Gail Hart
@writergail.bsky.social
I love democracy & chocolate—usually in that order. 😁 Recovering lawyer; retired Air Force officer; occasional romance writer. 🚫👑
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Them: Anna, WTF is all over your face?
Me: [not wanting to admit I just ate an entire bag of Sour Cream & Onion potato chips] Cocaine
Me: [not wanting to admit I just ate an entire bag of Sour Cream & Onion potato chips] Cocaine
July 20, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Them: Anna, WTF is all over your face?
Me: [not wanting to admit I just ate an entire bag of Sour Cream & Onion potato chips] Cocaine
Me: [not wanting to admit I just ate an entire bag of Sour Cream & Onion potato chips] Cocaine
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Extreme Northern Lights from last night over Tombstone Mountain Park, Canada
These shots are unreal — some of the most breathtaking aurora photos to come out of Canada this year.
These shots are unreal — some of the most breathtaking aurora photos to come out of Canada this year.
November 21, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Extreme Northern Lights from last night over Tombstone Mountain Park, Canada
These shots are unreal — some of the most breathtaking aurora photos to come out of Canada this year.
These shots are unreal — some of the most breathtaking aurora photos to come out of Canada this year.
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squirrel: *points gun*
me: what do you want me to do?
squirrel: *gestures at sign*
me: alright, i get it *opens book drop*
squirrel: *makes hurry-up motion*
me: NOT A SQUIRREL!
squirrel: *disappears into book drop*
me: *whispers* forgive me, keith
me: what do you want me to do?
squirrel: *gestures at sign*
me: alright, i get it *opens book drop*
squirrel: *makes hurry-up motion*
me: NOT A SQUIRREL!
squirrel: *disappears into book drop*
me: *whispers* forgive me, keith
November 19, 2025 at 1:41 PM
squirrel: *points gun*
me: what do you want me to do?
squirrel: *gestures at sign*
me: alright, i get it *opens book drop*
squirrel: *makes hurry-up motion*
me: NOT A SQUIRREL!
squirrel: *disappears into book drop*
me: *whispers* forgive me, keith
me: what do you want me to do?
squirrel: *gestures at sign*
me: alright, i get it *opens book drop*
squirrel: *makes hurry-up motion*
me: NOT A SQUIRREL!
squirrel: *disappears into book drop*
me: *whispers* forgive me, keith
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IL Gov. Pritzker meets with Pope Leo XIV and brings him cans of 'Da Pope' beer from Chicago brewery:
"We bring good tidings from Chicago."
"We bring good tidings from Chicago."
November 19, 2025 at 5:55 PM
IL Gov. Pritzker meets with Pope Leo XIV and brings him cans of 'Da Pope' beer from Chicago brewery:
"We bring good tidings from Chicago."
"We bring good tidings from Chicago."
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I will never forget having to edit Jamal’s final, posthumous piece for the Washington Post, after he was murdered.
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
Opinion | Jamal Khashoggi: What the Arab world needs most is free expression
The Arab world needs a modern version of the old transnational media so citizens can be informed about global events.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:48 PM
I will never forget having to edit Jamal’s final, posthumous piece for the Washington Post, after he was murdered.
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
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NEW: The League of Women Voters sued the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services over its new policy banning NGOs from helping people register to vote at naturalization ceremonies. The group argues the ban violates federal law and the Constitution.
🚨 League of Women Voters v. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Learn more.
www.democracydocket.com
November 18, 2025 at 9:42 PM
NEW: The League of Women Voters sued the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services over its new policy banning NGOs from helping people register to vote at naturalization ceremonies. The group argues the ban violates federal law and the Constitution.
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Easy choice if you're a deer deciding where to buy a house
November 17, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Easy choice if you're a deer deciding where to buy a house
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I've now heard from 3 authors targeted on X by a scammer impersonating Lois McMaster Bujold. Bujold impersonator refers author to "Eleanor Wood at Spectrum Literary", also an impersonation. Goal: to sell editing svcs. Scam is impersonating multiple authors & agents writerbeware.blog/2025/11/14/i...
