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FDR Memorial, Washington DC. Quote is from the Fireside Chat of April 14, 1938

CHICAGO: “They took my son. He’s only 16. I just want my baby back.”

The White House is asking people not to share pictures of the East Wing because it’s even worse today.

Holland, Michigan Indivisible

There are more of us than there are of them. Thank you for a truly historic day of peaceful protests across America. #NoKings

#NoKings ad for Dubuque, Iowa 🤣🔥

Padilla: It’s not just undocumented folks who are being detained and arrested. It’s legal immigrants—even US citizens. We know of at least 170 US citizens who have been caught up in these raids and put in detention centers.

It’s the intended effect of this administration to stoke fear and terror

Mike Johnson has now had the House adjourned for 74 out of the last 86 days.

They have worked 12 days in 3 months.

Epstein Shutdown.

Bard owl calling, who cooks for you. #owls #fall #nesting #nature #cottagecore

NO KINGS Holland · No Kings **In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.** Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Bo...

I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS Holland” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

ICE zip tied children
#childabuse #savethekids

Bard owl outside my windows. Better than the pack of coyotes #nightstands #owlscalling

#GreatHornOwlCalling #FirstdayofFall

“Do not mock us.”

I Completely Agree! You?😊💙

This country is becoming unrecognizable. What we’re seeing is state-funded fear. We’ve warned people: keep filming, go live on social media so these moments are documented and shared. This wasn’t a case involving masked ICE agents—but that’s happening too.

HAPPENING NOW: Protesters have gathered outside the Maryland courthouse where Judge Xinis is holding a hearing regarding Kilmar Abrego Garcia

From Allaboutbirds.org: A rich, russet-and-gray bird with bold streaks down its white chest, the Song Sparrow is one of the most familiar North American sparrows.

Happy Sunday friends. According to birdcast.com, over 271,000 birds flew through my county in OH last night. Enjoy this Song Sparrow likely the last time for a while since lots more different birds are headed this way. Yay! #birds #ohbirding #wildlife #naturephotography

Happy Caturday from Turnip

Thank you !

BREAKING: 36k people showed up in LA for Bernie and AOC’s rally. In the off year.

Americans are pissed — and anyone ignoring that is making a big mistake.

Soul Music - Ae Fond Kiss by Robert Burns - BBC Sounds Ae Fond Kiss one of Robert Burns' most famous poems set to music.

I was interviewed about my novel, Ae Fond Kiss, for segment of this BBC Radio feature.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
#Scotland #Lovesong #RobertBurns

Colorful cartoon illustration split in half: the left side shows a cheerful anthropomorphic red book walking out of a library, surrounded by shelves of colorful books. The right side shows a vibrant outdoor scene with a red bookmobile, children sitting on a blanket for storytime, adults chatting, and a person walking a dog. Text reads: “Your Library, Drawn to You” and “National Library Outreach Day | April 9, 2025.”

From bookmobiles to pop-up storytimes, librarians are out there bringing the library to YOU. Celebrate their awesome work today, April 9—National Library Outreach Day! #BookSky 💙📚 #TLSky @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social

#HollandMI #SaugatuckDouglasIndivisable

#Hand-off in Holland, MI. My favorite signs were Tulips not Tarriffs and Cory said it

Friday’s Great News That’s Awful for Musk and Trump Onward!

There are more than 1,200 “Hands Off!” events planned today in all 50 states/DC, organized by a coalition of 197 groups.

More here:

Yes! It is middle grade novel I read as a child and it taught me about thyme. I enjoyed all of Edgar Eager's books, but The Thyme Garden was a favorite.

Thyme. I love orange, lemon, golden and creeping thyme. Have you read Edgar Eager's novel The Thyme Garden?

#babygoats #spring #farmlife ##cottagecore