On the bright side, @booker.senate.gov showed us what it means to stand up for democracy. God bless him. Now, go make good trouble.

On the bright side, we have John Lithgow bringing to life the wisdom of @timothysnyder.bsky.social

Watch it. Then be courageous.

“Swearing is linked with increased pain tolerance and strength”

Thanks to this story in the @washingtonpost.com, I feel fuckin’ vindicated.

#resist #tuesday #lookup #booksky

We want to send a message to the world: what has happened today is an absolute disgrace. It is completely un-American.

That press conference was the most disgraceful act of betrayal I’ve ever seen.

Remember that spending cash at small, local businesses is part of today’s economic blackout! Let’s support our favorite homegrown shops.

#blackout #protest #resist #shopsmall #lookup #booksky #friday

This is one of my favorites 🙌🏻

Yep. He’s not joking.

Countless birds flying north across a deep blue, sunny sky

A million birds flying north has to be a good sign, right? Spring is on the way.

#sunday #spring #gooutside #lookup #booksky

Shavua tov from KC

On the bright side, after you read the news (hopefully that includes @hcrichardson.bsky.social), you can read a novel and give your mind a little literary vacation.

#booksky #lookup #resist #thursday #staysane

Democratic leaders:

I think it's abundantly clear at this point that simply going along to get along ain't gonna work. Trying to negotiate ain't gonna work. Being collegial ain't gonna work. What you're doing right now isn't working.

Take your gloves off and punch back. Hard.

Today’s tip? After you make your calls, donate to democracy or enjoy your morning coffee, look at your “to do” list. I crossed off a big, dreaded task yesterday and immediately felt lighter. Try it. Move one step forward. xoxo

#wednesday #lookup #resist #booksky #staysane

Repeat after me, KC peeps:

Next week it will be in the 50s.
Next week it will be in the 50s.
Next week it will be in the 50s.

#hanginthere #tuesday #climate #makeyourcalls #lookup #booksky

“This Devil Wears Nada” 🤣🤣🤣

Aren’t Sunday mornings the best? The funny pages. Good coffee. Silent cold outside, quiet warmth inside.

This is your reminder to breathe, dear hearts.

(Do people still call the comics the “funny pages”???? Or am I revealing myself as 1,000 years old?)

#sunday #lookup #staysane #resist #breathe

A red heart found at the car wash.

Found Valentine #53, Car Wash, Deer Park, Texas

A red cardboard heart attached to a fence.

Found Valentine #2, Fence, RV Park, Chimacum, Washington

One of our supporters shared this with us—people are getting creative tonight!

Handmade watercolor heart, cut in half and taped together off-kilter with the message: “Here’s to love! In all its forms.” A message of support to LGBTQIA folk.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Extra hugs to everyone piecing broken hearts back together. 🩵

#valentine #friday #love #booksky

Oooh. I like his suggestion better than the one I left. I was almost polite. Not quite, but …

Here’s something Grimm that isn’t politics — with @stephenking.bsky.social providing the words for Sendak’s art, you know this will be a gem!

#booksky #fairytales

I was going to post a screenshot of my weather app, with the windchill of -6 in KC, in what feels like unending winter. But the brilliant @connieschultz.bsky.social has a better idea.

Stay warm, peeps. Make your calls or huddle under a blankie. Or both. Whatever works today.

Spring is on her way.

People ask me, “What difference does it make if I call my senators and representative?” Numbers matter. Our show of unity and strength matters. Bonus: After I call, I feel better. I’ve done something.

Call. Donate. Protest. Find your path, but DO SOMETHING.

#resist #trump #musk #booksky #lookup

You are not powerless, and he is not unstoppable. Look at, and learn from, the funding freeze and how quickly he was forced to surrender.

If your boss or company tells you to do something unethical: don't say yes. Make them write it down.

Marco says, “Enough of KC winter. I want a beach and a catamaran.”

Happy #caturday, peeps.

#lookup #staysane #booksky

Read the entire thread 🙌🏻

Taylor Swift hugging Travis Kelce on the field after the conference championship game. I think. Anyway, they’re cute.

On the bright side, there’s love in the air and I’m KC born and bred. Go Chiefs!

PS The felon and friends do not get access to my entire brain.

PPS I’m waiting for the wedding and then an album of lullabies.

#taylorswift #travis #superbowl #lookup #staysane #february

OMG. I did it. Day made — thank you!