Powering up the Wii w/balance board after 14 years. Amazed it still works. “Snake” aka middle kid, now 24. Holiday vintage tech adventures 😁

Chill cloudy post holiday day and I’m quilted in with Cmas candy & books from Santa by local authors @bsivad.bsky.social Brett Davis &
@lesliegraystreeter.bsky.social
Leslie Gray Streeter Might stay here all weekend…

Merry Christmas cheers!

Winter solstice is nearly upon the Northern Hemisphere. Here's what to know about the shortest day of the year Sunday is the shortest day of the year north of the equator, where the solstice marks the start of astronomical winter. It’s the opposite in the Southern Hemisphere, where it is the longest day of the...

Shortest day of the year. The astronomical start of winter. The slow march toward longer days. Winter Solstice 2025 is today at 10:03am

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I love this show. I’m transfixed by how much happens in the silence.

Good morning from snowy Annapolis

The ad gods think I need an engraving pen for the holidays. They almost have me convinced. Curse you, repetitive placement

Final interview: Gavin Buckley on the day terror came to Annapolis I’ve talked to Gavin Buckley plenty of times. But, after eight years of interviews with the mayor, I asked for one more hour of his time. I wanted to talk about the day terror arrived in Annapolis.

After every shooting, flood and tornado, the global pandemic and the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression, there has been an echo of Mayor Gavin Buckley’s response to the worst day of my life.
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Thankful tree- a branch in a vase, a little create-a-leaf crafting, add note of thankfulness, and hang leaves with clear line. A tradition started by my mom when my kids were little. Happy #Thanksgiving!

9 Interesting Facts You Didn't Know About Thanksgiving It’s that time of year again! Thanksgiving is quickly approaching. While you’re getting ready to gather with your loved ones, we thought it would be fun to share some interesting Thanksgiving trivia w...

TV dinners came from a Thanksgiving mistake. Jingle Bells” was written as a Thanksgiving song. Nine 9 Fun #Thanksgiving  facts from Writers for Hire, in case you need a conversation starter 😁

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Well done, Thanksgiving Eve! Drop top weather bonus ☀️

Under the guise of “it’s for the grandson,” I can relive the fun of toys of my childhood. Lincoln Logs are one of my favorites. Next? I’m thinking Tinkertoys.

Found my old iPod & charger. It still works and I’m ridiculously excited about that. Is vintage tech a thing?

It’s my one year anniversary on @bsky.app Don’t have many followers or get much engagement but I enjoy the vibe here. Think I’ll continue hanging around.
#bluesky

“Grease since 1927.” Best marketing logo EVER! Penn Hamburgers in Decatur, Alabama, has used the same recipe for 98 years: ground beef mixed with breadcrumb filler, deep fried, topped with yellow mustard and diced onions. My grandfather took me here when I was young. Classic. Get the onion rings

Short of licking the plate, is there a socially acceptable way to get every last croissant crumb into my mouth?

Things I’ll always find in my parents’ car- a door pocket stuffed with road maps. #alwayshaveplanB

The idea of a Dr. Pepper Blackberry milkshake intrigued me. The reality…not. #lifelessons

November #bee still busy

Heritage food pantry in today’s The Capital by Maggie Trovato w/ photos by @pwgphoto.bsky.social
Thank you, Capital team for covering our community. Deepest appreciation Annapolis area folks who stepped up to help when we put out the call. So to be a part of this village.

Age is a number. Youth is a state of mind. This woman is 82 today. Living example of youth and vibrancy. Happy birthday, momma.

And now we have scary-looking invasive spiders in #Maryland). 2025 is determined to be memorable, not necessarily in a good way. (Article in today’s Annapolis Capital Gazette- @apnews.com pic by Alex Sanz)

Thank you Annapolis! Your support has restocked the shelves at Heritage food pantry so they can open for distribution on Tuesday! The need is growing and ongoing. If you’d like to learn more, see info at

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If you have a regional accent, please never try to get rid of it. Accents tell stories.

Doing my part to support local bakeries 😋 Spice Muffin from great Harvest in Annapolis

National Donut Day…or Doughnut Day. Tastes the same no matter how you spell it.

🚨Annapolis: Heritage Food Pantry ran out of food after serving 80 families in the first 45 minutes. Can you help?
Monetary donations to purchase food items at wholesale discount prices
heritageannapolis.churchcenter.com/giving
Drop off nonperishable food at Heritage 1740 Forest Dr, Annp) M-Th 9am-2

a poster that says turn your clocks back with a person holding a clock ALT: a poster that says turn your clocks back with a person holding a clock

Ugh. I forgot. 5:49am and I’ve already had coffee 😳

Jenga night

That’s a wrap! 233 trick-or-treaters at House of Hurt Halloween. I’d prepared 350 candy bags and was panicked at the thought of being left alone with all those sweets 😄fortunately I connected with folks at Heritage food pantry who took the extras for distribution.