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Xavier Becerra @xavierbecerra.bsky.social · 9h

November 3 is our chance to elect California's first Latino governor in over 150 years. A governor who fights for working families. Vote Xavier Becerra for Governor.

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 08/10/2026

California, it’s time to vote! Check your mailbox and make sure to return your ballot as soon as possible. In the Golden State, we cherish democracy.

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Xavier Becerra @xavierbecerra.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

I was proud to join Latino Leaders United Against Prop 39 to make it clear: our community will not stand by while MAGA Republicans try to make it harder to vote. Vote NO on Prop 39.

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NBC News @nbcnews.com · 07/10/2026

Video shows the damage left behind after Border Patrol toppling four 200-year-old cottonwood trees in Lochiel, Arizona.

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Lorrie D. @lorried-la.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

They wrote this song after the band was threatened because of their long hair when touring in the South in the 1960s. Read more at the link below. lorried.substack.com/p/this-weeks...

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This Week’s “Oldie But Goodie”: “People Got to Be Free” by the Rascals

The song was written after the band was threatened in the Florida because of their long hair.

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Lorrie D. @lorried-la.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Today's "oldie but goodie" is “People Got to Be Free” by the Rascals, 1968. #PeopleGotToBeFree #TheRascals #music #oldiebutgoodie #1960s www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGUh...

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People Got to Be Free

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Lorrie D. @lorried-la.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

It looks like they are expecting it to start cooling down midweek.

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Lorrie D. @lorried-la.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

100 degrees at my house right now. I tried to play golf yesterday. It was 104 where we were playing. I had to quit after nine holes. I almost passed out.

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Lorrie D. @lorried-la.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

🥵 In recognition of the weather right now in Los Angeles, Today's "oldie but goodie" is "Heat Wave" by Martha and the Vandellas, 1963. #HeatWave #MarthaAndTheVandellas #music #oldiebutgoodie #1960s youtu.be/64w0UqTHGFg

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[Love Is Like A] Heat Wave

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NPR @npr.org · 03/10/2026

The famed, Chicago-based artist's career is taking a new direction with the purchase of Pickard China, the sole remaining maker of fine china in the United States. n.pr/3VNx83v

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Theaster Gates bets on fine china

The famed, Chicago-based artist's career is taking a new direction with the purchase of Pickard China, the sole remaining maker of fine china in the United States.

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Lorrie D. @lorried-la.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Today's "oldie but goodie" is "Slip Slidin' Away" by Paul Simon, 1977. #SlipSlidin'Away #PaulSimon #music #oldiebutgoodie #1970s www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUOD...

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Paul Simon - Slip Slidin' Away (Official Audio)

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Lorrie D. @lorried-la.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Today's "oldie but goodie" is "Sir Duke" by Stevie Wonder, 1976. Released 50 years ago this week. #SongsInTheKeyOfLife #SirDuke #StevieWonder #music #oldiebutgoodie #1970s www.youtube.com/watch?v=EnNg...

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Sir Duke

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Lorrie D. @lorried-la.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Stevie Wonder’s critically acclaimed, award winning album "Songs in the Key of Life" was released fifty years ago this week. It is considered by some to be one of the greatest albums of all time. #StevieWonder #SongsInTheKeyOfLife #music #1970s lorried.substack.com/p/stevie-won...

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Stevie Wonder: “Songs in the Key of Life” 50th Anniversary

One of the “Greatest Albums of All Time.”

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Carole King @carolekingofficial.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

"The Loco-Motion" (Goffin-King) is notable for making three appearances in the American top 3, each in a different decade and by a different artist: in 1962 by Little Eva (U.S. #1); in 1974 by Grand Funk Railroad ( U.S.#1) and in 1988 by Kylie Minogue (U.S. #3). #littleeva #aldonmusic

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Lorrie D. @lorried-la.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Adopted St. Louis man discovers his biological father is Michael McDonald www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxzJ...

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Adopted St. Louis man discovers his biological father is Michael McDonald

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Lorrie D. @lorried-la.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Thanks Anne! It does seem like LA is a good fit.

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Lorrie D. @lorried-la.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

I visited the new Lucas Museum of Narrative Art last week. The museum was founded by filmmaker George Lucas and his wife Mellody Hobson. Read about the museum and see my photos at the link below. lorried.substack.com/p/my-visit-t...

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My Visit to the The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art

The museum “celebrates the power of visual storytelling.”

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Lorrie D. @lorried-la.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Today's "oldie but goodie" is “(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher” by Jackie Wilson, 1967. #HigherAndHigher #JackieWilson #music #oldiebutgoodie #1960s youtu.be/Gn6SNbTD0_Q?...

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(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher & Higher

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Lorrie D. @lorried-la.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Billie Holiday said that she wrote this song after an argument with her mother over money. Her co-writer disputed her account. Read more at the link below. lorried.substack.com/p/god-bless-...

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This Week’s “Oldie But Goodie”: "God Bless the Child" by Billie Holiday

Holiday said that she wrote this song after an argument with her mother over money. Her co-writer disputed her account.

