Good morning, Mastodon friends! Donny seems to be feeling better this morning. He's curled up beside me, and, unlike yesterday, I hear *no* digestive noises. He's had digestive issues for a long time that our vet can't solve, and I need to get a referral for him to an internal medicine vet […]

AMPHIBIANS AGAINST FASCISM If you know who made this, post in replies, I tried but failed to find an original. #protest #sign #frog #portlandfrog #art

Good evening, Mastodon friends! Donny didn't feel well this morning. He didn't want to go when I first tried to take him for his walk at about 8:10. When I tried again after my 9:00 a.m. Zoom meeting, he wanted to go but then kept trying to grab grass and leaves -- a sure sign that his stomach […]

Huh. Gonna be an awkward day for Secretary of State-National Security Advisor-Acting Archivist Marco Rubio. www.rickscott.senate.gov/services/fil...

America First Legal (founded by Stephen Miller) has petitioned the federal Election Assistance Commission (EAC) to require documentary proof of citizenship for anyone using the federal voter registration form. This form is used by all states for voting in federal elections. The petition is more […]

Scoop: Dominion Voting sold to company run by ex-GOP election official. Dominion is one of the biggest election equipment providers and was used by 27 states during the 2024 election. https://www.axios.com/2025/10/09/dominion-voting-machines-sold-elections

It's becoming increasingly clear to me that Reflect Orbital's fucking stupid giant mirror satellite, with absolutely NOTHING useful to offer, which will cause countless safety issues, ecological disasters, and destroy the night sky, is going to launch. A bunch of astronomers and I have sent out […]

Good morning, Mastodon friends! It's another chilly but sunny morning, and the afternoon should be lovely. Yesterday the dogs and I enjoyed training outside. Here's Joule doing disc rollers. I'd been hesitant to throw balls and discs for a while after my […] [Original post on med-mastodon.com]

This is all bullshit, by the way. There is no imminent risk of rotting crops, according to experts and farmworker unions. It's a ploy to cut wages (even below state minimum wages) for foreign workers, which will eventually hit U.S. workers too. So much for America First!

Hey there! I'm one of the blind folks who read alt text on here. I'd like to say thank you for adding that so that I can also enjoy images of cartoon animals. A little effort from you means a world of difference for people like me #accessibility #alttext #blind

Good morning, Mastodon friends! We have a sunny but chilly (44F) morning and are headed for a high only in the upper 60s. There's nothing on our calendar, so I can pretty much do what I want, when I want today. Nice. I got very good news from yesterday's CT scan: there's no sign of cancer […]

Good morning, Mastodon friends! We finally did get a little rain overnight. Today's expected high is only 69F, so there's no rush to get Donny walked. Oddly, our temps are supposed to be up to 80F again by the weekend. This afternoon I'll have a CT scan, then no more tests until next Tues […]

Good morning, Mastodon friends! Today is the day the weather changes. After a long stretch of hot, dry weather, we're expecting rain ahead of a cold front. I zipped out early to walk Donny, and we didn't get wet. The rest of today should be quiet. I have only 10 GOTV postcards left to write and […]

Federal agents charged and knocked down two 84-year-olds (84!) as they peacefully protested on Saturday in front of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in South Portland, just blocks from their home. Psychopaths.

I made this today, and it's very good. I didn't use the thyme (don't like it), greens (didn't have any), or 2 cups water (thought it would make the soup too thin). It came out very well. https://cookieandkate.com/best-lentil-soup-recipe/

ICE has been paying private security for 24/7 guards to watch a guy with no record whose leg they fucked up so badly he has been in a hospital for over a month, and we wonder why people were handing Tom Homan bags of cash. Via @kyledcheney.bsky.social storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

Good morning, Mastodon friends! Today is likely to be our last summer day (predicted high of 87F), then rain tomorrow and seasonal highs in the 70s after that. I am about to start a batch of bread, my first since surgery. It will be a treat. I don't like "boughten" bread -- too salty for one […]

Good morning, Mastodon friends! It's another lovely, cool morning with a predicted afternoon high of 90F. I'll get out to walk Donny in a few minutes so that's done before my husband and I go to get our flu shots. On our way home, we'll mail another batch of GOTV postcards and our requests for […]

this is wild: while Stephen Miller's guy was in Minnesota for his uncle's funeral, somebody was able to see his entire phone and take pictures of his Signal group chats talking about military deployments to Portland, and brought them to the Strib (gift link: www.startribune.com/trump-offici...)

Hello, Mastodon friends! Donny and I got out early and did our longest walk (1.98 miles) since my surgery before my 9:00 a.m. Zoom meeting. This was a familiar route that we used to do several times a week. It was great to be back. I will get my hair cut this afternoon. I've let it get shaggy […]

Please boost and share widely so we can get @ordercollie #FediHired ! https://jeff-eddy.super.site Jeff is the bearded half of Paws2Trail. In addition to being a Notion Ambassador and super-user, he helps businesses, corporate escapees, and solopreneurs […] [Original post on mountains.social]

I don’t normally highlight news like this, but this megachurch pastor who today pled guilty to sexually abusing a 12 year old served on Trump’s “evangelical advisory board.” https://apnews.com/article/texas-megachurch-pastor-sexual-abuse-oklahoma-0ca16aa31d9d8e5a810d1e1e3483dce4

I've been waiting for a good voice to pick up the Argentina/Soybean scandal. Dan Osborn now has. www.centralnebraskatoday.com/2025/10/02/d...

