Caroline

Amen.
As a child, I thought ‘do not steal’ and ‘do not lie’ were the harder commandments.

But covet and envy are the ones I pray for help with these days.

I read your prayer again.
Amen.

I agree. (I super appreciate the reasoned response. I admit I was nervous writing my reply.)
Not blasphemous 😊. I question many parts of the Bible. It cannot be taken literally.
I’m Christian because I can follow someone as kind and loving as Jesus.
I try to follow. It brings me peace.

You are witty and kind. The world is a better place because of you.

I like to make up whimsical stories.

Yesterday was too much for me.

So I went outside. I dug in the dirt. I picked up sticks. I built a fire in my fire pit. I raked the yard.
Tired and dirt under my nails.
I got a cool drink and my book and sat by the fire.
Dirt and campfire therapy. 🔥

What “therapy” works for you?

I agree abt the media & teaching civics. But the Bible did not cause this.
Education is the key!

I read (sorry, too exhausted to find source) that republicans lowered education -decades ago-knowing ignorant people are easier to fool.
Result: MAGAts who spread lies (and falsely quote the Bible)

A forever chore!
I get the lecture. When I got an up-charge for matted fur I bought safety scissors to try to remove the gnarled knots.

Thanks for the reminder, though. It’s time to do some brushing and today is a good day for that!

I like to post about spreading kindness.

But today I just need to scream into the void:
Trump is a failure.
He is only president because he is a liar and a cheat; a con artist.
I am furious/sad/confused how this rapist nazi got people to support him.
Even after he’s gone, how do we fix this?

Playful pose of a mimic monster eating Caroline’s foot. Dungeons and Dragons event.

Help! The mimic caught me!

Ohmygosh look what I got free from the curb for my D&D groups! The other DMs at the bookstore are gonna love this!
And it was a good session tonight ~ I had 8 people at my table!

That’s enough scrolling.
Go find a book. Or a puzzle. Or colored pencils and paper.

Relax those shoulders. Take some deep belly breaths.

Be kind to yourself.

Gladys Mae West obituary: mathematician who pioneered GPS technology She made key contributions to US cold-war science despite facing huge barriers as a Black woman.

No joke: I got angry hate mail today for writing an obituary of a Black woman scientist—because the person felt she did didn’t deserve the recognition.

Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...

If the reference and latest news didn’t make my stomach turn, “Classless Trash” might make a funny band name.

Le sigh.

I bought the tub of cookie dough with every notion of making cookies.

But it was just easier to scoop a spoonful and eat the dough like a lollipop.

The entire tub was consumed this way.

I have zero regrets.

It is easy to get overwhelmed by the incredible cruelty and stupidity of trumps administration and maga followers.

It is good to peacefully protest. And to vote. And make your voice heard.

It is also easy, if you think about it, to protect your spirit. Do what you need to recharge your battery.

I came to the comments to find this. I am pleased.

Yes! When I jumped back in to version 5e- it was so foreign to me!
Listening to not-another-dnd podcast with Brian Murphy helped me understand the rules better.

I love that you are getting time to play and DM. At the place where we play - we DMs have been taking turns. And have been taking about scheduling special days for people to learn - and practice- being a DM. I’m so excited!

Better than having seven kids in the basement and it is -quiet-. 😎

Wait. I’ve been following you for awhile & think you’re neat.

How did I not know you DM?

(I played 1st Ed in the 70’s & 80’s with my dad as DM.
Then didn’t.
Then picked it up again in 2019- DMed for friends then several groups through pandemic.
Now we have in person games every other week.)

Oh my gosh this was my thought. At 2 am. At 4:12. At 5:32.
My sleep could be interrupted by too much sugar. Too much caffeine. Not enough movement the day before. Needing to go to the bathroom. Too much on my mind.
I miss when sleep lasted all night.

I believe Mamdani’s point could be applied in each of our efforts. This isn’t limited to governing work.

I’m inspired by Mamdani’s words and actions.

I hope you have proficiency in survival!

I don’t believe there are 25 truths. It will be a short countdown.

Oh wow! I like hearing the backstory. It was such a cute ad, right?

And it took another 65 years (2013 Cheerios) to see interracial couples in tv ads.
Gay couples in ads started around 1997? And closed minded people would lose their minds. Ugh.

Jigsaw puzzle of fruits and vegetables- with goggly eyes and snarky quotes.

A jigsaw puzzle. That includes googly eyes and snarky quotes.

Oh my gosh. Can you open a window? Eep!

I go down so many odd paths and research.

I once spent an hour learning how to harvest cinnamon to see if it would work in the story.

How are you protecting your mental health?

I’m limiting my news intake and social media use. Spending more time reading, listening to music, and practicing sign language. Might pull out a jigsaw puzzle. :)

Came here to say this. Find a board game group. Or start one. Libraries and used book stores probably have the space.