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Leah from South Dakota @leahfromsd.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Fun with pudding

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Amy Hampton, M.A. @amylhampton.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Happy Tuesday #FreelanceFriends! Join us this Thursday as we discuss inspiration. What is it and most important, where do we find it? Come share your best tips and secrets for manifesting inspiration. Thursday, October 1st 12e / 9p Hope to see you there!

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 27/09/2026

Talking about my struggles with being overweight still makes me uncomfortable, since weight can carry moral judgment in ways that other health challenges don't. But that fear stops too many struggling from getting treatment that could extend their lives.

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Gov. JB Pritzker Reveals He’s Lost 80 Lbs. with GLP-1 After Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosis (Exclusive)

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker tells PEOPLE that a GLP-1 has contributed to his 80-Lb. weight loss, but that he initially started taking it after being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.

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Paula Hendrickson @phendrickson.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

First new SNL of the season and our local news is running long due to a sportscast that ran late. They used to abbreviate local news to accommodate live programming. They better not join it already in progress. i need some political satire. Stat.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

On this day in 1994, the Clinton administration's heathcare reform plan was declared "dead" by Congress. Over 30 years later, the US is still the only industrialized country without universal healthcare. This should be a national outrage.

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Paula Hendrickson @phendrickson.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Finished the Halloween runner. Made entirely of leftover yarn and fabric scraps. Scary, huh? Left pic, in natural light, Right, overhead (warm) lighting. #fiberarts

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Brett Nicholson @aggiebrett.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Every time I see some new pompous "Best Of" list online, I am reminded again of how much I dislike such nonsense. Art, like Love and most of the other truly great and wonderful things, is not a competition. No one need explain or justify the stuff they love.

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Amy Hampton, M.A. @amylhampton.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Welcome #FreelanceFriends! Open mic today with the theme of transitions. (Working from a suggestion by @sandyhubbard.bsky.social to have a little structure for an open mic day. )

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Paula Hendrickson @phendrickson.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I know @amylhampton.bsky.social and @davastewart.bsky.social are around this morning. Who else is brave enough to join us for an open mic #FreelanceFriends chat?

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Paula Hendrickson @phendrickson.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Hey @davastewart.bsky.social, you asked me to yell at you to remind you about today's #FreelanceFriends.

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Paula Hendrickson @phendrickson.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Which of my fellow freelancers are joining #FreelanceFriends chat at noon ET today? I hear it’ll be open mic. Those are always fun!

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Paula Hendrickson @phendrickson.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

When a favorite purple pillow case rips, use it (plus other rags, scraps , and yarn) to make a purple, orange, green, and black/white Halloween table runner. #weaving

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Paula Hendrickson @phendrickson.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

It’s just chilly enough in my office to break out the Cocoon Sweater I made earlier this year. #knitting #workfromhome

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Paula Hendrickson @phendrickson.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

My sister and I went to our favorite Vietnamese restaurant today. Instead of taking our order, the owner came up and recited our order, right down to my sister wanting a different sauce for the spring rolls. The food: Perfection.

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Amy Hampton, M.A. @amylhampton.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Question for the group - we're in a little transition here with Angela stepping back and such... If anyone is interested in helping to organize, brainstorm topics or have someone who'd make a great guest - let us know. Good community is a village and this one is a keeper! #FreelanceFriends

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Paula Hendrickson @phendrickson.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Gotta cut out of #FreelanceFriends to get ready for an interview for a fun article for a good client that actually pays well and within 30 days.

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Paula Hendrickson @phendrickson.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Here's a question #FreelanceFriends: How would you respond to a client who claims the don't have "ACH abilities" and will continued issuing paper checks? (Last one was postmarked 7/30 and arrived 8/13.)

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Paula Hendrickson @phendrickson.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Here's a hyper local pet peeve of mine: Both installments of my county's property taxes are due within days of quarterly income taxes. It's a very painful time of year for my checking accounts. #FreelanceFriends

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Don Dingee @dondingee.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Any #freelancers out there looking at Bluesky right now? Drop by the #FreelanceFriends chat, just started - open mic day, just use the hashtag to follow or add to the conversation!

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Paula Hendrickson @phendrickson.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Hi guys. I know it's hard to get back in the swing of things after a week off, but I'm here for today's #FreelanceFriends. {That said, I have to but out a couple minutes early this week to prepare for an interview.)

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Paula Hendrickson @phendrickson.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Quick reminder for my fellow freelancers (of all professions): #FreelanceFriends meets here on Bluesky Thursdays at NoonET. Join us if you can. We're a friendly, and sometimes sarcastic bunch of self-employed people trying to make sense of our world.

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Don Dingee @dondingee.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Freelancers of any form or experience level can join us for this weekly discussion! Share insights, find friends, get help with a tough question, or just lurk for a while. Put it on your calendar for tomorrow.

