JL Oakley~Historical fiction author
@jloakley.bsky.social
Historian, writer of historical fiction. Retired museum educator. Garden, books, and bird lover. Skills: can churn and wash butter, write in 19th century cursive & wield beater and froe. https://www.jloakleyauthor.com/
I went to a friend at an artist’s gallery and took my dog, Biggie. Biggie just made himself at home with the artist while my friend and I talked. #adogife
December 1, 2025 at 5:48 PM
I went to a friend at an artist’s gallery and took my dog, Biggie. Biggie just made himself at home with the artist while my friend and I talked. #adogife
I'm happy to see this. I first learned of this program when I first visited Trondheim, Norway in 2017.
November 24, 2025 at 7:16 PM
I'm happy to see this. I first learned of this program when I first visited Trondheim, Norway in 2017.
A quiet evening interrupted by?
November 23, 2025 at 5:35 AM
A quiet evening interrupted by?
I'm looking forward to seeing Nuremberg and the trial, but do you know about the Legal Purge in Norway? In my novel The Quisling Factor. I write about post war times & the accounting for crimes against ordinary citizens and resistance workers. tinyurl.com/y2e8wuz3
November 22, 2025 at 6:17 AM
I'm looking forward to seeing Nuremberg and the trial, but do you know about the Legal Purge in Norway? In my novel The Quisling Factor. I write about post war times & the accounting for crimes against ordinary citizens and resistance workers. tinyurl.com/y2e8wuz3
The beautiful Iolani Palace, first e executive building to have lights, telephone in the world. King Kalamaua was very progressive. The statue is of his sister, Queen Liliuokalani who followed him after his untimely death.
November 21, 2025 at 7:02 AM
The beautiful Iolani Palace, first e executive building to have lights, telephone in the world. King Kalamaua was very progressive. The statue is of his sister, Queen Liliuokalani who followed him after his untimely death.
I don’t know about old tile in a historic bathroom, but beautiful Gaylor Plantation mansion on Kauai sees no reason to update. Very classy.
November 19, 2025 at 8:10 PM
I don’t know about old tile in a historic bathroom, but beautiful Gaylor Plantation mansion on Kauai sees no reason to update. Very classy.
My first shark warning.
November 17, 2025 at 7:12 PM
My first shark warning.
This is interesting. My first shark warning sign and people are out on their paddle board. Our waitress said there was no way she’d get into that water,
November 17, 2025 at 12:36 AM
This is interesting. My first shark warning sign and people are out on their paddle board. Our waitress said there was no way she’d get into that water,
We have the cutest one here at Kauai Writers.
November 16, 2025 at 8:23 PM
We have the cutest one here at Kauai Writers.
Time for a pre-cleanse before I read the news. Our therapy dog at #kauaiwtitersconference
November 15, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Time for a pre-cleanse before I read the news. Our therapy dog at #kauaiwtitersconference
3100 acres of coffee bushes is pretty impressive. Kauai Coffee is an industrial level operation. I love how when the sugar cane agriculture crashed, they stepped in and created this wonderful enterprise. The old mills that processed the cane( I remember the vinegry smell)now process the beans.
November 13, 2025 at 5:21 AM
3100 acres of coffee bushes is pretty impressive. Kauai Coffee is an industrial level operation. I love how when the sugar cane agriculture crashed, they stepped in and created this wonderful enterprise. The old mills that processed the cane( I remember the vinegry smell)now process the beans.
I love where I live. But winter is coming with wind and rain, I won’t see a sky like this for awhile.
November 6, 2025 at 11:53 PM
I love where I live. But winter is coming with wind and rain, I won’t see a sky like this for awhile.
Samples of those duplicate made signs paid for by antifa.
October 19, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Samples of those duplicate made signs paid for by antifa.
I got my sign ready for our rally and march in Bham, WA. Only king allowed is the kingfisher bird. My late husband Vietnam vet's favorite bird.
October 18, 2025 at 6:22 PM
I got my sign ready for our rally and march in Bham, WA. Only king allowed is the kingfisher bird. My late husband Vietnam vet's favorite bird.
I lost my youngest son 4 months ago. It was a weepy time for me today (It happens out of nowhere) but while getting rid of some old files I found an envelope from 2006 with a note he sent me. Such a gift.
October 14, 2025 at 5:33 AM
I lost my youngest son 4 months ago. It was a weepy time for me today (It happens out of nowhere) but while getting rid of some old files I found an envelope from 2006 with a note he sent me. Such a gift.
This place. Oslo, Norway.
October 9, 2025 at 12:16 AM
This place. Oslo, Norway.
LOL. I wonder what his place will look like? Maybe he'll visit old friends.
October 8, 2025 at 4:37 PM
LOL. I wonder what his place will look like? Maybe he'll visit old friends.
Do you mean this?
October 3, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Do you mean this?
LOL. My intern is named Kinky Boots because, well, her tail has a kink in it and she 6 toed boots. So sweet as a kitten and now.
September 28, 2025 at 11:08 PM
LOL. My intern is named Kinky Boots because, well, her tail has a kink in it and she 6 toed boots. So sweet as a kitten and now.
This weeks breakthrough. I made it to the Forge in the Volcano Cave in Stardew Valley. Threw a lot of bomb and ate a lot of goat cheese
September 25, 2025 at 10:31 PM
This weeks breakthrough. I made it to the Forge in the Volcano Cave in Stardew Valley. Threw a lot of bomb and ate a lot of goat cheese
That time I was Colonial Barbie.
September 23, 2025 at 6:19 PM
That time I was Colonial Barbie.
To cleanse myself from all the chaos, I went to the bay. Fall starts today, but this the beauty I needed.
September 21, 2025 at 10:10 PM
To cleanse myself from all the chaos, I went to the bay. Fall starts today, but this the beauty I needed.
During its 5 year occupation, the newspapers went underground. Mimeograph stencils and machines were illegal, but writers were able to get news off the BBC on REAL news & smuggle in the tools to print.
September 20, 2025 at 2:53 AM
During its 5 year occupation, the newspapers went underground. Mimeograph stencils and machines were illegal, but writers were able to get news off the BBC on REAL news & smuggle in the tools to print.
At least last night was peaceful and hopeful.
September 18, 2025 at 5:34 PM
At least last night was peaceful and hopeful.
Fall evening . Spaghetti sauce made with my own tomatoes. And some of my son’s wine. Yum.
September 14, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Fall evening . Spaghetti sauce made with my own tomatoes. And some of my son’s wine. Yum.