iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Reposted by Deb Harkness

Cory Booker @corybooker.com · 12/06/2025

Senator Padilla was driven violently to his knees–as if made to kneel before the authority of the executive–because the administration called his questions “disrespectful”. This should offend not just the other 99 Senators. It should offend the conscience of this country.

1191163484601

Deb Harkness @debharkness.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

1775. A shot heard around the world. 2025. An elected United States senator was put in cuffs for asking a question at a press conference. The click of those cuffs echoed that past sound Who will answer the call? #1IfByLand #spiritof1775 #nokingsprotest 📷 Brian/Facebook

43411

Deb Harkness @debharkness.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

I keep posting on the Birdhouse because I was there before they are. Their throttling of accounts is so pathetic and obvious. Just like everything else they do.

5211

Reposted by Deb Harkness

Alan Baxter @alanbaxter.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

okay this is distressing as hell but after more than 20 years of doing this job I've learned that the only way the book gets written is if you sit your arse in the chair and write the book. unacceptable really.

2444250

Deb Harkness @debharkness.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

AI is not intelligent. Don't use it. We can always tell. If you can't write your own sentences and research, you shouldn't be a journalist, novelist, student, scholar, or member of Congress. Full. Stop.

85710

Deb Harkness @debharkness.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

The first Augustinian was elected pope. Ask your neighborhood medieval or early modern historian why this is important in 2025. Hint: it has to do with the importance of learning

27512

Deb Harkness @debharkness.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

From @VillanovaU mission statement. This is the university that Pope Leo XIV attended, highlighting learning as the path to truth, respecting diversity as a path to unity, and compassion as a way to unconditional love. We need this kind of leadership. #veritas #unitas #caritas

2382

Deb Harkness @debharkness.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

I am immensely proud to be a historian at this moment and see my field represented with this excellent scholarship by @kathleenduval.bsky.social, Edda Fields Black, and @sethrockman.bsky.social.

2323

Deb Harkness @debharkness.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

This year's Pulitzer in history is shared by @kathleenduval.bsky.social and Edda L Fields-Black

0203

Deb Harkness @debharkness.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

And another round of applause for anoyher UCDavis historian, @sethrockman.bsky.social, for being one of the three finalists for the Pulitzer Prize in history. #GoAggies

0294

Deb Harkness @debharkness.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

Congratulations to fellow UCDavis historian kathleenduval.bsky.social for winning the Pulitzer Prize in history for her pathbreaking work on Native American history.

25311

Deb Harkness @debharkness.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

Today's #gratitude: 🥑 avocado toast 🇲🇽 celebrating the peoples and cultures of Mexico ♥️ celebrating 30 years of partnership, love, and commitment with my sweetie #lifeisaspecialoccasion

10411

Deb Harkness @debharkness.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

Today's #gratitude--music edition. 🎧 new music from Van Morrison!!! Two tracks on Spotify and album in June! 🎶 my Lean On Me playlist on @Spotify 🎻 the great @katerusby

1130

Deb Harkness @debharkness.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

Today's #gratitude: 💐 roses from my garden 🧬 genealogical research 🩸 all of the strong, smart, and capable women who live on in my blood and inspire me with their ability to not just survive but thrive in the most challenging circumstances. They give me hope and resilience.

0504

Deb Harkness @debharkness.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

Today's #gratitude: 🇺🇸 Scott Pelley for standing up to fascism and restrictions on free press. 🇺🇸 all my grandmothers and grandfathers who risked everything to say "NO KINGS" 🇺🇸 the lessons from history

1463

Deb Harkness @debharkness.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

Good morning. @60Minutes announced last night that today's date is actually October 4, 1933. From the Bronson Archives, Goebbels' Schriftleitergesetz (Editor’s Law).

