It's really snowing tonight. #Michigander #lakeeffectsnow

I feel so lucky to live near an abundance of outdoor recreation opportunities.

Is Pluribus an anti-AI manifesto?

Post you from a different era. 1980s the peak self-confidence era

Tucker was a rambunctious shelter dog that no one wanted. Until Laura came along and saw that he might be just right for her home...and a special job. Could all his energy make him an amazing #conservation #dog? Read more about Tucker in TROUBLE DOG! And happy #AnimalShelterAppreciationWeek!

November’s #Kidlitart topic is up! Thanks!!! 😆

🚨 JOURNALISM JOB ALERT 🚨 Attention, all journos in Texas (and those thinking of moving there) 👇👇

Mary from Selling Sunset is going through perimenopause. Go see your doctor, girl!

Any math and creative wizards out there who can show us how much water Adobe Max used during its AI-propoganda keynote yesterday? I'd be curious.

After getting bludgeoned with AI garbage at Adobe Max for three hours, I needed some time in the woods with my person. #getoutdoors #hike #puremichigan #fallvibes

If you have absolutely nothing good to say about A.I. come and sit by me. www.thewrap.com/emma-thompso...

All this AI stuff has most def kept adobe and others from truly innovating. It’s also starting to feel old or the lowest standard. #adobe #design #adobemax

I take it back. If you miss the kind of unfiltered cringe the likes if which only E3 could provide, Adobe Max has you covered. (but I'm happy to listen about overy enthusiastic performance improvements instead of AI)

the adobe max stuff and sharing a million genai features pisses me off so much because if you're a designer you HAVE to lie to say any of this is good for the profession.

Ah yes, the “tedious work” of using a COLOR PICKER Also that presenter WOULD want a goldendoodle. #adobemax bc I’m a certified hater

"If you don't have an iPhone, we're working on the Android app right now!" "..." "...yaaay." The crowd is D E A D lmao #adobemax

One hour of pushing AI slop on Adobe Max 🥴 Watching them do mental gymnastics to try to convince a crowd of creatives that the only real benefit to their AI tools is "saving time." No thanks, I'd rather spend the time to learn.

2yrs ago, I rode my e-bike in severe pain. Pain I'd had since suffering a traumatic injury 10+ years ago. The realization that I'd suffer in pain the rest of my life was overwhelming. I had the urge to ride into traffic. Yesterday, I rode a regular bike with almost no pain. I'm truly grateful.

It was so pretty in the woods, I needed to get a little video. #mountainbiking #greatoutdoors #autumn #fallvibes

Moonrise over Lake Michigan 🌙

Did you know that #October is a peak month for fall #bird #migration? So as millions of birds fill our skies and fly south for the winter, check out these #birdbooks with young readers! @jennigrant67.bsky.social @juliannaswaney.bsky.social

If you're tempted to use AI in your creative process: don't. You'll just stunt your own abilities, and it's your unique abilities that will help you stand out as the tidal wave of AI "slop" builds. More on this in "The AI Con," which I highly recommend: bookshop.org/a/3703/97800...

Personal Trainer: What active things did you do this weekend for your homework? Me: Learned the Fate of Ophelia dance.

The brass pipe fittings my husband uses for his well-drilling business went from $18 to $30 a piece—thanks to tariffs. Way to stick it to the American people!

The kid played with a Beatles and Stones tribute band this weekend. This was from the dress rehearsal. West Michigan folks looking for a string quartet, they are open for gigs!

The Legion of Whom? Now you know: it doesn’t matter. Shep’s got them running through any wall to prove what Detroit is made of.

How conquest of Tampa Bay showed why the Detroit Lions are one of NFL's toughest teams

It’s not his house. It’s your house. And he’s destroying it.

"Absolutely stunning, humorously thought-provoking." @mmarshallauthor.bsky.social Thank you so much, Maria!

Remember when Lions fans wore paper bags over their heads? Not anymore. That stadium is allllll blue! #Onepride #Lions

Way to go defense! #onepride #Lions

All of MI on that last punch-out play: Oh! Oh!!!!! NOOOO! #Lions

What a field goal! #bates #lions

Let's go Lions! #onepride

Currently under $7 on Amazon and $8 on Bookshop.org

If you have—or know—a little kiddo who participated in the No Kings march, may I recommend LOVE IS POWERFUL, a picture book about the unifying experience of exercising our rights. "A celebration of diversity, love, and the right to protest." #books #kidlit #bookrec

I love where I live. Photo ©JeremyChurch

Who robbed the Louvre right answers only

The Diplomat is a show that I promise myself I won't binge, then I do, and then the second I finish the season, I start over again at episode 1. The relationships are complex and nuanced. The writing 😙🤌 The ending had me go : Oh THANK god and then OMG!!! Can't wait for S4. #thediplomat

No Kings protest in Muskegon, MI #NoKings

Picked up my mom this morning for the No Kings protest.

Tomorrow 11:00-10:00 at the four corners of Harvey and Sternberg near Lakes Mall in Muskegon. We are expecting a huge crowd so pick a corner to park near and please don’t cross the street. See you there! #NoKings #Muskegon #Michigan #Indivisible

i think a lot of people don't understand what translating a text _is_. languages are not just word-for-word ciphers for each other. translation involves making a lot of complex creative choices, and the longer the text the more complex. it is, ultimately, an act of rewriting from scratch.

No watercolor paintings this week. We took a little trip up north and didn't have time. Enjoy these photos from the UP instead.

🎉 Happy book birthday to THE TREE THAT WAS A WORLD! 🌳 “Celebrates the beauty of nature and the richness and wonder found in diverse perspectives.” — @ala-booklist.bsky.social @laurawat.bsky.social #newbook #middlegrade #worldkidlit

Well. Things are pretty bad for the current regime. Look who they've pissed off NOW. (Watch to the end, it's not just footage from Portland. Surprise musical guest!) youtu.be/bw5zxdSObso

As a book designer, this is scandalous for me to admit but, hard agree.

"Instead of waiting for the movement to come, just start showing up. Locally. In your community. Do what makes the most sense there, in your own place. Find your people. Know your rights. Defend the vulnerable, in whatever ways that looks like. Then, let’s see what happens next."

Everyone is saying we need someone to step up, but that isn't happening. Every small and local act of love, solidarity, and justice-seeking is valuable, and you never know what impact it might have. open.substack.com/pub/kristind...