Crumbling US democracy, social media, my privilege, and a cameo by Sliver—my September blog gets political. laurarink.com/wp/insipid-d...

Summer!

Happy Superb Owl Day!

Today in #blackhistorymonth, here's to Lewis Michaux who opened up one of the most prominent African-American (first?) #bookstores in the country in 1932.

It's a Good Day laurarink.substack.com?r=1fh4b&utm_...

Good morning!

Winter blooms.

Organizing the fridge for the holidays. What should I find but a pre-Covid condiment! “Best if used by July 10, 2019.”

I need headspace to write and so much (holiday prep, national news, international news) is competing for that space right now. That is just the reality of this moment. Still heading to my desk this morning to get to work.

I wrote about South Korea's heroic coup resistance, which is basically a recap of all the incredible BlueSky reporting from today, and how I wish I were in the position to hoist my own representative's ass over a military baricade: www.laura-bassett.com/p/south-kore...

PNW peeps, how is Bellingham faring the storm?

“We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist.” - James Baldwin

Just the room I need!

An escape room for writers: You must finish your current draft. That’s it.

In case you’re wondering, the Belize City Zoo is well worth visiting, even in the pouring rain. The jaguar was out, as was the puma, the monkeys, several birds, and the river otter. Little peccaries roam free within and between the jungle enclosures.

This is the most fun I’ve had setting up a new social media platform. Feeding off all your creative energy!

Never on twitter but here to support and connect with other writers. Currently reading: