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Lorin Michel @loriniswriting.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

From the “only In Arizona” file: seen at the fabulous Tucson Festival of Books.

Lorin Michel @loriniswriting.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

For the first time in a long time I can say "I had a great writing day." Started with some free writing, moved onto a chapter I'm currently revising, and also found some time to work on a short story. This year's turmoil has just zapped my creative energy. But today, I found a tiny piece, lurking.

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Lorin Michel @loriniswriting.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Tail end of the eclipse, captured at 6:10 am mountain time.

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Lorin Michel @loriniswriting.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

DJT: "We're the hottest country in the world." Does he mean we're really good-looking, or is it because of global warming and the lack of funding for renewable energy sources? Asking for a friend.

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Anne Applebaum @anneapplebaum.wsocial.eu · 22/10/2025

Whoever is the next Democratic presidential candidate should vow to tear down the hideous ballroom and rebuild the Rose Garden, I bet there are a lot of votes in that

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Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · 21/10/2025

Big Cities Health Coalition letter on vaccines: www.bigcitieshealth.org/wp-content/u...

October 20, 2025
“As leaders of the nation’s largest local health departments, collectively serving nearly 50
million people across America’s cities, we are committed to providing our communities with
every opportunity to support and improve health.
“We are united behind a simple message: get vaccinated.
“Vaccines have eradicated devastating diseases and saved millions of lives. They keep
classrooms safe and schools open. They allow children to spend time with friends and enjoy
their favorite activities. They help parents and caregivers work to support their families.
“Despite this extraordinary success, vaccination rates are declining in many parts of the United
States, and deadly outbreaks of diseases like measles and polio are becoming more frequent.
We are deeply troubled by the repeated false claims about vaccines from too many federal
officials, which have contributed directly to these trends. We are equally concerned about
recent changes to the recommended childhood and adult immunization schedules that
unnecessarily limit access to vaccines. It is imperative that federal health leaders follow the lead
of pediatricians and medical researchers and support vaccination to protect our children,
families, and communities.
“Nothing matters more to us than protecting the health of those we serve. With respiratory
virus season rapidly approaching, we strongly encourage all Americans to tune out the political
noise about vaccines. Instead, talk with your doctor and other trusted health care providers or
public health officials about which vaccines are right for you and your loved ones.
“Doing so can save many lives — including your own.”

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Lorin Michel @loriniswriting.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

This captures exactly how I feel. How we all feel about our powerlessness. But more importantly, about our power. jojofromjerz.substack.com/p/the-light-...

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The Light They Left Behind

Three souls who reminded us what it means to live fully, and what we can’t afford to lose.

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Lorin Michel @loriniswriting.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Seems like a good time to post this speech from The American President. www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRXO...

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Andrew Shepard Edit Speech

YouTube video by GreatPitchMedia

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Lorin Michel @loriniswriting.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

This is posted outside of Boston PBS station WGBH. Keep ‘m stupid and they’ll keep voting against their own self interests. Republicanism 101.

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Lorin Michel @loriniswriting.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

An absolutely stunning read. Thank so much for sharing.

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Lorin Michel @loriniswriting.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

Happy Mother's Day from our little corner of the desert.

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maegutz.bsky.social @maegutz.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

Who would’ve thought we’d be living these books out? We are in perilous times.

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Lorin Michel @loriniswriting.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

So I’ve been in Italy for 9 days. Did I miss anything? Oh. Crap. Should have stayed in Tuscany.

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Lorin Michel @loriniswriting.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

The stupid is just physically painful.

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Lorin Michel @loriniswriting.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

I would love a spot, if there are any left. Thanks! #2025Pit

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Lorin Michel @loriniswriting.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

The End of What They Know Harper is a widowed and lonely dog sitter. Conrad needs someone to take care of his missing wife’s dog. They form an uneasy partnership and then relationship until she begins to suspect that he’s responsible for his wife’s death. #2025pit #A #WF #WIP

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Lorin Michel @loriniswriting.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Does it ever occur to any of these guys that maybe people just don't like them or their politics? Why is it always voter fraud when they lose? Bunch of whiney toddlers.

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Lorin Michel @loriniswriting.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Since he believes there’s a big faucet in the Pacific Northwest and thinks he has a direct pipeline to god, maybe he can do a little dance to make it rain in Arizona.

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Lorin Michel @loriniswriting.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

I was going to post that same clip. Spot on.

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Lorin Michel @loriniswriting.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Saw something the other day that said something like: One minute you’re young and fun and the next you’re turning down the car stereo to see better. Which I’ve done. I’m right there with you!

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Lorin Michel @loriniswriting.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

Buckle up, my friends. We are so screwed.

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Lorin Michel @loriniswriting.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

I filled it out. Yes I’m still a subscriber because I think I keep hoping that Bezos will come to his senses, and because of history. It makes me sad. But I was honest in my assessment and my belief that I probably won’t last much longer. Maybe that’s the point? To get rid of us all?

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Lorin Michel @loriniswriting.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

"We write to taste life twice." A personal favorite of mine...

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Lorin Michel @loriniswriting.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

I miss her and the idea of her every minute of every hour of every day. We could have had a chance. I shudder to think what we will have for the next four years and beyond.

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Lorin Michel @loriniswriting.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

2/2 “Jeremy? Jeremy?” She hates him, but right now, caught in the swirling desert, without sight, isolated, she needs him to be close. Needs him to not be the enemy, at least until the raging sand settles back to the ground. Then they can reengage. #hbp68

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Lorin Michel @loriniswriting.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

1/2 The way it started would, of course, turn out to be petty and largely forgotten by the time they could see each other again. She’s not sure she remembers now. All she knows is that she’s been buried in the air. Her mind is as blind as her current visibility. #hbp68

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Lorin Michel @loriniswriting.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

I have a small group that I'm part of as well. It is so important to share with people on the same journey, and to get feedback from those who get it. By it, of course, I mean the entire thinking, imagining, creating, writing, editing, doing-it-all-over-again process. Write on!

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Lorin Michel @loriniswriting.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

Still remember when you got her. I followed your blog posts about her religiously. She was a special little girl.

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Lorin Michel @loriniswriting.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

Our Amazon guy today. Love the spirit!

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Lorin Michel @loriniswriting.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

'tis the season. Wishing you all a happy time of giving (and writing. Lots of writing). #writingcommunity

dog giving cat a fish, cat giving dog a bone

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Jen Rubin @jenrubin.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

Rs, this is a YOU problem. Dems have nothing to do with it and won't ride to the rescue.

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Lorin Michel @loriniswriting.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

Harper is a lonely dog sitter. Conrad needs someone to take care of his missing wife’s dog. They form an uneasy partnership and then relationship until she begins to suspect that he’s responsible for his wife’s death. #holipit #A #WF #WIP

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Lorin Michel @loriniswriting.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

Kat has everything until her daughter dies. She needs to own her involvement in the death but can’t. Rainmaker Ezekiel Raines needs to face his complicity in his family’s death. They meet in the desert where the near death of another child helps them both find redemption. #holipit #A #L #WF #Q

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Lorin Michel @loriniswriting.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Sharing a little Ho Ho Ho from Riley.

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Lorin Michel @loriniswriting.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

Coffee: check. Dog: check check. Macbook: check check check. View: Whoa.

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