Sunday thought An extraordinary week for America

I hope he is right about the sleeping giant!

Autumn garden! #lifeinnewton

An important way to fight Trump fascism. You can organize it.

An important way to fight Trump fascism.
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The Fine Print of Trump Fascism The Trump regime is taking over every major institution in America. Here's how.

We’re now at a point in American history when a so-called Republican regime in Washington is extending its control far beyond the wildest dreams of the most left-wing of Democrats — or even socialists.

How do we lead moral lives in an age of bullies? | Robert Reich In my lifetime, I have witnessed a shift from support of decency to tolerance of cruelty. Where do we go from here?

We are living in an age of bullies. Those with power are less constrained today than they have ever been in my lifetime.

The question is: how do we lead moral lives in this era? www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/jul/2...

Beautiful scene at #thestreet #lifeinnewton #summerinnewton

NEW YORK (AP) — Stephen Colbert tells studio audience CBS is canceling 'The Late Show,' to end in May 2026.

This is the monument the Irish people built for them.
It's in Cork.

Trump is, to quote 19th C novelist George Meredith, “drifting into vanities, congregating in absurdities, planning shortsightedly, plotting dementedly.”

'The Book of Doors' is an enjoyable bit of fantasy fiction. Magical books with a little bit of romance thrown in. The premise is clever, and the various plots come together beautifully at the end. Really enjoyed it.
#BookSky #Books 💙📚

My happy place! Find peace where you can.

Contact Congress, Cabinet and News Agencies: phone numbers/addresses/emails

Thanks, Megan Rothery:

"Let’s flood news agencies with photos and videos of us out yesterday!

Use/share this spreadsheet as a resource to call/email/write members of Congress, the Cabinet and news organizations.

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Quick and magnificent bloom! #springblooms

Rand Paul on Fox Biz: "I do think the jet probably sends the wrong signal, and I don't like the look or appearance of it, so I would hope he would reject it. The Constitution specifically says you can't take gifts from foreign leaders."

Mayday! And May Day We are inching ever closer to the end

May Day!

Buildings in front of a field with tree branches above and a row of trees in the background. This is a photo of a friends flower farm in off season.

"Live in each season as it
passes; breathe the air, drink
the drink, taste the fruit, and
resign yourself to the influence
of the earth." -Henry David Thoreau

The most important lesson of Trump's first hundred days Friends,

Sad but true.

Work smarter, not harder.. 😅

New images could change cancer diagnostics, but ICE detained the Harvard scientist who analyzes them Without scientist Kseniia Petrova’s expertise, no one can fully unlock the data’s potential, putting crucial advancements in early cancer detection at risk.

Almost every line of this story would have been simply unbelievable a few months ago:

—Pioneering cancer researcher;
—*Arrested* at airport in Boston;
—Now indefinite ICE detention in Louisiana;
—"Crime": not declaring some frog-embryo samples for research.

Read it.
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...

Pope Francis was by far the best most consequential pope in my lifetime, at least since John XXIII whom I barely remember. Francis was knowledgeable about science, cared about the planet, and was concerned more about people than dogma. We will miss his clear urgent gentle and compassionate voice.

Nothing but shells, sea, and blue sky!

Marathon Day in Newton!

A hundred years from now…

Our houses will be considered heritage sites, and our grandkids will come to visit…

They’ll look around and say, “What’s this weird dangling wire?”
“Oh dear… It’s a charger… for the ancient phones of our ancestors??!!”

Oh, the shame…
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

Hands Off mass mobilization tomorrow, April 5. Find a location here!

Spread the word to all mural artists, Newton Community Pride has exciting plans for a mural near the great community space near the new Gath Pool. #communityart #callforart #publicart

10 rules for dealing with Trump’s demands for capitulation Whether it’s universities, law firms, or entire countries, here are 10 basic rules for hitting back

Sensible ways to stay on course.

Hands Off! Newton Fights Back · Hands Off **Donald Trump and Elon Musk think this country belongs to them.** We are fighting back! They're taking everything they can get their hands on—our health care, our data, our jobs, our services—and da...

Hands Off, Newton Fights Back! Register here for this Saturday’s national event! #handsoff

LOL -- White House econ adviser Kevin Hassett admits on Fox News Sunday that on tariffs "I can't give you any forward-looking guidance on what's gonna happen this week. The president has got a heck of a lot of analysis before him, and he's gonna make the right choice I'm sure."