Calling Out The Con Man-in-Chief The need to stop normalizing Trump’s corruption

normalize (v): to allow something considered extreme to be viewed as routine. We must call out Trump. Every time.

Those are all great books!

This woman simultaneously makes my heart fall into my butt and my stomach rise to my throat 🤢

She vowed to make TN the most conservative state in the nation when she announced her bid. I taste bile. 🤢

My Friends is my favorite book of the year, so far. I hope you love it too.

“Oh, dear, are you worried that the billionaires are going to go hungry?” 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

A few days ago, I had the opportunity to host a teen in my home who identified as a gender other than their biological birth assignment. One who is not open with their good news. I was privileged to call them by their chosen name and pronouns. Smiles abounded! Safe spaces matter! #lgbtq+

Cyber trucks have cameras, right? If so, there are dozens of videos out there starring my middle finger. Juvenile? For sure. Deserving? I think so.

There’s a picky eater corgi?!

I remember liking that book but not loving it. I will say that it has stuck with me since I read it a few years ago. So many books blur together after a while, but this one is still clear.

I once went running at my favorite local park a few days after a flood thinking it would be mostly clear… one part of the path still had water above my knees. I kept going… 😬 Runners be crazy 😜

The other was “How to Survive a Horror Story” by debut author Mallory Arnold. Granted, it was partially a plug for her musician friends, but I love that she promoted them right along with herself.

This is only the second time I’ve used an author curated playlist to go with a book, and I love it! #booksky

I see many #parkrun posts on bsky, but I don’t have anything near me. I’d be willing to start one, but I’ve never done group runs. Any tips?

The God of the Woods by Liz Moore, The Wedding People by Alison Espach (don’t remember if they give a specific month, but spring or summer is implied), The Hotel Nantucket by Elin Hilderbrand, The Guncle by Steven Rowley

Good Morning! 😅💙🤗

#scotlandprotests

Thank you, Scotland!!!

Academic with history of incendiary remarks to lead US Institute of Peace Darren Beattie once said on X that “competent white men must be in charge.”

An academic who has drawn criticism for inflammatory statements on race and praise of the Chinese government has been chosen by the Trump administration to lead the U.S. Institute of Peace.

In 2024, Darren Beattie posted on Twitter “competent white men must be in charge if you want things to work.”

When I was little, the U.S. military came to our home at gunpoint and took me and my family away. We were imprisoned for years in barbed wire camps simply because we were Japanese American. I have spent my life telling that story, hoping it would never be repeated.

Trump threatens to derail Washington Commanders' new stadium deal over team name President Trump said the Washington Commanders should change their name back to their former name, which many Indigenous people consider a slur. He threatened to derail a deal for a new stadium.

President Trump said the Washington Commanders should change their name back to their former name, which many Indigenous people consider a slur. He threatened to derail a deal for a new stadium.

Yesterday I was pleasantly surprised to attend a #goodtrouble rally right here in my own county! There were only around 75 of us, and even with that small number we had counter protesters. But I ran into my neighbor, and now we’re a slightly bigger blue dot in our red neighborhood!

We don’t deserve them.

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My positive book experiences multiplied when I found a book store that hosts consistent author events. Hearing authors speak firsthand about their books made me love reading all the more. My personal stance: Author events improve books and books stores! #booksky

Is there a Nobel Prize for protest signs?

Federal immigration agents can now deport people to countries that aren’t even their own, with as little as six hours’ notice.

Got a stationary bike for my bday, so I’ve been supplementing my #running with cycling to keep my leg strength up as I continue to heal. Added a box fan nearby, so I don’t miss the running so much, esp with the temp & humidity both around 100!

I love when an author adds a cute little personal touch to a book, and then you get to the part that explains it. ☺️ 🐝 #booksky

I was walking by the capital building yesterday evening, and all I could think was how if I saw any of my so-called representatives or senators walking out, I’d have to turn my back in disappointment rather than acknowledge them. They don’t listen.