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Ambassador (ret.) Janet Sanderson @jastucaz.bsky.social · 23h

Wonderful way to wrap up the Hatfield House Music Festival 15th anniversary celebration today: the remarkable cellist Guy Johnston, The Sixteen, and a striking James MacMillian premiere. And the very best of concert settings: the Old Palace at Hatfield House itself. Until next year.

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Ambassador Luis G. Moreno (ret) @ambassadormoreno.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

If there is any doubt, most can see it clearly now. Trump has always been Putin’s one last chance. Russia, Russia, Russia-True, True, True.

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Ambassador Greg Delawie @gregdelawie.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Make sure your friends and family understand that the Republican war on women is real and will intensify unless Democrats win big in November.

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William Gill🌻 @williamrgill.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Actually, it’s time for America to get a new president who puts America’s interests first rather than Putin’s.

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Ambassador (ret.) Janet Sanderson @jastucaz.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

I’ve tried to get there a couple of times already over the years and always ran afoul of trains or weather. Still, I will try again next week!

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Ambassador (ret.) Janet Sanderson @jastucaz.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

According to a longtime journalist, cartoonists do not insert a cartoon into the paper without oversight, so someone signed off on it. Where were those editorial standards then? I subscribed to the Star when I returned to Tucson, remembering it as it once was. I finally gave up on it 2 years ago.

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Ambassador (ret.) Janet Sanderson @jastucaz.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Cat decoration should rightly be front and center!

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News Eye @newseye.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

🚨Under the Ending Importation of Russian Oil Act 2022, Russian diesel CANNOT be imported into the U.S. unless the President certifies to Congress that Russia has withdrawn from Ukraine, acknowledged Ukraine's sovereignty & no longer poses a threat to NATO.🚨 (Credit: @jayinkyiv.bsky.social)

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Ambassador (ret.) Janet Sanderson @jastucaz.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

In the continuing saga of Janet not doing Coventry this morning as planned, I’m pleased to report that Avanti West Coast has already refunded the cost of the ticket for the canceled trains. Much quicker turnaround than I ever expected! Two points, Avanti.

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Ambassador (ret.) Janet Sanderson @jastucaz.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

I remember Jim Foley. Once upon a time we used to condemn such outrageous, inhumane, revolting behavior. Now this administration revels in it.

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Laura Phillips @lauraphillips.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Michael Weiss: “So this deal is largely Potemkin, but the damage is obvious: the US will give something for nothing to get realignment with Russia and of course — in the long run — to line the pockets of Trump’s friends and family.1/

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Ambassador (ret.) Janet Sanderson @jastucaz.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Well, I tried to make it up to Coventry Cathedral this morning to add number 30 to my UK cathedrals list, but was foiled yet again by the gods of Avanti West Coast. (It’s ALWAYS Avanti West Coast, she sighs.)

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Tim Bale @timbale.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Possibly the most sad and pathetic we’ve yet seen him - and that’s saying something. Embarrassing.

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Brian Finucane @bcfinucane.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

The Trump administration's assault on the rule of law continues. Despite rhetoric about protecting Americans, the anti-ICC crusade is mostly motivated by a desire to shield Israeli officials from accountability. (Rubio's political ambitions may be relevant here.) www.reuters.com/world/us-imp...

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EXCLUSIVE: US imposes sanctions on ICC hours after former judge wins Nobel Peace Prize

The Trump administration has long been hostile to the court and has previously imposed sanctions on its prosecutors and judges.

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Ambassador (ret.) Janet Sanderson @jastucaz.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Perfect, timely choice for the Nobel Peace Prize. Though I still argue that World Central Kitchen is Peace Prize worthy!

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Ambassador (ret.) Janet Sanderson @jastucaz.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Subverting and suppressing embassy reporting that should reflect our eyes and ears on the ground. I am so, so damn tired of these guys.

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Ambassador (ret.) Janet Sanderson @jastucaz.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

“When push comes to shove/seems like people down below have power over those they place above./But only if they vote!” Even George III gets it.

youtube.com

2026: Time for the Midterms

YouTube video by Hamilton

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Ambassador Greg Delawie @gregdelawie.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Real diplomats work so hard they don't have time for "side gigs" grifting Americans for millions of bucks.

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Angry @angrystaffer.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

I’m loving the “well akshually he didn’t REALLY mean let Iran take out Los Angeles and San Diego” excuses today. Cool. Explain the assholes in the crowd who thought it was fucking hilarious. Deplorables wasn’t strong enough.

