A painting by Edward Hicks seems appropriate for this Bee. If only the lesson were discernible to our sad nation. Rise up! . @spellingbee-play.bsky.social @rmc-vu.bsky.social @gchomuk.bsky.social @slightlyquirky.bsky.social @stilllifewrobin.bsky.social @donswartwout.bsky.social @sbsolver.com

Beeatrice reflects our situation with this pangram. RESIST!!! @sbsolver.com @spellingbee-play.bsky.social @judithdupre.bsky.social @donswartwout.bsky.social @teevoz.bsky.social @slightlyquirky.bsky.social @stilllifewrobin.bsky.social @prasadito.bsky.social @rmc-vu.bsky.social @gchomuk.bsky.social

It doesn’t have to be like this… youtube.com/shorts/0mcdj...

Look who’s in the NYT Crossword today! @janemayer.bsky.social @warrenleight.bsky.social @dicktofel.bsky.social

Hey NYC friends: is Zohran a voice of hope? As a former New Yorker, I’m intrigued. @carolebell.bsky.social @shunn.net @give-henry.bsky.social @jheller1.bsky.social @warrenleight.bsky.social @teevoz.bsky.social

Puzzle-lovers check out this witty series on BritBox. Welcome distraction! @carolebell.bsky.social @shunn.net @rmc-vu.bsky.social @slightlyquirky.bsky.social @prasadito.bsky.social @donswartwout.bsky.social

Thankful for Coach Geno Auriemma and the Lady Huskies : Paige Bueckers, Azzi Fudd, Sarah Strong and their stellar teammates. Simply magical. @alphonso41.bsky.social

Quite a game! @alphonso41.bsky.social @jheller1.bsky.social @elduqueiih.bsky.social @tompeyer.bsky.social @frankcammuso.bsky.social

Wishing spelling bee pals around the world a safe & happy day. @carolebell.bsky.social @give-henry.bsky.social @rmc-vu.bsky.social @shunn.net @teevoz.bsky.social @mizkitty.bsky.social @slightlyquirky.bsky.social @prasadito.bsky.social @gchomuk.bsky.social @donswartwout.bsky.social

Pick up the pace and rise up, ye noble fans of NYT SpellingBee! @give-henry.bsky.social @carolebell.bsky.social @rmc-vu.bsky.social @teevoz.bsky.social @slightlyquirky.bsky.social @gchomuk.bsky.social @prasadito.bsky.social @sbsolver.com

Tesla owners should probably sell now, while they can.

We don’t want a king or a dictator. Tens of thousands protested on 2/17: crowds in Miami, Austin & Houston, Boise, Phoenix, Santa Fe, Atlanta, Mobile, Carson City. RESIST! @alphonso41.bsky.social @carolebell.bsky.social @give-henry.bsky.social @rbhubbell.bsky.social @lifesafeast.bsky.social

What is the best way for US citizens to protest this Nazi behavior?

Here’s a way to help those impacted by wildfires. NCJW-LA is offering clothes and essential household items to families displaced. They seek volunteers in LA this week to sort donated items. Monetary donations also welcome. www.ncjwla.org

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While Trump is trolling Canada about annexing it, Canadians are in Los Angeles tonight dropping water on the Palisades fire. He’s a disgrace.

We are safe but close enough to smell smoke, hear sirens, see thick clouds. Fearful for friends & neighbors.

.........slowly stepping away from 2024.

For #spellingbee enthusiasts here’s a Christmas song posted by the very witty Tim Alborn on FB. @carolebell.bsky.social @shunn.net @rmc-vu.bsky.social @donswartwout.bsky.social @prasadito.bsky.social @unicorniest.bsky.social @wendywoodle.bsky.social @slightlyquirky.bsky.social @nejeff55.bsky.social

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a mysterious drone? Nah- just a holiday gift for grandkids. @carolebell.bsky.social @donswartwout.bsky.social @rmc-vu.bsky.social @slightlyquirky.bsky.social @janoldenburg.bsky.social @tallbluelassie.bsky.social @shunn.net @mizkitty.bsky.social @prasadito.bsky.social

An outbreak of public anger followed the takeover by the unstable, incompetent, unqualified dotard. In the Spelling Bee of course! What did you think I meant? 😎 @carolebell.bsky.social @shunn.net @donswartwout.bsky.social @rmc-vu.bsky.social @mizkitty.bsky.social @slightlyquirky.bsky.social

Take me out to the ball game! But forget the toxic booze. @donswartwout.bsky.social @carolebell.bsky.social @teevoz.bsky.social @prasadito.bsky.social @shunn.net @mizkitty.bsky.social @slightlyquirky.bsky.social @janoldenburg.bsky.social @gchomuk.bsky.social @maryloumurray.bsky.social

Is it all about narcissists?ignore them my friends! @janoldenburg.bsky.social @rmc-vu.bsky.social @carolebell.bsky.social @shunn.net @donswartwout.bsky.social @nejeff55.bsky.social @prasadito.bsky.social @mizkitty.bsky.social @gchomuk.bsky.social @slightlyquirky.bsky.social @unicorniest.bsky.social

Repost if BlueSky is now your primary social media site. Oh yes it is 🥂

How perfect! Happy Thanksgiving my friends

When @timothysnyder.bsky.social writes “Do not obey in advance” of tyrants I also apply that to giving in to our fears. Many are justifiably scared but we must not allow that fear to paralyze us in to inaction! My latest dives into some lessons and what we can do. open.substack.com/pub/fpwellma...

I’m late on this story but it’s very smart www.nybooks.com/online/2024/...

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RIP Arthur Frommer. Thanks for helping us explore the world.

Wouldn’t Pete Buttigieg be a great leader of the Democratic Party right now? He’s got the strategic insight, personality and energy to focus the resistance.

Before I cancel the account I’ve had for many years, I’d love your views @jpr2020.bsky.social @sbsolver.com @alphonso41.bsky.social @janemayer.bsky.social @warrenleight.bsky.social @dicktofel.bsky.social @jenrubin.bsky.social @carolebell.bsky.social @mollyjongfast.bsky.social

If you’re looking for a way to keep hope alive, please check out this terrific organization.

Wonderful friends just hosted a Sunday brunch for like-minded Los Angeles Democrats seeking a way forward. Such a great community. The founders of Field Team 6, Swing Left SGV & other excellent organizations were there. Never give up hope!

Our beloved veteran, my dad, served as a lieutenant commander on an aircraft carrier in WWII. He was a dental surgeon. If no patients needed him, he volunteered in the kitchen. There he taught the cooks how to make his mom’s wonderful recipes. That’s how we won the war! 😎

This site feels like twitter when twitter was fun and weird and cool.