Interesting Times, in the Worst Ways.

But at least there’s Space Travel.

If you have kids in your life that parrot conservative talking points—be gentle. They come by it by parroting their parents.

Be a loving example and be curious. Asking why they think what they think goes a lot further than getting disgusted.

Kids are smarter than they’re given credit for.

Every accusation, a confession.

Gender affirming care didn't make my mental health worse, the right wing fringe of the GOP deciding to make my existence the next front in the culture wars made my mental health worse.

PSA from my 14 year old past self, a gift for assorted M/M shippers and yaoi fans:

you can get A LOT of sappy love song mileage out of maliciously misreading Christian radio music by male singers pining away about "Him" 😌💕👬👨‍❤️‍💋‍👨

Visit Shepherd's Shop! I've opened a shop. Come take a look!

Right, well, we've got extra bills to pay thanks to probably a ground squirrel chewing through a wire, and meanwhile I'm behind because I have to move my work bench up here to the living room where there's electricity. I have put prototypes and practice pieces up for sale to support this nonsense.

How’s the show going?

RIGHT?

Oh dear, she’s *interesting*.

(I’m in Trouble, lol)

Honestly, a pleasant surprise brings me back to a commissioner sooner, because the mutual creative process is *addictive* when it’s Fire.

US appeals court declares 158-year-old home distilling ban unconstitutional A U.S. appeals court on Friday declared unconstitutional a nearly 158-year-old federal ban on home distilling, calling it an unnecessary and improper means for ​Congress to exercise its power to tax.

US appeals court declares 158-year-old home distilling ban unconstitutional reut.rs/4czY1hk

Dude still hitting every day.

This is the playbook. Big things, small things. Proclaim them loudly, with humor and empathy. Show the people doing the work with dignity and appreciation.

This isn't complicated.

I'm 40 been protesting and organizing since I was 16, I've organized a union consisting entirely of people in their late teens and early 20's, I professionally organized students for a decade.

I'm STILL around engaged young folks and families.

So here's my perspective (cont):

There are worse fates.

Whatcha thinking in particular?

That’s pretty high, even for a border collie.

NEW US electricity data ⚡️🇺🇸

In March, renewables produced more than a third of US electricity for the first time ever, even overtaking gas generation!

Wind and solar combined reached over a quarter (26%) for the first time.

Oh no.

You ritually summoned the Memory Fairies!

BOOOOOOOO!

THIS.

DO NOT LIE ABOUT SCIENCE.

WE WILL FIND YOU, AND WE WILL NOT BE NICE.

Finally, a useful target for their Vicious Mockery.

I swear to gods the tweens get it as an at-will from 11-13…

dad: so whats the deal with the war

me: *speaks for 5 min*

dad: wow that is an impressive analysis

me: thanks I took it from a person I follow online who is a subject matter expert

dad: oh whats their name

me: They are a cartoon dog wearing underwear as a face mask called Piss Prevail On Earth

Your AI bullshot is displeasing.

And disappointing.

Enjoy your block.

In light of the conversation about how hard it is to promote your own book: Post a link to buy your book here and I’ll boost it cause you destroyed yourself to get it done, your publisher won’t help you sell it, and you deserve cheers and admiration for your accomplishment.

Things that help calm the nervous system, quickly:

- Box breathing (in for 4, hold for 4, out for 4, hold for 4, repeat)
- Immerse your face in cold water (activates mammalian dive reflex)
- Humming (stimulates vagus nerve)
- Exercise (anything helps, outside even better)
- Impeachment and removal

Title and author, please?

Unless it’s the Good Trouble.

We sometimes can only express our wisdom through the mouths of our creations.

Hi all, its your friendly neighborhood retired therapist here to remind you that the horrors persist and so do we!

Have you:
-had a glass of water or something liquid that is not caffeinated recently?
-used any calming or grounding techniques you like?
-eaten a food?

If not, do that now. 💜

HEAR FUCKING HEAR