Congratulations to new Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado for her courageous struggle to bring democracy to Venezuela.

Uh, oh,Melissa is planning to up her game! #AbbottElementary

Tell him to get going, Janine! #AbbottElementary

Yeah, Melissa, I don’t think you were that subtle… #AbbottElementary

When Barbara and Melissa make war plans,…watch out! #AbbottElementary

Not cool to mock Gregory’s hat! #AbbottElementary

Yes. The Macarena is a unifier! #AbbottElementary

BREAKING In a new video, Dolly Parton, the Queen of America, says she’s going to be ok.

PRAY FOR DOLLY PARTON ❤️‍🩹 Freida Parton, sister of Dolly Parton, asks for prayers for Dolly’s health. She says with prayers she know Dolly is going to be just fine. We all love you, Dolly! Praying 💛 people.com/dolly-parton-sister-was-up-all-night-praying-for-singer-amid-health-struggles-11826073

Talking about my recent Book of the Month Club picks are making me feel “blue”: @bookofthemonth.bsky.social @theaweiss.bsky.social @tracychevalier.bsky.social #booksky

Dr. Jane Goodall filmed an interview with Netflix in March 2025 that she understood would only be released after her death.

Getting my weekend off to a good start w/my blue box from @bookofthemonth.bsky.social arriving today! From my blueish book covers to my Book Boss prize of a book sleeve, feeling blue has never been so good:) @theaweiss.bsky.social #booksky

Of course he’s going to the Ren Faire on the weekend! #AbbottElementary

Janine, yes, be the back-up Barbara! #AbbottElementary

Janine, trust me on this-no one like Scrappy Doo! You’re better off giving up that mantle. #AbbottElementary

Yeah, Ava, you might want to hand out some of those gas masks as everyone goes outside! #AbbottElementary

You can always rely on Ava for the too personal drama! #AbbottElementary

Yes, time for the #AbbottElementary premiere!

With #bannedbooksweek coming up, I thought that a good way to honor this year’s honorary chair @georgetakei.bsky.social would be to showcase some future food for thought on the subject: #booksky @bannedbooksweek.bsky.social

OBAMA: It's fair to say that 80% of the world's problems involve old men hanging on who are afraid of death and insignificance, and they won't let go. They build pyramids, and they put their names on everything. They get very anxious about it.

Yesterday was the 25th anniversary of the animated series Static Shock, a show worth revisiting and remembering: @dccomics2023.bsky.social #staticshock #comicbookadaptations

Wishing a Happy New Year to all my Jewish friends 🤗

My TBR pile for the upcoming #frightfall readathon is quite horror movie adjacent: @msmwriter.bsky.social @rachelharrison.bsky.social #booksky #spookyseason

Shana tova, peeps. May it be a year of health, of safety, and of collective liberation. ❤️‍

This commentary offers a clear, powerful statement of why freedom of speech is at the heart of democracy and must be defended, whether the speaker is Charlie Kirk or Jimmy Kimmel, MAGA supporters or MAGA opponents.

After years of complaining about cancel culture, the current administration has taken it to a new and dangerous level by routinely threatening regulatory action against media companies unless they muzzle or fire reporters and commentators it doesn’t like.

Talking about a few new book buys as I ready my reading for the fall season: @catherinemack.bsky.social @krystalmarquis.bsky.social #booksky #fallreading

So predictable that several HBCUs are on lockdown because they have received direct threats, and Hampton has canceled classes altogether. Black people are always a scapegoat and a target for white anger.

Ireland, Slovenia, Iceland, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium and Portugal are now all considering boycotting Eurovision unless Israel are removed. Like if they should. RT if Israel should be kicked out

Happy anniversary to the Clown Princess of Crime! Harley Quinn has been stealing the spotlight since her debut in Batman: The Animated Series, where she taught us all the true meaning of “main character energy” — especially since she was created as a side character!

This coverage of Charlie Kirk is absurd. As a veteran, peacenik, anti-gun nut, and proud liberal, I do not advocate violence of any kind. Kirk used his politics as a weapon, and aimed to hurt innocent people. I am not celebrating his death, but I am lamenting the demise of truth in this country.

Democrats on the House Oversight Committee on Monday obtained and released an alleged birthday note from President Donald Trump to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein from 2003.

NEW: Democrats on the House Oversight Committee released on Monday a sexually suggestive letter to Jeffrey Epstein purportedly signed by President Donald Trump, which he has denied. https://to.pbs.org/4m2gfcR

Preparing for some spooky season reading with help from my Book of the Month Club September box! @msmwriter.bsky.social @rachelharrison.bsky.social @isabelcanas.bsky.social @tkingfisher.com #booksky #spookyseason #bookofthemonthclub

RFK Jr. should’ve never been confirmed, & he’s proven that every day since. Children are literally dying from measles because of his lies & reckless anti-vax agenda. He is a threat to our health & our democracy. Public office has no place for deadly, deranged delusion. It’s time for him to resign.

Spent #nationalreadabookday getting a great trio of new books! #thedavenports #thegentlemansgambit #vacationmysteries #booksky

Wrapping up my High Summer of Reading w/ a best book of the year contender for me: @msmwriter.bsky.social @danicanava.bsky.social @masondeaver.bsky.social #booksky

Got a nice surprise today as my @bookofthemonth.bsky.social box arrived with some spooky season reading! @rachelharrison.bsky.social @isabelcanas.bsky.social @tkingfisher.com #booksky

We can't allow ourselves to become numb to mass shootings. What happened today in Minneapolis is heartbreaking, and Michelle and I are praying for the parents who have lost a child or will be sitting at their hospital bedside after yet another act of unspeakable, unnecessary violence.

Taylor Swift has spent her whole life tryin' to put it into words — and now she has found it with Travis Kelce. The pop icon and football star announced Tuesday that they are engaged after about two years of dating.

Congratulations to Taylor and Travis, who should get the fairytale wedding deal indeed: #taylorswift #engagementannouncement

Wrapping up my visit to Sanditon this Autumn in August! @pbs.org @austen1stdrafts.bsky.social #booksky #pbsmasterpiece #janeausten

Let’s be clear: deporting Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda makes no sense—it’s not his home country. Nothing about this process has been fair. ICE is targeting him with cruelty. This is the weaponization of government, not justice.

My time spent in Sanditon this Autumn in August has a few twists and turns to be sure: @pbs.org @austen1stdrafts.bsky.social #booksky #janeausten

Spending some Autumn in August time on the shores of Sanditon and yes, Georgiana Lambe is the best! @pbs.org @abbyhiggs.bsky.social @austen1stdrafts.bsky.social

You can join PBS Passport for on demand streaming of the PBS library for a minimum of $5/month for PBS Passport, of $8/month for PBS and NPR. This is linked to my local station (WETA) but you can find your local at pbs.org give.weta.org/page/50762/a...

My first Autumn in August post of the season takes a look at the @pbs.org adaptation of Death Comes to Pemberley w/ our next stop being S1of Sanditon! #janeausten #booksky

On our lead story tonight:

Decided to do an extra post this week to highlight my library haul and some book mail delights: @tarahdewitt.bsky.social @masondeaver.bsky.social @poppyalexanderbook.bsky.social @elleryadams.bsky.social #booksky

My TBR for the upcoming #HSreadathon is ready to roll! @msmwriter.bsky.social @danicanava.bsky.social #booksky #summerreading