What do I do? Twitter/X is actually down. Did the cesspool collapse?

“Homicide rates among pregnant women increase with the rate of firearm ownership, according to a state-by-state study published this week in the medical journal JAMA Network Open.” It’s the guns, always the guns. rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/13/r...

My good camera and I finally got around to meet North Kingstown troll, Iver Mudslinger. Iver is an exquisite sculpture created by artist Thomas Dambo and located in lucious Ryan Park.

“…Moms for Liberty claim that 17 of their endorsed school board candidates won their races…but those were uncontested races. In contested races they were 0 for 31…” www.forbes.com/sites/peterg...

“What would Diane Keaton do?” Attend the suburban post-Halloween costume party and recite “La-dee-da” forever.

New Wickford/ North Kingstown roundabout is working incredibly well. I’m happy for the shopkeepers that construction is over. Independent TC member Beth Hill Ross gave it her all to stop the roundabout. Feels much safer already and the drama felt unnecessary.

Current status: Libbing out big time.

Can you believe that North Kingstown residents just donated 7,491 pounds of food to the North Kingstown Food Pantry through Scouting for Food?!

👀 Spotted in North Kingstown: Scouts dispersing door hangers to remind folks to leave non-perishable food out next Saturday, November 1! 🥘 If you received a door hanger, consider donating food. 🙏 All food will be delivered to the North Kingstown Food Pantry.

Another successful North Kingstown Democrats fundraiser tonight at O Sushi. Lots of folks asking what they can do to help, and joining one’s local democratic town committee is a good first step.

Looks like I am amongst good Libras in today’s Rhode Map birthday shoutout! 50?! I still feel like a valley girl/riot grrl.

🔔 Join me on October 22 for a cool fundraising hangout with NK Democrats + Speaker Joe Shekarchi. 🍣 Nosh on complimentary food at O Sushi, hear what’s going on in Rhode Island literally from the Speaker’s mouth. 👇 Tickets range for $$ secure.actblue.com/donate/nkfal...

Swift’s ‘Life of a Showgirl’ illustrates her fall from songwriter to cash grab. From coming after infinitely cooler Charli XCX to littering songs with slang that has already aged. When it’s never been more important to use her voice, Taylor’s silenced herself with insipidity.

Last night was a hoot with @ridemparty.bsky.social well represented at Providence Foundation’s Legacy in Motion at the ethereal Reserve on Dorrance. Caught @amo.house.gov for a pic, @sabinamatos.bsky.social smiling, and @tednesi.bsky.social giving (and taking) it! Also, thanks for having music!

Bob Craven is a wonderful man and an excellent Rhode Island legislator. His son is exceedingly cool and talented, too. That’s all; carry on. www.wpri.com/target-12/cr...

Anyone digging “Task” on HBO? I am not. Excellent cast but the plot is going nowhere, the criminals are bad at their jobs, and the Martha Plimpton storyline is too much. But give Lizzie, FBI gal, a spinoff. www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...

I am not digging “Task” on HBO. Anyone loving it?

While America fat shames its military, I would like a president who is not obese.

Well done, @ohnocastro.bsky.social!

America’s currently living in hell; why not have company? www.cnn.com/2025/09/23/p...

I do not celebrate anyone dying AND I don’t memorialize Christian performers with penchants for chauvinism and racism, and who were against safe gun laws. Now fire me. Again. Already happened once and wasn’t that bad.

Guys, what radicalized Tyler? ✅ Mormonism ✅ Comfy Middle Class ✅ Republican parents ✅ Police father ✅ Social Worker mom ✅ Utah college for 1 semester So weird, right? www.thetimes.com/us/news-toda...

Tyler’s caring dad was with the sheriff’s office and wore Blue Lives Matter shirts to Japanese steak houses. Mom worked in the disability community and gifted kids guns for Xmas. Mormons. Tyler received straight As and is always smiling with fam. www.thetimes.com/us/news-toda...

This is America. Tyler and his family look a lot like all of us, don't they? The next time we have a live and televised traumatizing murder, perhaps the piranhas can hold off on misidentifying the murderer's intentions or background. Sadly, we all know there WILL be a next time.

Not Black. Not Trans. Not Muslim. Not an Immigrant. Not a Democrat. Meet Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson: a white Christian, Conservative Republican male with a big gun and not much to lose. How do you like them apples?

Last night, while mourning another school shooting and the horrific political assassination of Charlie Kirk, I went to a @momsdemand.bsky.social meeting. We were stoic and somber. It’s the guns.

Do NOT watch the video. Please and thank you.

Gaga, always and forever my lady.

Who wore it better? Mother/daughter edition. Happy Sunday!

Sunday mornings have become me shouting at the television. It’s a tough time to be a news addict.

Listening to Donald the Dump share fake news about voter fraud with mail-in ballots makes me want to vomit

My son left for college, a rite of passage for which I’ve saved and hoped. And all I want to do is cry. On the heels of my aunt’s death, family’s dysfunction, and America’s Trump, everything feels tainted.

We delivered my son to Bridgewater State University yesterday and I do not know what to do with myself.

Lorde help us and let me live in New Zealand. Really, Lorde help me.

Must be back-to-school time in America. Gunfire, children dead, anxiety, polished floors, fresh pencils, and fear. It’s the guns. @momsdemand.bsky.social

Rhode Island’s own version of “eff around and find out” someday maybe. The audacity of building this wall confuses me. I’m not part of a country club so help me: did the QCC folks think nobody would see a WALL? Did members wonder? Help me. click.everyaction.com/k/114056917/...

Like your pal stuck in endless divorce court with a dangerous, dumb, narcissistic loser, the Trump dump dirties the office with nonstop court cases. Rhode Island wins! And the Trump dump barrels on with flat tires. rhodeislandcurrent.com/briefs/trump...

This is bullshit, Mr. Sabitoni. While we are at it, almost all I see are men here and that bothers me. Rhode Island leaders and union leaders, admitting the lack of women is the first step. It hurts. Can’t we do better?

My son Holden turns 16 today! A Scout, wrestler, animal lover, and caring brother, Holden enjoyed being 15 and can’t wait to drive. He and I love talking politics, pop culture, and family lore.

Thank you, civilian oversight panel.

Tell me something I don’t know. It wasn’t their job and they shouldn’t have offered help.

Yes to Rhode Island and everyone who made this happen. rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/08/20/e...

Here's to my son Beckett on his Eagle Scout Ceremony. My mom didn't get the Confirmation she wanted, but God was mentioned a lot. Seabee Museum in North Kingstown, RI.

How vile. Are we in purgatory or is this hell?

My son made Eagle Scout and we will celebrate at the Seabee Museum tomorrow. How does it all go so fast?

My own pink pony club at Newport Polo. I hear that the newly crowned housewives of Rhode Island are here and I am busy angling for a spot!

Take that, Trump. Rhode Island blocks the orange vermin. Again and again.

Thanks to all who helped “table" RIPTA cuts. The debate was lively, surprising. Ri's gotta change from "we love our cars" to embrace public transport. Me, too. Strong public transport is key to a vital state. rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/08/07/r...

Welcome back, Stefan Pryor, a thoroughly cool guy.

Can someone explain to me, in a way I may understand, why Peter Alviti is the RIPTA board chair?