The U.S. war on Iran is now estimated to cost $1 billion per day. Meanwhile Americans are told there’s no money for healthcare, hospitals, or basic social programs.

Just played pretty good set. Watching the next band whose music is a lot more pleasant than mine. 😛 I need to open for punk shows. I am a little out of place in the singer/songwriter nights, although it always seems to go over well enough.

Kristi Noem is gone. Good, but it’s the bare minimum. Two American citizens killed by federal agents in Minneapolis. Court orders violated. FEMA gutted. Firing her doesn’t fix all of that, but it’s a start.

BREAKING: The House Oversight Committee has voted 24–19 to subpoena Pam Bondi as part of its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. Five Republicans joined Democrats in supporting the subpoena.

So I was weeding books with infrequent circulation today and came across one called The Faithful Elephants. #jesuschrist, was not expecting that. Kinda glad no kids have checked it out in 10+ years, I’m still upset about it. #kidlit #schoollibrary

wow -- Tillis goes ballistic on Noem, telling her "what we've seen is a disaster under your leadership"

Chapter 19 of THE WARDS WILL FALL is live! In this chapter Maxwell and Not-Ivan have what passes for a conversation and Maxwell gets some unwanted confirmation of his situation. This is a queer dark fantasy novel for my newsletter! Read now👇 www.oleandercraw.com/the-wards-wi...

New book day in the school library! @carriefinison.bsky.social #12x12PB #kidlit

My mom read the Ostara section of my book for #ReadAcrossAmerica today! #12x12PB The Wheel of the Year: An Introduction to #Pagan Holidays comes out March 20th. You can preorder the ebook now: www.amazon.com/Wheel-Year-I... Mark it as ‘want to read’ in Goodreads and StoryGraph! Everything helps. 🙏

I applied! #PBrisingstars #kidlit #writingcommunity

I love a new month! New page on the budget spreadsheet. My goal is to keep groceries under $1K this month. What are you working on in March?

He-Man needs our help! One of my grandmothers died after a long battle with dementia. My other grandma is unfortunately beginning her battle…. Medicare is gonna have to figure out something about memory care, bc there’s not gonna be *less dementia in the future. 😣 gofund.me/04aaa84a3

Be on the lookout for WHEN PALESTINE IS FREE, a picture book with a hopeful vision for the future of Palestine and a determined call to action, by Hannah Moushabeck, illustrated by Aya Ghanameh! Congratulations @hannahmoushabeck.bsky.social and @literaticat.bsky.social!

Just preordered this poetry collection from my city’s Poet Laureate! She is a really cool lady, hosts open mics at the library and came to my school last year for Poetry Month. #authorsky #writingcommunity www.finishinglinepress.com/product/the-...

Man, good thing they're getting rid of all that fraud and waste...

Finished my taxes earlier this morning. @maccagan.bsky.social was right on with her estimate of our tax return after we redid my W4 in the fall. Next year’s will be smaller, but there’s a lot more money going into our bank account!

$20,440 for two kids. Damn, that’s a lot of money.

Another snow day! 😬 Gonna take the kids to daycare (it’s a home daycare so it’s open) when the snow slows down and attempt to do our taxes.

Okay, I guess I'll go to bed now in case we have school tmo. Instead of live-tweeting this ding-dong. #sotu

Oh, that time when he was gonna send everyone $2,000 (or something) to pay for all their healthcare? I'm sure that will be great. #sotu

Reminder: Trump's illegal tariffs cost the American people $175 billion. The average family paid $1,700. You deserve your money back.

You know what's draining my wealth, bro? Childcare costs. How about tax some billionaires and open some universal preK? Oh I forgot, you don't work for your citizens. #sotu

"The people that I love" Billionaires. Other pedophiles. #sotu

Or you could just, y'know, tax billionaires appropriately. #sotu

Amen! Let's drain the swamp!

Hey @womenspf.bsky.social you will like this, I just got a bag of paper grocery bags from my local Buy Nothing group for wrapping up my books to ship! 😅

Mailing books to Rhode Island, Idaho, California, and my home state Connecticut! My mom’s friend is also bringing one with her on a visit to WALES! 🤩✈️ Signed copies available thru me now, ebook preorder is live an PB can be ordered on 3/20: a.co/d/06vEV1YN

When I’m not writing about Pagan holidays, I’m still writing about money! A lot of new folks on my Substack so here’s an intro post and some steps to start cleaning up finances: open.substack.com/pub/jessiema... #authorsky #writingcommunity

BREAKING: Trump’s DOJ has decided to stop pursuing their case against the 6 Democratics who urged members of the military not to comply with unlawful orders.

Interior reveal on IG, featuring beautiful graphic design by @faerienuff.bsky.social! Thank you for turning this into the school library book of my dreams! 🤩 www.instagram.com/reel/DVG4Lie...

Same bro, same. Car insurance, home insurance, health insurance, property taxes, groceries…..

Last night I finished reading the manuscript of The Lunch Teacher by my friend Vanessa David. What a story! Surprising and disappointing how children’s lunches can be turned into a vehicle for corporate profit. Follow Vanessa: www.facebook.com/share/1FBWyd... #writingcommunity #authorsky

Omg my first “author event” is on the calendar! At my local indie bookstore, Mermaid Books! #authorsky #pagansky #12x12PB The Wheel of the Year: An Introduction to Pagan Holidays comes out March 20th. Ebook preorders available now: www.amazon.com/Wheel-Year-I...

Author copies are here! Message me if you want a signed copy, $15 + shipping. 😃📬 Official release is 3/20/26 (Ostara!), ebook preorder is live: a.co/d/04A9vWLP #pagansky #kidlit @12x12challenge.bsky.social

Author copies are supposed to arrive today! #kidlit #writingcommunity

Good job, @davidniemitz.bsky.social! #writingcommunity #fantasy #booksky youtu.be/aPxufjICmwE?...

What’s your favorite non-book perk that your library provides?

Had a lot of fun learning about Lunar New Year with students today! #schoollibrary #librarysky

Geez, when are they gonna be done harassing this guy?

🚨 Breaking news in Epstein Case 🚨 The New Mexico Legislature has passed HR1 to convene a Truth Commission and investigate Epstein’s crimes in NM, including at Zorro Ranch—led by State Reps Andrea Romero and Marianna Anaya. Full explainer here: youtu.be/DnOTfR_msPw?...

Happy release day! The fourth volume of Guild Mage, Journeyman, is out in ebook and paperback on Amazon today! As is usual, audio will be available on Audible tomorrow :) a.co/d/044zIxH1

"The test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance of those who have much; it is whether we provide enough for those who have too little." —FDR, 1937

It’s not easy out there: gofund.me/5f22187c9

AND uploaded this beautiful FREE coloring page of my book’s cover art. Can be used with any #pagan holiday lesson, who doesn’t love a good coloring page?? 😊 #pagansky #kidlit www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Whee...

Just posted my #Ostara slideshow and extension activities. It might seem silly but I'm excited that someone might use this in their classroom. :) #pagansky www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/All-...

Today is the LAST day to join @12x12challenge.bsky.social! I joined this year for the first time! I've already written two picture book drafts and started a third. Plus, I've found great books for my school library! #whyilove12x12PB #writingcommunity Join here: 12x12challenge.com/membership/?...

Sometimes I get frustrated because the number on the scale doesn’t move as fast as I want it to. But I am building muscle! #gymsky

Beach playlist at the gym today. I’m totally over winter. Ready for spring and summer!