Yolanda
@yap617.bsky.social
Collects stamps and ephemera like pocket guides. WIP about a Vietnam War corpsman in NSA Hospital DaNang (1967). Two middle grade historical fiction books, son of a diplomat in DC (1982-3). Enjoys 📺 classic movies and ⚾️,🏀.
In this edition of "what could possibly go wrong", my handwriting skills get a classic workout.
Serotonin maxxing w the CCC ☺️🔮🐠🐠🐠🐠🐠🐠🐠🐠 #sergeantmajor #fishparade #brainsaver #serotoninmaxxing #acosmosoffishes
LOOK!!! Just arrived. Do you know what these ARE? Do you know the importance of the two "organizations" that were cutting a rug (Hint)! Just the top two, discovered in U.S. Is the Captain in here?!? #ww1 #hmshood #royalnavy #veteran #tankcorps This is going home. #greatbritain
Another thing I like about writing MG is adolescent stages of growth, developing new perspectives, what if ideas, and also a strong sense of justice/fairness in their world. #kidlitchat
I like MG kidlit because I read similar situations like school, friends, family but each story involves creative problem-solving #kidlitchat
TOPIC: Continuing our celebration of 17 years chatting, tonight we're re-upping the very first topic from the first #kidlitchat: "Why children’s literature? What excites you about it, whether it’s reading, writing or ???"
New addition - From Italy, issued on December 12, 1970, to celebrate the 12th Stamp Day (XII Giornata del Francobollo). #stamps #philately #stampcollecting #railway #trains
Mexico: Scott # 1390–92 (1985) MNH set featuring ahuehuete, ceiba, and mahogany trees for the World Forestry Congress. bdfarrands.com/product/mexi... #Stamps #StampCollecting #Philately #Mexico #Forestry #Trees
Mexico – Scott #s 1390-92
Mexico Scott #1390–1392, 1985 MNH set featuring ahuehuete, ceiba, and mahogany trees for the World Forestry Congress.
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New additions - A four-stamp topical set issued by Gabon (République Gabonaise) in 2000 / 2001. The series is dedicated to German locomotives and high-speed trains from the Deutsche Bahn (DB) and Deutsche Reichsbahn (DR) networks. #stamps #philately #stampcollecting #railway #trains
do you like this? do you want one just like it? maybe something else? donate $50 or more to a housing charity and tag me on your post receipt, and i'll send you one for free.
Hoosier Homer is reading Crucible of War by Fred Anderson@hoosierhomer.bsky.social · yesterdaywitness the power of this fully operational firefly sherman
There are heroes among us. Both World Central Kitchen and our firefighters from across the western US. Proud to support @wck.org.
World Central Kitchen@wck.org · yesterdayFirefighters in Spokane are working around the clock to battle the wildfires, and WCK & our local partners are there to support them no matter what time it is. Chef Chad & his team at Trail Feast served up a hearty breakfast at 6:00 AM to first responders stationed at Mt. Spokane High School. (1/2)
War in Europe was raging. November, 1915. Important Vote Women's Suffrage. Some want to take that vote away. They will fail. This is a local Hometown paper that is kaput. #suffrage #veteran #jamestownny #ww1
A form of touch-screen interface. In a Ladybird book. In 1971 How it Works: The Computer, (1971) Artist: BH Robinson
You ever look at some of these old school authors like Robert Caro and think, "Y'know, he's probably never worn a pair of jeans or sweatpants in his life."
New additions - issued by France in 1937. A complete two-stamp series celebrating the 13th International Railway Congress held in Paris (13ème Congrès International des Chemins de Fer). #stamps #philately #stampcollecting #railway #trains
And that Marianne du 14 Juillet complete since the Algiers Marianne 60th anniversary booklet I bought arrived last week! dicksstamps.online/collections/... #Philately #Stamps #StampCollecting
How do corals get fragged in nature? They get fragged BY nature 😳🪸✂️🐟🐟🐟 #jackcrevalle #staghorncoral #coralfrag #asexualreproduction #coralcitycamera
Armed with a myriad of vintage postcards, and a lifetime supply of postage, Stamplab finally signs into PostCrossing. Have a great week...
In honor of the Firebells first win I’m offering this Kelsie Whitmore piece for half price today, $48 shipped. #watercolor #WPBL #artforsale
New additions - issued by Chunghwa Post (Taiwan) in 1981. A two-stamp set celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Public Railways in Taiwan (1881–1981). #stamps #philately #stampcollecting #railway #trains
Iaq Pocket sized survivor Iraq’s royal era 👑 Scalloped 10 Fils issued in 1953/AH 1372 carries legacy of King Faisal II, last King of Iraq. A currency, it’s a piece of a kingdom that disappeared in 1958. #Iraq #KingFaisalII #IraqiCoins #Numismatics #CoinCollecting #VintageCoins #MiddleEastHistory
Nicaragua Century of motorcycle history captured on 1 tiny stamp! 🏍️📮 Issued in 1985, this C$2 airmail stamp features the classic 1939 Wanderer motorcycle a nostalgic tribute to the early age of two wheel travel. #Nicaragua #Philately #StampCollecting #VintageMotorcycle #Wanderer #PostalHistory
Another in the Deck Log series. Thanks @historicalsoton.bsky.social for this one. Check it out. Donate if you are able. If everyone on my followers donated just $2 a month I could do this full time. ko-fi.com/post/When-Ro...
When Royalty Comes Calling
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Millions of Americans live abroad. How they got there is its own story. Kiki Leigh bought a historic home in Sicily in 2024. She's hoping to officially move in at the end of the summer: https://mktplc.org/4famXw3