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OK so one of the things I find so fascinating with being published in the US is getting a peak behind the curtain and seeing how publishing works there.

Because I've been published in Iceland for 15 years, I've published over 20 books and I feel I know almost everything about the industry here 🧵

Unfortunately I knew it was only Tuesday, but I still used ever last second before rolling out of bed this am.

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It was hard, but joyous at the same time.

This is all John Roberts’ fault Trump owes his corrupt and abusive reign to one man.

Trump owes his corrupt and abusive reign to one man.

Buff-colored terrier mix on a blue/green carpet, smiling at the camera

We took care of Garnet for the last 3 1/2 months. Yesterday, she was reunited with owner. We were so happy that she could grace us with her presence and are grateful for all of the smiles she gave us. We are even happier that she was able to go home to be with her mom and family.

Amazon, which saved $4B in taxes under Trump's Big Ugly Bill, has cut 30,000 jobs since last October.

Verizon, which saved $2B, plans to cut 15,000 jobs this year.

Meta, which saved $3B, plans to lay off 20% or more of its workforce.

Trickle-down economics is a cruel joke.

Today is the 251st anniversary of Paul Revere's midnight ride to warn the Minutemen of approaching British troops.

I want to take a moment to share an excerpt from the Declaration of Independence's grievances against King George III.

Remind you of anyone?

Solidarity!

🤞 wishing you the best

Hey, so ICE is still kidnapping and disappearing people in the United States.

Just because they got quieter about it doesn't make it okay.

Abolish ICE. Chinga la Migra.

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Countdown Standard

xkcd.com/3232/

Sun shining through mixed clouds

Cool clouds on my way out of the hospital today

Marcel has rumbles and upside-down biscuits for you.

If evangelicals think Pope Leo is too”woke” just wait until
they hear about this fellow called Jesus.

Remember: The recipe for economic growth isn’t tax cuts for the rich. It’s investment in our people — in health care, infrastructure and education — to build a strong middle class.

You don't grow the economy through trickle-down nonsense.

skyepolk on threads probably - Being chronically ill DOESNT mean someone: didn't eat healthy enough didn't work out enough didn't take care of their mental health wasn't "positive" enough didn't get medical treatment STOP the victim blaming 👋 Chronic illness comes from a highly complex mix of genetics, environmental factors, trauma and more. Being chronically ill is not a personal failure.

Buchanan Castle, 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

So neat seeing nature reclaim it.

I’m pain-free now. My recovery was a full 2 yrs due to several, not unexpected complications.

Good luck.

I wonder if this was a standard computer generated, canned/AI comment that goes out to every portal inquiry

Yikes. Ankle pain is awful. I got my ankle fused secondary to osteoarthritis 2yr ago

Every damn time for my entire lifetime. And then the Dem's elected after them try to clean up the mess, but get blamed for everything.

Actually, more the rule than the exception. They say it’s to keep away from conflicts of interest. Total BS. BTW, it’s ok to say “no,” even without giving an explanation.

I’m with you! As a physician and an immunocompromised patient, it makes me absolutely sick to my stomach.

Just your hourly reminder that declaration by Truth Social post has not always been a standard method that diplomacy or a functional democracy operates.

I am not sure people understand the degree to which foreign grad students (and especially Chinese ones) are propping up our universities.

Bless you! You’re doing the Lord’s work there. 🤣

@jesszafarris.com and/or Rob Watts may be able to help. For sure they have talked about “bemused.”