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Charlene Elderkin, Hospice Harpist 🫘

@charkin.bsky.social
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Therapeutic musician, author of Where the Tree Falls, the Forest Rises: Stories of Death and Renewal. Rural life, she/her. Persist. #Leguminati #🟦

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Governor Tony Evers @govevers.wisconsin.gov · 26/09/2026
We’ve fought to support Wisconsin’s family farms and agricultural producers during my time as governor, and now, we're in the top 10 for exports. We cannot let Republicans’ reckless trade wars and tariff taxes jeopardize our progress. vernonreporter.com/governors-of...
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Governor’s office says Wisconsin reached top 10 in agricultural exports, warns tariffs could threaten growth – VernonReporter
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Niall Harbison @niallharbison.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Europe is now asleep. 🇺🇸 America and rest of world we need your help! I am currently 50km into the 120km run to raise money for Tina’s hospital. You can donate here 🙏 www.happydoggo.com/tinas-hospit...
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Charlene Elderkin, Hospice Harpist 🫘 @charkin.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
I needed one more thing…
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Charlene Elderkin, Hospice Harpist 🫘 @charkin.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
An article about my work as a hospice harpist www.gundersenhealth.org/news/harpist...
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Harpist finds joy in caring for the dying
Charlene Elderkin is a therapeutic musician at Emplify Health by Gundersen, specializing in the harp. This is her fourth year in the role, which is part of a new program offered by Hospice.
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Ear Rick @ericlars2.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Francesca Hong landed at the top of the gubernatorial primary field in the latest straw poll but there's still a long road ahead and we need YOUR support! Give if you can and drop a follow here 👇 @francescahongwi.bsky.social
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Ear Rick @ericlars2.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
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Charlene Elderkin, Hospice Harpist 🫘 @charkin.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Let’s go!
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Niall Harbison @niallharbison.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Trying to pull this all off will be so hard. But we'll do it niallharbison.substack.com/p/today-is-o...
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Today Is Our Most Important Day Of The Year
Saving millions of dogs
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Francesca Hong 홍윤정 @francescahongwi.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
This is what we're running on. This is why we're the leading campaign. Wisconsin is ready!
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Governor Tony Evers @govevers.wisconsin.gov · 29/05/2026
Today, we're celebrating 178 years of the Dairy State! 🎉 From our Great Lakes coasts and the banks of the Mississippi to our rolling farmlands and vast Northwoods, what makes our state really great is the Cheeseheads who call it home. Happy Birthday, Wisconsin!
Graphic with Wisconsin License Plate design that reads "Happy Birthday Wisconsin"
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Charlene Elderkin, Hospice Harpist 🫘 @charkin.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Starting my day with a feel good dog story!
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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 23/03/2026
Senate Democrats tried seven times to pass standalone funding bills specifically for TSA pay and operations during the partial DHS shutdown. Republicans blocked each attempt.
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 06/03/2026
“Trans children are perfect.”
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 28/02/2026
Why has Trump been pushed in this direction? Follow the money. UAE, Qatar, the Saudis and Israel paid him to.
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Charlene Elderkin, Hospice Harpist 🫘 @charkin.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
My SIL wrote this article: “Oct 7th came about 2 weeks before my wife’s scheduled conversion to Judaism….a question kept rising within me: Should I ask my wife to cancel her conversion, so that Jewish trauma wouldn’t claim her, too—and, through her, claim my son?” thewisdomdaily.com/why-i-still-...
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Why I Still Dare to Raise a Jewish Child
The number of mornings that I wake up, look at my sweet Zusha, and feel that I am betraying him by raising him as a Jew keeps growing: Have I condemned him to a life of trauma because he is Jewish?
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Charlene Elderkin, Hospice Harpist 🫘 @charkin.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
I love this Irish music version of Streets of Minneapolis. Check it out! youtu.be/H4o0Y4wH7FY?...
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Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Irish Folk Version)
YouTube video by Ethan Gontar
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Charlene Elderkin, Hospice Harpist 🫘 @charkin.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Whoa. What we are seeing in plain sight has been this way for a long time.
