Yolanda
@yap617.bsky.social
Collects stamps and WW2 pocket guides. New WIP about a corpsman in the Vietnam War at NSA DaNang (1967). WIP middle grade historical fiction, 1980s. Enjoys 📺📻 classic movies and ⚾️,🏀.
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Yolanda
@yap617.bsky.social
· Jul 14
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A lovely hare in my sketchbook. #Watercolor #ArtYear
November 28, 2025 at 6:59 PM
A lovely hare in my sketchbook. #Watercolor #ArtYear
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Freshwater eels are critically important for the worldwide sushi industry, and some species have declined by more than 90% since the 1980s.
Eel populations are falling, and new protections were defeated. Japan and the US opposed them
Valuable eels are in decline all over the world, leading to a new push for restrictions on trade to try to help stave off extinction.
apnews.com
November 28, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Freshwater eels are critically important for the worldwide sushi industry, and some species have declined by more than 90% since the 1980s.
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I will do some baking during the holidays, but my main gig is the annual Hawaiian Chex Mix distribution. In Hawaii, the addictive snack commonly makes an appearance at the holidays as gifts and during big sporting events. I have all my NYC neighbors hooked on it. My tweaks: add Bugles, goldfish. 1/
Steve's Often Copied, Never Duplicated, Furikake Chex Mix Recipe - Food.com
This is a sweet and spicy Asian variation of Chex mix. There are times I have made this by the bucketful, and it still runs out at parties. I often
www.food.com
November 29, 2025 at 12:21 AM
I will do some baking during the holidays, but my main gig is the annual Hawaiian Chex Mix distribution. In Hawaii, the addictive snack commonly makes an appearance at the holidays as gifts and during big sporting events. I have all my NYC neighbors hooked on it. My tweaks: add Bugles, goldfish. 1/
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Story idea: there are no one-way car rentals from the US to Canada right now due to the collapse in tourism from Canada to the US?
November 28, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Story idea: there are no one-way car rentals from the US to Canada right now due to the collapse in tourism from Canada to the US?
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Retailers use marketing techniques to get you to spend more, like creating a false sense of urgency or creating artificial discounts. Outsmart the gimmicks with these tips.
4 marketing tricks to not fall for this holiday season
Retailers use marketing techniques to get you to spend more, like creating a false sense of urgency or creating artificial discounts. Outsmart the gimmicks with these tips.
n.pr
November 28, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Retailers use marketing techniques to get you to spend more, like creating a false sense of urgency or creating artificial discounts. Outsmart the gimmicks with these tips.
Reminder, pie for breakfast is a traditional American custom. Indulging after Thanksgiving is your 🇺🇸 duty! 🥧🍴
November 28, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Reminder, pie for breakfast is a traditional American custom. Indulging after Thanksgiving is your 🇺🇸 duty! 🥧🍴
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GALLERY | U.S. service members at home and around the world celebrated Thanksgiving this week with football and feasts, cook-offs and camaraderie.
See more photos here from installations across the globe: bit.ly/4oZOhkl
See more photos here from installations across the globe: bit.ly/4oZOhkl
November 28, 2025 at 4:59 AM
GALLERY | U.S. service members at home and around the world celebrated Thanksgiving this week with football and feasts, cook-offs and camaraderie.
See more photos here from installations across the globe: bit.ly/4oZOhkl
See more photos here from installations across the globe: bit.ly/4oZOhkl
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valencia oranges, painted by amanda almira newton, 1914
November 28, 2025 at 2:18 AM
valencia oranges, painted by amanda almira newton, 1914
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French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a new military service program for volunteers aged 18 and 19.
Starting next year, they will serve for 10 months.
Starting next year, they will serve for 10 months.
French president unveils new 10-month voluntary military service for volunteers aged 18 and 19
www.stripes.com
November 27, 2025 at 5:06 PM
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a new military service program for volunteers aged 18 and 19.
Starting next year, they will serve for 10 months.