If a Famous Author Calls, Hang Up: Anatomy of an Impersonation Scam - Writer Beware
You open your email program one morning. The usual work stuff. Some spam (annoying that it got past your filters!). A couple of newsletters (maybe later). You sip your coffee, scroll down. Wait. What’...
writerbeware.blog
November 16, 2025 at 6:22 PM
I've now heard from 3 authors targeted on X by a scammer impersonating Lois McMaster Bujold. Bujold impersonator refers author to "Eleanor Wood at Spectrum Literary", also an impersonation. Goal: to sell editing svcs. Scam is impersonating multiple authors & agents writerbeware.blog/2025/11/14/i...
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#Toronto children’s charity wins big following #Jays-Dodgers rivalry
Dodgers fans donated $30,000 to Toronto’s SickKids Hospital following their team’s World Series win — picking up a trend Toronto Blue Jays fans started during their post-season run w/Mariners. 🥰
www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
Dodgers fans donated $30,000 to Toronto’s SickKids Hospital following their team’s World Series win — picking up a trend Toronto Blue Jays fans started during their post-season run w/Mariners. 🥰
www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
Toronto children’s charity wins big following Jays-Dodgers rivalry
Los Angeles Dodgers fans donated $30,000 to Toronto’s SickKids Hospital following their team’s World Series win — picking up a trend Toronto Blue Jays fans started during their post-season run.
www.cbc.ca
November 9, 2025 at 11:07 AM
#Toronto children’s charity wins big following #Jays-Dodgers rivalry
Dodgers fans donated $30,000 to Toronto’s SickKids Hospital following their team’s World Series win — picking up a trend Toronto Blue Jays fans started during their post-season run w/Mariners. 🥰
www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
Dodgers fans donated $30,000 to Toronto’s SickKids Hospital following their team’s World Series win — picking up a trend Toronto Blue Jays fans started during their post-season run w/Mariners. 🥰
www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
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📌The greatest acquittal since sliced bread?
November 6, 2025 at 8:36 PM
📌The greatest acquittal since sliced bread?
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News organizations are starting to call the New Jersey governor's race for Mikie Sherrill, and she recently called out one of my books as a recommendation, I'm not saying that recommending my books will nab you a governorship, but I am saying that the batting record so far is 1.000
November 5, 2025 at 1:32 AM
News organizations are starting to call the New Jersey governor's race for Mikie Sherrill, and she recently called out one of my books as a recommendation, I'm not saying that recommending my books will nab you a governorship, but I am saying that the batting record so far is 1.000
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A Maine ballot measure to add new election restrictions failed because — and hear me out on this — voters like voting.
November 5, 2025 at 3:15 AM
A Maine ballot measure to add new election restrictions failed because — and hear me out on this — voters like voting.
Today my “do something” is writing postcards with @tovoters.bsky.social to get out the vote for @aftynbehn.bsky.social ‘s special election.
November 1, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Today my “do something” is writing postcards with @tovoters.bsky.social to get out the vote for @aftynbehn.bsky.social ‘s special election.
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If you want to find a local food bank, you can use the website below.
If you’re donating, it’s best to donate money. If you want to donate food, PLEASE donate food you or your family would actually eat, including things like breakfast cereals and snack foods.
www.feedingamerica.org/find-your-lo...
If you’re donating, it’s best to donate money. If you want to donate food, PLEASE donate food you or your family would actually eat, including things like breakfast cereals and snack foods.
www.feedingamerica.org/find-your-lo...
October 23, 2025 at 11:24 PM
If you want to find a local food bank, you can use the website below.
If you’re donating, it’s best to donate money. If you want to donate food, PLEASE donate food you or your family would actually eat, including things like breakfast cereals and snack foods.
www.feedingamerica.org/find-your-lo...
