I’m horrified by the shootings targeting Minnesota lawmakers, including Senator John Hoffman and State Rep. Melissa Hortman.

Violence is never the answer. Never.

I'm holding everyone affected by this attack in my heart.

Horrifying news out of Minnesota this morning as political violence takes the lives of Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark. @Chasten and I are holding their loved ones in our hearts and praying for State Senator John Hoffman and his wife Yvette as they recover.

Nature walk...

-$1.5T in new tax cuts predominantly for the rich
-$700B in Medicaid cuts
-$500B in Medicare cuts
-$300B in SNAP cuts
-Leasing public lands to Big Oil
-Ending IRS Direct File
-Ending clean energy tax credits
-Banning AI regulation in the states

The oligarchy's wish list.

YouTube video by Nature on PBS Niagara Falls | Full Episode | NATURE | PBS

Fantastic Free documentary from PBS
youtu.be/yZOB_jT-q0U?...

Episode #151 - The Frankfurt School - Erich Fromm on Freedom — Philosophize This! Erich Fromm on Freedom

Listened to this podcast episode on Erich Fromm's Escape from Freedom and theories on authoritarian personalities...it was interesting enough that I might track down the book and read it. Any thoughts?

www.philosophizethis.org/podcast/epis...

I hate it when that happens. I have been walking outside more since the weather has been nicer. That is helping me sleep better.

GardeningBluesky

Lilacs are Blooming

Beautiful!

Supporting Indie Bookstores Today in Iowa

YouTube video by NOVA PBS Official Secrets of the Forest | Full Documentary | NOVA | PBS

Wonderful free documentary from PBS! Go check it out

youtu.be/Ya-1qxswcLI?...

Spring

Spring birds

#artjournaling #junkjournal
Listening to the audiobook of
Emily Wilde's Encyclopedia of Faeries. I didn't have any materials with winter scenes so settled for some other fairy papers..

Listened to the audiobook of this, and it was delightful! I really enjoyed how Emily interacted with the villagers, her awkwardness, and funny responses. The fairy stories are a mix of whimsy and horror. Bambleby is sweet, and I like the slow burn relationship. Definitely reading the next one!

They are all beautiful, but I like the Destiny one the best! I have been in a bit of a creative slump lately but it's supposed to be rainy today so maybe I will be back at my desk...

Megan Follows was delightful as Anne!

Frogs are awake in Iowa!

Summer haircut

Barking at the neighbors is exhausting.....

Is this your youtube channel? Making videos is a lot of work! I have done some Instagram reels and it took forever to edit....also I am pretty cheap with any editing apps....

EPA head says he'll roll back dozens of environmental regulations, including rules on climate change The head of the Environmental Protection Agency has announced a series of actions to roll back landmark environmental regulations, including rules on pollution from coal-fired power plants, climate ch...

Nothing says ushering in the Golden Age like more toxic fumes in the air, contamination in our water, and higher utility bills.

Actions like this from the Trump administration benefit corporations rather than the Americans who will bear the consequences for generations.

I'm Not Running in 2026, But I Am Getting to Work We all have work to do in delivering a better kind of politics for America.

I care deeply about who Michigan will elect as Governor and send to the U.S. Senate next year, but I have decided against competing in either race.

I wrote more here about my decision and how I view the work required of us all in this moment:

Lottery Winner Pledges Part of $328 Million Prize to Nonprofits, Winning Ticket Seller Does the Same Fred Meyer is donating half the $100,000 bonus to the Oregon Food Bank's Zero Hunger | Zero Waste, showing that generosity is infectious.

www.goodnewsnetwork.org/lottery-winn...

Glad to see you on bluesky! Yeah the other night when the winds were howling I was thinking if we ever move it will be to a one story home hahah!

Stop the SAVE Act The SAVE Act would keep millions of people from being able to vote – and would shut countless eligible voters out of our democracy. Urge Congress to vote no now.

Whether you changed your name because you got married or any other reason, the SAVE Act could keep you and millions of others from being able to vote.

Tell Congress: Protect our democracy and reject this dangerous bill.

I look forward to this podcast! The gentle intro reminding all of us we are not alone and the interesting discussion that follows. Thank you!

Well said!

I'm looking forward to catching up LIVE with Stephen Colbert tonight. Feels like there will be plenty to discuss!

Tune in to the Late Show at 11:35 pm ET.