@mdownscemgrl.bsky.social
Poet. Democrat & Mental Health activist. Foodie (especially cheese & mushrooms). Cat lover. Travel - especially cemeteries. Christian. Bisexual/Queer. Family woman. Neurodiverse. Interested in politics & government (especially Surgeons General).
Flagellomania and Fatherhood: Roald Dahl, My Father, and Me thereader.mitpress.mit.edu/flagellomani... #Literature #Memoir #Parenting #Psychology via @mitpress.bsky.social
Flagellomania and Fatherhood: Roald Dahl, My Father, and Me
I smacked my daughter once. The guilt still haunts me.
thereader.mitpress.mit.edu
April 28, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Flagellomania and Fatherhood: Roald Dahl, My Father, and Me thereader.mitpress.mit.edu/flagellomani... #Literature #Memoir #Parenting #Psychology via @mitpress.bsky.social
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NOTE: The opponents of DEI are purging anyone who is not a white man from military leadership
This is not about merit; it’s about normalizing racism and misogyny
This is not about merit; it’s about normalizing racism and misogyny
No More Female 4-Stars: Franchetti Firing Leaves Top Ranks Filled by Men
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fired Adm. Lisa Franchetti, the Navy's first female chief, last week without any clear explanation -- part of a purge of top uniformed leadership that included the Joint...
www.military.com
March 1, 2025 at 11:31 PM
NOTE: The opponents of DEI are purging anyone who is not a white man from military leadership
This is not about merit; it’s about normalizing racism and misogyny
This is not about merit; it’s about normalizing racism and misogyny
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What happened to Little Marco?
March 1, 2025 at 6:00 PM
What happened to Little Marco?
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A reminder for these times.
March 1, 2025 at 10:24 PM
A reminder for these times.
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If you work in the American tourism industry be prepared to bring a book to work because the world has no plans on visiting you.
March 1, 2025 at 1:34 PM
If you work in the American tourism industry be prepared to bring a book to work because the world has no plans on visiting you.
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Thanks to everyone who participated nationwide!
March 1, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Thanks to everyone who participated nationwide!
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HERO vs ZERO
I'm in a state of shock & still trying to process yesterday's shameful, traitorous debacle in the WH: A DAY THAT WILL LIVE IN INFAMY. Our standing in the world has plummeted overnight, but the repercussions will be felt forevermore.
#SlavaUkraini🇺🇦 #ShameOnUS🇺🇸
I'm in a state of shock & still trying to process yesterday's shameful, traitorous debacle in the WH: A DAY THAT WILL LIVE IN INFAMY. Our standing in the world has plummeted overnight, but the repercussions will be felt forevermore.
#SlavaUkraini🇺🇦 #ShameOnUS🇺🇸
March 2, 2025 at 1:05 AM
HERO vs ZERO
I'm in a state of shock & still trying to process yesterday's shameful, traitorous debacle in the WH: A DAY THAT WILL LIVE IN INFAMY. Our standing in the world has plummeted overnight, but the repercussions will be felt forevermore.
#SlavaUkraini🇺🇦 #ShameOnUS🇺🇸
I'm in a state of shock & still trying to process yesterday's shameful, traitorous debacle in the WH: A DAY THAT WILL LIVE IN INFAMY. Our standing in the world has plummeted overnight, but the repercussions will be felt forevermore.
#SlavaUkraini🇺🇦 #ShameOnUS🇺🇸
Was reading Treasury Secretary Bessent's wiki bio; and realized that u can b Gay and still b a d****head. 'Course, I'm Bi and have been known 2 b pretty witchy myself (🙏 or send good vibes 4 me cuz I'm giving up 🤬 4 Lent).
March 2, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Was reading Treasury Secretary Bessent's wiki bio; and realized that u can b Gay and still b a d****head. 'Course, I'm Bi and have been known 2 b pretty witchy myself (🙏 or send good vibes 4 me cuz I'm giving up 🤬 4 Lent).
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I’d bet he prays to Bin Laden:
February 20, 2025 at 1:03 AM
I’d bet he prays to Bin Laden:
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President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is not a dictator.
He is a champion of democracy, freedom and truth.
He is a champion of democracy, freedom and truth.
February 20, 2025 at 12:00 AM
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is not a dictator.
He is a champion of democracy, freedom and truth.
He is a champion of democracy, freedom and truth.
This is a vegetable aspic. They used 2 b popular back when; & r coming back n2 fashion.🍅🫒🍆🥑🥕🫑🍄 #ilovefood #eatyourveggies #retrofood
February 20, 2025 at 1:17 AM
This is a vegetable aspic. They used 2 b popular back when; & r coming back n2 fashion.🍅🫒🍆🥑🥕🫑🍄 #ilovefood #eatyourveggies #retrofood
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It was an honor to sign the guest book in the home of Anne Frank.
I was here as a younger man and thought about her life as a dark chapter of history.
Today, I can’t help but think of her story as one of caution. Our world is fragile, and it’s incumbent on us not to break it.
I was here as a younger man and thought about her life as a dark chapter of history.
