It’s 7am on Monday and I’m already done with social media bullshit.

Just had one of the most chill days and lovely evenings we’ve enjoyed in a while. No expectations, no responsibilities, no tension or anxiety, just existence as the moment desired; together or not, it was calming, cozy, super comfortable and exactly the healing we both needed right now. 🦉💚🦝

The cowboys really *are* America’s team (badly run by an ancient, unreconstructed racist and coasting on accomplishments from the previous century while daily inventing new ways to humiliate themselves)

I'm old. If you're not, listen to this. Get a guitar or some drums, or a trumpet. Pick up a brush, a pencil, some clay or a welder. Just make shit. It doesn't have to be good (eventually it will be) just make music, art or write or whatever. It's literally never been more important.

companion piece to one i made in february

It’s so inspiring to see people I care about creating incredible shit in their lives outside of the 9 to 5 they pay the bills with. I’m going to join them. It’s time to create again.

Okay, time for bed until we all doomscroll more again tomorrow

It’s unfortunate that it’s taken me 47 years to find courage to use my voice when needed but I’m learning and I appreciate being taught. There’s respect and effortless joy in life that I deserve. I will find my voice. Later than necessary perhaps but it will come. And I will not be made small again.

I have no idea how my brain can be in such a zoomies mode that I literally feel dizzy nausea and yet also find myself dozing off to sleep at the same time. But here I am. Good night.

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1. In the wake on Mamdani’s win, we’ll see a lot more far right anti-urban sentiment. Here’s a thread on its roots and evolution. The idea that the city is evil and corrupt, and the countryside innocent and pure, goes back a long way: to Theocritus in Alexandria, and to the Old Testament. 🧵

IDK about ignoring the bullpen that got you to this point to ensure every arm in your rotation gets to pitch in this game. Let the rookie cook though, I guess. #BitingNails #WorldSeires #BlueJays #Game7

I wasn't aware that they got rid of the pitch clock in the World Series...or does it only apply to Ohtani? #WorldSeries #TORvsLA #LAvsTOR #Game7

I recognize it's gonna be a Drake v Kendrick World Series for some, but while I took Mr Duckworth in that battle, I've got my elbows up for this one. FTD. Beat LA.

This ALCS deserves to go a full seven games. Regardless of who wins tomorrow, BEAT LA!

If you're concerned about the existential risk of AI technology, I strongly recommend this pioneering analysis from @atoosakz.bsky.social. Can also be applied to cyber risk. (Think death by a 1000 hacks v. electronic Pearl Harbor.) #AI #AIRisk #TechRisk #AIEthics #XRisk #CyberCrime #CyberSecurity

Hi! Have you had something high-protein today, drank a glass of water or gone outside? Many things are bad, but you still matter, and are someone worth taking care of. I know how hard you are trying. One thing at a time.

How’re we feeling about RUSH touring next year? www.cbc.ca/news/enterta...

Prop 8 was the end of the end for me and this “church” - shit like this (amongst a few thousand other things) is what keeps me away.

We’ve known this for some time now, but Panda Express really isn’t trying anymore.

No but seriously, what the actual fuck.

FOR THE LOVE OF GOD JUST LET US HAVE A FEW MOMENTS OF HOPE Do y’all not understand how hope is active? How it is motivating? How it drives people to fight? If you try to stamp out every last ray of hope and every good moment and every tiny bit of happiness you have truly doomed us all.

For those keeping track (so, no one) 33 hours is how long it took the COVID booster, flu shot, and DTAP to all hit me. 3 hours later, it is really starting to suck. Just gonna zone out with YouTube for a while or lie down, whichever my body will allow.

If you are one of the almost 100 Dems who voted to honor the guy who said the Civil Rights Act was a huge mistake, don’t bother asking Black people to vote for you, donate to you or canvass for you next year. Don’t bother. Please. And don’t be shocked if you get a primary opponent.

Luckily, Sinclair has a helpful database of all their stations, so you can see if they're operating in your area and respond accordingly. sbgi.net/tv-stations/

We could be 5 to 10 years from toothpaste that can regrow tooth enamel. The scales are beginning to tip in favor of Mars once sustaining life. We’ll potentially know for sure by 2040. The blue macaw is up to 160 individuals from an all-time low of 7, and confirmed to be breeding in the wild.

Every year i lead you further from god's light. Candy corn buttplugs have returned to haunt your timeline. www.funkittoys.com/product-page...

Apparently, simply using 'pronounce' at all will get one fired. Guess who's putting their pronouns fucking EVERYWHERE now? I may have already been a bit loud with my identity and opinions on the subject, but I am officially not playing around.

A reminder that simply not posting is always an option.

It’s September. Pollen counts are low. If you’re feeling sick, there’s a good chance it’s Covid. Not “allergies”. Not a “cold”. Wear a mask. Take a test. Stay home if it’s at all possible. Rest. There’s evidence to suggest that resting in the acute phase can reduce your risk of Long Covid.

"but we can't support trans rights, it's unpopular!" just a reminder that US approval for marriage between black and white people at the start of the civil rights movement was 4%, reaching a whopping 20% by the end of the movement it's 95% now you don't wait for popularity for a rights movement

Didn't realize just how much I needed this day off until I was most of the day through it. Outside of a few morning errands, it's been nice to have a day mostly without stress to just be.

What do your think! 🤔

Could be coffee or cocoa too (though too warm for the latter atm) but yeah ... I could really use this right now.

There is nothing quite like listening to a little something your partner recorded for you, especially when you're working on four-ish hours of sleep and one espresso pod, and just the sound of their voice makes any struggle worth the effort.

Posted for myself but aimed at all of you out there. I see you. You are valued. I am grateful for you. I hope one day you'll recognize how wonderful you are. Until then, I'm happy to occasionally remind you.

Update: The streak of times I've tried kale and it has subsequently attempted to strangle me is still alive. Thankfully, so am I.

Hot take of the night: None of the players the Padres traded away today will ever make a major league all-star team. I've never been sold on LdV but I'll be glad if he proves me wrong.

Much like Ozzy, I think the thing we’re all wondering is how Hull Hogan lived as long as he did. [insert vitamins and prayers here]

Fuckin Ozzy. Saw it coming but somehow still shocked to hear the news. RIP Prince of Darkness.

Spending some time with a very dear friend has made me realize how deeply I have been missing in-person connection. It was really nice to catch up. Reaching out to some has been...complicated...and for nearly all of you who know me offline, it's been far too long. I miss you. That's all.

You are cordially invited to our Anti-Prime Sale, where every purchase will financially support bookstores, NOT billionaires 🥳

just please remember, whatever the news says about LA after this, that this is *always* how it goes. Everything is extremely calm until the police actively escalate for no reason. It was true during all the BLM protests and it’s true now.

So ICE caused a traffic jam, started their raid right in front of the traffic jam, and then attacked the people stuck in traffic who were angry about the whole thing and recording it on their phones. People sometimes have a hard time understanding that police start the violence, but come on

Hey Canadians in Los Angeles 🇨🇦 🇨🇦 🇨🇦 Keep your passport on you Keep a copy of your visa on you Fill up on gas in case you need to evacuate Print out your I-94 if you're here travelling Canadian consulate number is (213) 346-2700 I've been afraid of this all year #CANADA #elbowsup #never51state #USA

Angelenos were just on fire. Angelenos can guess the size of an earthquake. We have an issue with social injustice. Like a really big issue. And if you know anything about the history of public expression in Los Angeles, you know exactly why they chose to pick a fight here. Cameras rolling!

When the LA police says you are overreaching, you are overreaching.