Shay
@heart-spark.bsky.social
Logophile 📚📖
Pro-democracy, pro-cats 💙😻
Lover of mountains and forests 🌳
Tea improves everything 🫖
Pro-democracy, pro-cats 💙😻
Lover of mountains and forests 🌳
Tea improves everything 🫖
So grateful for our amazing Faith community. We are currently sharing a full journey through the Wheel of the Year together, and tonight’s gathering was filled with So Much Feasting 😅story-telling, powerful ritual and deep reflection. Bright blessings to all this #Imbolc ✨💚✨
#UU #PaganSky
#UU #PaganSky
February 2, 2026 at 4:35 AM
The Dowager of the house oversees the packing away of the Christmas whatnots (right after mangling the lights beyond any future unraveling of them) #Caturday
February 1, 2026 at 4:26 AM
The Dowager of the house oversees the packing away of the Christmas whatnots (right after mangling the lights beyond any future unraveling of them) #Caturday
An anthem for our times - so powerful!
“By the dawn’s early light
Citizens stood for justice
Their voices ringing through the night
And there were bloody footprints
Where mercy should have stood
And two dead left to die on snow-filled streets.”
#Minneapolis #ReneeGood #AlexPretti
“By the dawn’s early light
Citizens stood for justice
Their voices ringing through the night
And there were bloody footprints
Where mercy should have stood
And two dead left to die on snow-filled streets.”
#Minneapolis #ReneeGood #AlexPretti
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
youtu.be
January 28, 2026 at 9:33 PM
An anthem for our times - so powerful!
“By the dawn’s early light
Citizens stood for justice
Their voices ringing through the night
And there were bloody footprints
Where mercy should have stood
And two dead left to die on snow-filled streets.”
#Minneapolis #ReneeGood #AlexPretti
“By the dawn’s early light
Citizens stood for justice
Their voices ringing through the night
And there were bloody footprints
Where mercy should have stood
And two dead left to die on snow-filled streets.”
#Minneapolis #ReneeGood #AlexPretti
#AmandaGorman is a national treasure.
“If we cannot find words, may we find the will; if we ever lose hope, may we never lose our humanity.”
#AlexPretti
“If we cannot find words, may we find the will; if we ever lose hope, may we never lose our humanity.”
#AlexPretti
January 25, 2026 at 11:18 PM
#AmandaGorman is a national treasure.
“If we cannot find words, may we find the will; if we ever lose hope, may we never lose our humanity.”
#AlexPretti
“If we cannot find words, may we find the will; if we ever lose hope, may we never lose our humanity.”
#AlexPretti
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A sunset on a sad day in Minnesota.
In memory of Alex Pretti who was a nurse helping our veterans in the Minneapolis VA hospital in the ICU. Again someone shot for being a great person.
#Minnesota
#AlexPretti
In memory of Alex Pretti who was a nurse helping our veterans in the Minneapolis VA hospital in the ICU. Again someone shot for being a great person.
#Minnesota
#AlexPretti
January 25, 2026 at 12:37 PM
A sunset on a sad day in Minnesota.
In memory of Alex Pretti who was a nurse helping our veterans in the Minneapolis VA hospital in the ICU. Again someone shot for being a great person.
#Minnesota
#AlexPretti
In memory of Alex Pretti who was a nurse helping our veterans in the Minneapolis VA hospital in the ICU. Again someone shot for being a great person.
#Minnesota
#AlexPretti
I’ve just finished reading #Nobody’sGirl by #VirginiaGuiffre. It would be a harrowing read if it were fiction. To know that it is not is unfathomable 💔
#JusticeForSurvivors
#ReleaseTheEpsteinFiles
#JusticeForSurvivors
#ReleaseTheEpsteinFiles
January 23, 2026 at 4:46 PM
I’ve just finished reading #Nobody’sGirl by #VirginiaGuiffre. It would be a harrowing read if it were fiction. To know that it is not is unfathomable 💔
#JusticeForSurvivors
#ReleaseTheEpsteinFiles
#JusticeForSurvivors
#ReleaseTheEpsteinFiles
Tis the season of winter walks through college campuses with an excited senior leading the way ❄️
January 22, 2026 at 8:13 PM
Tis the season of winter walks through college campuses with an excited senior leading the way ❄️
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Modelling the effect of the 90-day pause on HIV in sub-Saharan Africa, ImpactCounter estimates that 159,000 adults may have died in that region alone as a result of the suspension of aid by USAID and PEPFAR. @melissasweetdr.bsky.social reports.
healthpolicy-watch.news/the-human-co...
healthpolicy-watch.news/the-human-co...
