Deb Elias-Smith
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Deb Elias-Smith
@deb-heart.bsky.social
Dog-mom, short story author, Reiki Master, and activist. Fountain pen enthusiast for no particular reason.
This sweet little Kaweco Lilliput pen joined my fountain pen collection yesterday! Love its style, size, and smooth nib (F) ❤️
April 6, 2025 at 1:52 PM
I’m guessing 500 people in our little town on Maryland’s red Eastern Shore!
April 5, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Here I react to the shameful encounter between American leaders and media and the Ukrainian president. No doubt there were more, but I saw five failures on our side: of hospitality, decency, democracy, strategy, and independence. Please watch and share.
snyder.substack.com/p/five-failu...
Five Failures in the Oval Office (video)
America hurt itself badly today.
snyder.substack.com
March 1, 2025 at 5:44 AM
Another beautiful sunset in Cabo San Lucas
January 24, 2025 at 1:57 AM
I’m learning Spanish with Duolingo and enjoying the gamification. Feeling confident in my new found language skills, I attempted to find dog supplies in the Cabo San Lucas Costco. Ultimately, I connected with the store staff member by going “woof woof.”

Back to Unit 1 😭

El perro
January 14, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Spotted in Cabo Dan Lucas - the Regent Seven Seas Grandeur. I’ve seen my last snow for this winter.
January 11, 2025 at 8:50 PM
This cutie is ready for vacation!
January 10, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Looking forward to finding fountain pen enthusiasts here.
The current state of my collection is 40 pens, mostly new. I’m eager to add to my tray of vintage pens and learn more about pen repair and nib adjustments.
January 8, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Reposted by Deb Elias-Smith
Three tectonic shifts are reordering how we will get and consume information in the years ahead:

1. Trust in traditional media is vanishing
2. Where people are getting information instead has shattered into dozens of ecosystems
3. The most powerful social platforms no longer police speech or info
Behind the Curtain: The information gods
The people with the largest platforms hold more power than ever in shaping reality.
www.axios.com
January 8, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Snowy in Southern Delaware. My pup insists that she didn’t sign up for this! I can’t argue with her.
January 8, 2025 at 12:47 AM