Absolutely extraordinary. The Democrats conceded *nothing* and got everything they demanded. They said no ICE/CBP funding, and that's precisely what happened. In other words, they did not cave. At all. But the GOP did—completely.

For those worried about Great White, he is basking in attention and doing fine.

Sharing this for the nice photos. I keep seeing Trainer Cherie DeVaux in her stable wear... Jose Ortiz accepting cheers from the crowd, DeVaux practically speechless at the sudden spotlight.

An exciting day in #KentuckyDerby history. Also, jockey Jose Ortiz won his first Derby, narrowly beating brother Irad on Renegade. Jose also won the Oaks on Friday. Congrats to all involved. What a great race.

"Hey, at least she's a physician..." educated at a for-profit degree mill medical college in the Dominican Republic; a promoter of supplements; being loudly touted as "pro-life" because she had a child at 17 (with a supportive family, lucky her). Oh, and a Fox News "expert." #SurgeonGeneralNominee

The phlox is blooming.

I really don't want to get into political stuff, but these are intensely political times: Dear fellow white people, don't stand up to an injustice done to another group because white people might be next. Stand up because it's an injustice. It's really not that complicated.

Today is a reminder that except for a brief period running roughly from Brown v. Board to Roe v. Wade, throughout its history the Supreme Court has been a reactionary force protecting the wealth of the wealthy and the power of the powerful, almost always hostile to equality and justice.

Today's useful word: BOONDOGGLE. (See also: BALLROOM.) www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/b...

The first single just dropped, and it’s the title track: Cy Coleman and David Zippel’s “With Every Breath I Take,” from their 1989 musical City of Angels: www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXME...

We continue to bleed expertise, and ethics. Everything is now coercion, with the goal of lining someone's pockets, at the expense of soft power and goodwill. Global health affects ALL of us, not just people in emerging nations. Short-term thinking means long-term bad outcomes for everyone.

This tree seems to be decorously crossing its limbs... #Graceful #Nature

93 Candles 🎂 today for one of my favourite entertainers & people — CAROL BURNETT. Amongst others she’s received 7 Golden Globes, a Grammy, 7 Emmy’s, 12 People's Choice Awards, 2 Peabody’s & a Tony.

Someone suggested there were politics/disagreements around the U.S. Bicentennial, so I dug out my diary from 1776, and discovered that I was too busy with college art projects and helping in the farm garden on weekends to note any controversies.

ESPN has coverage. www.espn.com/olympics/tra...

"Three young Barn Owls looking out of the quatrefoil of a church in North Norfolk."

The comments. I'm Howling. 😆😆😆

Yeah, things are terrible, but here are two woodcocks crossing the road... (Sound up). bsky.app/profile/vote...

Pennsylvania's appellate court confirmed that access to abortion is a fundamental right under the Pennsylvania Constitution. This decision is a win for all Pennsylvanians. The government shouldn't be making your healthcare decisions - you should. www.inquirer.com/news/pennsyl...

"This is an important thing to think about."

I wonder if the fact that the remaining women Cabinet members (McMahon and Rollins) are wealthy and more politically connected is why they haven't been fired? Oligarchs gonna oligarch...

We really don't deserve animals at all. Things are terrible in human behavior, but a mine-sniffing rat just got a statue. www.bbc.com/news/article...

Came home from Chicken BBQ dinner with my sister, pulled weeds in the back yard, picked violets and some late spring bulbs, and came inside to find the power was out. Called the electric co. and got angry with the voice-bot that couldn't parse my account no. 😠 Power was out about an hour.

As a PA voter with big regrets, I really fear Maine-ers getting "fettermanned." (In our defense, it was the F-man vs. Dr. Oz...) #Platner Ingrained racism, ableist, Nazi tats... is this the best on offer?

WITAF? Why would you cut shipments to the people fighting your illegal war? And care packages, FFS. www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

I volunteered at the #FoodPantry today, and this afternoon helped my sister's church people prep for the first chicken BBQ of the season. Both were short of volunteers. If you can volunteer for local groups, please do so. Everyone needs help, including the groups doing the helping. Thank you.

The Eastern Redbuds are blooming, and I so love them.

Wait... is this actually a qualified nominee? I don't know how to respond... bbc.com/news/article...

My dentist is in a town 35 minutes from my home. The gas station near his office had gas for a full dime less than the stations in my town. Why? Who TF knows? #StopTheWar #OpenTheStrait And while we're at it, #Impeach

Flour comes from a plant, sugar comes from a plant, and chocolate comes from a plant. So, basically a chocolate chip cookie is a salad. Thank you for coming to my Ted talk

In the past two weeks, I've added so many books to my "look for these" list. I need more lifetime to hunt for and read all the books! #Booksky #CurrentlyReading: Sargent by Stanley Olsen, collected from my Little Free Library (now defunct, sadly).

Judges are just done with the Boy Named "SUE." www.npr.org/2026/04/13/g...

CHRISTINA KOCH GREETING HER DOG AFTER RETURNING FROM THE MOON IM GONNA CRYYY 😭😭😭

Wow. 😮

There are no emojis sufficient for the amount of applause this deserves. Power to the People, Hungary!

I do love me some Richard Schiff, and boy, do I miss a world in which The West Wing seemed possible.

Just sharing this as a little reminder that so many things are not terrible, even a little.

Every single one of the astronauts who went to the moon and back on Artemis II was educated at a public school. Thinking of the teachers who poured into Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen tonight. You helped send a kid to the moon! 🌕 💛

@astrokatie.com I am pretty amazed at the sheer number of people involved in this recovery. I don't recall this level of personnel for Apollo.

Watching the recovery of the #ArtemisII capsule is making me want to dig out all of the Life and Look magazines I have stashed from the original Moon Shot days. I wonder if the silverfish have left anything to see...

#ArtemisII "You may now exit the aircraft. Please check your seat to make sure you have all of your belongings..."

All four astronauts standing in the aisle with their roller bags waiting for the door to open.

Kind of hilarious that the only two Artemis II issues were toilets, and radio comms on their splashdown/recovery. 😀 🚀

Artemis II is safely back on planet Earth after a picture perfect splashdown off San Diego.

We are moving into a stretch of June-like temperatures. It is only mid-April. What will August be like? Utilities costs are escalating rapidly.

Look at all that DEI sending astronauts around the moon.

Spent part of the day in an auto repair customer lounge, reading about the Grimke sisters, thanks to a post from @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social.