Today's #musicforthe2ndcrisis will hopefully get you through a busy Wednesday. You can find joy in working together and making something amazing. www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTJh...

Fun fact: I grew up saying "gung hay fat choi" for New Year's because that's what my mother learned and my teachers taught me. Didn't realize until adulthood and working with devs that this was likely Cantonese, and Mandarin was "gong xi fa cai" (approx). Happy New Year to all!

Today's #musicforthe2ndcrisis remembers civil rights leaders, of which Rev. Jesse Jackson was one. Take a moment to remember, take inspiration, and give thanks to those who have gone before. www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUZO...

There's something deeply gratifying to me that two of the Olympic medals won today were achieved by women over 40. That's just awesome. apnews.com/article/olym...

The extraordinary courage of ordinary people has always been the key driver for success everywhere. Care for each other, because we're all worth it. You included.

Today's #musicforthe2ndcrisis honors the woman who should be on the $20 bill by now, except for...you-know-who *shakes fists* Stand up. By the light of the stars or the moon or the sun, find a way. www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEMs...

Something deceptively simple yet beautiful for today's #musicforthe2ndcrisis. Simple things matter. Simple approaches can be very effective. A call, a conversation, a moment of reaching out. Take time for yourself and then act. www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1Z4...

Today's #musicforthe2ndcrisis reminds us that love isn't always easy, but it is what we all long for. Romantically or otherwise, remember to be there for one another, come rain or come shine. Be extra kind to someone today - including yourself. www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCj9...

Amazing knitwear shawl on auction for a good cause! #knitting

Very little brainpower today, so I'm going with a classic for Friday's #musicforthe2ndcrisis. Always amazing, still very relevant. Enjoy the groove. Remember that the world is what we make of it, and act accordingly. www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBvn...

A moment of funny for today. I relate to this one so very much, not least because I have had the reputation of "oh, it's you, you know your stuff, we're automatically bumping you up to the engineers" in multiple locations (personal) and jobs (professional). xkcd.com/806/

Ugh. Grumpy this morning for a lot of reasons, including the credulity of the major media outlet headlines. Today's #musicforthe2ndcrisis is Aretha reminding all of us not to be foolish. Look. Listen. Speak out. Act and keep acting. www.youtube.com/watch?v=3j9D...

It's that time... Voters! Get out your nomination lists if you have them and go vote! Writers! Remind us please please pretty please of your eligible works so we can remember, fill in gaps on our lists (or create them), and nominate you! #Hugos #HugoAwards

Need a little energy to get through Wednesday? Today's #musicforthe2ndcrisis has you covered. Remember, we can do it for ourselves - and each other - as so many already are. www.youtube.com/watch?v=drGx...

Tonight's "I need to use this" soup included potatoes, chicken, various veggies, much garlic, and a generous pinch of saffron. It is very, very, very tasty, we should have leftovers for days, and no vampires will be able to get within 100 yards of us. #cooking

If you bought a Ring device, return it.

Today's #musicforthe2ndcrisis celebrates those who act in ways great or small to speak out and support those who need it. Jordan Chiles did it by not performing her current multi-10s floor routine in Minnesota, but instead reviving last year's program by Prince: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRbm...

It's very Monday today. Today's #musicforthe2ndcrisis is a two-fer from Jon Batiste. For those of you who need a gentler introduction to the week: www.youtube.com/watch?v=H46y...

It's Sunday, I've had too little sleep yet been very productive in spite of that, and I could use a good jolt of energy. Today's #musicforthe2ndcrisis is for everyone who is tired yet finds way to keep on keeping on. www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRMz...

Spent a lovely afternoon putting together whistle kits with a bunch of like-minded folks. Complimented the student who used the college 3D printer to print up two different kinds of whistles for the project. They're hosting their first on-campus whistle kit event next week.

ICE has grabbed so many people from their vehicles that there are abandoned cars across Minnesota. This tow truck driver returns the cars for free as a public service, and he’s been getting death threats. They hate the helpers. Which is why must keep helping.

Much to do on this Saturday #caturday. Get energized and revived with this #musicforthe2ndcrisis and then get out there and take action. As the L-cat discovered, you might just find a friend or two to help you along. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9a4...

This #musicforthe2ndcrisis Friday needs a queen. www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1Az...

Evidently there is a new Muppet Show episode in the world. I haven't seen it yet, but take a moment of joy from today's offering of #musicforthe2ndcrisis. Energize, recharge, turn the world around. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErhJ...

What Courtney said. We are stronger together.

Today's #musicforthe2ndcrisis will hopefully get you over the hump of the middle of the week. Keep speaking out. Keep listening. Harness your energy and keep taking action. www.youtube.com/watch?v=wILB...

Need a moment? Feeling overwhelmed, tired, wistful, or frustrated? Take a moment of beauty with today's #musicforthe2ndcrisis and let your blood pressure drop. Deep breaths. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yufm...

