NEW ORLEANS OFFICIALS: “We insist (Trump’s ICE goons) clearly ID themselves… there is no precedent for masked law enforcement… they have ZERO ACCOUNTABILITY… citizens are being racially profiled, chased, hunted… the chaos and lack of professionalism is ALARMING…”

My constituent, Wilmer, was mauled by an ICE attack dog despite the fact that, as he has consistently explained, he was not resisting arrest or trying to flee—his wife and young children, all U.S. citizens, were forced to watch helplessly as Wilmer was violently attacked and dragged away.

Minneapolis police chief warns officers: Stop unlawful force by ICE or lose your job Chief Brian O’Hara says he’ll fire city police officers if they don’t intervene when immigration agents use unlawful force.

Police Chief Brian O’Hara has delivered a blunt message to his department: If an officer witnesses ICE agents using illegal force and fails to step in, they will be fired. 👏 👏 👏

“What I saw in that room was one of the most troubling things I’ve seen in my time in public service,” Representative Jim Himes (D-CT), the top Democrat on the House Intelligence committee, said. “You have two individuals in clear distress without any means of locomotion, with a destroyed...

It looks like I'm going to have to buy a Costco membership.

One of many reasons why funding for the arts is absolutely vital.

The village is up again. The villagers shopping at small, local merchants. Mmm local support.

One of my holiday trees. I have two up this year. This was a gift from a friend. I've placed it so it lights up near my little gnome village. Keep hope alive.

Buy audiobooks & support local bookstores Libro.fm makes it possible for you to buy audiobooks directly through local bookstores.

I shop for books at Book People here in Richmond and get my audio books from Libro.fm which gives back to Book People, and other independent book stores, a bit. Stay local. Resist.

Mainesky alert:
If youre looking for a place to shop that's as local as it gets, Head over to Freeport and hit up Two Sisters in Maine, a shop full of lovely gifts made by Maine makers, including some cool tie dyes made by Yours Truly. Then head over to Freeport Market for more Maine made goods!

They had a kings Hawaiian fish sandwich.

He and his group were completely drunk and or stoned out of their minds but managed to do an excellent concert.

Rolling Stones
Gorden Lightfoot
Neil Diamond
Jefferson Starship
Commander Cody and the List Planet Airmen
Superstar

One can be grateful and give thanks and still strive to be better and resist.

Ah, Stranger Things is back. I spent some time this fall watching the first four seasons getting ready for season 5. Oh it is dark. Very dark. And somehow inspiring. Only watched episode 1. I'm going to drag this out. In the midst of chaos I will find this enjoyable. Resist

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My newest Advent calendar was gifted to me today. I'll show you how it turns out when it's complete. I get a new one every year. I'm developing quite a thing for Advent calendars. Resist

Abortion And DEI Policies Now Considered Violations Of Human Rights, U.S. Says The Trump administration has overhauled how the State Department conducts its annual Human Rights Report.

Countries that have abortion access, DEI policies or protection for LGBTQ+ people will be considered “human rights violators“ by the Trump regime

We’re in the upside down.

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YouTube video by Gurl Whet?! Podcast S1 E7: From Tsenacommacah to RVA

Hey y'all - listen to me on The Gurl Whet podcast at The Culture Mix Radio, with hosts Lo Mein and Esther Jade! We're talking about RVA history and arts! You can also hear Molly McCay discuss the history of the Osage Tribe, of which she is a member. Listen and enjoy! youtu.be/cCEcxhP8RjU?...

I still use the word and in the manner you describe.

Just started reading this. Looks good

OTARP Presents “Jolly Holidays with OTARP” Directed by Amy Mawyer Wednesday, December 3rd & Thursday, December 4th 7pm The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen Join the On the Air Radio Players for some festive fun featuring classic holiday sitcom episodes of “Our Miss Brooks” and “The Great Gildersleeve.” Enjoy our talented voice actors and sound effects artists as they bring these holiday stories to life at the Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen. Be a part of our live studio audience as we record the show live for future podcasting. This show is sure to get you in the holiday spirit.

I am performing in A Thing soon:
Join the On the Air Radio Players for some festive fun featuring classic holiday sitcom episodes of “Our Miss Brooks” & “The Great Gildersleeve.” Enjoy our talented voice actors and sound effects artists as they bring these holiday stories to life Dec 3&4 7pm #rva

Started prepping postcards for mailing. 100 postcards takes a bit of doing. So I turned on a movie."Don't Worry, Darling". Excellent cinematography, strong acting. Gets into your brain. It's a little bit of a horror movie. But it's a gem.

Saturday. Cleaning house, sorting bookcases, and mailing postcards. Should be a nice quiet day. Keep resisting.

The author, Theodora Goss, is excellent. She develops her characters and their interactions fully and makes the adventures that they have, even though the adventures are actually unbelievable. She makes them seem reasonable. There's a great deal of humor in her writing as well.

I have only recently been able to listen to audiobooks. I highly recommend this book. The narrator, Kate Reading, is truly a wonder to listen to. The story is fun and interesting and exciting. This is the first in a series of three. I use libra.fm and link to Book People so they get a credit.

The postcards I ordered came. I have the stamps needed. 100 postcards is going to be an awful lot of writing. I think it's worth it.

Outrageous on Britbox. Yes.

That moment after you've been home alone for a few hours and you finally realize that you have relaxed at the end of the day. Because you are home alone at the end of the day.