Pam🌻
@pammcst.bsky.social
🔵 TN mom, grew up in MI, Gen-X, Introvert 🫘
Some interests: reading, libraries, museums, archaeology, anthropology, history, photography, nature, Outlander, Doctor Who, Belle and Sebastian, Marcus Aurelius, Thich Nhat Hanh
Some interests: reading, libraries, museums, archaeology, anthropology, history, photography, nature, Outlander, Doctor Who, Belle and Sebastian, Marcus Aurelius, Thich Nhat Hanh
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Pam🌻
@pammcst.bsky.social
· Nov 11
I'm mostly here to keep up w/ news & politics. I'd love to connect w/ people who have similar interests, but I'm sad & much more tired than I was setting up other 🐦 app alternatives. It makes me very anxious when people follow/unfollow to build their own followers so I may be slow to follow back.
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BREAKING: In a 220-208 vote, with four Democrats voting in favor, the House passes the SAVE Act, a bill that could strip voting rights from millions of Americans.
From: @jaknutson.bsky.social
From: @jaknutson.bsky.social
SAVE Act: House Passes GOP Voting Bill That Could Disenfranchise Millions
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
April 10, 2025 at 3:28 PM
BREAKING: In a 220-208 vote, with four Democrats voting in favor, the House passes the SAVE Act, a bill that could strip voting rights from millions of Americans.
From: @jaknutson.bsky.social
From: @jaknutson.bsky.social
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Atmosphere is recharged and ready for more rotating storms this afternoon and tonight. We are stuck on the wrong side of a stalled front
✅ instability
✅ shear and rotation
✅ storm fuel
✅ lift
Hail, damaging straight line winds, tornado possible as approaching storms worsen ongoing flash flooding.
✅ instability
✅ shear and rotation
✅ storm fuel
✅ lift
Hail, damaging straight line winds, tornado possible as approaching storms worsen ongoing flash flooding.
April 3, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Atmosphere is recharged and ready for more rotating storms this afternoon and tonight. We are stuck on the wrong side of a stalled front
✅ instability
✅ shear and rotation
✅ storm fuel
✅ lift
Hail, damaging straight line winds, tornado possible as approaching storms worsen ongoing flash flooding.
✅ instability
✅ shear and rotation
✅ storm fuel
✅ lift
Hail, damaging straight line winds, tornado possible as approaching storms worsen ongoing flash flooding.
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NYT: Six Dead as Storm Brings ‘Catastrophic’ Flood Risk to Central U.S.
Floodwaters were rising in Nashville after a harrowing night of damaging tornadoes and windstorms that killed at least five people in Tennessee and a fire chief in Missouri.
Floodwaters were rising in Nashville after a harrowing night of damaging tornadoes and windstorms that killed at least five people in Tennessee and a fire chief in Missouri.
April 3, 2025 at 5:53 PM
NYT: Six Dead as Storm Brings ‘Catastrophic’ Flood Risk to Central U.S.
Floodwaters were rising in Nashville after a harrowing night of damaging tornadoes and windstorms that killed at least five people in Tennessee and a fire chief in Missouri.
Floodwaters were rising in Nashville after a harrowing night of damaging tornadoes and windstorms that killed at least five people in Tennessee and a fire chief in Missouri.
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Selmer, TN - due east of Memphis - was obliterated. There are multiple deaths. That’s why we get up and stay up when the warnings sound 💔
April 3, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Selmer, TN - due east of Memphis - was obliterated. There are multiple deaths. That’s why we get up and stay up when the warnings sound 💔
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#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of #BannedBookClub by Kim et al. #BookSky
I've sent out talking points to get the discussion of Banned Book Club started. I'll send out more periodically throughout April.
To join, check the hashtags or pin/like the feed (go to link; click on 3 dots):
I've sent out talking points to get the discussion of Banned Book Club started. I'll send out more periodically throughout April.
To join, check the hashtags or pin/like the feed (go to link; click on 3 dots):
April 3, 2025 at 4:06 AM
#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of #BannedBookClub by Kim et al. #BookSky
I've sent out talking points to get the discussion of Banned Book Club started. I'll send out more periodically throughout April.
To join, check the hashtags or pin/like the feed (go to link; click on 3 dots):
I've sent out talking points to get the discussion of Banned Book Club started. I'll send out more periodically throughout April.
To join, check the hashtags or pin/like the feed (go to link; click on 3 dots):
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We didn't expect parallels when writing the book. We thought it was an obscure bit of history, since book banning was not a big problem when we started writing in 2017. The reason we got the book deal was our publisher's shock that Korea had banned books...
