Just gonna leave this here… 😳

An American Citizenship Exam Today on the House floor, Speaker Johnson said that people get their rights from God, not from government. Q1: In what part of the Holy Bible does God enshrine the right to bear arms? Q2: List evidence linking context for Bible indicating existence of firearms.

wtf, @nytimes.com - puzzle #fail...

<vent> How can #Apple Weather be SO fickle (fickle, inaccurate, blatantly wrong, worthless - take your pick)? Exhibit A: Next-Hour forecast vs. 12-Hour - taken at the same time and referencing "current" conditions; how in the heck can this show such dramatically different data?!

#NoKings #camus #justice

Really interesting analysis of "social entrance fees" and how the tRump camp became an attractive option for some; worth thinking about how we can ease the way in for some who may feel threatened (not compromise equity, but educate and pave the way)… www.instagram.com/reel/DHz0Qbt...

Pistachio Table No.3 now done; yes, I've been eating a lot of them, and I have plenty of supplies on hand for table no. 4 (which is already in progress)... why @wonderfulpistachio.bsky.social sells them without the shells is beyond me... 😊 #art #furninture #yinyang

What a glorious morning for America... as a Lexington native, my thoughts are homeward leaning this morning as we mark the 250th Anniversary; to my friends who were able to attend the re-enactment this year: I hope you took notes...

Good article; sharing b/c I just laughed out loud at: "I’ve seen “The Pitt” described as “competence porn,” and it is that; there is something satisfying in seeing professionals snap into gear..." my new favorite label; in America 2025 competence is a fetish, not the norm

for security reasons, from now on instead of posting here, on Insta, Facebook, or Signal, I'll be going full Sean Penn in "The Falcon and the Snowman" and just put tape on telephone poles... #signalgate #security

The good news is that there *are* people meeting the moment. youtu.be/EJxRtjma7lc

One of the ways I keep (somewhat) sane in absurd times - tabletop decorating with pistachio shells; my latest getting ready for final sealing treatment … #art #yinyang

it's clear to me the "scheduled press conference" was in place b/c tRump intended to ram thru mineral deal and get the news cylce for the week wrapped with a "win"; did he really think he could bully this guy, who has stood on the front lines with his people since day one? #shameful

There have been lots of articles about #SNL's 50th - absent from "best of" lists I've seen, but at the top of mine, the cold open Dec. 15, 2012, days after Sandy Hook, where they gave the stage to the New York City Children's Chorus singing "Silent Night"... www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9fd...

since we're renaming things... gulf | ɡəlf | noun 2 a deep ravine, chasm, or abyss. 3 a large difference or division between two people or groups, or between viewpoints, concepts, or situations: the widening gulf between the rich and the poor | a wide gulf between theory and practice.

“If the government has millions of regulations holding everyone back, well, it’s not freedom. We’ve got to restore freedom.” sure. while we’re at it let’s get rid of all signal lights and Stop signs - the government can’t tell me how to $%&*ing drive! 😳 www.huffpost.com/entry/elon-m...

a bit of venting: if you're hiring, and say this position will report to [instert job title here], then it would be helpful if someone with that actual job title were, you know, actually on your staff – and you could locate them via your website or LinkedIn search... just sayin #jobhunting

posting for: 1) distraction & sheer whimsy 2) reminder & warning that mechanisms of propaganda & distraction are getting stronger (fan-made commercial and behind-the-scenes vid; all facets, except interview with creator fabricated by AI, human edited www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqLW...

Great episode, worth listening to; has me thinking about democracy being analog vs. digital – in terms of expediency; by extension, time/energy to create community on #bluesky vs. the ease of just accepting what Zuck & Co. feed you via algorithms elsewhere. There's potential here; how to use it?

translation: we want users to say whatever they want, even if it’s complete bullshit and thoroughly harmful… “out of touch with mainstream discourse”=we don’t like thing that challenge a status quo which historically has centered white males irregardless of facts… www.cnn.com/2025/01/07/m...

@hcrichardson.bsky.social once again does a great job covering the political landscape; the most chilling bit from her recent post: “Notably, there are fewer women in the 119th Congress than in the previous one, and there will be no women chairing committees in the Republican-dominated House.”

Happy #BuyNothingDay! Gonna spend the day cleaning, decluttering, and getting rid of things. (including much of the food I consumed yesterday, but that's probably TMI...)

Tofurkey: slain, stuffed & baking; apple pie ingredients simmering on the stove; apron – product of 7th gr Home Ec: 43 yrs + still works Happy Thanks-taking/giving/having or whatever you may be marking today! (and, no, you won't find "improvised rolling pin" in my browser search history... nope...)

Time to talk about misogyny, toxic masculinity, sexual assault – not shrink to "polling data says men..."; time to Dial It Up. Any men* care to engage around this? It's a conversation I've been having since 1991. (*we all need talk but my primary responsibility is men) news.un.org/en/story/202...

Violence against women takes multiple forms, incl.: 🫸🏽 Intimate partner violence 🫸🏽 Sexual violence 🫸🏽 Psychological violence 🫸🏽 Female genital mutilation 🫸🏽 Forced & early marriage 🫸🏽 Femicide 🫸🏽 Trafficking #EndViolence against women & girls! #NoExcuse #16Days

Since I know lots of folks - like me - are struggling with job hunting, I put together a quick vid showing how I use Scrivener @scrivenerapp.bsky.social to manage my job search... #jobhunting #jobsearching #unemployed #scrivener

This. This right here. www.comicsands.com/summer-lee-d... #boom #micdrop

well, there's an hour of my life I'll never get back. yo, Hiring Managers: put deadlines on your PVLs (position vacancy listings) if you are no longer accepting submissions, please... 🙄 #jobhunting

When best friend introduces you to an album that turns out to be your fav of all time: great feeling When same friend writes a piece about said album: even better... Nice work @bryanreesman.bsky.social americansongwriter.com/fishs-vigil-...

T. Jefferson in 1786: “No other sure foundation can be devised for the preservation of freedom... establish and improve the law for educating the common people...” [courtesy @hcrichardson.bsky.social] also: Could Trump Shut Down the Department of Education? www.nytimes.com/2024/11/13/u...

the struggle is real… #truth xkcd.com/1319

I've always had geek/nerd tendencies, and often am the go-to adhoc tech support for most of my friends; but I have to admit, I'm glad @theverge.com is here to walk me through this Bluesky stuff... #feelingold #ohbravenewsocialmediaworld that has such people in it...

In lieu of the excessive misogyny of late, an example of a different way for males to relate to the women in our lives... partnership and equity does not dimish us. Imagine how much better the world would be? The West Wing-Institutional Memory: www.youtube.com/watch?v=diub...

I need another social network like a hole in the head, yet, here I go... #peerpressure #hivemind