One Year Later: The Effect Of US 'Chainsaw' On Global Health - Health Policy Watch
One year ago today (20 January), the Trump administration exploded the global health sector by immediately “pausing” all aid for 90 days – and dispensing with
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January 21, 2026 at 1:11 PM
Modelling the effect of the 90-day pause on HIV in sub-Saharan Africa, ImpactCounter estimates that 159,000 adults may have died in that region alone as a result of the suspension of aid by USAID and PEPFAR. @melissasweetdr.bsky.social reports.
healthpolicy-watch.news/the-human-co...
healthpolicy-watch.news/the-human-co...
A powerful and important story for our times - for children of all ages. “The Artivist”, written and illustrated by the brilliant #NikkolasSmith, tells the story of a young boy who combines his love for art and activism to address social issues and inspire change.
youtu.be/VaHUCEnX5Ug?...
youtu.be/VaHUCEnX5Ug?...
The Artivist by Nikkolas Smith
YouTube video by Suzanne Mody
youtu.be
January 18, 2026 at 11:30 PM
A powerful and important story for our times - for children of all ages. “The Artivist”, written and illustrated by the brilliant #NikkolasSmith, tells the story of a young boy who combines his love for art and activism to address social issues and inspire change.
youtu.be/VaHUCEnX5Ug?...
youtu.be/VaHUCEnX5Ug?...
Pretty snow cotton outside our back door this morning ❄️ #WinterBeauty #MidwestMornings
January 17, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Pretty snow cotton outside our back door this morning ❄️ #WinterBeauty #MidwestMornings
A map of Africa crafted entirely from handwoven telephone wire bowls by South African craftsmen.
Telephone wire weaving dates back to the 60’s, when artisans began transforming repurposed materials into beautiful and functional items. What began as necessity has became an art form.
#Africa #craft
Telephone wire weaving dates back to the 60’s, when artisans began transforming repurposed materials into beautiful and functional items. What began as necessity has became an art form.
#Africa #craft
January 17, 2026 at 3:23 AM
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Good morning, Bluesky!
A serene scene to start your day with:
A serene scene to start your day with:
January 15, 2026 at 3:57 PM
Good morning, Bluesky!
A serene scene to start your day with:
A serene scene to start your day with:
Dear pro-life protestors outside my child’s school: put your grotesque (and also biologically inaccurate) posters away; and take your sanctimonious selves off to volunteer somewhere that actually helps the people you claim to care so much about 😒
#LogInYourOwnEye
#LogInYourOwnEye
January 14, 2026 at 9:38 PM
Dear pro-life protestors outside my child’s school: put your grotesque (and also biologically inaccurate) posters away; and take your sanctimonious selves off to volunteer somewhere that actually helps the people you claim to care so much about 😒
#LogInYourOwnEye
#LogInYourOwnEye
Let’s hope more follow 👏🏻
Malaysia and Indonesia become the first countries to block Grok, the artificial intelligence chatbot developed by Elon Musk’s xAI, after authorities said it was being misused to generate sexually explicit and non-consensual images.
Malaysia, Indonesia become first to block Musk’s Grok over AI deepfakes
Malaysia and Indonesia have blocked access to Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok due to its misuse in generating explicit images.
bit.ly
January 12, 2026 at 12:55 PM
Let’s hope more follow 👏🏻
Or hers. Don’t settle.
January 11, 2026 at 10:51 PM
Or hers. Don’t settle.
Breaking through the clouds this morning … beautiful birthday sunrise.
#sunrise #WaterWinterWonderland
#sunrise #WaterWinterWonderland
January 9, 2026 at 7:58 PM
Breaking through the clouds this morning … beautiful birthday sunrise.
#sunrise #WaterWinterWonderland
#sunrise #WaterWinterWonderland
Please join if you can.
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Rapid Response Call: ICE Killing and Lawlessness in Minneapolis · Indivisible
Join us Thursday, January 8th, at 8:00 pm ET / 5:00 pm PT to discuss the killing by ICE in Minneapolis and their lawlessness and harm in communities across the country.
We will talk with local and n...
mobilize.us
January 8, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Please join if you can.
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mobilize.us/s/nj2pq3
Hearing a snippet of "Mannenberg" played at Mamdani's inauguration gave me goosebumps of happiness - this jazz piece by Abdullah Ibrahim was often called the theme tune of the anti-apartheid movement. Powerful symbolism in the video too 🇿🇦
#AbdullahIbrahim #Mannenberg
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiQ0...
