HS English teacher, writer, voracious reader, proud queer, collector of commemorative state plates; I also enjoy overalls, roller skates, figure skates, and romance. shellywalstonwrites.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/sshankya.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/sshankya.bsky.social/post/3mznkslvmuc2s@rockerskating.com Good morning! Can you explain to me the score box information for the Golden Waltz, please? What does the 1ST SEC B mean? I understand the Key Points portion, but not this first bit.06 Nov 2026 14:11 +0000at://did:plc:cjgp3dkzerdbyn52yeowd5sp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mznkslvmuc2shttps://bsky.app/profile/sshankya.bsky.social/post/3mtzrfvzhas2dWhat's made you happy this week?? Bertie got a new tennis ball, and she's chuffed.27 Aug 2026 02:10 +0000at://did:plc:cjgp3dkzerdbyn52yeowd5sp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtzrfvzhas2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/sshankya.bsky.social/post/3mtum2xxlas23CLOSE UP! MOM, I WANT A CLOSE UP!25 Aug 2026 00:51 +0000at://did:plc:cjgp3dkzerdbyn52yeowd5sp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtum2xxlas23https://bsky.app/profile/sshankya.bsky.social/post/3mtrmyh6yik27Took these two to the dog park this morning. The afternoon has been full of naps.23 Aug 2026 20:30 +0000at://did:plc:cjgp3dkzerdbyn52yeowd5sp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtrmyh6yik27https://bsky.app/profile/sshankya.bsky.social/post/3msmpz7g2fc2lI finished up the top of the #quilt I started in mid-July. It goes to the quilter this week! So excited!09 Aug 2026 04:15 +0000at://did:plc:cjgp3dkzerdbyn52yeowd5sp/app.bsky.feed.post/3msmpz7g2fc2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/sshankya.bsky.social/post/3msiqp3dass2qJust Bertie being adorable. I'm gonna miss my summer mornings with her.07 Aug 2026 14:17 +0000at://did:plc:cjgp3dkzerdbyn52yeowd5sp/app.bsky.feed.post/3msiqp3dass2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/sshankya.bsky.social/post/3msdmkvyooc2oJust Tilda, ready to tackle the day!05 Aug 2026 13:20 +0000at://did:plc:cjgp3dkzerdbyn52yeowd5sp/app.bsky.feed.post/3msdmkvyooc2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/sshankya.bsky.social/post/3ms5flpayuc2pBlep. Tilda hopes you all had a lovely weekend. Goodnight.03 Aug 2026 01:59 +0000at://did:plc:cjgp3dkzerdbyn52yeowd5sp/app.bsky.feed.post/3ms5flpayuc2phttps://bsky.app/profile/sshankya.bsky.social/post/3mrxvzxerdk2yWho is ready for a tomato martini???31 Jul 2026 21:37 +0000at://did:plc:cjgp3dkzerdbyn52yeowd5sp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrxvzxerdk2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/sshankya.bsky.social/post/3mrlav2bou224I'm looking for someone to listen to and give editorial-type #feedback on Season 1 of my #podcast. Anyone know anyone who could help out? #editor #inquiry #queery26 Jul 2026 20:47 +0000at://did:plc:cjgp3dkzerdbyn52yeowd5sp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrlav2bou224https://bsky.app/profile/sshankya.bsky.social/post/3mrjha4jloc24Birthday bowling family time!26 Jul 2026 03:35 +0000at://did:plc:cjgp3dkzerdbyn52yeowd5sp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrjha4jloc24https://bsky.app/profile/sshankya.bsky.social/post/3mrbhxoeq2c2sSpent six hours sorting through 1" fabric squares from my great grandmother. Now to figure out what I'm going to do with these thousands of pieces. #quilt #quilting #antiquefabric22 Jul 2026 23:27 +0000at://did:plc:cjgp3dkzerdbyn52yeowd5sp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrbhxoeq2c2shttps://bsky.app/profile/sshankya.bsky.social/post/3mr7iloj4rc2uFront view and back view (because my mom says a quilt should look as good on the back as it does on the front...shout out to Pam, the perfectionist). #quilt #babyquilt #iron #perfectionism22 Jul 2026 04:33 +0000at://did:plc:cjgp3dkzerdbyn52yeowd5sp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr7iloj4rc2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/sshankya.bsky.social/post/3mr6bvvopbc2aThis knucklehead loves a car ride. #tilda #aussie21 Jul 2026 17:01 +0000at://did:plc:cjgp3dkzerdbyn52yeowd5sp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr6bvvopbc2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/sshankya.bsky.social/post/3mquczenpws2aBlocks are sewn together, now to lay it all out and pin it. Tilda for scale. #quilt #babyquilt17 Jul 2026 17:54 +0000at://did:plc:cjgp3dkzerdbyn52yeowd5sp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mquczenpws2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/sshankya.bsky.social/post/3mqsrvvwlh22tSpent most of the day working on a baby quilt for my bestie. Spectacular. #crafts #quilts #viking17 Jul 2026 03:15 +0000at://did:plc:cjgp3dkzerdbyn52yeowd5sp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqsrvvwlh22thttps://bsky.app/profile/sshankya.bsky.social/post/3mqq55s6xvc25Sometimes when I'm getting ready for bed and I flip back the covers, I sing "Turn Down for What?!?" to myself. Because of turn down services at hotels. Only I'm at home. (And THEN this is what I think of when I sing it. #jimmyma #figureskating) https://youtu.be/6EK2tbnXIA8?is=3RscVrJAZoSFvAUq16 Jul 2026 01:58 +0000at://did:plc:cjgp3dkzerdbyn52yeowd5sp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqq55s6xvc25https://bsky.app/profile/sshankya.bsky.social/post/3mqoxqdane22oI was at Edinburgh Castle a little over a month ago in St. Margaret's Chapel, having a meditative moment, and a woman sketched me during my quiet time. I kind of want to be there again today. But, like, without all the people. Just me and the space and sun and quiet.15 Jul 2026 14:49 +0000at://did:plc:cjgp3dkzerdbyn52yeowd5sp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqoxqdane22ohttps://bsky.app/profile/sshankya.bsky.social/post/3mqno576q4k2cWe had really good nap vibes today.15 Jul 2026 02:24 +0000at://did:plc:cjgp3dkzerdbyn52yeowd5sp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqno576q4k2chttps://bsky.app/profile/sshankya.bsky.social/post/3mqig7f56gc2vCourtyard jazz. And a surprisingly lovely evening in July.13 Jul 2026 00:19 +0000at://did:plc:cjgp3dkzerdbyn52yeowd5sp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqig7f56gc2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/sshankya.bsky.social/post/3mq5wrgxkoc2fPainting the bathroom for my wife's birthday. It's gonna look like 1980s Florida in there. In the best way.08 Jul 2026 20:16 +0000at://did:plc:cjgp3dkzerdbyn52yeowd5sp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq5wrgxkoc2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/sshankya.bsky.social/post/3mq42ljifmk2pTook myself for a short walk, and these two!! Ohhh, Bertie is not supposed to be on the couch!08 Jul 2026 02:19 +0000at://did:plc:cjgp3dkzerdbyn52yeowd5sp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq42ljifmk2phttps://bsky.app/profile/sshankya.bsky.social/post/3mpm4e6eq222tAce of Pentacles today. Feels like the universe is telling me to take it slow and keep it close to home.01 Jul 2026 18:08 +0000at://did:plc:cjgp3dkzerdbyn52yeowd5sp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpm4e6eq222thttps://bsky.app/profile/sshankya.bsky.social/post/3mpkfpys5dc2kAmen. [contains quote post or other embedded content]01 Jul 2026 01:50 +0000at://did:plc:cjgp3dkzerdbyn52yeowd5sp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpkfpys5dc2khttps://bsky.app/profile/sshankya.bsky.social/post/3m5hryogdhc2gGonna be in #Denver this weekend, and I'm looking for suggestions on places to watch #SkateAmerica #figureskating. Suggestions please please please. #GPUSA #GPUSA25 #GrandPrix12 Nov 2025 23:18 +0000at://did:plc:cjgp3dkzerdbyn52yeowd5sp/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5hryogdhc2g