Carolyn Pexton

The current WH press pool is mostly a gaggle of sycophantic stenographers.

I know we have much bigger things to worry about (like our survival as a democracy) but I can't wait for a normal successor to remove all the tacky Gilded Age junk from the WH.

Born on this day in 1881, Alexander Fleming was a Scottish physician-scientist and humanitarian. He was widely recognized for his discovery of penicillin -- the world's first antibiotic. #Science #Healthcare

What a beauty! I'm so glad you got a good photo of him resting in your tree!

YouTube video by Barack Obama Barack Obama: Yes We Can

Happy Birthday to Barack Obama! I still love this speech, and miss having the Obamas in the White House. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fe75...

Moraga Art Gallery is a lovely place to visit. They feature a wide variety of art, and everything is well-displayed. Love this coastal painting!

Tilting at windmills and reality. Replacing the BLS commissioner won't be enough -- he'll have to replace the hundreds of people involved in the data process, and the process itself.

This is one of my favorite paintings! Thank you for capturing the beauty of nature and the love of our dear parents. 💖

Happy Saturday to all!

This is what all authoritarians and fascists do. They're perpetually at war with reality. It's right in line with Netanyahu saying there is no starvation in Gaza, or Putin saying that Ukraine is to blame for the war.

I'm sure it doesn't help, but a lot of us are right there with you. Some days are harder than others. Today, we're literally swimming in a sea of stupidity and criminal incompetence.

We could see this one coming. We won't be able to trust any "data" that is shared with us from now on.

Beautiful! #Bloomscrolling

The gaudy gold will have to be removed, assuming we survive this phase and have a normal president at some point.

Amazing!! #Bloomscrolling

Lovely! Balancing news intake with a little #bloomscrolling. :)

Fascinating look at life in the deepest parts of the ocean.

U.S. reputation has collapsed, tourism has dropped dramatically, & POTUS approval has sunk to new lows. The GOP is adding trillions to our debt while shredding the social safety net. ICE is rounding up innocent people and tearing families apart. Wars haven't ended & chaos reigns. #SoMuchWinning

So cool! Doing some #BirdScrolling and #Bloomscrolling. :)

Reich is 100% correct! Resist the authoritarian takeover, stand up to bullies, and look out for your neighbors. We're all in this together!

Jose Andres: "This is not a natural disaster triggered by drought or crop failures. It’s a man-made crisis, and there are man-made solutions that could save lives today."

MSM is effectively burying its legacy under a pile of weak reporting and capitulation. Unfortunately, they’re also helping to bury our democracy along with their sullied reputations.

Susan Miller is correct: “Putin and his BFFs in the Kremlin are toasting vodka shots as we speak at the turmoil this is creating."

Such a lovely painting and place to visit! Brings back wonderful childhood memories.

#GoodNewsFridayRoundup: 1) 2nd court blocks Trump’s birthright citizenship order; 2) Tesla income down 16% in 2nd qtr; 3) Donations to NPR and PBS are surging; 4) SCOTUS halts ruling limiting VRA enforcement; 5) Top UN court says wealthy nations must act on climate change or pay compensation

Happy Friday to all! #Bloomscrolling into the weekend.

A D.O.J. Whistleblower Speaks Out

This whistleblower's account is so chilling. This is where we're at -- being forced to choose between complete fealty to one lawless leader and dedication to integrity and the rule of law. www.nytimes.com/2025/07/23/p...

Adorable!

Since they are against the politicization of our justice system, I'm sure the DOJ will now go after Marco Rubio -- and everyone else who admitted the undeniable existence of Russian interference in our elections. #FatChance

Oh my goodness, this is so adorable!