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Sandra Hamlett @shamlett.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Pizza from my free basil and tomatoes. I make my dough and sauce from scratch and will soon be trying my hand at making mozzarella.

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Sandra Hamlett @shamlett.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Came home from a midday walk with a handful of fresh basil and tomatoes from a local community garden in Stella's favorite park. I'm excited to make pizza tonight!

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Sandra Hamlett @shamlett.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

I have spent more than 2 weeks with the 3yo while her day care was undergoing renovation and I have answered ALL the questions that have ever been asked. I've tried pleading the 5th but the 3yo has formed her own kingdom where the constitution is not recognized. I am now under Poopie Law.

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Sandra Hamlett @shamlett.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

3yo stack from the library! Plus she won her very own Junie B. Jones book and a pencil for successfully finding dinosaurs during her first scavenger hunt. I just love @buffalolibrary.bsky.social

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Sandra Hamlett @shamlett.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

The advice of my 3yo writing coach for my novel is to make certain that I use ALL the letters. "All? " "ALL OF THEM!" #writing

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Sandra Hamlett @shamlett.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

I’m with the 3yo for the next 2 1/2 weeks until her daycare reopens and see a lot of similarities between her and any random influencer who is filled with lots of opinions with little to no evidence or experience to back up her claims. Thankfully she doesn’t have a mic and can’t stream

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Sandra Hamlett @shamlett.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

The smoke is so strong in Buffalo right now that it feels like a campfire is burning in my apartment. Even Stella has little interest in going out. She keeps sniffing the air and then returns to her bed.

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Sandra Hamlett @shamlett.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Nothing is sadder than biting into a flavorless peach. Hopefully this one is an anomaly.

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Sandra Hamlett @shamlett.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

My high school French teacher would be so proud that I can still belt out “0 Canada” en français. #WorldCup

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Sandra Hamlett @shamlett.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

On Mother’s Day I wound up having a long chat with an elderly neighbor. We had more of a casual waving to each other relationship before that. I mentioned that I am writing a novel and since then everyday she asks me if I’m still writing. She’s the best motivator! I don’t want to disappoint her.

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Sandra Hamlett @shamlett.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

My youngest is home from school and Stella has taken over his suitcase. 4 beds and a couch are not enough for her.

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Sandra Hamlett @shamlett.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

We totally chose the wrong name for our dog. She’s not a Stella. She’s the spirit of Gladys Kravitz. She rarely cares about individual people that pass us on our walks but let two people be in a conversation and she’s all in their business. If someone is across the street she’s immediately on alert.

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Sandra Hamlett @shamlett.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Lately I've taken to drinking my morning coffee and writing a little before our long walk. I turned around to catch Stella staring daggers at me. Obviously she does not like the new habit.

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Sandra Hamlett @shamlett.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

One of the most frustrating aspects of living in Buffalo for a NYC girl is the fact that sidewalks, bus stops and crosswalks are seldom plowed or shoveled. Walking in the street isn't the safest as Buffalo drivers are incredibly hostile to pedestrians.

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Sandra Hamlett @shamlett.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

A letter written by John Adams to Abigail after his first night spent in the unfinished President's House: "I pray heaven to bestow the best of blessings on this house and all that shall hereafter inhabit. May none but honest and wise men ever rule under this roof." #WhiteHouse

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MinnMax @minnmax.com · 23/01/2026

In solidarity with today's ICE OUT OF MINNESOTA blackout, MinnMax is donating $1 to the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota for every share of this Bluesky post for the next hour.

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Sandra Hamlett @shamlett.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

Starting 2026 off with In Cold Blood by Truman Capote

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Sandra Hamlett @shamlett.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

Forecast said little to no accumulation of snow here in Buffalo so it seemed like a good idea to head to the library and the snow until that lake effect snow hit with white out conditions and sideways snow. Happy to be home with books, movies, food and wine. Happy New Year’s Eve!

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Sandra Hamlett @shamlett.bsky.social · 27/12/2025

Last night’s viewing courtesy of @buffalolibrary.bsky.social was The Conversation written and directed by Francis Ford Coppola. I wonder if such a nuanced film like this would get a green light from any studio today.

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Sandra Hamlett @shamlett.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

A little whispered inspiration at one of my favorite local cafes while working on my novel after grabbing coffee with a friend.

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Sandra Hamlett @shamlett.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

I discovered my local @buffalolibrary.bsky.social has an extensive collection of Criterion Collection films. I’ve let most of the streaming services go. Amazon Prime was the last to go. I’d forgotten how great DVDs are with commentaries and trailers.

Seconds a John Frankenheimer film starring Rock Hudson

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Sandra Hamlett @shamlett.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

Google’s AI informed me that the writer T.S. Eliot’s second wife Valerie died in a car explosion on Law & Order SVU. If AI is the future, I’m going back to the encyclopedia.

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Sandra Hamlett @shamlett.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

So why hasn’t Anna Delvey (Sorkin), an actual criminal who over stayed her visa while committing crimes been deported? Wasn’t all of this supposed to be about getting rid of criminals?

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Sandra Hamlett @shamlett.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

It was great to go to the Central Library in downtown Buffalo today to see so many kids and teenagers there for the first day of spring break.

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Sandra Hamlett @shamlett.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Took a 6 mile walk to Canalside this morning with Stella. She doesn't look it but she's 12 now and still loves a long walk (as long as the weather is nice and it's not Buffaloing too much)

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Sandra Hamlett @shamlett.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

My new favorite hobby is using Amazon like a search engine. If I'm looking up new craft books, I see if my library has them. If they don't a make a request for them to purchase and now everyone has access!

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Sandra Hamlett @shamlett.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

My temperature has shot back up above 101 and walking in my apartment is exhausting but on the plus side Instacart delivered two huge unripe pineapples I didn’t ask for or pay for

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Nina Turner @ninaturner.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

🚨BOYCOTT ALERT 🚨 STARTING FEBRUARY 1st, MY ORGANIZATION WE ARE SOMEBODY IS CALLING ON A MASS BOYCOTT OF ALL TARGET STORES. Yesterday, Target announced that they are rolling back diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

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Alice Wright Librarian @booksky-1.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Do your local library a kindness! Share this if you love and support libraries and librarians (don’t forget your school library & librarian, too!) 😊📚 Thank you to all the library workers who keep the magic alive—you’re true heroes! ✨💚

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Sandra Hamlett @shamlett.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

I just finished up the third round of interviews for a new job and it has been an incredible experience. The questions were thoughtful. They were genuinely interested in me and sharing what they love about the company, a rarity in today’s job market.

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Sandra Hamlett @shamlett.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

Stop already! A.I. is like soy in the late 90s and early 00s just toss it into everything- food, skin/hair care products, and clothing. It seems like every company is claiming some kind of A.I. tech but too few are able to explain how and why it’s being utilized beyond talking points.

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