Check out my incredible friend Lori on the most recent episode of HoosLeft! #HoosierActivism

Indiana Sen. JD Ford asked American Tower how a proposed data center would benefit residents. Their answer? A total non-answer. The plan puts it in a congested area with homes on well water, nursing homes, schools, apartments, a major hospital network—and along Crooked Creek. #nodatacenters

I just finished this witchy read called Hawt Flash: Midlife in Aura Cove by Blair Bryan and for anyone who has gone through a divorce with a narcissist, it is *chefs kiss* absolutely glorious and hilarious in its delivery of just desserts. It’s a series, so I’m immediately into book two. #booksky 💙📚

Join Indivisible next Tuesday to learn how you can run for PC, how to get your name on the ballot, and what it means to get involved to make a difference in your neighborhood!

Cheers to the first birthday dinner in years where my peace took precedence. I spent the evening alone, at my choosing, no longer with a man who enjoyed ruining my holidays for sport. This was healing. For my book worms, I’m reading Hawt Flash: Midlife in Aura Cove by Blair Bryan. #booksky

Truly one of the best birthdays ever being sang to by Mr. & Mrs. Santa Claus and my sweet friends at Bocado in Noblesville, Indiana. Their margarita & mimosa flights, the food, the little gift at the end…I can’t wait to go back!

I am SO EXCITED to share my new Fourth Wing nails created by @hi_pretty_nails on Instagram — I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THEM!!!! This is artistic gold! Look at the beadwork on Andarna’s eye! And the dragon scales and lightening?!! You must check out her work—so talented! #booksky

Thankful that these senators had some courage even as they were receiving threats from the administration for not doing so. BULLIES SHOULD NEVER WIN!

Looking forward to reading Hexes Go Well With Tequila by a fellow Indiana Hoosier and feminist rabble-rouser Leanna Ehrsam! I love it when I find my people in my state! #booksky 📚💙

No one but Trump wants this and even republicans are saying this. I’m furious that the people in the county I grew up in—who burned crosses on lawns for sport—will now be deciding what those of us in my neighborhood in Indy will have.

And here’s part 2. I might have some space available if you weren’t included in the other two! Just let me know below and I’ll get you added this week! #booksky

While I talk about politics a lot, I have two starter packs for book reviewers, bloggers and tokers like me who truly like to read and share our love of books!

It wouldn’t be a Monday if you didn’t break your toe, break both the office copy machine and folding machine, and have a snow storm. 😆 It isn’t even a full moon yet! Shout out to the amazing folks at Ortho Indy Emergency Care, though. So friendly and I was in and out of there in under an hour! 👏

Join the ACLU of Indiana, Indivisible Central Indiana, MADVoters, Common Cause, Indiana Conservation Voters, Planned Parenthood, and partners for a Day of Action at the Indiana Statehouse on the Second Floor South Atrium. Let's make sure every Hoosier's voice is heard! #HoosierActivism

Join us on Saturday, December 6, at the Indiana Statehouse from Noon to 3 p.m. to remind your Indiana representatives that Hoosiers have said no to Redistricting! #HoosierActivism

If you’re looking for a bookish event with a side of booze in Indianapolis, make sure to check out the Boozy Book Fair with Great Legs Wine on Dec 11th, Jan 8th & Feb 12th at the The Garage Food Hall alongside the incredible folks at Tomorrow Bookstore! #booksky

Kick off the holidays with The Botanical Bar + Book Talks with Tee on Dec 19, 5:30–7:30pm for a relaxed book/plant swap, a DIY botanical bookmark station, cozy lattes + matcha from The Avenue Coffeehouse, and festive TÖST sips. 📍1103 N College Ave • Free w/ RSVP #booksky #indianapolis

One of the most beautiful sights in Indianapolis during December is the Indiana Historical Society’s Festival of Trees. To top it off, they host an author fair giving the public an opportunity to meet with 60 incredible Hoosier authors. Plus, swag bags & educator lounge for teachers! #booksky

I’m sharing because this is one of my most favorite crochet achievements. My friend loves llamas and I wanted to give her something fun - the final product still makes me so happy. Hats off to the maker of this pattern! 🦙 🧶 #crochet #crochetblanket

So thankful for the framily that I have created over the last 20 years who love & support me. For many of us, family is the one you make - AND THAT IS OK! 🩷 If you are in Indianapolis and want to expand your framily, I would love meet and get coffee! ☕️ #indianapolis #indiana #booksky #family

We just saw another Fox 59 update from Hannah Adamson this morning about how the Indiana House is taking up the topic of redistricting...again. Please join Common Cause Indiana for an update on mid-decade redistricting, where we stand, and how you can help. (News link in comments.) #HoosierActivism

After hearing Trump say “Quiet Piggy” to a reporter, I was transported back to the 80s when boys called us pigs, using “Miss Piggy” as a slur. I heard it so often that I developed body image issues that followed me to adulthood. This is the language of a misogynistic man child, not a president.

I was delighted to see that @kensingtonbooks.bsky.social released a beautiful special edition of Ask for Andrea by Noelle W. Ihli. This was one of my favorite reads from last year! #booksky 📚💙

My new shirt came in yesterday…👏😂

ATTN: If you were on the Sandwich Guy jury and you'd like to chat, my Signal is in my bio. I'll keep you anonymous! Please share this post!

Banning books is never acceptable. As a teen, I learned things I should have learned at home; I found validation that what I was experiencing was not okay; I grew in ways that have stayed with me my entire life. Books saved my life. I am so proud of these communities for saying ENOUGH!

