye bye.

Charlotte Bennardo @charbennardo.bsky.social · 3d

I believe that Jesus said "Obey the laws." not that trump would know what Jesus said. Or even who he was.

Charlotte Bennardo @charbennardo.bsky.social · 3d

so after some laundry & housework, a good hike, writing a blog post, I'm enjoying a Hallmark Halloween movie and a cuppa hot cocoa (with marshmallows). How was YOUR day?

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Charlotte Bennardo @charbennardo.bsky.social · 4d

wow. hundreds of children were stolen, and she's smiling over the return of 8? such a twit.

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Charlotte Bennardo @charbennardo.bsky.social · 4d

I hope every citizen of Idaho makes them feel unwelcome- don't provide services, hotels, food, NOTHING.

Charlotte Bennardo @charbennardo.bsky.social · 4d

hopefully he'll stay there. we don't want him.

Charlotte Bennardo @charbennardo.bsky.social · 4d

I wish we had someone who could leak the real reports of trump's health. We're being lied to.

Charlotte Bennardo @charbennardo.bsky.social · 4d

just what we need... more "alpha' misogynists...

Charlotte Bennardo @charbennardo.bsky.social · 4d

who praised her? wait, let me guess... she herself