Today in 1989, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, starring #ChevyChase and #BeverlyD'Angelo, hit US theaters, with a theme song written by the powerhouse songwriting duo #BarryMann and #CynthiaWeil, and sung by #MavisStaples.

Introduced my parents to the #MC5 on our living room stereo. They were not amused.

Complete with #pumpkin #pie and a #coke. #Thanksgiving

Today is the day #HappyThanksgiving #WKRP #LesNessman

One interesting POV about our borders.

So no terrorism then?

When someone tries to hand you their anger, don’t take the gift. As the Buddha told a heckler: if a gift isn’t accepted, it still belongs to the giver. Same with rage and drama. Don’t accept it. It stays with the giver. Choose peace. #Mindfulness #Boundaries #EmotionalIntelligence

My BlueSky friend @marczammit.bsky.social is in the home stretch with his film "Jitters." Check out the trailer and learn how you can help him bring it over the finish line.

#TheOutpost More in alt

“Purely a financial decision” means Sherry wants her merger to happen. #stephencolbert #lateshow variety.com/2025/tv/news...

No matter what side of this issue you're on, you own this.

Happy Heavenly 100th birthday to my extraordinary father. Whatever goodness lives inside of me is a result of his example. Hoping dad is celebrating the day with my mom and my sister, Judy. scottwesterman.com/the-real-sco...

Be kind. Always. #AGoodPlace Source: www.reddit.com/r/MadeMeSmil...

Live each day as if it were your last? What if we flip the script? scottwesterman.com

I got permission to share this, and I'm extremely grateful for that. The Onion got this letter from one of our subscribers in Alaska. She works with dementia patients and decided to leave a copy in the car for each one. This email made my year. Read it and you'll see what I mean. People are good.

I woke up this morning thinking about someone I love with a world-view 180 degrees from my own. We’ve only locked horns about it one time. It was painful. But I came to a realization that I hope is helpful to you. scottwesterman.substack.com/p/friendship...

If the Westerman dads had a credo, this might be it: scottwesterman.com/the-father-f...

Remembering #BrianWilson. keener13.org?p=29278

If your dream really matters, nothing will stand in your way. The tenacious survive because they stay focused on goal achieving — not tension relieving. You are where you are because of what you’ve accepted. #Motivation #MindsetMatters #Tenacity #GoalGetter #SelfDiscipline #KeepGoing #ReelMotivation

Melanie is right. No matter how dark a day may feel, there is always a person, a place, a random act of kindness that is worth a smile. It's even better when you're the giver!

I love how people are still doing small things to make a big difference. We have relatives in Calgary so this feels like next door!

With thanks to @rudygaskins1.bsky.social No two paths are the same, and there’s no perfect timeline. Like learning to write, you don’t really get it until you’re at the keyboard, figuring it out as you go. Keep writing! #InspiredLiving #LifeLessons #TrustTheProcess #AuthorsLife #KeepWriting

History is often written by ordinary people who do extraordinary things in troubled times.

“Life is better when we leap together.” Kermit the Frog delivered a commencement speech at the University of Maryland on Thursday, the alma mater of his creator, Jim Henson. nyti.ms/4dwMuhQ

Good morning, BlueSky!💙💙

It’s that time of year for end-of-school awards. Juliette is here to remind you that every one of us has done something worthy of recognition. Especially you.

Michelle and I are thinking of the entire Biden family. Nobody has done more to find breakthrough treatments for cancer in all its forms than Joe, and I am certain he will fight this challenge with his trademark resolve and grace. We pray for a fast and full recovery.

Hard truth incoming: You are the #author of your next chapter. Every decision, or non-decision writes it. BTW... You’re already a #superhero. So… what are you going to do with your powers? #MindsetMatters #PersonalPower #DisciplineEqualsFreedom #Motivation #SelfResponsibility #GrowthMindset

I just took the Cambridge Misinformation Susceptibility Test: yourmist.streamlit.app And I thought I was a pretty good perceptor where fake news was concerned. Angry that I misjudged 25% of the 20 headlines. How did you do? (The site is being overwhelmed so be patient.)

During my broadcasting days, everyone at the station was magnetically drawn to the studios whenever there was a news or weather event. We wanted to be present, even if there were risks because people depended on us. What if everyone felt the same responsibility today?

My company had a directive. "Challenge every point of view, especially your own." This site seems to be overwhelmed with people testing their susceptibility to misinformation. It helps to begin by questioning the loudest voices and thinking for yourself.

A National Weather Service office in Kentucky was scrambling to cover the overnight forecast on Friday as severe storms moved through much of the eastern U.S. The office is one of several left without an overnight forecaster as a result of cuts ordered by the Department of Government Efficiency.

Cool! The parking lots at my alma mater installed solar panels. Not only do they generate electricity, but they kept my wheels in the shade on those hot summer days.

As an amateur radio guy for most of my adult life, I spent many a tornado watch watching the skies from my assigned location as a volunteer storm spotter and spent several nights in our basement listening to the ham nets with our fam. Sending healing energy to all effected this past week.

Repeat after me… #MindsetMatters #FocusOnWhatMatters #ControlWhatYouCan #MentalWellness #PersonalGrowth #InnerPeace #SelfImprovement #DailyInspiration #StayGrounded #PositiveMindset

Real courage is showing up—bruised, vulnerable, and still trying. Yes, you will fail. But fall daring greatly. That’s what separates the brave from the bitter. #DareGreatly #Courage #KeepFighting #InTheArena #Resilience #RiseAgain #Mindset

What if we had a president like that right now?

#TomHanks on the best advice he ever got. #showup #knowyourworth #Contribution #selfimprovement #successmindset

The Public Broadcasting Act of 1967 created the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. I reread it today; nothing in the law allows a president to defund PBS and NPR. In fact, Congress specifically sought to insulate public media from political pressure.

Reporters everywhere. A reminder: you’re allowed to say, “which does not have the force of law” after “executive order” if it involves funds appropriated by Congress.

Godspeed Ruth Buzzi. youtu.be/CiFnf-cLGTs?...

Repair evil.

The $10,000 idea.

The soundtrack is my youth.

Does “I appreciate you” bug you as much as it bugs me? Let’s retire it. terryshepherd.substack.com/p/lets-dump-...

Life is defined by wisdom, not wounds. #selfempowerment #personalgrowth #reclaimyourpower