Just RSVP'd for the No Kings Rally on January 28th. Madly knitting my "Break the ICE" hat so I will have it in time! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

It's snowing. Bah Humbug!

Wooh! Spring is here. Can finally walk by the lake again. 12,100 steps today.

In support of stand up for science here is an image of galaxy M51. Beautiful night. Clear and no moon

Instead of going to U.S. for a mini-vacay, we're at an airbnb in Ontario. Every morning: Re-reading @cherylklein.bsky.social's THE MAGIC WORDS: Writing Great Books For Children & Young Adults. Cheryl: If you had a companion wkbook of exercises, I'd buy it in a heartbeat! #KidLit #WriterSky

What an amazing impact on comic culture! R.I.P. Tatjana Wood.

Hello, querying authors! I am open for submissions and actively looking for Book Club Fiction and expert-written Adult Non-Fiction. Show me your stuff! Submission link included at manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/li...

I believe in watching the State of the Union address. Even if I'm not crazy about the president, I've always felt that it's my duty, as a citizen. This is a democracy, the President of the United States is speaking, and we the people need to show up. But this year I just can't do it. Sad, but true.

Luna shaking out her fabulous ears after a wild play session. #DogsofBlueSky

Having been involved in political protests for what feels like my entire adult life, I enjoyed singing all the old songs today. I have to say, though, that Bob Marley's "Get Up, Stand Up" rises above the rest. #NoKings youtu.be/RhJ0q7X3DLM?...

Hudson NY today. #NoKings

Hello #PortfolioDay ! Author/illustrator looking for new projects. 📞: Rep’d by @liznealon.bsky.social at @greatdoglit.bsky.social 🎨: www.wineberrywoodpress.com/portfolio/ #kidlit #kidlitart #illustration #natureillustration

Well. This is fascinating! (No firewall) #Science #Nature

Interesting perspective from the other side of the query process. This is my new client Jessie Lehson.

I was on the ground today in Broadview with Senator Durbin to conduct Congressional oversight on ICE’s processing facility.

As elected officials, we have a duty to ensure transparency within federal facilities. What is ICE hiding? Kristi Noem, what are you hiding?

This makes me so happy on so many levels. I'm sharing this report by AP, rather than a corporate news source, because AP is a not-for-profit news cooperative that provides independent, fact-based, and nonpartisan journalism to a global audience. Read them, and consider subscribing. @apnews.com

You can't come to the touring Cake Picnic unless you bring a dessert to share. I would really like to go to one of these.

So true

Such happy news!

I was raised in a military family. We understand both service and sacrifice. This was a travesty. "Senior officers, summoned from around the world, are entrusted to manage complex military operations. They got a lecture on fitness and grooming standards."

Looks like we're ahead of the curve at @greatdoglit.bsky.social. We're a footwear-free zone.

Democrats. Senate Vote. Hold the line!

Our biggest influencer (dogfluencer 🐾) client. Go DEXTER!

This is such a beautiful book about finding a way, no matter what the obstacles. I'm so glad it's been translated into Spanish. Thank you, Gnome Road Books!

Well. This is something. Congratulations Justin Haynes on this recognition for your transcendent novel!

Starting the week with a quote from Bishop Mariann Budde feels like a good idea. "In a culture of contempt, may we speak with dignity. In a world of mean-spiritedness, may we act with kindness and love. At a time when it is tempting to be cynical and despairing, may we live in hope."

@birdsoftheworld.bsky.social (the Cornell Lab of Ornithology) has an amazing app, BirdCast, which tracks the movement of migratory birds. It's incredible to watch what's happening as the seasons change. 2.7 million birds flew over my upstate New York county last night! They list the species, too.

I just voted. What a fun array of stickers!

Phew! @seymoursimon.bsky.social and I just played a fiercely contested #Scrabble game. I drew both Q & Z to start and had 111 points after the first two turns. He battled back, playing a 7-letter word for 77 points! It was nip and tuck to the end. One of the best games we've ever played, for sure.

Sorry for all the nature photos. I love #Autumn so much! #bloomscrolling

I am deeply honored to receive the endorsement of @bendthearc.bsky.social, , their first ever in a mayoral election. “We are really very excited about Zohran and his platform not in spite of our commitment to Jewish values but because of them.”

Unpacking my basket from the Farmer's Market. #Autumn #AgriculturalCommunity #BuyLocal

Autumn afternoon. #autumn #nature

Good

Great advice from the late author Hilary Mantel (2x Booker Prize winner) was known for mentoring first time writers. Of writing fiction, Mantel said: "Remember what Orwell says, that good prose is like a windowpane. Concentrate on sharpening your memory and peeling your sensibility. 1/3

Gotta love this.

CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1965: 20-1 CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1990: 75-1 CEO-to-worker pay ratio today: 280-to-1 Trickle-down economics was always a sham. Nothing has ever trickled down.

This is disgraceful

Saddened to hear of the death of Chinese landscape architect Kongjian Yu. He was a visionary thinker with respect to protecting cities from the effects of #ClimateChange, proposing building cities that mimicked nature w/green roofs and by creating zones that could better absorb and reuse rainwater.

Remember that MLK said America suffers not just from "the vitriolic words and actions of the bad people but for the appalling silence of the good people."

If you are interested in #kidlit make sure you are taking advantage of all of what the community here on Bluesky has to offer. Find out more about the lists, feeds, and helpful people here: briankirbystudio.com/a-list-of-li...

Ezra Klein on X. I agree

I would love to see President Trump and former President Obama put out a joint statement saying that there is no place for this kind of violence in our society. It's a pipe dream, I know. But wouldn't that be wonderful?

At Trump's recent dinner for the tech oligarchs Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg was asked how much money he plans to invest in the U.S. He replied $600 billion. Shortly afterward, he was caught on a hot mic telling Trump “Sorry, I wasn’t ready … I wasn’t sure what number you wanted to go with.” Despicable.

This is what I love about rural living. #goats

This is disgraceful.

Great capture of a male Ruby Throated Hummingbird on the feeder cam today. They'll be gone soon, as the nights get chillier. Making nectar and enjoying them while we can. #birdsofbluesky #hummers

Unions built this city and keep it running. They’ve fought against power and greed to make the impossible possible. Now, they need an ally in City Hall. On Labor Day, the presidents of the Hotel Trades Council, 32BJ and SEIU 1199 make the case at @cityandstateny.bsky.social.