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ChristineInTheHills
@retromom.bsky.social
Very blue dot in mostly red state. Cell phone photographer. Passionate traveler. Foodie around the world. Pescatarian. 3° black belt. LGBTQ+ parent and ally. Silver-haired feminist with attitude. All photos are my own unless otherwise noted. NO DMs.
The Trump statue has finally been installed as part of Rapid City’s "City of Presidents" - months after tourist season, naturally. Apparently he spent the whole summer being babysat by the Visitors’ Center. Feels wildly on-brand. Honestly, this statue is so ugly it should come with a warning label.
November 26, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Huh! Never thought of that. Of course they are. Bunch of pedo Republicans.
Has anyone noticed that most of the “professional degrees” that are being axed from federal loan eligibility are….

Wait for it…

✨ mandated reporters ✨
November 21, 2025 at 8:44 PM
The truth couldn’t be clearer: today’s Republicans are obsessed with dragging women backward. They want us uneducated, barefoot, and pregnant. They are bending over backwards to shield abusers and chip away at women’s freedom, independence, and basic dignity. They are entitled, misogynistic thugs.
Mark my words, teaching will be next.

The regime is targeting loans for traditionally female occupations.
I realized it was only a matter of time for other professions once I heard the professional, moral, intellectual & ethical requirements to be POTUS were completely eliminated. 🤷🏻‍♀️
November 21, 2025 at 2:54 PM
"The fog comes on little cat feet . . ."

#forestfriday
#fog
#blackhills
November 21, 2025 at 2:45 PM
#BargainBinDictator
Perfect description.
November 20, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Oh, so much yumminess!
I need your best recipe for a potato side dish for Thanksgiving. No mashed potatoes, though, please.
Thanks in advance.

(Daring to tag @darthbluesky.bsky.social here)
November 20, 2025 at 1:56 AM
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Jamal Khashoggi. Say his name.
November 18, 2025 at 4:26 PM
A fifteen year old is a child. Exploiting a child that age is no different than exploiting a five year old.
November 18, 2025 at 7:06 PM
It's #thicktrunkTuesday. This tree grows in the Manassas National Battlefield Park, the site of the first and second battles of Bull Run. The first battle was the first major engagement of the Civil War. Bull Run is the stream that runs through the battlefield.

#civilwar
#history
#bullrun
November 18, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Absolutely!
The more I travel, the more the world opens up to me. History, geography, culture, cuisine - each new place has left its mark. I’ve wandered across continents, and every journey has shaped me into someone a little wiser, a little braver, and endlessly more curious.
November 18, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Yep. Nor do I!
November 18, 2025 at 12:45 AM
#NorthernLights
Tonight in Hill City, South Dakota.
November 12, 2025 at 4:55 AM
YES!!!!!
November 10, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Last day in NOVA. I’m posting this high-flying flag I saw this morning to celebrate blue-wave Loudoun County! Not handing it over to the MAGATS anytime soon.

#flag
#NOVA
#BlueskyPhotographers
#bluewave
November 10, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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November 10, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Lovely fall day for a walk. Still in NOVA and the weather is beautiful.

#alphabetchallenge
#weeksforshadows
#BlueskyPhotographers
November 10, 2025 at 12:10 AM
OK, this is so good. And appropriate. And accurate. And just damned clever.
November 6, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Congratulations Virginia Democrats. The sun is shining on Virginia today!!!
November 5, 2025 at 9:14 PM
A successful election focusing on how to come together to "fix things" rather than on division and how to hate each other makes my heart so happy. Being in Virginia as this transpired just makes it all the sweeter.
Congratulations to all the Democratic candidates who won tonight. It’s a reminder that when we come together around strong, forward-looking leaders who care about the issues that matter, we can win. We’ve still got plenty of work to do, but the future looks a little bit brighter.
November 5, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Well said. Now find a way to enforce that order
November 5, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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November 5, 2025 at 1:07 PM
That stunningly blue sky is the perfect backdrop for these golden Ginko trees, all dressed up in their fall splendor, at the Stare Arboretum of Virginia.

#BlueskyPhotographers
#eastcoastkin
#leafpeeping
November 5, 2025 at 1:19 PM
I'm in Virginia tonight. I've been here for a week, traveling around the state. It was thrilling to see so many Spanberger signs. My family here is ecstatic!
Complete disaster for VAGOP
November 5, 2025 at 5:08 AM
Yes!
November 5, 2025 at 5:03 AM