A Golden in his golden light.

With SNAP benefits ending at the end of the month, more people than ever need and deserve assistance. Here are some links to find an organization near you. Please donate or seek aid. porchcommunities.org/our-story www.nokidhungry.org www.foodbankwma.org www.buttecaa.com/north-state-...

So the Blue Jays are having a good night.

I want more people to care that SNAP benefits are being cut off on November 1. 40% of SNAP beneficiaries are children. This is callous and vile.

The truthiest of truths. Thanks for the giggle, No Kings Chatham County NC

This energy is so freaking good.

This is class solidarity. In case you’re at all confused.

Little guy fell asleep on the job. Can't blame him-that looks like a snuggly zinnia.

“You don't have to burn books to destroy a culture. Just get people to stop reading them.” ~Ray Bradbury Keep reading, friends. 📚

The upside of hot and humid summers is nature doing her wondrous thing

Made my daily call to my representative. If my introvert self can do this, then so can you! And you don't even have to know your representative's name. Just give them your zip code and they connect you. How easy is that? U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Phone: 202-224-3121

Fireflies after a thunderstorm make the muggy night on the porch worth it.

youtu.be/E7UaaAyPqPY It’s Juneteenth! Here’s a brief history from @hcrichardson.bsky.social explaining the importance of the day and what it means for our country! #Juneteenth

It's Juneteenth, America's second Independence day, catching up to those excluded from the first. In the words of Langston Hughes: "O, let America be America again— The land that never has been yet— And yet must be—the land where every man is free." www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/147907...

Hockey season is over, and I am sad about that.

Small town North Carolina showed up for a peaceful and powerful protest today. Speakers, music, and the common goal of liberty and justice for all. #nokings

Watching The Tony Awards gives me hope. Creators, performers, and so much love and celebration are a bright light in dark times. Go see a play near you. Local theater, a traveling musical or something serious. Maybe a blockbuster. Support where you can.

Birds in the neighborhood

"For me, the answer now lies in refusal, the withdrawal of participation from systems that require dishonesty as the price of belonging." Today I am resigning from the National Science Board and the Library of Congress Scholars Council. I wrote about my decision in TIME. time.com/7285045/resi...

Earlier this year, ProPublica found that the sepsis rate in second-trimester pregnancy loss hospitalizations increased by more than 50% under Texas’ abortion ban. Here’s how we did our analysis. (Published Feb.)

Sane and smart folks in conversation. Going on now! www.youtube.com/live/5ceR90l...

It's about time

It's peony season, people!

NC Voters- you can see if your name is on the "cure list" and any necessary steps if you're included. www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...

This is terrifying in America. ICE agents are showing up masked—these abductions must stop. If you’re going to detain someone, show your face, present a warrant, and proper ID. Disappearing people from their families without evidence or accountability isn’t law enforcement—it’s state-sponsored fear.

This fella turned six! Rescuing him remains one of the best split decisions ever. Also, call (202) 224-3121 to connect with your Congressperson. Let them know you are against the SAVE Act, which could disenfranchise millions of voters.

Gorgeous few days to unplug and enjoy nature being naturey.

Here's some useful phone numbers in case you want to call your Senators. It's easy. It takes just a minute. It makes a difference.

Between spending the day doing some garden prep and making some yummy food, it's been a pretty damn fine day. I hope you found some pockets of joy amidst the churn.

Texas Republican Keithself storms out of the meeting he's supposed to be running because a Democrat asked him to treat his colleague Sarah McBride with respect. These people would not last one day as a trans person.

STILL SO ANGRY ABOUT FRIDAY EVEN THOUGH I’VE HAD MY SAY!

Sign of the day…

Spent the morning volunteering at Inter Faith Shuttle Farms in Raleigh today. We planted collards and scallions. Check them out below and toss them some love. They're doing amazing work for our community. www.foodshuttle.org

Army Choir surrounded the MAGA hierarchy dining in White House East Room to sing "Do You Hear The People Sing" It was lost on Trump but Vance was super fidgety "Do you hear the people sing? Singing the song of angry men? It is the music of the people who will not be slaves again" #DisruptTheCoup

The kid made kare pan today as a midterm treat for herself and friends. She is just so awesome.

BREAKING: Mexican President Sheinbaum argues that if cartels are deemed terrorist orgs, then the suppliers of weapons—over 74% of which come FROM the U.S.—should ALSO face accountability for enabling terrorism. As a result, Mexico is expanding its lawsuit targeting U.S gun manufacturers. 🇲🇽

Repost with the first album you purchased with your own money. Cassette form, thank you very much.

Timeline cleanse-while my HOA won't allow laying hems, I can plant a big ol' garden from which I can snack upon all summer long. Hi there, my little plant babies!

Amid a political environment in which government websites are being gutted of vital health information, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has stepped up to host PDFs of government-issued ob/gyn-related guidance at risk of being purged.

The ASL version of “Not Like Us” is magnificent.

Well that was the best thing on tv today. Kendrick Lamar, ladies and gents.

(I know you know this, but it's a CLASSIC)

I can’t find any archival evidence that that the Langston Hughes poem circulating here today is authentic so here is a sourced Hughes poem, Beaumont to Detroit, 1943, published that year in the magazine Common Ground, in which he compares Hitler and Mussolini to American Jim Crow and the KKK

Langston Hughes

One way I keep my writing safe is by writing in code.* *cursive

Enjoying the sun and "warm" weather with my pickleball gals. Always tons of laughs and some good shots!

Chapel Hill's version of a snow dog. Good boy, Buddy!

In the spirit of not giving my energy to the chaos, here's the recipe of my favorite winter soup. I toss in a piece of Parmesan rind and a pile of red pepper flakes. It's infinitely adaptable. I hope it brings you some joy 💕 www.loveandlemons.com/cabbage-soup/

Nature makes everything better. Unless it's poison ivy.