Imagine banning a book about trees because it threatened your heteronormative worldview of sexuality. Critical thinking on display... I'm with the banned. www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/... #BannedBooks

"When #Indigenous Knowledge and #Climate Science Meet, Good Things Happen: Tribal leaders and climate coordinators are working together to protect lands and waterways." (March 2026) www.sierraclub.org/sierra/2026-...

The security guard at my temple only knows one #Jewish phrase and it warms my heart so much for its good intention, "Shabbat Shalom." Should I teach him, "Shavua Tov" for Sundays or let it be?

My greatest hope for a cold and snowy winter was fewer #ticks. It's mid-March and 22 degrees, but I just took one off of my dog's ear. What a scourge. I have birds, possums, and snakes on the land I steward. Has anyone found anything to be effective? Tips welcome. #Massachusetts

Genuinely confused. Amazon listing: "Christian prayer shawl." Description: "The Jewish prayer shawl, which has a special meaning for the Christian faith and the followers of Jesus." The full embroidered inscription is not shown, but it mentions Jesus. What is this and who uses it? #Jewish

"Had an abortion, search for female." Explained below.

Really moving. Love and appreciation of Jewish seniors for their caregivers, many of whom are Haitian. Deep understanding of the immigrant experience and what it means to be unsafe. www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-senio...

Feh to the beach body workout. I need 10 weeks to a #gardening body: bending and squatting, carrying water, digging holes, and weeding. Whose with me?

Here's to February-March. 🥂

Library friends, advice, please. Especially for walkers who are carrying everything with them. I seem unable to check out a reasonable amount of books at one time. 📚 I need a mantra. Like telling the shelves, "You are enough." (Yes, I read them all.) #Shelfie #ShareYourShelf #Libraries

How did this hydrangea bloom make it unblemished through two feet of snow? Found it on top of a drift. #BloomScrolling

❄️ Went to check on an older neighbor after the snowstorm. Came home and he was snowblowing my driveway! #GoodNeighbors and good, walkable neighborhoods make a tremendous difference in peoples' lives. #WellbeingEconomy

Sure, AI seems useful, but I am over here on my second hour of setting up a basic home printer in late 2025. Can we please improve the fundamental time and energy sucks first? How can printers still be so low performing and frustrating at this point in history?

Love the idea of #Boston's floating wetlands. I have long been fascinated with the chinampas of Tenochtitlan (Mexico City). When we learn from the Ancients to bring their teachings into the future, everything looks brighter. Learn more & image credit here: thecharles.org/floating-wet...

#SNAP and #FoodInsecurity: Stop and Shop is offering '$40 Thanksgiving meals for up to 10 people.' See company website and article for full information. www.bluebookservices.com/stop-shop-of...

Politics: Vote them out in 2026 if they can't fulfill their assigned duties to: - Feed our children and families - Provide safe travel - Release the Epstein files and face the consequences You were elected to serve.

It feels like a true privilege to live in a community with strong Indian representation. #HappyDiwali! ☀️

A high school football team cheering on middle school cross-country. Love to see it. #Sportsmanship #GoodVibes #GoodNews

Borage, late September blooms. A favorite of pollinators. #Bloomscrolling

Elizabeth Tsurkov's release from captivity after two years is such good news. My heart goes out to her and her family as she recovers. רפוה שלמה. www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-russ...

Do you suffer from "Hair Hair," "Much Dream," or 'Splash Accumulation'? A sauna can help. Source: Amazon listing.

Americana at its best. "It Ain't Gonna Go Away - Ode to the Epstein Files." #FolkMusic m.youtube.com/watch?v=R8AG...

What beautiful girls. Margot and Anne Frank (z"l), 1940. Source: www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=...

Corpse flowers bloom every 7-10 years for 24-36 hours. In Massachusetts, they are blooming now, as the new moon crests. Last documented bloom cycle was 2016, it looks like: www.atlasobscura.com/articles/why...

June lasted three months and July flew by in five days. 🗓

But at least I can say useful things now. The correct response was: "She designs sweaters for cats" (not "cat sweaters"). 🤷🏾‍♀️😽 #Duolingo

#Rainforests of United States: - El Yunque in Puerto Rico - Southern Appalachia - Olympics of Washington State - Tongass in Southern Alaska Visiting El Yunque & the Olympic rainforests as a child changed how I understood the vastness of Nature. Source: National Association of State Foresters.

Posting in case this can help anyone. This article from @wbur.org focuses on Brazilian immigrants in Massachusetts. #FamilySeparation #Immigration #ICE www.wbur.org/news/2025/06...

