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AAS/BS/MS; Wife & Mom; Army Vet๐Ÿช–Fire Captain๐Ÿง‘๐Ÿพโ€๐Ÿš’Published Writer; ๐ŸšซDMs! Violinist; Marathoner; Swimmer; Organ Donor; From My Heart, 2My Familyโ™ฅ๏ธ

DMV; PROUD BLACK & CHEROKEE
Joined December 2016
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Holiday season will be heavier 4many who are missing loved ones๐ŸฅบHope u try 2keep ur head up/focus on the good memories๐ŸฅนU don't have 2pretend 2b ok, it's ok not 2b ok. I don't know the right words 2help ur pain, but I know ur pain is real๐Ÿ™๐Ÿพ#Grief
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Walking into November like a boss! ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿพ
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When the sky opens up & a rainbow of sweets come tumbling down๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿซ
As we do each year with our sister agency @DCDPR, we are proud to join together for candy drops as a safe/fun activity for District youth. At Oxon Run Park, Kennedy Rec Center, and Reservoir Park Comm. Center Trucks 4 and 8 made it happen. Thank you to all who joined us.
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When your candy bag is full, & the clock "falls" back (Daylight Saving Time). Keep your home safe & on the right track. Test your smoke alarm(s) & CO detector(s) too. Have a great weekend, be safe, & Happy Halloween to you๐Ÿฆ‹
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Yes, but it was a coin or 2, never a dollar. So I decided I could get more money by making more teeth fall out. I was "determined" 2make it happen, til my oldest brother explained a few things me๐Ÿคฆ๐Ÿพโ€โ™€๏ธ
Replying to @GhettoBasquiat
19.) Did your parents give you money from the Tooth Fairy?
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Recently made potato chips in air fryer, f/potatoes grown in my garden๐Ÿ˜‹crispy, light, fresh, no heavy fried, no chemicals. Can make air fried tortillas, working on corn chips. Already can make dips. Store prices motivated me 2do this๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿพ #DIY
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10/28/26 Honoring all 1st responders๐Ÿซก FF, Military, 911, PD, Drs/Nurses, etc. Most don't think abt them til needed. But it's ok, they stand watch in the background til needed. Others think abt them daily, their sacrifices, losses, saves, mental/physical challenges... ๐Ÿš’๐Ÿš‘๐Ÿช–๐Ÿ‘ฎ๐Ÿพโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿพโ€โš•๏ธ
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๐Ÿ“ข 10/27/1951; Happy 75th birthday to Mrs. Jayne Kennedy Overton! True beauty never fades! ๐ŸŽ‚๐Ÿฅ‚๐ŸŽ (CBS NFL Today, 1978-1980; Greatest Sports Legends, 1982-1988). Plus, a range of other accomplishments โ™ฅ๏ธ
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My Crown is not made of gold & jewels๐Ÿ‘‘it's invisible & made of strength, resiliance, stress, responsibility, anxiety, self-belief, etc. When the world "rattles" me I straighten my crown & keep gracefully moving๐Ÿ’ช๐ŸพBcuz..."It is the head that's where's the crown" #LivingLife
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Long over due but has made it's debut. The Desert Shield/Desert Storm Memorial in DC officially open 2the public๐Ÿซก ndswm.org
At the Desert Shield/Storm Memorial
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Community connection๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿพ
DC Fire and EMS, serving goes beyond emergencies. Lt. Briana Johnson brought a Lil' Free Library to Engine Co. 14, offering neighborhood children free books and school supplies. A small gesture making a BIG impact and inspiring the next generation!
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When discipline, grit, & heart are front & center๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿพ We. Are. Ready! ๐Ÿ‘Ÿ #ThePeoplesMarathon
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๐Ÿ‘€ I wholeheartedly agree with the judge. She did not mince words & called it like she saw it.
She paid $6,000 for his education, stood by him through a 20-year prison sentence, and helped him rebuild his life. The moment he got a job, he dumped her and body-shamed her on national TV. The audacity is unbelievable. She stood by him when he had nothing, and this is how he repaid her? She deserves so much better. The judgeโ€™s reality check at the end was necessary. What do you think? ๐Ÿ’ฌ C & Q โœ๏ธ๐Ÿพ ๐‘ณ๐’Š๐’‡๐’† ๐’…๐’Š๐’…๐’โ€™๐’• ๐’ƒ๐’“๐’†๐’‚๐’Œ ๐’–๐’” - ๐’Š๐’• ๐’•๐’‚๐’–๐’ˆ๐’‰๐’• ๐’–๐’”. ๐‘ฎ๐’–๐’‚๐’“๐’… ๐’š๐’๐’–๐’“ ๐’‘๐’†๐’‚๐’„๐’† ๐’…๐’‚๐’Š๐’๐’š.
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I met a talkative 4 yr old today, & he told me a joke.... What do u call a witch who lives on the beach? A sandwitch! ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ I'll see myself out๐Ÿคฆ๐Ÿพโ€โ™€๏ธ
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Bcuz ppl look diff don't mean they s/b treated bad. All physical bodies bleed, have the same needs, senses, diseases, etc. ๐Ÿค”I wonder what kind of world this would be if we treated ppl the way we want 2b treated.
Six officers from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department face termination after an investigation uncovered a secret text thread filled with uses of the N-word, plans to shoot at Black residents, and a contest to see who could pull over the most Black drivers. It was reported that one of the officers involved even bragged to colleagues that their texts โ€œsound like a Klan rally.โ€ The six unnamed officers face suspension without pay pending hearings before the cityโ€™s Civil Service Board. This recent exposure further highlights how systemic racism permeates American law enforcement.
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Due to texture, I cannot eat... grits, okra, oysters, liver, sardines, avocados, cottage cheese, licorice, etc. ๐Ÿคฎ
What food can you not eat because of the texture?
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๐Ÿ‘€....Hollywood could not have written a better ending! ๐Ÿ˜€ "Play it again, Sam!" #RavensFlock
KYLE HAMILTON CALLS GAME!!!!!!!!!!!!
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A Raven๐Ÿฆnamed Poe & a Falcon๐Ÿฆ…named Freddie walked into a sports bar. That's all she wrote..... #RavensFlock
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