These are amazing, and you should get some. Some of the ones I received are heart-shaped! As a reminder, these are useful for many situations; they're loud and can carry far, which can be much more effective than yelling.

If science, community art, and/or education are important to you, please take a moment to read the thread below (or just go to the link to read about the mural plans) and help out. givebutter.com/KenzoMural

I'm going to win.

Alfredo Guerrieri, who is in my husband's circle of musicians, is looking for participants to join an electric bass learning program. If you'd like to learn the bass and help him get his DMA, please read carefully and send him an email! www.bassbuzz.com/lessons/begi... alfredosgroove.com

For those trying to buy from DreamHaven Books:

Remember the other day when I was saluting my friend Greg Ketter, owner of Minneapolis’ DreamHaven Books? This is him the following day. Greg will never say this, so I will — now is a great time to buy books from DreamHaven. Support Americans who stand up vs. 🧊. dreamhavenbooks.com

I couldn't remember the word "infiorata." You ever brain fart so hard you break Google?

Discord wants to know how you feel about AI. Go tell them: discord.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

My dear friend Barbara Bachtell has joined The Land's community journalism team -- if you'd like to read some hopeful news, see how Cleveland Heights is making a community orchard flourish within the city. @thelandcle.bsky.social thelandcle.org/stories/5-ye...

"The world is indeed full of peril, and in it there are many dark places; but still there is much that is fair, and though in all lands love is now mingled with grief, it grows perhaps the greater." -- Haldir of Lothlórien to the Fellowship, "The Fellowship of the Rings" by J.R.R. Tolkien

Oh hey! This is my good friend @jaymeantrim.bsky.social's game! Not only is R'lyehwatch super fun, I can't express how happy I am to see that it brought people together for charity. What a nice note to end the year on! If you're curious, you can find it here: hedgemazepress.itch.io/rlyehwatch

Whether you celebrate today, tomorrow, last week, next week, next month, or some other day: Happy Holidays. May joy find you when you most need it, and may you know comfort and kindness at the turning of the year.

Christmas is hard. New Year’s sometimes harder. The holidays are not always merry & bright. If you’re struggling and you see this, plz know I’m glad you’re here. 🫶🏻 #AuDHD #Autistic

How a microwave on a bench brought Clevelanders together, and why. @thelandcle.bsky.social thelandcle.org/stories/find...

Just met Kat L Amsel at The Screw Factory in Lakewood, OH today, and I cannot express how absolutely wonderful both she and her art are. Genuinely filled me with joy. 🧡

Friendly reminder to those looking to gift/get lessons: Gig hire sites (lessons .com, thumbtack, etc.) often charge the teacher $20+ just to respond. Most teachers have all necessary info in their profiles; maybe contacted offsite w/ better rates. Please don't kick tires. You & them will be happier!

If you haven't heard about what's happening in the Rutherford Country Library System, I encourage you to read up on the plight of Luanne James. www.nashvillescene.com/news/citylim... www.wkrn.com/news/local-n... indecentlibraries.substack.com/p/rcls-board...

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