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Paula Hendrickson @phendrickson.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

It wouldn't be a normal workday if Sadie didn't force me to crawl through the house finding all the toys that "mysteriously" disappeared while she was playing. This is why I am always covered in #dog hair. It's also why she's blurry in so many photos. My fur girl never stops playing,

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Paula Hendrickson @phendrickson.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

It's official. Doggie Sadie is more popular than I will ever be. This weekend I was FaceTiming a friend in Japan. She and her 8-month old lpractically cheered when Sadie got in frame. When her husband picked up the baby, he saw Sadie, grinned and said "Hi, Sadie!" before adding "Hi, Paula."

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Brett Nicholson @aggiebrett.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

I'll say this much: it's gonna be a pain to try and write any sort of believable "bad President" character for the foreseeable future. Everything will pale by comparison to reality.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Federal minimum wage in: 2009: $7.25 2010: $7.25 2011: $7.25 2012: $7.25 2013: $7.25 2014: $7.25 2015: $7.25 2016: $7.25 2017: $7.25 2018: $7.25 2019: $7.25 2020: $7.25 2021: $7.25 2022: $7.25 2023: $7.25 2024: $7.25 2025: $7.25 2026: $7.25 Folks, it's time to raise the damn wage already.

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Paula Hendrickson @phendrickson.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Hope I remember #ScriptChat on the first Friday of next month. In the meantime, stay cool, everyone.

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Paula Hendrickson @phendrickson.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

I’ll throw out a question: what movies, shows, podcasts, or plays are inspiring you this summer? For me: Widow’s Bay and The Vampire Lestat. (I love dark humor.) #ScriptChat

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

The richest man owns X. The second and fourth richest men control Google. The third richest man owns The Washington Post. The sixth richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. And now the seventh richest could soon take over both Paramount and Warner Bros. See the problem here?

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Paula Hendrickson @phendrickson.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

The guy across the street put an industrial floodlight up this weekend. It comes through my window and reflects in a mirror. it’s dusk-to-dawn, so no more watching sunsets or evening while relaxing in my living room. I asked my alderman if it violates city code. He said yes and reported it.

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Paula Hendrickson @phendrickson.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

One guess who said this. Bonus points if you know which book.

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Paula Hendrickson @phendrickson.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Surely I’m not the only one who wakes each day with a different #VampireLestat song on repeat in my brain. Today it’s My Biggest Fan,” especially the “wolf killer” part.

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Angela Tague @angelatague.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Welcome to #FreelanceFriends! Chaaaaanges! How do we handle it when clients need changes made to deliverables? Do you have this outlined in your contract? Or, do you quote rates for changes as you go? Why? Let's chat!

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Paula Hendrickson @phendrickson.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

My dog is refusing to let me work this afternoon. So many toys being trotted into my office, dropped temptingly at my feet only to be snatched away or pushed under furniture for me to fetch. Methinks we have our roles reversed.

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Devon Ellington @devonellington.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

CELLULOID CRIMES Everyone has a past. When a crew member is murdered on her film set, screenwriter Ginger Race has to decide what to hide, and what to reveal. Ginger’s not the only one with secrets. And then, there’s that distracting detective. . . 1/ #Mystery #Anthology

"Serious Acting" by Devon Ellington in the CELLULOID CRIMES anthology. Cover shows a gun, a slate, and a film reel.

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Paula Hendrickson @phendrickson.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

The blanket has made it to its new home….

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Paula Hendrickson @phendrickson.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

I might miss part of tomorrow's #FreelanceFriends chat because my niece Reese (aka my little niece-y Reese-y despite her being a couple inches taller than me) is coming to town to collect the latest blanket she asked me to make for her collection (and her new apartment). Sky blue this time.

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Alan Sepinwall @sepinwall.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

My god, this is so sad. She jumped off the screen as a kid actor in stuff like Remember the Titans, and she was a huge part of the Heroes s1 phenomenon. Nobody cares about “save the cheerleader, save the world” if she didn’t make them care about the cheerleader.

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Paula Hendrickson @phendrickson.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

I just learned my experimental little play, Cupcakes for Two, is one of 10 plays (out of 700+) selected for Parish Players' 2026 Tens Festival!! If you happen to be near Thetford, Vermont this October, check it out. #scriptsky

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Paula Hendrickson @phendrickson.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

More stormy weather coming - once again the worst looks to be headed right over my brother-in-law's area. #FreelanceFriends

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Angela Tague @angelatague.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Do what you need to do. We are so often influenced by the actions and comments of others. Listen to your gut, trust yourself and follow it. #FreelanceFriends

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Angela Tague @angelatague.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Open Mic: #FreelanceFriends, now it's your chance to ask the group a question. What do you need help with in your freelance business? It can relate to celebrating wins or any other topic. Comment below and let your fellow freelancers offer insight.

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Angela Tague @angelatague.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Welcome to #FreelanceFriends! This is your weekly Bluesky chat to connect with freelance professionals. It's my birthday week, so we're in party mode! When something goes RIGHT in your business what do you do for yourself? And, do you also celebrate publicly? How and why? Let's chat!

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Paula Hendrickson @phendrickson.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Just notice the nail polish I slapped on yesterday is almost a perfect match for the jumbo chenille yarn my niece chose for (another) blanket.

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