Social Security isn't sending checks to dead people over 120.

Tariffs aren't beautiful, but they are raising prices on groceries, beer, and cars.

Elon Musk is taking away veterans' healthcare and childcare for families.

Presidents are supposed to be truth-tellers, not liars.

A photo of a large rectangular black window in a red brick building, with STONEWALL NATIONAL MONUMENT VISITOR CENTER on a sign over the window, and the pledge above in purple neon within it. Fans and signs fill out the bottom edge.

I keep coming back to this photo I took yesterday of the Stonewall Inn, and the vow written in neon in the window, which I think we would all do well to live by right now:

“In the name of those who came before me, I pledge to be brave, to be true to myself, and to fight like hell for equality.”

Mine is also simplify! And email is definitely a part of that.

Robert, I’m so sorry for your loss. Happy to send some resources your way. What state are you in?

Hi all! I’ve ducked out for a bit while shifting my (non-writing) career. I’m now working as a therapist focused on grief and loss. If you know anyone in IL needing support, please send them my way: deb@embodymentalhealth.com. Here’s info on my grief support group for folks who have lost a parent.

Image is a headshot of Deb McGarvey.

Friends, I’m so excited to share this new chapter in my career. If you know anyone in IL looking for #grief support, please send them my way.

Finally reading @dansantat.bsky.social’s A FIRST TIME FOR EVERYTHING and it is giving me life. I’m especially appreciative of his vulnerability and honesty. Bringing me back to 8th grade - but with some hope!

I'm mostly here for the kidlit world, but today I need to kvell about my work in Community Schools. I'm so proud to have been part of the grant writing team that won these two huge Full Service Community Schools grants to serve children and families in Illinois.
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Sold my childhood home in 2021. I didn’t hand over the keys personally. But I know how emotional the whole thing can be.

Many thanks to @debbieohi.bsky.social for a super helpful talk with SCBWI-IL folk on Substack for book creators! So much good info shared by this generous soul.

If there was Toy Story Funday Football for every game, I would be doing nothing else on Sundays.