It's a very Monday kind of Monday. Today's #musicforthe2ndcrisis will hopefully put some pep in your step. www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7iQ...

Today's #musicforthe2ndcrisis recognizes so many doing so much. The 147K (34K in Minnesota alone!) who have signed up for observer training after Renee was killed. People printing and distributing whistles. People calling representatives. People giving hope. www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLKi...

On this Saturday #caturday, today's #musicforthe2ndcrisis invites you to be like the L-cat. Set down your mobile and take five to recharge and remind yourself of joy and beauty. #cats #catsky Music: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfVc... Cat pic: in reply post, as apparently you can't stack?

Reminding folks that you, too, can have a voice and be part of the conversation of what works deserve recognition and praise - but only if you have a membership to nominate and vote! #Hugos #HugoAwards

Today's #musicforthe2ndcrisis is a delightful collaboration between two amazing groups. Enjoy. Recharge. Find others to work with, talk to, stand with. Help one another. It's amazing what we can do together. www.youtube.com/watch?v=uN4O...

Today's #musicforthe2ndcrisis post is courtesy of @kateelliottsff.bsky.social, who's been doing daily posts of her own covering how AI could never be the creatives humans are. Check out her posts and her books! Remember you matter and resistance works. www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwcK...

SO MUCH THIS. Absolutely a MUST.

Today's #musicforthe2ndcrisis pick was so hard, because I don't want to repeat an artist, but #SlyAndTheFamilyStone had so so so many awesome tracks that speak to so many aspects of this moment. So here's the official choice for today, with bonus to follow: www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUUh...

Today's #musicforthe2ndcrisis is perhaps another earworm, but a masterclass in up-tempo, catchy, simple-sounding songwriting. Keep hoping. Keep believing. Keep acting. Have faith that what we do matters. And enjoy some prime George Michaels. www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Cs3...

It's very very Monday today. If you're suffering from a lack of energy, today's #musicforthe2ndcrisis might help you perk up, or summon volcanic rage, or just go "...whoa." www.youtube.com/watch?v=YuBe...

Today's #musicforthe2ndcrisis is a bit of an earworm but so worth it for the beauty of the performance. Acknowledge your grief, take comfort from the community, and find the strength to reach out and take action. And enjoy Pinga. www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzRF...

No, I'm not ignoring the fascist horror. Among other actions, I'm choosing to help folks recharge so we can fight on. So here, have some #caturday floof to help you get through, find hope, and keep fighting for all of us, fluffy #cats and all. #catsky

Paraphrasing: These are indeed the times that try our souls, where the sunshine citizen and the summer politician will shrink from speaking and acting against evil, but those that do deserve all praise - and mental breaks. Today's #musicforthe2ndcrisis is fluff: youtu.be/iSRbINhFqGE

Today's #musicforthe2ndcrisis is one of the best covers out there in its transformative reworking. Enjoy, take a deep breath, and remember that we can change things no matter how entrenched they seem to be. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Txrw...

POST AN EMERGENCY CAT PIC I mean if you feel like it Not just emergency cats, but emergency kittens. I give you the B-cat (RIP) and the L-cat as floofy babies. #cats #catsky

Like so many of us, I am utterly furious and heartbroken at what's going on. Here's a break and a reminder of good trouble - Double Trouble, that is, and Stevie Ray Vaughn performing Testify live. Enjoy and hang in there folks. #musicforthe2ndcrisis www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wtij...

🚨POST AN EMERGENCY CAT PIC🚨 Responding to the call with this classic goofy image of the F-cat, epitome of grace.

It's always happy-making when amazingly talented artists get together to collaborate. For today's mental break and #musicforthe2ndcrisis, check out #GoatRodeo playing Waltz Whitman. www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1cS...

I'm intending the #musicforthe2ndcrisis picks to be mental health breaks for myself (and anyone else following these posts) before diving back into action. Sometimes mental health includes snarky rage-screaming to a great riff, such as in this Green Day classic. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ee_u...

It's the MLK holiday in the US, so in honor of Mr King, today's #musicforthe2ndcrisis is from Afro Blue. Take comfort in the beauty, keep your courage and spirits up, and keep finding ways to act. #music www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tfb...

Belated #caturday post of the L-cat, enjoying the sun. Don't mind your rumpled coat or the state of the world right now, just soak in some peace and recharge your batteries so you can get into good trouble. #cats #catsky #catsofbluesky

Today's #musicfortroubledtimes (which I'm thinking of renaming to #musicforthe2ndcrisis because these are indeed times that try one's soul) is a fun remake of a classic song that is all about joy and dancing. Keep acting, keep hope and joy alive, and enjoy Bananas. youtu.be/sy9l7y7npGs

There's a ton of horrible stuff going on. I'm taking action daily like lots of others. Please keep finding ways to help and don't give up. But sometimes people also need breaks. I'm starting a daily posting of a random song link daily to help. #musicfortoughtimes www.youtube.com/watch?v=_o_o...