JT Brennan Sorcieres-Cote

Photo is a still from the Lord of the Rings film depicting the Mouth of Sauron, with the caption "Remembering Charlie Kirk, 1993-2025)

This appears to be where we are in the story.

A vicious voice of hate has gone silent.

In normal times, I might object. In normal times, his voice would not have carried deadly weight.

In times where his voice results in death and oppression, I cannot condemn the absolute fact that the world is a safer place tonight than it was this morning.

Man holding 2 accordions.

Happy National Polka Day!

Cartoon by Sarah Anderson. Habits of the Common Bookworm Frame 1, caption: "1) Mispronouncing words because you've only ever read them." Thoughtful girl asking "Wait...'Co-lo-nel' is 'KERNEL?" Frame 2, caption: "2) Ability to maneuver crowds without looking up." Girl reading a book while walking through crowds. Frame 3, caption: "3) A particular affinity for the smell of ink and paper." Happy girl sniffing book, hearts around her, saying "This should be a perfume." Frame 4, caption: "4) Building cozy nests for reading." Happy girl with book and beverage with pillows and a tent made of blankets, laying on her belly reading.

Happy International Book Lover's Day!

Only wrong when "they" do it.

The they is us.

Man in loincloth playing recorder-like instrument and dancing.

Blessed Lughnasadh!

Image of the flyer from Oscar Wilde's lecture in Newport, RI on July 15, 1882. Text reads as follows- The Decorative Arts The practical application of the principles of the Aesthetic Theory to exterior and interior house decoration, with observations upon dress and personal ornaments. A lecture by Oscar Wilde to be given at The Casino Saturday evening, July 15th, At eight o' clock Reserved seats for sale at the office of the Casino. The Art Interchange [illegible] New York

On July 15, 1882, Oscar Wilde spoke at the Casino Theatre in Newport at the invitation of Julia Ward Howe, author of The Battle Hymn of the Republic and cofounder of the American Woman Suffrage Association. Wilde’s lecture tour, entitled, “The Decorative Arts,” consisted of 140 lectures in 260 days.

Celebrating the first full day of summer-

HERE COMES
by Shel Silverstein
Here comes summer,
Here comes summer,
Chirping robin, budding rose.
Here comes summer,
Here comes summer,
Gentle showers, summer clothes.
Here comes summer,
Here comes summer—
Whoosh—shiver—there it goes.

Blessed Summer Solstice!

Artwork depicts dancing costumed figures with the caption, "Happy Summer Solstice! ....all you heathens." There's a watermark that I can't quite read. Sorry.

The Summer Solstice is officially at 10:42pm here on the East Coast. Blessed be!

I'll be performing in this!

Text meme- "June 12, 2016, We (heart) remember Pulse, forty-nine beautiful people, Orlando, Florida"

You will be asked to make a difficult moral choice, soon.

If you're not ready for that moment, you'll likely choose wrong. You'll fail the test, because you're wired to obey and conform.

If you are military, police, or government, I beg you to consider courageous conscience over evil cowardice.

Text by Eric Sprankle, PsyD @DrSprankle- "If you think sex workers 'sell their bodies,' but coal miners do not, your view of labor is clouded by your moralistic view of sexuality."

Honoring International Sex Workers Day

Me in a skirt and cape.

It's World Naturism Day (for the Northern Hemisphere) and for those who must wear clothes, it's Wear a Dress Day.

Make the choice to rebel today. Rebel against expectations. Explore a new way of existing. Explore your self.

Today is a day, as Pride begins, to be bold.

Ghostly reflection of the tall ship Oliver Hazard Perry.

"Don't give up the ship!" Captain James Lawrence cried after being mortally wounded June 1, 1813 while battling a British vessel. Shortly afterwards, his men did surrender, but his words became the battle flag of his friend, Newport's Oliver Hazard Perry, the Hero of Lake Eerie.

Slogan "Remember Your Roots" with brick hurtling with rainbow trail in the style of an old "The more you know" PSA.

Wishing everyone a Happy Pride!

Those who deny Pride are welcome to the bricks.

The media is still not reporting the news right, and that's a problem.

ICE is taking our friends and neighbors and community away from us in relative silence. Even when it is reported, the same lies get treated as "alleged facts."

The media should not be using terms like "gang," or "MS13" at all.

⬇️ Yep!

Consider it an imperfect list of enemies of fascism.

Rhode Island reluctance to ratify the constitution was complex, and not all of it was altruistic. However, threatened with a trade embargo by the US, and with the promise of the Bill of Rights, RI capitulated.

We also objected to slavery.

We were called "Rogue's Island" and "the Perverse Sister."

Rhode Island flag- white background with gold fringe trim. A gold anchor at the center surrounded by 13 gold stars representing the original colonies. Under the anchor inside the circle of stars is a blue banner bearing the gold inscription of the state motto, "Hope."

Happy Rhode Island Day!

"First in war, last in peace!" RI was first to declare independence, on May 4, 1776, and last to ratify the constitution, on May 29, 1790.

We ratified conditionally, "the powers of government may be reassumed by the people whensoever it shall become necessary."

Care bears with bellies bearing symbols for LGBTQIA+, women's health rights, BLM, trans rights, and anti-Nazi causes.

The only way to honor the sacrifices of those who fought for freedom is to continue their fight to preserve freedom.

If you are fighting for your freedom and not mine, you are fighting for privilege, for fascism.

Freedom means freedom for all, not just for some. Justice for ALL or it is empty.

Purple towels and lilacs with the caption- 1. Wear the lilac. 2. Remember your towel. 3. Don't panic.

Truth, justice, reasonably priced love, and a hard-boiled egg.

May 23, 1773, Christopher Gardiner performs the first American circus in the colonies, in the North End of Newport.

As war loomed in 1774, Gardiner closed his circus.

Our history is a history of women, People of Color, Indigenous Peoples, and Queer people, of neurodivergent and differently abled individuals, and of immigrants.

Perhaps Representatives Randy Weber and Buddy Carter can apply for refugee status to Whitemanistan for being persecuted by America.

A O C....🔥🔥💯🔥

Black and white photo of 1st lady Eleanor Roosevelt. She is wearing a blazer and cap while speaking at a lecturn.

"We do not have to become heroes overnight. Just a step at a time, meeting each thing that comes up, seeing it is not as dreadful as it appeared, discovering we have the strength to stare it down." – Eleanor Roosevelt
#AltGov #AltFam #AltCitizen

Horton the elephant in the style of the A-Ha video from "Take On Me." Text reads, "Horton Hears A-Ha!"