Interesting proposal that would be great for seniors, however I sincerely doubt it will ever become law. It would bankrupt most local governments. www.mercurynews.com/2026/02/20/a...

Please support the petition against the planned #closure of #Archaeology at the Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin. Archaeology has been a part of Humboldt-Universität academic tradition for almost 200 years, so closing it would break a long-standing research tradition weact.campact.de/petitions/sc...

It’s kind of amazing how much of a stir this proposal has created considering they’re still trying to get enough signatures to put it on the ballot. www.sfgate.com/california-p...

I hope it passes. Right now panicked billionaires are pumping millions into their campaign to avoid paying a tax. We need to end limitless dark money from corporations and wealthy elites. kymkemp.com/2026/02/18/4...

This made me smile and I felt the need to pass it along. 😝

It usually takes a long time for sourdough to rise, but this particular loaf took especially long, leading me to worry it might be a failure. I remained skeptical even after placing it in the oven, but the bread proved me wrong. This is a honey oatmeal loaf topped with dark flax seeds. 😋

Go California! I’m a little bit skeptical that this bill will come to pass, but at least they’re trying to do something about the healthcare crisis. jrreport.wordandbrown.com/2026/02/17/c...

Insightful article that’s definitely a good read. www.theberkeleypulse.com/campus-cultu...

There’s only 1 person in Congress who doesn’t trade stocks, doesn’t take corporate PAC money, and has a public schedule. That’s me. And it should be the standard.

Once again bonobos demonstrate just how close they are to us. Good read. scitechdaily.com/this-bonobo-...

The US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, a pioneer of progressive Democratic politics, close ally of Martin Luther King Jr, and two-time candidate for the presidential nomination, has died at 84. See his life in pictures: bit.ly/3OxOT3f

I. AM. SOMEBODY. ✊🏽 Rest in Power, Reverend Jesse Jackson. youtu.be/NTVwT3j_zqY?...

I’ve taken the train to LA many times. It’s far preferable to driving — as long as the train doesn’t get delayed. I got stuck once for six hours (an hour away from home). www.sfgate.com/travel/artic...

Today is Susan B. Anthony Day Today honors the birth (1820) & legacy of the iconic American suffragist & civil rights leader, commemorating her lifelong fight for women’s voting rights, equality & abolition. She dedicated her life to social reform & was crucial to the passage of the 19th Amendment

Happy Valentine’s Day! ❣️ Our plans for today are quite simple. Since we want to avoid the restaurant crowds, we're grilling a fancy meal at home and renting a movie. Later, I’ll pick up a cake from Anna’s Bakery—they always deliver! 💘

I’ve seen mountain lions a couple times in the Santa Barbara backcountry. Thankfully the cats didn’t consider me to be a prey item. I’m told that when they show up in urban settings it’s a sure sign there’s something wrong with the environment. calmatters.org/environment/...

Friday the 13th! A friend sent me this important safety warning. Having seen enough of those films, I believe it’s wise advice. 😜

Cool find! I wish the article would name the Peruvians who made this remarkable find. www.heritagedaily.com/2026/02/4000...

Sadly the EPA is no longer informed by science nor is it on the side of protecting the environment. www.nbcnews.com/science/clim...

Basically, it was a city hidden in plain sight. I love it when written history intersects with archaeological discovery. www.nsfdailynews.com/lost-city-fo...

This made me laugh, so I’m passing it along. I have to lock my dogs out during Zoom meetings. Sometimes I can hear them whimpering outside the door.

For every dollar invested in protecting nature, US$30 are spent destroying it. www.unep.org/resources/st...

Some good news! spectator.com/article/the-...

Blonde Pumpernickel Sourdough Experiment: I followed my pumpernickel recipe but excluded cocoa powder, molasses, and any other ingredients that would artificially darken the bread. Interestingly, even though the color is lighter, the taste and texture are very similar. 😋

When I first saw this article I thought it was an “Onion” style parody. Nope. A billionaire believes he can rally the masses to protest. Having to pay taxes is such a hard concept for billionaires to grasp. techcrunch.com/2026/02/06/a...

#ReliefWednesday Fragment of a #Roman marble relief depicting a stylised fortification with gates and towers, used as a wreath encircling a victorious Eagle atop a globe and sceptre. Photo by Guy de la Bedoyere #Archaeology #History #art

Wow! I’m pleased, but it was something I completely didn’t expect. apnews.com/article/supr...

A request to dismiss an animal cruelty charge against wolf torturer Cody Roberts was denied Tuesday. The judge confirmed he won’t dismiss the case early and that Roberts’ case can go to trial, set to begin March 9. cowboystatedaily.com/2026/02/03/n...

Typical. Billionaires are fighting for the principle of billionaires not paying taxes. Greed. prospect.org/2026/02/02/b...

The restored entrance to Wayland’s Smithy in Oxfordshire - a Neolithic chambered long barrow close to the Uffington White Horse. The barrow was built over an earlier burial structure which held the remains of at least 14 individuals. 📸 My own. #TombTuesday #WaylandsSmithy

This article sums up nicely to danger of de-extinction experiments (which thus far haven’t been successful). If extinction isn’t permanent, then it’s not so bad. That’s dangerous thinking. theconversation.com/some-compani...

Happy Groundhog Day! For years and years our family tradition was to watch the Bill Murray classic on this date. Great film, but at this point I’m kind of glad that tradition has faded.

Interesting, but I’m not certain the title really covers the point it’s making — that electric cars aren’t carbon neutral. Anyway, Good Read. nevettwithnature.com/2026/02/01/d...

For months, I’ve known one of my auxiliary backup lights was hung crooked. It’s something I doubt anyone else would notice, but once I saw it, I couldn't ignore it. Long story short, I ended up spending the afternoon addressing several minor issues that only I would ever notice.

It would be interesting to know if this was created by the victors or the vanquished.

Honoring multiple deities in Nida scitechdaily.com/landmark-stu... #Archaeology

What talented actress! Rest in Peace Catherine O’Hara. www.tmz.com/2026/01/30/c...

A friend emailed me this and I felt the need to pass it along.

Editing be like— #5amwritersclub #writers #authorSky #writerSky #writingCommunity

Fascinating story that provides a window into an ancient tragedy. Good read! www.scientificamerican.com/article/a-fo...

Three of the world’s biggest tech companies face a landmark trial in Los Angeles starting this week over claims their platforms deliberately addict and harm children abcnews.go.com/Technology/w... via ABC News

#MosaicMonday More detail from the #Mosaic in the triclinium of the Casa del Fauno (House of the Faun) in #Pompeii, now on display in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples. #ancient #art #Archaeology #History

Amazing find! omniletters.com/mexico-annou...