Shell
@writershelley.bsky.social
Author; spouse; nana, eclectic music, comedy, & sports fan. A little bit of this and a little bit of that. No DM’s please. 🖤💛🏈
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Shell
@writershelley.bsky.social
· Jan 21
End of a Pittsburgh Football Era: Mike Tomlin’s Exit From The Steelers
In the last 69 years, the Pittsburgh Steelers have had only six head coaches. It’s hard to imagine in relation to other teams in the NFL. It’s easy when you think about the culture of the Pit…
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Call volumes are extremely high right now 💪 Lots of reports of phone lines being "unavailable"
IF you get an "unavailable" msg, try staying on the line a little bit longer. You might get sent to the voicemail box after that.
Or try a local office! Those #'s are also available on the apps/site. 👍📞🤓
IF you get an "unavailable" msg, try staying on the line a little bit longer. You might get sent to the voicemail box after that.
Or try a local office! Those #'s are also available on the apps/site. 👍📞🤓
January 25, 2026 at 12:33 AM
Call volumes are extremely high right now 💪 Lots of reports of phone lines being "unavailable"
IF you get an "unavailable" msg, try staying on the line a little bit longer. You might get sent to the voicemail box after that.
Or try a local office! Those #'s are also available on the apps/site. 👍📞🤓
IF you get an "unavailable" msg, try staying on the line a little bit longer. You might get sent to the voicemail box after that.
Or try a local office! Those #'s are also available on the apps/site. 👍📞🤓
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Over a thousand people gathered for a vigil and rally Saturday night to mourn Alex Pretti, the man who was shot and killed by a Border Patrol agent. After the vigil, demonstrators marched in subzero temperatures to the growing memorial where Pretti was killed.
Minnesotans mourn Alex Pretti, man killed by Border Patrol agent • Minnesota Reformer
Over a thousand people gathered for a vigil and rally Saturday night at Whittier Park in Minneapolis to mourn Alex Pretti, the man who was shot and killed by a Border Patrol agent. After the vigil, de...
minnesotareformer.com
January 25, 2026 at 3:37 AM
Over a thousand people gathered for a vigil and rally Saturday night to mourn Alex Pretti, the man who was shot and killed by a Border Patrol agent. After the vigil, demonstrators marched in subzero temperatures to the growing memorial where Pretti was killed.
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A witness account of the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti said he did not hold or reach for a firearm, according to a court affidavit filed this evening alongside a petition to reinstate restrictions on ICE agents.
Live: Minnesota reels after latest fatal shooting by federal agents
Protesters gathered at a park near where a man was shot and killed by federal agents Saturday. Federal officials say the man was armed.
bit.ly
January 25, 2026 at 3:40 AM
A witness account of the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti said he did not hold or reach for a firearm, according to a court affidavit filed this evening alongside a petition to reinstate restrictions on ICE agents.
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Interstate highways, the Pennsylvania Turnpike and other major highways will close to trucks and other large vehicles at midnight Saturday in anticipation of the winter storm forecast to blanket the region, state officials said.
From @petehallpa.bsky.social
From @petehallpa.bsky.social
Gov. Shapiro declares emergency, PennDOT imposes vehicle restrictions ahead of winter storm • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a disaster emergency proclamation Friday afternoon, saying it make resources available to prepare for the storm.
penncapital-star.com
January 23, 2026 at 11:09 PM
Interstate highways, the Pennsylvania Turnpike and other major highways will close to trucks and other large vehicles at midnight Saturday in anticipation of the winter storm forecast to blanket the region, state officials said.
From @petehallpa.bsky.social
From @petehallpa.bsky.social
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In the wake of this major winter storm, communities from the Southern Plains to the Northeast will contend with bitterly cold temperatures and dangerously cold wind chills. This will cause prolonged hazardous travel and infrastructure impacts.
January 23, 2026 at 8:00 PM
In the wake of this major winter storm, communities from the Southern Plains to the Northeast will contend with bitterly cold temperatures and dangerously cold wind chills. This will cause prolonged hazardous travel and infrastructure impacts.
In this watershed moment in the US, all Americans play a role in the country's destiny. We get to decide whether we are part of the solution or the problem our Democracy faces.
July 29, 2025 at 1:18 AM
In this watershed moment in the US, all Americans play a role in the country's destiny. We get to decide whether we are part of the solution or the problem our Democracy faces.
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I’m looking forward to attending a few of the games this season.
April 4, 2025 at 10:26 PM
I’m looking forward to attending a few of the games this season.
Are you a baseball fan? Home openers this week are bringing a lot of excitement in the MLB.
Who’s your favorite MLB team?
Who’s your favorite MLB team?
a baseball player wearing a white and yellow uniform with the word pirate on it
ALT: a baseball player wearing a white and yellow uniform with the word pirate on it
media.tenor.com
April 4, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Are you a baseball fan? Home openers this week are bringing a lot of excitement in the MLB.
Who’s your favorite MLB team?
Who’s your favorite MLB team?
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This is a copy of the Postal stamp in honor of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune. She was a key leader in this Civil Rights Movement. She was a political leader who worked with Presidents, women, and multiple organizations. She was a journalist. Entrepreneur, and a democracy champion.
Women in History
Women in History
March 25, 2025 at 5:38 AM
This is a copy of the Postal stamp in honor of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune. She was a key leader in this Civil Rights Movement. She was a political leader who worked with Presidents, women, and multiple organizations. She was a journalist. Entrepreneur, and a democracy champion.
Women in History
Women in History
In addition to writing, I like to take eclectic photo shots of nature, objects, and flowers. These daffodils from my yard bloom every year in March shortly before the first day of spring or so.
March 24, 2025 at 7:47 PM
In addition to writing, I like to take eclectic photo shots of nature, objects, and flowers. These daffodils from my yard bloom every year in March shortly before the first day of spring or so.
Shelley Dorsey | Substack
Hopeful human. Lover of Democracy.
shelleydorsey.substack.com
March 14, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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The USAF has reversed itself "after uproar." We must continue to pay attention. We must continue to preserve & share the stories of the Tuskegee Airmen & the Women Airforce Service Pilots. I promised them I would always tell their stories. You can too. Knowledge is power! www.msn.com/en-us/news/u...
January 27, 2025 at 12:40 AM
The USAF has reversed itself "after uproar." We must continue to pay attention. We must continue to preserve & share the stories of the Tuskegee Airmen & the Women Airforce Service Pilots. I promised them I would always tell their stories. You can too. Knowledge is power! www.msn.com/en-us/news/u...
My latest novel “Better Off Alone” will get a sequel soon (TBA). Meanwhile, this debut novel is set in the mid 1980s in Pennsylvania. The protagonist, Carole, has to navigate her life in the aftermath of a horrific incident with a former love interest. #booksky
January 27, 2025 at 11:23 AM
My latest novel “Better Off Alone” will get a sequel soon (TBA). Meanwhile, this debut novel is set in the mid 1980s in Pennsylvania. The protagonist, Carole, has to navigate her life in the aftermath of a horrific incident with a former love interest. #booksky
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Staying focused is not an easy task in today’s world, but it’s definitely worth the effort.
#quoteoftheday #quotes #secondactspressllc
#quoteoftheday #quotes #secondactspressllc
January 26, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Staying focused is not an easy task in today’s world, but it’s definitely worth the effort.
#quoteoftheday #quotes #secondactspressllc
#quoteoftheday #quotes #secondactspressllc
I posted my picks for the Super Bowl a week ago and half of it is most likely to come through. I’m looking forward to the AFC game this evening. #eagles #bills #nfc #afc #nfl #afcchampionship #nfcchampionship
I’m a huge football fan. My team didn’t advance, but today’s AFC and NFC playoff games should be exciting to watch.
My picks:
AFC: Bills
NFC: Eagles
Any fans out there? Your picks for today’s NFL games?
#nfc #afc #NFLPlayoffs
My picks:
AFC: Bills
NFC: Eagles
Any fans out there? Your picks for today’s NFL games?
#nfc #afc #NFLPlayoffs
a pixel art drawing of a football with stitching on it
ALT: a pixel art drawing of a football with stitching on it
media.tenor.com
January 26, 2025 at 11:16 PM
I posted my picks for the Super Bowl a week ago and half of it is most likely to come through. I’m looking forward to the AFC game this evening. #eagles #bills #nfc #afc #nfl #afcchampionship #nfcchampionship
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All skin folk ain’t kin folk.
All money & gold ain’t good for the soul.
All money & gold ain’t good for the soul.
January 20, 2025 at 4:10 PM
All skin folk ain’t kin folk.
All money & gold ain’t good for the soul.
All money & gold ain’t good for the soul.
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Welcome, new Bluesky users! 🦋
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November 12, 2024 at 2:44 AM
Welcome, new Bluesky users! 🦋
Feel free to check out my Unofficial Guide To Bluesky, a work-in-progress with the help of the community here: publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/bl...
Quickstart Guide: publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/qu...
Starter Threads:
publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/st...
Feel free to check out my Unofficial Guide To Bluesky, a work-in-progress with the help of the community here: publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/bl...
Quickstart Guide: publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/qu...
Starter Threads:
publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/st...