In case anyone isn't quite ready to put away their skulls and skeletons yet, here are some nice photos from Día de Muertos Cleveland and our Procesión de Calaveras y Esqueletos coolcleveland.com/2025/11/phot...

Thank you to everyone who came out to Día de Muertos Cleveland at Gordon Square yesterday; it was amazing seeing everyone having such a wonderful time. Thank you also to Hector Castellanos-Lara, CPT, & everyone who helped make yesterday possible. The hearse will be back next year-- "te veo pronto" 🧡

I have a space opera actual play podcast that is super funny and wild! Come check it out yall! The latest episode is hilarious! @doktormod.bsky.social @kmitko.bsky.social @ajtheslayer.bsky.social shatteredworlds.libsyn.com

"...the large-scale removal of trees could fuel major leaching of pollutants that have remained in the soil from the mining days but which, without live tree roots keeping it in place, could flow into waterways, poisoning drinking water for local communities." www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Ohio Senator Jerry Cirino was rumored to be (unconfirmed) on site as radio DJs were escorted off campus. October 3rd was also World College Radio Day. www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-n...

John Gorman, former WMMS Buzzard, on what happened with Cleveland State University's WCSB, what has happened at other colleges, and the difficulties of modern radio. The link he mentions: www.ideastream.org/community/20... Photo of CSU added to complete alt text from John's post.

"Both sides knew the eventual handoff would be a quick 'flash cut' ... Bloomberg said she understands that 'this feels like a substantial loss,' especially as the station is set to celebrate its 50th anniversary this year." Many sad Clevelanders today. signalcleveland.org/ideastream-c...

“We have so far to go to realize our human potential for compassion, altruism, and love.” A monumental loss today -- the world has lost a tender soul. Walk with compassionate steps. You're already missed, Dr Goodall.

Maybe I’m speaking out of line here (that’s heavy sarcasm by the way) but individuals with Autism aren’t pawns to be used in political games and shouldn’t continue to be further stigmatized for an agenda. Which is exactly what is happening here.

If you're canceling your Disney+ subscription today, consider re-routing that money towards a recurring donation to NPR or PBS. www.npr.org/donations/su... www.pbs.org (Donation button at top -- takes you to a local donation site.)

Signal Ohio workers across the state walked off the job for two hours! We're still demanding that our CEO & board members recognize us as one bargaining unit. @newsguild.org Show your support by sending an email to them here: actionnetwork.org/letters/one-... 📸: Reporters in Akron & Cleveland

I spent many nights at IOG back in the early 2000s. At a time when much of my inner self was in turmoil, Darren was one of the kindest people I knew. IOG was unique because of him; though IOG can't be replaced, I hope other lost souls find a place of their own www.phoenixnewtimes.com/arts/longtim...

“This is our opportunity to celebrate the greatest artist in our state’s history. Her writing challenges and inspires us as much today as when it was first published, and we can’t wait to bring it to life this year all across Ohio.” www.daytondailynews.com/lifestyles/o...

Signal Ohio is forming a union with the Northeast Ohio NewsGuild and could use some help. "[Reporters] are calling on readers and supporters to sign a petition urging CEO Rita McNeil Danish to recognize the union." Link to petition: actionnetwork.org/petitions/ca... www.axios.com/local/clevel...

Unsolicited writing advice, no. 65: Freelance? Respect other freelancers. Editors, illustrators, designers - all the people who help make your book the best it can be - deserve to be acknowledged and paid. This community works on symbiosis, not exploitation. Without it, we all go under.

Unsolicited writing advice, no. 6336675: You have to actually WANT to write. The world is filled with would-be writers fantasising about lunch with agents, foreign tours, prizes, six-figure book deals, meeting movie stars. But that’s all mostly fiction. None of it makes you a writer.

gentle monthly reminder 🩵

Do you think Francis Scott Key ever got locked out of his house?

Just in case anyone needs a little bit of brightness today.

On the one hand, I feel like I've lost a friend somehow. On the other, I know I haven't, because that friend lived in the words Andrea wrote, and that is the true gift of art -- it remains as long as there is someone to love it. Goodnight, Andrea Gibson. 1975-2025 www.youtube.com/watch?v=g20x...

Something nice to imagine... • Frances Cornford •

In April, I posted that I cried about the destruction of science, and @girlsreallyrule.bsky.social gave me a gift. It was a post from a perfect stranger and it had more power than I would have guessed. Now I want to give it to anyone who may need it today. Hold my hand. Let’s roll.