April 3, 2025 at 4:10 AM
We didn't expect parallels when writing the book. We thought it was an obscure bit of history, since book banning was not a big problem when we started writing in 2017. The reason we got the book deal was our publisher's shock that Korea had banned books...
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#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of #BannedBookClub by Kim Hyun Sook, Ko Hyung-Ju, & @ryanestrada.com #BookSky
As you read the graphic novel Banned Book Club, did you see any parallels between South Korea in the 1980s and the U.S. today? Explain.
As you read the graphic novel Banned Book Club, did you see any parallels between South Korea in the 1980s and the U.S. today? Explain.
April 3, 2025 at 4:01 AM
#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of #BannedBookClub by Kim Hyun Sook, Ko Hyung-Ju, & @ryanestrada.com #BookSky
As you read the graphic novel Banned Book Club, did you see any parallels between South Korea in the 1980s and the U.S. today? Explain.
As you read the graphic novel Banned Book Club, did you see any parallels between South Korea in the 1980s and the U.S. today? Explain.
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#BannedBookSkyClub schedule:
April 2025: Banned Book Club by Kim Hyun Sook, et al.
May 2025: The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon by Stephen King
June 2025: The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula Le Guin
July 2025: Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison
April 2025: Banned Book Club by Kim Hyun Sook, et al.
May 2025: The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon by Stephen King
June 2025: The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula Le Guin
July 2025: Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison
April 2, 2025 at 2:21 AM
#BannedBookSkyClub schedule:
April 2025: Banned Book Club by Kim Hyun Sook, et al.
May 2025: The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon by Stephen King
June 2025: The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula Le Guin
July 2025: Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison
April 2025: Banned Book Club by Kim Hyun Sook, et al.
May 2025: The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon by Stephen King
June 2025: The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula Le Guin
July 2025: Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison
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At 4pm ET Trump plans to sign an executive order instructing the head of the Education Department, Linda McMahon, to begin dismantling the agency.
The department cannot be closed without Congress’s approval.
The department cannot be closed without Congress’s approval.
March 20, 2025 at 2:11 PM
At 4pm ET Trump plans to sign an executive order instructing the head of the Education Department, Linda McMahon, to begin dismantling the agency.
The department cannot be closed without Congress’s approval.
The department cannot be closed without Congress’s approval.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal judge rules USAID dismantling likely violated the Constitution, blocks Elon Musk's DOGE from further cuts.
March 18, 2025 at 7:12 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal judge rules USAID dismantling likely violated the Constitution, blocks Elon Musk's DOGE from further cuts.
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Great news for OUTLANDER fans: The Complete Season 7 Blu-ray/DVD is finally available for pre-order! It will be released on May 27, 2025. Look here for more information, including pre-order links.
www.outlandishobservations.com/2025/03/seas...
www.outlandishobservations.com/2025/03/seas...
Complete Season 7 Blu-ray/DVD will be out May 27!
News, information, random musings, and occasional Deep Thoughts about Diana Gabaldon's books and the OUTLANDER TV series.
www.outlandishobservations.com
March 17, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Great news for OUTLANDER fans: The Complete Season 7 Blu-ray/DVD is finally available for pre-order! It will be released on May 27, 2025. Look here for more information, including pre-order links.
www.outlandishobservations.com/2025/03/seas...
www.outlandishobservations.com/2025/03/seas...
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March 15, 2025:
March 15, 2025
March 15 is a crucially important day in U.S.
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com
March 16, 2025 at 2:41 AM
March 15, 2025:
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WASHINGTON (AP) - Trump invokes Alien Enemies Act of 1798, assuming wartime authority to speed up mass deportations.
March 15, 2025 at 9:05 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) - Trump invokes Alien Enemies Act of 1798, assuming wartime authority to speed up mass deportations.
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The tornado watch, originally scheduled to expire at 9:00 pm has been canceled early for both Davidson and Williamson Counties. Woo hoo!
March 15, 2025 at 8:52 PM
The tornado watch, originally scheduled to expire at 9:00 pm has been canceled early for both Davidson and Williamson Counties. Woo hoo!
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A tornado watch has been issued for W TN until 3am and carries the Particularly Dangerous Situation designation. Comes right up to the TN River and does not include us right now. But, it has our full attention. Latest radar images for free here: nashvillesevereweather.com/radar/
March 15, 2025 at 12:43 AM
A tornado watch has been issued for W TN until 3am and carries the Particularly Dangerous Situation designation. Comes right up to the TN River and does not include us right now. But, it has our full attention. Latest radar images for free here: nashvillesevereweather.com/radar/
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Education Department prepares to lay off over 1,300 employees as Trump vows to wind the agency down.
