Mike Melosh

Recently, my book THEY CALLED US ENEMY was banned – again – in Tennessee. Book bans are out of control. Huge parts of American history are being restricted. To join me in standing up for the freedom to read, go to pen.org/action. @penamerica.bsky.social @topshelfcomix.bsky.social @idwpublishing.com

D.C. officially ends redshirting for kindergartners The pivot has enraged parents who are being told their kids must skip kindergarten and go straight to first grade.

There's a difference between a parent's desire & medical cause, but D.C. is saying 'fuck that' to families.

D.C. ends redshirting for kindergarten: "They are making no exceptions." - Axios Washington D.C. share.google/5CaRz7w7hr76...

Go Vols!

2.977 people died on 9/11.
The daily quote for ICE is 3000.
I think putting it in terms like that puts it into perspective.
They want one 9/11 every day.

I believe that's the driver's door to a Ford Crown Victoria LTD, early to mid-80s.

Someone tweeting about Bob Vylan "This man would crap his pants if he actually encountered the IDF" Reply "Why? Do the IDF have a reputation for doing unspeakable things to unarmed civilians or something?"

Perfections 💯

I was driving a big Mercury wagon years ago & a teen in a coupe challenged me. We (Bessie & I) left him in the dust. I would never dare to challenge the mom mobile because it likely has a 302/5L under the hood.

Black text on a white background Her: reading for pleasure implies the existence of reading for pain, Him: they're calling it a PhD

One reason I never went for one.

Beloit, WI revitalized its waterfront and chose this way to celebrate it: by bringing to life Georges Seurat's "A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte."

IMO: no badge + hidden face + armed attack = terrorist

CBS Sunday Morning factoid said the average American worker receives 117 e-mails per day. I get annoyed when I get 30 bc I can't get to that many in a work day & do my job. 117?! F that!

Two words for you: Beanie Babies
Or 3, if you prefer: Cabbage Patch Dolls

Being precise with your language helps the reader immerse themselves in the scene. 🤭

IKEA without even Swedish directions.

Me & my bifocals are familiar.

A man in a blue shirt and overalls smiling at a baby in a white onesie sitting on a table

This is my daddy. The namesake of The Thurman Perry Foundation. That man, a 2x Vietnam war vet, sharpshooter, & paratrooper, was one of the kindest human beings who ever lived & saved that little baby by taking her in from total strangers

In his memory, help us save more tpfwoman2woman.funraise.org

If you’re in LA in a public space this month and someone tries to get you to sign a petition about wages and voting DO NOT SIGN IT.

this is businesses trying to repeal an ordinance that increases wages for workers in hospitality spaces ahead of the Super Bowl, World Cup, & Olympics.

Do not sign!

ACAB

Why are there so many low rise pants for men & so few Tall length shirts that will stay tucked in?
I don't want to show the world my midriff when I reach up for something & they don't want to see my pasty white skin.

When Shakespeare wrote, "... kill all the lawyers," (Henry VI, Part II) I think he misspelled 'republican politicians.'
These people are pure evil.

14-3
Though being a Lions fan for nearly 50 years, I'm used to them rarely meeting or exceeding my expectations.

It's here! The Detroit Lions' 2025 regular season schedule is now official. 🦁

What's your record prediction for this season?

Just finished the Binti series. I'm looking forward to reading more of your works.

I feel positively flexible only needing 3-4 days.

The only times I saw these were poolside at the country club my best friend's family belonged to.

No, thank you.

That looks SO good.

I wish they would quit calling Denver mayor Mike Johnson an educator. He was in the classroom 2y & principal 3y, none at a public school, & that all ended in 2006.

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Why oh why is your date of birth default set as today? What newborn will be enrolling?

Also, make it more obvious that the year can be clicked on & changed or let us type in the date.

The page I'm referring to: www.mynea360.org/s/join-now