This week's episode of Criminal very closely mirrors a scam that targeted my mom about a month ago. Worth a listen.

Incredible image. Also incredible that the vast majority of white Christians in this country align with the men in camo.

Yes.

The four guys you'll meet while washing your windshield at a gas station: (a petty little thread)

I took a bike ride this morning and every single person I passed smiled and said good morning, because I am in a different dimension and/or Michigan.

My mom refers to Gen Z folks as "Jay-Zs" and it gets me every time.

The Tigers didn't have a good night at Comerica, but the Herrmanns had a blast. Happy 70th to my Dad!

Kat is still out there fighting four hours after this. I'm just fucking livid.

Reunited with this unit (my mom's pup). So much joy.

Back on the road with my favorite farty labrador. Watch out world! (Poor thing, she can't help it. If she can: hell of a long game and great bit).

Fun fact: truck drivers call shreds of tire on the road "gators." Truck tires are full of metal pins that hold the tread together. They will chew up the tires on *your* car if you can't avoid running over them over. Fascinating. And I was worried I'd be bored in Cleveland.

Maybe 1-2 times a year, when I can't make the drive home to Michigan in one shot, I treat myself to a stay at a "nice" (i.e. "safe") hotel on the way. These are the only ocassions on which I ever watch Shark Tank. Inexplicable.

Just because.

I don't have room for any of this atm

This morning in East Somerville, MA masked agents who told bystanders they were from Homeland Security abducted a man who lives in the neighborhood while he was on his way to do laundry. Video shared directly with me of the moments after he was detained and put in an unmarked vehicle:

Is there a service out there that lets you hang out with a puppy for an afternoon, bring joy into each others' lives, and then part ways?

Is this funny? Sure. (I have a bit more compassion for the National Guard because they didn't sign up for this shit). Be wary of the comments encouraging others to do the same and the discussion on legality. As a reminder: the Constitution does not show up and proactively protect you from cops.

Williams was a photographer for Jet magazine. He took the photo himself. The OG selfie. Iconic. Orangeburg, South Carolina, 1956

Me, 20 minutes into Taxi Driver: "Holy shit, is that Robert DeNiro?"

Taking my Dad to see the Tigers at Comerica Park next weekend for his 70th bday. Where does time even go.

Life hack: when you hear "there's no ideology here," you can usually translate that to "it's misogyny so normalized that no one sees it anymore"

Now that I have more time on my hands, I know @joshuaerlich.bsky.social appreciates these little messages from me throughout the day. Callie is a labrador.

This year I have found myself devastated on behalf of clients, in fear for my own personal safety, and afraid of the future. I had a break planned for next month to take care of myself. Instead, I'm starting IOP tomorrow after a stretch in inpatient. Prioritize your health and know your limits.

Incited a mob against me so insane I had to flee my house.

Yes! The latest season with Mantzoukas is legendary.

If you've experienced domestic violence or supported DV survivors, you'll recognize the walking on eggshells dynamic. SSHHHH be quiet, make yourself small, don't anger them so they don't lash out again or further...

Any other Detroit/Windsor folks remember The Night 89x Stole Christmas?

Look, I get the fear. I've left town before over it. The threat that's always been there remains there. Keep a level head. Be cool. Don't give into or perpetuate it.

You can also just make posts in your head and that's fine.

Oh no, the people who were threatening to deport or murder me yesterday on social media are threatening to deport and murder me today.

Why do I keep deciding to give social media another chance on days like today.

Free book idea: It's a bit like Girl, Interrupted, but called "Grown-Ass Woman, Just Really Fucking Tired."

Since this has accidentally become my top hits page, Kamikaze by PJ Harvey owns bones.

I feel you little dude.

It's not going to stop 'til you wise up

A friend snapped this pic and sent it to me yesterday. It's from yesterday's large march in Chicago. Thank to the protester for bringing me along :)

Some new street art spotted in DC 🤣

Holy cow. "Weapons." Go see it. No spoilers: but a joke in there hit me so hard that a stranger to my right started laughing at my reaction.

If you are one of these former DOJ lawyers (or you can connect us with one), we want to talk to you! Drop a note to [email protected]

Anyone else find their crochet progress depends largely on which part of their mental health is acting up?

🎶 psycho killer stress crochet 🎶

this should become a thing, putting up signs like this for every arrest & disappearance in public spaces. it would likely break into lower info, less politically engaged demos and local social media groups

There is no right way to think of, process, or handle trauma. Like, I prefer to think of mine as funny and process it as entertaining. I 100% respect if you perceive, process, or handle your trauma in any other way, truthfully, and I mean no disrespect. Just, putting that out there.

Hereby vouching for "Dangerous Animals" as a solid ass movie.

Anyone else's cat try to jump in the shower with them from time to time? Or is that just our little guy? Nearly took the shower curtain down earlier like I was at the Bates Motel. Cat scared the spirit out of me.

Sharing this again

We are now well beyond the all-time record for number of people in ICE custody in any given day, and last month's funding bill is going to give them what they need to more than double those daily numbers before the end of next year

Warning: Sappy. Some mental health struggles of mine became signifcantly worse a few weeks ago. Things got a little dark and a little scary for a bit. BUT, I found: - A doc I can actually trust; - A good therapist; - An anti-depressant that works; - time for myself - suppprt from many of you

Funny how quickly a simple phrase like "Clever Hans the Mathematical Horse" can derail one's day.