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@lisackaplan
One of the main things one of the library social workers featured here said is that simply “using the phone” is one of the main services they offer. Thx for sharing this experience.
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"There is still a belief that the popular vote has any relevance to this entire affair. It's a game of electoral college blocking and tackling." Hearing some reality/tough love from
@therickwilson
on the
#NYTReadalong
and great insight from
@steveschale
too.
@sree
@neilparekh
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I’ve been working since early, so my hair is still only hat-worthy, but it’s
#WearOrange
day all day long for me.
For my grandson …
For my daughter who works at a school …
For my BIL who died by suicide with a gun …
I “keep going”
@MomsDemand
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@erinblogan
Not a solution, more of an agreement, but this via
@Relando_TJ
speaks to that. I’m really glad you found someone —->
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"Democracy is a verb." Here's a sentiment I embrace wholeheartedly as a citizen AND a lover of language. Thank you,
@phillipasoo
and
@hamiltonmusical
cast.
#HamFam
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If you're in Leon County/Tallahassee, today is your day to vote in the primary (7 a.m. - 7 p.m.). For info, click on
@leonvotes
or visit .
#LeonVotes
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It was very meaningful to me to meet
@shannonrwatts
today at the FL
@MomsDemand
advocacy day & say "thank you."
The flower I'm holding represents my brother-in-law Chuck, who died by gun suicide. He's one of many reasons this is important to me.
#FlaPol
#MomsAreEverywhere
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I am reminded, after today, that as incredibly imperfect as our system is, I was able to walk into the offices of 2 diametrically opposed legislators and state my case.
This
@MomsDemand
day will stay with me for a long time.
#FlaPol
#MomsAreEverywhere
Goodnight all. 💚😴
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@chrissyteigen
Shrimp. Not that it matters to you, but they're zero points on WW, so I would be able to eat more LOL
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“My son’s story isn’t finished. I consider
#StandYourGround
&
#PermitlessCarry
#JimCrow
laws.” - Dominic Broadus, father of gun violence victim DJ Broadus, speaking to
@MomsDemand
advocates.
#JusticeForDJ
#FlaPol
#MomsAreEverywhere
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“Every Floridian deserves the freedom to be safe from gun violence” -
@FentriceForFL
@MomsDemand
#FlaPol
#MomsAreEverywhere
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@shannonrwatts
@JoyVBehar
@MomsDemand
I wish I could just wear red because it’s my favorite color, but it’s often because of my commitment to
#EndGunViolence
. Here’s the most recent: fighting the
#PermitlessCarry
proposed law in Florida.
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There's nowhere else I would have been last night than at City Hall with my fellow Tallahassee & Leon County residents sharing a moment to honor survivors of gun violence and pledge to
#EndGunViolence
.
Please text ORANGE to 644-33 to join us!
#WearOrange
#FlaPol
@MomsDemand
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A couple years ago, I watched
@tiareports
talk w/
@therickwilson
&
@steveschale
via
#FBLive
. A few things have changed on the nat'l front since then, and
@sree
will be chatting w/them tomorrow on the
#NYTReadalong
to get their perspective! cc:
@neilparekh
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BIG congratulations to
@MomsDemand
#GunSenseCandidate
Mayor-Elect
@DonnaDeegan
on a spectacular win!!
I’m happy for her because she’ll be so good for Jacksonville BUT mostly I am grateful to know such a wonderful human being. 💓
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Students from
#LeonHighSchool
.
“The last thing Florida should be doing is weakening its gun laws.”
@MomsDemand
@StudentsDemand
#FlaPol
#MomsAreEverywhere
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For yrs, gun sellers have exploited loopholes in our background check system that let 'em sell guns online & at gun shows w/o conducting background checks. As a FL
@MomsDemand
vol, I know we can change that.
Tell
@ATFHQ
to close the gun sale loophole by texting CHECKS to 644-33!
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“Honor them with action” -
@MaxwellFrostFL
at the
@MomsDemand
press conference.
