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Holly Jeane @nyssimi.bsky.social · May 30

Like everyone else, I’m in awe of Faizan Zaki’s big win at the National Spelling Bee—especially after coming so close last year (huge congrats, Faizan!).

I couldn’t help getting distracted by the trophy. It was designed by Rookwood Pottery in Cincinnati back in 2019. What a great looking trophy!

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Holly Jeane @nyssimi.bsky.social · May 26

Today we remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

Their sacrifice will never be forgotten.
#MemorialDay #HonorAndRemember

Silhouette of a soldier holding a rifle in front of a stylized, brushstroke American flag on a dark blue background. Below the image, the text reads: “Remember and Honor – Memorial Day” with three white stars underneath.

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Holly Jeane @nyssimi.bsky.social · Apr 30

So excited — 100 Days of Appalachia starts tomorrow on WikiTree! Daily prompts to inspire and connect with our Appalachian roots.

Join for as much or as little as you like.
www.wikitree.com/wiki/Space:1...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQAF...
#Genealogy #WikiTree #Appalachia #CollaborativeGenealogy

100 Days of #Appalachia 2025 on @WikiTreers

YouTube video by Ancestry Roads

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Holly Jeane @nyssimi.bsky.social · Apr 6

Disappointed that @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.social didn’t lead with the #HandsOff protests.

It took 20 minutes to get there when it should have been their top story.

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Holly Jeane @nyssimi.bsky.social · Apr 4

This! ⏬

Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · Apr 4

Trump circumvented Congress on tariffs by declaring a Fentanyl emergency. A handful of Republicans in Congress can stop the tariffs by joining with Democrats. Call your electeds and tell them.

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Holly Jeane @nyssimi.bsky.social · Mar 28

It was only a matter of time

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Holly Jeane @nyssimi.bsky.social · Mar 23

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Holly Jeane @nyssimi.bsky.social · Mar 4

I almost never order food delivery but tonight I ordered some chicken wings. Sorry Uber Eats I only tip based on my order total - not including the taxes and fees - that's effing insulting.

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Holly Jeane @nyssimi.bsky.social · Mar 1

I’ve used Workflowy for over a decade. It allows for nested lists and I can click on an item and view just that item with whatever is nested under it which helps me stay focused and not feel overwhelmed with such a long list. It works so well for my brain

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Holly Jeane @nyssimi.bsky.social · Feb 25

🤣 Love It!

Holly Jeane @nyssimi.bsky.social · Feb 24

Now that’s true love 💕

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Holly Jeane @nyssimi.bsky.social · Feb 22

Tiger Blood!

Holly Jeane @nyssimi.bsky.social · Feb 22

Optimism is important. This was a good read from Robert Reich
open.substack.com/pub/robertre...

Ten reasons for modest optimism

Friends,

open.substack.com

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Holly Jeane @nyssimi.bsky.social · Feb 19

Sigh - so true (3:22 here)

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Holly Jeane @nyssimi.bsky.social · Feb 18

It’s ok - I wouldn’t be able to resist inspecting the new wooly mommuth either!

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Buckinghamshire Archives @bucksarchives.bsky.social · Feb 14

It's Valentine's Day, so you know what that means: BEES.

Alongside being the patron saint of love, plague, epilepsy, and fainting, Saint Valentine is also associated with beekeepers. As such, we thought we'd share a few of our favourite hives today.

Here's a thatched cottage in Waddesdon, 1880!

A black and white photo of a thatched cottage. Outside of it, two bee skeps are visible.

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Pitt Rivers Museum @pittriversmuseum.bsky.social · Feb 14

St Valentine's keys are traditionally given to unlock the giver's heart. Valentine was a Roman priest who was caught marrying couples & refused to give up his Christian faith. Executed on 14 February 269 AD, it was not until the 14th century that his feast day became a celebration of romantic love.

Ornate silver key with green and white labels with handwritten numbers attached.

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Holly Jeane @nyssimi.bsky.social · Feb 11

They’re too busy talking about moving more toward the center as a way to take back the house in 2026 🙄

Holly Jeane @nyssimi.bsky.social · Feb 10

😂That is so good!

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Holly Jeane @nyssimi.bsky.social · Feb 4

They knew about Project 2025 too. It’s mind boggling that democratic leadership didn’t have a game plan for when the illegal firings started.

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Holly Jeane @nyssimi.bsky.social · Feb 2

Good to know Senators are standing up to Trump!

MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · Feb 2

🚨 CANADIAN HOCKEY FANS BOO DURING U.S. NATIONAL ANTHEM AT OTTAWA SENATORS GAME

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Holly Jeane @nyssimi.bsky.social · Feb 2

That is lovely. Beautiful handspun yarn. I just looked up loop fiber studio and I love their bullseye bumps. Trying not to order one right this moment. I promised myself that I would use more yarn in 2025 rather than just making more yarn. 😅

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Holly Jeane @nyssimi.bsky.social · Feb 2

Imbolc, an ancient Gaelic-Celtic feast which marks the midpoint between winter and summer., reminds us that spring is on the horizon. The long darkness of winter is fading as the light continues to return.

Wishing you a joyful and hopeful Imbolc! 🌿🔥

#Imbolc #spring #pagantraditions #witchsky

My Imbolc altar features a central statue of Brigid, surrounded by fiber and ceramic sheep to symbolize her connections to fertility, livestock, and pastoral life. Decorative trees evoke the renewal of nature, while a bird sculpture and a small bowl holding a bird’s nest with two eggs and a red feather represent themes of rebirth, creativity, and nurturing.

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Salena Godden @salenagodden.bsky.social · Feb 1

Ah loves, just noticed this weekend is #Imbolc marking the beginning of spring. Imbolc symbolizes the halfway point between the winter solstice (Yule) and the spring equinox (Ostara). Imbolc is often celebrated with fire rituals. Look out for snowdrops, miraculous light in the dark times.

Snowdrops - tiny white flowers and green foliage in the breeze

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Dr Robert Bohan @robertbohan.bsky.social · Jan 30

Thread: Saturday is Imbolc, which celebrates the first day of Spring in Ireland. It is an ancient Gaelic-Celtic feast & is also marked as St Bridget’s Day, its Christian re-incarnation. In schools children make Bridget’s crosses to celebrate it. (pictured: Hill of Tara)

The Hill of Tara, showing ancient earthworks, from the air.

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