G. Thornton

In Appalachian lore, July was when “the haints started pokin’ ‘round early.” The old folks said if you baked gingerbread in July, it summoned spirits looking for lost Yule offerings. They’d leave you a small gift… or take one. #FairyTaleTuesday

Art: Muddy Colors

Tax the Rich? We Did That Once - Inequality.org A little history might just inspire us to try that taxing again.

This is an interesting read... inequality.org/article/tax-...

(which I don't see working b/c too many of us unconsciously support systems propping them up & we'd get a re-run at best)
2) prove this is regression/devolution by the empathic, democratic majority outwitting/performing them (a steep uphill battle, % of failure high but technically possible).

Interesting idea, partly b/c they argue it's evolutionary dominance (adequate "reasoning" for their touting/pushing eugenics). Without outside intervention (very close to 0% chance of that), I see 2 paths: 1) forcibly take away their $/advantages to make them survive as we do, ...

"A key goal of Project 2025". Why?
Their definition of "porn" for the bill includes:
drag queens
transgender
LGBTQ+
(re)defining sexuality & gender
sex-ed
gender studies
consent issues (incl. in marriage)
sex & "open-door" romance books
gender-affirming care
sex worker rights/protections
& MORE..

How many dolls-worth is that? Asking for the kids.

He would also have to pay taxes too, right? Fairly sure that has to continue as long as you retain citizenship, even if you live abroad, have a dual citizenship and already pay another country's taxes.

Aaaand that got you a follow. 💚🦉

See? Not so difficult to figure out a Mother's Day present! *repeatedly looks out the window, impatiently waiting for the cabin to appear*
#FolkloreSunday #MothersDay

There's no doubt real cunning and wise folk have been a force of resistance against snake-oil salesmen for centuries but it can be hard to tell who is who sometimes, and charlatan fairy doctors -often known today as health gurus- still exist.
Beware.
#educateyourself
#NonViolentResistance #resist ✊

Or certain types of preachers...

"...knowledge passed down by whispers and weeds." 💚

Genuine question: why do they announce these things? I mean, the heads up has us freaked, sure but it also galvanizes urgent legal response that may stop it, so why bother? Is it a public flag/signal to their people on the "ground"? Eg "now in phase X, get ready"?

Before pills and prescriptions, there were bone setters, blood stoppers, and cunning folk. They used spider webs to clot wounds, onion poultices for coughs, and prayers to mend hearts and limbs. Not doctors, not witches—just folk. #FolkyFriday

Edward Grew with international team reports discovery of the new mineral “jianmuite,” named for the sky-ladder tree of Chinese mythology - School of Earth and Climate Sciences - University of Maine Research Professor Edward Grew in the School of Earth and Climate Sciences is now in his 41st year at the University of Maine-Orono.  During his career, Ed has participated in the discovery and charac...

A new mineral was discovered and named after the sky-ladder tree from Chinese mythology: umaine.edu/earthclimate... #mythology #chinesemythology #jianmuite #folklore

A dreamy painting of a dandelion puff against a swirling turquoise and blue background. One delicate seed floats away on the breeze, drifting toward the upper right corner. The scene evokes a sense of movement, calm, and quiet possibility, with soft brushstrokes creating a gentle, airy atmosphere.

Dandelions weren’t always weeds. In old folk belief, blowing the seeds could carry wishes or reveal the name of a future lover. Root for tea, leaf for blood, flower for joy—the dandelion is a whole apothecary in disguise. #FolkloreThursday

🎨Krysten Tapwell

a small figurine of groot from guardians of the galaxy dancing Alt: a small figurine of groot from guardians of the galaxy dancing

So happy to see you here, @altusfs.bsky.social! Welcome to the #AltGov fam and the many supporters you have here!

About the theme "tyrants" for #TolkienTrewsday #TolkienTuesday, I was struck by parts about refusal to study bitter history for "breeding useless regret", and how Gandalf spent years researching to understand about the Ring. I've seen those contrasting attitudes many times regarding history.

I very much agree! 💖 Fairy tales remain ever-relevant. #FolkloreAsResistance

Gosh - what an excellent story about the of abuse of power. Too often when favor turns sour and a person with power/wealth (or a regime) targets someone, they become the societal equivalent of a wyrm. I wish I could think of the equivalent of the Fairy Queen in today's clime.

I love this idea that even ghosts can have a redemption arc/become better people, er, ghosts.

That's somehow simultaneously delightful and gross.

(The illustration is by Stefano Bianchetti.)

Re curses, it may suggest that curses can be mitigated by community, something we should take to heart today. Making the effort to care for, and be responsible for each other, and especially for children, can reduce harm of forces acting against us/them.

This makes it extra-clear why catching sight of yourself in a mirror is so unnerving... fetch or reflection? The idea of doubles of ourselves, whether doppelganger, reflection, fetch, or identical twins that are super-bonded really challenges the idea that we are unique with one life for one person.

What the crap is the new Homeland Security Task Force, created on Jan 20 this year??? This whole EO reads very much like a version of Martial Law.

Portland, Oregon! ✊ (The photo is from April 5th though.)

Thank you for filling in the gaps!

Apologies. Thank you for the correction.

Did not expect to see chocolate turtles as metaphors for civil rights but here I am. Wishing you the restoration of your chocolate turtles ASAP!

Yeah. Same BUT see my next reply to Frank above. We are not a xerox of Germany & have more ability to stop it. The bad news is we're going to need a LOT of people to do it and too many are either asleep or paralyzed. The good news is it is changing but that window the US has over history is closing.