#FlaPol
#MomsAreEverywhere
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“We come together to say ‘not one more’” loss to
#GunViolence
.
Thx
@AnnaForFlorida
for speaking to the
@MomsDemand
Florida advocates today.
#FlaPol
#MomsAreEverywhere
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I am already sorry we only have until 10 a.m. with
@therickwilson
and
@steveschale
to talk about the state of our country. Join the
#NYTReadalong
now to hear about their take (and at 10 a.m. for
@drkanikamonga
).
@sree
@neilparekh
@stevederive
We're live with the
#NYTReadalong
with
@TheRickWilson
,
@SteveSchale
and
@DrKanikaMonga
. Produced by
@neilparekh
@paulakiger
and
@stevederive
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@HamiltonMusical
"If you stand for nothing, Burr, what'll you fall for?" This election made us ALL examine what we stood for. Arguably, some people fell for untruths and divisive choices.
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Thank you, Madam
@VP
, for prioritizing gun violence prevention & joining us at our upcoming Gun Sense University!
As a Florida
@MomsDemand
volunteer, I appreciate you coming to Tallahassee earlier this year AND your leadership! It'll take all of us to
#EndGunViolence
.
#GSU2023
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Be still my
#advocacy
heart. A thrill to hear from
@drtedros
as part of the
@results_tweets
conference. He has 4 asks of the attendees, and one is the need for national unity and global solidarity.
#Voices4Results
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I joined
@MomsDemand
fm Tallahassee, Fla., in the movement to end gun violence to fight for my daughter to have a safer workplace (school); I'm proud to call President Biden an ally!
Thx for taking meaningful action to save lives
@POTUS
–you're what a gun sense champ looks like!
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Thank you
@GValimont
&
@ItoJamie
for setting up this display representing the 4,270 Floridians who are shot and survive every year. Our
@MomsDemand
advocates will add more flowers as our day goes on. We’ve all been affected by
#gun
violence.
#FlaPol
#MomsAreEverywhere
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This National Gun Violence Survivors Week, I'm thinking of my brother-in-law Chuck (pictured here to Wayne's left), who died by suicide using a gun within weeks of taking this pic.
Read survivors’ stories & share yours at .
#GVSurvivorsWeek
@Everytown
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Today, listening to
@yourewrongabout
, I had to play the Carpenters to give the ep context & I started singing along. I haven’t sung in the car just for fun in forever. Something about welcoming our healthy grandson yesterday made everything feel lighter.
Goodnight all. 💚😴
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@TheRickWilson
@amazon
Considering that
#Amazon
Prime always delivers when it says it will and all ....
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10 yrs ago,
@MomsDemand
began their advocacy work in gun violence prevention. I joined them in FL b/c a) I want my daughter who works at a school to be safe & b) I lost my BIL to firearm-related suicide.
Join me for the next 10 by texting READY to 644-33 today!
#10YearsOfMoms
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@TimHerrera
Do you know how agonizing it was to do that (and enter contests) on a ROTARY DIAL PHONE?! 👵🏻
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Florida
@MomsDemand
volunteers are gearing up to advocate for gun safety in 2022, and you should join us!
On February 27, we’re hosting Day of Action events in 10 communities around the state. Find the event nearest you, and sign up: .
#MomsAreEverywhere
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I'm watching
@ShannonrWatts
and
@FerrellZabala
kick off
#10YearsOfMoms
! That’s 10 years of action, 10 years of community, and 10 years of change.
Be part of the next 10 years! Text READY to 644-33 to start taking action in your community today with
@MomsDemand
!
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Adding my brother-in-law’s picture to the memory board at
@MomsDemand
Florida Advocacy Day. He died by gun suicide — one of the reasons I do this work.
#FlaPol
#MomsAreEverywhere
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@DanaBashCNN
@OutFrontCNN
I have so much admiration for
#EvelynYang
for sharing this. We *all* think we would throw a chair at an abuser and run away, but it's not so easy when you're in the midst of the abuse, esp. w/a trusted figure. She is courageous to share this.
