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Lori Alden Holuta's Goofing Off Account @lorialdenholuta.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Never one to shy away from a hot topic, I wrote a scathing review of the latest issue of the Ball Blue Book Guide to Preserving. Gasp! #canning #preserving #canningseason #foodpreservation www.ceejaywriter.com/book-review-...

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Book Review: Ball Blue Book’s 38th Edition – A License to Quill

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Lori Alden Holuta's Goofing Off Account @lorialdenholuta.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Inky the Octopus Sez... IT'S FALL Y'ALL Inky's Place, the hangout venue attached to The Inkwell in Babbage Square, now features a popcorn cart and a tray of fresh caramel apples. There's MadPea games and adult beverages too... #SecondLife maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/B...

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Lori Alden Holuta's Goofing Off Account @lorialdenholuta.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I'd have a lot more than 606 followers if I didn't block as many catfishers, literary grifters, onlyfannies, ragebaiters and LikeHunters as possible. If you're here, you're quality!

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I Never Get Enough of You

ALT: I Never Get Enough of You

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Zig Zag Claybourne @zzclaybourne.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

More. More books. More visual art. More songs. More poetry. More of that which makes a heart beat in time with more than hours or years. More here. More of the joy you experience creating things. More smiling about it. More taking care of the soil and a ton more seeds. Communal joy is our right.

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Lori Alden Holuta's Goofing Off Account @lorialdenholuta.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Just for fun I made a list of everything I find useful that I can forage here on the farm (list is in the comments). This isn't counting food plants we deliberately grow in our raised gardens. If you are curious about any item, just ask!

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Chad Brownlee Eating Mushroom

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Lori Alden Holuta's Author Account @brassbrightcity.com · 19/09/2026

It's Fall, y'all! Get the book with a pumpkin spice color scheme. Parlor Poetry: A Victorian Versification Abecedary is an illustrated A-to-Z celebration of all things Victorian. Bookshop link finder: books2read.com/b/ParlorPoetry In the UK: www.thegreatbritishbookshop.co.uk/products/par...

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Lori Alden Holuta's Author Account @brassbrightcity.com · 17/09/2026

If you're an author of YA or KidLit, you should know about Mary Lanni. She's been doing video book reviews for quite a while now! Parents of young bookworms should also be following Mary, to help make future book selections. youtu.be/dkPVRDEXP00?... #BookReviews #ReadingCommunity

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Welcome!

YouTube video by @MaryLanniReads

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Lori Alden Holuta's Goofing Off Account @lorialdenholuta.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

It's Caturday! Chives, my Russian Blue, is celebrating in the traditional way of his people, napping the morning away. I'm curious to meet other cats with food names. If one lives in your house, can I meet them??? #cats #names #Caturday #food

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Lori Alden Holuta's Goofing Off Account @lorialdenholuta.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

25 years ago today I was at my desk at Michigan State University, following the news on my computer while fielding phone calls from work and home. I took many walks to the gardens with scared students, we would sit on the benches together and just try to slow our breathing. (1/2)

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Lori Alden Holuta's Goofing Off Account @lorialdenholuta.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Did you know deer can jump higher than the average house? It’s because of their strong hind legs and the fact that the average house can’t jump.

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Lori Alden Holuta's Author Account @brassbrightcity.com · 08/09/2026

Happy #WorldAmpersandDay! Sharing a piece from my book, Parlor Poetry: A Victorian Versification Abecedary.

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Lori Alden Holuta's Goofing Off Account @lorialdenholuta.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Myspace is getting ready for a comeback. We're embracing MapQuest anew. I wonder if AltaVista is in a backstage dressing room putting on its makeup. And has anyone tried to get on dial-up to see if Prodigy's getting tired of retirement?

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Dial-Up Internet Connection Progress

ALT: Dial-Up Internet Connection Progress

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Lori Alden Holuta's Goofing Off Account @lorialdenholuta.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

MapQuest is not putting up with silly shenanigans and thus I am switching away from Google Maps.

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Lori Alden Holuta's Author Account @brassbrightcity.com · 26/08/2026

If you wish to honor Dolly Parton's memory, why not donate to her Imagination Library so that kids will continue to discover the joy of reading? #DollyParton imaginationlibrary.com

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Dolly Parton's Imagination Library | USA, UK, IE, CA, AU

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a book gifting program that mails free books to children from birth until they begin school in participating areas.

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Lori Alden Holuta's Goofing Off Account @lorialdenholuta.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

It's been an outdoor terraforming day, in cahoots with our farmer/friend/landlord/partner in crime. The surface of the earth has been changed. I smell like mud, sweat, rosemary, basil, rubber hose, more mud, did I mention mud? Straw, grass seed, banana peppers and determination.

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Lori Alden Holuta's Goofing Off Account @lorialdenholuta.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

This is me! All these things! Yep, I'm left handed! TODAY IS INTERNATIONAL LEFT HANDERS DAY!

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Lori Alden Holuta's Goofing Off Account @lorialdenholuta.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Today is International Cat Day! Here's three cats attempting a chain of loafcats around the globe. They failed to attract more participants, but they're all still winners. Represented in this short chain is an indoor/outdoor cat, a friendly feral, and a housecat.

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Lori Alden Holuta's Goofing Off Account @lorialdenholuta.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

I've added 9 videos to my "Steam Engines and Threshers" YouTube playlist, made Thursday at the annual Michigan Steam Engine and Threshers Club reunion! Below those, there's lots of videos from last years reunion, too. Enjoy. (Liking and subscribing helps a heap, too.) youtube.com/playlist?lis...

