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Debbie

@debrars.bsky.social

Happily retired in Illinois. Faves are family, books, puzzles, coffee, and laughter. I'm a safe space, love thy neighbor kind of Christian.

created February 20, 2024

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Profile picture Debbie (@debrars.bsky.social) reply parent

Our petulant president is back to writing his own social media posts. That sounds just like him.

3/9/2025, 9:22:32 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Debbie (@debrars.bsky.social)

A pointless (but pointed) military flyover was planned for the time of the survivors' press conference. Nevertheless, they persisted. Women will save this country.

3/9/2025, 8:52:23 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Debbie (@debrars.bsky.social)

I watched the Epstein survivors' press conference, and I'm in awe of these women. It takes great courage to speak out. They have to re-live the worst experiences of their life in order to force JUSTICE.

3/9/2025, 4:57:27 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Michael Little (@tomcatjock.bsky.social) reposted

States with the highest crime rates are sending their National Guard units to blue cities with lower crime rates. Blue states are sending their tax money to red states impoverished by GOP policies. This level of insanity is not sustainable.

3/9/2025, 3:51:38 PM | 413 126 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Debbie (@debrars.bsky.social) reply parent

Someone needs to explain the use of batteries.

2/9/2025, 4:41:13 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Debbie (@debrars.bsky.social)

Love it! ๐Ÿ˜

1/9/2025, 8:35:51 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Debbie (@debrars.bsky.social) reply parent

Definitely not Trump. I'm not a conspiracy person at all but at this point it's clear the White House is withholding info about the POTUS.

1/9/2025, 1:05:31 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Debbie (@debrars.bsky.social) reply parent

Imagine if we got a "double" this holiday weekend?

1/9/2025, 2:41:40 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Debbie (@debrars.bsky.social) reply parent

I had no idea he's so multitalented!

1/9/2025, 2:36:42 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Debbie (@debrars.bsky.social) reply parent

It was a good dress rehearsal

30/8/2025, 7:32:45 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Debbie (@debrars.bsky.social) reply parent

He looks terrible. Very swollen. Hope springs eternal.

30/8/2025, 2:03:14 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Debbie (@debrars.bsky.social) reply parent

There's a rumor? And it's THE RUMOR? ๐Ÿ˜ฏ

30/8/2025, 5:08:40 AM | 5 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Debbie (@debrars.bsky.social)

I've had enough social media for awhile. I can't handle reading about any more of the GOP mayhem today. They are all competing to see who can be the most crazed.

29/8/2025, 5:47:40 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Debbie (@debrars.bsky.social)

I've never been excited for two people I don't know getting engaged, until today. Congratulations to Taylor and Travis!

26/8/2025, 7:16:58 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Debbie (@debrars.bsky.social) reply parent

This guy was amazing! He hit all the points.

26/8/2025, 3:24:39 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Debbie (@debrars.bsky.social)

I'm afraid to look at the news every morning. But then I remember, there's always hope....

26/8/2025, 3:23:56 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Debbie (@debrars.bsky.social) reply parent

A mentally ill, dumb as a rock, physically ill dictator.

26/8/2025, 3:21:45 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Debbie (@debrars.bsky.social) reply parent

She should ask Melania's family this same question.

25/8/2025, 2:54:24 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jeff Vande Zande (@jeffvandezande.bsky.social) reposted

Hey, #booksky ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ“š, if you're thinking of getting my #book, Blood of the Witness Tree (nice thinking, btw!), you may want to pick up the first book, The Dance of Rotten Sticks. #horrorbook #horror Both can stand alone, but they read well as a series. Get Sticks here: www.amazon.com/Dance-Rotten...

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24/8/2025, 12:52:39 PM | 4 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Debbie (@debrars.bsky.social) reply parent

His fingers look swollen, along with all the other issues he has going on. He must be blind, too, if he thinks that concealer is a good match.

24/8/2025, 12:32:21 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Debbie (@debrars.bsky.social) reply parent

She also said she did nothing wrong so may as well let her go free! Open up the prisons and let all of the "innocent" people out! Because convicted sex traffickers would never lie, right?

