My across-the-street neighbor struggled to stake her flag. I ran over to see if I could help. I’ve never met her other than waving. We introduced either other and she told me how important it was for her to get that flag outside for tomorrow. True love of country looks like these “little” acts.

AA principles applied to life right now, from Lutheran pastor Nadia Bolz-Weber: open.substack.com/pub/thecorne...

I'm so disappointed in the CSU's act of providing personal faculty details to the federal EEOC. www.calfac.org/cfa-sues-csu...

Compassion isn’t a weakness. Empathy isn’t a sin. Cruelty isn’t a strength. Vengeance isn’t a virtue. “Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness." -Isaiah 5:20

This is a more dramatic version of what happened to my son. Many wildland firefighting contractors do not support their staff when health--physical or mental--is compromised. My son made it to 27. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/07/u...

September 23, 2025

Nature continues to inspire no matter what crazy stuff happens around us. My granddaughter spotted caterpillars on our narrow leaf milkweed! She has been “teaching” us about them all day.

BREAKING: A mass Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine’s capital has killed at least two people and injured 11, Ukrainian officials said.

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@schiff.senate.gov @padilla.senate.gov Vote No!!!!

June 15, 2025

Had a great time hanging out with 175+ neighbors and friends at our small town’s park. Another reason I love living in Aromas, CA. #nokings

If you want to understand why LA residents feel under attack, undercover DHS agents lying about their identity and authorizations to try to kidnap LA children seems a good start. People just do not understand the attacks LA is under by Trumpists right now.

This whole interview by @governor.ca.gov w @jacobsoboroff.bsky.social is the way you would *hope* your governor would sound, in response to historic, lawless over-reach. But if short on time, hear the final minute. Starts at time 13:40. A msg directly to Donald Trump www.msnbc.com/msnbc/watch/...

Ditched a mtg to hang with my daughter at Big Basin State Park. 5 years post CZU fire. Redwoods are coming back every which way. Maybe the rest of us can survive soc/pol/ecn/env disaster too? Hope.

So interesting--especially since the current president rarely seems to know the details about what is going on pretty much all the time: www.nytimes.com/2025/06/04/u...

NEW: VoteVets statement on Trump/Vance ‘Peace Deal’ Threats to Ukraine They are peddling Putin’s “peace plan”—a deal where Ukraine gives up land, Russia loses nothing, and tyrants everywhere get the green light to invade. This isn’t peace. It’s betrayal. STATEMENT: votevets.org/press-releas...

Hey, my IN peeps! @grandmagayle.bsky.social @tendingthewyld.bsky.social @sarahramirez.bsky.social

Teacher residency programs in California are successful, including 2 in the Monterey/San Benito/Santa Cruz county area. (1/2) learningpolicyinstitute.org/product/succ...

@grandmagayle.bsky.social looks like you're in for fun in the Hoosier state. Combine with fed cuts, and...?

Thinking I needed some laugh-out-loud humor to offset the current craziness, I'm re-reading Carl Hiaasen's "Squeeze Me." I'm laughing out loud for sure, but also jaw-droppingly horrified at how real life so often mimics fiction. Again. #booksky #politics #pythons #CarlHiaasen #SqueezeMe

NEW: Trump said government cuts wouldn’t affect public safety. But staffing changes at the Forest Service have weakened an already strained firefighting force by hitting support staff who play crucial roles in preventing and battling blazes.

Devastating news for the teacher candidates I work with. These grants supported those willing to serve in rural or low-performing school districts, allowing them to focus on clinical practice as they completed their credential program: www.nytimes.com/2025/04/04/u...

April 2, 2025

NEW: You can now send us your tips via SecureDrop, the most secure and anonymous way to share information or files with us electronically. Used properly, it shields your identity even from us. Here’s how to use it: www.propublica.org/tips

CFT was proud to participate in today’s Cesar Chavez Day March in Delano, and we stand in solidarity with our immigrant siblings today and every day! @californialabor.bsky.social @aftunion.bsky.social

lookout.co/moss-landing... I live about 10 miles as the crow flies from the Vistra plant and noticed the metallic taste after the wind started blowing our way. This website shows the current status at the plant: www.readymontereycounty.org/recover/moss...

So disappointed in my alma mater. They can do better.

Yes! I teach candidates who would otherwise be unable to complete their certification without the stipends provided by these grants. These grants allow them to focus on their courses and clinical practice rather than having to patch together part-time jobs and loans to pay their bills.

March 18, 2025

I joined several months ago. We need new options and this one may be it.

Among the material devastation to everyday people, Senate Dems have now blown a hole in their ability to work with the House. We had an agreed upon plan, House took immense risk, then Senate turned around midway and destroyed it w/ a fear-based, inexplicable abdication. They own what happens next.

Yes! Hopefully the ruling will be upheld. Cancelling these grants had an immediate affect on teacher candidates who rely on stipends RIGHT NOW so that they can focus on finishing their credential programs. apnews.com/article/trum...

Fun times exploring the Sierra Azul Open Space in the South Bay/Santa Cruz Mountains.

Social Studies Teachers and Friends, We are bringing #sschat to Bluesky! We have a slow chat lined up for you for National Civics Learning Week. You can keep up with us at: @socialstudieschat.bsky.social. Want to help? If so please: Share with your friends! Tag awesome Social Studies teachers!

March 8, 2025

Love this line from @johnpavlovitz.bsky.social: "I'm grateful that life argued with my theology and I listened to it."

You can't use the parks budget to redo your backyard. You can't use the highway budget to repave your driveway. You can't use the police budget to hire a personal security guard. And rich people can't use our public school budget to pay for private school. Say no to vouchers.

LIVE: WORKING PEOPLE'S STATE OF THE UNION

NEW: One million children will go untreated for severe malnutrition, up to 166,000 people will die from malaria and 200,000 more children will be paralyzed by polio over the next decade, internal memos estimated. The USAID programs were cut anyway. By Brett Murphy and @annamaria.bsky.social

Another lawsuit in the works. Thanks AACTE, AFT, NCTR, and other educational organizations for advocating for teacher preparation program grants: aacte.org/2025/03/aact...

More info: www.gov.ca.gov/2025/03/01/w...

The Farm Service Agency (FSA) has notified pantries & other food distributors that they are to cease using FarmShare funds to acquire fresh foods from local farmers FarmShare is/was funded by USDA's Local Food Purchase Assistance program This immediately affects both farmers & lower income families

🌱 #gardening

This is Marco Rubio explaining how the USA promised to defend Ukraine forever if they got rid of their nuclear arsenal left after the Soviet Union fell. This is why lil marco was sinking into the couch. He was hoping we wouldn’t find it…so don’t RT right now this very second.