We had a grand time tonight watching 📽️ "Queen of Outer Space," a campy science fiction romp from 1958.

Did you know this is Lesbian Visibility Week? www.kqed.org/arts/13987669

Loving the new tune from Jimbo Scott... open.spotify.com/album/2TIqoc...

Timeline pause.

Fifteen minutes before the President announced he was pausing strikes on Iran, somebody moved $500 million in oil futures. Somebody knew. Somebody told them. Or somebody is them. New piece ↓ open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...

Watching the news about Iran and think "that has nothing to do with me"? Think again.

Justice for the victims, now, whatever connections the perps may have or have had.

Voices from Israel that we don't hear often enough. I appreciate @elanahope.bsky.social 's POV. open.substack.com/pub/elanaszt...

Insightful article about the billionaire phenomenon. www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...

Want to make the world just a tiny bit better for someone in need? Many people in my city, San Leandro CA do not have access to good health care. Some are unhoused. If you have a buck to spare, I invite you to join me in this Go Fund Me, for foot care for needy people. gofund.me/f9f03c828

www.nytimes.com/2026/04/21/o... bh

Thomson-Reuters fires whistleblower who raises concerns about possible misuse of information. www.npr.org/2026/04/21/n...

Goodbye Title X? www.nytimes.com/2026/04/20/o...

"Unreinforced masonry" became a terrifying thought.

Always up for seeing yet another hidden gem in Oakland's beautiful parks!

This is so important! Hospitality is an ancient value in many cultures because social connection is so important. Don't less housekeeping anxiety stop you from connecting with others.

April 18, 2026

I did about 240 miles in my electric car this week. Our #LandRover (for farm) currently costs about £45 in diesel 4that distance. The #EV costs about £3.00 to charge at home. Ok about £10-15 on public fast charger but still a #NoBrainer - unless you listen to #Trumputin and his poodles at #DeformUK

Sign a petition to get GLP-1 drugs covered by MediCal in CA. These are a powerful tool for managing diabetes! Why should they only be available to the rich? www.votervoice.net/Shares/BnJMA...

Shabbat shalom! Rosh Chodesh tov! Happy Friday night!

So; we sent US soldiers to fight a useless war, and now we can’t feed them? Do I have that right?

Want to make the world just a tiny bit better for someone in need? Many people in my city, San Leandro CA do not have access to good health care. Some are unhoused. If you have a buck to spare, I invite you to join me in this Go Fund Me, for foot care for needy people. gofund.me/f9f03c828

Thousands suffer nausea, delirium and other health issues from toxins in the Tijuana River - ABC News share.google/0YghAG7Z37uR...

"Post the best picture you have ever taken of your pet." Gabi was my angel. This is one of my favorite pictures of her; there are dozens that I love.

Drug resistant illnesses are increasingly common. This one is on the rise in California. www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OPA... #California #BayArea #Shigella #PublicHealth

Why do voices making BART announcements sound so ancient? share.google/oFdYDX9x25TE... #BART #SanFrancisco

Do u think that orange 🐈 is named #TACO? 😂 🐾 TIME TO IMPEACH 🍑 #FELONTRUMP

Disgusting. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

And here I thought that post was Trump's new healthcare "concept"! Pope Leo really got to him, apparently. Someone should take away his AI crayons, and the nuclear codes.

We must make our policies live up to our talk. Treating survivors of sexual abuse as expensive nuisances compounds the injustice. calmatters.org/commentary/2...

Lieutenant General Susan Coyle has held several senior command roles over a nearly 40-year military career.

Wake up, froggies! The pot is heating up, andnot so slowly any more.

"In a statement on social media, State Senator Scott Wiener, a Democrat who represents San Francisco, described the Presidio as a “success story” and called Mr. Trump “the Destroyer President.” "

It's gray and rainy in Northern CA today and I am grateful for every drop. Also grateful that I do not need to be out in it.

Need a little Fin-de-Siecle joy and queer resistance in your life? Live in the East Bay? I cannot recommend the Oakland Gay Men's Chorus Inextinguishable Joy show enough. 2 more shows, Saturday and Sunday! A goddamned delight. Home share.google/Ha1eE2XoYsAy...

Splashdown - I hope those seas are calm. I will be worried about the c astronauts until they are able to get out of the capsule. #Artemis #Artemis2 #Splashdown

Watching the NASAfeed on HBO/Max. #ArtemisII

"The Georgia Department of Community Affairs says more than 500 families statewide will lose the voucher on June 30. The federal funding cutoff could put hundreds of Georgia families at risk of eviction and homelessness..." www.11alive.com/article/news...

Raise a toast today for Frances Perkins’ birthday. Secretary of Labor throughout FDR’s presidency (and the first female cabinet secretary). The list of New Deal programs she presented to FDR in 1933 were the foundation of The New Deal, and American prosperity. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frances...

Ilana Kaufman is doing important work in the Jewish community - this op ed from the Times of Israel is interesting reading. blogs.timesofisrael.com/what-ive-lea...

Trump and his family are profiting off of war while American families pay the price. op: nathancjun via IG

I foller the Holler! If you think all red state folks are alike, get acquainted with these folks and learn better.

Amazon thanks loyal Kindle devotees by bricking their kit • The Register share.google/diFWTCOamK1q... Gee, thanks, Bezos.

California has some red counties, but the majority of us are already disgusted with Trump. This situation won't help. www.wsj.com/business/ene...