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Governor Tony Evers @govevers.wisconsin.gov · 30/01/2026
What are my top priorities for 2026? I'll tell ya! 👇🏻
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
As we resist Trump’s tyranny, America gains solidarity. As we gain solidarity, we feel more courageous. As we feel courageous and stand up to Trump, we weaken him and his regime. As we weaken Trump and his regime, we have less to fear.
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Governor Tony Evers @govevers.wisconsin.gov · 20/01/2026
Paychecks aren't going as far as they used to, especially with President Trump's reckless trade wars and on-again, off-again tariff taxes. I'm urging the Legislature to join me in commonsense solutions to lower out-of-pocket costs for working families and seniors.
Gov. Evers' 2026 Legislative Agenda to Lower Costs for Families: Provide property tax relief and prevent property tax increases for Wisconsin homeowners. Eliminate the sales tax on over-the-counter medications and everyday household items, like diaper and toothpaste, crack down on health insurers to cut healthcare costs and end surprise billing, lower prescription drug prices, prevent price gouging, and cap the insulin copay at $35.
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Governor Tony Evers @govevers.wisconsin.gov · 20/01/2026
It's winter in Wisconsin! 🥶 If you or somebody you know needs help staying warm, call 211 Wisconsin or download the 211 Wisconsin app to get connected to services and find a warming shelter near you. ⬇️ 211wisconsin.communityos.org
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CommunityOS is an I&R, Disaster, and Public Health client database and case management system.
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Governor Tony Evers @govevers.wisconsin.gov · 18/01/2026
Our work to expand access to affordable healthcare has never been more important, and I'm proud we could secure these new investments to continue bolstering our efforts to ensure folks can get the care they need when and where they need it. www.antigojournal.com/news/wiscons...
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Wisconsin receives funding for healthcare in rural areas
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has received a first-year award from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for $203,670,005 as part of the Rural Health Transformatio...
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 18/01/2026
THIS is a post about the CR. Call your reps and senators and tell them not to fund this government.
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Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett @crockett.house.gov · 14/01/2026
Kristi Noem has been a complete and total failure at her job. She has violated her oath and has allowed ICE agents to terrorize our communities. That’s why I’m joining @robinkelly.house.gov in calling for her impeachment. We deserve better, she’s gotta go.
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Charlene Elderkin, Hospice Harpist 🫘 @charkin.bsky.social · 26/12/2025
Belle breaks down Dickens, best analysis I’ve heard! youtu.be/VTW_cFJePpU?...
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Let's talk about a Christmas Carol and its lessons....
YouTube video by Belle of the Ranch
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 22/12/2025
Don’t forget. Biden’s DoJ was investigating uncharged third parties in the Epstein files up until the last minute. Trump shut down the investigation, sent the files to DC, & fired the prosecutors. They went through them, redacted Trump’s name, then elected not to release them and closed the matter.
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 06/12/2025
If you’ve been thinking about submitting to the Rights in Reel Time Challenge… consider this your reminder! I’m judging this year and would love to see your take on the First or Fourth Amendment. Deadline: Jan 5 Info: l4gg.org/ReelTime #RightsinReelTime
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Charlene Elderkin, Hospice Harpist 🫘 @charkin.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Great article!
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Governor Tony Evers @govevers.wisconsin.gov · 17/11/2025
NEW: After a win against the Trump Administration, we're thrilled to be awarding $14 million to continue expanding electric vehicle charging infrastructure statewide to ensure folks can get from point A to B and move us closer to our clean energy goals. content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WIG...
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Press Release: Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce $14 Million in Latest Round of Grants for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Across the State
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Charlene Elderkin, Hospice Harpist 🫘 @charkin.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
Over $600,000 raised from the marathon for the street dogs! youtu.be/ACV8vwcZ9jE?...
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How much did we raise running the Bangkok Marathon and how many dogs will it save?
YouTube video by Happy Doggo
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Charlene Elderkin, Hospice Harpist 🫘 @charkin.bsky.social · 15/11/2025
I’m watching Niall run the marathon on YouTube live. 12k to go! $168,000 raised so far.
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Charlene Elderkin, Hospice Harpist 🫘 @charkin.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
Belle gives some tips on handling Thanksgiving dinner with the red hats. youtu.be/_oMMtrB0pZo?...
