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It’s the best.
singer songwriter of folk music (wattledaubmusic.com) can't type worht a shit blue as the day is long Happy to follow you back if you post original thoughts and not just re-posts.
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It’s the best.
Susan (@smocarski.bsky.social) reply parent
I happen to be in the UK right now so will be watching!
Susan (@smocarski.bsky.social)
Flower of the Day - a cosmo and, I think, a hover fly for #InsectThursday
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Yes. Of all the things to resist, this is the one we have to resist the most. Only love will conquer darkness. Hate will kill us all.
Susan (@smocarski.bsky.social)
Bonus Flower of the Day for #RoseWednesday from Floors Castle in Kelso, Scotland (It’s raining here.)
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St. Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh, wherein lies my ancestor, the Marquis of Montrose, who was executed and dismembered, only to be later reassembled and enshrined here.
Susan (@smocarski.bsky.social)
Made it to Edinburgh. No sleep. This coffee is heaven in a cup and there are, I kid you not, bagpipes playing down the street.
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Lovely! What is it?
Susan (@smocarski.bsky.social)
What is going on?!
Susan (@smocarski.bsky.social) reply parent
Well done, sir. Righteous anger and hope bound together in that song.
Susan (@smocarski.bsky.social)
Proud union member here! Happy Labor Day! youtu.be/wI7ONJ60DIc?...
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lol!!
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Will do!
Susan (@smocarski.bsky.social) reply parent
My pleasure. Love that song!
Susan (@smocarski.bsky.social) reply parent
In case you haven't seen it - they killed it at Newport. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Msrw...
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YES!!!!!!!!
Susan (@smocarski.bsky.social) reply parent
Does she believe the garbage she spews?
Susan (@smocarski.bsky.social) reply parent
Also - that’s my grandmother’s wedding ring. She and my grandpa married in 1937. I’m honored to wear it now.
Susan (@smocarski.bsky.social)
Having drinks on the deck with the love of my life this evening before heading off to Edinburgh tomorrow and this little cutie patootie joined us. Wedding ring for scale.
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WOW - that is one lovely still life!
Susan (@smocarski.bsky.social) reply parent
oh yeah! That's gorgeous!
Susan (@smocarski.bsky.social) reply parent
yep :)
Susan (@smocarski.bsky.social) reply parent
yes - but his birthday is in December
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lovely!
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WTF???
Susan (@smocarski.bsky.social) reply parent
Since when? Maybe I've been away too long.
Susan (@smocarski.bsky.social) reply parent
Gorgeous, Bruce!
Susan (@smocarski.bsky.social) reply parent
I would imagine.
Susan (@smocarski.bsky.social)
My dad worked for Cat for 40 years. I grew up in the Peoria area and I know first hand that central Illinois is a lot redder than the Chicago suburbs where I live now. I was heartened to see a lot of angry responses to this news on FB. Maybe the BS is hitting home. www.25newsnow.com/2025/08/30/c...
Susan (@smocarski.bsky.social) reply parent
😂😂😂
Susan (@smocarski.bsky.social) reply parent
omg. Read the room, Chuck.
Susan (@smocarski.bsky.social)
I live 2 miles from Great Lakes and will be there with bells on. Good to know you’re around, Counselor.
Susan (@smocarski.bsky.social)
Today makes 20 years cancer-free. Get your mammograms, people, before some shithead decides they’re not necessary.
Susan (@smocarski.bsky.social) reply parent
it's really making a come-back around there!
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Such a fun area!
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Ding ding ding! We have a winner!
Susan (@smocarski.bsky.social) reply parent
I just hope they don’t let it go to their heads.
Susan (@smocarski.bsky.social) reply parent
I adore those dinosaurs!
Susan (@smocarski.bsky.social) reply parent
Nope but not too far off
Susan (@smocarski.bsky.social) reply parent
Good guess but nope. Much further west.
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2nd largest 4-faced clock in the world.
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Hahaha
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lol!
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When I wanna wear my new jean jacket but I don’t have time to dick around with a seam ripper. #TagsAreAnnoying
Susan (@smocarski.bsky.social) reply parent
“It’s not hard to work with, it’s just unpleasant.” lol!
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It does kinda! It’s a way to build a house. youtu.be/XzZS3-B1Myk?...
Susan (@smocarski.bsky.social)
Hey, we're playing in Milwaukee tonight at Anodyne Coffee in the 3rd Ward and we'd love to see you! Show starts at 7:30. A few tickets still availabe here: anodynecoffee.com/pages/concer...
