Kelli Lawrence
@st8ofsk8.bsky.social
Writer/author/skater/mom/wife/human/she/her. GenX blue dot in a red state; loves family, friends, nature, skating, books, TV, classic films, music, and dance. Fueled by chocolate, good vibes, and wonder.
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Kelli Lawrence
@st8ofsk8.bsky.social
· Oct 17
For Their Consideration: SkateMUSIC Suggestions (2025 Edition) — Kelli M. Lawrence
How often do you hear a song on the radio (or YouTube, or social media, or your streaming platform of choice) and say Ohhh this would make a KILLER short program? Or free skate? Or free dance...
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I know almost everyone has settled into their music choices, but I made a Wish List anyway. Take a look!
#FigureSkating
#GPFRA
#GPFigure
I know almost everyone has settled into their music choices, but I made a Wish List anyway. Take a look!
#FigureSkating
#GPFRA
#GPFigure
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Heads up for the Midwest and East Coast. A new system brings accumulating snow Saturday through Sunday morning, with some spots seeing over 6 inches. Immediately following the snow is a brutal arctic blast, dropping wind chills to as low as negative 45 in the Northern Plains.
December 12, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Heads up for the Midwest and East Coast. A new system brings accumulating snow Saturday through Sunday morning, with some spots seeing over 6 inches. Immediately following the snow is a brutal arctic blast, dropping wind chills to as low as negative 45 in the Northern Plains.
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FINAL STORY: Senate Republicans reject new congressional maps
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Senate Republicans reject Trump's plea for gerrymandered maps • Indiana Capital Chronicle
The Republican-dominated Indiana Senate voted 19-31 on Thursday against redrawing the state’s congressional districts — spurning months of demands from President Donald Trump. The final outcome…
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December 11, 2025 at 11:24 PM
FINAL STORY: Senate Republicans reject new congressional maps
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YESSSSSSSS
Senate Republicans reject Trump's plea for gerrymandered maps
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Senate Republicans reject Trump's plea for gerrymandered maps • Indiana Capital Chronicle
The Republican-dominated Indiana Senate voted 19-31 on Thursday against redrawing the state’s congressional districts — spurning months of demands from President Donald Trump. The final outcome…
indianacapitalchronicle.com
December 11, 2025 at 9:55 PM
YESSSSSSSS
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A Digest: How do skaters in different countries qualify for Olympic spots? Well, every country has a different selection process - take a look at this for the summary of procedures (incl sources) + my Rocker Splainer video
bit.ly/4oJEptV #MilanoCortina2026
bit.ly/4oJEptV #MilanoCortina2026
How skaters qualify for their countries' Olympic spots: A digest of rules (2026) — Rocker Skating - Figure Skating Analysis by Jackie Wong
A digest of Olympic figure skating selection procedures from various countries for the 2026 Olympic Winter Games
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December 11, 2025 at 4:34 PM
A Digest: How do skaters in different countries qualify for Olympic spots? Well, every country has a different selection process - take a look at this for the summary of procedures (incl sources) + my Rocker Splainer video
bit.ly/4oJEptV #MilanoCortina2026
bit.ly/4oJEptV #MilanoCortina2026
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Merry Crisis! My new Christmas special is here and you’ll want to sing along. 🎄🔥😅
It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like F This - A Randy Rainbow Song Parody
YouTube video by Randy Rainbow
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December 9, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Merry Crisis! My new Christmas special is here and you’ll want to sing along. 🎄🔥😅
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✅ Grand Prix Final preview?
✅ Junior Grand Prix Final preview?
✅ Interview with Allison Reed / Saulius Ambrulevicius?
All of that is in your podcast feeds now!
🎙️Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/rockerpodapple
🎙️Spotify: bit.ly/rockerpodspotify
🎙️YouTube: bit.ly/rockerpodyt
✅ Junior Grand Prix Final preview?
✅ Interview with Allison Reed / Saulius Ambrulevicius?
All of that is in your podcast feeds now!
🎙️Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/rockerpodapple
🎙️Spotify: bit.ly/rockerpodspotify
🎙️YouTube: bit.ly/rockerpodyt
December 5, 2025 at 2:10 AM
✅ Grand Prix Final preview?
✅ Junior Grand Prix Final preview?
✅ Interview with Allison Reed / Saulius Ambrulevicius?