1238

Deb Harkness @debharkness.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

Today's gratitude: 🧋 sun tea season 🧠 mental health providers 🌱 the sweet smell of spring #Gratitude #simplethings #lifeisaspecialoccasion

0380

Deb Harkness @debharkness.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Today's gratitude: 🫙mason jar lunches ⚖️ the wisdom of @JoyceWhiteVance which is keeping me sane and focused--thank you! 🌈 sticking to my intentions #gratitude #simplethings #lifeisaspecialoccasion

2411

Deb Harkness @debharkness.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Today's #gratitude: 💐 lush, over the top bouquets 🎧 the ability to make infinite playlists on @Spotify (you can follow me there at the same handle) 🍯 honey simple syrup (equal amounts of honey and warm water) for my iced tea

01165

Deb Harkness @debharkness.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Everybody feeling beautiful today, watching your retirement go up in smoke? #FAFO2025 #IVotedForHer #HandsOff

3283

Deb Harkness @debharkness.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

April 2025 playlist to remind us of the power of peaceful protest. #handsoff open.spotify.com/playlist/0xO...

open.spotify.com

You're Not Alone (4/2025)

Playlist · Deb Harkness · 15 items · 2 saves

0284

Deb Harkness @debharkness.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Mark your calendars! Today's date is actually 1943, when the Nazis destroyed all Jewish records in Warsaw, including burial records for the 83-acre cemetery started in 1806

13711

Deb Harkness @debharkness.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Haven't been able to see or make posts on the Evil Empire of Misinformation for 2 days and it turns out that only posting to three social media platforms is way better than four... #XMarksTheSpotWhereDemocracyDiedInDarkness #BlueSkyThinking

5642

Deb Harkness @debharkness.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Today's gratitude: 🥥 coconut chocolate macaroons 👯‍♀️ my dear Cat, still a most excellent room-mate after 40 years 🧹 spring cleaning #gratitude #simplethings #lifeisaspecialoccasion

0562

Deb Harkness @debharkness.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

Today's gratitude: 🍎 Mary Berry cinnamon apple muffins 🥮 jumbo muffin cups in regular tins--the secret to no overflow 🫘 cacao turmeric lattes #gratitude #simplethings #lifeisaspecialoccasion (Sorry for the gap in posts. Life has been challenging. )

8561

Deb Harkness @debharkness.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

"To argue with a man who has renounced the use and authority of reason, and whose philosophy consists in holding humanity in contempt, is like administering medicine to the dead." Thomas Paine #UpholdAndDefendTheConstitution

311032

Deb Harkness @debharkness.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

@booker.senate.gov @aoc.bsky.social: Why hasn't someone gathered @housedemocrats.bsky.social & @dscc.bsky.social at Capitol to repeat oath of office to uphold/defend Constitution in front of cameras so we the people can see our elected reps en masse declare their intention to resist the coup?

16516

Deb Harkness @debharkness.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Calling on my Americanist friends: I inherited three dolls from my godmother (b WV c. 1930). Two are African American dolls and one is white. Hints on museums or cultural centers who might want these for their collection would be most welcome. I am not interested in selling them!

3243

Reposted by Deb Harkness

Headline Books @headlinebooks.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

✨✨✨ The magic continues... ✨✨✨ We are delighted to reveal the spellbinding cover for the paperback edition of #TheBlackBirdOracle by @debharkness.bsky.social, coming this May! You can pre-order now: geni.us/TBBOpb

0336

Deb Harkness @debharkness.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Historical suggestion: Look up "Charles I and Personal Rule" Welcome to 1629. Scores of my direct ancestors did not fight & die in the War of Independence so that someone in 2025 could subvert the constitution, declare himself above the law, & become king. #CommonSense🏴‍☠️

39614

Deb Harkness @debharkness.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

This is a public service announcement. Please get a library card. And read your news on paper. And talk to people face to face. Because anything you are reading on this or any other screen may not be real. We need to go old school. Send letters. Meet for lunch. Read newspapers. ♥️

612629

Deb Harkness @debharkness.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Today's #gratitude: 🛟 first responders 🎗️the people who offer support rather than pointing fingers of blame 🦉 great horned owls--even young ones like this! #simplethings #lifeisaspecialoccasion #hugtheonesyoulove

3912

Deb Harkness @debharkness.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Today's gratitude: 🍜 ramen 🫚 golden milk with espresso--@miravalresorts created a monster 🙏 breathing in peace, breathing out truth #gratitude #simplethings #lifeisaspecialoccasion

3672

Deb Harkness @debharkness.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

I am so pleased to announce the title of the sixth book in the All Souls Series: THE FALCON AND THE ROSE. (#TFATR) More news soon on publication date, pre-orders, cover, foreign translations, audiobook, and all the rest. #AllSoulsSeries #AllSoulsSeriesBook6 #BuckleYourSeatbelts

3937720

Deb Harkness @debharkness.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

My gratitude for 2024 in review via my monthly newsletter. You can read it all at the following link (and subscribe as well): mailchi.mp/deborahharkn...

2422