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Consistently have 4 D&D tables at our sessions! 1 ongoing campaign and 3 tables for drop-in one-shots. DMed for 7 new people in the month of September! I love giving the opportunity to play for folks who always wanted to- but never got the chance before. I’m brewing spooky stuff for October!

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Caroline @cbergmark.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Jesse Welles. The folk song hero of these times. I love Jesse’s songs.

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Caroline @cbergmark.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

My first exposure to Dolly Parton was “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas”, with Burt Reynolds. My second was a music special that aired on a free HBO weekend where she sang “Coat of Many Colors” Loved her.

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Caroline @cbergmark.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

I f’n hate mosquitoes. That is all.

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Caroline @cbergmark.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

I remember grimacing every time I died from dysentery in “Oregon Trail”. Now it’s not so funny. 🤷‍♀️

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Caroline @cbergmark.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Getting ready for a D&D camping weekend. So excited!! I prepared a level 3 artificer. First time playing artificer. (I’m usually the dm. Don’t get to play as often. So excited!)

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Caroline @cbergmark.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

I could use a vacation where… my mornings are working in a garden or kayaking, my afternoons are napping/ reading in a hammock, and my evenings are watching M*A*S*H or the West Wing until 1 am.

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Caroline @cbergmark.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

I was directed to use AI for a work task. And the AI is applying new bullet styles. I can see why asking a computer to make a cup of tea brought down the spaceship’s computer in “Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy”. 🤣

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Caroline @cbergmark.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

I have a strong feeling of hope. I can’t point to the direction (global? USA politics? My community? My household?) But something good for decent people is coming. I can feel it.

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Caroline @cbergmark.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

I love my Wednesday game night. Played Bang! Super fun.

Showing the cards and pieces for the board game BANG!

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Caroline @cbergmark.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Happy Pride! The local celebration included drag story hour. The books were sweet and inclusive. The families were lovely. I practiced my ASL by watching the interpreters. The exhibitors included many churches, organizations supporting health, and general support. Good energy today. Good day.

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Caroline @cbergmark.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

We can solve hard problems. But this ~shouldn’t~ be a hard problem. Vote for those who support gun control. No, it won’t stop all violence. But if it stops one shooting- it is worth it.

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Caroline @cbergmark.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Heading to Dungeons & Dragons. (3 hours where I forget about work, real life, U.S. politics.) I think I’ll throw a rust monster at the group. And some gnolls to escape from.

u.us

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Caroline @cbergmark.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

I made my sign for March 28.

We the People
Demand the 25th!
No kings!

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Caroline @cbergmark.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

Dirt therapy. Life is always better on days where I get to play with rocks, dirt, and growing things. If you see dirt under my nails, you know I had a great day.

Garden half worked. Leaves raked. Weeds pulled. And rearranged stone border on the finished side.

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Caroline @cbergmark.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Yesterday was too much for me. So I went outside. I dug in the dirt. I picked up sticks. I built a fire in my fire pit. I raked the yard. Tired and dirt under my nails. I got a cool drink and my book and sat by the fire. Dirt and campfire therapy. 🔥 What “therapy” works for you?

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Caroline @cbergmark.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

I like to post about spreading kindness. But today I just need to scream into the void: Trump is a failure. He is only president because he is a liar and a cheat; a con artist. I am furious/sad/confused how this rapist nazi got people to support him. Even after he’s gone, how do we fix this?

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Caroline @cbergmark.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Ohmygosh look what I got free from the curb for my D&D groups! The other DMs at the bookstore are gonna love this! And it was a good session tonight ~ I had 8 people at my table!

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Caroline @cbergmark.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

That’s enough scrolling. Go find a book. Or a puzzle. Or colored pencils and paper. Relax those shoulders. Take some deep belly breaths. Be kind to yourself.

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Mar Hicks @histoftech.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

No joke: I got angry hate mail today for writing an obituary of a Black woman scientist—because the person felt she did didn’t deserve the recognition. Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...

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Gladys Mae West obituary: mathematician who pioneered GPS technology

She made key contributions to US cold-war science despite facing huge barriers as a Black woman.

