Ugh. This is bad news for all of us. Here’s hoping those who lost their jobs today will find a good place to safely land. 🩵

y'all come. #writingcoach

see what you missed or revisit what you liked! most popular posts from last quarter, including writing advice, ideas for resisting and vultures! thewordfactory.com/top-writing-...

my latest collab with @soapyair.bsky.social is live at bit.ly/Refugium_

This is an excellent example of science writing and #climatechangecommunication. Thank you, @ncsco.bsky.social!

pop by for a chat! #writingcoach

The malignant one who’s bent on turning America into a fascist hellscape goes in front of the UN General Assembly and rants, “your countries are going to hell.” Sickening.

Good idea. Find stations here: sbgi.net/tv-stations/.

Trying to soothe myself by making a list of things I can do about "all this" and one of them was making a list of things we can all do that don't require a lot of time/money/energy. Hope it helps. bit.ly/4nbri53

this article by the immensely talented tom junod remains one of the most moving works of journalism not just about 9/11 but about anything. (note: the link opens to a dramatic photo of a man plummeting from the WTC. open with care.) www.esquire.com/news-politic...

This is amazing and horrifying

Holy hell

Indeed

Wanna know more about the trees you see uptown? We got you! #treeidentification chapelboro.com/town-square/...

BREAKING: Judge Cobb *blocks* Trump's removal of Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve Board. ecf.dcd.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/show...

It was fun spending the summer working on this #vultures project for Bluestem Conservation, funded by a mini-grant from the Environmental Educators of North Carolina. bit.ly/4gcEh3y #environmentaleducation #natureinterpretation #interpretivesignage #everydayconservation

Next week! Let's talk about writing or whatever else is on your mind.

Looking for a new read? I've got a bunch of recommendations for you! It's mostly nonfiction, but there are a few solid works of fiction in there. bookshop.org/shop/margotl...

Thanks to my hometown radio station for giving me space to share safety tips from South Orange Rescue Squad! #summersafety #laborday #backtoschool

sure do appreciate @wchlchapelboro.bsky.social featuring our column in this week's newsletter! read it at bit.ly/Refugium_. (if you like local news and views, please consider helping the station replace its flood-ravaged equipment! www.gofundme.com/f/help-restore-wchls-am-site-damaged-by-chantal)

This week's quick writing tip: find and fix squinting modifiers! Details on the blog bit.ly/4mzYfal #writingcoach #editor

this is cruel and dangerous

come see me and the mcintyre's gang. (and the goats. and cows. probably some chickens, too.)

some good news

If I have to explain to you why it's a bad idea to use a machine that makes shit up 15-80% of the time AND destroys the environment AND contributes to rising fascism and genocide AND puts brilliant skillful creatives out of work by stealing their work, then we're already speaking different languages

Check out my guest post on the Triangle Land Conservancy blog about the new agreement with Bluestem Conservation Cemetery and Eno River Association! #conservation #landstewardship #grasslands triangleland.org/company-news...

Hell yeah! Let’s get this done, NC! I just gave to @roycoopernc.bsky.social’s campaign. I hope you do, too. Early money is crucial and small-dollar donations DO make a difference. I’ve been working on campaigns just about my whole life and I promise you it’s true. Thanks! roycooper.com

“Denaturalization” holy hell

Check out my tips for revising your writing, especially if you use AI for drafting. bit.ly/44XDqP1

amplifying this again given flood advisories are going up again. chapelboro.com/town-square/...

Hey now! In this month’s column, @soapyair.bsky.social takes on invasive plants. bit.ly/Refugium_

Here’s your early notice, local friends. Please take a sec to sign up for County alerts: ocalertsnc.com

Today on the blog I share how to be an even more accountable and effective communicator. bit.ly/4ezNTVa Why trust my advice? I've counseled and coached community members, elected officials and working professionals for 40-plus years to capture the power of their ideas.

PLEASE stay out of flood waters, even if you think they're not moving. Why? There's all kinds of hazardous stuff in there that you can't see, among other dangers. I teamed up with a technical rescue colleague to write this round-up of advice to help you stay safe: chapelboro.com/town-square/...

dang…. (Carrboro, nc)

Seems like a good time to reshare this kit I curated to help you understand and find the emotional and material support you and your ppl need to get thru crisis and calamity. bit.ly/3WN7dXs

The latest Level is live, featuring all kinds of info to help you navigate a midyear reset, including expert insights from Jen Cáceres and Spencer Powell. #construction lnkd.in/ebyf9F8Y

It wasn't even close. The most-read post on my blog so far this year was about personal safety and preparedness. Talk about a sign of the times. Check it out and the other top performers. thewordfactory.com/my-best-insi...

Genius

definitely keep calling and writing your elected representatives about whatever they're doing or not doing that you need them, too. but as local and state elections approach, i invite you to also write to voters with an endorsement of candidates you want in office. thewordfactory.com/how-to-endor...

We should all be saluting the Senate Parliamentarian who is defending the rules vs. lawless, rapacious Senate R's. Knocking out a host of reprehensible policy items that do not comply with reconcilliation rules. It is not an easy task. This is what it means to take responsibility for our democracy.

Shade’s crucial when temps are high. Meet the uptown trees that provide it! bit.ly/Refugium_ #chapelhill

We live in a rogue and dangerous country. Do what you need to do to maintain your internal peace. Hold the core of your spirit. Pray for peace. Commit yourself to justice. And just rest.

Yep. This is what I’m watching.

She is such a boss

Whether you write for fun or for work, a coach can help. #writinglife bit.ly/4iZv4LS

Planning some time outside today? Check out these nature connection activities. #gooutside chapelboro.com/town-square/...

If you like AppleTV’s #yourfriendsandneighbors, you’re gonna wanna read my latest for ICG Magazine. Two of the 11 pieces I wrote are on the show. thewordfactory.com/writing-about-cinematography/

Holy shit