All of that is in your podcast feeds now!
🎙️Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/rockerpodapple
🎙️Spotify: bit.ly/rockerpodspotify
🎙️YouTube: bit.ly/rockerpodyt
✅ Junior Grand Prix Final preview?
✅ Interview with Allison Reed / Saulius Ambrulevicius?
All of that is in your podcast feeds now!
🎙️Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/rockerpodapple
🎙️Spotify: bit.ly/rockerpodspotify
🎙️YouTube: bit.ly/rockerpodyt
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🗣️INTERVIEW! I talked to Allison Reed/Saulius Ambrulevicius about name pronunciation, bouncing back from Worlds, citizenship, compulsory dances, and their programs + they commentate on their free dance on ep2 of Rocker Rewatch!
Have a listen / watch: bit.ly/4pcUHN7
Have a listen / watch: bit.ly/4pcUHN7
Rocker Skating Podcast interview: Allison Reed / Saulius Ambrulevicius reflect on their successful early season — Rocker Skating - Analysis by Jackie Wong
Lithuania’s Allison Reed / Saulius Ambrulevicius were on The Rocker Skating Podcast to talk about their Olympic season and commentate on their own free dance
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December 4, 2025 at 1:39 PM
🗣️INTERVIEW! I talked to Allison Reed/Saulius Ambrulevicius about name pronunciation, bouncing back from Worlds, citizenship, compulsory dances, and their programs + they commentate on their free dance on ep2 of Rocker Rewatch!
Have a listen / watch: bit.ly/4pcUHN7
Have a listen / watch: bit.ly/4pcUHN7
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will never tire of reminding people that NBC News brass paid her a TON of money to poach her from Fox News; she made a chat show (it was BAD bad) and also a newsmagazine (somehow, amazingly, even worse). I had to watch both these programs for work & I am still waiting on my hardship duty back pay
December 2, 2025 at 2:18 AM
will never tire of reminding people that NBC News brass paid her a TON of money to poach her from Fox News; she made a chat show (it was BAD bad) and also a newsmagazine (somehow, amazingly, even worse). I had to watch both these programs for work & I am still waiting on my hardship duty back pay
#FigureSkating fans! If you're interested in the U.S. broadcast history of the sport in the days BEFORE Johnny and Tara, you can get my book "Skating on Air" direct from the publisher for 35% off through 12/1! Use promo code HOLIDAY25 ⛸️📘
#SkatingonAir
#BlackFriday
#SkatingBooks
#SkatingonAir
#BlackFriday
#SkatingBooks
Skating on Air - McFarland
Skating on Air The Broadcast History of an Olympic Marquee Sport Kelli Lawrence Verne Lundquist 978-0-7864-4608-7 978-0-7864-8544-4
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December 1, 2025 at 5:57 PM
#FigureSkating fans! If you're interested in the U.S. broadcast history of the sport in the days BEFORE Johnny and Tara, you can get my book "Skating on Air" direct from the publisher for 35% off through 12/1! Use promo code HOLIDAY25 ⛸️📘
#SkatingonAir
#BlackFriday
#SkatingBooks
#SkatingonAir
#BlackFriday
#SkatingBooks
Skating on Air - McFarland
Skating on Air The Broadcast History of an Olympic Marquee Sport Kelli Lawrence Verne Lundquist 978-0-7864-4608-7 978-0-7864-8544-4
mcfarlandbooks.com
November 28, 2025 at 5:23 PM
#FigureSkating fans! If you're interested in the U.S. broadcast history of the sport in the days BEFORE Johnny and Tara, you can get my book "Skating on Air" direct from the publisher for 35% off through 12/1! Use promo code HOLIDAY25 ⛸️📘
#SkatingonAir
#BlackFriday
#SkatingBooks
#SkatingonAir
#BlackFriday
#SkatingBooks
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Finlandia Trophy is over; the ice dance controversy is not - by @choreosequence.bsky.social
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Finlandia Trophy is over; the ice dance controversy is not - Anything GOEs
The ISU will be reviewing the ice dance event from Finlandia Trophy after skaters object to tech panel decisions
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November 28, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Finlandia Trophy is over; the ice dance controversy is not - by @choreosequence.bsky.social
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We have so much to be thankful for if we just take the time to consider how much worse everything could actually be. 🙏
#HappyThanksgiving2025_Everyone 💖
#HappyThanksgiving2025_Everyone 💖
November 27, 2025 at 8:14 PM
We have so much to be thankful for if we just take the time to consider how much worse everything could actually be. 🙏
#HappyThanksgiving2025_Everyone 💖
#HappyThanksgiving2025_Everyone 💖
#Thanksgiving
As this holiday approaches, remember the wise words of Bonnie Hunt:
It's not Thanksgiving until someone at the table says "What the hell is that supposed to mean??" 🙃
As this holiday approaches, remember the wise words of Bonnie Hunt:
It's not Thanksgiving until someone at the table says "What the hell is that supposed to mean??" 🙃
November 26, 2025 at 4:43 PM
#Thanksgiving
As this holiday approaches, remember the wise words of Bonnie Hunt:
It's not Thanksgiving until someone at the table says "What the hell is that supposed to mean??" 🙃
As this holiday approaches, remember the wise words of Bonnie Hunt:
It's not Thanksgiving until someone at the table says "What the hell is that supposed to mean??" 🙃
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Unbelievable.
