Mary Bailey

Human being. Mom. English Teacher (NY). Staunch Advocate for Education. Michigan-born. Spartan fan always. St. Lawrence Riverrat by choice. Opinions My Own.

[Mary Bailey @ode2snow]

@Avabelly__ So instead of a neighborhood of mutual respect, there's a race to fill peaceful, summer days with noise whether there's an urgency or not. No lawn is THAT important. Instead of respecting each property owner and their right for peace, the selfish ones punish everyone.

[Mary Bailey @ode2snow]

@Avabelly__ Over the past 60 summers, my rural but "summer people" area, I have watched & HEARD how people have diminished respect for others. Without forward thinking elected officials, there's no recourse. Holidays, early mornings, evenings . . . Every single minute seems to be free game

[David Harns @DavidHarns]

If you want to change the way MSU (and UM and Wayne State) choose their trustees, there is a mechanism out there *right now* that could really make this happen, and quickly. Tell your legislators you support House Joint Resolution U of 2026:
https://t.co/VdbxaXCLMm

[Mary Bailey @ode2snow]

@TolentinoTeach Last day in NYS is June 26th😳🤦‍♀️ empathy appreciated

[Mary Bailey @ode2snow]

@end3of6days9 I have three in my kitchen because I live in an old camp with uneven walls. With no way to mount cabinets in a traditional sense, these are my cabinets!!! Highly recommend.

[Jason T. Williams @jtwill_76]

Ian Weikel was my best friend when we were lieutenants. A year older and also married, I looked up to him and tried to follow his example. If I’ve been a good husband and Army Officer, it is in large measure because of him.
Ian left this mortal world 20 years ago in April 2006 when an IED struck his vehicle near Taji, Iraq. I’ve worn his KIA bracelet 24/7 ever since as a reminder to be a good man. It’s well worn now and tough to read… on the rare occasion I do take it off, like to go through airport security, I have to put on my reading glasses to tell which way to put it on. There is probably some symbolism there about getting older, the years that have gone by, the life I’ve lived, and the presence Ian continues to have in my life. I’ve never really thought about it like that until now…
While Ian was KIA that day in Iraq, he lives forever in me and every soldier I’ve ever led. He lives forever in those who loved him. He lives forever at the USMA Rugby complex where they’ve retired his jersey. He lives forever at the elementary school named in his honor on Ft Carson.
If you’ve followed along with these posts this weekend, I appreciate it. I appreciate you taking the time to read & think about my friends. In that way, you have honored them. I saved Ian for last because I knew it would be tough. I owe him too much to accurately describe. Forever young and the best of all of us.

Again, if you’re still reading - thanks.

I really do hope you had a meaningful weekend.

[John Ʌ Konrad V @johnkonrad]

Took this photo right before closing at 4

2.5 million people read his name in the post below

Thousands prayed his name from home

Hundreds visited his grave today

Two dozen left flowers

Plus flags and @DNIGabbard’s challenge coin

America loves Alan Shaw

Say their name 🇺🇸

[Ivan Raiklin @IvanRaiklin]

During a layover in Detroit a few minutes ago, I experienced something magnificent. A truly special moment honoring our fallen on Memorial Day. 🇺🇸

[Not Your Average Liberal @NotAvgLiberal]

“We don’t take an oath to a King”….

“We don't take an oath to a wannabe dictator”

“We take an oath to the Constitution.…and we're willing to die to protect it"

- General Mark Milley
#MemorialDay

[Robert Sterling @RobertMSterling]

Yesterday, a Gold Star wife asked if anyone could send her a picture of her husband’s grave in Arlington.

Less than 24 hours later, @nicksortor didn’t just send her a video, he put flowers down.

There are lots of good people on this app. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.

[Mary Bailey @ode2snow]

@jenteach13 Count the reading teachers!! Students can't succeed if they cannot read.

[G-PA @IndianaGPA]

🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

l've always believed what we do in life echoes beyond us-and this story proves it.
Back in 1992, Timika Lindsay stepped onto the grounds of the U.S. Naval Academy, not knowing her journey would come full circle.
She served 30 years, rising to Navy Captain before retiring in 2021. But to me, her greatest impact wasn't just her rank—it was the example she set at home.
In May 2023, her daughter Elise walked across that very same stage in Annapolis, earning her commission as an Ensign. Same place, same pride-just a new generation stepping forward.
And just like that, history was made. The first African American mother and daughter to graduate from the Naval Academy in its
177-year history.
That's more than a milestone-it's legacy. A reminder that someone is always watching, always learning, and sometimes... following the path you helped create. 🇺🇸🇺🇸

Photo courtesy of https://t.co/VH6qiOr86F

[Boone Cutler 🦬🇺🇸 🦅 @boonecutler]

*** Call for Attendance
(Nashville, TN) ***

Join us in paying respect to Mr. Robert Rosenberg, U.S. Air Force Veteran, who will be laid to rest with full military honors. He was an unclaimed Veteran with no known family, and we invite the public to attend his service and show gratitude for his service to our country.

Location: Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery, 7931 McCrory Lane, Nashville, TN 37221

Service Date and Time: Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 1:00 PM

Let's come together to ensure he receives the farewell he deserves.

[Drunk Old Grad @DrunkOldGrad]

Wow.

[G-PA @IndianaGPA]

If you ever get the chance to go to Normandy, take it. Don't just visit it-take your time and let it sink in, because it is one of the most humbling experiences I've ever had.
Standing there, looking out across those beaches, you can almost feel the weight of what happened there. It's hard to fully understand what those soldiers went through until you're standing in that place, realizing the courage it took just to run toward that shore.
The beauty of Normandy is quiet and powerful, but so is the sacrifice it represents. The rows of white crosses, the history in the ground, the silence in the air-it all reminds you that freedom came at a tremendous cost.
It's the kind of place that stays with you long after you leave. It makes you grateful, reflective, and a little more aware of how much was given for the life we live today.

Normandy is more than a battlefield. It is a lesson in sacrifice, bravery, and remembrance. 🙏🇺🇸🙏

[SharrellAnne @SharrellAnne2]

This is probably a long shot, but if anybody happens to be in DC this weekend and plans on visiting Arlington, I would love to see a fresh photo of my husband’s grave in Section 60.

SSG Alan W. Shaw
Section 60, Grave 8451
B Co 1/12 Cav, 1st Cavalry Division
November 10, 1975 - February 9, 2007

There’s just something about knowing people still stop by, still say his name, still remember. 🇺🇸⭐🇺🇸

[Buffalo Bills @BuffaloBills]

Happy birthday @keoncoleman6! 🥳

[Justin Spiro @DarkoStateNews]

Coattail rider.
Bad temper.
Dirty.

That's the story you've heard about Draymond Green.

The best in the game tell a different story…

[Crystal Hope @CrystalHope1979]

🚨 Can you identify this woman?

Twice in the past two weeks, the honor-system sourdough farmstand Gone Astray Goods in Loveland, Colorado, has been targeted by the same woman. She was caught on surveillance video stealing fresh breads, jams, and oatmeal crème pies.

Stephanie Courville—a hardworking pregnant mother who bakes artisan sourdough loaves, cinnamon rolls, and homemade treats from scratch each week to support her family—is heartbroken.

This theft strikes directly at a small family business trying to earn an honest living. Stephanie already has identifying information on the woman and is actively pursuing leads, but she needs community help. If you recognize this woman or have any relevant video footage or details about similar thefts, please email Stephanie at [email protected].

If you support family-run stands, please share this post widely to help identify her and prevent further incidents.

Thank you for standing with hardworking local entrepreneurs. 💔 🍞