Barbara Rybolt 🐸
@barbararybolt.bsky.social
Retired reporter/editor. Grandma of 4. Political junkie. Lover of road trips, gardening, birds, photography & sumo! 🚫DMs, no profile, no posts = immediate block!
At the end of The Advocate story are links to similar stories - please read those. Not only do the firings disrupt lives, DC has to shoulder unemployment claims for employees who were fired “for cause,” even tho they weren’t. This admin is all about chaos, but it’s also about defunding the govt. &DC
November 25, 2025 at 3:40 PM
At the end of The Advocate story are links to similar stories - please read those. Not only do the firings disrupt lives, DC has to shoulder unemployment claims for employees who were fired “for cause,” even tho they weren’t. This admin is all about chaos, but it’s also about defunding the govt. &DC
#ProudBlue #Resist
Am I the only person who thinks this goat looks like Kash Patel? The goat escaped from the Psychogenic Healing Shack and goat were profiled by Stephen Colbert last night. He never mentioned the resemblance - I can’t ignore it.
Am I the only person who thinks this goat looks like Kash Patel? The goat escaped from the Psychogenic Healing Shack and goat were profiled by Stephen Colbert last night. He never mentioned the resemblance - I can’t ignore it.
November 21, 2025 at 3:35 PM
#ProudBlue #Resist
Am I the only person who thinks this goat looks like Kash Patel? The goat escaped from the Psychogenic Healing Shack and goat were profiled by Stephen Colbert last night. He never mentioned the resemblance - I can’t ignore it.
Am I the only person who thinks this goat looks like Kash Patel? The goat escaped from the Psychogenic Healing Shack and goat were profiled by Stephen Colbert last night. He never mentioned the resemblance - I can’t ignore it.
The link to the report can be found in the article. It may not be on the Federal Website (it should be) but you can access, print or share it &let others know how to find it. Fortunately for us, the federal government isn’t the only place where these reports reside, others download & preserve them!
November 19, 2025 at 8:18 PM
The link to the report can be found in the article. It may not be on the Federal Website (it should be) but you can access, print or share it &let others know how to find it. Fortunately for us, the federal government isn’t the only place where these reports reside, others download & preserve them!
That itchy camel made me laugh out loud! Thank you, I needed that!
In return, I’m naming you today’s recipient of the Giant Green Dump Truck of Laughter (GGDT of L) Award!
Keep up the good work, b/c we all need a laugh, especially on a Wednesday!
In return, I’m naming you today’s recipient of the Giant Green Dump Truck of Laughter (GGDT of L) Award!
Keep up the good work, b/c we all need a laugh, especially on a Wednesday!
November 19, 2025 at 3:01 PM
That itchy camel made me laugh out loud! Thank you, I needed that!
In return, I’m naming you today’s recipient of the Giant Green Dump Truck of Laughter (GGDT of L) Award!
Keep up the good work, b/c we all need a laugh, especially on a Wednesday!
In return, I’m naming you today’s recipient of the Giant Green Dump Truck of Laughter (GGDT of L) Award!
Keep up the good work, b/c we all need a laugh, especially on a Wednesday!
I do love Bailey! We all need something or someone we can count on to be there for us! Have a beautiful day!
November 17, 2025 at 3:08 PM
I do love Bailey! We all need something or someone we can count on to be there for us! Have a beautiful day!
Good morning Sheryl!
We all need to be surrounded by love and to join in as we surround others in our love. I imagine Venn diagrams on steroids showing all that love and proving that no one is alone and unsupported!
We all need to be surrounded by love and to join in as we surround others in our love. I imagine Venn diagrams on steroids showing all that love and proving that no one is alone and unsupported!
November 15, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Good morning Sheryl!
We all need to be surrounded by love and to join in as we surround others in our love. I imagine Venn diagrams on steroids showing all that love and proving that no one is alone and unsupported!
We all need to be surrounded by love and to join in as we surround others in our love. I imagine Venn diagrams on steroids showing all that love and proving that no one is alone and unsupported!
Something to ponder:
November 15, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Something to ponder:
#ProudBlue #Resist #War
Looks like war in Latin America is a foregone conclusion. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced Operation SOUTHERN SPEAR (all caps. Why??) on X.
Could it have anything to do with the #EpsteinFiles - nah, that’s a conspiracy theory!
m.youtube.com/watch?v=YoNY...
Looks like war in Latin America is a foregone conclusion. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced Operation SOUTHERN SPEAR (all caps. Why??) on X.
Could it have anything to do with the #EpsteinFiles - nah, that’s a conspiracy theory!
m.youtube.com/watch?v=YoNY...
November 14, 2025 at 5:17 PM
#ProudBlue #Resist #War
Looks like war in Latin America is a foregone conclusion. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced Operation SOUTHERN SPEAR (all caps. Why??) on X.