#AbdullahIbrahim #Mannenberg
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiQ0...
Abdullah Ibrahim - Mannenberg
YouTube video by artist4africa
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January 7, 2026 at 5:26 PM
Hearing a snippet of "Mannenberg" played at Mamdani's inauguration gave me goosebumps of happiness - this jazz piece by Abdullah Ibrahim was often called the theme tune of the anti-apartheid movement. Powerful symbolism in the video too 🇿🇦
#AbdullahIbrahim #Mannenberg
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiQ0...
#AbdullahIbrahim #Mannenberg
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiQ0...
From #FightTheNewDrug
“X is being flooded with nonconsensual sexual images generated by Grok AI at users' requests. Although the content is fake this is sexual abuse, and the harm is real. Because of the lack of safeguards, countless individuals, especially women and children, are becoming victims.”
“X is being flooded with nonconsensual sexual images generated by Grok AI at users' requests. Although the content is fake this is sexual abuse, and the harm is real. Because of the lack of safeguards, countless individuals, especially women and children, are becoming victims.”
January 6, 2026 at 2:38 PM
From #FightTheNewDrug
“X is being flooded with nonconsensual sexual images generated by Grok AI at users' requests. Although the content is fake this is sexual abuse, and the harm is real. Because of the lack of safeguards, countless individuals, especially women and children, are becoming victims.”
“X is being flooded with nonconsensual sexual images generated by Grok AI at users' requests. Although the content is fake this is sexual abuse, and the harm is real. Because of the lack of safeguards, countless individuals, especially women and children, are becoming victims.”
Watching TV with my teen - how our roles have reversed.
Me: eyes firmly shut to avoid having to watch feasting demogorgons and exploding rats. The teen: pats my hand reassuringly and keeps up a cheery running commentary about the use of wet celery and strawberry jam in the world of special effects 😆
Me: eyes firmly shut to avoid having to watch feasting demogorgons and exploding rats. The teen: pats my hand reassuringly and keeps up a cheery running commentary about the use of wet celery and strawberry jam in the world of special effects 😆
January 5, 2026 at 6:51 PM
Watching TV with my teen - how our roles have reversed.
Me: eyes firmly shut to avoid having to watch feasting demogorgons and exploding rats. The teen: pats my hand reassuringly and keeps up a cheery running commentary about the use of wet celery and strawberry jam in the world of special effects 😆
Me: eyes firmly shut to avoid having to watch feasting demogorgons and exploding rats. The teen: pats my hand reassuringly and keeps up a cheery running commentary about the use of wet celery and strawberry jam in the world of special effects 😆
Sisters of Mercy - Lucretia My Reflection (Official Music Video) [HD]
YouTube video by RHINO
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January 4, 2026 at 5:50 PM
I’ve never run before but decided today was the day! Second Park Run and I ran/walked in the snow - and I absolutely loved it! ❄️
#ParkRun
#ParkRun
January 3, 2026 at 4:48 PM
I’ve never run before but decided today was the day! Second Park Run and I ran/walked in the snow - and I absolutely loved it! ❄️
#ParkRun
#ParkRun
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Full Moons in 2026: 🌝
📸 AccuWeather
📸 AccuWeather
January 1, 2026 at 10:47 PM
Full Moons in 2026: 🌝
📸 AccuWeather
📸 AccuWeather
Wishes from our home to yours at this turn of the year 💜
“If the past year held joy and growth for you, may that sweetness continue to bless you.
If the past year held pain and bitterness, may you be relieved of those burdens and renewed for the journey ahead.”
~ Rev Erika Hewitt
#NewYear
“If the past year held joy and growth for you, may that sweetness continue to bless you.
If the past year held pain and bitterness, may you be relieved of those burdens and renewed for the journey ahead.”
~ Rev Erika Hewitt
#NewYear
January 1, 2026 at 3:43 AM
Wishes from our home to yours at this turn of the year 💜
“If the past year held joy and growth for you, may that sweetness continue to bless you.
If the past year held pain and bitterness, may you be relieved of those burdens and renewed for the journey ahead.”
~ Rev Erika Hewitt
#NewYear
“If the past year held joy and growth for you, may that sweetness continue to bless you.
If the past year held pain and bitterness, may you be relieved of those burdens and renewed for the journey ahead.”
~ Rev Erika Hewitt
#NewYear
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Timezones are so weird. Australia is in 2026, Canada is in 2025, and the United States is in 1939.
December 31, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Timezones are so weird. Australia is in 2026, Canada is in 2025, and the United States is in 1939.