Cindy O’Dell
@cmodell.bsky.social
Former journalist, happily retired, writing about this and that on Substack, playing lots of tennis and trying to make sense of it all. Find me on Substack at https://cindy613b6.substack.com
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john fetterman is the first rat in history to climb onto a sinking ship.
September 10, 2026 at 4:32 AM
john fetterman is the first rat in history to climb onto a sinking ship.
Reposted by Cindy O’Dell
Federal minimum wage in:
2009: $7.25
2010: $7.25
2011: $7.25
2012: $7.25
2013: $7.25
2014: $7.25
2015: $7.25
2016: $7.25
2017: $7.25
2018: $7.25
2019: $7.25
2020: $7.25
2021: $7.25
2022: $7.25
2023: $7.25
2024: $7.25
2025: $7.25
2026: $7.25
Folks, it's time to raise the damn wage already.
2009: $7.25
2010: $7.25
2011: $7.25
2012: $7.25
2013: $7.25
2014: $7.25
2015: $7.25
2016: $7.25
2017: $7.25
2018: $7.25
2019: $7.25
2020: $7.25
2021: $7.25
2022: $7.25
2023: $7.25
2024: $7.25
2025: $7.25
2026: $7.25
Folks, it's time to raise the damn wage already.
September 5, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Federal minimum wage in:
2009: $7.25
2010: $7.25
2011: $7.25
2012: $7.25
2013: $7.25
2014: $7.25
2015: $7.25
2016: $7.25
2017: $7.25
2018: $7.25
2019: $7.25
2020: $7.25
2021: $7.25
2022: $7.25
2023: $7.25
2024: $7.25
2025: $7.25
2026: $7.25
Folks, it's time to raise the damn wage already.
2009: $7.25
2010: $7.25
2011: $7.25
2012: $7.25
2013: $7.25
2014: $7.25
2015: $7.25
2016: $7.25
2017: $7.25
2018: $7.25
2019: $7.25
2020: $7.25
2021: $7.25
2022: $7.25
2023: $7.25
2024: $7.25
2025: $7.25
2026: $7.25
Folks, it's time to raise the damn wage already.
September 2, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Just finished “Contrapposto” by Dave Eggers. The intersection of art, a life story and a relationship that informed both. Very thought provoking. #booksky 📚
August 24, 2026 at 1:32 AM
Just finished “Contrapposto” by Dave Eggers. The intersection of art, a life story and a relationship that informed both. Very thought provoking. #booksky 📚
It's never good to start the day yelling obscenities @espn.com because "all of ESPN" on select (as opposed to unlimited) apparently does not mean all, as understood in the English language. It only means things they haven't reserved for unlimited like the #Wimbledon matches you really want to see.
June 29, 2026 at 4:54 PM
It's never good to start the day yelling obscenities @espn.com because "all of ESPN" on select (as opposed to unlimited) apparently does not mean all, as understood in the English language. It only means things they haven't reserved for unlimited like the #Wimbledon matches you really want to see.
Dear fellow Californians,
Please vote. Today is your last chance. Use a drop box or go to a voting center. Don’t wake up tomorrow full of regret.
Sincerely, I have voted, have you?
Please vote. Today is your last chance. Use a drop box or go to a voting center. Don’t wake up tomorrow full of regret.
Sincerely, I have voted, have you?
June 2, 2026 at 1:58 PM
Dear fellow Californians,
Please vote. Today is your last chance. Use a drop box or go to a voting center. Don’t wake up tomorrow full of regret.
Sincerely, I have voted, have you?
Please vote. Today is your last chance. Use a drop box or go to a voting center. Don’t wake up tomorrow full of regret.
Sincerely, I have voted, have you?
All the colors of the rainbow: Early daylight backlighting park sprinklers; jacaranda blooming; a real rainbow; pretty, pregnant and gifted Ximena; roses; good advice; sunlight on giant leaf. #sevendayssevenphotos
April 25, 2026 at 11:36 PM
All the colors of the rainbow: Early daylight backlighting park sprinklers; jacaranda blooming; a real rainbow; pretty, pregnant and gifted Ximena; roses; good advice; sunlight on giant leaf. #sevendayssevenphotos
Looking up, down and, over:Tree branches and shadow of branches, blossoms in the wild, on the patio, still to come and in Ikebana Sogetsu demonstration by master instructor Misei Ishikawa from Sogetsu Headquarters in Japan. #sevendayssevenphotos #sogetsu
April 12, 2026 at 8:04 PM
Looking up, down and, over:Tree branches and shadow of branches, blossoms in the wild, on the patio, still to come and in Ikebana Sogetsu demonstration by master instructor Misei Ishikawa from Sogetsu Headquarters in Japan. #sevendayssevenphotos #sogetsu
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A few little things: My always amusing (also engaging, intelligent) book group friends strike their best (candy) cigarette poses. Meanwhile blossoms appear everywhere, and a reminder in the form of a poster shows up at the school next door. March is still Women’s History Month. #sevendayssevenphotos
March 8, 2026 at 2:52 PM
A few little things: My always amusing (also engaging, intelligent) book group friends strike their best (candy) cigarette poses. Meanwhile blossoms appear everywhere, and a reminder in the form of a poster shows up at the school next door. March is still Women’s History Month. #sevendayssevenphotos
Don't say others didn't know what could happen. Umberto Eco essay summary or read the whole essay fro 1995 www.nybooks.com/articles/199...
