Senior kid just entered the chat, slamming the garage door and belting out show tunes like it's not everyone elses bedtime and this isn't his first high school musical. Rude, but kinda cool too.

Writers--I'm open to queries for the next few weeks. I'm looking for YA/MG/PB and adult and kid NF. Take a look at my #MSWL and see if we might be a good fit! manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/sh...

Tomorrow seems like a good day to teach my 5th grade about the Tulsa Race Massacre.

I am drafting with the TV off. Wife is running errands. Kiddo is playing Minecraft with friends. Ask me anything during the Superb Owl?

“Let’s talk about what Jesus said: Welcome the stranger. End of story. Case one. Drop the mic. And he didn’t say it to individuals — he said it to the nations.” #RevWilliamBarber #LiveTheGospel #WelcomeTheStranger #PrayForAmerica religionnews.com/2026/02/06/r...

"The beattitudes are the New Testament's version of the Ten Commandments from the Old Testament." Thanks for that message today, Father Joe. #Catholic

From tech titans to Wall Street power brokers and foreign dignitaries, a who's who of powerful men make appearances in the huge trove of documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations of Jeffrey Epstein. https://to.pbs.org/4rqWGy2

From my US House Rep. "Life is a gift worthy of protection ... at every stage. On January 31st, I, along with hundreds of other Nebraskans, will gather at our state capitol to affirm the dignity of every human life while acknowledging the responsibility we share to support every mother and family."

Anyone up for an #AskKidLit? Get your most pressing publishing questions answered! If you'd rather DM, just let me know!

I spent the day with 400 inspiring 8th graders in Laredo, Texas!! Thank you, Herrera Middle School, for selecting Louder Than Hunger as your One Book, One Grade!

“Winning” by get a commitment to outlaw something that’s already plainly lawless would peak Schumer-Jeffries leadership. Prove me wrong, Chuck and Hakeem.

For over a decade I've told friends and family that he's only capable of serving himself. His selfish devotion to money and power guides his thoughts, words, and actions. Those who still support him either don't know (not likely) or don't care.

All of this re: the nested skeet - Jeffries demanding ban on deportation. As I was telling @mikechenwriter.bsky.social, we're in a hinge moments - e.g. when lawmakers were frantically passing legislation after covid became a global pandemic. The willpower + public sentiment exists right now.

I have openings, and I'd love to help you! Reach out with any questions.

Once in a lifetime opportunity for an aspiring picture book author! Want your pb to be considered at Sourcebooks executive editor Manlove's editorial meeting? Melissa & I are offering a critique & Skip-the-Slush-Pile pass in the Publishing for Minnesota fundraiser! www.32auctions.com/organization...

Rest in Peace Alex Jeffrey Pretti🙏🏾 The VA ICU Nurses send him off right 💔

Here’s an overview of some of the deaths. This was early Jan and doesn’t include recent deaths. /1 www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...

Wasteful use of our honorable National Guard. Also, the optics are bad. Guarding national monuments? Weak sauce. Maybe they should be sent to Minnesota now where they can protect American citizens.

I loved this book!

America is not a Christian nation. America is currently a nation where authoritarians are using Christianity as a tool of oppression and self serving power.

The hats I wear these days.

My Scottsbluff St. Agnes 5th Grade class is getting a big dose of this along with Catholic Social Teaching tomorrow. Jesus came to love, serve, and sacrifice. I pray all Christians remember and live this. #MLKDay

Top of the charts at my house today

Look how those dancing and singing meanies are attacking ICE though

I.C.E. in Minnesota credit to my 16 y.o. for this comparison

gov jp very fragile

gift link to Atlantic article: on the problematic current lack of homeschooling oversight here in the states archive.is/2026.01.14-1...

In 3 weeks! Online via @highlightsfound.bsky.social: what submission strategies work, what doesn't, resources, query letter basics, case studies, handouts, and more! Recorded. $59. Please repost and otherwise spread the word. Registration is open: www.highlightsfoundation.org/workshop/suc...

Also: I've said it before, and I'll say it again: Publishing, let me write a media literacy book, I am begging you. I keep being told that there's no appetite for this... But how can there NOT be, when it's an urgent and pressing issue, especially with how we aggregate news + use of AI?

#Teachers #Librarians Schedule a Free 20 min Zoom-Virtual Author Visit for #WorldReadALOUDDay on February 4th! I'd love to read one of my #PBs to your students. DM for info. Books: Cows Can't Be Clowns. Grandpa's Barn. The Memory Jar.

Here's the podcast link for my appearance today on "The Mike Farwell Show" on @citynewskitchener with Brock Greenhalgh - kitchener.citynews.ca/audio/the-mi... You can hear Brock and I chatting about "The Doonies" from 1:28:01 - 1:39:36 on the recording 😁🔈 Have a magical Doonie day! 🍁✨📚

Dear #SNL #skit #writers. Please craft a scene where football coaches signal plays onto the field with ballet and yoga dance moves.

My 21yo daughter insisted I go to the Y and lift weights with her today. I did and now I won't be able to walk normally tomorrow. #legday

How I am walking out of 2015

Heroic Dog Saves Family Of 5 From Herb-Roasted Chicken https://theonion.com/heroic-dog-saves-family-of-5-from-herb-roasted-chicken/

"These words of Pope Benedict XVI remain a timely reminder that on earth, there is no room for God if there is no room for the human person. To refuse one is to refuse the other." Pope Leo XIV, Christmas Eve homily, Dec. 24, 2025. Image: Christ in the Rubble, by Kelly Latimore Icons

View from my deck on Christmas Eve.

Hawk ahead of the sunrise again on his favorite perched atop my neighbor's pivot.

Pope replaces pro-Trump cardinal with pro-migrant bishop from Chicago

My dad died four years ago tomorrow, and I still blame the anti-science, anti-vax, anti-mask champions who crusaded for "freedom". My dad's death wasn't predetermined. You helped precipitate it through ignorance and lies.

Too pretty not to share this Scottsbluff National Monument sunset picture from my house. #nature #beauty #relax

In a small clinical trial, some patients who received the vaccine remained cancer-free for more than three years, researchers reported in Nature. https://www.sciencenews.org/article/cancer-vaccine-mrna-pancreas-nih

There exists what is true and there exists what we believe. We should strive to make them the same.

We are witnessing the first documented case of mutual intelligence degradation between humans and machines. This is not theory. This is peer-reviewed science. MIT tracked 54 humans using ChatGPT for 4 months. Result: weakest brain connectivity of any group tested. open.substack.com/pub/shanakaa...

Coming up Jan. 27/29, online via @highlightsfound.bsky.social, what works, what doesn't, query letter basics, case studies, handouts, and more! It will be recorded. $59. Please repost and otherwise spread the word. Registration is open: www.highlightsfoundation.org/workshop/suc...

If you've got fossil-loving kids in your life, they might want to know what happened after dinosaurs went extinct. Rhinos in Nebraska tells the tale! Order from francieandfinch.indielite.org/book/9781250... to get a signed copy. @mackidsbooks.bsky.social #paleontology #kidlit #holidaygiving #STEM

"The U.S. bishops must protect the Body of Christ despite any criticism and retaliation from the false faithful who love the MAGA nation more than the Holy Family present among immigrant families." #PrayForAmerica www.ncronline.org/opinion/gues...

My senior has always shied away from attention, but he's got a gorgeous voice, acting potential, and a girlfriend in the choir. Imagine our surprise today when - while preparing his legendary Thanksgiving macaroni - he calmly announced he joined choir next semester and is TRYING OUT FOR THE MUSICAL!