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Alison Herring
@historyherring.bsky.social
Studying the Powell Family Papers held at W&M - an unconventional 19th century family from Loudoun County, VA.

BLM; LGBTQIA+ Ally; Pro-Choice; Jesus Follower; Former Big Four Audit Sr Mgr; Pronouns: She/Her
http://alisonherring.com
Awwww - I love foxes!! I have one that comes by my house regularly. 🦊
November 25, 2025 at 5:48 AM
Followed!! 💙🫡
November 25, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Good one with Amelia Earhart! #HATM
November 24, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Good one!!! I never tire of that story!! #HATM
November 24, 2025 at 2:36 AM
1) Ida B Wells
2) Pasta from Trader Joes

#HATM
November 24, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Ooohhh… including you?! I went down a rabbit hole on him later. It sounded like the story wad also attributed to his father. I’m amazed at how much was known.
November 21, 2025 at 2:55 PM
LOL! We east-coasters never know. I grew up on central time and was amazed at how forgetful east coasters were about time zones. They’d schedule a meeting at 9am, and I’d be like “ok, but that’s 6am pacific.” Now, I’ve become them. So, it’s contagious. 😬
November 21, 2025 at 2:52 PM
The video is of Renee Zellweger, and the cover image for me is of her.
November 21, 2025 at 2:56 AM
I’m impressed you found a gif of GW rolling his eyes!! Well done!!
November 21, 2025 at 2:17 AM
✍️ Adds books to Christmas list. #HATM
November 21, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Wow. That puts it in perspective. I just asked a friend "why not send these guys home for a bit? They'd come back healthier and happier." But, that's like sending a city home - besides the obvious risks of sending an army home. #HATM
November 21, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Oh wow - that research is exciting!! Thanks for pointing it out!! #HATM
November 21, 2025 at 1:29 AM