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“A community is what it takes to make change.” - Jennifer Blyther for
@MomsDemand
#FlaPol
#MomsAreEverywhere
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Armed extremism – enabled by the gun lobby's "guns everywhere" agenda – is on the rise here in Florida and across the country.
@MomsDemand
volunteers like me are working hard to protect our democracy from threats of political gun violence. JOIN US: text READY to 644-33.
IN TODAY’S MIAMI HERALD: Our reimagined newspaper features an in-depth look at Florida’s outsized role in providing recruits for militant groups like the Proud Boys, the Oath Keepers, Three Percenters and neo-Nazis. 🧵
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Welcome to the 2022 Florida legislative session,
@AllisonTantFL
and
@LoranneAusley
! As a
@MomsDemand
volunteer (and devoted friend!) from
#Tallahassee
, I’m fondly remembering pre-pandemic lobby days and excited to work w/you this year to help
#EndGunViolence
.
@Everytown
#FlaPol
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Katie Boggs of
#NASA
discusses trying to become independent of earth to exist on Mars
#NASAMarsDay
#JourneyToMars
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Gun suicide claims the lives of more than 23K Americans yearly-nearly 2/3 of all gun deaths.
My brother-in-law Chuck is among those lost.
During
#SuicidePrevention
Awareness Mo, honor those living with the heartbreak suicide leaves behind at .
@Everytown
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My niece spoke in 2011 about the loss of her father to firearm suicide. It's one of many reasons I am a
@MomsDemand
volunteer. Read her story here: ...
And learn more here:
#GVSurvivorsWeek
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@realDonaldTrump
@morgantking
This is the least presidential thing I have ever read in my life. And the past year has had many options from which to choose.
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Kicking things off for
@MomsDemand
Florida Advocacy Day — thx
@khathaway1
and Jennifer for your leadership.
“We will stand with you today and the days after.”
#FlaPol
#MomsAreEverywhere
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Gun violence is robbing America of our future.
@DeniseH39659433
and I
#WearOrange
on National Gun Violence Awareness Day because children in this country deserve better.
@MomsDemand
@everytown
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“There is nothing patriotic about lowering our standards. We will not stand idly by.”
College student Alexis Dorman on the proposed
#PermitlessCarry
legislation.
@MomsDemand
@StudentsDemand
#FlaPol
#MomsAreEverywhere
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I’m a
@MomsDemand
volunteer in Florida and I stand with the
#TennesseeThree
because I want children (and staff) to be safe at school. I want fewer deaths by gun suicide.
#TNLeg
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We are so grateful you came to Tallahassee to share these remarks. As a
@MomsDemand
advocate, I also appreciate your acknowledgement of the tragedy in Monterey Park and thank you for your commitment to preventing gun violence.
America is a promise of freedom and liberty—not for some, but for all.
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I am *so* tired of ppl being self-righteous about “that’s why I never check bags” when someone’s luggage is lost. Congrats on your ability to stretch a pair of underwear 8 days but we aren’t all so “gifted.” (Sidenote: I want to learn to pack better too; it’s not always easy)
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It was cold the day I took this pic; it'll be warm this Mother’s Day Weekend.
No matter the season, we need you.
@MomsDemand
volunteers are organizing events to put pressure on Congress to reinstate the assault weapons ban!
Add your voice by texting RALLY to 644-33!
#FedUp
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I started Florida Advocacy Day today with the Capitol behind me, then joined fellow
@MomsDemand
volunteers AT the Capitol making sure gun violence prevention is a top priority in Florida.
JOIN US at our next event by texting READY to 644-33!
#MomsAreEverywhere
#FlaPol
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Kang Tae-oh has the most incredibly expressive face.
(This is a bad example but the quickest pic I could grab)
#ExtraordinaryAttorneyWoo
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“When the conscience of moms comes to those who think they wield power, there’s an inner sanctum that can be reached. Let the power speak.” - Lyle Grandison, Circle of Brotherhood
@MomsDemand
#FlaPol
#MomsAreEverywhere
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I gained the title “mother-in-law” today. My MIL was ah-mazing and set a really high bar. Something to aspire to. Goodnight all. 💚😴
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@Brymerican
And I’m a seriously crazy turn of events, I (in FL) think I know your friend if it’s
@SpaHa_Soul
— because life is nuts!
