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taniaopland @taniaopland.bsky.social · Jul 9

I was never on Twitter, LJ or any of the others, so I’m just disoriented.

taniaopland @taniaopland.bsky.social · Jul 8

I still don’t understand how to feel connected via Bluesky. But I still don’t like donating content to Facebook. I’m just posting stuff on my Patreon page for now:
HTTPS://patreon.com/taniaopland

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Tania Opland and Mike Freeman @opland-freeman.bsky.social · May 24

Opland-Freeman 2025 UK tour

15 May - Burbage
Burbage Arts Festival @ Constitutional Club

19 May - Glenfarg
Glenfarg Folk Club @ Gateside Memorial Hall

5 June - Deal
Deal Folk Club @ St. Andrews Church Hall

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taniaopland @taniaopland.bsky.social · Apr 20

Only one week to the monthly online gathering of Historic Harp aficionados.
irishharp.org/news/april-2...
@hhsofireland.bsky.social

- The Historical Harp Society of Ireland

irishharp.org

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taniaopland @taniaopland.bsky.social · Apr 3

I still find it very awkward. I keep meaning to spend some more time hunting for a better alternative.

taniaopland @taniaopland.bsky.social · Mar 31

One last Sunday afternoon Irish trad session before heading back to Ireland. (We actually have to drive farther to get to our local sessions when we’re in Ireland than we do in Washington!)

An Irish trad session with three fiddles, mandolin, octave mandolin, concertina, banjo and accordion.

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taniaopland @taniaopland.bsky.social · Mar 22

Looking at Tuesday. Nudge Scott for me?

taniaopland @taniaopland.bsky.social · Mar 21

A couple of days ago I met up with another new friend for another great paddle in this amazing place called Puget Sound.

Two kayakers getting ready to launch on a sunny, pebbly beach.

Woman in a bright yellow kayak and a bright red floatation vest, holding her paddle above her head with aa huge grin.

The prow of my kayak, and Sondra up ahead of me on light, choppy waves.

Me, in my beautiful kayak on beautiful Dyes Inlet (Silverdale, Washington).

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taniaopland @taniaopland.bsky.social · Mar 7

Glad you’re feeling better! We have a few weeks left to try to get together…

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taniaopland @taniaopland.bsky.social · Mar 7

It was. Hoping to get out tomorrow, too. Unfortunately, Sunday is going to be a rehearsal day, so I’ll miss the session again 🙁

One grinning kayaker in a beautiful boat on a beautiful, bright day.

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taniaopland @taniaopland.bsky.social · Mar 7

My first Puget Sound paddle of 2025 couldn’t have been better. Weather was perfect, I met a new friend, the tides were cooperative and, after not using my gear for two months, I didn’t forget anything crucial. Even remembered how to reassemble the hydraulic roof rack and load the boat. Phew!

Selfie of a kayaker on a bright day with another kayaker in the background. Big smiles!

A lone kayaker on lightly rippling water with silhouette of trees in the background and bright blue sky.

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taniaopland @taniaopland.bsky.social · Mar 5

Heard this played on KCAW Radio (Sitka Alaska public radio) yesterday. 👍

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taniaopland @taniaopland.bsky.social · Mar 3

Choosing my battles. This one feels too much like a diversion from the real issues - the ones that are destroying people’s lives.

taniaopland @taniaopland.bsky.social · Feb 25

Sorry you couldn’t get through! We were playing up in Canada for a couple of weeks, and our cheapo cell plans don’t work outside of the USA. It’s been bizarre watching the events of the past two weeks from that vantage point! Almost home. Already sent you an email from the ferry. ❤️

taniaopland @taniaopland.bsky.social · Feb 18

It’s a surreal time to be on tour in Canada. One more show on Friday (Nanaimo Folk Connection). Hope the border is still open when we head home!

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Alex Sturbaum @alexsturbaum.com · Feb 17

New song out today!

Alex Sturbaum // Turning of the Year

YouTube video by Alex Sturbaum

youtu.be

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taniaopland @taniaopland.bsky.social · Feb 17

Nope. Three dots get me “add a photo”, “set as parking location”, and “your visits and map activity”.

Google maps screenshot indicating “posting is currently turned off” for the absurd “Gulf of America” label.

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taniaopland @taniaopland.bsky.social · Feb 17

I tried to do that. They had shut down all feedback options. I’ve seen posts from others saying they did this but their review was deleted.

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taniaopland @taniaopland.bsky.social · Feb 4

@laferenjia.bsky.social
Welcome!! I hope this becomes a good place for us all to hang out. ❤️

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taniaopland @taniaopland.bsky.social · Feb 3

I never used twitter, so I still don’t really get Bluesky, but I plan to hang on and try to pick it up.

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taniaopland @taniaopland.bsky.social · Feb 2

[total empathy!]

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randomvielleuse.bsky.social @randomvielleuse.bsky.social · Feb 1

𝙲𝚑𝚞𝚛𝚌𝚑 𝚂𝚝𝚛𝚎𝚎𝚝 𝙸𝚖𝚊𝚐𝚎𝚜 @churchstreetimages.com · Feb 1

I haven't posted a moon pic in ages. When she's got her robe over her shoulder like this and wearing nothing but a wisp of gossamer cloud I get all flustered

#BlueSkyArtShow all day Saturday. The theme is #Light

#EastCoastKin #photography #moon #skygazing

The moon waxing gibbous with a halo of mist from thin cloud cover.

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taniaopland @taniaopland.bsky.social · Feb 1

Second picture: purple flip flops on a bright coral- and lava- sand beach

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taniaopland @taniaopland.bsky.social · Feb 1

First picture: selfie of two people in a double kayak in the sunshine - front person grinning, back person focusing on paddling.

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taniaopland @taniaopland.bsky.social · Feb 1

I forgot to add AltText! Is there a way to do that after posting?

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