Tens of thousands of joyous, peaceful protesters march for #NoKings3 in Chicago, 3/28/26. @indivisible.org @indivisiblechicago.bsky.social

And even more from Chicago #NoKings3 3/28/26 @indivisible.org @indivisiblechicago.bsky.social

More from Chicago #NoKings3 3/28/26 @indivisible.org @indivisiblechicago.bsky.social

Chicago 3/28/26 #NoKings3 @indivisible.org @indivisiblechicago.bsky.social

My thanks to @adrianaperez.bsky.social for including the story of Kathleen and me in this excellent piece about the end-of-life option of "natural organic reduction." I am working with others on HB5425 to get it legalized in Illinois. Now is the time.

Need a distraction from politics and the Chicago winter? Consider visiting the The Orchid Show: Feelin' Groovy at the Chicago Botanic Garden, now through March22. 10,000 orchids, fantastic colors, and plenty of whimsy.

From a Sunday rally in Chicago, one of the most effective--and chilling--signs I have seen in almost a year of protests. @indivisible.org @indivisiblechicago.bsky.social @womensmarch.com

Chicago really doesn't like that guy. But all completely peaceful. Stop lying about our city #NoKings @indivisible.org @indivisiblechicago.bsky.social

#NoKings rally, Chicago 10/18/25. @indivisible.org

On my way to #nokings rally in Chicago. @indivisible.org

Where's Dave Mathews when we need him? If you're a local, you will get the reference. If you're not, you should probably do a search for "Dave Mathews Band Chicago River Incident."

I will be presenting, "Fixing Climate Change in Your Backyard (and Frontyard)" on 9/17 at 6:30pm CDT. A free online talk sponsored by Natural Habitat Evanston (a suburb north of Chicago) as part of their "Nurturing Nature" series, and it is open to the public. You can register at the link below.

A few thoughts on the murder of Charlie Kirk. Some of usare old e nough to remember when these kinds of attacks were almost commonplace: Medgar Evers, John F. Kennedy, Malcolm X, Martin Luther King, Jr., Robert F. Kennedy, George Wallace, and others. They happened during my formative years.

I know it's spelled "Congress," Bluesky doesn't let you edit. And what the fuck is SCOTUS doing?

Another amazing turnout in Chicago on Saturday evening--all peaceful-- while our "president" is descending into madness--threatening war against American citizens. Where is fucking Congres? @commoncause.org @indivisiblechicago.bsky.social

Surprise! You have ONLY until 9/18 to comment on #USDA proposal to revoke the #roadlessrule. It protects more than 45 million acres of pristine lands in national forests across the country. Pave, baby, pave! Click link below from @earthjustice.org for more info.

Chicago, on the eve of occupation. @indivisiblechicago.bsky.social

Labor Day, 2025, Chicago.

Not all town halls are scenes of anger and chaos. Congresswoman Delia Ramirez (@ramirez.house.gov) of the Illinois 3rd District gets respect from her constituents because she works hard and gives us straight talk. This woman has cojones. Here is a clip from 8/19/25. @indivisiblechicago.bsky.social

Chicago rally 8/16/25: Texas legislators march behind the lead banner, street musicians provide percussive energy. @indivisiblechicago.bsky.social

Millenium Park, Chicago, 8/16/25. Another Saturday, another rally against fascism, tyranny, and especially cruelty. Wish you were here.

I cannot wait for the streaming release of the latest buddy film, "The War Criminal and The Felon Do Anchorage." Two of the most lovable rapscallions on the planet hatch a scheme to destroy a sovereign European country AND American democracy in a single afternoon of winking, dissembling, and...

The best thing in the world today. "The team at Tuk South visited one of the tallest sand dunes in Chile and did the obvious: threw a tire down it and followed it with a drone to see how long it would roll. The answer: almost three minutes." I highly recommend watching this hypnotizing footage.

I had fun doing some odonate (dragonflies and damselflies) monitoring today at the @urbanrivers.bsky.social #WildMile on the #ChicagoRiver. The river really is in remarkable condition, considering what it once was. I also learned about duckweed (Lemnoideae), a floating aquatic invasive plant.

#SarahPalin is thrilled that she will be able to see #Putin from her house. Hey, remember when she was the worst thing to come out of the #GOP? Ah...good times.

Orange-in-Chief says #SouthPark hasn't been relevant in years. But, boy howdy, it is now. Now they take on #ICE and Trump sycophants #KristyNoem and #JDVance. Trump is deranged. But the people around him had choices. Shame on them for grasping for power. They knew better.

