This is extortion

A wise friend of mine says, "The laws of nature are non-negotiable." Knee capping the military's preparedness to address the threat of climate change is reckless, dangerous, and wholly irresponsible.

Rakkasan Tea Company Rakkasan Tea Company promotes peace and development by importing premium tea from war zones and post-conflict countries.

It's all so stupid. Anyway. If premium loose-leaf tea is your thing, we work solely with growers in war zones and post-conflict countries. Places like Myanmar, Rwanda, Vietnam, Laos, Georgia, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Colombia and Bangladesh. Trying to plug that USAID gap.

Please write us all a BREAKING post when you find out. I must know.

Way to go!

Made my day😂

You know that feeling when you're doing a heavy chapter edit and you delete 3-5 pages worth of content only to add new material of the same length? And the result is you've been on the same page number basically all day? #WritersLife

make collages I guess

Make all the best things about life into art, especially now, so that another creative spirit will find it one day and know how to create joy and love and a meaningful life filled with beautiful and tenderness and compassion. Do not let your spirit be broken. And if it does shatter...

Hot take today for #writers, #artists, and other #creators:

A friend reminded me that as artists, we make artifacts. I don't know if the world in my book will still exist when it's published, but I have a responsibility to make this artifact of community, trust, and meaningful relationships.

Thank you for this. Definitely needed a joyful story today!

🚨🚨Republicans just voted to close nursing homes, close rural hospitals, cut health insurance for millions, and cut food assistance for Veterans. Just to pay for a tax break for billionaires.

#WritingCommunity and #Authors, what citation styles did you use for your nonfiction manuscripts? Need to know for final edits before I start querying this thing again. Thank you!

For further reference: www.army.mil/executiveord...

Granted, I'm fact checking and cross referencing some sources for my book with articles that were published 15 years ago, but I'm wondering if this is another round of the erasure we were seeing earlier this year.

#Veterans, anyone want to translate Army speak?

U.S. Army website header and banner with text as quoted in post.

This is the banner on the official #USArmy website. It reads, "We have deliberately taken some of our webpages offline in order to comply with Executive Orders and OSD Policy. The intent is to preserve our history, and we are working to re-publish as soon as possible." www.army.mil/article/4286...

I wrote a book. Resume bullet point for an executive assistant/project coordinator:

"Directed end-to-end production of a nonfiction book, coordinating interviews, research, and product development, ensuring deliverables align with stakeholder expectations at each milestone."

Thoughts? #jobsearch

Totally peaceful protests near me today. Only one squad car and 300 plus protestors. Was so proud of my country that I cried. Couldn't stay, but dropped off a huge case of bottled water. As the granddaughter of Polish immigrants #solidarność

This is TODAY if you're near DC. #unite4veterans

Volunteer Sign-up for June 6, 2025 Unite for Veterans, Unite for America Rally Thank you for your interest in volunteering for our Unite for Veterans, Unite for America Rally on June 6, 2025 2:00-6:00pm ET! We're proud to have your support as we organize for the upcoming rally. ...

If anyone is interested in volunteering for the event. I am. If I’m going, I might as well help.

Most like a storyteller? That moment when I'm talking to someone about my work or reading and I can see the shift where it's not just conceptual or entertaining for them--something I've written has touched something in their life and made them see it in a new light.

Went to #SolarPunkFutures today and met so many incredible people. Proud of my city, my home to have so many dedicated organizers working on #ClimateJustice and environmental issues. Let's see who else is here on bluesky :D

Pleased to meet you again! As a writer, I've been a long-time admirer of your work, and I learn something new that makes me think every single time I engage with your content. Looking forward to continuing to learn from your example under the new name and wishing you the best!

Front cover of the book It's My Country Too: Women's Military Stories from the American Revolution to Afghanistan edited by Jerri Bell and Tracy Crow

If you want to learn more about American women's military service, which is under attack right now, #It'sMyCountryToo is a great starting point. There are also at least a hundred books by Post-9/11 Women #Veterans, so crack one open, support your fellow writers, and get out there.

Calling #Writers and #Patriots: Take ten minutes and do some good.

Friendly reminder: today, May 20th, is #ElectionDay in #Pennsylvania. #BeAVoter 😁

My friends, #MemorialDay is coming up. I'd like you to remember and honor #WomenVeterans who have put their lives on the line for us and continue to do so. If you've ever said, "Thank you for your service," please write a letter and show you have women service members' backs in their hour of need.

Random thought:
Survival = path of least resistance
Thriving = path of purpose
#WritersLife #WritingCommunity

Editing the first hundred pages of my MS tonight ☺️

Deportation or suicide: The unfathomable choice facing some Iowa Afghan families | Opinion Some sources of trauma emanate from the very top of U.S. government, and that’s the case for these refugees, writes Rekha Basu.

Some sources of trauma emanate from the very top of U.S. government, and that’s the case for these refugees, writes Rekha Basu. www.desmoinesregister.com/story/opinio...