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The Roads to Ruining Thanksgiving 2025 edition
YouTube video by The Roads with Belle
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Governor Tony Evers @govevers.wisconsin.gov · 12/11/2025
October payments for 20 school districts across our state have yet to be issued, and there's no good reason for it. These are the consequences of the Trump Administration's attacks on the Department of Education. It's gotta stop. www.jsonline.com/story/news/e...
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Gov. Evers demands release of delayed federal school aid for 20 Wisconsin school districts
Federal aid for tribal school districts is on hold amid the shutdown. Gov. Tony Evers is urging U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon to release it.
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Charlene Elderkin, Hospice Harpist 🫘 @charkin.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
VSED- Voluntarily Stop Eating and Drinking. Hospice nurse Julie breaks it down. youtu.be/P1T5HF4mOw8?...
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What Happens If You Stop Eating And Drinking At The End Of Life?
YouTube video by Hospice Nurse Julie
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Charlene Elderkin, Hospice Harpist 🫘 @charkin.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
Follow Niall and Happy Doggo for feel-good dog content. And check out his latest project, mobile vet clinic to sterilize street dogs in rural Thailand.
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Charlene Elderkin, Hospice Harpist 🫘 @charkin.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
Since Mark Cuban is in the news talking about Pharmacy Benefit Managers, here’s a comedic take on health care by Comedian Dr G. He’s a real MD. He takes no prisoners. youtu.be/NXTmOC_nyi8?...
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Dr. Glaucomflecken Roasting US Healthcare for 6 Minutes
YouTube video by Dr. Glaucomflecken
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Niall Harbison @niallharbison.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
We are going to try and launch something that operates on 5000 dogs and stops 100,000 dogs being born into suffering. We've shared budgets, planning, targets and data here. Hopefully will be able to pull off the impossible!! www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rqZ...
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Insane 30 Day Marathon Challenge for Street Dogs in Thailand
YouTube video by Happy Doggo
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Charlene Elderkin, Hospice Harpist 🫘 @charkin.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
Belle breaks it down again, 47 and the cattle ranchers. youtu.be/TPCBJjsomDk?...
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The Roads to Trump's 1% vs Cattle Ranchers' 1%
YouTube video by The Roads with Belle
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Charlene Elderkin, Hospice Harpist 🫘 @charkin.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
A very cool accomplishment for my rural community. Affordable housing has been a problem for a long time, and combining the project with a childcare center is awesome! Kudos to all those working together to create something that helps working people!
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Charlene Elderkin, Hospice Harpist 🫘 @charkin.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
Belle is on fire today! youtu.be/cv0_XYbrUfg?...
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Let's talk about Trump & the GOP preparing an ACA menu....
YouTube video by Belle of the Ranch
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Charlene Elderkin, Hospice Harpist 🫘 @charkin.bsky.social · 11/10/2025
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Let's talk about Johnson hearing from military families about Trump's shutdown while on TV....
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Charlene Elderkin, Hospice Harpist 🫘 @charkin.bsky.social · 06/09/2025
My kids threw me the best birthday party ever for my 70th.
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Election Truth Alliance @electiontruthalliance.org · 18/08/2025
A 🧵 worth reading: In late 2020 and 2021, Trump-aligned operatives illegally gained access to voting equipment, software, and data. This was part of a multi-state effort now considered "the most severe election security breach publicly known." (1/15)
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 15/08/2025
I designed this shirt five months ago and I’m glad the Dems are catching up. There is no more high road.
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Charlene Elderkin, Hospice Harpist 🫘 @charkin.bsky.social · 11/05/2025
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Charlene Elderkin, Hospice Harpist 🫘 @charkin.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
Crabapple blossoms! Finally! Also, birds singing their little hearts out.
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Charlene Elderkin, Hospice Harpist 🫘 @charkin.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
A few photos from today’s walk on a wet cloudy Wisconsin morning.
Crabapple blossoms not quite open yet Bleeding hearts Wild violets in the wet grass “Candeling”  These are future branches, likely to eventually grow a foot or more
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Charlene Elderkin, Hospice Harpist 🫘 @charkin.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
The orioles have arrived!
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Charlene Elderkin, Hospice Harpist 🫘 @charkin.bsky.social · 26/04/2025
Spring is a little behind here in WI. But today I found Dutchman’s Breeches and little lilac blossoms budding.
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