Could it have anything to do with the #EpsteinFiles - nah, that’s a conspiracy theory!
m.youtube.com/watch?v=YoNY...
Looks like war in Latin America is a foregone conclusion. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced Operation SOUTHERN SPEAR (all caps. Why??) on X.
Could it have anything to do with the #EpsteinFiles - nah, that’s a conspiracy theory!
m.youtube.com/watch?v=YoNY...
Good morning, Sheryl! It’s only Wednesday, but already it seems like a long week! Maybe it is time to change our approach. Here’s something to think about.
November 12, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Good morning, Sheryl! It’s only Wednesday, but already it seems like a long week! Maybe it is time to change our approach. Here’s something to think about.
Northern lights are putting on a show in Central NJ tonight! Best I have ever seen here!
November 12, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Northern lights are putting on a show in Central NJ tonight! Best I have ever seen here!
More from central NJ - I didn’t realize until I saw your photo! Thank you!
November 12, 2025 at 5:07 AM
More from central NJ - I didn’t realize until I saw your photo! Thank you!
#ProudBlue #Resist #Quislings
The headline almost says it all, but the subhead includes a small detail - none were convicted of a federal crime. Just another lie.
The headline almost says it all, but the subhead includes a small detail - none were convicted of a federal crime. Just another lie.
November 10, 2025 at 12:08 PM
#ProudBlue #Resist #Quislings
The headline almost says it all, but the subhead includes a small detail - none were convicted of a federal crime. Just another lie.
The headline almost says it all, but the subhead includes a small detail - none were convicted of a federal crime. Just another lie.
#proudBlue #Resist #TruthMatters
Kelley crafted a solid argument.
So if rounding up immigrants & deporting them was not about the things listed, then what was/is it about?
Looting the treasury; eliminating various govt departments; making kids starve, or overthrowing the govt.?
Whatever it was.
Kelley crafted a solid argument.
So if rounding up immigrants & deporting them was not about the things listed, then what was/is it about?
Looting the treasury; eliminating various govt departments; making kids starve, or overthrowing the govt.?
Whatever it was.
November 9, 2025 at 12:19 AM
#proudBlue #Resist #TruthMatters
Kelley crafted a solid argument.
So if rounding up immigrants & deporting them was not about the things listed, then what was/is it about?
Looting the treasury; eliminating various govt departments; making kids starve, or overthrowing the govt.?
Whatever it was.
Kelley crafted a solid argument.
So if rounding up immigrants & deporting them was not about the things listed, then what was/is it about?
Looting the treasury; eliminating various govt departments; making kids starve, or overthrowing the govt.?
Whatever it was.
Kindness is always the correct choice, whatever the situation!
November 4, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Kindness is always the correct choice, whatever the situation!
4/4
The government is shut down & no one is reporting on layoffs or how the job market is doing, the first 3/4 of this year layoffs were running ahead of all but one period in which Biden and Obama were president.
Challenger Gray & Christmas said 950,000 layoffs were reported prior to Oct.
The government is shut down & no one is reporting on layoffs or how the job market is doing, the first 3/4 of this year layoffs were running ahead of all but one period in which Biden and Obama were president.
Challenger Gray & Christmas said 950,000 layoffs were reported prior to Oct.
November 3, 2025 at 8:18 PM
4/4
The government is shut down & no one is reporting on layoffs or how the job market is doing, the first 3/4 of this year layoffs were running ahead of all but one period in which Biden and Obama were president.
Challenger Gray & Christmas said 950,000 layoffs were reported prior to Oct.
The government is shut down & no one is reporting on layoffs or how the job market is doing, the first 3/4 of this year layoffs were running ahead of all but one period in which Biden and Obama were president.
Challenger Gray & Christmas said 950,000 layoffs were reported prior to Oct.
3/4
Another poll shows Trump's net approval has fallen
17pts among white Americans (+17 to
-1),
28pts among Hispanic Americans (-9 to -37) and
38pts among black Americans (-36 to -74)
Another poll shows Trump's net approval has fallen
17pts among white Americans (+17 to
-1),
28pts among Hispanic Americans (-9 to -37) and
38pts among black Americans (-36 to -74)
November 3, 2025 at 8:18 PM
3/4
Another poll shows Trump's net approval has fallen
17pts among white Americans (+17 to
-1),
28pts among Hispanic Americans (-9 to -37) and
38pts among black Americans (-36 to -74)
Another poll shows Trump's net approval has fallen
17pts among white Americans (+17 to
-1),
28pts among Hispanic Americans (-9 to -37) and
38pts among black Americans (-36 to -74)
2/4
Trump has lost a lot of his supporters according to a CNN Poll. According to the poll 63% disapprove of Trump’s performance as president.
Trump has lost a lot of his supporters according to a CNN Poll. According to the poll 63% disapprove of Trump’s performance as president.
November 3, 2025 at 8:18 PM
2/4
Trump has lost a lot of his supporters according to a CNN Poll. According to the poll 63% disapprove of Trump’s performance as president.
