Brooklyn Seven

Take a centering breath, then do the next right thing.

Stay warm, stay safe, we've almost made it through the week.

So many people are struggling and Trump is very focused on himself and the very wealthy. The American president should represent the interests of common men and woman who work for a living and want food, healthcare, and education for themselves and their families, while doing right by others.

The Height of Close-Combat Weaponry Is on This Woman’s Doorstep

Thought: Why in the fuck are you armed like a solider to arrest unarmed civilians and children? #americannightmare www.nytimes.com/2026/01/28/u...

Okay, now this was seriously funny.

We can hope

This is wonderful.

There is not a scarcity of resources on this planet, there is a scarcity of distribution. Why does anyone go to bed hungry, go without medical care, or go without an education when billionares exist?

You can take the position that it's all about what you can get for you and yours, or you can take the position that we need to make things as good as we can for everyone, including future generations.

Les Miz, Tale of Two Cities, Brave Heart, the beaches of Normandy. It's amazing what people do when principles are at stake.

Oh Donald, what about old white guys that were worth nothing and became trillionaires shortly after taking office. Nothing suspicious there.

At the very least it's a significant risk factor for such behavior and it's compounded in this case by being white males in our current culture.

Mad respect to the residents Minnesota who are out both protesting and defending others from ICE. You almost have me convinced that there is goodness in humanity. The qualification of 'almost' is not a lack of effort on your part, it's the genuine Nazi level evil of ICE, Trump, and billionaires.

Dear Democrats @democrats.org , please start acting like everything that is good about the USA is on the line. These are extraordinary times and you need to show extraordinary courage. Find ways to hold the guilty accountable and protect as many people from harm as you can. Wear the white hat.

Oh Canada! Nailed it.

All men are created equal. Anything else is madness.

Buddhist monks pass halfway mark on 2,300-mile Walk for Peace through US Despite injuries, walkers and pet dog continue trek to promote ‘peace, loving kindness and compassion’ in the US

If you need a reminder that there are people out there that believe in peace, kindness, and compassion. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

Back-scratching bovine leads scientists to reassess intelligence of cows Brown Swiss in Austria has been discovered using tools in different ways – something only ever seen in humans and chimpanzees

Cows can use tools for their own benefit? I might be done eating beef for good. I’ve been eating less and less over the years anyway. www.theguardian.com/science/2026...

ICE isn’t law enforcement, don’t defend them as such. Cruelty isn’t part of law enforcement and contrary to all law enforcement goals or goals of justice.

Wow. ICE has gone mad. They are the bad guys. Of course they hate the press.

Remember No Contract, No Coffee

Calling ICE protesters terrorists to further any agenda dishonors those who died on 9/11 and 4/14/95 (Federal Building) at the hands of actual terrorists.

I have stepped away from the news this week, too much going on in my immediate life. Reading more. Reading a book that makes me feel like I exist and that is okay. Representation and diversity is so important in literature. I knew that, but I really grok it this morning.

There is nothing I would like more than for everyone in the world to feel as good as I do with this loving and adorable cat purring on my chest.

Cat on left arm, cat by right ear, dog on right hip, dog by right foot, good book in lap, coffee in right hand, Saturday morning, on a big ass couch.

Need a good spooky read? “Succession” with a supernatural element? Here you go. 👍

So much of adulting is showing up, not really knowing what to do, doing it anyway, and trying not to fuck up too badly. Context: currently sitting beside a parent’s hospital bed.

Take care of yourself. Remember to breathe. Do all the self-care things you do when the world isn't on fire. Read books. Write books. Be kind. Brighten someone's day. Take care of each other. Stand up for what's right. Do good things. Don't be an ass and when you are make amends.