Use the good china! I found fancy fountain pen inks dried out. That expensive liquor oxidizes and changes flavor. The lotion goes rancid. Drink it, use it, don't save it for a brighter day. Find joy in your world. Grab Grandma's crystal for your morning juice. Don't wait. Life is short.

You still have rights. Use them.

A little erranding today. Ankle not really happy. We'll baby it tonight and see how I feel tomorrow morning. Not even a week yet, I have to take it slow. And it's ugly bruises.

Anything creative is toxic to the regime. It reminds us of our humanity and our connections to each other. If you're a creative, make MORE art or music or fashion in these difficult times. Pour your emotions into it and put it into the world. The arts are the lifeblood of humanity.

Don't look away. Believe your eyes and ears.

🧵 Here's a thing you can do, RIGHT NOW, to combat Musk's nonconsensual-porn-and-desecration-of-the-dead machine: bsky.app/profile/greg... I called my state's AG yesterday and then sent an email; that email + the template I used to guide me, next.

Y’all, elevation is amazing. Stayed off that ankle and kept it elevated all day. Slept with it propped up. This morning 90%+ of swelling is gone. Still TBD how much it hurts when I start to use it, but I plan to keep off it and elevated again today. Yay progress!

Good morning. I'd like to invite anyone who is interested to make a small gesture of kindness today. It's up to you to decide what that can be. The key is for you to act on the idea. With so much out of our control, we can choose how to be with each other today and every day.

Call your reps + please read the thread. Do it now, please. Script.

Never a good time for this story, but CHECK YOUR NEWS SOURCES! And stop using AI/LLM. www.wired.com/story/us-inv...

Join me in wearing a mask when you're out of the house. I'll fist-bump you at the grocery store.

I blame the moon. This is ridiculous. I might be catching naps, but I haven’t really slept yet. I’m gonna be cranky.

Finchy inspired me, so here are some 2025 books I read and suggest, as well as my numbers for the year. 63 books read. 12% non-fiction. This is kind of my standard. I always wish I'd read more non-fiction, but it takes longer and often bums me out. (Reality does, in fact, bite) What did I read...

Just finished S1 of Pluribus. This is disturbing. Components ring very real from our early 2020 COVID lockdown, and parts of it seem very possible going forward. Entertaining? I suppose. A cautionary tale? Absolutely. It's like 1984, Fahrenheit 451, or A Brave New World. Consume with your eyes open.

It’s time to fight against book bans - www.bookbanpetition.us

Merry Christmas skeeple.

This year I played with felt.

To all my book-curious & librarian followers - read about the end of mass market paperbacks. www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...

It’s a #NMrollcall Sunday out there, what’s your plan for the day? I’ll be finishing a couple of Xmas crafts/gifts and promise to post pictures when they’re done. Did anyone see meteors last night? I didn’t, I have this big mountain blocking my view to the east. Think last night’s insomnia was

Bears repeating. Lessons from Dr Snyder’s book On Tyranny.

Hello Saturday! #NMrollcall anyone want to chime in? I woke early (for me), so now I'm looking at errands. On a Saturday. That's poor planning. But I need green felt for a Xmas craft - can't wait to finish it and show you! Sunshine galore, you know I love it. Laundry is in. Butter is on the

Looking for a Christmas movie you haven't seen before? I strongly recommend An Arthur Christmas.

Krampus in Old Town

Yay snow!

w00t! First snow of the season here overnight.

3/ World AIDS Day is Dec 1 -- this is THE day to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS, support those living with it, remember those lost, and promote prevention and education worldwide. worldaidsday.org

Dang, I'd love to see this!

36 hours after my 2nd shingles shot I feel normal again. That was a weird one. But no regrets!

If you have an inactive XM radio (in your car) - turn it on! Free tunes until December 1st!

Let’s talk about sedition and treason, because the most powerful yet inadequate man in the world is having a tantrum about it, and his soulless, spineless sycophants are boosting his message. /1

Book authors, take note.

Free Sirius XM in your car Nov 20 - Dec 1

Rough morning. I hate that the shutdown is over without any gain. I'm angry. Bad sleeping last night, likely for the same reason. Ugh. Hoping some sunshine gets me turned around.

I feel this and no doubt look it.

PREACH!

Please wear a mask.

@lujan.senate.gov don't let this happen!

If MJ ever wonders, #NMrollcall kinda falls apart when she's not at the helm. We miss our leader and hope she's enjoying her guests. I'm enjoying a raspberry sucker and a blue tongue. Yay leftover candy. Glad to see cities and states make a big statement with their votes Tues. Enjoy Fall, y'all

Saw my favorite dog today. Known him since he was a pup, now 120 lbs. First thing his human said when I arrived, "I still can't believe he doesn't bark at you." I'm not; he knows I'm part of his pack since day 1. Love that big goof and his older (canine) brother. Now, where's the lint roller?

Vote!

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Jose Andres Group continuing free weekday lunch for Feds at China Chilcano (no longer at Jaleo, Zaytinya, or Oyamel) (expecting a lot of folks not to get the word this week and show up disappointed)

Vile

Ooof. Very full. Dinner out with friends. Reading for a bit, then sleep. Full heart and full tummy.

Friends - bulk up your TBR list!