Writing my memoir has felt a bit overwhelming—turning personal & sometimes traumatic experiences into hope for others has felt like a big responsibility. I picked up Handling the Truth: On the Writing of Memoir by @bethkephart.bsky.social for guidance & inspiration, & I’m so glad I did. #booksky 📚💙

There will be Millions of Americans in the streets on Saturday for #NoKings Day! Be one of them! Let's make this a day of joy & hope & solidarity! For my Naptown folks, I'll see you at the Statehouse on Saturday @ Noon!

I cannot wait for this weekend’s Meet and Author, Be an Author event at @indylibrary.bsky.social. While I have been writing for work for 25 years, I am finally feeling couragous enough to step into my power and write my memoir. So looking forward to learning! www.indypl.org/programs-eve... 📚💙

Just a few things we want to remind everyone of before No Kings this Saturday, October 18th at the Indiana Statehouse! (See full text in ALT TEXT.)

Reminder: A core principle behind all Indivisible events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We reject all forms of political violence & intimidation, no matter the source or target. Movements that create lasting change do so by building trust. Please read our full statement below.

The Indiana Historical Society is hosting its 23rd Annual Holiday Author Fair on Saturday, December 6, at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center in downtown Indianapolis. More than 60 Indiana authors will be present to sign books and chat with visitors. Purchase tix below! 📚💙

The Indianapolis Press Club Foundation is hosting a free Women in Journalism networking event tomorrow night at Guggman Haus in Indianapolis! Open to journalists, editors/managers who are female-identifying or non-binary individuals. Grab your free ticket below. Full details in overview. 📚💙

We went to Rejoicing Vines in Zionsville, IN for a little book swap brunch. It was a lovely day for it and walked away with Wildwood by Anja J and a signed copy of For Girls Who Walk Through Fire by @kimderosewrites.bsky.social. Check out www.rejoicingvine.com for their events! 📚💙

We were privileged to learn from some amazing authors at The Craft of Crime Writing seminar at Proof! A Midwest Literary Fest at @indianahumanities.bsky.social with @vmburnsbooks.bsky.social, @loriraderday.bsky.social, @erinlflanagan.bsky.social, @jamesdfhannah.bsky.social, and Larry D. Sweazy. 📚💙

I'll be at Proof: A Midwest Lit Fest this weekend with @dawnburns.bsky.social @leahamilne.bsky.social @rosstangedal.bsky.social courtesy of @indianahumanities.bsky.social—come see us! indianahumanities.org/program/proof/

In honor of National Banned Books Week, I’m resharing the biggest project of my collegiate career: my multi-part senior project — a deep dive into censorship, stories, and the power of reading. 📚✨ #bannedbooksweek #journalism #Indiana #HoosierSky

Banned Books Week is about celebrating the freedom to read and committing to the fight against censorship. Here in Indiana, our Republican supermajority has made it easy for extremist groups to impose their small-minded views on schools and public libraries, controlling what we can read.

Gratitude post: This made the inner little girl in me so happy today. The quiet little ginger girl who didn’t grow up with much but found immense joy in disappearing into books to escape from reality. 📚💙 #booksky

⁨📷⁩ ⁨Join @indivisiblecentind.bsky.social, @madvoters.bsky.social, @acluindiana.bsky.social, @indivisiblesci.bsky.social, Women4Change, and Concerned Clergy of Indianapolis at No Kings 2: No Pawns. No Puppets. ⏰ Saturday, October 18, noon-2pm 📍Indiana Statehouse

🚗 NO KINGS DAY – HOW TO GET THERE Headed to the Indiana Statehouse – South Lawn for the rally at 12PM with the activist fair from 11 - 12? Here’s how you can get there stress-free...

Please share far and wide! @everylibrary.bsky.social is hosting over two dozen free online seminars on Youtube (and Facebook Live) from authors from around the country this week during Banned Books Week! See www.everylibrary.org/everylibrary... for full details. #booksky

It’s banned books week! Learn more from @littlefreelibrary.bsky.social at www.littlefreelibrary.com/banned-books-week

Join Indivisible Central Indiana, in partnership with MADVoters, ACLU of Indiana, Women4Change, Concerned Clergy of Indiana, and Indivisible South Central Indiana, as we gather for No Kings 2.0 at the Indiana Statehouse. 📍 Indiana Statehouse 🗓 October 18, 2025 ⏰ 12:00–2:00 PM

People don't understand what a big deal it is for a childhood trauma survivor to depend on others, & god forbid, ask for help. When you've had to be dependent on people who hurt you, you try to not need people. If you know someone like this please be patient, clear, & kind.

We went to a premiere last night of @rbreich.bsky.social’s Last Class and the fact that he has been speaking of income equality for 40-something years really shines a light on just how long this plan for an oligarch takeover has been in the works.

I can not emphasize enough just how thrilled I was when @authordanbrown.bsky.social announced his new book — I preordered it immediately. The inside cover has a hidden message and oh how accurate it is. #booksky

Alternate headline: Johnson Lied.

On September 1, 2025, we lost a true legend. Graham Greene, Oneida from Six Nations Reserve, walked on at the age of 73. Over the span of more than 175 acting credits, he gave us characters that were unforgettable, complex, and real. redpopnews.com/remembering-... #redpopnews

Tonight, I got to see Phil Rosenthal of Somebody Feed Phil and it may have been more profound than when I saw the Dalai Lama. He reminded us to find the joy in life, laugh more, and that immigrants make America what it is today. I wish I could bottle his joy for the days I need it most.