February 19, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Don't say others didn't know what could happen. Umberto Eco essay summary or read the whole essay fro 1995 www.nybooks.com/articles/199...
Busy: Leaves only assignment before and after ikebana class; floating egrets; the beauty around every corner at Huntington Gardens; Friends of the Library luncheon with updates from library staff; gnarly bark; and first try at a pottery mug. #sevendayssevenphotos
January 31, 2026 at 10:46 PM
Busy: Leaves only assignment before and after ikebana class; floating egrets; the beauty around every corner at Huntington Gardens; Friends of the Library luncheon with updates from library staff; gnarly bark; and first try at a pottery mug. #sevendayssevenphotos
I drove near a high school in South Orange County, CA (not known as a bastion of radicalism) today and the street corners were full of students waving “no more ICE” etc. signs. Honestly, it made me tear up with pride. #thekidsareallright
January 31, 2026 at 1:46 AM
I drove near a high school in South Orange County, CA (not known as a bastion of radicalism) today and the street corners were full of students waving “no more ICE” etc. signs. Honestly, it made me tear up with pride. #thekidsareallright
Only leaves Sogestsu Ikebana. @ikebana @sogetsu
January 28, 2026 at 10:46 PM
Only leaves Sogestsu Ikebana. @ikebana @sogetsu
A respite from the news: Sometimes you just have to spend some time with flowers or admiring busy hummingbirds or a slightly foggy walk to find a little peace among the chaos. Trying very hard not to strike Shadow’s response to “Let’s go.”#sevendayssevenphotos
January 25, 2026 at 11:16 PM
A respite from the news: Sometimes you just have to spend some time with flowers or admiring busy hummingbirds or a slightly foggy walk to find a little peace among the chaos. Trying very hard not to strike Shadow’s response to “Let’s go.”#sevendayssevenphotos
Eye catchers: Renka ikebana; morning light through trees; evening light; symbolic F bombshell — handy when reading the news; book group book and food; pink clouds; new trail shoes. #sevendayssevenphotos
January 17, 2026 at 8:51 PM
Eye catchers: Renka ikebana; morning light through trees; evening light; symbolic F bombshell — handy when reading the news; book group book and food; pink clouds; new trail shoes. #sevendayssevenphotos
Beige, brown and a splash of color: Days of rain and mud gave way to high winds and reddening sky. Meanwhile a little furniture rearranging; pottery to glaze and climbing squirrel. #sevendayssevenphotos #photography #california
January 10, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Beige, brown and a splash of color: Days of rain and mud gave way to high winds and reddening sky. Meanwhile a little furniture rearranging; pottery to glaze and climbing squirrel. #sevendayssevenphotos #photography #california
We're almost the same age! What an inspiration.
The Hero We Need Now
How a tiny 75-year-old woman stood up to Kristi Noem’s goons.
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December 16, 2025 at 4:47 PM
We're almost the same age! What an inspiration.
Heading to the holidays: Choir party; curious husky and Snoopy, too; beautiful wreath from my sister; dog treats from the crossing guard; gifts from FOL bookstore patron; pumpkin cheese cake at Prego to cap a tennis party meal planned by Chef Ugo; Stephanie and “Santa.” #aweekofphotos #photography
December 14, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Heading to the holidays: Choir party; curious husky and Snoopy, too; beautiful wreath from my sister; dog treats from the crossing guard; gifts from FOL bookstore patron; pumpkin cheese cake at Prego to cap a tennis party meal planned by Chef Ugo; Stephanie and “Santa.” #aweekofphotos #photography
Nice end to November: Time with my birthday boy; a gift poinsettia; my favorite couple; ritual turkey carving; late afternoon walk; flying ikebana arrangement; biscuit and jam. #aweekofphotos #photography
November 30, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Nice end to November: Time with my birthday boy; a gift poinsettia; my favorite couple; ritual turkey carving; late afternoon walk; flying ikebana arrangement; biscuit and jam. #aweekofphotos #photography