In case you're wondering what happens on #Duolingo when you reach 1,000 days in a row, it's a nothingburger. The owl looks slightly more excited and asks you to set your next milestone. Who else is a long-termer?

Genuine question. If #Mamdani were to become mayor of NYC and supports #BDS citywide, would that mean that no Israeli technology would be purchased with municipal funding? If yes, what would the next option be: Chinese?

Black pepper is medicinal and tasty. If, like me, you have ever thought of growing it yourself, here is more information. Growing zones: 10-12. Scientific name: Piper nigrum Click on Alt Text for the links. #Herbalism #Gardeners #Bloomscrolling #Cooking

Albert Einstein: "I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones."

The impact of proposed federal #TaxCuts for #TribalColleges would be "extremely dire." Federal funding provides core support for these 37 schools. Administration's current plan will shred annual funding from $196 million (2025) to $22 million (2026). ictnews.org/news/impact-... #Indigenous #NDN

My child is attending a precollege program this summer and a definition of consent is included in the program guidelines. Appreciate this. Thank you, UMass, @umassamherst.bsky.social. #SA #Consent

Readers, the new Vera Wong book by Jesse Q. Sutanto & narrated on audiobook by Eunice Wong is so good-- and funny. It's my 100th book this year and will definitely be on my Best Books of the Year list. Sutanto and Wong are a gifted pair. Recommendations for next reads? #Booksky #Goodreads #Books

#Eurovision: Estonia's "Espresso Macchiato" has the exact same energy as America's Got Talent's song, "Parmesan." Compare: youtu.be/5MS_Fczs_98?... #AGT: m.youtube.com/watch?v=F7Dg...

We are disappointed for Texas teens that Tx House just passed HB3225. This would restrict Tx teenagers from using adult books in the library, including classic novels. Pregnant teens can't access books on childbirth. 250 years of libraries in this country without age restrictions until now. Scary.

Anyone using #InsightTimer? Since they changed the format yesterday, I can't find live events. Otherwise a great resource for #MentalHealth #Meditation #Yoga #FreeClasses

[Content warning] I am reading Pamela Anderson's, "Love, Pamela" and am finding it a difficult go. Well told & completely worthy as a read, but so much sexual violence. I am up to the point where she's just graduated high school. Can someone share if things improve? #Booksky #Books #WomensLives

The President says he wants to increase the US birthrate. Here are some ways to incentivize that: - Lengthen and financially support longer term parental leave - Free preschool - All-day kindergarten - Low cost afterschool programs - Free breakfast and lunch programs in schools, pre-K to 12

Livestreaming now (7 am EST, Sunday): Democratic leaders Rep. @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social and Sen. @booker.senate.gov speaking (chatting) from the steps of the Capitol. Right now they are discussing faith and the Torah. m.youtube.com/watch?v=5ceR... #Leadership #Hope #Democrats

Love the art and design of this slide on bird migration.

#Birds: Internal organs (diagram). Credit: @massaudubon.org Field Naturalist course.

Nomination for the best bird name: timberdoodle (pictured). Image credit: www.newportthisweek.com/articles/the... #Birds #Birding #Ornithology

Visiting colleges this week with my high schooler. Here's my observation about Massachusetts schools: they are vocal in actively advocating for #LGBTQ, #DEI & first generation students. I feel #pride in hoping we can serve as a safe shelter for students around the country and welcome them home. 🌈

I find the mullein plant comforting. Its soft, fuzzy leaves are soothing to touch. Pleasant in its symmetry. Resilient, growing in degraded soils, like parking lots. #HerbalMedicine: abundant benefits for respiratory system, boosting immunity, ear infections; leaves can be used as natural bandages.

👋🏽 #LibraryLover here. Love idea of book group for #introverts where they sit quietly & read together, but different #books. My local library has a craft circle where you can bring whatever project you're working on. Important: community efforts to assuage #loneliness. brookline.news/introvert-ap...

I am reading, Pagan Kennedy's, "The Secret History of the Rape Kit" in tandem with Dr. Christine Blasey Ford's memoir, "One Way Back" and they make so much sense together. #Books #Booksky #PublicLibraries

If you are a US medical practitioner (doctor, nurse) sued multiple times for malpractice and have had your license revoked, where can you work? A prison.

This short video focuses on women's lives, working moms' challenges, access to affordable and quality early childhood education, walkable cities with emphasis on access to those with mobility issues, public transportation, addiction recovery. Thank you, Mayor Wu. #Leadership #BostonStrong