24/8/2025, 12:23:08 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Debbie (@debrars.bsky.social)

You want to get an early start on spooky season? Here you go! I'm partway through book 2 and enjoying it very much. Treat yourself and buy both! Happy reading. #spooky #book #BookSky #horror #gothic #BloodoftheWitnessTree

23/8/2025, 6:23:03 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Debbie (@debrars.bsky.social)

People who say there's no value in learning history are causing us to repeat it.

23/8/2025, 6:12:18 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Debbie (@debrars.bsky.social) reply parent

Someone needs a sense of humor! They are VERY funny.

20/8/2025, 6:08:28 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Debbie (@debrars.bsky.social) reply parent

Yay! Thanks for letting me know. ๐Ÿ™‚

18/8/2025, 9:39:38 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Debbie (@debrars.bsky.social) reply parent

He's vacationing AGAIN?

14/8/2025, 6:41:42 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Debbie (@debrars.bsky.social) reply parent

Scapegoat? She was an accomplice. A WILLING accomplice.

28/7/2025, 5:07:41 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Debbie (@debrars.bsky.social)

An adjudicated rapist, 34x felon, mentally incompetent con man is once again talking about a pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell. Unfortunately, he is also POTUS so he has the power to do it.

28/7/2025, 5:06:22 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Debbie (@debrars.bsky.social) reply parent

It's the best scene in the movie!

27/7/2025, 1:53:49 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Debbie (@debrars.bsky.social) reply parent

When I first learned about the Japanese American camps, I was distraught that my country would do such a thing. I comforted myself with the thought we'd learned a lesson. I was very wrong.

22/7/2025, 1:48:53 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Debbie (@debrars.bsky.social) reply parent

She sold her soul and the lives of Americans for NOTHING. At least Judas got 30 pieces of silver.

22/7/2025, 12:20:18 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Debbie (@debrars.bsky.social) reply parent

Flash floods in central Texas. Many people are dead and missing, including children who were at a summer camp. It's a horrible tragedy.

5/7/2025, 11:04:14 AM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Debbie (@debrars.bsky.social) reply parent

Those little girls didn't vote for anyone. Many people in TX voted blue. Your statement is inappropriate at best.

5/7/2025, 11:00:02 AM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Debbie (@debrars.bsky.social) reply parent

First concentration camps, now slavery.

3/7/2025, 6:09:12 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Debbie (@debrars.bsky.social)

He doesn't even know what's in the bill.

3/7/2025, 5:47:37 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Debbie (@debrars.bsky.social) reply parent

I'll bet all these people have July 4th plans. Time to end the vote and go home!

3/7/2025, 4:17:57 AM | 14 3 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Debbie (@debrars.bsky.social) reply parent

Every No vote should leave and turn off their phones!

3/7/2025, 3:34:47 AM | 55 4 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Debbie (@debrars.bsky.social) reply parent

One look and I'm thinking "Joffrey's back from the dead"

27/6/2025, 5:45:28 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Debbie (@debrars.bsky.social)

Hey, Congress! You still exist or are you a phantom organization being paid to do nothing? How about doing your actual JOB and saving this country!

22/6/2025, 5:10:04 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jason Karsh (@jkarsh.bsky.social) reposted

Iโ€™m pretty excited for all those who told themselves they were voting for lower grocery prices and instead got a police state, a new war in the Middle East โ€ฆ and higher grocery prices.

22/6/2025, 2:31:49 AM | 771 132 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Debbie (@debrars.bsky.social) reply parent

He used all caps and said thank you so crisis averted. We can all sleep peacefully tonight.

22/6/2025, 2:52:14 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Debbie (@debrars.bsky.social) reply parent

His two weeks = never gonna happen so this is encouraging!

19/6/2025, 7:40:57 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Debbie (@debrars.bsky.social) reply parent

Trump is deranged and trying to start a Middle East war and directing ICE through his posts on Truth Social and that's what Jake Tapper is concerned with? WTH!

