ljevans.bsky.social
@ljevans.bsky.social
Quilt historian, feminist, fangirl.
Writes fiction as Sara Ellis, author of Paranormal Romance Guild Reviewer's Choice finalist =The Black Robe of Flanders.=
NOTE: fake accounts begging for money are blocked unread.
Writes fiction as Sara Ellis, author of Paranormal Romance Guild Reviewer's Choice finalist =The Black Robe of Flanders.=
NOTE: fake accounts begging for money are blocked unread.
AAA members could get a TripTik, which was a detailed, route-specific booklet mapping out your whole trip. It worked very well, too.
What was driving like before GPS? Did you just wing it?
Did you only go places you knew how to get to? Were you just better at remembering steps to get somewhere?
Did you only go places you knew how to get to? Were you just better at remembering steps to get somewhere?
October 3, 2026 at 7:52 PM
AAA members could get a TripTik, which was a detailed, route-specific booklet mapping out your whole trip. It worked very well, too.
Ossoff has already said he's not running in 2028, and after the defeats of two women with far more qualifications than AOC it is madness to suggest she can do what a Senator and the sitting VP couldn't.
the reason my likely presidential candidate tier list has two people at the top - Ossoff and AOC - is that they are by far the most effective messengers of I Am Fucking Furious And There Must Be Consequences, which is the most deeply held conviction of the Dem base
Ossoff: "We are witnessing people drunk with power who are utterly reckless, utterly corrupt, and obviously believe that they live with impunity. They believe they're untouchable. They believe they're invincible. Let's prove them wrong."
September 15, 2026 at 11:03 AM
Ossoff has already said he's not running in 2028, and after the defeats of two women with far more qualifications than AOC it is madness to suggest she can do what a Senator and the sitting VP couldn't.
I just wasted a couple minutes watching the teaser for the new Harry Potter series.
It's a near shot-by-shot remake, only longer and with a different cast - the costumes and sets are all but identical, and the script seems very generic.
Not impressed.
It's a near shot-by-shot remake, only longer and with a different cast - the costumes and sets are all but identical, and the script seems very generic.
Not impressed.
September 4, 2026 at 11:21 AM
I just wasted a couple minutes watching the teaser for the new Harry Potter series.
It's a near shot-by-shot remake, only longer and with a different cast - the costumes and sets are all but identical, and the script seems very generic.
Not impressed.
It's a near shot-by-shot remake, only longer and with a different cast - the costumes and sets are all but identical, and the script seems very generic.
Not impressed.
Coyote v. Acme was a lot of fun. Definitely recommended.
August 29, 2026 at 10:55 PM
Coyote v. Acme was a lot of fun. Definitely recommended.
Dorothy Dunnett's Lymond Chronicles
Lois McMaster Bujold's Vorkosigan series
JD Robb's In Death mysteries
Anything by Madeline L'Engle
Anything by Jane Yolen
Lois McMaster Bujold's Vorkosigan series
JD Robb's In Death mysteries
Anything by Madeline L'Engle
Anything by Jane Yolen
Hey readers! Quote this with some books by women and nonbinary authors that you recommend.
A few from me:
Martha Wells’ The Murderbot Diaries
NK Jemisin’s Broken Earth Series
Ann Leckie’s Imperial Radch Series
Arkady Martine’s A Memory Called Empire
Tamsyn Muir’s The Locked Tomb Series
A few from me:
Martha Wells’ The Murderbot Diaries
NK Jemisin’s Broken Earth Series
Ann Leckie’s Imperial Radch Series
Arkady Martine’s A Memory Called Empire
Tamsyn Muir’s The Locked Tomb Series
Hey guy readers! Quote this with some books by women and nonbinary authors that you recommend.
A few from me:
Meg Elison's Book of the Unnamed Midwife
R.F. Kuang's Poppy War
Caitlin Rozakis's Dreadful
Fonda Lee's Jade City
Sarah Gailey's Echo Wife
Premee Mohamed's Annual Migration of Clouds
A few from me:
Meg Elison's Book of the Unnamed Midwife
R.F. Kuang's Poppy War
Caitlin Rozakis's Dreadful
Fonda Lee's Jade City
Sarah Gailey's Echo Wife
Premee Mohamed's Annual Migration of Clouds
August 8, 2026 at 7:13 PM
Dorothy Dunnett's Lymond Chronicles
Lois McMaster Bujold's Vorkosigan series
JD Robb's In Death mysteries
Anything by Madeline L'Engle
Anything by Jane Yolen
Lois McMaster Bujold's Vorkosigan series
JD Robb's In Death mysteries
Anything by Madeline L'Engle
Anything by Jane Yolen
@ishac15.bsky.social sent me notification of fake books I've never written, under a variation of my name I have never used for publication.
