Ben

The 400 richest Americans are now worth a record $6.6 trillion.

The entire bottom 50% of America is worth just $4.2 trillion.

Read that back.

When 400 people control more wealth than half a country’s population, we have a very serious problem.

I get that the news cycle is packed right now, but I just heard from a colleague at the Smithsonian that this is fully a GIANT SQUID BEING EATEN BY A SPERM WHALE and it’s possibly the first ever confirmed video according to a friend at NOAA

10 YEAR OLD ME IS LOSING HER MIND (a thread 🧵)

The Charlie Kirk shooting happened essentially as another school shooting happened a state away

The 2024 violent crime rates per 100,000 people in Washington, DC (926) and Indianapolis Indiana (878) are very similar.

In 2024, you were more likely to experience violent crime in Elkhart, Indiana (995) than DC

This is Jelly. She did not bring back the wrong rock. Simply went above and beyond. 13/10 (TT: collinsbrothers)

Geologists Recommend Eating At Least One Small Rock Per Day

Geologists Recommend Eating At Least One Small Rock Per Day
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Mood.

One thing is clear- it doesn't matter which side you're on people will try to politicize a tragedy. Comments have devolved into finger pointing while kids are still missing. We are furthering division in the USA.

At an Irish bar for Independence Day because 1. Freedom, and 2. As of late I prefer the Irish.

ICE budget now larger than what Italy spends on their entire military

New necklaces I made (for sale).
Currently grinding to try and sell as much as I can to help pay for my dog's surgery (torn CCL).

Petoskey stone I found a few weeks ago in the lower peninsula of Michigan. Polished it up tonight! I think the dark brown color is due to petroleum because it stank like oil when I started grinding on it

Some more recent pieces of jewelry I made. #lapidary

If you were too young in 2003 here is what Bush told the American people:

1) The Iraq War won’t cost a lot of money
3) We won’t need a lot of troops
4) We’ll bring peace and freedom to Iraq
5) We’ll find WMDs
6) We’ll be welcomed as liberators
7) It will be easy
8) It won’t take long

All lies.

So where are all the gun-toting rednecks who said they need 5 AR-15s and thousands of rounds of ammunition to protect against tyranny?

Truly one of a kind, and not sure if or when I'll ever have another for sale!
#lapidary #jewelry #agate #agates #opal #trout #fishing

In my opinion, the best necklace I've created is for sale! Trying to raise funds to help pay for surgery for my dog, this necklace is made with Montana moss agate and synthetic opal and set in a sterling silver trout.
www.etsy.com/listing/4317...

Welp, Pebble decided to chase a rabbit that was too agile and he ended up tearing his CCL (ACL). He needs surgery which is expensive, so I'm going to try and sell as much as I can over the next few months to pay for it. Starting tomorrow my Etsy shop is 40% off for 2 wks!
rumriverrockshop.etsy.com

May was a really rough month and June is not off to a great start either. Just hoping my luck turns around

These are all from Point Betsie, which is a beautiful spot on Lake Michigan

Had time before flying home to look for some Michigan fossils. Found chain coral, Petoskey stones, and Charlevoix stones!

Jams for tonight because FU47

Love this goober

I should get one to replace the MPR sticker that was ripped off my car in Trump country

If I ever get a ball at a game I'm going to feel bad not giving it to a kid, but I have never got one so I feel it'll fill a hole.

This week I worked 60 hrs and today I drove nearly 3 hrs to a scout camp. I talked about my job at a career fair, then taught geology merit badge to 8 great kids. In these trying times, find something that brings hope and maybe inspires some young people. If nothing else, work to make it better

The flashiness of the cabs was said to remind people of a fish, so I worked on making two fish (trout) necklaces. The piece connecting to the fish was made to look like a hook as well. All silver is .925 sterling silver. #lapidary #Montana #agates #jewelry (3/3)

The ring-necklace combo is a nod to the Treasure State. Ring reminds me of Terry Badlands with cliffs & clouds. It's an area I have spent a lot of time exploring solo and collecting agates. The necklace incorporates the mountains and streams. It has a yogo sapphire- combining MT's two state gems! 2

I have been hard at work making more jewelry. A while ago I posted my "Montana fever dream" cabochons which are Montana moss agate doublets with synthetic opal. I found a local silversmith to do work with and came up with some designs. #lapidary #jewelry #Montana #agates (1/3)

Another beautiful iris in a Montana agate!