17/6/2025, 2:12:17 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Debbie (@debrars.bsky.social) reply parent

I'm originally from that part of Ohio and have a lot of family there. The amount of protesters is encouraging and wonderful!

14/6/2025, 7:13:34 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Debbie (@debrars.bsky.social) reply parent

I'm sure President TACO Trump will do what he always does...create chaos, speak a bunch of nonsense, create more chaos, blame everything on Biden, play golf.

13/6/2025, 6:36:52 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Debbie (@debrars.bsky.social) reply parent

Mainstream media is no longer a reliable source for news. Independent journalism is the new wave. Terry Moran is a fine journalist and probably wanted out of the corporate propaganda machine.

10/6/2025, 11:47:05 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Debbie (@debrars.bsky.social) reply parent

He doesn't understand the American spirit at all, does he?

10/6/2025, 5:21:48 PM | 56 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Debbie (@debrars.bsky.social) reply parent

Journalists can write hit pieces on former Dem presidents but can't criticize the current administration? ๐Ÿค”

8/6/2025, 4:56:01 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Debbie (@debrars.bsky.social) reply parent

On J6, violent protesters carried Confederate flags and Trump flags through the Capitol and attacked police officers. Hypocrisy is a Republican trait.

8/6/2025, 4:00:20 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Debbie (@debrars.bsky.social) reply parent

He isn't even a good TACO. He's a soft soggy one.

6/6/2025, 4:10:57 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Debbie (@debrars.bsky.social) reply parent

JD is positioning himself as the heir to the MAGA crown, but I don't see it happening.

6/6/2025, 4:08:00 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Debbie (@debrars.bsky.social) reply parent

What about the current president? That is of more importance and a national security concern (among many other things)

30/5/2025, 5:21:15 PM | 5 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Debbie (@debrars.bsky.social) reply parent

I've been a Christian for decades and don't understand it either. They have forsaken the teachings of the one they claim to serve.

30/5/2025, 12:34:41 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Debbie (@debrars.bsky.social)

I'm heartbroken about President Biden's diagnosis. He is one of our best. Kind, empathetic, gentle, a GOOD man, and he's gone through too much tragedy for one man to bear. I pray he has years left to enjoy his family and his well deserved retirement. I pray his days and nights are pain free. ๐Ÿ’™

19/5/2025, 4:06:14 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steven Beschloss (@stevenbeschloss.bsky.social) reposted

Sure, letโ€™s dissect the mental and physical acuity of the former president who sought to make lives in America better while minimizing the reality of a deranged arsonist dismantling the country weโ€™ve known and loved. What a failure to meet this moment.

18/5/2025, 12:11:18 PM | 30604 7783 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Debbie (@debrars.bsky.social) reply parent

He has zero understanding of tariffs.

18/5/2025, 12:33:03 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Debbie (@debrars.bsky.social) reply parent

When I voted for Joe Biden in my very red county, I saw two people wearing guns. Hers was in an open bag; his was holstered. When I asked an election judge if this was legal, she refused to answer. That's the day I knew I had to move out of the state.

14/5/2025, 5:04:15 PM | 5 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Debbie (@debrars.bsky.social) reply parent

The world misses your father right along with you. He was comedy gold, a genius. I know he left a big hole in your heart.

11/5/2025, 10:08:29 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Debbie (@debrars.bsky.social)

Canada is clearly the more intelligent North American country.

30/4/2025, 4:58:15 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Debbie (@debrars.bsky.social)

And they did it TWICE! I'll never understand.

24/4/2025, 7:41:58 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Lea Zengage (@leazengage.bsky.social) reposted

There needs to be more attention given to all the harm being done by this guy.

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21/4/2025, 1:50:20 AM | 830 229 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Debbie (@debrars.bsky.social) reply parent

Every Senator who voted to confirm him should be very very proud. ๐Ÿคจ (Yes, that's sarcasm)

20/4/2025, 9:48:55 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Debbie (@debrars.bsky.social) reply parent

I'm okay with him or anyone acting with ambition as long as they are doing the right things. There's a lot of space on the national stage for people who are brave enough to speak out and support the principles of the Constitution.

