Please make space for a moment of wondrous silence as I open my 2026 planner and behold the blank pages.

We are thrilled to announce that our NEW Large Language Model will be released on 11.18.25.

Nashville friends, message me if you want a City Saver. Gotta hustle for the school band. (Actually, gotta hustle because my kids want to win the Preds tickets offered as an incentive.)

Seven Mile Creek at Blackman Road has jumped quickly into Action Stage at 10:30. You folks that live near that creek know things can change fast. Stay on top of it and move to higher ground if need be. Be careful in the Crieve Hall/Edmondson area, all the way down through Harding Place & Glencliff

Did you know that opening a bag of Blue Diamond almonds sounds just like opening a bag of Temptations cat treats?

Sounds like Representative John Rose's D.C. office is busy this morning! But they are answering the phones and taking messages. Give them a call, fellow TN 6th district residents!

Gritty's a librarian now thx. #ALAAC25

As someone who has been to 1/4 of our national parks, a lot of them made me very uncomfortable, especially in the south. As they should. So many people in this country unwilling to have an uncomfortable conversation or even just feel the emotion.

Actual humans answered the phones at Hagerty's and Rose's DC offices today. They sounded busy, but they listened and even asked questions to clarify my comments. Highly recommend giving those folks a call.

Our activists are faster than we are sometimes👀 We are excited to announce a pop up protest for today at 5:30pm! This is in response to JD Vance dropping down in our great city. Please note, we are currently unsure of a confirmed fundraiser location; but we are sure of the protest place! #NASH

Well this couldn’t have come at a better time www.bbc.com/news/article...

"Saving the world by insisting on correct quote attributions in manuscripts I'm editing." -- Abraham Lincoln

Hey folks, sorry for the delay, but we will be opening to submissions tomorrow!

Main character energy is OUT, this summer we’re bringing NPC energy. We’re posted up at the bar dropping lore and suggesting side quests. We’re leaning casually near a locked door and saying “I don’t think you have the key for that” when someone tries the handle. We’re staring at a tree.

Happy towel day to all my hoopy froods out there. #douglasadams #hhg2tg

Having an orange cat means looking down and realizing something ate the end of the drawstring on your pants.

If you're looking for a fun place to support this week, try La Espiga on Nolensville Rd. Huge selection of yummy pastries. Nothing is labeled, so it's a culinary adventure. 🦞

So how do we get another Ford Ice Center in Rivergate? I need the Preds to hop in on the mall redevelopment. 🦞

Lots of empty seats tonight at Nashville Soccer and a banner saying, "We are not all here" referring to fears of ongoing ICE sweeps and detentions in the city.

@nashseverewx.com Tons of pea-sized hail in Inglewood with occasional dime-sized pieces. #tspotter

Parents: So many end of year activities… School: Next week is teacher appreciation! Parents: Oh gosh, okay— School: And the recycling challenge! Parents: Could we just— School: Bake sale! Parents: I can’t— School: *whispering* Tuesday is dress like a trapezoid day.

I'm excited to announce that I contributed a short story to the new anthology Tipping Point: Ecofiction for Tomorrow's World. Thanks to editor @madosser.bsky.social, @flashpointsf.bsky.social, and the Vanderbilt Curb Center for the opportunity!

Publication Day! Flash Point SF Press’s newest anthology, Tipping Point: Ecofiction for Tomorrow’s World, is out today! Currently the eBook is available on Amazon and the paperback through Lulu. Links below and more to follow!

Next week, a concealed weapons detection system is being implemented at my kids' school. In a bit of ironic timing, the school will also be celebrating Mental Health Awareness Week. Nothing like weapons detectors to help student mental health.

It's comforting to know that some things never change: East Nashville has morphed and gentrified in the last twenty years, but I still saw a discarded pair of boxer shorts in the middle of the road today. 🦞

Freya the cat says, "Chin up. Keep going. You can do this." Or she might be wondering why you are disturbing her nap.

Shout out to the Yamaha salesperson who delivered a stunning performance of Rhapsody in Blue at the West Nashville Costco yesterday. I don't know if you sold any keyboards, but you made my shopping trip 200% better (and I probably spent more money). 🦞

I’ve taken the Senate floor and will speak for as long as I’m physically able to lift the voices of Americans who are being harmed and not being heard in this moment of crisis. Watch here:

Hobbit Girl Spring is here. 😌🌿

Bluegrass neighbors are out playing on their porch today, making everything a little better. 🦞

imagine if the watergate hotel had been called, like, the waterbuffalo hotel. every political scandal would be a buffalo. signalbuffalo. nannybuffalo. g*merbuffalo. a totally different world!

In case you want some sweet news today. I’m volunteering at the book fair at my kid’s school, and discovered Dav Pilkey paid for the whole thing. For the entire school. Every kid pre-k through fifth grade (the whole school) goes home with two free books.

I love milkshakes. I can no longer have dairy. Therefore, the BE Hive on a Gallatin Rd is my best friend on lovely spring nights. 🦞

I loved writing this hometown piece for @texasmonthly.bsky.social on the Weikel family who know how to do kolaches right! This is one Texas dynasty I can get behind. Thank you to @kimyanattalie.bsky.social for excellent editing as always!

What does it look like to live a life of faith when every time you turn on the news or open social media you encounter the Firehose’s relentless blast? King Hezekiah and his leaders model four responses that show the way with startling relevance. open.substack.com/pub/revchris...

This is so fun. I always wanted a Pebble. (I may or may not be slightly obsessed with eInk/ePaper.)

My cat turned on the washer's end-of-cycle signal. I guess she likes the song.

Nashville, has anyone made a feed for Preds fans? I miss community chatter during the games. 🦞

Rather than violate their oath or comply with Musk’s illegal requests, 21 civil service employees resigned today from Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (formerly the United States Digital Service), stating they would not use their technical expertise to dismantle critical public services.

bird: cheeb chip chip chiperoo me: *opening merlin bird app* ooo what was that bird: merlin: crow: caw merlin: crow. am i done? me: no there was another bird another crow: caw merlin: another crow. hey are you an idiot?

Probably time to renew my #proofofcat before #caturday ends.

In the interest of putting good things out into the world instead of doom-scrolling, here's a profile on author Christine Platt that I wrote for the current issue of Curl Magazine: readcurl.com/christine-pl...

If you don't want to buy from Amazon, then you can just send money straight to Open Table here: www.opentablenashville.org/donate But see if you can find a way to help our unhoused neighbors this week. 🦞

This makes me think of @betsyphillips.bsky.social.

Don't forget the other accounts that cover middle tennessee. Find them here :

Reporting from @paigepfleger.bsky.social might result in a significant change in the way that dangerous people are separated from their guns in Tennessee. It's big. And it's good news: wpln.org/post/a-rural...

Hello—I am looking for first person essays by scientists and doctors that are relevant to the news to run in Slate. Pitches and submissions: [email protected]

If you are feeling overwhelmed, pick one small thing to do today. My thing for today is to call my senators and my representative to express concerns about a few things.

So now my high schoolers have instructions for 1. How to wait for law enforcement officers if there is an active shooter & 2. How to not let law enforcement officers in the door if they’re there to deport their classmates It’s a lot.