OMG, Poncho is IMPOSSIBLY adorable. This level of cuteness is nearly inexcusable. Sheesh. 🥹

It is with sadness that we learned that Viola Fletcher, the oldest survivor of the Tulsa racist massacre, has died at the age of 111. Learn more about this event here: stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/1038...

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"It's very important that we don't talk about these people 'falling into homelessness.' They are being pushed." --Brian Goldstone, author of "There Is No Place For Us: Working and Homeless in America". www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lou...

While napping today, I dreamt that I was flying around in a luxury helicopter with friends and family to random places where we would solve crimes and party. Why can't I have that life?

This turned out to be one of the most unsuccessful dishes I've ever attempted. Beef slathered in sugar-free sadness sauce. Punishment in a pan. But it was fun trying!

I've had some unused sugar free teriyaki in my pantry for eons. I've transformed it into a beef marinade by adding some additional garlic, ginger, grated onion and smoked sesame oil to it. Looking forward to having that for dinner with veggies and brown rice tonight and this week. #mealprep

I enjoyed making dinner tonight: meatloaf, mashed potatoes and lima beans. And now I wish I had a magic wand for the cleaning phase.

I feel well-rested. Amazing what one solitary additional hour of sleep can do. ❤️

I drove past some children trick-or-treating in their little costumes on my way home from work today. It warmed my heart to know that they're out forming positive core memories that will stay with them forever. I remembered my own Halloweens-past and smiled all the way home. 🎃

I've been feeling a teeny bit under the weather these past few days. Nothing serious; just a touch of a scratchy throat and mild fatigue. Hoping to shake it off soon!

Canceled my Saturday plans so that I could wallow around in bed and read all day. It was totally worth it.

I am so sad about D'Angelo.

Precisely this. Use with extreme caution or (in worst case scenarios) at your own peril.

AI recommended some journal articles that were impossible to locate. I asked for more details and received a response that said, "Not all of the articles are real." (DIRECT QUOTE.) Yall, the chatbot lied, became aware of its own lie, and then came right out and told me that it lied. What a world.

My dog always tries to distract me from housework by bringing me his toys for a play session, and that's just one more reason why he's the bestest, goodest boy ever. 🐾❤️🐾

There's nothing in the world like finally completing a big, important, intimidating, difficult, frustrating task. Done and done. Good riddance.

I learned a new term today: THE GLASS CLIFF - "circumstances in which POC and women are preferentially placed in leadership roles that are associated with an increased risk of negative consequences... They are achieving leadership roles, but in far more precarious circumstances than White men."

I'm having one of those "More Coffee Please" kinds of mornings.

True autumn temperatures have finally arrived in DC. I'm so glad to welcome the cool breezes and low humidity.

😲 I never knew this.

I will have healthy boundaries in this life if I don't have anything else. #protectingmypeace

I go through spells where I literally *need* to create art (despite my very limited capability in this area). I've come to understand it as my psyche's call for balance when I'm working too hard. Something inside me says, "Enough stressing for now. Let's use your mind for something soothing."

I do weird things, like responding "thank you" when an AI chatbot is especially helpful. So there's that.

Sometimes, caring means letting go. This is a hard truth that I struggle with every time it becomes applicable to my life. It does not get easier with practice.

I have some of my best "Aha!" moments during bouts of insomnia. #upallnight #greatideas

I spent a good part of the day tidying up my cluttered studio apartment. And now, I'm settling in for a good night's rest. I'm not sure why I sleep better when my home is clean/organized, but I do. 😴💤💤

I asked AI for words describing a person who values truth above all, and learned 2 new terms: Veritist – from veritas (Latin for truth), sometimes used to describe someone devoted to truth. Alethiophile – from the Greek aletheia (truth) + philos (love), meaning “lover of truth” (rare but precise).

I'd like to watch a second movie tonight, but what could possibly top the full experience that I just had?

I first saw Ghost as a kid, and it was the very first movie ever to make me cry. Tonight, 35 years later, I cried again like a baby. What a sweet, timeless, funny, riveting little story that is. I'll try not wait another thirtyish years before watching it again. #MollyYouInDangerGirl

Be a handwritten love letter in a world full of Snapchats.

This morning, I'm thinking of ways to make more time for things that nourish my soul.

This seems so easy and looks super delicious. I definitely want to try it. youtube.com/watch?v=qK15...

A restaurant-prepared bowl of cheese grits was so disappointing over the weekend that I'm cooking some tonight to reset my palate. You can't just serve subpar cheese grits and expect me to move on as if nothing ever happened, doggone it. I have my standards.

My dog is taking another nap and I can't think of one reason why I shouldn't follow his excellent example.

I spent some time today updating my day planner with appointments. I'm old fashioned; paper and pen preferred. Yall, I've agreed to three conflicting obligations for this Saturday. I'm not sure how I ended up in such a jam. If you know the secret to cloning oneself, now's a good time to share it.

When my tiny dog sees another dog from our third story window.

Laundry and other chores tonight, and in bed by nine? Yep, I'm a party animal. #FridayNight

When I see fragrance ads on social media, I'm always curious about who's purchasing perfume online without smelling it first.

The temperatures were cool and breezy during last week's visit to Ohio, but it's pretty warm here in DC now that I have returned. I prefer the cooler temperatures by far. Can't wait for fall to officially land here in my neck of the woods.

Tonight's Gourmet Meal: A duo of sauces suitable for standalone enjoyment, yet boldly presented together with an artisinal, whole grain accompaniment. The first sauce, sweet, fruity & bright red, is gently married with a velvety second, produced from an earthy legume. I call it a PB&J. Yay dinner.

I just returned home from visiting my family in Ohio-- a nearly 9-hour drive. I feel both tired and rejuvenated. Today is mostly a rest day for me, randomly punctuated by brief spurts of light work to lay a foundation for the upcoming week. Taking it slow and being grateful for the past few days.

My dog and I are staying with a family member whose fridge has an ice maker that makes a soft rumbling noise every hour or so-- a new, unsettling noise for him. 🐶 He emits a deep, gutteral growl every time new ice is made. My dog and the fridge are now sworn enemies. This will not end well.

This sounds like fun! 🧩

My dog only has two expressions when I'm preparing food: 1) What are you cooking? 2) Why haven't you given me some yet? Unfortunately, I can't share tonight's dinner with him. It contains garlic and that's a no-no for the doggo. Maybe next time.

I finally watched Wicked. I really enjoyed this movie. Funny thing is that I saw the play more than 15 years ago in LA. I enjoyed that, too, but I have no memory of crying as much as I did while watching the movie today. I'm looking forward to part 2. I may even go to the movie theater to see it.

Android. And this could also work perfectly. ✍️🏾

!!! This sounds AWESOME !!!

Today I learned there are alarm clock apps that force you to do something in order to stop it from ringing-- •Solve a puzzle •Scan a QR Code •or take a photo of something... They're designed for folks like me who hit the snooze button a bajillion times before finally peeling themselves out of bed

Event Planning Be Like: ⏳️It's months away ⏳️There's plenty of time ⏳️Still plenty of time ⏳️It's weeks away ⏳️There's plenty of time ⏳️Relax! No rush, really! ⏳️There's PLENTY of time ⌛️There's plenty of... omg, this thing is in two days🤦🏾‍♀️