If you’re donating, it’s best to donate money. If you want to donate food, PLEASE donate food you or your family would actually eat, including things like breakfast cereals and snack foods.
www.feedingamerica.org/find-your-lo...
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Misty Copeland hangs up her pointe shoes Wednesday, putting a final exclamation point on a trailblazing career in which she became an ambassador for diversity in the very white world of ballet — and a crossover star far beyond.
Misty Copeland broke barriers in ballet. Now she’s retiring and moving to ‘the next stage’
Trailblazing ballerina Misty Copeland has decided to move on to what she calls “the next stage” in her career. Copeland broke barriers at American Ballet Theatre.
bit.ly
October 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Misty Copeland hangs up her pointe shoes Wednesday, putting a final exclamation point on a trailblazing career in which she became an ambassador for diversity in the very white world of ballet — and a crossover star far beyond.
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Sign that your 9YO may have two lawyers for parents:
Me: “You’re not complaining, are you?”
9YO: “No. I’m just stating my feelings in an aggravated tone!”
Me: “You’re not complaining, are you?”
9YO: “No. I’m just stating my feelings in an aggravated tone!”
October 12, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Sign that your 9YO may have two lawyers for parents:
Me: “You’re not complaining, are you?”
9YO: “No. I’m just stating my feelings in an aggravated tone!”
Me: “You’re not complaining, are you?”
9YO: “No. I’m just stating my feelings in an aggravated tone!”
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The Portland ICE protest camp literally has a rack full of inflatable costumes for demonstrators who want to try one on...
October 14, 2025 at 3:12 AM
The Portland ICE protest camp literally has a rack full of inflatable costumes for demonstrators who want to try one on...
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'Hector' linocut by UK contemporary artist and #printmaker Vanessa Lubach #ReframingWomenPrintmakers
September 6, 2025 at 4:52 AM
'Hector' linocut by UK contemporary artist and #printmaker Vanessa Lubach #ReframingWomenPrintmakers
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Artist Olek's huge crochet murals, temporary installations honouring various women including Harriet Tubman, Nina Simone and here Marian Anderson, as part of the series 'Love Across the USA' #womensart
October 14, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Artist Olek's huge crochet murals, temporary installations honouring various women including Harriet Tubman, Nina Simone and here Marian Anderson, as part of the series 'Love Across the USA' #womensart
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Government workers 👇🏾
October 13, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Government workers 👇🏾
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Congratulations to new Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado for her courageous struggle to bring democracy to Venezuela.
Live Updates: María Corina Machado of Venezuela Is Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize
www.nytimes.com
October 10, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Congratulations to new Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado for her courageous struggle to bring democracy to Venezuela.
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The tight-knit but open-armed community that supports romance novels has become unignorable, enviable—and exceedingly difficult to replicate, Rebecca Ackermann writes.
Romance Fiction’s Secret Weapon
Tight-knit but open-armed fans have made it an especially hot genre.
bit.ly
October 7, 2025 at 5:15 PM
The tight-knit but open-armed community that supports romance novels has become unignorable, enviable—and exceedingly difficult to replicate, Rebecca Ackermann writes.
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This is blame I'm happy to accept. Authors, check to see if you're eligible to receive compensation in the Anthropic Settlement and if you are, file that claim.
secure.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com/lookup
secure.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com/lookup
October 3, 2025 at 12:47 PM
This is blame I'm happy to accept. Authors, check to see if you're eligible to receive compensation in the Anthropic Settlement and if you are, file that claim.
secure.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com/lookup
secure.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com/lookup
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Perfectly purple, Amethyst Deceivers, Laccaria amethystina are looking glorious in the woods! 💜
#FungiFriends #FungiFriday
#FungiFriends #FungiFriday
October 2, 2025 at 6:52 AM
Perfectly purple, Amethyst Deceivers, Laccaria amethystina are looking glorious in the woods! 💜
#FungiFriends #FungiFriday
#FungiFriends #FungiFriday