I'm sure this is fine. www.cleveland.com/news/2025/07...

Come to University Circle today: #Cleveland #Museum of #Art “Parade the Circle” www.clevelandart.org/events/parad... 12PM & 2PM artists march around Wade Lagoon. Event is FREE. Enjoy music from local performers! We always have a good time at University Circle: sosassociates.com/blog-tags/un...

Thank you to everyone who came to the Parade the Circle rain date celebration today at the Cleveland Museum of Art. It was great to see you all there! With any luck, next year the weather will cooperate for us once again. Art by Hector Castellanos-Lara & Parade the Circle artists and volunteers.

Happy Juneteenth from Cleveland, Ohio

State Rep. Melissa Hortman's dog, Gilbert, was an assistance dog "flunkie" (read: too interested in pets and love and fun) from Helping Paws. Melissa was also a volunteer foster trainer there. helpingpaws.org Consider making a donation in their names, either to Helping Paws or a local animal org.

Tonight’s Strawberry Guardian Moon in Cleveland, Ohio

Friendly reminder that Harvard offers several free, online, self-paced courses, often with the option to pay (usually $100-$300) for a graded track and certification of completion. pll.harvard.edu/catalog/free

"IGAH says that for each book that was burned, they are donating 10 books related to race, religion, and LGBTQ+ topics to libraries across the community." www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-n...

I've been having a difficult time putting my feelings about this into words, so let's just go with this: In Ohio, a fifth-degree felony vandalism (section 2909.05) charge can be issued for >$1k property damage. I can easily see replacing 100 books being ~$1000. www.cleveland19.com/2025/05/12/m...

A happy and peaceful day to all, whether you are celebrating mothers, remembering mothers, or simply having another Sunday.

Why fairies undermine RFK Jr’s insistence that we’re in an autism epidemic and that some environmental aspect of modernity is causing it. strangeclarity.substack.com/p/before-vac...

"Ohio House Finance Chairman Brian Stewart, R-Ashville, said the Public Library Fund will continue but that lawmakers will decide how much money to put into it, rather than funnel a set percentage of the state's general revenues into the library fund." www.dispatch.com/story/news/s...

Listen most carefully to those whose voice is seldom heard, is downplayed or suppressed. The quietest words may be the most important for you to hear.

If you're in Cuyahoga County, please fill out this quick form to email your representative and House Speaker Matt Huffman -- tell them libraries are important to you, they deserve funding, and they should continue to be free and safe spaces for *everyone.* form.jotform.com/250925435784...

Feel free to share this with more people: www.bskyinfo.com/guides/getti...

I've been seeing more and more posts lately without alt-text on images, and I just wanted to say... you really should use alt-text. Not only is it better for others, but you can have fun with it. Hide little jokes in there. Or scathing commentary. You get tons of room to talk. Go on, be a rebel.

"Each of these budget provisions is intentionally designed to shuttle power of local libraries away from their communities and into the hands of state-level elected officials." bookriot.com/ohios-republ...

This Autism Acceptance Month I would love for everyone to accept when people openly stim because self-regulation rocks! I understand the initial discomfort if there's hand flapping at the grocery store because it isn't often witnessed & hasn't been culturally acceptable...until now. accept it plz!

Today is the first day of Autism Acceptance Month. Autism is not an epidemic. Epidemics are, by definition, an evil. A disease. Autistic people have always been around -- but historically, they've been forced to live as others do or face a life of isolation & punishment. Autism is not an epidemic.

This is a very helpful site with next steps for all my fellow authors who have had their work digitally plagiarized.

Lyrics: صوتي ما عندو حدود صوتي مالوشي نهاية صوتي يعصف كيف الريح صوتي يدوي كالبحار My voice has no limits My voice knows no end My voice roars like the oceans My voice blows like the wind www.youtube.com/watch?v=7t2Y...

Once again loving this interpretation of Caesar’s last words #IdesofMarch 🗡️

For those in your sphere who can still be reached by genuine scientific inquiry.

I have a new article up in The Land from the March 1st protests in Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Thank you to everyone who came out to Boston Mills despite the cold! @thelandcle.bsky.social @altnps.bsky.social @resistancerangers.bsky.social thelandcle.org/stories/cuya...