Trump has lost a lot of his supporters according to a CNN Poll. According to the poll 63% disapprove of Trump’s performance as president.
Let’s get ready for the holidays with a post Thanksgiving General Strike or Mass Blackout! Whatever you call it, it’s time to take a break and regroup! Be prepared!
November 2, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Let’s get ready for the holidays with a post Thanksgiving General Strike or Mass Blackout! Whatever you call it, it’s time to take a break and regroup! Be prepared!
Good morning, Jaye! Some days we are better at claiming our space at the table, but we never give up. We may be struggling but we persist and truly expect some day to be at the head of the table!
We are proud, competent and determined!
Yay, us!
We are proud, competent and determined!
Yay, us!
November 1, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Good morning, Jaye! Some days we are better at claiming our space at the table, but we never give up. We may be struggling but we persist and truly expect some day to be at the head of the table!
We are proud, competent and determined!
Yay, us!
We are proud, competent and determined!
Yay, us!
Thanks, Wylie! Your comment made me laugh out loud and I really needed that.
In return, I’m naming you today’s recipient of the Giant Green Dump Truck of Laughter (GGDT of L) Award!
Thank you for finding the truth that shines through in these very difficult times! I’m a big fan of gallows humor!
In return, I’m naming you today’s recipient of the Giant Green Dump Truck of Laughter (GGDT of L) Award!
Thank you for finding the truth that shines through in these very difficult times! I’m a big fan of gallows humor!
October 30, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Thanks, Wylie! Your comment made me laugh out loud and I really needed that.
In return, I’m naming you today’s recipient of the Giant Green Dump Truck of Laughter (GGDT of L) Award!
Thank you for finding the truth that shines through in these very difficult times! I’m a big fan of gallows humor!
In return, I’m naming you today’s recipient of the Giant Green Dump Truck of Laughter (GGDT of L) Award!
Thank you for finding the truth that shines through in these very difficult times! I’m a big fan of gallows humor!
I’m working on it, still! In the meantime, I rely on memes!
October 30, 2025 at 2:17 PM
I’m working on it, still! In the meantime, I rely on memes!
Money doesn’t make you healthy, or wise, despite what we’ve been taught. Money doesn’t buy you a place in heaven, no matter your religion.
I think most religions generally agree that taking care of your family & strangers is important. Follow the Golden Rule, don’t follow gold or Marie!
I think most religions generally agree that taking care of your family & strangers is important. Follow the Golden Rule, don’t follow gold or Marie!
October 28, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Money doesn’t make you healthy, or wise, despite what we’ve been taught. Money doesn’t buy you a place in heaven, no matter your religion.
I think most religions generally agree that taking care of your family & strangers is important. Follow the Golden Rule, don’t follow gold or Marie!
I think most religions generally agree that taking care of your family & strangers is important. Follow the Golden Rule, don’t follow gold or Marie!
You are not the only person speculating the bunker will be modernized & probably deeper than it is currently. It may reflect #CF47 ‘s taste, w/ lots of gold doohickies. Those pesky Epstein files will be shredded into concrete never to be seen again! This is part of a FB post shared by a friend.
October 26, 2025 at 5:11 PM
You are not the only person speculating the bunker will be modernized & probably deeper than it is currently. It may reflect #CF47 ‘s taste, w/ lots of gold doohickies. Those pesky Epstein files will be shredded into concrete never to be seen again! This is part of a FB post shared by a friend.
Good morning, Jaye!
Here’s to the sheroes and heroes who just keep on keepin’ on! One foot in front of the other, one day and sometimes one hour or minute at a time! If you fall, we’ll pick you up
m.youtube.com/watch?v=VdQY...
Here’s to the sheroes and heroes who just keep on keepin’ on! One foot in front of the other, one day and sometimes one hour or minute at a time! If you fall, we’ll pick you up
m.youtube.com/watch?v=VdQY...
October 23, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Good morning, Jaye!
Here’s to the sheroes and heroes who just keep on keepin’ on! One foot in front of the other, one day and sometimes one hour or minute at a time! If you fall, we’ll pick you up
m.youtube.com/watch?v=VdQY...
Here’s to the sheroes and heroes who just keep on keepin’ on! One foot in front of the other, one day and sometimes one hour or minute at a time! If you fall, we’ll pick you up
m.youtube.com/watch?v=VdQY...
This is the touchstone for each of us. As long as it is true, we can keep going. We may lag a bit, be tired, have second thoughts, but these words printed on a field of pink are what keep us going & reaching out to help each other! I thank each & every one of you who are on this journey with me!
October 23, 2025 at 2:19 PM
This is the touchstone for each of us. As long as it is true, we can keep going. We may lag a bit, be tired, have second thoughts, but these words printed on a field of pink are what keep us going & reaching out to help each other! I thank each & every one of you who are on this journey with me!