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Caroline @cbergmark.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

It is easy to get overwhelmed by the incredible cruelty and stupidity of trumps administration and maga followers. It is good to peacefully protest. And to vote. And make your voice heard. It is also easy, if you think about it, to protect your spirit. Do what you need to recharge your battery.

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Caroline @cbergmark.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

I believe Mamdani’s point could be applied in each of our efforts. This isn’t limited to governing work. I’m inspired by Mamdani’s words and actions.

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Caroline @cbergmark.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

How are you protecting your mental health? I’m limiting my news intake and social media use. Spending more time reading, listening to music, and practicing sign language. Might pull out a jigsaw puzzle. :)

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Caroline @cbergmark.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Excellent D&D session! The party brought a dishonest fundraiser to justice! They talked with townspeople, talked with a squirrel, bought a disguise, scaled a wall to break into her room, forged tickets to the event, and caught her sneaking out. For 3 hours I didn’t think about this world at all.

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Caroline @cbergmark.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Get yer teddy bear and put the news aside.

An Australian Shepherd mix looks up to the camera from playing with his stuffed dog toy.

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Caroline @cbergmark.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

I’m tired of days getting shorter. I’m looking forward to the Winter solstice in about 35 days (northern hemisphere).

Winter scene of snow covering pine trees and the ground, with a circle of light around the sun on the horizon. Getting ready to celebrate winter solstice.

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Caroline @cbergmark.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

Heh. This one made my coffee come out my nose. Needed the laugh.

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Caroline @cbergmark.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

GM/DMs love it when players know their abilities and how their spells work. And when they play in character and add to the world.

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Caroline @cbergmark.bsky.social · 13/09/2025

The current project. Wooden house. Gets painted every 5-7 years. Going with a brighter yellow. Because I need ‘brighter!’

Side view of house with ladder. The top shows the old color yellow “rise and shine”.
The bottom shows the new, excellent brighter yellow “buzz-in”

Caroline on top of a ladder against the house. Doing the ‘every 7-year’ paint job. The new color is the brighter yellow.

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Caroline @cbergmark.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

We, in the US, are indeed in a Cold Civil War. I am stunned that that I’m not numb yet. I’m angry, sad, scared, and flabbergasted. Yet life goes on. I will go to work. Pay bills. Choose a project for the weekend. Go to church. And watch the Steelers. Yet war goes on. www.bbc.com/news/article...

bbc.com

Charlie Kirk killing lays bare America's bloody and broken politics

Charlie Kirk's killing is another episode of gun violence in America and the latest in a line of recent political violence.

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Caroline @cbergmark.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

I hope you add adventure and whimsy to your day. (Step away from doom scrolling…that is enough news. Go outside. Find a book. Discover a new music artist.)

Wooden dragon figure head, Viking style, atop a building at a Renaissance Faire. (Photo by C Bergmark)

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Caroline @cbergmark.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

After not being on a bike for years, rode 6 miles yesterday and 6 miles today. My bottom is not saddle-ready. My bottom is sore. I’m reminded of this Calvin & Hobbes strip:

Calvin & Hobbes comic strip where Susie, worried she might get paddled at school, declares matter of factly: “Girls have more delicate heinies.”

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Caroline @cbergmark.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

I wonder if Donald has seen the holocaust museum. NBC news headline from Aug 18, 2025. “Trump says the Smithsonian focuses too much on ‘how bad slavery was’. It isn’t too much. It is clear we need more education on how bad slavery was.

NBC news headline from Aug 18, 2025. “Trump says the Smithsonian focuses too much on ‘how bad slavery was’.

It isn’t too much. It is clear we need more education on how bad slavery was. And how bad racism is today.

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Caroline @cbergmark.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

I hate mosquitoes. Deep down burning hate with all the rage that is in me. That is all.

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Caroline @cbergmark.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

Hey. It’s ok. Put down the phone/laptop. Pull out the book you’ve been meaning to get back to. Or call that friend. Or go for a walk.

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Caroline @cbergmark.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Ditching Paramount? May I suggest supporting PBS?

