@debbiefr.bsky.social
recovering USAF brat; Lib Dem; retired legal sec/paralegal; retired 7th grade Soc St. teacher; lover of history; amateur genealogist; research geek; recovery nerd; political news junkie; and crafter. Free speech yes; abusive, nasty speech - not acceptable
Arts & Craft Fair this weekend!!!
November 27, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Arts & Craft Fair this weekend!!!
In 1969 Native ppls occupied Alcatraz Island (San Fran, CA) in protest of violations of Treaty Rights. While there they renamed today “Unthanksgiving Day” and decided to mark it on the same day as the Wampanoag peoples’ Day of Mourning.
Day of Mourning *or* Unthanksgiving Day.
Day of Mourning *or* Unthanksgiving Day.
November 27, 2025 at 10:36 AM
In 1969 Native ppls occupied Alcatraz Island (San Fran, CA) in protest of violations of Treaty Rights. While there they renamed today “Unthanksgiving Day” and decided to mark it on the same day as the Wampanoag peoples’ Day of Mourning.
Day of Mourning *or* Unthanksgiving Day.
Day of Mourning *or* Unthanksgiving Day.
Since 1970 the Wampanoag people & others have joined together in Plymouth, MA to mark A Day of Mourning. The event involves a march and then ceremony.
November 27, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Since 1970 the Wampanoag people & others have joined together in Plymouth, MA to mark A Day of Mourning. The event involves a march and then ceremony.
The movie Smoke Signals (based on Sherman Alexie's book The Lone Ranger & Tonto Fist Fight in Heaven) is on PBS tonight! One of my favorite movies. ✊ Frybread Power!!!!
November 22, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The movie Smoke Signals (based on Sherman Alexie's book The Lone Ranger & Tonto Fist Fight in Heaven) is on PBS tonight! One of my favorite movies. ✊ Frybread Power!!!!
Anyone else been watching Ken Burns' American Revolution on PBS?? WOW. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Still available to stream on PBS.org or with PBS Passport. Last episode tonight.
November 22, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Anyone else been watching Ken Burns' American Revolution on PBS?? WOW. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Still available to stream on PBS.org or with PBS Passport. Last episode tonight.
Just a few examples from my research. These are just from the late 1800's - 1900's. There are a *ton* more going back to -- yes -- the Bible.
November 20, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Just a few examples from my research. These are just from the late 1800's - 1900's. There are a *ton* more going back to -- yes -- the Bible.
Went 2 see new movie "Nuremberg" w/ Russell Crowe as Hermann Göring. Yes it's abt the trial w/ focus ▶️ Göring, but it's *SO* much more than that. Not at all what I expected - it's deeper and broader and more layered than I thought possible. Some historical inaccuracies. Must see movie for our times.
November 18, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Went 2 see new movie "Nuremberg" w/ Russell Crowe as Hermann Göring. Yes it's abt the trial w/ focus ▶️ Göring, but it's *SO* much more than that. Not at all what I expected - it's deeper and broader and more layered than I thought possible. Some historical inaccuracies. Must see movie for our times.
This is a centuries old pattern. (I should mention W.T. Stead - the father of investigative journalism - lived and worked in London. His work was an expose on the rich in England, but it applies here too.)
November 17, 2025 at 2:20 PM
This is a centuries old pattern. (I should mention W.T. Stead - the father of investigative journalism - lived and worked in London. His work was an expose on the rich in England, but it applies here too.)
What will we do this time? Finally break the pattern??
November 17, 2025 at 2:18 PM
What will we do this time? Finally break the pattern??
Put together a quick little something for ya'll. If you want my sources, let me know.
Once a history teacher; always a history teacher.
Once a history teacher; always a history teacher.
November 16, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Put together a quick little something for ya'll. If you want my sources, let me know.
Once a history teacher; always a history teacher.
Once a history teacher; always a history teacher.
Let me know if you see a pattern.
How we doin' on this???
How we doin' on this???
November 16, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Let me know if you see a pattern.
How we doin' on this???
How we doin' on this???
@kenlburns.bsky.social latest documentary -- this time on the story of the American Revolution -- begins tonight on @pbs.org!! I've been excitedly and impatiently looking forward to this since I first heard about it!!! Can't wait to start watching!!
November 16, 2025 at 12:52 PM
@kenlburns.bsky.social latest documentary -- this time on the story of the American Revolution -- begins tonight on @pbs.org!! I've been excitedly and impatiently looking forward to this since I first heard about it!!! Can't wait to start watching!!
