I never thought all the things I do that contribute to climate change would cause 𝘮𝘺 climate to change.

The world is too much with me. Distract it with something shiny while I duck out the back.

@crotchetycarl.bsky.social Happy Birthday!

Is this the cutest thing you've ever seen?

Good morning, Chicago

My talented, thoughtful, creative (handsome! smart! socially conscious!) friend @kevingrauke.bsky.social has a book coming in October. Pre-sales are open. Link here: bit.ly/4fT8nLp

I'm having a harder time than usual staying ahead of the curve of crazy that's afoot.

Good morning, all

A new poem in @newohioreview.bsky.social.

Good morning! As I woke, shaft of sunlight across my torso, everything I worried about yesterday seemed insignificant, over, but all new worries seemed to be gathering—like an orchestra doing scales, warming up.

Little plug here: if you're a healthy adult between the ages of 18 and 35, why not consider joining a stem cell and bone marrow donor registry? If you do so and are matched with a patient in need, you can save the life of someone with blood cancer.

I’ve known this young woman since she was an infant. Her birthday is tomorrow. Tonight votes count double for the contest. Happy Early Birthday to Sabrina - We are voting early and often to bump you into the next round. Vote for Sabrina here if you get the chance: thesupermom.org/2026/sabrina...

Accelerating my nonsense until the bullshit stops.

Good morning, Chicago

Good morning, especially, to @duchessgoldblatt.bsky.social ☕️

Crumble up a few pieces of stale bread into your May morning to stretch it further.

One of the biggest problems with A.I. is there's a lot of A but not much I.

Good morning, Chicago

"It makes me think of the Dylan Thomas poem about the dead men who 'shall have stars at elbow and foot.' Who shall be one 'with the man in the wind and the west moon' and where lovers are lost but love is not, and death shall have no dominion."

Maybe I'll give it all up and move to the 19th century for the summer.

Maybe a little sweetness today? For me, I mean. I know how obsessed you people are with your savory Fridays.

Miracles are instances of breaking the fourth wall.

Good morning, all

Here's my very human promise: no AI, not for me, not ever, never. It will never be in any writing you see from me. I'd sooner die.

I don't care if you found it for free: do not dredge up AI-based mulch and drag it home to your rosebeds. You don't know what kinds of pathogens it carries.

Cinnamon toast will easily solve seven or eight of your problems.

Go through your days assuming everyone you meet is insane. I promise you you'll never be disappointed.

The fifth edition of The Book Supplement is here 📚🎉 with two essay collections, two memoirs, and a novel. #booksky

Joy is resistance. Buying my book is also resistance. Buying two copies of my book? Well, joy shared will reseed itself and multiply.

Fold down the upper right-hand corner of today so you can find it again later and remember. You can dog-ear your own Friday; it's not a library copy.

The Callow Method is the only path to enlightenment.

I've known Sabrina since she was an infant. She's a good person, devoted mom, lifelong striver, & participates in her community. She didn't have an easy start in life & nothing impossibly wonderful has EVER dropped in her lap. She’s a trier. Please vote for her. thesupermom.org/2026/sabrina...

In case you’re feeling bad about yourself today, here’s a wee tale. Four years ago I assembled a new desk chair. It’s been awful. Uncomfortable. Weirdly slanted. I had to keep a step stool under my feed and a pillow behind me knees and it was still BAD. +

Good morning, all

@finallydeirdre.bsky.social I just saw a follow request from you on Instagram. Is that really you?

Happy Birthday to the handsome, smart, wonderful @nathandunbar.bsky.social

Tuck a few of my sentences behind your ears when you want to feel fancy.

Looked at Bluesky and saw a more recent post from @sannewman.bsky.social and it finally felt like Spring. The sun came out!

Your fortitude is an example, @miraclecharlie.bsky.social

Happy birthday to someone I admire so much. A miracle to have met you. @miraclecharlie.bsky.social

occasional reminder that my [award-winning] second book is in paperback and it's cheap as hell. bookshop.org/p/books/the-...

Hold on, everyone. I have to go out for a bit this morning. Nobody say anything good while I'm gone. You know I can't bear to miss out.

I need at least a handful of you people to become billionaires so you can bankroll my preferred reality into existence: Heaven on earth for everyone.

Good morning, all

Is this the complaints department?

I'm attending No Kings's event, “Know Your Rights: Protest Rights and Safety Practices (for all No Kings Attendees)” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

Good morning, all!

I visited with a friend recently. Luckily I always keep my butterfly net at hand in case one wanders by. Long story short, your pal Duchess is ready to slay all oncoming dragons again. Let them try.

Never worry! I picked up all your lost hours overnight and I'll parcel them back out when a benevolent mood strikes.