That one time when a Famous Person saw me And why I’d never want to be her, even if she’s the prettiest person in the world.

One time a Famous Person saw me and boy, did it make me scratch my head. It’s today’s Substack. #writing #writingcommunity #writers #popculture

The April Newsletter: We Could Be Heroes So why are we not?

My newsletter is up. Give it a good ol’ gander. #savedemocracy #freejeanette

An open letter from an American-owned tour company to our Canadian travel buddies 🍁

Blech.

What’s the deal with JD Vance? Spoiler: Trauma is the deal with JD Vance.

What’s the deal with JD? It’s this week’s Substack. #writers #writing #writingcommunity #politics #jdvance

Why Ukraine gave up its nuclear weapons — and what that means in an invasion by Russia Three decades ago, the newly independent country of Ukraine was briefly the third-largest nuclear power in the world. A lot has changed since then.

Back in 1994, Ukraine 🇺🇦 had the world's third-largest nuclear arsenal. They gave it up in the Budapest Memorandum in exchange for a guarantee of ongoing protection from the US, the UK, and Russia.

We see clearly now what promises from the US and Russia are worth. UK?

www.npr.org/2022/02/21/1...

I think Bryce Canyon is my favorite.

Dear RFK Jr.: Please let me live. Dear Secretary Robert F.

For a long time, I pushed through life until a major depressive episode almost undid me. Today I write about how I hope RFK Jr. lets me live. #writers #writing #writingcommunity #depression #politics #resist

I've been desperately on the fence about fleeing this country. I see both sides for most.

But to my trans friends... go now, while you can, as you can.

I am truly afraid your very lives depend on it.

And I'm ashamed to even think that.

May his eternal reward be a cosmic gumbo that moves to the beat of jazz.

I hope he will never have to do another rule.

Tweet from joe @mutablejoe "the idea that the 'ideal beach body' just means being thin or buff is so unimaginative, surely the ideal beach body would have a powerful lobster claw, arm flaps to act as a windbreak and a sand repellent anus"

2 out of 3 ain't bad.
#showerthoughts #beachbody #beachbod #dadbod

Fare thee well to my buddy Biff Wiff. Whether it was “Dave,” “Everything Everywhere All At Once,” or his star turns in “I Think You Should Leave,” he brightened everything he touched. Just a great guy. Thanks for the memories and friendship, Biff. #itysl

The February Newsletter: The Sanity Edition Hey, folks.

Bella and I were on tv yesterday! It’s the monthly newsletter. #writing #writingcommunity #reptiles #uromastyx

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A Recipe For Not Giving Up I have tried to write this week’s planned essay so many times.

This week has been a lot. Don’t give up. #writing #writingcommunity #resist

My mole in the Department of Labor sent me this Friends,

All of this was in Project 2025, which i wrote about Monday. Nome of it should surprise you, and all of it should upset you.

#trans #ally #youareloved

Reminder that sign language was banned in 1880 and that the ban only began to be lifted around the 60s, 70s. A formal apology was not made until 2010. The committee that damned families for skewed in favor of oralism, a rising sentiment made right after manualism was brought to America🧵

Mutual Aid LA Network Mutual Aid LA Network is a connector and information hub for mutual aid efforts across Los Angeles.

Affected by the January 2025 fires and wind storm? Want to help?
The MALAN team is maintaining a list of resources available to those affected by the fires in the Google Sheet below and will update it with new resources or calls for volunteers & donations.
mutualaidla.org

if you're looking for ways to help victims of the Los Angeles fires, i'm sharing a few resources in this thread 🧵 just make sure to check the organization's latest social media posts before showing up, as their needs are changing quickly. #LAfires

Hey there, and welcome to an atypical Best Things To Do.

Here’s a list of places that are helping those affected and displaced by the #LAfires. Scroll down for a list of places where you can give if you’re not local but want to help. Always look for the helpers. ❤️ view.connect.scpr.org?qs=3da4acf24...

Finally, some good news!

Take him seriously.

The GOP in NC is a bunch of bad faith partisans, and that’s nowhere more evident than in the state Supreme Court, which has now halted the election certification of Justice Allison Riggs over a dangerous and frankly absurd claim. My write up: https://buff.ly/4gJOTqh

It’s the Macrodata Refinement department from Severance. I’m feeling pretty good about that!

#writingcommunity

From You I Receive, To You I Give “Hope is optimism with a broken heart.” — Nick Cave, Faith, Hope and Carnage

Today’s Substack is about gifts. Last one of the year! Wherever you are, I hope you find space for joy and meaning-making. Thank you for reading. ❤️ open.substack.com/pub/robinscd...