What I’d love to see in a candidate’s platform: 👉🏼Universal Healthcare 👉🏼Wealth Tax of 20-40% 👉🏼Tax big corporations 👉🏼immigration policy that addresses labor needs 👉🏼constitutional amendments to abolish dark money in politics 👉🏼term limits on all government positions 👉🏼 Antitrust laws enforced

Interesting wording: everyone I’ve seen who claims to have had contact with Mitch McConnell says they “spoke to” him, not that they “spoke with” him. It may mean nothing. Or it may reflect careful wording that lets people imply contact without claiming there was an actual two-way conversation.

Enjoying our time at our family cabin is my favorite part of summer

I read this morning in the @nytimes.com U.S. Reaches Deal With Iran to Halt Attacks, Official Says This is the 7th in a group of similar posts. I’m beginning to think the Trump admin may not be the sharpest bunch

I’m so exhausted by the endless hyperbole used by media, both legacy and newer news content creators. Democratic socialists don’t hate establishment democrats. They have policy ideas that resonate with voters. Government has not worked for average Americans. People just want a fair system

I have a cousin who is full on maga. I don’t speak to him but I do see his stories on instagram. His posts are racist as always, but they have lost any edge and are just sad memes. He’s becoming more pathetic each day. Cults ruin people

As an “elder gay” I have had issues with the community adopting the term “queer” as a moniker. In my experience it was always used like a cudgel to deride and demean. I’m coming around slowly and have stopped wincing when I hear it used. Progress for an old queer guy 😊

🧵years ago I started working for a public school system as a speech therapist. At the beginning of the year all district meeting, the keynote speaker was the owner of a successful ice cream company in the Midwest. He retold the story of when he was elected to a local school board,

“Everything Trump touches dies”, Rick Wilson www.nytimes.com/2026/06/19/u...

🧵A stamp from my collection (2026) Theme: Presidential History On June 19, 1934, President Franklin Roosevelt signed legislation creating the National Archives. Scott # 2081 - issued 1984 #philately #thisstampinhistory #stampcollecting #stamps

🧵A stamp from my collection (2026) Theme: Arts Noted artist and illustrator James Montgomery Flagg was born on June 18, 1877, in Pelham Manor, New York.  Scott # 3183e - issued 1998 #philately #thisstampinhistory #stampcollecting #stamps

🧵A stamp from my collection (2026) Theme: Journalism Journalist and writer John Hersey was born on June 17, 1914, in Tientsin, China. Scott # 4249 - issued 2008 #philately #thisstampinhistory #stampcollecting #stamps

I avoid watching or listening to Trump because… yeah Anyway, I saw a clip of him in Europe and he looks very old and very frail. Shockingly so!

🧵A stamp from my collection (2026) Theme: Science and Medicine Barbara McClintock was born Eleanor McClintock on June 16, 1902, in Hartford, Connecticut.  Scott # 3907 - issued 2005 #philately #thisstampinhistory #stampcollecting #stamps

A stamp from my collection (2026) Theme: USPS History On June 14, 2008, the USPS issued the first set of stamps in its Flags of Our Nation Series.  Scott # 4273-82 - issued 2008 #philately #thisstampinhistory #stampcollecting #stamps

🧵A stamp from my collection (2026) Theme: Revolutionary War History On June 13, 1777, the Marquis de Lafayette arrived in America to offer his services in the Revolutionary War.  Scott # 1010 - issued 1952 #philately #thisstampinhistory #stampcollecting #stamps

A stamp from my collection (2026) Theme: Presidential History George Herbert Walker Bush was born on June 12, 1924, in Milton, Massachusetts.  Scott # 5393 - issued 2019 #philately #thisstampinhistory #stampcollecting #stamps

Each morning, as soon as I’ve poured my first cup of coffee, I work through a list of NYTimes puzzles: The Mini, Wordle, Connections, Strands, and Letter Boxed. My inner “language-nerd” is soothed, swaddled, and sated

🧵A stamp from my collection (2026) Theme: USPS History On June 11, 1897, the US Railway Mail Service mascot, Owney the Postal Dog, died in Toledo, Ohio. Scott # 4547 - issued 2011 #philately #thisstampinhistory #stampcollecting #stamps

A stamp from my collection (2026) Theme: Monuments On June 10, 1967, the Gateway Arch opened in St. Louis, Missouri. Scott # 3585 - issued 2002 #philately #thisstampinhistory #stampcollecting #stamps

A stamp from my collection (2026) Theme: Sports History On June 9, 1973, Secretariat won the Belmont Stakes race, becoming the first US Triple Crown winner in 25 years. Scott # 3189g - issued 1999 #philately #thisstampinhistory #stampcollecting #stamps

🧵A stamp from my collection (2026) Theme: Presidential History On June 8, 1906, President Theodore Roosevelt signed the Antiquities Act into law, Scott # 1084- issued 1956 #philately #thisstampinhistory #stampcollecting #stamps

I’m really struggling today. First, I feel so owned - our president just called us “dumb-o-crats. The shame I feel!! But what makes it worse is that in my 63 years, I had no idea dumb ended in “b”. I don’t know if I can stand it 😣

I’m dumbfounded by the tiny number of journalists willing to speak truth to power. When our fourth estate is controlled by corporations democracy suffers.