Two investigations reveal how antibiotic-resistant bacteria may have spread from pets to people. The pets most likely picked up the bacteria at a veterinary clinic and later passed it on to their owners […]

Seen on Donny's walk yesterday.

Still incredibly disturbed by this account of a 1 AM raid on an apartment building in Chicago, where Border Patrol and FBI agents in military clothing smashed in people's doors—even those of citizens—and dragged everyone out onto the street, including naked children. Citizens & others were […]

Here are some useful "Myths vs Facts" about the shutdown from the Democratic House Communications office. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_E3nQFN15vj9pwwNCrRZL9GgPi7VUHNt51acmhOr6hc

Good morning, Mastodon friends! It's another lovely, cool morning headed into a hot afternoon. I have a medical test at 8:00 a.m. and will walk Donny as soon as I get home. We'll do a grocery pickup and otherwise have a quiet day at home. I found out yesterday that I'll start the clinical trial […]

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Good morning, Mastodon friends! The trend of cool mornings and hot afternoons continues into October. Yesterday Donny and I did our longest walk since my surgery -- 1.8 miles. We'll have a light day today. His stomach was upset this morning, so I'm waiting a little bit before our walk to make […]

This is not just about their hatred of DEI. Trump and Hegseth have explicitly told top military they should resign if they do not agree with all Trump and Hegseth say, which has included broadening the use of troops in U.S. cities. Go back and read the live blog in full. You need to know their […]

I just got a VERY interesting email that allies in congress were upset that so many of my readers were calling about the anti-trans provisions. I'm here to say: good. I won't let them throw our rights under the bus by cover of night. All's that to say, keep up the calls. They're hearing you.

If you want to call your senator or representative, you can do so here. Tell them that anti-LGBTQ+ provisions are a red line for the final negotiated budget bill and for any compromises around it. www.commoncause.org/find-your-re...

3 ways you can make noise about the shutdown if you have a GOP Member of Congress. 1) Find where they publicly said Dems want healthcare for illegals [sic] and--in the most aggrieved voice possible--berate them for claiming their constituents who rely on ACA are not real Americans.

Follow the fascist military rally Hegseth and Trump are holding at @theguardian.com, which is not sugarcoating like some other sources I won’t name. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2025/sep/30/us-government-shutdown-funding-trump-vance-portland-hegseth-latest-updates?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

Good morning, Mastodon friends! We have another cool morning preceding a hot afternoon. Donny and I will get out shortly to try for our longest walk since my surgery. My only other specific activity for today is going to the credit union. The appt with the PA yesterday was somewhat useful. She […]

Good morning, Mastodon friends! I'm about to head out with Donny to get his walk done while it's still nice and cool. Then I have a medical appointment. I'm looking forward to asking about continuing abdominal pain and an annoying cough. The rest of the day should be quiet. Wishing all of you a […]

I wish someone would put a lot of resources into writing a book about Trump’s mental competence but then release that book maybe BEFOFE the next election.

Buckinghamshire Disability Trust published this page on Covid & cancer. Why isn't public health sharing this? Why don't we have respirators in oncology? buds.org.uk/covid-and-ca...

Another day, another… “Three people were killed and eight others injured after a person on a boat fired shots at a waterfront bar in the coastal #NorthCarolina city of Southport, a city spokeswoman told ABC News” #GunViolence abcnews.go.com/US/3-dead-8-...

#giftarticle What the Public Memory of #charliekirk Revealed For those who felt denigrated by his rhetoric, the bipartisan tributes to him as a champion of free speech augured something dangerous: the #mainstreaming of formerly #extremist views. By Nikole Hannah-Jones […]

Good morning, Mastodon friends! Today is another day in our lasting string of hot days and cool nights. Yesterday I pushed for walking distance and ended up very tired so today was an easy walking day. I was slow getting out with Donny, and it was getting warm by the end of our walk. I am in […]

Less regulation has its drawbacks 😳

Also, if you DO post Portland at Peace, please indicate where we have permission to share them on Xitter.

I am determined to attend the local No Kings protest on Oct. 18. In fact, I will make sure that my chemo doesn't start until after that date because I want to make sure I feel well enough to attend. However, when I find the local event on the No Kings website, it won't reveal the location unless […]

Good morning, Mastodon friends! Donny and I enjoyed our walk on this cool and sunny morning. We're expecting a high of 87 F this afternoon -- very warm for the university's home football game. I'll savor a quiet day -- dog training, writing postcards, cooking a little, Zoom call with my sister […]

HAHAHA I love that they quoted me on this "It's like billionaires dropping their garbage on our heads" https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/saskatoon-space-debris-satelitte-reentry-1.7643516

Join the postcard campaign from "Defend Public Health" to demonstrate resoundingly that scientists, doctors, and others across the country do not support RFK Jr., his policies, and his actions. (You write and sign just one postcard.) […]