Timeline cleanse: cuddles.

that raccoon in the crab apple tree is one of the cutest things I have EVER seen

IT IS TIME.

Early Morning Light In The Garden St Margarets: watercolour

“It actually doesn’t take much to be considered a difficult woman. That’s why there are so many of us.” ― Jane Goodall 💙 RIP to a real one. My childhood hero

US citizen sues after twice being detained by immigration agents | US immigration | The Guardian www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Disney/ABC put Kimmel back on air. Sinclair & Nexstar are blocking him. These are state-licensed stations funded by ads, not Disney. Pressure advertisers, file FCC complaints, and push back on corporate censorship. #FreeSpeech #NoKings #Kimmel

America is a composite made up from people from around the world. It is the president's job to remind us how successful we are because of that,

Yesterday was #NationalPlaylistDay celebrating @playlistforlife.bsky.social the power of music on memory. We asked for suggestions & had a lovely day sharing memories. Here is our playlist! Thanks to all of our customers and staff who added suggestions open.spotify.com/playlist/4oD...

There’s a reason they call it “doomscrolling” and not “joyscrolling.” The longer you’re here the madder you’ll get. Lean on your community. Video chat with friends and talk about the kids, work, or the show you’re enjoying. And then, make plans to *do* something together. Got ideas? Post ‘em below.

Our democracy is not self-executing. It depends on us all as citizens, regardless of our political affiliations, to stand up and fight for the core values that have made this country the envy of the world.

While Sitkans soaked up the rare sunshine on a recent afternoon — kayaking and conquering mountains — one group at the local library embarked on a much different adventure: rescuing a blacksmith’s daughter from a horde of goblins.

They shout “America first” but are always putting Americans last. Cutting SNAP and food assistance doesn’t make children healthy. You can’t talk about making America healthy again while taking food out of their mouths

ATTENTION BOSTON VOTERS!! Please get out & vote tomorrow in Boston’s mayoral primary. VOTE 🗳 FOR 💙 MICHELLE WU 💙 She is the clear choice for a better Boston! So hop on the Wu train 🚂 & send a clear message to the Kraft family let them know the Boston Mayors seat is NOT for sale!

*drumroll* 🥁 We have just reached 20,000 followers on Bluesky! 🎉 Huge thanks to everyone who follows us, likes, replies, and engages with us on here. ❤️👏

I am 76 & I have had most of these vaccinations at one time or another. Also vaccinations against Covid, Tetanus, plus Cholera & Yellow Fever when travelling in foreign countries. These prevented me catching horrible diseases & dying a gruesome death. They did not harm me, they protected me!

Last night, at the final show of her Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour, Cyndi Lauper brought out Joni Mitchell (for “Carey”), Cher (“Girls Just Want To Have Fun”), SZA (“True Colors”), John Legend (“Time After Time”), and more. www.stereogum.com/2321337/cynd...

Remember when COVID vaccines were first available? Remember how they saved lives and helped us move toward normalcy? Remember how relieved and grateful we were? Remember how amazing our healthcare workers were? Remember how science rescued us?

Yes, it should. However, that would require an effective mainstream media in America — which we don’t currently have.

Of all the many many ways I imagined Trump would ruin this country, I have to admit “sealing us off from outside mail” wasn’t in the mix.

For years, Apple treated the idea of windows on the iPad as sacrilege. But with iPadOS 26 installed, today’s iPads are doing macOS cosplay, becoming touchscreen Macs in all but name. And here’s the thing: It’s actually pretty good.

Question: is there a good book (or books) that looks at the connection between the development of democratic systems and the development of certain technologies — i.e., the printing press? One of those things that’s mentioned offhand often, but curious if there’s a deep study.

I feel attacked.

I’ve heard military law experts advise, if you are given an illegal command as a soldier, do not blindly obey. Call your attorney. Obeying an illegal command can result in a court martial.

It's Minnesota State Fair time! It's time for Minnesotan folk art! Here, for example, is Saturn Devouring His Corn, in the seed art category!

Somebody somewhere Needs flowers tonight

White woman puts Mexican flag on her truck to waste ICE’s time.

Excited to be teaching @blacktopkid.bsky.social @pornsak.bsky.social @rfkuang.bsky.social Ernest Gaines, @annettesclapsaddle.bsky.social @nkjemisin.bsky.social this semester. Students appear excited as well! interminablerambling.medium.com/lost-voices-...

What's giving me hope today: 🚗 Data shows 0 traffic deaths for 1+ yrs in Helsinki 🪸 Researchers accidentally found a lost coral last seen 24 yrs ago ⛴️ A hybrid ferry is now running to Gov Island in NYC, soon to be electric 📖 Community win: Todd published his 1st book, 'How to Surf a Hurricane'

What real leadership looks like. Thank you, President Barack Obama, for standing strong with California, defending our rights, and fighting for the people of this nation.

Very interesting study - www.npr.org/sections/goa...

Up late, can't sleep, still have the flue, but hey check it out. It's Moose Monday And thank you to whomever put the hat on one of my moose pictures. I love this photo.

I’m too tired and warm and stressed to market well today. So here’s my poor attempt: According to lore, pairing my books with the drink of your choice will improve your day tenfold and increase your likelihood of becoming a dragon. (It’s true, okay. The fairies told me so.)

Daily smile for today... 😊 #bluesky

One of our members is conducting a study about instructors using government data. You can read more about her work on today's post: www.datarescueproject.org/teaching-wit...

Her name is Birdie Sanders, by the way.

A message for the most “transparent Administration” in history: Release the Epstein files.

It's genuinely absurd that my brother, vertical video sensation @hankgreen.bsky.social, co-created the sixth most popular app in the world right now. (Good app, too.)

I was out hiking on one of those misty mornings I love to photograph so much when these three came walking across the field towards me. It was perfect

In EXACTLY ONE MONTH my new novel, The Shattering Peace, comes out, and I'm on tour for two weeks, with additional appearances through the year. I'm all over the US; please come see me! Tour locations with links to dates/venues are up at my site. See you soon! whatever.scalzi.com/2025/08/16/t...

🌱Black and Gold Bumblebee perched upon a Purple Coneflower, surrounded by pale blue Sea Holly, some Wild Bergamot, some Scarlet Bergamot and more Purple Coneflowers.

Photography is Like a Box of Chocolates I saw this pileated woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus) pass overhead one morning. ... 1/2 #photo #photography #photographer #photographylovers #wildlife #nature #bird #birds #birding #birdwatching #birdphotography #woodpecker #PileatedWoodpecker

For the first time, the Chicago Transit Authority is sharing data about which buses have been canceled so they don’t show up as “scheduled” buses in transit apps.

There's a storm today so I thought I'd post pictures of other storms I've photographed, because I'm relevant like that. #Photography #ThePhotoHour #Storm #Weather #Travel

Keep the two distinct in your head.