18/4/2025, 4:04:46 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Pete Buttigieg (@petebuttigieg.bsky.social) reposted

The head of our countryโ€™s government is in the early stages of consolidating total power. We must of course reject this, but that is not enough. We have to respond by creating a different and better kind of American politics than we have seen before.

17/4/2025, 6:21:23 PM | 54179 13696 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Debbie (@debrars.bsky.social)

We need to support indie authors! This book is a very good read and you can't beat the price. #Booksky #Horror #Gothic #IndieAuthor #GoodReads

18/4/2025, 3:58:19 PM | 4 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Debbie (@debrars.bsky.social) reply parent

Do they have a burn book, too?

18/4/2025, 3:42:13 PM | 6 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jess Piper (@piperformissouri.bsky.social) reposted

Bring home Kilmar Abrego Garcia.

16/4/2025, 1:51:33 AM | 7405 1560 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Debbie (@debrars.bsky.social) reply parent

You can love your country and disagree with the administration. I'm tired of the Republicans thinking they are the only patriots.

9/4/2025, 9:41:54 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Debbie (@debrars.bsky.social)

I've been saying this over and over and over. I hope people are hearing!

9/4/2025, 3:03:49 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Debbie (@debrars.bsky.social) reply parent

NO, absolutely not. Speaking as a reader with huge admiration for authors, I will not read any AI books.

7/4/2025, 6:15:13 PM | 9 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Debbie (@debrars.bsky.social)

If we had President Harris right now, we would not be talking about the stock market crash. Instead we would be trying out one of Madam President's delicious recipes from Sunday dinner with her family while watching a video of VP Walz sharing tips to get your lawn mower tuned up for spring mowing.

6/4/2025, 11:49:32 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Debbie (@debrars.bsky.social)

We the people!

6/4/2025, 3:11:13 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mike ๐Ÿ’๐ŸŒธ๐ŸŒฑ๐ŸŒป๐ŸŒต๐Ÿชด๐Ÿž๐Ÿ๐Ÿก (@cutflowergrower.bsky.social) reposted

Pretty Unusual Flowers 4.3.25 Dendrophylax lindenii, 'Ghost Orchid' -native to Florida, Carribean -super rare, endangered, near extinction #flowers #flowerrepport #orchid #bloomscrolling #gardenscrolling #gardensky #flowerphotography #photography #nature #plants #spring #gardening #ukgardening

https://www.gardenia.net/plant/ghost-orchid-dendrophylax-lindenii https://www.gardenia.net/plant/ghost-orchid-dendrophylax-lindenii https://news.wgcu.org/section/environment/2023-06-27/famous-corkscrew-swamp-ghost-orchid-in-bloom-endangered-species-act-protections-delayed credit: R.J. Wiley reddit r/orchids credit: Keith davis
3/4/2025, 11:15:36 AM | 169 8 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jonathan Edward Durham (@thisone0verhere.bsky.social) reposted

I refer to growing up in the acid rain/ quicksand/impending nuclear conflict era as being "classically trained" in generalized anxiety

2/4/2025, 1:36:07 PM | 6934 844 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Debbie (@debrars.bsky.social) reply parent

I named my first cat Angelique and when a stray started hanging around our yard soon after I told my mom it was Cassandra.

30/3/2025, 5:41:04 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Debbie (@debrars.bsky.social)

Thunder and lightning tonight and 80 degrees and sunny tomorrow. This will help with the spring green up!

28/3/2025, 6:22:20 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Debbie (@debrars.bsky.social) reply parent

Rubio is the most disgusting of the new wave of MAGA politicians because at one time he displayed intelligence and common sense. I held out hope he would change the party. Instead, the party changed him.

27/3/2025, 9:30:33 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Sen. Cory Booker (@booker.senate.gov) reposted

They lied. op: @senatorheinrich.bsky.social

27/3/2025, 4:07:11 PM | 3235 703 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Debbie (@debrars.bsky.social) reply parent

Rural America isn't a lost cause! Many are starting to see the truth of what Trump is doing. The Democratic party needs to seize the opportunity.

