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The colours leftover..✨

The era we are living in offers too many illustrations of greed, narcissism, and hatefulness. But I still believe we can recommit ourselves to serving the common good of all Americans. [Artwork by Jennifer Bloomer]

November 26, 2025

Such classic gaslighting it's an instructive moment. The question is not whether generic is better or worse, it's that a list with more expensive brand names is not the same as a list with cheaper generics. Perverting that truth into an attack on those calling it out is Manipulation 101.

It's #SundayCheckIn for 11/23. How was your week? How are you holding up? What do you need? What are you struggling with? What has helped? What kindness would help you? Remember to wash your sheets. ...your turkey shouldn't still be in the freezer.

The Librarians kottke.org/25/11/the-li...

Why you need one meaningful social interaction a day

Why climbing the stairs can be good for your body and brain www.bbc.com/future/artic...

People still default too often to the fact that Trumps base won’t care about one revelation or another. But as elections keep showing us, the universe of people other than his base is much bigger and we do care. So exposing shit does matter and it’s worth sharing those things so others oppose him.

November 20, 2025

Happy Friday!! #BirdoftheDay #Posts This juvenile black-crowned night heron has been perching here at dusk for the last few days. #Nature #Photography

Slightly Foxed is based in London but ships worldwide. foxedquarterly.com/readers-cata... #booksky 📚 #kidlit

You are more than you think you are. Not perfect. But more. More intelligent. More compassionate. More beautiful. More athletic. Try it. Be more than you think.

Ahead of Veterans Day, I was honored to welcome a flight of veterans and their families as they arrived in DC.

The view from my window

“Be gentle with yourself. You are doing the best you can.” Paulo Coelho Not every day needs strength or certainty. Some days just need space to breathe. 🧡 #kindness #positivity #SelfCare Picture by @ladybluebottle

NEW: While major statewide elections and ballot measures captured national attention this week, local elections also delivered on some crucial pro-democracy victories. Check out all of the small — but mighty — election wins you may have missed👇 https://bit.ly/4nNbmoN

it is too early to be awake, especially on a saturday

If you are furious at #ChuckSchumer about his offer to negotiate with Republicans, you MUST watch this explainer by @hcrichardson.bsky.social. This was much more of a chess move than anyone expected from ol' Chuck. Republicans now COMPLETELY own the #TrumpShutdown www.youtube.com/live/NM8mtDm...

I did not know that “Turn the Volume Up” was a KRS-One rap song from back in the day. The rest of the line says “…the devil’s time is up.” A deeper shade of shade! I love it. My mayor!

Full moon rising

I am hoping with everything I've got for some good news today. I'm not taking anything for granted. I thought 2024 was in the bag, because how could we really go for that again, but make it so much worse? And then it happened. Please go vote in your local elections today. It matters SO much.

Looks like a bird

Folks who didn't grow up with vinyl records miss that moment of still anticipating a certain skip in a favorite song from a long ago scratch all these years later when streaming the song

For millions of Americans, today will bring the chance to be heard. If there's an election where you live, then you get to send a message on the policies and leadership you believe in - and begin changing the trajectory of this country.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE these colors and the way the sun makes them look! #STUNday

October’s daily stitching: stitchinglife.uk/2025/10/31/o...

“When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.” #BirdOfTheDay #birds #gulls #OddAngles #Birdphotography

The President wants to use the military to crack down on Americans who are exercising their 1st Amendment rights to oppose him. I can’t think of a better reason to insist on exercising those rights.

Remember, no matter how small the gesture, no matter how little the donation, every tiny bit of light you put out into the world brightens it just a little bit. Shit's pretty dark these days. Much love to every one of you trying to brighten it.

AWESOME!! 👏🤩 📚 #booksky 🎶 Take a look, it’s in a book.. 🎶 www.sfchronicle.com/entertainmen... #tmyk #library #librarykid #ReadingRainbow #Mychal #MychalThreets #Bukola #LeVarBurton

“We don’t have illegal aliens… the legal term for my people were slaves….” 🚨This is what leadership looks and sounds like in 2025.✊🏼

even if the whole world's harp should burn, there will still be hidden instruments playing. So the candle flickers & goes out. We have a piece of flint, & a spark. Open the window in the center of your chest, let the spirits fly in & out. ✨️ #poem Jalaluddin Rumi #art Sara Gonzales #resist

A middle finger to erasure. More of this, please. Now do Black Lives Matter!

Not the first time he has dine this. Donald Trump Has a History of Pulverizing Historic Buildings share.google/W2teHETFQmtQ...

A few nights ago, we took a quick walk at sunset. #AlphabetChallenge #WeekQforQuiet #Sunset

I just ate some ice cream on my 15 minute afternoon noon break and I think I’m going to be able to make it to the end of my shift 🍨😋

All week long, I’ve thought it’s Friday. “All week”.. (it’s Tuesday)

Three high schoolers founded a book club that reads some of the country's most frequently banned books after a state law removing books with sexual content was signed in 2023. Two years later, many of the books have been reshelved and parts of the law can't be enforced.

Even if you don't regularly go to the library, go get a library card from your local branch! Show your local councils and committees there is an uptick in interest. Libraries take great care of their patrons who do utilize their resources. Its a small way to use your privilege! 💙📚 #booksky

Feeling a little overwhelmed - I’ve had some of these through multiple auto-renewals and haven’t read them yet. Ugh, reading fail!🥺 I didn’t expect some holds to come through so fast!🤭 #TimeManagement 🫣 #Expectations🤪

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Happy #Caturday!

I spotted a Great Blue Heron on Central Park's Pool early in the morning. It was explaining something important to this Mallard and fully extended its six-foot wingspan! Wowza! 💙💜💙 #Herons #CentralPark #birding

Good morning #Bluesky

Get ready. Link hearts. Love one another. Stand strong together. No Kings. #fiberart #womensart #artyear #artquilt #quiltsky #fiberartist #artsky#resistance #nokings

I’ve finally chosen the cover photo and images for my 2026 calendar and ordered the proof. I’m so late with it this year, but hey ho! I hope you like them! #SmallBusiness #flowers #photography

#AlphabetChallenge #WeekPforPink #cat #blackandwhite #tuxedo #stretch #relax