Very few things piss me off more than anti-vax morons killing their children.
Very few things piss me off more than anti-vax morons killing their children.
November 25, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Unbelievable.
Very few things piss me off more than anti-vax morons killing their children.
Very few things piss me off more than anti-vax morons killing their children.
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BREAKING: Comey case dismissed without prejudice. Halligan invalidly appointed, judge rules. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
November 24, 2025 at 5:36 PM
BREAKING: Comey case dismissed without prejudice. Halligan invalidly appointed, judge rules. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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It's November 22, 2025; this means:
1 week to Tallinn Trophy
2 weeks to GP Final & Golden Spin
4 weeks to ITA & JPN Natls
5 weeks to CHN Natls
7 weeks to CAN & USA Natls
8 weeks to Europeans
9 weeks to Four Continents
11 weeks to Olympics
15 weeks to Jr Worlds
18 weeks to Worlds
1 week to Tallinn Trophy
2 weeks to GP Final & Golden Spin
4 weeks to ITA & JPN Natls
5 weeks to CHN Natls
7 weeks to CAN & USA Natls
8 weeks to Europeans
9 weeks to Four Continents
11 weeks to Olympics
15 weeks to Jr Worlds
18 weeks to Worlds
November 23, 2025 at 3:46 AM
It's November 22, 2025; this means:
1 week to Tallinn Trophy
2 weeks to GP Final & Golden Spin
4 weeks to ITA & JPN Natls
5 weeks to CHN Natls
7 weeks to CAN & USA Natls
8 weeks to Europeans
9 weeks to Four Continents
11 weeks to Olympics
15 weeks to Jr Worlds
18 weeks to Worlds
1 week to Tallinn Trophy
2 weeks to GP Final & Golden Spin
4 weeks to ITA & JPN Natls
5 weeks to CHN Natls
7 weeks to CAN & USA Natls
8 weeks to Europeans
9 weeks to Four Continents
11 weeks to Olympics
15 weeks to Jr Worlds
18 weeks to Worlds
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After years of limbo, the U.S. government has given the green light to a crash test dummy based on the female body. But will it be used right away? Not so fast. n.pr/48r84mJ
The female crash test dummy has been a long time coming — but she isn't here yet
After years of limbo, the U.S. government has given the green light to a crash test dummy based on the female body. But will it be used right away? Not so fast.
n.pr
November 21, 2025 at 7:31 PM
After years of limbo, the U.S. government has given the green light to a crash test dummy based on the female body. But will it be used right away? Not so fast. n.pr/48r84mJ
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🇺🇸 Christina Carreira has received her U.S. citizenship!
www.instagram.com/p/DRSm6mvAav...
www.instagram.com/p/DRSm6mvAav...
Christina Carreira on Instagram: "✨OFFICIALLY AN AMERICAN CITIZEN✨
🥳❤️🇺🇸
Can’t wait to proudly represent the United States as an official US citizen!!
Thank you to USFS, the USOPC, the office of Senat...
60 likes, 1 comments - christinacarreira on November 20, 2025: "✨OFFICIALLY AN AMERICAN CITIZEN✨
🥳❤️🇺🇸
Can’t wait to proudly represent the United States as an official US citizen!!
