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Great, now I’m yawning. Lol but also for real

Social media created this nonsense idea that not exposing yourself to hatred is isolationist. Choosing to not spend your free time with bigots isn’t living in a bubble. I don’t need to know what’s going on at X. I won’t be smarter or more knowledgeable or empathic by being there. Neither will you.

Kaitlin Curtice - Journeying with Story: Tue, Jan 20 2026, 12:30 - 1:30pm Kaitlin Curtice will reveal how powerful stories function like living seeds, growing into trees that define who we are. An award-winning author and poet-storyteller, Kaitlin will incorporate readings ...

Tomorrow at the January Series in Grand Rapids, MI, @kaitlincurtice.bsky.social will speak about the power of stories. The talk will unpack how powerful stories function like living seeds, growing into trees that define who we are.
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An illustration of an opossum holding a sign that says abolish ICE.

Stand up, fight back.

I finally did it. I deleted TikTok. I still have my FB because there are friends there that I can’t seem to connect with any other way, but I’m all team Bluesky now. Better for my brain.

TAMI SAWYER: “Asked about his plans for MEMPHIS, Trump told a Black female reporter to ‘be quiet’ and called her ‘obnoxious’ — the National Guard isn’t coming to beautify, they’re coming to occupy… 36% of Memphis kids live in poverty. What we’re asking for is opportunity.”

Oh my god. I can’t fathom. Sending you love as you hold these very hard things. Hugs if wanted.

a woman is giving the middle finger and saying `` good luck and may the odds ever be in your favor !!! '' Alt: Katniss Everdeen is holding out her hand with 3 fingers up, signaling solidarity for the rebellion & the caption in white says `` good luck and may the odds ever be in your favor !!! ''

Just got home from visiting my mom. Taking my in-laws to the Dr tomorrow. Commiserations.

Interviewed for a job today. It’d be the first “real” job I’ve had in ages. Feels good, feels a little intimidating, and pretty exciting. Even if it doesn’t work out.
Feels like putting something positive out into the world amidst so much chaos.

That’s a lot to try and hold in the dark. Holding out a candle and sitting next to you if that helps.

P.S. spouse was geeked out on EVs and waited until used prices were okay enough to buy it. He’s not going to sell it because he’s very thrifty.

Asking for a friend (me). Long road trip ahead. Only reliable car I can take is my spouse’s Tesla. Have purchased pride gear that can be affixed to said car. How the hell do I let people know I am not ok w/ M**k? I can’t drive my prius, it’ll break down. Thoughts? Help, please.

I will try if there’s a relationship. For whatever that’s worth.

I had to learn the hard way- if there’s no active relationship- finding a way to have a meaningful conversation is near impossible. So it’s hide/block/unfriend now.

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Tweet from @fiercefreckled with video that reads: Crowd chants “DO YOUR JOB!” at Texas Republican town hall in Wylie (TX-03) Texas. Democracy in action, Republicans are getting pissed w their party. It will only get worse as they STEAL from Medicaid, Medicare & Social Security.

Making sure you see this thread here:

I feel like a lot of you don’t know why this is happening and are simply marveling that it is happening at all.

So allow me to tell you: republicans invest a shit ton of time and money into the political organizing of disabled people because disabled people

I swear I put a d after anticipate, oh well 🤦‍♀️. Pretend I know English. Ok?

Two bright sparkles in a gloomy time. My son is hanging out with a since-college bestie this week, and a friend just invited me to her much-anticipate wedding. Yay for love in the many ways is shows up and shines. ❤️

Same & yay you!

Omg schloop is exactly the right word for that. Oh wow.

The Lilla Watson quote has been rolling around in me a lot lately. Your liberation is bound up with mine.

I wish it were the norm but I’m glad that’s how it went!

In case you needed to hear it- we’re 4 weeks out from the official start of spring. 🌷🌼🌞🌷🌼

There but for grace… so easily what my brain would do if that happened to me.

Both of my parents-in-law have it. It’s ugly and messy and hard. Sympathies & loads of compassion.

Today was tough

I feel the same. Planning on staying grounded for a while.