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I hate them too. The only place I see them is on ROAR. I don't think they understand the target demographic of people who are watching hours of Saturday Night Live reruns every day to escape the news.
Susan (@smocarski.bsky.social)
Flower of the Day - Compass Plant from my walk yesterday for #FloralFriday
Susan (@smocarski.bsky.social) reply parent
Seriously? Jeremy - very glad you're still here. Please talk to someone :)
Susan (@smocarski.bsky.social) reply parent
I lost interest about 3 episodes in, but we kept watching. By the end it was as annoying as f*ck.
Susan (@smocarski.bsky.social)
Finishing The Residence tonight. Great performances. Shitty writing. Good GOD, this was the draggiest whodunit I've ever seen. Columbo would've solved this thing in under an hour. So glad it's over.
Susan (@smocarski.bsky.social) reply parent
I predict they'll hit Waukegan first. It's closer.
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Working on a new song. Thanks for indulging me and letting me try it out here... youtu.be/jfdmLKJK6y8
Susan (@smocarski.bsky.social) reply parent
Yes you sure do. Great start.
Susan (@smocarski.bsky.social) reply parent
Same
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Handsome guy, your dad.
Susan (@smocarski.bsky.social) reply parent
It’s a huge source of pride for this area. 😢
Susan (@smocarski.bsky.social) reply parent
Dear lord let this be true
Susan (@smocarski.bsky.social) reply parent
yes.
Susan (@smocarski.bsky.social) reply parent
The worst part is that source is also on Facebook and the responses from the maga crowd are just awful.
Susan (@smocarski.bsky.social) reply parent
I literally feel like vomiting.
Susan (@smocarski.bsky.social) reply parent
God. They just don't get it.
Susan (@smocarski.bsky.social) reply parent
Exactly. And I love your way with words 😉
Susan (@smocarski.bsky.social)
Great Lakes Naval Station is a couple of miles from my house.
Susan (@smocarski.bsky.social) reply parent
All the maga asshats who follow you on Facebook are gonna be in for a whole new world when they start snatching people away from worksites.
Susan (@smocarski.bsky.social) reply parent
Aren't they though? She amazes me.
Susan (@smocarski.bsky.social) reply parent
Yeah, you could be right.
Susan (@smocarski.bsky.social) reply parent
Absolutely.
Susan (@smocarski.bsky.social) reply parent
What was it Jesus said about praying in public?
Susan (@smocarski.bsky.social)
We're in desperate need of leadership. Here's my proposal: @governor.ca.gov, @govpritzker.illinois.gov, & @govwesmoore.bsky.social join forces, create a team and a plan and disseminate to other leaders willing to fight. They organize us so we are able to fight. Schumer and Jeffries take a hike.
Susan (@smocarski.bsky.social)
I have a very talented kid. She's currently working at a UPS store and loves it, but I'd love for someone to give her an opportunity in a field where her talents would shine. Throwing these examples of her work out there into the unispheververse thing just in case the right person sees them.
Susan (@smocarski.bsky.social) reply parent
I know!! It's a crazy plant!
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I had basil in my aero-garden. It will become a monster. You have been warned 😂
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perfect!!
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Now do the president.
Susan (@smocarski.bsky.social) reply parent
Since I retired, I miss being in a school. I dream about being in a classroom every single night. BUT I DON'T MISS THAT. I wish you and the kids the best possible school year.
Susan (@smocarski.bsky.social) reply parent
I know. My youngest is trans too, also has autism, and takes medication for anxiety and depression. She's the sweetest person on the planet and yesterday made me want to bring her home and shelter her. I feel so sad for her that she's afraid to be who she is now.
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OH MY GOD
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that's a good list! Gonna have to go listen :)
Susan (@smocarski.bsky.social) reply parent
Exactly
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Might be the guns….
Susan (@smocarski.bsky.social)
One of my piano students brought me peaches from their tree and I had some super sweet blueberries, so what else was I supposed to do?
Susan (@smocarski.bsky.social) reply parent
Right?! So good!
Susan (@smocarski.bsky.social) reply parent
Thanks!!
Susan (@smocarski.bsky.social) reply parent
lol - Happy Birthday!🎂🎉🎈
Susan (@smocarski.bsky.social) reply parent
Could we have kippers for breakfast?