My weekend included bagpipers. ❤️🥌

Making cupcakes for my eldest’s birthday. Fortunate to be close enough to take them to his college. He wanted 24 cupcakes because his floor “isn’t social” and he’s going to change that with the power of cake. That child is 💯 mine.

So thrilled to be a part of this with my AITA story. The line up of authors is crazy good.

If Trump has had a major medical episode, like a stroke, then the WH staff has a responsibility to tell the American people. And if he’s incapacitated then he must resign. Congress - where are you?

The weather’s gorgeous today. I’m making pizza and putting together a fire pit. ❤️❤️❤️

Bouchercon! Come see an amazing Noir at the Bar!

Bouchercon is only 2 weeks away and I'm going to be there. Here's where to find me if you want to hang out. I'll also be at the bar and heaven knows where else. (Especially if it involves beignets!)

Catch the episode with @staciegrey.bsky.social and @mindycarlson.bsky.social today. It's live right now! youtu.be/Gx5gN_E1kQc?...

Got home at midnight, woke up at 6:30. So far I’ve: - laid in bed for an additional hour - hit the grocery store - done 2.5 loads of laundry - unpacked 2 of 3 suitcases (reason the last suitcase remains unpacked below) - had coffee and made a quiche - sorted mail and emails

Now this is a first draft I can get excited about!

Hillary truly is the best voice in the business.

I’m supposed to be getting ready for my reading at Kramer’s tonight, so naturally I want to Mari Kondo my dresser.

You want the fairy tale? Who says we’re not in one right now. mindycarlson.com/2025/07/01/a...

@trixiemattel.bsky.social You wanna learn how to curl?

The sunset after a storm. They always show up, no matter how furious the rain.

Our friend @robwhart.bsky.social always has interesting things to say. And it's great he's never afraid to say it. It's all on The Dossier Podcast w/ @mindycarlson.bsky.social robwhart.com | mindycarlson.com | thewritersdossier.com

All @writelarrywrite.lawrenceallanwrites.com ‘a opinions can be trusted.

Here's Rob Hart on what people can do if people don't like what he has to say. This guy is in a league of his own, folks. robwhart.com | mindycarlson.com | thewritersdossier.com @mindycarlson.bsky.social

Hey! Look who’s on my tv! @b-eichengreen.bsky.social

Writing Community - It’s fine to feel sad if a project doesn’t get published. Time spent without a product to show for is crushing. But no words are wasted. You can’t help but learn more from failure than from your wildest successes.

Cat barfs on the carpet. Husband is cleaning it up. Finishes and gives me the stare of a man defeated. Me: “let’s get another cat.” Him: “to replace, or…” Me: “In addition to.” (Bringing our total to 3.) Him: ….. no.

I feel like he’s about to call his shop steward about the sub-par management in this organization. (I was 15min late with dinner last night.)

Leaving Berkeley today. Lord I love this city/area. Brilliant minds, great friends, joyous vibes.

Berkeley is where my heart lives. I lived here at such an important time in my life. For me, this is where the magic happens.

Going flat-out to finish edits before I fly to Berkeley. Can’t wait for people to read this manuscript!

Econ Husband agrees, The Residence on @netflix.com is excellent.

Cory Booker SMASHED the record for longest filibuster today. THIS IS HOW YOU FIGHT.

“The first people a dictator puts in jail after a coup are the writers, the teachers, the librarians —because these people are dangerous. They have enough vocabulary to recognize injustice and to speak out loudly about it. Let us have the courage to go on being dangerous people.” —Madeleine L’Engle

Great time listening to Wes Browne, Alex Kenna, @mindycarlson.bsky.social @cayceosborne.bsky.social and more. Thanks for hosting Tattered Cover Book Store!

Going to Left Coast Crime?Join us Friday, March 14 at 6PM for readings by Crooked Lane authors & giveaways. Next, we'll go for drink at Pete’s Satire Lounge - Jack Kerouac's old haunt. @cayceosborne.bsky.social @jenniferkmorita.bsky.social @browneallover.bsky.social @mindycarlson.bsky.social

Gen-X, baby.

@vanhollen.senate.gov - Please help this family. They are state department employees out of country being denied urgent medical assistance and extraction for his pregnant wife on bed rest and their soon-to-be-born child - both in precarious health situations. acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:...

MapQuest is the hero I didn’t know I needed.

Dear @congress - For the love of God DO SOMETHING.

Tomorrow I figure out how to do the thumb hole.

The only reason I’m going to bed is so I can wake up and have that first cup of coffee tomorrow.

Learning a new skill…

If you're going to Left Coast Crime come join me us on Friday, March 14 at 6PM for live readings by Crooked Lane authors and giveaways. We'll also be hanging out after at a local bar. @cayceosborne.bsky.social @jenniferkmorita.bsky.social @browneallover.bsky.social @mindycarlson.bsky.social

Snow is coming. I found eggs. Need coffee and other “cozy” food stuffs for a couple of housebound days.

Youth Curling night last night! So much fun. We did hours of fun games, like bowling, portal, and bounty shots, and had 15 pizzas.

This is the most corrupt bargain we've ever seen in American history: Elon Musk gave millions to fund Trump's campaign, and now Trump has given him the keys to our government. We are fighting this in Congress, in the courts, and in the streets. We will not back down.

Living the curling dream.