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Ilene Goldman @ilenegold.bsky.social · 23h

Gmail account closed and domain deleted. I'M FREE!!!!

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Ilene Goldman @ilenegold.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The local Meijer is ready for spooky season too.

A store checkout lane manned by a skeleton in a blue t-shirt and black witch’s hat

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Ilene Goldman @ilenegold.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The first Halloween decorations have gone up in the neighborhood!

A house decorated for Halloween, including an inflatable Jack o’lantern man, a ghost cutout, a hanging skeleton, and a giant spider on a giant rope web

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Ilene Goldman @ilenegold.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Why are there so many subscriptions tied to this account???? A: Because I signed up for them. Changing the email address for every single one of my subscriptions is the most tedious part of leaving Gmail.

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Ilene Goldman @ilenegold.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

If someone happens to find my executive function, please send it back. Thanks so much!

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Ilene Goldman @ilenegold.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Back from a week in SoCal checking on my elderly parents, and let’s just say that I have asked my therapist for back to back appointments. Instead of getting into the reasons for that, here are a couple of the good things from my trip:

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Ilene Goldman @ilenegold.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Post a picture of your younger self with a dog.

A young girl, aged 6 or 7, sits on the floor with a black and white poodly puppy.

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Ilene Goldman @ilenegold.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Say hello to my not-so-little friend.

A large black bird, either a crow or a raven, standing on grass next to a sidewalk.

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Ilene Goldman @ilenegold.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Being the eldest child and only daughter of an aging parent in denial SUCKS.

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Ilene Goldman @ilenegold.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Then they are not the right people to lead the party. EVERYONE gets on the bus. We don’t leave anyone behind. Also, I think I have a much different definition of “unflinching” than the AP.

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Ilene Goldman @ilenegold.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Had to jump through a few hoops, but CALL MADE. Turns out I had the wrong number. Then I couldn't find the right number online and had to dig through old paperwork to find it. But it's done.

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Ilene Goldman @ilenegold.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

It's just a phone call. Why can't I just pick up my phone and press the damn call button?

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Ilene Goldman @ilenegold.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Friends we met on our evening walk:

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Ilene Goldman @ilenegold.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

U.S. friends, Please be aware and spread the word: VoteSafe is Elon Musk’s tool for collecting our personal data and disseminating disinformation. DO NOT USE IT.

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Ilene Goldman @ilenegold.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Tonight, I learned about this cool America 250 project from NAMI, teaching Native history through quilt squares, and now I'm wishing I were a better, faster quilter so I could join in.

americanindian.si.edu

Quilt Along | National Museum of the American Indian

The NMAI fosters a richer shared human experience through a more informed understanding of Native peoples.

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Ilene Goldman @ilenegold.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Staring at the laundry room door while some of his toys are in the wash. The baskets of clean toys clearly don’t matter.

A black shih tzu mix sits on a tan chaise staring at a closed door. Two baskets overflowing with toys sit on the floor in front of him.

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Ilene Goldman @ilenegold.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Look, Simba. Everything the light touches is our kingdom.

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Ilene Goldman @ilenegold.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Is that a burrito? I’ve never had a burrito. May I try burrito?

A black shih tzu mix sitting in a living room floor looking mournfully at the half-eaten chicken chili burrito in the photographer’s free hand.

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Ilene Goldman @ilenegold.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

What a lovely idea. Can’t wait to see this in person.

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Ilene Goldman @ilenegold.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Ozzie the day he came home (Technically, on the ride home)

A black shih tzu mix wearing a day glo harness and being a backseat driver as he looks over the human driver’s shoulder and through the front windshield

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Ilene Goldman @ilenegold.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

I have not been able to properly clean my house since I hurt my knee back in July. Now that I have permission to take short walks, I’m using today’s step allocation to clean my floors. As someone who does not usually enjoy cleaning, I am unreasonably happy about this.

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Ilene Goldman @ilenegold.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Meet My Books: Greeks Bearing Gifts—a “Twilight Zone” meets Stephen King horror novella (spooky, not scary) Outlaws—a contemporary retelling of the Robin Hood legend with Robin and his Merry Men as homeless veterans 📚💙 💙📚 #Booksky #WritingCommunity www.ilenegoldman.com/books

The covers of Greek Bearing Gifts and Outlaws: A Contemporary Reimagining of Robin Hood, both by Ilene T. Goldman, as if they are taped with masking tape to a wooden desk

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Ilene Goldman @ilenegold.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Just saw an ad for hearing aids that use AI. Hearing aids! NO, THANK YOU. I do not need a lying, stealing fabrication machine in my ear. Or anywhere else, for that matter. (It’s Signia hearing aids, for those who need to know.)

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Ilene Goldman @ilenegold.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

How I spent my morning @youngatheartpets.bsky.social Jasmine (left) is available for adoption with her sister, Callie (not pictured). Big Papa (middle) and Otis (right) are not available for adoption. adoptaseniorpet.com/adopt/availa...

A person sitting on a sofa with three dogs: a black chihuahua mix sits against the person’s left leg; a black chihuahua sits on the person’s lap; a crème poodle mix sits with his head resting in the person’s right knee.

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Ilene Goldman @ilenegold.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

The “complete a blanket in less than two weeks” challenge has begun. #crochet #crocheting

The beginning of a square crochet blanket in pink, tan, and white variegated yarn

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Ilene Goldman @ilenegold.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

To the two people in dark clothing who crossed in front of my car on an unlit street: You’re damn lucky I was paying attention.

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Ilene Goldman @ilenegold.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Impulse bought these chocolate hazelnut-filled beignets at Costco. They are YUMMY!!!

A plastic tray of small, round, filled doughnuts sprinkled with powdered sugar

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