🧵A stamp from my collection (2026) Theme: Music Musician Miles Dewey Davis III was born on May 26, 1926, in Alton, Illinois.  By Scott # 4693 - issued 2012 #philately #thisstampinhistory #stampcollecting #stamps

🧵A stamp from my collection (2026) Theme: Arts and Literature Acclaimed poet Theodore Huebner Roethke was born on May 25, 1908, in Saginaw, Michigan.  Scott # 4663- issued 2012 #philately #thisstampinhistory #stampcollecting #stamps

A stamp from my collection (2026) Theme: Aeronautical History On May 24, 1940, Igor Sikorsky successfully flew the first single-rotor helicopter. Scott # C119- issued 1989 #philately #thisstampinhistory #stampcollecting #stamps

🧵A stamp from my collection (2026) Theme: Science and Technology Physicist John Bardeen was born on May 23, 1908, in Madison, Wisconsin.  Scott # 4227 - issued 2008 #philately #thisstampinhistory #stampcollecting #stamps

A stamp from my collection (2026) Theme: Art and Literature Artist Mary Stevenson Cassatt was born on May 22, 1844, in Allegheny City (present-day Pittsburgh), Pennsylvania. Scott # 2181/3804-07- issued 1988/2003 #philately #thisstampinhistory #stampcollecting #stamps

A stamp from my collection (2026) Theme: Exploration On May 21, 1804, Lewis and Clark’s Corps of Discovery departed St. Charles on the Missouri River to begin their exploration of the American West. Scott # 3854-56 - issued 2004 #philately #thisstampinhistory #stampcollecting #stamps

A stamp from my collection (2026) Theme: Women’s History Our nation’s third First Lady was born Dolley Payne in Piedmont, North Carolina, on May 20, 1768. Scott # 1822 - issued 1980 #philately #thisstampinhistory #stampcollecting #stamps

🧵A stamp from my collection (2026) Theme: Philanthropy Johns Hopkins was born on May 19, 1795, in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. Scott # 2194 - issued 1989 #philately #thisstampinhistory #stampcollecting #stamps

A stamp from my collection (2026) Theme: Museums On May 18, 1977, the first International Museum Day was celebrated around the world. Scott # 3910a - issued 2005 #philately #thisstampinhistory #stampcollecting #stamps

May 17 A stamp from my collection (2026) Theme: Flora and Fauna On May 17, 2010, the USPS issued the first stamp in what became the Butterfly Series. Scott # 4462 - issued 2010 #philately #thisstampinhistory #stampcollecting #stamps

What book title describes your workout today? I’ll go first… “Old Man’s War” #Fitnesssky

I can’t unhear Senator John Kennedy’s mispronunciation of this app. It will forever be “Blueski” for me.

🧵A stamp from my collection (2026) Theme: Science and Technology On May 16, 1960, Theodore Maiman fired up a device that turned a flash of light into something sharper, brighter, and far more useful. Scott # 4188k - issued 1999 #philately #thisstampinhistory #stampcollecting #stamps

I supported @colorado.gov and was so proud to have an open gay man as my governor. He had betrayed us all with this idiotic decision showing the world he’s just another piece of shit rich asshole. He is basically Trump’s bitch

Parents must make healthcare decisions for kids based on consistent and research oriented information. The current administration offers only misinformation and ideology based health advice. Kids suffer

🧵A stamp from my collection (2026) Theme: Flora and Fauna On May 15, 1993, the USPS issued the first installment in the Garden Flowers Series, which would honor flowers that bloom in each of the four seasons. Scott # 2769-64- issued 1993 #philately #thisstampinhistory #stampcollecting #stamps

Rest days don’t mean sitting around eating junk food. Active rest keeps you consistent #oldmanathegym #fitnesssky

🧵A stamp from my collection (2026) Theme: Arts and Entertainment On May 14, 1897, John Philip Sousa’s band officially debuted his march “Stars and Stripes Forever” in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Scott # 3153 - issued 1997 #philately #thisstampinhistory #stampcollecting #stamps

🧵A stamp from my collection (2026) Theme: Native American History One of the first recorded celebrations of Native American Day was held on May 13, 1916, in New York.  Scott # 972 - issued 1948 #philately #thisstampinhistory #stampcollecting #stamps

Theme: Healthcare On May 12, 1921, the US celebrated National Hospital Day for the first time.  This stamp was issued for the 250th anniversary of Bellevue Hospital. Scott # 2210 - issued 1986 #philately #thisstampinhistory #stampcollecting #stamps

🧵A stamp from my collection (2026) Theme: Collector Choice These cute critters were issued in 2023 and were an instant favorite of Americans. Scott # 5746c - issued 2023 #philately #thisstampinhistory #stampcollecting #stamps

A stamp from my collection (2026) Theme: American Revolution On May 10, 1775, Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold led a small colonial militia to capture Fort Ticonderoga from the British. Scott # 1071- issued 1955 #philately #thisstampinhistory #stampcollecting #stamps

🧵A stamp from my collection (2026) Theme: Collector’s Choice-Photography The Earthscapes collection features 15 locations throughout the US. Scott # 4710 - issued 2012 #philately #thisstampinhistory #stampcollecting #stamps

Don’t sweat the small stuff! #gymsky #fitness #zen #makelemonade

A stamp from my collection (2026) Theme: Presidential History On May 8, 1846, future President Zachary Taylor led US forces to their first major victory of the Mexican-American War at the Battle of Palo Alto. Scott # 179- issued 1875 #philately #thisstampinhistory #stampcollecting #stamps

A stamp from my collection (2026) Theme: Presidential History On May 7, 1833, future President Abraham Lincoln took a job as postmaster for New Salem, Illinois. Scott # 1282- issued 1965 #philately #thisstampinhistory #stampcollecting #stamps