Good evening from Cary, N.C.

I've really enjoyed listening to lectures on Yale Open Courses today by @jbf1755.bsky.social on Thos Paine's "Common Sense," and on the Declaration of Independence! I'm writing an article on NC's signers. Thanks, Professor!

They…can’t handle the truth

In the wake of former Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest and the U.K.'s serious investigation into the Epstein files, I hereby revoke America's independence and demand a return to the control of the more reasonable and just British monarchy. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

One of Trump's powers is that, unlike every other modern president, there is simply no expectation that he will act like a sane, adult human being. Expectations are nil, therefore he gets away with everything. If Obama, Bush, Clinton, etc. talked like Trump it would be instant 25th Am time.

Happy Presidents Day 2026!

Completely agree

Okay wait. The vice-chair of the National Governors Association - who just so happens to be Black - has been disinvited from a White House event? wtaf

kind of funny that an olympian said they are here to represent "compassion, respect, and love for others" and some people automatically knew that was a statement against them

In a democracy, we are supposed to feel like we have control over our lives because the people control the government. But in the U.S., people feel like our lives are out of control because the people don’t control the federal government.

for better or worse, people will forget about that video by the end of the year, if not end of the month. but when trump finally kicks the bucket, there were be orgasmic celebrations across the US & around the world. he will be remembered as the most despised US president since WWII for generations

Converse HighTops in sort-of Carolina Blue.

The GOP has offered nothing this century except for catastrophic wars. No healthcare plan; no re-industrialization. Now they're losing their only issue, immigration, as people see the violence and havoc that comes with mass deportations.

Huzzah!: A federal judge blocks further changes to George Washington's Philadelphia house thewayofimprovement.blog/2026/02/03/a...

"The Kennedy Center has been a living memorial for 55 years to President Kennedy, to the arts, and it's been nonpartisan. And in just one short year, (Trump) has destroyed all of that," said former Kennedy Center board member Barbara Comstock. https://to.pbs.org/45ObjTQ

Thank God there were people filming. This administration would have said Alex Pretti pulled a handgun, a package of fentanyl, and a signed copy of the Communist Manifesto if they could.

I'm by pure coincidence on a trip to south Florida during the awful weather in North Carolina, and I'm greatly enjoying @alexiscoe.bsky.social bio on George Washington. 😊

Whatever is in the Epstein Files is so explosive that the leaders of the Department of Justice are openly breaking the law every day to keep us from seeing it. (Just a reminder amongst all the other stuff flying around.)

I'm excited to announce I'm doing a new Bloomberg column about the business of fashion. The first column is about how we can re-shore US garment manufacturing. Instead of mass deportations and raising tariffs, I argue the government should move the industry upstream: tinyurl.com/reshoringapparel

Former Special Counsel Jack Smith: "I stand by my decisions as special counsel, including the decision to bring charges against President Trump. Our investigation developed proof beyond reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in criminal activity... No one should be above the law".

I'm as nostalgic as they come, but given the changes in college athletics, I tend to think a new arena on North Campus is the way to go. Here's an excellent reflection by @dockennedy.bsky.social regarding UNC basketball and the Smith Center controversy: tarheeltribune.com/2026/01/21/s...

The Northern Lights as seen in Bakersville, NC! Photo from North Carolina's Weather Authority.

Good reminder from this state highway!

New @theassemblync.bsky.social: UNC-Chapel Hill trustee John Preyer, perhaps most widely known for his role in the Belichick hire, has resigned from the board www.theassemblync.com/news/educati...

I am heading to Durham, N.C., this morning to work with budding 8th grade songwriters. If experience has taught me anything, I'll learn as much, or more, than they do. Lucky, and I know it.

I'm re-reading this one...I greatly admired Coach Smith and first read it 20 years ago.

Wish that members of this lunatic administration had the same energy about "complying with law enforcement " when it came to the insurrectionist who stormed the Capitol and assaulted law me and my coworkers. The mental gymnastics these clowns do is exhausting. Renee Nicole Good was murdered

Watching freight trains in downtown Cary. Growing up in Mt. Gilead, my friends and I would race to the depot on our bikes at the sound of a train whistle, sometimes putting pennies on the track. 🚂

Tommy says Happy New Ears to you all!! Tony says where are the snacks? #minidonks #farmlife #littlefarm

The USPS finalized a postmark date change that could upend mail voting for rural voters living over 50 miles from a regional processing facility. The initiative is part of a series of controversial reforms launched by Trump’s first postmaster general. https://bit.ly/4qAM6UU

According to the Nature Conservancy, some 10 million live Christmas trees end up in landfills every year. https://to.pbs.org/4qxg8ZB

The Flemish bond of Tryon Palace of New Bern, N.C.

I'm doing some research on mules today. Noble beasts that are so important in American history.

Of all the great North Carolinians he could have framed in a larger than life photo at his office, my rep chooses a guy who lived in Arizona.

President Donald Trump was sued on Friday by preservationists asking a federal court to halt his White House ballroom project until it goes through multiple independent reviews and wins approval from Congress. https://to.pbs.org/3KFz5Kn

This organization is led by Carol Quillan, former president of Davidson College. She’s savvy & tough! Absolutely proud to say I know her! #Pinks

A very fine man. RIP DG.

The N.C. Native Plant Society and other organizations are encouraging the use of native plants in landscaping by focusing on one side of the business equation: demand. Check out this story from UNC’s Media Hub here:

It was a beautiful day in Blowing Rock! Happy Thanksgiving!

I loved the Beat Duke! parade during my 1970s student days! I can't see it being a "thing" now.

Not a one. It’s disgraceful

I recall this pretty song with @MickyDolenz! I was age 12-15 in the Monkees' heyday and bought all their albums. Their time was a "Sweet Season,"Ms.King.😉😊

I don't know why the "Piggy" thing is bothering me so much. It's one more unforgivable thing in a list of 20,000 unforgivable things, but I've been mad about it for like 12 straight hours.

@kairyssdal.bsky.social Much enjoyed your pod with Professor G, Kai! Thanks for your steady voice and decency. You've done alright for a history major!😀

Beautiful morning in Blowing Rock! Getting up above freezing this afternoon. Dog walking is challenging.

UNC Chancellor Lee Roberts told faculty leaders the university does not plan on signing President Donald Trump’s administration’s “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education” in exchange for favorable consideration of federal funding.