Scam, spam, or just stupid?
Scam, spam, or just stupid?
July 28, 2026 at 10:26 AM
@ishac15.bsky.social sent me notification of fake books I've never written, under a variation of my name I have never used for publication.
Scam, spam, or just stupid?
Scam, spam, or just stupid?
I would bet money it's riddled with listening devices and spyware, too.
"Several key security and safety features on the Boeing planes that have been used for decades as Air Force One are not visible on the upgraded jet, including a lower-level exit for high-risk situations, additional backup power capacity and AN ADVANCED ANTIMISSILE SYSTEM" (emphasis mine)
From a national security perspective to a taxpayer perspective, this is just a massive scandal.
Bottom line:
Trump wanted a fancy jet and he wanted it NOW, safety/cost be damned.
And THIS is what he was laser-focused as Americans struggled.
Gift article.
www.nytimes.com/2026/07/25/u...
Bottom line:
Trump wanted a fancy jet and he wanted it NOW, safety/cost be damned.
And THIS is what he was laser-focused as Americans struggled.
Gift article.
www.nytimes.com/2026/07/25/u...
July 25, 2026 at 4:56 PM
I would bet money it's riddled with listening devices and spyware, too.
They're going after women's colleges, too.
I tried. I really tried. For over a decade I patiently explained how actually the science shows trans women likely don't have an unfair advantage. i was civil about it. no one believed me.
it was all "penis = strong" slop. transphobia-slop. now they're coming for all women's education protections.
it was all "penis = strong" slop. transphobia-slop. now they're coming for all women's education protections.
July 14, 2026 at 1:41 AM
They're going after women's colleges, too.
She is amazing, and lived an amazing life.
May her memory never fade.
May her memory never fade.
@deniseoliver-velez.bsky.social There is a story up at dkos about this amazing woman. Remember her place in our history please. www.dailykos.com/stories/2026...
Update on Our Brilliant Warrior Woman - Denise Oliver Velez
This is going to be brief but know we have all been worried about our long time Sister, Friend, fellow Kossack. and Warrior for Justice. Just got off the phone with Dee’s grandson and this is what is…
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July 12, 2026 at 8:59 PM
She is amazing, and lived an amazing life.
May her memory never fade.
May her memory never fade.
@jamellebouie.net just called Lindsay Graham "Trump's Renfield" in a video, and I will never think otherwise.
Perfection.
Perfection.
July 12, 2026 at 7:16 PM
@jamellebouie.net just called Lindsay Graham "Trump's Renfield" in a video, and I will never think otherwise.
Perfection.
Perfection.
He can pull out and be replaced prior to July 13th.
After that the Democratic Party is stuck with Oyster Boy.
Collins must be laughing herself into a stupor.
After that the Democratic Party is stuck with Oyster Boy.
Collins must be laughing herself into a stupor.
Platner could pull out and Maine Dems can replace him. But that won't do much; the Platner fanboys will then carp about the Establishment and yadda yadda, and not vote, and Collins wins anyway.
The mistake was getting emotionally carried away with Platner in the first place.
The mistake was getting emotionally carried away with Platner in the first place.
I don't necessarily disagree with you on that part. Sadly, AFAIK what's done is done in Maine,.
July 5, 2026 at 4:35 PM
He can pull out and be replaced prior to July 13th.
After that the Democratic Party is stuck with Oyster Boy.
Collins must be laughing herself into a stupor.
After that the Democratic Party is stuck with Oyster Boy.
Collins must be laughing herself into a stupor.
For the record:
"Anti-Zionist" in a profile is an automatic block. I do not support Netanyahu's actions in any way, but I don't support antisemitism either, and "anti-Zionist" is a huge dog whistle.
"Anti-Zionist" in a profile is an automatic block. I do not support Netanyahu's actions in any way, but I don't support antisemitism either, and "anti-Zionist" is a huge dog whistle.
July 1, 2026 at 10:20 AM
For the record:
"Anti-Zionist" in a profile is an automatic block. I do not support Netanyahu's actions in any way, but I don't support antisemitism either, and "anti-Zionist" is a huge dog whistle.
"Anti-Zionist" in a profile is an automatic block. I do not support Netanyahu's actions in any way, but I don't support antisemitism either, and "anti-Zionist" is a huge dog whistle.
I live about twenty minutes away from the Eastern States Exposition, and I guarantee that NONE of the temporary buildings look this cheap. Not one.
I read the article articles and watched the videos, but genuinely nothing prepared me for this. This is unbelievable. My perspective comes from years of working live events across the country. I’ve worked county fairs that were 1,000x better than the Great American State Fair. It’s really bad.
