Wondering if Z and K are still together.

Gagged on my lunch during the announcement of the name change for the Kennedy Center.

Republicans be like…

Season’s Greetings from the Morton Arboretum

I hope someone draws this wonderful story about Tom Stoppard's Arcadia and the power of the arts to help us see things differently, to the attention of our Education Secretary. Do read it, it will lift your spirits.

Attracted to the title because I, too, was a paper girl, but this memoir is so much more. It ties together how the lack of support for public schools and local journalism has contributed to our fall into fascism. #booksky

Time to reread Animal Farm. #booksky #booktalk

Post a book you love from the 80s. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #BookSky #bookchallenge #readingchallenge #readingcommunity #booktok #bookish #books

The Pittsburg Steelers’ beige bottoms are not a good look #steelers #packers

In Chicago — this person has it right

Hands Off Chicago!

Just heard some teachers explain the trauma of students dealing with ICE raids. One student’s dog went missing, but the parents were afraid to go outside and look for it; other students stay up at night, afraid that ICE may break in. Is this the United States of America? #nokings

The Chicago Marathon is this weekend. How are 53,000 runners going to navigate this war zone?

One of the lessons I discuss in "On Tyranny": Listen for dangerous words.

Great way to celebrate the opening of Banned Books Week by reading outside my favorite independent bookstore! #booksky

Just some Wyoming clouds to soothe the soul

Project 2025 referenced shrinking farmers access to foreign markets, restricting growth opportunities for producers. (p. 307)

Beautiful public library in Kalispell MT. Back in the day, some people with money actually believed in the common good. #booksky

Beautiful hike in Glacier this morning. Everyone we met on the trail was so nice, and I never saw any MAGA wear. #nationalpark

You go, Jess! Sing your song from the rafters and get people involved!

There’s still a peaceful place in the world.

The Trump administration destroying our first amendment rights courtesy of The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance.

Paying homage to Robert Redford

Scandinavians representing at the opening of Illinois football!

Monday morning wake-up call.

Business headline word mashup doesn’t elicit a lot of confidence — mystified, confusion, unexpected, wondering

Perfect place to swing into lunch at Lake Michigan!

Vive La France #tourdefrance

Love the ending of the #Tourdefrance in Paris

NYT’s obit: Mangione would perform children’s matinee where no one could get in without a kid. Now that’s real music education! #RIPchuckmangione

I wish Chuck Mangione received more attention than Hulk Hogan.

One cool cat…RIP, Chuck. #mangione

Stephan Colbert has more spine than every Republican in Congress.

The very conservative Chicago Tribune above the fold, although I would argue with the subhead that the whole administration is a self-made mess.

Just finished another #bannedbook that unfortunately is too close to our current climate in the US. #booksky

My July 4th decorations this year…

Laughing in front of cages designed to hold migrants and refugees, many of whom came to this country fleeing extreme violence and poverty, and hoping to raise their children in a more compassionate country. And many of whom followed all the legal procedures to enter the country.

From our segment today. The details on the impact of the Senate Bill on 70 million + Americans. The GOP is hoping these details remain hidden. Don’t let them succeed.

We are dismantling American higher education & scientific research & health care & all the other things to fund concentration camps

Priscilla Chan’s decision to stop funding the school she opened to help struggling families shows the risks for communities reliant on wealthy private donors.

I miss having a human president.

I love this word — “Tsundoku is a Japanese word for the habit of letting books pile up unread.” From NYT 6/28/25 Eying No Buy July As a Way to Curb Costs, #booksky

"For the child born this summer in Texas, whose parents receive no documents, whose name never appears in any system, and who grows up asking why she can’t go on field trips, apply for scholarships, or open a bank account, the consequences are not legal theory. They are her life."

Celebrating Pride Month in France🏳️‍🌈

Don’t tell me climate change isn’t real.

Sunrise on Mont Saint Michel

Normandy Gold Beach at sunset. Never forget.

Trump’s birthday parade reminds me of Animal House

“.. the bottom 30% of households would come out worse off ..” @wsj.com www.wsj.com/politics/pol...