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YouTube video by Derrick Kikuchi "Honest Hearts" song and video

My husband created this music video, an anthem for the movement we need right now. Check it out and please share!! www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNQk...

Photo of Chris Wark's patented P-Pod

The Chris Wark P-Pod has become a key part of our seedling production process for the Reach and Teach Garden Project. Contact @chris-mas.bsky.social if you are interested in investing in his patented technologies for growing food. #smartfarming #agtech #sustainablefood #urbangardening

Quote from analysis in NY Times re: James Comey indictment 9/26/2025

This about captures it. #comeyindictment #trumpjustice #nokings

When reading the upcoming RFK Jr. report on the cause of autism, remember that Correlation ≠ Causation | ScienceUpFirst Our brains like to take shortcuts wherever possible. While causation and correlation can exist at the same time, the two events are often unrelated.

Consider sharing this link to those who are being scared by the Trump Administration's announcement "Don't use Tylenol" by pregnant women and their promise to launch a labeling and public campaign. scienceupfirst.com/science-101/... #resistmisinformation #autism #tylenol #fda #scienceupfirst

YouTube video by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert The Word: Shhhhhh!

The Word is back on Stephen Colbert! youtu.be/ATxL1dLkPnY?...

4 copies coming into Reach and Teach on Tuesday. Thanks for sharing the review. shop.reachandteach.com/book/9781433...

YouTube video by The Daily Show Jon Stewart's Post-Kimmel Primer on Free Speech in the Glorious Trump Era | The Daily Show

Jon Stewart's Daily Show opening in response to ABC indefinitely removing Jimmy Kimmel. A Primer on Free Speech youtu.be/_GXNJ3V9lzg?...

@thedanrather.bsky.social Is spot on: Follow the $ (and, I would add, the racism/sexism)
"Even more troubling is the case of Washington Post opinion editor Karen Attiah. She was fired on Monday because of a series of social media posts highlighting Kirk’s own comments about gun control and race."

Scarborough beach getting some banksy inspired sand art.
By Fred Brown.

🚨WHOA!!! What a powerful moment.

"I'm your host, Stephen Colbert, but tonight we are all Jimmy Kimmel."

Please repost repost repost. Get this on TikTok, Facebook, everywhere. What the one thug does to that woman is assault and battery. This is what America looks like today and Americans must see this.

Please repost.

Progressive images of lettuce growing from a seedling over three weeks

A lettuce seedling that I grew from seed in the Reach and Teach Garden Project (upper left) produced this lettuce growth when transplanted in Click and Grow system that we sell in our shop. What do you think? #urbangardening #kitchengarden #cityofgoodliving #gardenproject

#peace

Working with don kimber on a bluesky version of the #peacetree #peacedance

Nice #independenceday #july4 reflection by @wwilloww.bsky.social today...
www.inclusionstrategy.com/blog_post/in...

Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ passes, shifting taxes and cutting aid The US House of Representatives has passed President Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” cutting taxes for the wealthy while reducing welfare access for millions. The law is expected to increase nati...

The tightest detailed summary of the budget in the International Press goes to the Helsenki Times... #usbudget #internationalpress #budgetsummary

www.helsinkitimes.fi/world-int/27...

How the megabill allows Trump to expand mass deportations, curb immigrant benefits • Nevada Current WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s massive tax and spending cut bill cleared Thursday has as its centerpiece $170 billion for the administration’s immigration crackdown, helping fulfill the preside...

Detailed analysis of immigration related items in the budget....

nevadacurrent.com/2025/07/04/r...

Every American Needs to Watch This Video. This is Bad News. TikTok video by Dean Withers

I think Dean Withers did a great job of summarizing the "Big Beautiful Bill" that passed in the Senate in a very short amount of time. And I agree with him that all Americans should check out the video. www.tiktok.com/@itsdeaann/v...

We are thinking of adding Drinkmate soda machine products to our store. This would offer an alternative to Sodastream. Drinkmate is a U.S. company based in Michigan and manufactured in Taiwan. What do you think? #sodamachine #drinkmate #idrink #notsodastream

Click and Grow being used for hydroponic growing

One month experiment to see if I can use our Click and Grow for hydroponic growing. I would call the experiment a success. From left to right, marjoram, mint, and basil. Growing media is Root Riot cubes in net pots. Nutrient solution is Master Blend. #hydroponics #indoorgarden #cityofgoodliving

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"I wish I knew how to quit you, Amazon!" Reach and Teach is on bookshop.org... Bookmark reachandteach.com/bookshop

Happy Indie Bookstore Day! Please visit and support your favorite indie bookstore today. In San Carlos, CA visit Reach and Teach - Books, Toys, and Gifts. #IndieBookstoreDay @indiebound.bsky.social

Fair trade adorable animals from WUAMAN at Reach and Teach

Go ahead and say "AWWW..."! These are not Jellycats but adorable and cuddly animals from WUAMAN made from hypoallergenic Alpaca. Fair trade from a small family owned business in Peru. Check them out in our shop! #notjellycats #indiebookstore #cityofgoodliving #fairtrade #cuddly

The "book brigade" viral story re: how customers/friends of an indie bookshop gathered together to help move the bookstore reminds me of how many folks took time to help Reach and Teach move 2 years ago. I'm most grateful! #indiebookstore #bookbrigade #cityofsancarlos abcnews.go.com/GMA/Living/b...

35 years ago, I got to marry the love of my life Craig Wiesner. I'm so grateful to First Presbyterian Church Palo Alto, Rev. Diana Gibson and Rev. Dick Symes who boldly performed our marriage ceremony and the many friends who were there then and ever since to strengthen and affirm us as a couple.

Join us Saturday, 3/29 for a joyful celebration of diversity, inclusion, and storytelling! Drag Story Hour hosted by First Presbyterian Church Palo Alto features uplifting stories, crafts, and snacks. shop.reachandteach.com/event/2025-0... #dragstoryhour #lgbtq #safespace #cityofpaloalto

Pledge to Defend our Public Services and Workers! Elon Musk is trying to steal our federal government — slashing public services, firing civil servants, and handing power to billionaires like himself. It’s illegal, it’s dangerous, and we won’t stand ...

Really great live stream, "Save Our Services" re: response to DOGE action dismantalling critical federal agencies and services and robbing good qualified workers of their jobs serving us. Clear call to action... register at savepublicservices.com #saveourservices #savepublicservices

We're closing the doors to TheLastingSupper tonight so this is my last call to join us at the buffet table where we learn to actually enjoy our deconstruction with one others who finally get us. See you there!

Reach and Teach supports the 2/28 Economic Blackout this Friday but encourages folks to come to our shop at 4pm for a National Day of Reading event as we create a welcoming and affirming space for #transgender and #non-binary youth through readings of inclusive literature tinyurl.com/SMCPCNDOR2025