I finally made it to the Great American State Fair. The columns on this fake building are something to behold.
June 27, 2026 at 11:42 PM
I live about twenty minutes away from the Eastern States Exposition, and I guarantee that NONE of the temporary buildings look this cheap. Not one.
Reposted by ljevans.bsky.social
it's a last minute construction job in peak build season. That's a decent sized crew, all working OT, that they know will be heavily televised which means strict adherence to safety standards. You do this shit for dust control and benign safety standards. It truly could not be more basic.
June 13, 2026 at 12:10 PM
it's a last minute construction job in peak build season. That's a decent sized crew, all working OT, that they know will be heavily televised which means strict adherence to safety standards. You do this shit for dust control and benign safety standards. It truly could not be more basic.
Just appalled by the excuses and apologiae for Oyster Boy over on Daily Kos.
June 2, 2026 at 2:38 AM
Just appalled by the excuses and apologiae for Oyster Boy over on Daily Kos.
Wow, who knew that urban bike activists were so mean-spirited and unwilling to admit that maybe e-bikes are not the answer to all ills?
May 22, 2026 at 10:25 AM
Wow, who knew that urban bike activists were so mean-spirited and unwilling to admit that maybe e-bikes are not the answer to all ills?
This user will not allow me to reply, but the idea that inner cities EVER were bicycle-friendly is absurd.
It also ignores how small city apartments can be.
It also ignores how small city apartments can be.
May 21, 2026 at 10:23 PM
This user will not allow me to reply, but the idea that inner cities EVER were bicycle-friendly is absurd.
It also ignores how small city apartments can be.
It also ignores how small city apartments can be.
Trump Administration Launches a Legally Bogus Investigation into Smith College msmagazine.com/2026/05/08/t...
Trump Administration Launches a Legally Bogus Investigation into Smith College
The Trump administration claims its investigation into Smith College is about defending women. In reality, it is an attack on the rights of women at Smith to define their own community, values and mis...
msmagazine.com
May 11, 2026 at 9:06 PM
Trump Administration Launches a Legally Bogus Investigation into Smith College msmagazine.com/2026/05/08/t...
I've been waiting for Trump to do this since hates women so much, but I honestly thought his first choice would be Wellesley since it's Hillary Clinton's alma mater.
Terrified for Smith.
Terrified for Smith.
Now Trump is Coming for Women's Colleges www.dailykos.com/stories/2026...
Now Trump is Coming for Women’s Colleges
The Department of Education, led by wrestler executive Linda MacMahon, is investigating Smith College for admitting transwomen. I am just sick to my stomach. https://www.insidehighered.com/news/
www.dailykos.com
May 5, 2026 at 10:55 AM
I've been waiting for Trump to do this since hates women so much, but I honestly thought his first choice would be Wellesley since it's Hillary Clinton's alma mater.
Terrified for Smith.
Terrified for Smith.
Reposted by ljevans.bsky.social
Now Trump is Coming for Women's Colleges www.dailykos.com/stories/2026...
Now Trump is Coming for Women’s Colleges
The Department of Education, led by wrestler executive Linda MacMahon, is investigating Smith College for admitting transwomen. I am just sick to my stomach. https://www.insidehighered.com/news/
www.dailykos.com
May 5, 2026 at 10:42 AM
Now Trump is Coming for Women's Colleges www.dailykos.com/stories/2026...
And...I just got a nastygram from a Canadian professor of religion who has a "Free Palestine" thing on her profile because I dared to point out that Jeff Sharlet's recent work on hard right religion in the military was preceded by nearly 50 years by other works.
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April 4, 2026 at 1:14 PM
And...I just got a nastygram from a Canadian professor of religion who has a "Free Palestine" thing on her profile because I dared to point out that Jeff Sharlet's recent work on hard right religion in the military was preceded by nearly 50 years by other works.
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Someone on Facebook claimed that her father the English teacher gave her a copy of Shakespeare's plays when she was SEVEN and said "here is a good book, you should read it."
The mere idea that kid just past Dick & Jane should read plays in what is basically another language is risible.
Good Lord.
The mere idea that kid just past Dick & Jane should read plays in what is basically another language is risible.
Good Lord.
March 17, 2026 at 11:04 AM
Someone on Facebook claimed that her father the English teacher gave her a copy of Shakespeare's plays when she was SEVEN and said "here is a good book, you should read it."
The mere idea that kid just past Dick & Jane should read plays in what is basically another language is risible.
Good Lord.
The mere idea that kid just past Dick & Jane should read plays in what is basically another language is risible.
Good Lord.