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Journalist, Genealogist, Actor-Writer-Director, Cat Lover, Star Wars Fan

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I'm so upset that DNA companies are forcing users to always have their phones right next to them to log in. I like to leave mine in the other room when I'm on the computer. #Genealogy #DNA

06.03.2026 16:28 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Photo of Cherry Float Coke bottle

Photo of Cherry Float Coke bottle

Photo of Wild Cherry & Cream Pepsi bottle.

Photo of Wild Cherry & Cream Pepsi bottle.

Tried these competing flavors over the weekend. I liked the Coke a little better. Tim thought they were both about the same.

16.02.2026 13:11 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

A few years ago, Sinclair's national news division was on a "Sharia law is coming" kick, but I haven't seen anything lately.

10.02.2026 13:44 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Booth at Not Too Shabby in Pensacola, Florida.

Booth at Not Too Shabby in Pensacola, Florida.

Coke merchandise display built by my husband and now at Flip Flops on Palafox Vendor Mall in Pensacola, Florida.

Coke merchandise display built by my husband and now at Flip Flops on Palafox Vendor Mall in Pensacola, Florida.

This is what I do in my spare time now. I run two consignment booths selling the collections of three generations and my mom's craft supplies. It's difficult for her to eat it go, especially the stuff we throw away because it's broken or otherwise ruined.

09.12.2025 13:47 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Anakin, Yoda, and Ben at the end of "Return of the Jedi" (original cast, 1983)

Anakin, Yoda, and Ben at the end of "Return of the Jedi" (original cast, 1983)

You will be visited by three spirits.

09.12.2025 13:40 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Anakin, Yoda, and Ben at the end of "Return of the Jedi" (original cast, 1983)

Anakin, Yoda, and Ben at the end of "Return of the Jedi" (original cast, 1983)

You will be visited by three spirits.

09.12.2025 13:40 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Wordle in 2 guesses badge

09.12.2025 13:28 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I feel like I should be doing something constructive, but Pippin has his annual checkup at the vet at 1:30, so no time, really, to get involved in anything.

16.11.2025 16:40 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I'm very disappointed in the @nytimes.com. You do know "alright" is not a real word, right?

16.11.2025 16:37 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.

09.10.2025 20:23 πŸ‘ 55909 πŸ” 22622 πŸ’¬ 1874 πŸ“Œ 2153
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In what universe is either of these offers 75% off?

31.08.2025 03:50 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Yep, all mine are the same way. Seems they don't want to embarrass our dead relatives.

14.08.2025 22:31 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Not trying to make a weight comment, just a why-do-I-have-to-get-up comment.

13.08.2025 22:13 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Damn you ice cream come to my mouth! How dare you disobey me!
Damn you ice cream come to my mouth! How dare you disobey me! YouTube video by Yaoifan011

youtu.be/wKx0p5TIBpA?...

13.08.2025 22:10 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Admiral Ackbar, Yaddle, K-2SO, and Orson Krennic Doorables.

Admiral Ackbar, Yaddle, K-2SO, and Orson Krennic Doorables.

I never even heard of Star Wars Doorables and they're already on series 3. How do they relate to a door, though? #StarWars

13.08.2025 22:08 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
LID Life Community | A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Community NO ONE FIGHTS ALONE. LEARN MORE SITE NAVIGATION LEARN MORE SITE NAVIGATION WE ARE THYROID CANCER SURVIVORS THAT WANT TO HELP OTHERS BY PROVIDING FOOD OPTIONS AND INFORMATION ABOUT THE LOW IODINE DIET....

If you have to go on a low iodine diet, I found this website very useful. Not sure about the UK resources, but it's worth a look. lidlifecommunity.org

11.08.2025 05:16 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A Batman Hoverfly (Myathropa florea). This is a harmless type of Fly rather than a stinging Wasp, but the black and yellow stripes on the tail or abdomen may trick potential predators into leaving well alone! The top of the thorax is whitish rather than yellow, but it also has black stripes or bands across its width - the last one of the three looks a little like the shape of a bat with outstretched wings, hence the common name for this species. In this pic, the Hoverfly is perched on flower-heads which each bear many small white flowers on thin, white stalks. Photographed 9 August 2025 at Brandon Marsh, Warwickshire, England.

A Batman Hoverfly (Myathropa florea). This is a harmless type of Fly rather than a stinging Wasp, but the black and yellow stripes on the tail or abdomen may trick potential predators into leaving well alone! The top of the thorax is whitish rather than yellow, but it also has black stripes or bands across its width - the last one of the three looks a little like the shape of a bat with outstretched wings, hence the common name for this species. In this pic, the Hoverfly is perched on flower-heads which each bear many small white flowers on thin, white stalks. Photographed 9 August 2025 at Brandon Marsh, Warwickshire, England.

One of the first creatures I photographed yesterday at Brandon Marsh was this brilliant Batman #Hoverfly. Not a crime-fighter but a pollinator, so still a superhero! Can you see how this species got its name? #SmallWonders #Nature #Wildlife #Insects #NaturePhotography #MacroPhotography #UKWildlife 🌿

10.08.2025 19:51 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Hamlet 2 is so brilliant.

11.08.2025 04:56 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Production design is brilliant.

11.08.2025 04:51 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Within minutes, I realized the product placement was part of the joke. Listening to the commentary later - they had to pay all those companies for licensing. The music is brilliant and is so reflective of the story, it could be considered a musical. So, so funny and such great satire.

11.08.2025 04:29 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

"Josie and the Pussycats" was widely misunderstood. The first time I saw it was on cable, it had started a few minutes before I turned it on, and I didn't even intend to watch it. The product placement (Krispy Kreme in the kitchen) caught my eye and was so blatant, I couldn't turn away, BUT...

11.08.2025 04:26 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I miss fireflies.

03.08.2025 04:25 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The whole thing is a racket.

03.08.2025 04:23 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I forgot the alt text. The sign says "Two words" on the top line and "cheesesteak" on the bottom line

02.08.2025 20:38 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I don't think the sign maker understands.

02.08.2025 20:36 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I send emails like that sometimes to DNA matches who usually never respond or if they do reply, they'll give the name of one person, with no dates or other identifying details.

24.07.2025 12:43 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This always baffled me. I never knew how to correctly write a pre-1752 English date.

It led me to write this small blog about calendar confusion.

whoamiresearch.com/2022/06/04/c...

24.07.2025 08:27 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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Charles Darwent found in 60 trees

And every one of them has the wrong parentage for him...

Hints, suggestions and AI are killing family history research!

24.07.2025 08:57 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0

I hope you ate it and enjoyed every bite.

24.07.2025 12:35 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Following the Leaves: What I Learned from Unexpected AncestryΒ Hints Have you ever noticed an Ancestry hint for someone who isn't actually mentioned in the record? While reviewing hints for my great-great-grandparents, I came across three Civil War–related hints that puzzled me. These records were being suggested for Mary Foster Crawford, the wife of Washington Marion Crawford. At first, I thought they might include a reference to Mary β€” perhaps as a widow or family contact.

Following the Leaves: What I Learned from Unexpected AncestryΒ Hints

Have you ever noticed an Ancestry hint for someone who isn't actually mentioned in the record? While reviewing hints for my great-great-grandparents, I came across three Civil War–related hints that puzzled me. These records were…

24.07.2025 11:46 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0