Today, I can’t help but think of her story as one of caution. Our world is fragile, and it’s incumbent on us not to break it.
February 20, 2025 at 12:36 AM
It was an honor to sign the guest book in the home of Anne Frank.
I was here as a younger man and thought about her life as a dark chapter of history.
Today, I can’t help but think of her story as one of caution. Our world is fragile, and it’s incumbent on us not to break it.
I was here as a younger man and thought about her life as a dark chapter of history.
Today, I can’t help but think of her story as one of caution. Our world is fragile, and it’s incumbent on us not to break it.
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Alaska's rooky Representative and Trump tool Nick Begich held a carefully curated, non-Town Hall meeting attended by 3,000 mostly angry voters who wanted answers to tough questions—but instead got a slew of propaganda.
alaskapublic.org/news/politic...
alaskapublic.org/news/politic...
Begich town hall meeting yields gripes, fury and sprinkles of praise
Begich and his staff kept a firm hold on the mic, frustrating those who wanted him to face tougher questions about Trump's employee dismissals and funding cuts.
alaskapublic.org
February 20, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Alaska's rooky Representative and Trump tool Nick Begich held a carefully curated, non-Town Hall meeting attended by 3,000 mostly angry voters who wanted answers to tough questions—but instead got a slew of propaganda.
alaskapublic.org/news/politic...
alaskapublic.org/news/politic...
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Trump is to Putin what Mussolini was to Hitler.
February 20, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Trump is to Putin what Mussolini was to Hitler.
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Here are some nice mushrooms 💋
February 19, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Here are some nice mushrooms 💋
I can't even think of WORDS to say abt this.🤬🤬🤬🤬 Trump actually FIRED the previous Coast Guard Commandant (current 1s JUST acting). Well, I guess we now know he REALLY hates women in power.🙄
February 19, 2025 at 2:05 AM
I can't even think of WORDS to say abt this.🤬🤬🤬🤬 Trump actually FIRED the previous Coast Guard Commandant (current 1s JUST acting). Well, I guess we now know he REALLY hates women in power.🙄
Pope to Stay in Hospital to Address ‘Complex’ Clinical Issue, Vatican Says www.nytimes.com/2025/02/17/w... I'm a Protestant (ECO Presbyterian, in fact); but sadly, I fear we may soon have a new Pope.
Pope Francis Will Remain in Hospital for ‘Complex’ Clinical Issue
Pope Francis was admitted on Friday with a respiratory infection. The announcement on Monday did not provide further detail, but raised fresh concerns about the pontiff’s health.
www.nytimes.com
February 18, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Pope to Stay in Hospital to Address ‘Complex’ Clinical Issue, Vatican Says www.nytimes.com/2025/02/17/w... I'm a Protestant (ECO Presbyterian, in fact); but sadly, I fear we may soon have a new Pope.
Trump Targets a Growing List of Those He Sees as Disloyal www.nytimes.com/2025/02/17/u... C'mon, Mr. President. Come after ME & the rest of the 💙 crew. We DARE you.
Trump Targets a Growing List of Those He Sees as Disloyal
In his first month in office, the president has carried out a campaign of retribution that has little analogue in history.
www.nytimes.com
February 18, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Trump Targets a Growing List of Those He Sees as Disloyal www.nytimes.com/2025/02/17/u... C'mon, Mr. President. Come after ME & the rest of the 💙 crew. We DARE you.
Trump Suggests No Laws Are Broken if He’s ‘Saving His Country’ www.nytimes.com/2025/02/15/u... Oh, yeah RIGHT, Mr. President.🙄 BTW, those historical examples mentioned at least had (mostly) valid reasons.
Trump Suggests No Laws Are Broken if He’s ‘Saving His Country’
President Trump shared a quotation on social media, making it clear it was one he wanted people to absorb: “He who saves his Country does not violate any Law.”
www.nytimes.com
February 17, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Trump Suggests No Laws Are Broken if He’s ‘Saving His Country’ www.nytimes.com/2025/02/15/u... Oh, yeah RIGHT, Mr. President.🙄 BTW, those historical examples mentioned at least had (mostly) valid reasons.
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I bought 100 of those N95s a month ago. Have started wearing them too. Have copd and missing part of a lung.
They are really trying to kill us aren't they?
They are really trying to kill us aren't they?
February 16, 2025 at 1:45 AM
I bought 100 of those N95s a month ago. Have started wearing them too. Have copd and missing part of a lung.
They are really trying to kill us aren't they?
They are really trying to kill us aren't they?
German Chancellor Rebukes Vance for Supporting Party That Downplays Nazis www.nytimes.com/2025/02/15/w...
German Chancellor Scholz Rebukes Vance’s Support for Far-Right During Munich Conference
At the Munich Security Conference, Olaf Scholz accused the U.S. vice president of unacceptable interference in Germany’s coming elections.
www.nytimes.com
February 16, 2025 at 4:35 PM
German Chancellor Rebukes Vance for Supporting Party That Downplays Nazis www.nytimes.com/2025/02/15/w...