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RetiredWriter @mudita88.bsky.social · 6d

BREAKING: Left-wing independent Catherine Connolly is set to become Ireland’s next president after her rival conceded defeat in a presidential election Saturday.

Left-leaning independent Connolly set to be Ireland's next president after her rival concedes defeat

Catherine Connolly is set to become Ireland's next president after her rival conceded defeat in Saturday's presidential election.

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RetiredWriter @mudita88.bsky.social · 10d

Ohio to Canada: Part 10
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Ohio to Canada: Part 10

A little more of Montreal before heading back to the states. A day at the outdoor market, a squall warning, and Old Montréal after dark

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RetiredWriter @mudita88.bsky.social · 10d

The Special Martini, Cowboy Style - This one's a keeper. Not into alcohol right now, but when I can, this martini will be in my hands. The beans and rice recipe--Yes to that also. #recipes open.substack.com/pub/susiebri...

The Special Martini, Cowboy Style

You Need Some Comfort After The Week We’ve Had

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RetiredWriter @mudita88.bsky.social · 11d

Good post from #JoshSpector highlighting Rick Rubins' creativity advice. If you haven't read Rubins' book, do so! This is a taste of what awaits. fortheinterested.com/rick-rubin-c...

5 Things You Can Learn About The Creative Process From Rick Rubin - For The Interested

I’m obsessed with Rick Rubin. The legendary music producer who’s worked with everybody from Run DMC, to Metallica, to Johnny Cash may have the most impressive resume of all time. Seriously, look at th...

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 12d

Rand Paul: "When you kill someone, if you're not in a declared war, you really need to know someone's name at least. You have to accuse them of something. You have to present evidence. So all of these people have been blown up without any evidence of a crime."

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RetiredWriter @mudita88.bsky.social · 12d

I’m glad. Just gave my son the Cartel to read. He’s hooked.

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RetiredWriter @mudita88.bsky.social · 15d

Did you ever go on a factory tour as a kid? I have vivid memories of my dad dragging us to a steel mill tour in the early 1960s. The heat, the big open vats of molten steel, the noise--oddly good memories. Doubt they allow that today. But some place do. Read on. #factorytours #travel #funforkids

On Factory Tours.

I have a core memory of touring a Phillip Morris cigarette factory when I was a kid. My mom and I rode around the massive plant, thick with the sweet smell of tobacco, on a tram that would not have be...

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RetiredWriter @mudita88.bsky.social · 16d

Montreal was not what I expected, but everything I needed. Winding up our Ohio to Canada adventure. open.substack.com/pub/susanbro...

Ohio to Canada: Part 9

Montreal was our last stop in Canada. Sad! Needless to say we made the most of the favorable exchange rate, put miles on our shoes, and learned we share similar political issues. Note: This post might...

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RetiredWriter @mudita88.bsky.social · 19d

Reporting Live from the Occupied West Bank - An on-the-ground reporter to support if you are able. We need this kind of reporting that is not beholden to pro-Israel media. #gaza #westbank #middleeast open.substack.com/pub/infinite...

I'm Back In the Occupied West Bank

And a note on supporting my work.

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RetiredWriter @mudita88.bsky.social · 19d

John Jeremiah Sullivan's "You Too" - I found a new writer today thanks to Devin Kelly. Read this. So much beauty and humor. I’m never disappointed when I open this email every Sunday. #poetry #marveling #essays #nature open.substack.com/pub/ordinary...

John Jeremiah Sullivan's "You Too"

Thoughts on marveling.

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Susan Korbel @sasuz.bsky.social · 22d

I thought the crime family was just in it for the oceanfront property.

Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 22d

NYT publishes another bogus hagiography of Jared Kushner. This after they refused to publish on his role in the development of the criminal casino and resort deal that was documented meticulously in Israeli media. NYT is an untrustworthy source when it comes to reporting about Israel/Palestine.

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RetiredWriter @mudita88.bsky.social · 24d

My first visit to Montreal. With few expectations, I was looking forward to being surprised and challenged. Here's how it started. open.substack.com/pub/susanbro...

Ohio to Canada: Part 8

Getting to know Montreal, parking sticker shock, the hunt for dinner, and a disappointing gelato search

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RetiredWriter @mudita88.bsky.social · 26d

UMAW Goes to Washington - Bringing attention to fair compensation for musicians #music #streaming #spotify #compensation #musicians
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UMAW Goes to Washington

The Reintroduction of the Living Wage for Musicians Act

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RetiredWriter @mudita88.bsky.social · 29d

A break from my Ohio-to-Ontario series with something entirely vacuous. #thrifting #vintage #shopping #Goodwillstores #fashion
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The wild world of thrifting

Planning the special vacation dinner outfit and when a moto jacket found me

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RetiredWriter @mudita88.bsky.social · 29d

In the Courtroom— Everything on the Line - I love the review by Rennie Davis of the Sorkin movie (not pleased). #history #activism #civildisobedience #revolution open.substack.com/pub/susiebri...

Memories of the Chicago 8 Trial

The Chicago Seven trial took place from September 24, 1969, to February 18, 1970.

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RetiredWriter @mudita88.bsky.social · Sep 22

Beautiful take on what many find to be a tough topic. buttondown.com/codycookparr...

The Quiet Grief of Being Trans

Or, a Very Hard Week

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RetiredWriter @mudita88.bsky.social · Sep 22

A Most Beautiful Dome - Would love to visit someday. #architecture #domestructure #zencenter #alternativedwelling #dwelling open.substack.com/pub/lloydkah...

A Most Beautiful Dome

Sacred geometry at the Crestone Zen Center

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RetiredWriter @mudita88.bsky.social · Sep 21

More of this, please. #upcycle #preloved #used #clothing #shopping nextcity.org/urbanist-new...

Sweden’s ‘Secondhand Only’ Shopping Mall Is Changing Retail

Op-ed: Circular retail is not just about what we buy, but how and where we buy it.

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RetiredWriter @mudita88.bsky.social · Sep 18

Whatever you can still do, you can still do - Powerful reminder. Love this: "...most of us, quite fortunately, are not as chicken-hearted as the Walt Disney Corporation and no regime is powerful enough to strip us of all our ability to care and fight and build." #activism #takeheart #dowhatyoucan

Whatever you can still do, you can still do

On what despots want you to forget

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RetiredWriter @mudita88.bsky.social · Sep 18

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More steep hills, a ferry ride, and my first foam-as-food experience.

Ohio to Canada: Part 6

I did not expect our search for a seafood dinner would find us eating something with mushroom foam. Surprise! Also, a ferry ride to visit Lévi, tourist office directions, and a jazz club.

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RetiredWriter @mudita88.bsky.social · Sep 15

Nails it! www.facebook.com/reel/1016068...

60K reactions · 14K shares | I think I’ve been being too diplomatic. | Austin Archer (He/Him)

I think I’ve been being too diplomatic..

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RetiredWriter @mudita88.bsky.social · Sep 12

Where Does News Come From? Good analysis. Need to decide which news sources (not legacy media) I will financially support. #media #newssources #integrityinjournalism #journalism #reporting