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Caroline @cbergmark.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Shout out to all the people who donate money to PBS. An annual gift of $60 gets you access to all the shows via Passport. If you have a few extra dollars, now is the time to support your local station.

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Country Maron @countrymaron.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2025/07/17/b... What a "gift" the day before my birthday! WHAT THE FLYING F*CK???!!! "...purely a financial decision" my ass! This CAN NOT stand!

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CBS Canceling ‘Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ After Next Season

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Caroline @cbergmark.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

Lyrics from The Bengsons The Keep Going Song: “…I pray my rage is a fire that cleans my mind out and makes me ready to listen I pray my pain is a river that flow to the ocean that connects my pain to yours And I pray my happiness is like pollen That flies to you And pollinates your joy …“

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Caroline @cbergmark.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

I’ve been in the mountains for the past 3 days. No internet service. The news is … a lot. I need to carve time in each day for prayers/ mindfulness/ meditation. I’m seeking tips on how to successfully include that time.

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Caroline @cbergmark.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

A quietly powerful moment. Morning light through colored glass. Air is cool and fresh. Kneeling. The taste of bread lingering. The smell of port. The Body and Blood. I hear my friend’s sweet voice “the blood of Christ, the cup of salvation”, again, and again. Surrounded by faces I cherish. Peace.

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Caroline @cbergmark.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

It’s okay if you didn’t …(finish the laundry. sort the mail. reply to emails. …) We’re all doing the best we can. Go drink a glass of water. Stretch up high. Take two slow big belly breaths. Now you’re ready. Go do one thing.

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Caroline @cbergmark.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Struggling with finding the balance of staying informed & actions that make a difference —against— personal health, chores, and fun. It angers me that we have to put this much time and energy into fighting for democracy. Ugh.

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Jay Rosen @jayrosen.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

Wow. I cannot imagine a documentary that would be of greater interest to me. The timing is... insanely right. Premiere is 6/27/2025 at 9pm ET www.pbs.org/wnet/america... via Maddow

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Hannah Arendt: Facing Tyranny - About the documentary | American Masters | PBS

Discover Hannah Arendt, who transformed her time as a political prisoner during World War II into daring insights about totalitarianism.

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Caroline @cbergmark.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

Ohmygosh we played ‘Nomic’ at game night tonight. So much fun!! Do you know this game? Excellent with 3 people to large group. Just need a whiteboard or paper and pens. The full rules of Nomic: legacy.earlham.edu/~peters/writ...

legacy.earlham.edu

Peter Suber, "Nomic"

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George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

“God is reaching out to you [to] find[] the ways that we may be able to do something with our own lives to serve others. “And in that service to others we may find that coming together in friendship, building up community, we too can find true meaning in our lives.” www.osvnews.com/full-text-ad...

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Full text: Address of Pope Leo XIV to Young People of Chicago and the Whole World

The following is the full text of a video address given at Rate Field, home of the Chicago White Sox, June 14, 2025. My dear friends, It’s a pleasure for…

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Caroline @cbergmark.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

Happy Barack Obama day! Here’s Barack getting custard at Dairy Godmother.

Barack Obama and his daughters getting custard at Dairy Godmother.

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Caroline @cbergmark.bsky.social · 08/06/2025

Incredibly great energy at DC Pride. My friend gave ‘mom hugs’. Many churches marched with various forms of “Jesus loves you” signs. PFLAG with strong numbers. Seniors who paved the way. I cried with joy at the size of the ‘family area’ at the festival. We’ve come a long way, baby. Happy Pride.

Four friends celebrating at the colorful entrance of the family area at DC Pride Festival.

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Caroline @cbergmark.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

I’m heading to the Pride Parade in DC today. You too? Look for me. I’ll be in a rainbow kilt. 😛🏳️‍🌈 Happy World Pride!!

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Caroline @cbergmark.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

Finish catching up on the shit show of news, then stop and do something else. I’m gonna pick up my guitar and try to play ‘more than words’. I haven’t played it in decades. But this time I’m hoping the happy memories from camp over-power the sad memories from fall of 1991. youtu.be/UrIiLvg58SY?...

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Extreme - More Than Words (Official Music Video)

YouTube video by ExtremeVEVO

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