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There's too much making light of what is happening in Iran and Israel right now. People are being killed. Most Iranians, like most Americans, like most Israelis, do not support their leaders. Can we learn even a little from history, stop rallying for #war & start caring about all #humans everywhere.

The lack of respect for veterans and their integrity, what they stand for and know, is as appalling as the lack of #humanity in general among gov. officials in DC. #Veterans, protect your own. #Resist this faux #war and the #regime that started it. We stand with you and behind you.

Clever👍

It's become too easy to call oneself a #writer, thanks to self-publishing. The idea that "anyone can write a book" is an affront to those who can and do, putting in the hard #work and #effort, having an #education, #background and #ability that allows them to accomplish that feat. #publishing

How did you like Putin’s “spew”last night?

That's pretty deep. Can you articulate that dream's explanation? And does it make sense when you do?

But how beautiful the exhausted lethargy!

In modern noir, still generally set in the past, the femme fatale can own her power, surprise with it, which in itself becomes a kind of "perversion" by the author of the traditional style, as she reimagines the genre.

One of the earliest songs I remember by Burt Bachrach, I used to sing along to as, "You say the sky, the sky's in love with you." I believe the actual lyrics are: "You say this guy, this guy's in love with you." With other songs too, I've done my own inadvertent interpretation of lyrics.

I just want to live in a country where the leader can’t enrich themselves with our tax dollars, the government does what the people want, and the wealthy have to follow the laws.

You know, like a democracy.

A quick note to all. I was DMd by someone claiming to be actress Victoria Clark. Went with it, seemed incredibly authentic, very knowledgeable about the arts in general, very well spoken, a really good communicator. It's a #scammer. I've blocked and reported the #account.

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A Hymm to Life: Shame Has to Change Sides, by the very courageous Gisele Pelicot, is finally out and available. It's on my list: necessary #reading in these times:
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Almost everyone I said Happy V-Day to today feels the holiday is depressing. Honestly, you don't have to succumb to capitalistic triggers to buy anything. Twist it into what works. MOO is that romantic love is very temporal, part of the cap illusion. But #LOVE has never been more necessary.💚🙏

I think he is that big, messy, awful distraction all of these evil, corruptly corporate, greedy others need in order to continue their nasty business. He thinks he's using everybody when in fact he is the puppet, as most of us realize.

Happy Valentine's Day to all! A reminder that #LOVE matters most of all. 🧡💛💚🖤🤍🤎 #Bsky

Excited to see the rash of #Latin #love spreading across the country post #BadBunny's spectacular half-time show, & equally horrified at the vile reactions on the right re it, mainly because the songs were all in #Spanish--? Get a grip. Learn the language. Appreciate #cultures other than your own.

Why is the current U.S. leader, who, by all accounts, is demented and mentally ill, who kidnapped another country's president and his wife, who randomly starts wars, who posted a racist meme of ex-Pres and Mrs. O, and who is mentioned in the Epstein files + 38,000 times, still in ofc. Really, why???

Bad Bunny's half-time #celebration with #Gaga, Ricky #Martin and other notables dancing & singing love and joy into the crowd was the truest celebration of what it means to be American I've seen in a long time. The message driven home: #Love will not be stopped, is thriving and stronger than ever.

For #billionnaires, A Basics Refresher Course, Part II

6) Consider your $$$$$$$$$$$ only in terms of how it can improve life on earth for all.
7) Distribute it fairly to good causes.
8) Don't steal, period.
9) Don't indulge in vain, wasteful projects 🚀.
10) Don't covet thy neighbor’s goods.

For billionnaires. A Basics Refresher Course. Part I

1) Don't eat humans.
2) Don't kill humans.
3) Don't steal or traffick humans.
4) Honor and serve all human beings as your superiors.
5) Dedicate yourself to serving the needs of humankind, other species, & the planet.

#Minnesotans are incredible humans. They represent the #heart of this country. Stand with them. Support them. They must not be broken. 💙🙏

10 bullets in 5 seconds. An incredibly cowardly act by six or seven agents, after zero show of aggression. An execution caught by multiple cameras. Witnesses are being sought & taken away by ICE. It's beyond horrifying what is happening to the good people of #Minneapolis.

Alex Pretti, a 37-year old VA nurse was shot & killed by ICE agents today in Minn. 10 shots while he was down. Pretti was defending a woman pushed by ICE agents, was pepper sprayed, & killed after agents found he was carrying a gun he had a permit to carry. Email/call Reps to stop ICE funding NOW.

I saw the video. Murder. Again

I just saw the video. Horrific. Another murder. Have emailed Senators. Do not refund this madness.

In solidarity with today's ICE OUT OF MINNESOTA blackout, MinnMax is donating $1 to the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota for every share of this Bluesky post for the next hour.

Minnesota is inspiration for the country and world. Stay strong. We love you and support you, Minnesota! ✊🙏

I heard the victim came out of a coffee shop brandishing a gun. Another excuse for ICE to keep terrorizing and murder. So sorry to hear about another killing.

Joyce Carol Oates on Writing, Her Daily Routine, and the Importance of Reading Widely - Writing Routines Who: Joyce Carol Oates Claim to Fame: Joyce Carol Oates is an American author who has published over 70 books, including best sellers We Were the Mulvaneys and Blonde. She has received numerous honors...

Notes from a #writing #master on her routine and writing well. The abbreviated version would be in order to #write well you must practice your #craft and #read widely and well.
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Am #reposting because this is a pretty cool #list and am hoping some of you read and are buoyed up by #reading suggestions on my #lit. #books #Bluesky Happy day!