Today began with the worst kind of news. I’m trying to remain hopeful for good things in 2026. liberallyspiced.com/blog/2026/1/...

1. End Citizens United 2. Tax the rich 3. Prosecute wage theft 4. Pass Medicare for All 5. Vote out bought, corrupt politicians

Quiet family time. #1GoodThing

If this time of year leaves your heart feeling heavier than usual, may lightness find you in surprising ways.

“The eagle has landed.” (Not to diminish that it has been delightful so far.) #DublinBusk

Home. Time to contemplate Solstice. #1GoodThing

End-of-the-work-week decompression time. #1GoodThing

Visit with Mom. #1GoodThing

I arrived home just after sunset this evening. As I was walking to my front door, the neighborhood owl greeted me from nearby treetops. 🦉#1GoodThing

In a location where I frequently wash my hands the faucet has a dedicated hot water heater. It is so nice to wash my hands with instant warm water. #1GoodThing

Turkey pot pie with leftover thanksgiving turkey. #1GoodThing

Scrolling 🦋 enjoying all the menorahs. Thank you @erinbiba.bsky.social for the prompt.

The director of my favorite film, and many other admirable projects, and his wife were found in their home with multiple stab wounds. I can’t even mention the other news that happened over the weekend. It is all too much. Hug your pet or a loved one if you can.

Sister time. #1GoodThing

Ah. Re FSA, maybe this additional info will be helpful to you. To sum up: use your benefits; donate (cash if you can) to food banks and shelters when you are able.

I worked in a place where I had FSA for 15 years. I had no idea menstrual products were covered. Boosting in case this info is helpful to some.

Guac. #1GoodThing

Heating pad between the sheets to warm up my popsicle toes. I probably couldn’t fall asleep without it. #1GoodThing

That typo over on Threads. I haven’t laughed that hard in months, years maybe. 🐓🚶‍➡️ #bruhducken #1GoodThing

The algorithm served me with Weird Al et al. Killing in the Name first thing this morning. #1GoodThing

Ah yes. That thing where I check Bluesky to determine if that BUMP that alarmed my cat and me was in fact an earthquake (and not a large branch falling on the house or something like that). Yup. #earthquake.

The ability to shed actual tears. #1GoodThing

You will be visited by three spirits but the algorithm will only show you the same spirit 72 different times

Time. #1GoodThing

The day carried on with the sky so covered in fog I thought the sun would not appear. It did appear, shining brightly and producing shadows among the trees. #1GoodThing

That full moon as seen through gnarled treetops. 😍 #1GoodThing

A parking lot scattered with little red maple leaves. #1GoodThing

Pink sky to red sunset. #1GoodThing

RIP Claude. 😢 Thank you for all the good times.

Simmer pot. #1GoodThing

Friend phone chat. #1GoodThing

My wish for you this holiday (or day, if you don’t celebrate): May you find time for yourself, may you remember fondly loved ones lost, may you share joy with loved ones still here, may you let some music lift you higher.

There is a post circulating on Bluesky encouraging the moving of a frozen turkey straight into a pot of hot oil. We are combating this misinformation the best way we know how - through the power of dance music.

My friend saw a show early on in this tour. I can’t believe it is finally my turn to see David Byrne. I hope we can share notes one of these days. The birdsong while we wait is really fun. @hidingintheburg.bsky.social

The pup has galoshes!

THREAD. The definitive list of the absolute best interdimensional portals I have photographed on walks in the British countryside. 1. Gateway To The Land Of Leaping Dogs.

So sad. For months I’ve been looking forward to the X & Los Lobos show at the Oakland Paramount tonight. I just discovered this show, and much of the tour, was cancelled weeks ago. 😢 I hope the musicians and crews are well.

Working from my peaceful home. Sends something to printer in another room. Hears something. OH MY GOODNESS WHAT IS THAT SOUND? 😶🤦‍♀️

Collective joy. #1GoodThing

One of those times when you feel like you're living a history.

If you have the opportunity to vote tomorrow, please exercise your privilege. I did it last week. I predict you’ll be glad you did. I know I will.

Agreed

I’m gonna need my extra hour tonight to wind down from the adrenaline after that game. #B2B #WorldSeries

geddy lee claps for the blue jays in 7/4 time

Dave Robert’s shocked gif PLEASE. #WorldSeries

Dieter Ruehle. #1GoodThing