Thank you to USFS, ...
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November 20, 2025 at 7:57 PM
🇺🇸 Christina Carreira has received her U.S. citizenship!
www.instagram.com/p/DRSm6mvAav...
www.instagram.com/p/DRSm6mvAav...
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ICE point gun at father in front of son—drag him out of truck by smashing window.
"Please put the gun down! That's my dad!" son cries. "You're hurting him... Look he's bleeding!"
"Why did you break window? He wasn't doing anything."
Club Heights neighborhood of Charlotte, North Carolina.
"Please put the gun down! That's my dad!" son cries. "You're hurting him... Look he's bleeding!"
"Why did you break window? He wasn't doing anything."
Club Heights neighborhood of Charlotte, North Carolina.
November 19, 2025 at 6:46 PM
ICE point gun at father in front of son—drag him out of truck by smashing window.
"Please put the gun down! That's my dad!" son cries. "You're hurting him... Look he's bleeding!"
"Why did you break window? He wasn't doing anything."
Club Heights neighborhood of Charlotte, North Carolina.
"Please put the gun down! That's my dad!" son cries. "You're hurting him... Look he's bleeding!"
"Why did you break window? He wasn't doing anything."
Club Heights neighborhood of Charlotte, North Carolina.
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I know my investigative work on this little indie blog isn’t going to win me a Pulitzer, but this is still important to publicize. My articles are free for everyone, no paywall. Thank you for your support, subscribing, and spreading the word #GPFigure #SkateAmerica
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Follow-up: Mrazkova and Mrazek's Newly Tweaked AI-Generated Rhythm Dance is Still Plagiarized Slop | Figure Skating for Baseball Nerds
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November 19, 2025 at 2:24 AM
I know my investigative work on this little indie blog isn’t going to win me a Pulitzer, but this is still important to publicize. My articles are free for everyone, no paywall. Thank you for your support, subscribing, and spreading the word #GPFigure #SkateAmerica
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A reminder that seven years ago almost to the day, the CIA determined that Mohammed Bin Salman ordered the killing of @washingtonpost.com journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
I hired and worked with Jamal for a year.
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I hired and worked with Jamal for a year.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/nation...
CIA concludes Saudi crown prince ordered Jamal Khashoggi’s assassination
Audio recordings, intercepted phone calls and other intelligence link Mohammed bin Salman to killing that Saudis say was conducted by rogue elements.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:05 PM
A reminder that seven years ago almost to the day, the CIA determined that Mohammed Bin Salman ordered the killing of @washingtonpost.com journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
I hired and worked with Jamal for a year.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/nation...
I hired and worked with Jamal for a year.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/nation...
Indianapolis Blue Sky-- there's a terrific adaptation of SCHOOL OF ROCK that you can catch over at Broadway UMC this weekend! All-live music, GREAT cast!
2PM & 7PM Saturday 11/15
3PM Sunday 11/16
#Indianapolis #LiveTheater #SchoolofRock
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2PM & 7PM Saturday 11/15
3PM Sunday 11/16
#Indianapolis #LiveTheater #SchoolofRock
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Epsilon Theatrical Company
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November 15, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Indianapolis Blue Sky-- there's a terrific adaptation of SCHOOL OF ROCK that you can catch over at Broadway UMC this weekend! All-live music, GREAT cast!
2PM & 7PM Saturday 11/15
3PM Sunday 11/16
#Indianapolis #LiveTheater #SchoolofRock
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2PM & 7PM Saturday 11/15
3PM Sunday 11/16
#Indianapolis #LiveTheater #SchoolofRock
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'#Autumn light' by contemporary painter Susan Entwistle #WomensArt
November 14, 2025 at 6:03 PM
'#Autumn light' by contemporary painter Susan Entwistle #WomensArt
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November 13, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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Today is a good day to remember, and to say, that the #MeToo movement was right, and was righteous, and has been vindicated over and over again. There was no overreach. There was no excess. There was no they-went-too-far.
So much work remains to be done.
So much work remains to be done.
November 12, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Today is a good day to remember, and to say, that the #MeToo movement was right, and was righteous, and has been vindicated over and over again. There was no overreach. There was no excess. There was no they-went-too-far.
So much work remains to be done.
So much work remains to be done.