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Ann Shayne @ashayne.bsky.social · Aug 22

The real threat to Cracker Barrel isn’t a new logo; it’s Buc-ees.

Ann Shayne @ashayne.bsky.social · Aug 19

Walter Johnson’s River of Dark Dreams: Slavery and Empire in the Cotton Kingdom is the history we should have been taught. Completely altered my understanding of enslavement. You will never see an antebellum house the same way after reading this book.

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Ann Shayne @ashayne.bsky.social · Jul 26

Follow @douglascorzine.bsky.social y’all—smart writing on the arts, theater.

Douglas Corzine @douglascorzine.bsky.social · Jul 25

A Chorus Line opened on Broadway 50 years ago today. The show is often celebrated as a love letter to dancers—a tribute to the unsung heroes of musical theater. But the full story is messier. 🧵

Playbill for the original production of A Chorus Line, featuring the iconic “line” of dancers and the show’s title five times.

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Ann Shayne @ashayne.bsky.social · Jun 26

Fun Fack!

Merriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · Jun 26

The ‘dog days’ of summer get their name due to their association with the Dog Star, Sirius, found in the constellation Canis Major.

The first visible rising of Sirius occurs during the hot stretch from early July to early September.

Woof.

Ann Shayne @ashayne.bsky.social · Jun 17

After the weekend’s huge protests, keep the momentum going by checking out concrete actions to take at www.nokings.org/next. #nokings

What's Next — No Kings

www.nokings.org

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Ann Shayne @ashayne.bsky.social · Jun 14

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Wut?!? Never before!

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Ann Shayne @ashayne.bsky.social · Jun 2

fun lil creativity exercise from @nytimes.com today . . . www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

The Creativity Challenge: Start With Some Quick Doodles (Gift Article)

Today, a fun way to feel less stuck.

www.nytimes.com

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · May 10

The fascism playbook hasn't changed—only the speed we're flipping through its chapters.

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · May 5

President Trump said in an interview that aired Sunday that he did not know whether every person on U.S. soil was entitled to due process, as guaranteed by the Fifth Amendment.

Trump Says ‘I Don’t Know’ When Asked About Due Process and Upholding Constitution

President Trump repeatedly said he didn’t know when asked in a TV interview whether every person on American soil was entitled to due process, as guaranteed by the Fifth Amendment.

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Ann Shayne @ashayne.bsky.social · May 5

ICE, State Troopers Make 150 Stops, Detain and Remove Dozens of People from South Nashville nashvillebanner.com/2025/05/04/i...

ICE and THP raid Nashville's Latino neighborhoods - Nashville Banner

Federal and state law enforcement conducted a mass traffic stop operation in Nashville, detaining dozens of people and leaving families in the dark.

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Ann Shayne @ashayne.bsky.social · Apr 23

Here’s an awfully good one from The Paris Review, by Jeffrey Skinner. mailchi.mp/theparisrevi...

“The Cloud,” Jeffrey Skinner

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Ann Shayne @ashayne.bsky.social · Apr 1

Proud board member of Nashville Public Radio. Local journalism is more precious than ever—hope you’ll vote with your dollars and support this amazing, vital newsroom.

WPLN News - Nashville Public Radio @wpln.bsky.social · Mar 6

Nashville Public Radio CEO Steve Swenson here with a call to action this Protect My Public Media Day.

WPLN and @wnxpnashville.bsky.social are teaming up with stations across the country to celebrate and defend the work we do every day. Join us: WPLN.org/protect

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Ann Shayne @ashayne.bsky.social · Apr 1

First year for my lil grape hyacinth babies. #gardening

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Ann Shayne @ashayne.bsky.social · Mar 23

He slewed, slayed, crushed it last night in Nashville. Go see @joshjohnsoncomedy if you have the chance, so fun.

Josh Johnson @joshjohnsoncomedy.bsky.social · Mar 15

Hi Friends these cites are on sale now and have tickets available if you live near any. JoshJohnsonComedy.com for tickets

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Ann Shayne @ashayne.bsky.social · Mar 1

I keep thinking about the ancient concept of hospitality, what it means to invite people into your house. The White House is our nation’s house; it doesn’t belong to anybody but the American people. To see it abused yesterday is such an insult to all Americans. That’s not how we welcome an ally.

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Dr. Jack Brown @drjackbrown.bsky.social · Feb 26

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Ann Shayne @ashayne.bsky.social · Feb 24

Oh how beautiful. Gosh.

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Ann Shayne @ashayne.bsky.social · Feb 11

This is your reminder to sing Pink Pony Club again even though you don’t want to.

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Ann Shayne @ashayne.bsky.social · Feb 8

Massive burst of energy for knitting, it’s like I invented it or something. When’s the last time I woke up and knit in my PJs? Maybe knitting will save us all. Or at least set us up with a pile of handknits, right?

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Ann Shayne @ashayne.bsky.social · Feb 4

Two words: do this!

Shakerag Workshops @shakeragworkshops.bsky.social · Feb 4

Shakerag Workshops 2025 summer scholarship applications are open.This opportunity is open to educators, artists who work in collaboration, emerging artists, artists impacted by natural disasters, and artists under-represented in their field of art. Apply by March 15. www.shakerag.org/workshops/sc...

Scholarships - Shakerag Workshops

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Ann Shayne @ashayne.bsky.social · Jan 31

Peat bog in northern Scotland looks real good right about now.

New York Times Magazine cover with photo of a top-down Jeep on a dusty road.

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Ann Shayne @ashayne.bsky.social · Jan 26

Half a sleeve from glory on my 4 Letter Sweater. It says SURE but now I’m wondering if I should go with SURF and move to Hawaii or something.

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Ann Shayne @ashayne.bsky.social · Jan 25

Mesmerizing at the Cooper Hewitt: the legacy of early 19th-century panoramic wallpaper, seen through the eyes of Amie Siegel. Her quiet film landed hard for me: beware easy nostalgia, preciousness. www.thomasdanegallery.com/artists/337

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Ann Shayne @ashayne.bsky.social · Jan 24

What’s on your needles? I’m blissed out on a skein of Neighborhood Fiber’s mohair/silk. A long floaty river of burnt orange stockinette on a size 8 is really doing it for me.

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Ann Shayne @ashayne.bsky.social · Jan 22

It’s 10 degrees outside at the bird feeders, and I don’t know whether those bluebirds, cardinals, purple finches, tufted titmice, and yellow bellied sapsuckers know it, but they’re making my day. Feeding birds is the quick way to a mood boost.

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