Apparently I'm 3% Irish ... or Scot Irish ... or Scottish. 🤷♀️ Family story is Irish & since it's not that far back I tend to believe the stories I've been told -- even within the last 1 year or so. Just no one knows or remembers where in Ireland so knowing it's northeast someplace is something.
November 12, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Apparently I'm 3% Irish ... or Scot Irish ... or Scottish. 🤷♀️ Family story is Irish & since it's not that far back I tend to believe the stories I've been told -- even within the last 1 year or so. Just no one knows or remembers where in Ireland so knowing it's northeast someplace is something.
I was fortunate to see a live performance of this show still available on PBS. I *highly* recommend it ... especially on a day when we celebrate those who served in the military. Suggestion: have tissues on hand. It's all true.
November 11, 2025 at 1:07 PM
I was fortunate to see a live performance of this show still available on PBS. I *highly* recommend it ... especially on a day when we celebrate those who served in the military. Suggestion: have tissues on hand. It's all true.
Last night voters in Detroit, MI elected their first female mayor!!! And she's a Democrat.
Way to go Detroit!
Congratulations!!
Way to go Detroit!
Congratulations!!
November 5, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Last night voters in Detroit, MI elected their first female mayor!!! And she's a Democrat.
Way to go Detroit!
Congratulations!!
Way to go Detroit!
Congratulations!!
Ward 6 City Council race:
Miranda Schubert (D) is leading by almost 24,000 votes!!
Miranda Schubert (D) is leading by almost 24,000 votes!!
November 5, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Ward 6 City Council race:
Miranda Schubert (D) is leading by almost 24,000 votes!!
Miranda Schubert (D) is leading by almost 24,000 votes!!
@msnbc.com is projecting Zohran Mamdani (DS) wins the NYC Mayor's race.
November 5, 2025 at 2:36 AM
@msnbc.com is projecting Zohran Mamdani (DS) wins the NYC Mayor's race.
Ghazala Hashmi (D) is projected to win Lt. Gov. race in VA! That means a D (female) Gov and D (female) Lt. Gov in VA!!
Congratulations VA!!!!
AG race is still too close to call. 🤞
Congratulations VA!!!!
AG race is still too close to call. 🤞
November 5, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Ghazala Hashmi (D) is projected to win Lt. Gov. race in VA! That means a D (female) Gov and D (female) Lt. Gov in VA!!
Congratulations VA!!!!
AG race is still too close to call. 🤞
Congratulations VA!!!!
AG race is still too close to call. 🤞
Congratulations Carol Leonnig (my favorite reporter formerly of WAPO now with @msnbc.com ) & Aaron Davis on their new book "Injustice". I've heard a few interviews abt it. Sounds amazing. It's abt the DOJ during DT 1.0 and Garland under Biden. We'll have *TONS* of work to do to rebuild it. 😠☹️
November 4, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Congratulations Carol Leonnig (my favorite reporter formerly of WAPO now with @msnbc.com ) & Aaron Davis on their new book "Injustice". I've heard a few interviews abt it. Sounds amazing. It's abt the DOJ during DT 1.0 and Garland under Biden. We'll have *TONS* of work to do to rebuild it. 😠☹️
Was anyone else listening on the Zoom meeting w/ Rex Scott today regarding Project Blue at the county level? If so, I'd love to hear your take on what was said. I have my conclusions and wld appreciate chatting w/ s.o. else just to make sure I was hearing correctly & am not going crazy ... yet!
November 4, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Was anyone else listening on the Zoom meeting w/ Rex Scott today regarding Project Blue at the county level? If so, I'd love to hear your take on what was said. I have my conclusions and wld appreciate chatting w/ s.o. else just to make sure I was hearing correctly & am not going crazy ... yet!
@tucsonagenda.bsky.social posted this in their latest edition ⬇️. It seems this is Juan's biggest concern right now. Just sayin' ... in case anyone wants to find his survey and take it!!!!!!
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October 28, 2025 at 3:21 AM
@tucsonagenda.bsky.social posted this in their latest edition ⬇️. It seems this is Juan's biggest concern right now. Just sayin' ... in case anyone wants to find his survey and take it!!!!!!
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Sat., Oct. 25th starting at 4 p.m. in Tucson, AZ.
October 23, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Sat., Oct. 25th starting at 4 p.m. in Tucson, AZ.