Beverly Schwenning

I find Gmail’s new “write this for me” feature deeply sinister. They’re trying to convince you that you are dumb and helpless. Don’t let them steal your ability to formulate thoughts and communicate. You were capable of writing an email in 2022 and you’re capable now.

What Does CDBG Do? The president has floated cutting Community Development Block Grants from the budget. How do these grants get used at the local level?

Found this article by @shelterforce.bsky.social and wanted to share.

I've written a couple CDBG grant applications for projects that would make a huge difference in their local communities.

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shelterforce.org/2025/08/29/w...

Split-image with the text “TO BEE or NOT TO BEE.” The left side shows a vibrant wildflower meadow with a bee on a daisy, symbolising biodiversity and a healthy ecosystem. The right side shows a dry, barren landscape with dead trees and no visible wildlife, representing environmental degradation. An EU flag appears in the bottom right corner.

Today, over 20,000 bee species are buzzing for #WorldBeeDay 🐝

Bees & other pollinators keep 80% of crop and wild flowering plants alive.

Yet, 1 in 10 bee, hoverfly, and butterfly species are now at risk of extinction in the EU.

An American Timeline: Home Gardening in the U.S. American home gardens changed throughout history. Get a glimpse into home gardening history that reveals inspiration drawn from the present and the past.

Just came across this interesting timeline of gardening in the US and thought I'd share. 🥰

The Monarch #butterfly embarks on one of nature's most incredible journeys, migrating up to 3,000 miles from #Canada to central #Mexico. These tiny travelers, with wings of vibrant orange, navigate the vast distances using the sun and Earth’s magnetic fields, defying the odds

Millions of honeybees are dying — and no one is sure why Scientists likely won’t have answers anytime soon – in part thanks to the Trump administration’s heavy cuts to USDA funding and staff

Well, this is not good.

Also, as I looked for more information on the sudden loss of millions of honey bees, I am SO annoyed that most articles are framing the story around how this is going to cause the price of honey to increase. Like, that's the least of our worries!! 😭

Best Nature Toys for Toddlers According to a Mom of Two Little Outdoorsmen Spending time in nature is something my husband and I have always enjoyed. When we had kids, it was very important to introduce them to the great outdoors early on so they would feel comfortable and h...

Spring is here and it's time to get outside!

Thanks 😊

I've got my weather radio charged and my tornado space ready. Let's hope this storm isn't as bad as they think it will be. 😰

I love this. I want it as a tshirt.

I am convinced that parenting would be 100000% easier if I were a morning person 😴

It’s sunny for the first time in weeks and I feel like a brand new person

A screenshot of the Muppet script that reads: Kermit: Yeah, well, I've got a dream, too. But it's about singing and dancing and making people happy. That's the kind of dream that gets better the more people you share it with. And, well, I've found a whole bunch of friends who have the same dream. And...and it kind of makes us like a family. Do you have anybody like that, Hopper?"

don't mind me, i'll just be sobbing at the muppet movie script

I can relate - today I'm writing a piece on how to choose the perfect paint color for your living room.

I’m so sad about Pinterest. I’ve gotten some of my best ideas there.

an older woman is holding a piece of paper and says i can 't believe it ALT: an older woman is holding a piece of paper and says i can 't believe it

I sent an invoice and received payment 45 seconds later. Not even kidding. This a freelance writing miracle.

Looking forward to reading it!

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My first ever sourdough starter is on day 4 - I simply was NOT prepared for that smell!

Just read my first banned book of the year - Looking for Alaska by John Green.

It's one of the top 25 most banned books in Alabama because the teenage characters drink alcohol and talk about sex. But, I don't think there's anything too inappropriate for a high school student to read. 🤷‍♀️

Incredibly disappointing. I’m sorry that happened to you.

Katherine Rundell · Why children’s books? Children’s books, to a great extent because they are written for those who cannot participate in the market, can offer...

My favorite read of the week:

"If you cut a person off from reading, you’re a thief. You cut them off from the song that humanity has been singing for thousands of years. You cut them off from what we have laid out for the next generation, and the next."

@longreads.com always has the best recs

Hey #writingcommunity - how many tabs do you have open?
I'm at 18, which is pretty low for me 😂

#freelance #writing

This "month" took years off my life, I'm sure of it.

Multigenerational Living Isn't Immigrant Culture, It's Human Culture Living with extended family is something Americans often associate with immigrant households. But why?

I read and bookmarked this article years ago. I think it speaks perfectly to why multi-gen living is something that should more widely practiced.

www.strongtowns.org/journal/2021...

NAR's 2024 Profile of Buyers and Sellers Report revealed more multi-generational homes were purchased in 2024 than ever before. I hope this trend continues.

Multi-gen living is the norm in so many other cultures and used to be here in the US as well. Going back would solve a lot of problems.

1000% this. Public libraries are actually pretty radical--free to all, and based on the idea that info should be available to all. Get a library card! Use your library! Those numbers often play into their funding.

Today marks two years of living in Alabama. It was a huge change, that's for sure, but there's a lot of beauty here - in both the scenery and the people.

That being said, there are a lot of things I don't understand. Obvious topics aside, I don't get the love of queso. Why is it on everything???

The book has been on my bookshelf for at least 15 years. I think I’ve only read the first 3 pages.

Thanks Kelly! I will take a look.