Apropos of nothing in particular, except perhaps beauty, here's a close-up I took of a Hibiscus x rosa-sinensis in my backyard. Unfortunately, I have lost track of the particular cultivar...and there are hundreds. Anyone have an idea? Amazingly, this was taken with my Samsung cellphone camera.

In response to the White House bully who is attempting to eviscerate The Constitution, not to mention common decency, #SouthPark did what one should do to any bully--they punched him in the face (figuratively). Then, for good measure, they kicked him in the nuts (figuratively).

I have called out The Weather Channel for its annoying practice of naming winter storms. But I made the mistake of tuning to Fox Weather, only to be bludgeoned by the Gulf of Stupidity...I mean America. Won't make that mistake again.

I think @politico.com meant "vain condition." But even worse than the chronic venous insufficiency is the chronic venal insouciance. Unfortunately, it is fatal to democracy, and the only cure is removal.

One of my faves from the Good Trouble protest.

Another day, another protest march against The Man Who Would Be King, this one in Chicago. Still not enough people, not enough noise, not enough leverage to make a difference. But these gatherings have not been banned...yet, and they continue.

@StrictlyHodgepodge makes its first appearance of the year at the Trashy [Mother] Earth Market at Gallagher Way, in the shadow of Wrigley Field, Chicago. Organized by @Nowhere Collective, the event runs from 11a-4p on Saturday, May 10. It's all about #reuserecycle #upcycle #zerowaste Be there!

May Day in Chicago, 2025.

So grateful to Openlands TreeKeepers, North Park Village Nature Center, Possibility Place Nursery, Kelsay Shaw, Beth Botts, Tom Ebeling, and the friends and family who came out to the tree planting in memory of the love of my life, Kathleen Thompson. It's a beautiful bur oak.

Daley Plaza, Chicago. 4/19/25

I'm not going to follow you, @nbcchicago.com, I'm just going to call you out. Did you ask ME why I was at Daley Plaza on Saturday? Or any of my many friends? Some of whom took time from their freelance jobs to be there? So, instead of being PAID to attend, they actually lost money. Shame on you.

Because Kathleen Thompson left us on December 21 and cannot respond to the latest outrage from our "government," I will. The executive order attacking The Smithsonian's very mission strikes at the heart of a multi-cultural civilization's attempt to preserve an accurate record of history. (1/17)

Yo @durbin.senate.gov, no one is picking up your Senate phone and you don’t even have a voicemail. Vote no on cloture and the spending bill or I will do whatever it takes to make sure the next Senator from Illinois has basic constituent services set up during business hours.

Well, our #ThuginChief and Sparky, the Toad-Eating VP, embarrassed our country on the world stage today by almost literally mugging the democratically elected leader of another country. If I'm Zelenskyy, I add "Got kicked out of the White House" to my resume. Just another Friday in Trumplandia.

In the Chicago area, you might want to catch a staged reading at Oakton College about "Jane," a collective in Chicago that brought safe and affordable abortions to 11,000 women from 1969 to 1973. 2 performances only--Feb 19, 12:30 & 7:30pm. More info at tinyurl.com/Jane-Monolog.... Yes, I'm in it.

Good article from @blockclubchi.bsky.social about knowing your rights in the midst of the immoral immigration fearscape. But this isn't even the worst of what is going on. Our country is being dismantled before our eyes by the sub-human in the White House. blockclubchicago.org/2025/01/28/c...

I wish more people were going to see this. At the corrupt, evil X, I had 4,000+ followers. At @bsky.app, I have 35. But the history of this wonderful, important woman needs to be seen. Please share if you can.

When the anti-vaxxers start with their nonsense, just show them this chart. I found it via a very important newsletter, [email protected]. If you value fact-based health information, you might want to consider subscribing. www.science.org/content/arti...

A women-led team of 20, working remotely, is showing up a trillion dollar megacorp. Truly inspiring.

@strictlyhodgepodge is BACK! Get a head start on your holiday shopping for the last Christmas before Armageddon at #LocalonLincoln. on 11/23 and 11/30. Check out our vintage and artisan jewelry, vintage baseball mitts and more. 11am to 4pm at 3169 N. Lincoln Avenue. #lakeviewroscoevillage Chamber.

Enjoying the creepiest being nominated for the most important positions in American government. Not only will the appointment of weak-minded clowns bring America to its knees, it is also likely to cause the destabilization of the entire planet. "Hope I die before I get old." Oops. Too late!

So happy to again be able to use my real name on @bsky.app. Also happy to encourage folks who believe that climate change is real and that we can actually do something about it to follow me. Though, right now, my trust in social media is shaky. I hope that @bsky.app proves me wrong.