Tina Hoggatt
@thoggatt.bsky.social
Writing and illustrating stories for young readers. Fond of books, animals, nature, and baseball. Northwestie. Hamline MFAC, #scbwi #C2C, #12x12
I really like this idea! Why waste your time on social media when you could be flicking through picture books? | Joel Snape www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Why waste your time on social media when you could be flicking through picture books? | Joel Snape
From histories of opera to compendiums of mosses, they’re beautiful, expertly written and don’t leave you feeling grubby, writes Joel Snape. What’s not to like?
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I was so moved by this. Borne away by music sung by friends. www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGvN...
Glen Hansard funeral concludes with a rousing rendition of Bob Dylan's 'Forever Young' | RTÉ News
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Hey! There are still some spaces left at Big Sur Children's Writer's Workshop (EAST COAST edition!) -- Come hang out with agents and editors and terrific writers and workshop and revise your book in a gorgeous and serene location on Cape Cod this Fall! www.bigsurchildrenswriters.com/home-cape-cod
20 Years Helping Writers Polish Manuscripts — Big Sur Children's Writers Workshops
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His thoughts darted eagerly about as everything looked new— and worth trying. "Well, I would like to make another trip," he said, jumping to his feet; "but I really don't know when I'll have the time. There's just so much to do right here."
Happy Saturday! Are you interested in submitting to Crossroads? We are now accepting proposals for our third issue, "This Haunted Landscape." Think sacred places, hauntings, and regional cryptids. We close submissions on September 1st.
Crossroads - Issue 3 - Proposal
The issue theme is "This Haunted Landscape" and will focus on the folk horror of place in the USA. Think haunted places, sacred spaces, and regional cryptids. All contributors will receive a $50 paym...
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Another view of the earlier posted Holly Blue Butterfly this time on a blue Cornflower. #ColorADay #BlueTue #Butterflies #Macro #MacroPhotography #Flowers #BloomScrolling
Air quality in the upper northwest U.S.: it's bad. If you're in this area and have to go outside, wear an N95 mask.
Joyful. And then a little well-earned tear at the end.
WeRateDogs@weratedogs.com · 3d agoHere are the top 5 dogs of July!
Wildfires are devastating communities in Spokane, across WA, forcing families to evacuate. Leaving many in need of food, shelter, supplies, and some even long-term support. As firefighters and first responders work tirelessly to keep our communities safe, please consider helping all those affected.
Wildfire Relief
In the United States, wildfires are now year-round occurrences, and The Salvation Army is ready to provide aid throughout the year.
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Especially in light of increased wildfires.
Scott Dworkin@dworkin.bsky.social · 2d agoWhen Trump moved the Bureau of Land Management west, 287 of 328 employees quit rather than uproot their families. Three actually relocated. Now he's running the same play on the Forest Service. Stop it. actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
GIRL SNAKE CATCHER. she makes a snug little income by securing reptiles for traveling shows SHE JUST GRABS THEM (The Washington Bee, Washington DC, November 8, 1902)
This is Pumpie the elephant. A handmade plush toy elephant made from grey felt and stuffed with fine wood shavings and pieces of cork, dressed as a ship's officer. It was made by the children of the Cattley family in Ealing (West London) during the early 20th century. Nowadays in the V&A Museum.
Senator Whitehouse said it better than anyone: "Climate risk makes things un-insurable. No insurance makes things un-mortgageable. No mortgages crashes the property markets. Crashed property markets trash the economy.” #wildfire #Spokane #insurance
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.gov · 3d agoThe Great Climate Insurance Collapse is beginning before our eyes. How does it happen? Gradually, and then all at once. Buckle up. subscriber.politicopro.com/article/eene...
And welcome to Historians at the Movies! Tonight we are live posting THE THOMAS CROWN AFFAIR (1999) on Prime. It’s about money, theft, and… romance. 1/
Jason Herbert@herberthistory.bsky.social · last wk.This week Historians At The Movies asks what do you get for the man who has everything? Join us on Prime Video this Sunday August 2 at 8pm eastern for THE THOMAS CROWN AFFAIR (1999). Keep #HATM trending by sharing and we'll see you soon!
On Mon, Aug 10 at 1pm PT, I'll host another livestream focused solely on El Niño. I'll offer a deep dive into El Niño's remarkable trajectory to date, the extraordinary latest forecasts, and additional thoughts on implications from California to global scales.
"Super" El Niño update: The latest regarding a potentially historic event and its implications - YouTube
The latest in a recurring series of live, virtual, & interactive #weather and #climate-focused "office hours" hosted by Dr. Daniel Swain. 08/10/2026 topic: E...
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As the Spokane community continues to face the devastating impacts of local wildfires, you can help your neighbors. We will continue to update this thread with more opportunities to help!
SPD is asking everyone to stay out of wildfire evacuation areas unless you are a resident evacuating. These areas remain extremely dangerous. Fire conditions can change rapidly, roads may be blocked without warning, burst gas lines are actively burning, & heavy smoke creates additional hazards.
Spokane Police Urge Public to Stay Out of Fire Evacuation Areas
The Spokane Police Department is asking everyone to stay out of wildfire evacuation areas unless you are a resident evacuating.
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A large chunk of northwest Spokane, WA (pop. 289,000) is under Level 3 evacuation orders ("GO NOW") as a wildfire rages. It's being stoked by top-end "extremely critical" weather conditions: www.spc.noaa.gov/products/fir...
Aug 1, 2026 Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook
Severe weather, tornado, thunderstorm, fire weather, storm report, tornado watch, severe thunderstorm watch, mesoscale discussion, convective outlook products from the Storm Prediction Center...
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City of Spokane@spokanecity.org · 4d agoPlease do not drive into the Old Trails Fire evacuation zone. For those in the evacuation zone, please head eastbound. For all evacuation information, visit bit.ly/SRECOfficial...
In addition to the potential unfolding WUI wildfire disaster in Spokane, WA, numerous other large & fast-moving fires (existing & new) are blowing up under extremely critical fire weather conditions & severe drought conditions from eastern slopes of Cascades eastward into ID/MT.
🌸🌿🌼 A timely celebration of the plants that have inspired artists, naturalists and keen observers of the natural world for generations. Well worth a visit. @ashmoleanmuseum.bsky.social #Ruskin #InBloom #NatureStudy
Ashmolean Museum, Oxford@ashmoleanmuseum.bsky.social · 5d ago🚨 Don't miss your chance to see In Bloom: How Plants Changed Our World, this major exhibition closes on 16 August. ★ ★ ★ ★ The Guardian ★ ★ ★ ★ The Times Plan your visit and book your tickets: www.ashmolean.org/exhibition/i...
August 6th is our next #kidlitartpostcard - that is NEXT Thursday, friends! #kidlit www.ginaperry.com/postcard
All about KidLitArtPostcard — Gina Perry Children's Book Author and Illustrator
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One detail Nolan got wrong in The Odyssey is a key detail that EVERY SINGLE ADAPTATION of the Odyssey has gotten wrong for centuries In ancient Greece, the sirens were NOT voluptuous mermaids. They were birds with human heads A short thread of sirens in art 1/5
