@alanallport.bsky.social I saw your post re: Culloden battlefield. The singer Deanta has a haunting ballad (you may be familiar with it) about the battle and its aftermath “Harvest of Culloden”.
Bill Allbritten, Ph.D.
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Retired therapist, cyclist, previously into scuba diving and sailing, amateur astronomer, moved to Massachusetts. Very happy here. Profile image is from The Bridge of Flowers in Shelburn Falls.
Wee Bumblebee on a Thistle 🙂 #bumblebee #thistle #scotland #nature #macro #wildlife #photography #floral #beekeeping #ScenicBeauty #alttext
Happy “liberal arts professor helps save the Union” day to all who celebrate
To George and Laura, Bill and Hillary — we're grateful for your friendship, counsel, and devotion to this country. And to Joe and Jill, thank you for being on this journey with us.
THE BLUES BROTHERS premiered 46 years ago today, the first in a trio of blockbuster comedies (AIRPLANE! & CADDYSHACK) that are now regarded as stone cold classics. If 1979 was the Summer of Horror, 1980 was the Summer of Laughs.
A Michelle Obama Appreciation Post: I deeply admire your elegance, graciousness, beauty, accomplishments, relatability & effortless class. Thank you for being one of the greatest First Ladies of all time!🙏 Much ❤️ from one of your countless fans, Mar🐫
For #Caturday: a funeral procession of elderly women with cats in their arms, following the coffin of a dead cat, 1789. Image: Wellcome Collection
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today I learned that the James Talarico "six genders" thing refers to him listing six different combinations of X and Y chromosomes (XX, XY, X, XXY, XYY, XXXY) that occur regularly. that isn't even lefty in any way, that's just a factually true statement!
I spend $12/day on gas for school drop + commute. I can get that to $8 if I drive efficiently. Please don't rage at ppl for going 55 in a 70 or accelerating slowly from a stop. Some of us are out here trying to save money.
Some really great bills in here. What I like is that, though these would make a big difference, they're all achievable, incremental reforms that Dems can run on in blue, purple, and even red districts. prospect.org/2026/04/29/c...
The Progressive Caucus Unveils Its Contract with America - The American Prospect
Reminiscent of the Gingrich Revolution, a multi-bill package would attack higher costs, raise wages, and get big money out of politics. Its architect sees it as a battle plan for the midterms.
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Pope Leo turned the question around like the boss he is.
Hawk keeping an eye on the Norwottuck Rail Trail in Hadley, MA
A mass shooting that took the lives of eight children should stop this country in its tracks. Instead, the Shreveport tragedy disappeared from the headlines in a day. We cannot allow this level of violence to fade into background noise. Ending America’s gun‑violence epidemic is a moral oblligation.
Lone Goose and beaver lodge near the Lawrence Station access point on the Norwottuck Rail Trail #Amherst #Massachusetts
This really is rather inspiring. Thank you Hungary.
Humanity did that. Science did that. Publicly-funded research did that. Excellent universities did that. Diversity did that. International cooperation did that. Artemis II is a perfect example of what we can do at our best. Welcome home, Integrity crew!
Pope Leo condemns Trump’s latest threats against Iran
Pope Leo condemns Trump’s latest threats against Iran
Leo called for “all people of goodwill” to “reject war.”
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Let me say this plainly: Iranian children have as much of a right to live and thrive as American children. Their babies MUST be as precious to me as my 6 niblings and my baby grandnib are IF I want them to have a future. If I want a future for my kin AND humanity, I MUST act like it. So must you.
How's this for an Easter gift? Both of Jackie and Shadow's chicks hatched this weekend! Via @stevebattaglio.bsky.social. www.latimes.com/entertainmen...
The eaglets have landed for Big Bear couple Jackie and Shadow
Two chicks hatched this weekend for the stars of the nature webcam operated by Friends of Big Bear Valley
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Springsteen: Well, this past winter federal troops brought death and terror to the streets of Minneapolis. They picked the wrong city. Your strength and your commitment told us that this is still America. And this reactionary nightmare and these invasions of American cities will not stand.