Starting next year, they will serve for 10 months.
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Don’t be shocked if the talking toy you’ve picked off the shelf for a kid in your life sounds way too human.
Expect to see more AI toys this shopping season. Are they safe?
A new generation of toys powered by artificial intelligence is hitting the marketplace this year, from robots that can hold an entire conversation with your kid or a box that turns verbal descriptions...
mktplc.org
November 27, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Don’t be shocked if the talking toy you’ve picked off the shelf for a kid in your life sounds way too human.
Shout out to healthcare workers including providers, nurses, food service, and environmental/service response working today and Friday.
November 27, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Shout out to healthcare workers including providers, nurses, food service, and environmental/service response working today and Friday.
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Remembering the time @stationcdrkelly.bsky.social and I almost burnt the garage down cooking a turkey. Hopefully today goes better. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!
November 27, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Remembering the time @stationcdrkelly.bsky.social and I almost burnt the garage down cooking a turkey. Hopefully today goes better. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!
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Elliott Erwitt, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. New York City, USA. 1988.
November 27, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Elliott Erwitt, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. New York City, USA. 1988.
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Partway through this book and enjoying the mix of history and insight/perspective. cup.columbia.edu/book/the-ame...
November 27, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Partway through this book and enjoying the mix of history and insight/perspective. cup.columbia.edu/book/the-ame...
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✨ One stamp. A world-changing journey.
The 1999 Great Britain 26p Pilgrim Fathers stamp marks the 1620 Mayflower voyage that helped reshape early America. 🌊📜
Full story drops tomorrow—plus an eye-opening fact you’ve probably never heard.
The 1999 Great Britain 26p Pilgrim Fathers stamp marks the 1620 Mayflower voyage that helped reshape early America. 🌊📜
Full story drops tomorrow—plus an eye-opening fact you’ve probably never heard.
November 27, 2025 at 1:52 PM
✨ One stamp. A world-changing journey.
The 1999 Great Britain 26p Pilgrim Fathers stamp marks the 1620 Mayflower voyage that helped reshape early America. 🌊📜
Full story drops tomorrow—plus an eye-opening fact you’ve probably never heard.
The 1999 Great Britain 26p Pilgrim Fathers stamp marks the 1620 Mayflower voyage that helped reshape early America. 🌊📜
Full story drops tomorrow—plus an eye-opening fact you’ve probably never heard.
Oh no! Encountered on morning walk, lost mustard.
November 27, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Oh no! Encountered on morning walk, lost mustard.
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William Alister Macdonald (Scottish, 1861-1956)
'Papeete, Tahiti'
Watercolour
Private collection
#art #painting #painters #BlueSkyArt
'Papeete, Tahiti'
Watercolour
Private collection
#art #painting #painters #BlueSkyArt
November 26, 2025 at 9:34 AM
William Alister Macdonald (Scottish, 1861-1956)
'Papeete, Tahiti'
Watercolour
Private collection
#art #painting #painters #BlueSkyArt
'Papeete, Tahiti'
Watercolour
Private collection
#art #painting #painters #BlueSkyArt
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"Harold The Baseball Player" at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (1946) #Baseball #MLB #MacysParade #HappyThanksgiving
November 27, 2025 at 1:55 PM
"Harold The Baseball Player" at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (1946) #Baseball #MLB #MacysParade #HappyThanksgiving
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When I smell cookies baking in the oven
November 27, 2025 at 5:21 AM
When I smell cookies baking in the oven
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Rolling out the welcome mat, like a pro.
The new $100+ price hike will affect 11 popular parks, including the Grand Canyon and Yosemite. https://cnn.it/44vIB9m
November 26, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Rolling out the welcome mat, like a pro.
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Now here’s the kind of news you drop going into a long holiday weekend. Maybe no one will notice. 🤡
@nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/u...
@nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/u...
November 26, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Now here’s the kind of news you drop going into a long holiday weekend. Maybe no one will notice. 🤡
@nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/u...
@nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/u...