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Thanks for your patience, everyone.
Thrilled to introduce Shepherd James, born on 4/12/23. Everyone is healthy and happy. What a blessing. 💙
Today, listening to
@yourewrongabout
, I had to play the Carpenters to give the ep context & I started singing along. I haven’t sung in the car just for fun in forever. Something about welcoming our healthy grandson yesterday made everything feel lighter.
Goodnight all. 💚😴
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Supporters gathered tonight right before City Hall in Tallahassee, FL, was lit orange for
#WearOrange
. So glad these folks turned out to honor survivors and commit to a world with less gun violence.
@MomsDemand
@Everytown
#WearOrange
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Be confident in your
#writing
.
This is one of 3 messages from
@MicroFlashFic
in a guest post on my blog. Brevity in writing is an art. It has never been more important as so much content floods our inboxes.
More on confidence (and the other 2 tips):
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“Too many Floridians have grieved after horrific mass shootings and too many families are have been victimized by gun violence that doesn’t even make the news.”
@FerrellZabala
@MomsDemand
#FlaPol
#MomsAreEverywhere
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I have a kid with a master’s degree (and a job and a wedding next week). So happy for her/proud. 🎓🙌
Goodnight all. 💚😴
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I’m slightly emotionally tired — and just coming to terms with that — after losing my dad last month. Grief doesn’t have a timetable.
Goodnight all. 💚🍻
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Reflecting on meeting w/
@senpizzo
last yr to discuss gun violence prevention measures w/fellow
@momsdemand
vols. My schedule keeps me from participating tomorrow, but you (and I) can advocate 365/24/7
JOIN US at our next event by texting READY to 644-33 to get involved!
#FlaPol
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So looking forward to having
@charlesmblow
with us on the
#NYTReadalong
1/31 at 8:30 a.m. ET. (The show will be available for replay too!) ⬇️
1/x
@CharlesMBlow
from
@nytopinion
is this week's guest on
@Sree
's Sunday
#NYTReadalong
. The Devil You Know was published this week.
Watch live (Sun, 8:30am ET) or on replay.
FB:
YT:
LI:
TW:
Live on Sunday
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I'm a Florida
@MomsDemand
volunteer. Today we are calling our senators to tell them to
#ConfirmChipman
as ATF director. He’d be the most qualified ATF director our nation has seen.
JOIN US! Text CHIPMAN to 644-33 to call your senators and tell them to vote YES on David Chipman.
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@blu03boy
@ratemyskyperoom
@sbg1
@peterbakernyt
They're a married couple broadcasting from their own home.
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I just got to thank
@jakewoodtr
in person for all
@teamrubicon
did after
#HurricaneMichael
and only hope he knows how deeply grateful our part of Florida is. (I was also on a mission from a group I’m in that did a TR fundraiser, hence the check 💫.)
#850Strong
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I joined
@MomsDemand
because kids should be creating, not doing lockdown drills. We’ve made real progress, but today’s SCOTUS case puts that at risk. The NRA’s extreme agenda threatens our constitutional rights & safety — the Supreme Court must reject it.
#GunLawsSaveLives
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Thank you to Marley, Megan and Emily (apologies if I misspelled your names!) for presenting into about the BeSmart campaign to promote responsible gun ownership to the
#Tallahassee
@MomsDemand
monthly meeting.
#MomsAreEverywhere
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Late night honest tweets. I am so moved by
@DavidMuir
’s goodbye thoughts to
@EVargasTV
. That respectful, heartfelt “you know how I feel about you” spoke volumes. 😢
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It's one of my fave days of the year:
#CityHallSelfie
day w/
@elgl50
! I love my town/county & am happy to join the fun. Thx
@ccpedicabs
for helping out with this pic.
