The paramilitary secret police just gunned down a young American mother and the administration is smearing her with accusations of "domestic terrorism." Reposting this commentary from last spring on how the administration is repurposing the terrorism framing. www.crisisgroup.org/united-state...

Taking a bike ride on this beautiful Thursday morning along the Capitol Crescent Trail, to clear my head of the daily unimaginable insanity in the news.

So much news … Thinking about this scene today

first time visit to something called the Milken Center for the American Dream kitty corner from the White House. Still not sure what it Is. I read after it is a privately funded museum partly curated and controlled by Michael R. Milken, the once-jailed bond financier pardoned by President Trump.

Happy Solstice, Bluesky lovelies! As the light returns, may people round the world, allow it to enlighten our hearts & minds & actions with kindness & empathy. Each new day,is a new opportunity for each one of us to share light, in our own way. ☀️🕊️♥️

Did anyone put Gabriel Munter's Breakfast of the Birds on the #birds feed yet? I used it as an image for a book cover.

Looking for things to do around Chicago this weekend? We've got you covered.

Quick visit to Rodin museum in Philadelphia

@lawfaremedia.org isn’t there an anti-nepotism law thinking back to post Kennedy RFK and how that might apply to the use of Jarod kushner

The dangers of cleaning out your past compulsivelyaimless.blogspot.com/2025/12/shre...

The dangers of cleaning out your past compulsivelyaimless.blogspot.com/2025/12/shre...

"There is something magical about the way a sunset can make us feel at peace, grateful, and alive all at once." Morgan Harper Nichols #Photography #Sunset #Harbor #NewEngland #EastCoastKin #Coastal #NewEngland

Has anyone stopped to listen to the Jeep TV commercial that altered the words to a traditional Xmas song — now sung as the 12 days of “WINTER”? I am outraged. Good day to you sir!

I understand my father now when he said I don’t need anything for Christmas

Dramatic Sky thanksgiving eve

My Thanksgiving poem compulsivelyaimless.blogspot.com/2024/11/than...

@greatlakesnow.bsky.social compulsivelyaimless.blogspot.com/2025/11/grea...

Inspired by Ken Burns series to visit Monticello yesterday

"There has been some talk recently that we aren’t and shouldn’t be a creedal nation.... I reject this position as passionately as I can." Gordon Wood responds to JD Vance without mentioning him by name gift link

Everyday Art Magazine, American Crayon Company, 1939. www.johnkropf.com/color-capital

Morning. Raven, Charles Tunnicliffe.

It seems that sometime in the 70s, I owned this killer van with a cool custom paint job.

A few words about childhood and loneliness and the fragile, glimmering world. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/03/o...

November 9, 2025

@lakesuperior.bsky.social writing about you greatlakesreview.org/the-wreck-of...

The gales of November fight on time www.weatherbug.com/news/Early-S...

Exploring the covers of The Beatles Come Together www.nprillinois.org/2025-05-02/e...

I know it’s not Daniel Webster, but I could use some help in understanding a quote from Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) from last night: “What we have here is an intergalactic freak show.”

November 6, 2025

Good morning.

Great weekend at the Buckeye Book Festival!

Heading to the Byckeye Book Fair tomorrow? Be sure to say hi to all the UA Press authors attending! You'll find Dr. Jon Miller, Dr. Steven D. Hambley, and John W. Kropf with their latest works at the book fair from 9:30am to 4pm. #bookfair #authors #Ohio #buckeyes #newbooks #localhistory #festival

@lakesuperior.bsky.social Mya latest about the family greatlakesreview.org/the-wreck-of...

@lakeerienorth.bsky.social my latest about you in the great Lakes Review greatlakesreview.org/the-wreck-of...

Sharing my essay from thr latest edition of the Great Lakes Review greatlakesreview.org/the-wreck-of...

"How many appalling incidents are occurring during today’s tsunami of sometimes lawless 'law enforcement'?" George F. Will writes. https://wapo.st/49jxVho

Goodnight. 🖼️ Louis Wain

“They [MAGA] don't like America. They don't like the people that live in this country. They don't like our customs. They don't like our laws. They don't like our traditions. They don't like our constitution. They don't pull for us. I truly believe this.” Minute 4:30 www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxkI...

Ive seen all the coat shows and this is by far the best vimeo.com/30869244?sha...

Sky of many colors #Stunday #SkySunday #ColorADay #OrangeSun #AlphabetChallenge #WeekPforPink

To my Ohio friends—would love to see you November 1 at the Buckeye book fair, Wooster. Over 100 authors and with the holidays approaching great shopping I’ll have both my books for sale and inscribe them in crayon! 📚

@brbarrett.bsky.social your story showing pictures of no Kings rallies is misleading. The photos of California, for example, are taken at night and are Getty stock images. None of the no Kings rallies were held at night and they appear to be of earlier protest involving ICE very disappointing.