Happy May Day! I hope you are all out there enjoying your purchase free day. How to make this last? Next week try changing out one purchase at a big box place for some place local. Coffee at a local, find a local hardware/garden store, local restaurant, local craft or hobby store. Little by little

Listening to a book from the 2010s the MC is feminist because she is working and doing a good job and not letting men tell her what she can physically handle (climbing and going into sewers). I realized why it was coming off weird and it's because it was written when we had rights.

If you ever thought geography was not political and just how you get from point A to B, let's talk about how much the Trump admin has used geography for political gains -- Gulf of America to gerrymandering. It's no secret that geography is being cut from college curriculums.

Book club yesterday discussed Not Without Laughter by Langston Hughes. One of the things that struck me is that during different decades this book would have a different feel. Reading during Obama vs Trump one feels like the hope for change had come and the other like it could never. Hope again

Happy Earth Day

8 children whose lives have been cut short due to one man not being able to regulate himself.

I was about to write something long about how this doesn't make sense and then I remembered who it was about

Had a research interview with a company I use about their product. I was telling them how I use it what I like and don't like etc. They asked if I had used their AI assistant. I said that I had not. Confusion. She asked if I would try it with her. I did. And it failed.

I've been at my local city council meeting for the past 3hrs. It's long and it's boring, but it's an entry to find out what your city is doing. I'm here in person but it's also available online. Check your local community pages for more information. Your local community is where you can make changes

I keep thinking about how a school teacher speaking up was able to get 2 congresspeople to resign today. I think about how many people knew and didn't say anything. This is giving me the optimism of what 1 person can do, even when many others won't. Mrs.Frazzled you did this and you rock!

Trump's base is the far right Christian's why would he attack the Pope and post weird religious art??? Oh right because he himself has no morals and no allegiance other to himself. He only backtracks when his numbers go down

I laughed so hard when reading this headline thanks @aaronparnas.bsky.social for the laugh. @catsonacouch.bsky.social

Feeling positive about Hungary!

Talking about if it would be possible for the government to gain the trust of the people again, and Mamdani shows that it's possible and it can be quickly regained ❤️

Saw this little guy at the park today

Had TACOs tonight to celebrate

Feeling relieved.

Anyone still talking about how gas is going to be so much cheaper?

I just got a rejection email in comic sans and I really don't know how to feel about it

Simultaneously cheering the ousting of Noem and Bondi, while recognizing that they are getting rid of the women

Another museum heist, this time in Italy. Some light hearted crime to be sprinkled amongst the crimes against humanity.

Sometimes my invisible disability is invisible to me. Today I was bringing some groceries in. I live on the second floor--so stairs. I struggled to get up the stairs and then I dropped the box with groceries in it. The queso hit the ground and ruptured. I was blind to my own disability.

I posted this a few days ago and the sentiment still stands. I'm seeing a lot of posts about how No Kings isn't activism. Yes it is. It's not a small step. Building community and coming together with a purpose is activism.

Can you make that map right away? Me: Sure! ArcPro: definite maybe

Iran is more than aware of how devastating economic sanctions can be on a country. Closing the strait of Hormuz is devastating the US economy in a similar way. Not only is it cutting off a supply but turning other countries against the US.

No Kings is coming up again. Reminder that this may be the only way some people have to access the revolution. Don't be a dick

Glad I don't have any flight booked for the foreseeable future

Chuck Norris didn't die he just moved planes

I broke the no contact and regret is immediate. Whyyy do I do this to myself???

Removing the sanctions on Russia is just funding both sides of the war

Anyone else love to see a stark tree up against a blue sky?

All Accounts Settled, was a satisfying end to the Fred the Vampire Accountant series. @drewhayesnovels.bsky.social is unaware of how much Fred has been a part of our lives, and we appreciate the wonderful world you have created. I'm a little sad to say goodbye until we binge for the umpteenth time ❤️

Sunrise Topeka

I need November to get here quicker with less stupid shit in between

It is so damning of US news media that so many outlets refuse to just straight up say that Senator Tim Sheehy assaulted an activist. He did not "help" Capitol police. They did not need his help. He wanted to assault the guy and did. He should resign.

Did none of the things today

Unfortunately it doesn't seem like the media is even asking the questions to hold anyone accountable

The war in Iran is a direct result of what has been happening in Gaza. This is just as much Biden's war as it is Trumps

Loved the way the moon looked in the clear blue sky tonight

It was always life or death for someone

Always proud of Al Green, Ilhan Omar, and Rashida Talib. Always disappointed in the rest.

Not sure how to help right now? Look at your talents and skills. You are uniquely you. Look at your skills think of how they could be used art? Writing? Cooking? Maps? Then bring them to others. I know how to do this, how can you use it? You'd be surprised. Be you be strong be brave

RIP Jesse Jackson. Looking to see who will rise up out of this and become the new leaders we look to

Can't say I'm surprised about CBS censorship

Sunrise this morning was spectacular

You shouldn't need a passport to vote. You shouldn't need money to vote. Your citizenship is the only requirement. SAVE act is back and it's about limiting votes

Does anyone actually think things are going to get better in MN? Yes the pressure from the people of MN has been amazing and this is definitely a win, but I do not trust that it's over yet.

I live with chronic pain and I haven't had a flair up for a long time. This week has decided to make up for the fact. Today is particularly bad

When fantasy writers like Martin were trying to push the boundaries of human decency they never got close to what's in the files, and that gives me hope that as a majority we aren't absolutely monsters. However, now I know real monsters exist and they are worse that we imagined.