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Ambassador (ret.) Janet Sanderson @jastucaz.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

I was lucky enough to score tix for this chance to see the Tapestry. It was a major factor in my UK trip. But due to mobility concerns, the specter of endless lines, long waits and the scrum to get in gives me pause and I may pass. If that’s true for me, how many others are in the same situation?

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Mary Beard suggests ‘tweaks’ to British Museum’s handling of queues to see Bayeux tapestry

Classicist and museum trustee visited the line after people complained of waiting for hours, with some turned away

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Ambassador (ret.) Janet Sanderson @jastucaz.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Back at lovely Burghley House. Sadly, not a picture of Mary Cheke Cecil or Mildred Cooke Cecil in sight. You’d think William did all that dynastic procreation himself.

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Ambassador (ret.) Janet Sanderson @jastucaz.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

I see that the British press today, like its American counterparts is —for the most part—burying those pesky little legal peccadillos of a rich, prominent white ex-politician who has died. I wonder if we’ll all get the same treatment when we pass?

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Joe Ferguson @joeferguson.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Happening now: Protest in front of the federal building in downtown Tucson after contractors for Border Patrol cut down the last remaining “grandmother” cottonwood near Lochiel and raiding a camp of peaceful protesters.

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Ambassador (ret.) Janet Sanderson @jastucaz.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Of course they did. This administration destroys just for the hell of it.

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Ambassador (ret.) Janet Sanderson @jastucaz.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

“A professional civil service is […] not an enemy of democratic government. [I]t is one of democracy’s essential bulwarks. Political leaders provide direction, but career professionals provide competence, continuity, legality, and reality.” Bravo, John Sipher, my colleague at @thesteadystate.org

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Darth Putin @darthputinkgb.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

The further Putinisation of America. Strategic assets used to project power must be withdrawn due to strategic incompetence in an unnecessary war of choice. www.yahoo.com/news/us/arti...

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US withdraws all bomber aircraft from UK airbase

The United States confirmed on Sunday that it has withdrawn all B-1 bombers from the British airbase of RAF Fairford, with officials telling US media that the move was linked to "new threats."A statem...

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Ambassador (ret.) Janet Sanderson @jastucaz.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Fellow Arizonans, make sure you’re registered to vote. Then do it!

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Ambassador (ret.) Janet Sanderson @jastucaz.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Best things about my trips to London is getting away from the insanity at home. Today my favorite hotel is full of red/gold jersey wearing DC refugees. For some reason the team formerly known as Redskins is playing a football game here. Today. Folks, this is one of the reasons I leave the country.

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Ambassador (ret.) Janet Sanderson @jastucaz.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Greatly enjoyed the day and it was a pleasure to finally meet you. Kudo to organizers for fascinating and wide-ranging program. Particularly happy to see a Mildred Cooke Cecil book donation in its natural habitat. (Yes, I have one track mind.) Thanks to all!

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Ambassador (ret.) Janet Sanderson @jastucaz.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Wasn’t it a great collection of presentations! Sad I had to leave slightly early.

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Ambassador (ret.) Janet Sanderson @jastucaz.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

It’s always all about the grift with these guys.

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Ambassador (ret.) Janet Sanderson @jastucaz.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Really enjoyed your engaging presentation at the Women and Their Books study day at Christ Church yesterday. So nice to see Mildred Cooke Cecil featured as well!

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Ambassador (ret.) Janet Sanderson @jastucaz.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

What do you mean you’ve told the pet sitter to give me only 4 treats a visit?

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Ambassador (ret.) Janet Sanderson @jastucaz.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Yes. I had to look twice at this to see if it was real.

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Steven Beschloss @stevenbeschloss.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Donald Trump is using the U.S. treasury and our tax dollars like it’s his personal piggy bank. And just like he squandered hundreds of millions given to him by dear old dad, he’s squandering our money now.

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Ambassador (ret.) Janet Sanderson @jastucaz.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

She was definitely peeved yesterday morning when I left and ignored me while I loaded the luggage in the car. Luckily she adores her pet sitter. And her petsitter’s tennis shoes, which are oddly attractive to Molly.

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Ambassador (ret.) Janet Sanderson @jastucaz.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Oh, I do hope so. It’s a trip that almost didn’t take place so I’m very happy to be back here. Lots of music, lots of theater, lots of meals with friends! And libraries.

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Ambassador (ret.) Janet Sanderson @jastucaz.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Landing in lovely London. Looking forward to Saturday’s study day at Christ Church Library on women and their books in early modern England and Scotland Mildred Cecil’s book donations to Oxford will be on show, among other intriguing things. (H/t to @susanwabuda.bsky.social for heads up on event!)

Sunny view of the Thames and Tower Bridge from plane landing at Heathrow. Tower of London can be glimpsed in the distance.

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