March 11, 2025 at 10:20 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) — Education Department prepares to lay off over 1,300 employees as Trump vows to wind the agency down.
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#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of #ParableOfTheSower by Octavia E. Butler. #BookSky
Talk about Lauren's conclusion that God is change and what it means to you.
Talk about Lauren's conclusion that God is change and what it means to you.
March 2, 2025 at 4:41 PM
#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of #ParableOfTheSower by Octavia E. Butler. #BookSky
Talk about Lauren's conclusion that God is change and what it means to you.
Talk about Lauren's conclusion that God is change and what it means to you.
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#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of #ParableOfTheSower by Octavia E. Butler. #BookSky
Talk about Lauren's message of persistance and how "the weak can overcome the strong if the weak persist." Did you find strength in that or despair?
Talk about Lauren's message of persistance and how "the weak can overcome the strong if the weak persist." Did you find strength in that or despair?
March 5, 2025 at 3:58 AM
#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of #ParableOfTheSower by Octavia E. Butler. #BookSky
Talk about Lauren's message of persistance and how "the weak can overcome the strong if the weak persist." Did you find strength in that or despair?
Talk about Lauren's message of persistance and how "the weak can overcome the strong if the weak persist." Did you find strength in that or despair?
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I would love to have at least 50 responses on this survey. That's only 6 more! So, if you're an #AudioDrama listener or creator, I'd really appreciate you taking the time to fill it out.
Thankyouthankyouthankyou!!
#AudioDramaSunday
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Thankyouthankyouthankyou!!
#AudioDramaSunday
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Virtual Community Survey
Hello! I want to approach community interaction differently, and I need your help to make it the best it can be. Thank you for participating.
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March 9, 2025 at 8:29 PM
I would love to have at least 50 responses on this survey. That's only 6 more! So, if you're an #AudioDrama listener or creator, I'd really appreciate you taking the time to fill it out.
Thankyouthankyouthankyou!!
#AudioDramaSunday
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Thankyouthankyouthankyou!!
#AudioDramaSunday
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#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of #ParableOfTheSower by Octavia E. Butler. #BookSky
What did you think of the Earthseed proverbs at the beginning of the Parable of the Sower chapters? Were there any that particularly spoke to you?
What did you think of the Earthseed proverbs at the beginning of the Parable of the Sower chapters? Were there any that particularly spoke to you?
March 9, 2025 at 5:37 PM
#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of #ParableOfTheSower by Octavia E. Butler. #BookSky
What did you think of the Earthseed proverbs at the beginning of the Parable of the Sower chapters? Were there any that particularly spoke to you?
What did you think of the Earthseed proverbs at the beginning of the Parable of the Sower chapters? Were there any that particularly spoke to you?
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The #ACTUALNEWS: Monday, March 3rd 2025 Recap
"Today in History" and the Latest National and Global News
www.onestnetwork.com/post/the-act...
"Today in History" and the Latest National and Global News
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The ACTUAL NEWS: Monday, March 3rd 2025 Recap
"Today in History" and the Latest National and Global News
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March 4, 2025 at 1:58 AM
The #ACTUALNEWS: Monday, March 3rd 2025 Recap
"Today in History" and the Latest National and Global News
www.onestnetwork.com/post/the-act...
"Today in History" and the Latest National and Global News
www.onestnetwork.com/post/the-act...
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BREAKING: U.S. pauses all military aid to Ukraine, effective immediately - Fox
March 3, 2025 at 11:56 PM
BREAKING: U.S. pauses all military aid to Ukraine, effective immediately - Fox
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Dolly Parton says her husband of nearly 60 years, Carl Dean, has died at 82.
March 4, 2025 at 12:19 AM
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Dolly Parton says her husband of nearly 60 years, Carl Dean, has died at 82.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate confirms Linda McMahon to lead the Education Department, an agency Trump has vowed to dismantle.
March 3, 2025 at 11:30 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate confirms Linda McMahon to lead the Education Department, an agency Trump has vowed to dismantle.
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JUST IN: The White House has been clear that it intends to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, and that it will be McMahon's job to oversee that effort.
Linda McMahon has been confirmed as Trump's secretary of education
The White House has been clear that it intends to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, and that it will be McMahon's job to oversee that effort.
www.npr.org
March 3, 2025 at 11:48 PM
JUST IN: The White House has been clear that it intends to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, and that it will be McMahon's job to oversee that effort.