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Shanna Lee James @2bdynamic.bsky.social · 1d

#mustread #writerslift #booksky PREVIEW: Like hovering dark clouds above my head, fear prevailed. I was acutely ill, with fever and headaches that felt like my head would explode. I could not shake the daunting feeling that haunted me: “where would I go if I died?” amazon.com/author/shann...

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Shanna Lee James @2bdynamic.bsky.social · 7d

#stories
My memoir was my first book. Had I listened to a doctor's grim prognosis, I would have lost all hope. My story tells how I defied the odds and overcame every daunting situation that came my way. Written to inspire readers of all walks. May it Awaken the dreamer. amazon.com/author/shann...

I Quit Smoking 🚭 📚 🐕 @iquitcigs.bsky.social · 7d

I bought @2bdynamic.bsky.social 📚 @booksstlouis.bsky.social @tammykomoff.bsky.social @chaosonpaper.bsky.social @tebarrett.bsky.social @kellymiller.bsky.social @kanekavi.sheshed.rocks @lalawriter71.bsky.social @suzannesmithwriter.bsky.social @serinahartwell.bsky.social @artbyseranya.bsky.social

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Shanna Lee James @2bdynamic.bsky.social · 17h

Check it out if you're in the area. Follow @iquitcigs.bsky.social for more interesting posts. ☀️

I Quit Smoking 🚭 📚 🐕 @iquitcigs.bsky.social · 1d

Now a Bar & Restaurant in Ste. Genevieve, Mo. 60 miles South of St. Louis @booksstlouis.bsky.social @morgfair.bsky.social @tammykomoff.bsky.social @2bdynamic.bsky.social @piperformissouri.bsky.social @demstegenmo.bsky.social @tebarrett.bsky.social @jesspiperfanpage.bsky.social @stltoday.com

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I Quit Smoking 🚭 📚 🐕 @iquitcigs.bsky.social · 1d

“Worst drug ever. Makes you smell bad, kills you, and doesn’t get you high.” @stltoday.com @booksstlouis.bsky.social @anneserling.bsky.social @rodserlingmemfndtn.bsky.social @2bdynamic.bsky.social @piperformissouri.bsky.social @jesspiperfanpage.bsky.social @demstegenmo.bsky.social

I Quit Smoking 🚭 📚 🐕 @iquitcigs.bsky.social · Aug 16

In Missouri: Get Smoking related illness here, then get a loan to pay your Medical Bills. They got it covered....

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Isabel Santos @isabelsantos.bsky.social · 1d

🥳🌹💫 Happy birthday to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez — a voice of courage, conviction, and compassion. Her vision, integrity, and relentless fight for justice inspire a new generation to believe in progress, equity, and the power of people over politics.

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Shanna Lee James @2bdynamic.bsky.social · 9d

The parting message from the late Jane Goodall. Passed on October 1, 2025. Her extraordinary legend of endless love will live on. ❣️🕯️

𝖼𝗋𝗄Ⓥ @crk5.bsky.social · 11d

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Shanna Lee James @2bdynamic.bsky.social · 8h

Celebrating this win for Newport Oregon, our home state.

Isabel Santos @isabelsantos.bsky.social · 1d

📚✨ Celebrating the Freedom to Read at Newport Public Library! This week, artist Gary Herd unveiled a stunning Banned Books Stair Mural for Banned Books Week (Oct 5–11, 2025). Each step honors challenged stories and the right to read freely—thanks to Gary and the Library Foundation

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Shanna Lee James @2bdynamic.bsky.social · 13h

Great post-follow @debbiecvinette.bsky.social and follow my second site: @jami-jam.bsky.social that honors nature and the animal kingdom, plus social injustice and awareness.

Debbie Chavez Vinette @debbiecvinette.bsky.social · 1d

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I Quit Smoking 🚭 📚 🐕 @iquitcigs.bsky.social · 7d

I bought @2bdynamic.bsky.social 📚 @booksstlouis.bsky.social @tammykomoff.bsky.social @chaosonpaper.bsky.social @tebarrett.bsky.social @kellymiller.bsky.social @kanekavi.sheshed.rocks @lalawriter71.bsky.social @suzannesmithwriter.bsky.social @serinahartwell.bsky.social @artbyseranya.bsky.social

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Shanna Lee James @2bdynamic.bsky.social · 7h

I don't think he knows...what day it is! He is a combo of both, crazy and lying. Not sure in which order.

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Shanna Lee James @2bdynamic.bsky.social · 7h

That's fantastic!!

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Shanna Lee James @2bdynamic.bsky.social · 7h

He is disgusting and deplorable!!! Period!

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Shanna Lee James @2bdynamic.bsky.social · 7h

Oh, my goodness!! Trump found the solution to his unruly hair!! He got a perm!! 😀

Shanna Lee James @2bdynamic.bsky.social · 7h

Well howdy! Now we know where to go if we need to borrow a cup of sugar! 😁

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Shanna Lee James @2bdynamic.bsky.social · 7h

That's hilarious!! I needed a chuckle. 😀

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Shanna Lee James @2bdynamic.bsky.social · 7h

He was great!! 😃 I was quite impressed! Hope more of the actors and celebrities will join him!

Shanna Lee James @2bdynamic.bsky.social · 7h

This is very touching! 💓💓💓

Shanna Lee James @2bdynamic.bsky.social · 8h

Celebrating this win for Newport Oregon, our home state.

Isabel Santos @isabelsantos.bsky.social · 1d

📚✨ Celebrating the Freedom to Read at Newport Public Library! This week, artist Gary Herd unveiled a stunning Banned Books Stair Mural for Banned Books Week (Oct 5–11, 2025). Each step honors challenged stories and the right to read freely—thanks to Gary and the Library Foundation

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Shanna Lee James @2bdynamic.bsky.social · 8h

You're preaching to the choir! 😀

Shanna Lee James @2bdynamic.bsky.social · 8h

Love this!! 👏👏👏👏

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Shanna Lee James @2bdynamic.bsky.social · 8h

My neighbors.

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Shanna Lee James @2bdynamic.bsky.social · 8h

Wow!! 😯 And they still wouldn't answer! Kudos to this combat vet!!

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Shanna Lee James @2bdynamic.bsky.social · 8h

Yep. That's how Trump rolls! 😠

Shanna Lee James @2bdynamic.bsky.social · 8h

Haha. 🤫

Shanna Lee James @2bdynamic.bsky.social · 8h

I think we're close to reading her mind! 😉