24/3/2025, 2:09:38 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Debbie (@debrars.bsky.social) reply parent

I read a sample and then immediately bought the Kindle version. I'm excited to keep reading!

23/3/2025, 4:30:25 AM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Debbie (@debrars.bsky.social) reply parent

You had the opportunity to stand up to Trump and DOGE and you didn't. It's time to retire. We need a fighter in Congress, not a letter writer.

21/3/2025, 3:16:09 AM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Adam Parkhomenko (@adamparkhomenko.bsky.social) reposted

One of the best photos I have seen in response to โ€œwhy donโ€™t you wear a suitโ€

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17/3/2025, 3:05:02 PM | 41958 9581 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Debbie (@debrars.bsky.social) reply parent

My uncle died of pancreatic cancer. The thought that the Trump administration could stop research leading to a cure of this terrible disease is both sickening and infuriating. The mRNA research is saving lives!

17/3/2025, 2:25:59 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Debbie (@debrars.bsky.social) reply parent

What do Republicans have against beauty blenders? Blend that makeup!

16/3/2025, 5:32:10 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Debbie (@debrars.bsky.social) reply parent

That book had a lot to say about living in a horrible time. It showed what the bravery of a few people can do.

16/3/2025, 5:29:16 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Debbie (@debrars.bsky.social)

The week started with a terrible tragedy in my extended family and ended with a tornado hitting my town, only minutes from my house. Next week has to be an improvement, right?

16/3/2025, 5:20:13 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Debbie (@debrars.bsky.social) reply parent

Are they using a Trump filter or is he really adopting Trump's makeup look?

16/3/2025, 4:29:32 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Debbie (@debrars.bsky.social)

Everyone who went through the storms last night should understand the importance of NOAA and the NWS.

15/3/2025, 3:52:38 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Debbie (@debrars.bsky.social) reply parent

I will vote for whoever primaries you. I'm ashamed of you. Every bad consequence falls on your head and the other Dem cowards who voted for cloture.

14/3/2025, 9:28:20 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Debbie (@debrars.bsky.social) reply parent

The fact that the Attorney General is commenting on something like this is incomprehensible. My brain can't handle this stupid timeline we're stuck in.

14/3/2025, 4:11:00 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Josh Marshall (@joshtpm.bsky.social) reposted

She doesn't mention cloture specifically. But I think it's clear what Pelosi is saying here. And I think her saying it is a pretty big deal.

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14/3/2025, 3:58:33 PM | 12283 2635 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Debbie (@debrars.bsky.social)

Listen to the women!

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14/3/2025, 4:06:25 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Debbie (@debrars.bsky.social) reply parent

They really need to stop underestimating us. There are members of Congress who are less informed than many people I know.

14/3/2025, 4:01:08 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Debbie (@debrars.bsky.social)

Thank you, Governor Pritzker!

14/3/2025, 3:47:39 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Papa Woof und Krampus und Bleaken (@papawoof.bsky.social) reposted

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13/3/2025, 11:09:32 AM | 19529 3160 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Debbie (@debrars.bsky.social)

#NewDemLeadership We need a leader who will FIGHT and not give in!

14/3/2025, 7:38:06 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Debbie (@debrars.bsky.social)

It's time for new Dem leadership. We need a fighter and Schumer is refusing to do it. Instead of standing up for the country, he's sitting down and giving up. Replace him!

14/3/2025, 7:35:00 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Debbie (@debrars.bsky.social) reply parent

Have those politicians ever visited an elementary school playground? My daughter and her friends were always pretending to be horses or cats or wolves. My house would be full of howls, meows, barks and neighs. It's called "play".

13/3/2025, 5:51:21 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Debbie (@debrars.bsky.social)

I can't believe it's the year 2025 and measles are back and the US is fighting with Canada. This is the stupidest time to be alive.

11/3/2025, 5:59:12 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Debbie (@debrars.bsky.social) reply parent

That was prophetic.

11/3/2025, 5:53:04 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view