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Lorrie D. @lorried-la.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

"Money, you’ve got lots of friends Crowding round the door When you’re gone and spending ends They don’t come no more" 🎶 Today's "oldie but goodie" is "God Bless the Child" by Billie Holiday, 1941. #GodBlessTheChild #BillieHoliday #music #oldiebutgoodie #1940s youtu.be/MlxZHePuSOY?...

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God Bless the Child (Take 1)

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Lorrie D. @lorried-la.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

It really stands out. I could see it during the TV coverage of the USC football game yesterday. It's right next to the LA Coliseum.

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Lorrie D. @lorried-la.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

A few days ago at the new Lucas Museum of Narrative Art. I'll have more about this soon at my Substack. #museums #GeorgeLucas #art #LosAngeles

A large white curvy shaped building. Blue sky above.

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Lorrie D. @lorried-la.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

"The color of your skin don't matter to me As long as we can live in harmony"🎶 Today's "oldie but goodie" is "Why Can't We Be Friends?" by War, 1975. #WhyCan'tWeBeFriends #music #oldiebutgoodie #1970s youtu.be/sH0Qda32IKM?...

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WAR - Why Can't We Be Friends? (Official Video) [Remastered in 4K]

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Lorrie D. @lorried-la.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

That's wonderful Anne! He's a cutie!

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Lorrie D. @lorried-la.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

"Hello, my love, I heard a kiss from you" 🎶 Today's "oldie but goodie" is “Strawberry Letter 23” by The Brothers Johnson, 1977. #StrawberryLetter23 #TheBrothersJohnson #music #oldiebutgoodie #1970s youtu.be/rquygdjf0d8?...

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Strawberry Letter 23

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Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸 @judiciarydems.senate.gov · 24/09/2026

Sen. DURBIN: If Republicans actually want to stand up for women in sports, they should address the real documented threats. Namely, unequal pay, failure to uphold title IX, rampant sexual abuse, and lack of equal resources for men's and women's teams.

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Lorrie D. @lorried-la.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

"Ooh-ooh, I bet you're wondering how I knew 'Bout your plans to make me blue" 🎶 Today's "Oldie but Goodie" is "I Heard It Through The Grapevine" by Marvin Gaye, 1968. Written by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong. #MarvinGaye #music #oldiebutgoodie #1960s youtu.be/kAPj9oP4q_w?...

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I Heard It Through The Grapevine

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Lorrie D. @lorried-la.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

During the late 1960s and early 1970s, the songwriting duo of Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong wrote an impressive string of hits for the top Motown acts including the Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Gladys Knight & the Pips, and others. lorried.substack.com/p/norman-whi...

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Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong: Motown Hitmakers

"Ooh, I bet you're wonderin' how I knew, 'Bout your plans to make me blue."🎶

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Lorrie D. @lorried-la.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Aretha Franklin wrote this song. She said that she wrote it about Dennis Edwards of the Temptations. Read more at the link below. lorried.substack.com/p/this-weeks...

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This Week’s “Oldie But Goodie”: “Day Dreaming” by Aretha Franklin

Aretha wrote this song about Dennis Edwards of the Temptations.

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Lorrie D. @lorried-la.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

"He's the kind of guy that would say Hey, baby let's get away Let's go some place, huh Where, I don't care" 🎶 Today's "oldie but goodie" is "Day Dreaming" by Aretha Franklin, 1972. #DayDreaming #ArethaFranklin #music #oldiebutgoodie #1970s youtu.be/T-fz6TAipqo?...

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Aretha Franklin - Day Dreaming (Official Lyric Video)

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The Obama Foundation @obamafoundation.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Earth, Wind and Fire. On the 21st. Naturally. ✨ Philip Bailey, Verdine White, and Ralph Johnson of one of President Obama’s longtime favorite groups stopped by the Obama Presidential Center, and there was only one obvious day to share it. What does “September” bring back for you?

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Goodport (GP) @goodport.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

September 🧡🍂🍁🍄‍🟫 My favorite ear worm 🐛 www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gs06...

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Earth, Wind & Fire - September (Official HD Video)

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Lorrie D. @lorried-la.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Today's "oldie but goodie" is "If You Want Me to Stay" by Sly and the Family Stone, 1973. #IfYouWantMeToStay #SlyStone #Sly&TheFamilyStone #music #oldiebutgoodie #1970s youtu.be/gZFabOuF4Ps?...

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Sly & The Family Stone - If You Want Me To Stay (Audio)

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WNBA @wnba.com · 20/09/2026

FOREVER IMMORTALIZED IN LOS ANGELES 🌟 Lisa Leslie’s statue is officially unveiled, honoring a legacy that changed the game forever.

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Lorrie D. @lorried-la.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

"Relax," said the night man "We are programmed to receive You can check out any time you like But you can never leave"🎶 Today's "oldie but goodie" is "Hotel California" by the Eagles, 1976. #HotelCalifornia #TheEagles #music #oldiebutgoodie #1970s youtu.be/BciS5krYL80?...

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Hotel California (2013 Remaster)

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