Would love to see other local friends post today!
@cityoftlh
@leoncounty
@johndaileytlh
@rickminor
@alisonfaris
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Today is the four-year mark as we remember
#Parkland
, both those lost and the survivors whose lives were indelibly changed. That tragedy is one of many reasons I am a Florida
@MomsDemand
volunteer.
Get involved here:
#HonorWithAction
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Officially a mother-in-law two times over now. Prayers for a lifetime of happiness for Tenley and Stewart. 💒
Goodnight all. 💚😴
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Today’s
@CharityMiles
were for
@everymomcounts
in gratitude for the birth of Shepherd 💙
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The
#deadline
to register to
#vote
in Florida is 10/9. If you think it's difficult, time-consuming, or boring, think again. You can do it on an iPad at a favorite social spot, for example, or here: .
#registertovote
#showuptovote
#ad
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We’re not asking for political courage, we’re asking for common sense in the face of the potential cost of gun violence. -
@CHunschofsky
@MomsDemand
#FlaPol
#MomsAreEverywhere
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Threw on my
#TallahasseeProud
shirt to visit city hall and grab a pic for
#CityHallSelfie
day! Would love to see other pix today. Staying in due to the pandemic? Take a
#CityHomeSelfie
. As always, furry
#LocalGov
fans are welcome 🐶🐱
#CityHallSelfieDay
#CityHall
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This year will be my very first
#WearOrange
and I’m most looking forward to joining others who want to see a safer childhood for our kids. Join me and find a Wear Orange event near you by texting ORANGE to 644-33 or going to .
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I’ve made some sacrifices of money and position right now to be available for him. I’ll never regret a second.
Goodnight all. 💚😴
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"Giving children a chance to have education, health access -- all the different things
@UNICEF
does -- is what I want to help to do with my platform."
Thank you for your involvement w/UNICEF &
@shotatlife
(and for interviewing UNICEF's Robin Nandy),
@jlin7
!
#ThisIsOurShot
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So grateful for the opportunity to meet President and Mrs. Carter. Wishing him a happy birthday!!
#39turns93
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Lauren Spierer has been missing for 12 years 7 months and 2 weeks.
Happy birthday, Lauren.
Always thinking of you, Rob, Charlene and Rebecca.
#FindLauren
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Up until today, the only pic I had of myself from the wedding was one of me holding a beer (cc:
@TLHBeerSociety
/
@GeorgiaBeerCo
). Got a second today — me with the groom’s mom. 🙂
Goodnight all. 💚😴
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It's easy to hold back from advocacy b/c you think you don't know enough. Stop thinking that way! There's always someone to help you (example:
@momsdemand
/
@studentsdemand
advocates in this pic). Happy to support
#WearOrange
and
@Everytown
and keep learning from Tallahassee, Fla.
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For fun, this is a pic of my daughter on grad school graduation day, under a promo pic of her posted in the
@valdostastate
tunnel — taken probably in 2015.
Goodnight all. 💚😴
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Thank you to Zoe from Rep. David Smith’s office for meeting with Shana and me on
@MomsDemand
Florida Advocacy Day. The issues are tough but hearing each other out is a start.
#FlaPol
#MomsArwEverywhere
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I know very few of you here in my Twitterverse knew my dad. He would have been quite the Tweeter if he had chosen to be on this platform (😉). He would have hated the 280-character limit, though!
Grateful for his stories & his love.
Goodnight all. 💚😴
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I worried for about 30 minutes when originally asked about taking today off to babysit. But … the work will still be there and grandbabies change at the speed of light. I made the right choice. 💙
Goodnight all. 💚😴
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A therapist told me once in the midst of a layoff that I should tell my daughter we couldn't afford dance anymore. Watching her dance tonight ... still ... at 22 ... and teach other little kids to love/respect
#art
... was worth the craziness of figuring it all out. 👯♀️
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@amandamull
Someone may have already shared this in ALL these comments but in case not, there's a nice compilation/explanation here.
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