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Steam Engines and Threshers - YouTube

Steamy eye candy! Much of this is thanks to the intrepid members of the Michigan Steam Engine & Threshers Club.

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Lori Alden Holuta's Goofing Off Account @lorialdenholuta.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Today I will be indulging in some HOT and STEAMY action at the Michigan Steam Engine & Threshers Club annual reunion! So FUN! If you're into steam too, there's 13 videos from last year in my YouTube channel. https://youtube.com/@CowtownLife

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Lori Alden Holuta's Goofing Off Account @lorialdenholuta.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

"The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch on Jul 27 for Ingham County." Let me translate that for you: "A crapload of rain is trotting across Lake Michigan with the intent of going Medieval on your veggie garden. Also, kiss your electricity goodbye."

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Dramatic Lightning Strike in a Stormy Sky

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Lori Alden Holuta's Goofing Off Account @lorialdenholuta.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

I'm so easily amused. Especially when I'm cooling down after trimming shrubbery outside when it's 92 degrees. Plus, I love this guy's stuff. youtube.com/shorts/ID8Nn...

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Chickens are idiots.

YouTube video by Farming While Beige

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Lori Alden Holuta's Goofing Off Account @lorialdenholuta.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

I got a notion to test my Spanish in Duolingo and zipped up to level 5 in ten minutes. So I guess now I'm doing both Spanish (for review) and continuing Japanese for new learning. I'll do anything to avoid dusting the house, apparently.

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Lori Alden Holuta's Goofing Off Account @lorialdenholuta.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

For Pride Month, I'm reading/reviewing Legends and Lattes.... the graphic novel. :D It'll release on October 6th. www.goodreads.com/book/show/24...

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Legends & Lattes: The Graphic Novel

A stunning graphic novel adaptation of the New York Tim…

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Lori Alden Holuta's Goofing Off Account @lorialdenholuta.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Stephen Colbert's guest host gig on "Only in Monroe" was the funniest thing I've seen in a while. But we were surprised to see our own living room chairs on the set... and later, burning in the dumpster fire. In case you missed it: youtu.be/7DlF5Cf4VLM?...

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Lori Alden Holuta's Goofing Off Account @lorialdenholuta.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Been sorting pictures this morning. Here's Chives, Christmas 2013, and Christmas 2025. What a long strange trip it's been and it's still going strong! #cats #Chives

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Lori Alden Holuta's Goofing Off Account @lorialdenholuta.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

The Literary Grifters are officially getting super-lazy. Just got this email: I'm reaching out because I believe we could help you [specific value proposition]. Would you be open to a quick 10-minute chat this week? Best, [Your Name] #Scams

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Judge Judy Facepalm

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Lori Alden Holuta's Goofing Off Account @lorialdenholuta.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

My cat is on a strict feeding regime, each meal is followed by an insulin injection. I can't travel far or overnight due to this. I've kept him happy & healthy for 14 years. I'm not the only catmama taking extraordinary measures to keep their furkid healthy. Happy Mother's Day to ALL the Cat Mamas!

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Lori Alden Holuta's Goofing Off Account @lorialdenholuta.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

It's me! Except I save them as bookmarks in folders in my browser. Neater, yes, but still frightening.

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Lori Alden Holuta's Author Account @brassbrightcity.com · 24/04/2026

Second Life's annual Fantasy Faire (a benefit for Relay for Life) is on! Guess who's this year's guest of honor at the literary festival? I'll host a workshop, a writing critique group, I'll read from my books, and will be interviewed. Whee! #RFLSL fantasyfairesl.wordpress.com/litfests-spe...

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LitFest’s Special Guest: Lori Alden Holuta

This year we have a very special Special Guest – a longterm supporter of the LitFest and a good friend of many of us – Lori Alden Holuta. Lori Alden Holuta Lori Alden Holuta is celebrat…

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Lori Alden Holuta's Author Account @brassbrightcity.com · 15/04/2026

Canadians love Constance! Get the 10th Anniversary Celebration Edition of "The Flight To Brassbright" and find out if YOU are Canadian too! Book and purchase info at my website: www.brassbrightcity.com #Brassbright #Canada

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Lori Alden Holuta's Goofing Off Account @lorialdenholuta.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Chives rarely eats *all* of his food. Most, but not all. And more often than not, he leaves exactly nine pieces of kibble in the bowl and will not eat them no matter how much I coax. I wonder if he's thinking "That was a lovely meal, Mother, take a little for yourself. Enjoy." #cats

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Lori Alden Holuta's Author Account @brassbrightcity.com · 16/03/2026

If you've ever wondered what it was really like to be at Woodstock back in 1969, good news! I found a time machine! It looks just like a book! Read my review at A License To Quill. www.ceejaywriter.com/book-review-... #Woodstock #BookReview #ReadingCommunity

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Lori Alden Holuta's Goofing Off Account @lorialdenholuta.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

This is the default weather in Mid-Michigan lately. When it finally ends, I have SO many branches and twigs to pick up off my lawns. #PureMichigan #Weather #Wind

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Lori Alden Holuta's Author Account @brassbrightcity.com · 28/02/2026

Monday's newsletter will have the key to another hidden door leading to exclusive content at my website, news about my latest book, and my new "Review One Get One Free" offer. Are you subscribed? #newsletter #subscribe #Writers #Readers #Freebies www.brassbrightcity.com/newsletter/

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