Unlikely Optimist

Preview image of two ribbons: A rainbow colored one with images of playful Mokke surrounded by candy, A black one featuring a ribbonn surrounded by flowers and the text "Make new friends: Talk to the Dead"

Made #tbhk themed ribbons for Katsucon 2026

Evil is rare, but it's loud. It takes 18 years to raise a child and seconds to kill one.

But there are always people helping. Join them.

People can't go back in time, but for next cycle, check if your state allows early voting.

Can we start with her?

Bless you for including alt text for this long story too. It's super wholesome, and now everyone can read it.

Happy birthday, Amir! Your humor makes these dark times a little brighter. ❤️

You voted to dismiss articles of impeachment twice - including again today for this exact action.

"It's easier to imagine an end to the world than an end to capitalism." - Frederic Jameson

It's also Elon's birthday on June 28!

Cuomo is still ahead, but I'd love a surprise victory.

Most those likes are bots though. They're putting some poor server farm into melt down every time.

Good dance party music

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Can we deploy them overseas?

There are things you can do when you can't physically be at a protest. You can help with organizing. You can write in protest against Avelo Airlines and other enablers. You can fundraiser to help their legal defense. No one is without a role. Use your other gifts.

No hide, too shiny.

Dunkin'! I recognize that cup. Hope it helped you focus today. ☕

“I just feel like the majority of the old Democratic Party needs to go,” said Democrat Monica Brown, a 61-year-old social worker from Knoxville, Tennessee. “They’re not in tune with the new generation. They’re not in tune with the new world."
- AP News

Highlight of the dance party!

Because the value of insurance isn't consumer adoption, it's cost to risk. The risk that human health will prove more costly than premiums creates perverse incentives. Even a massive charity couldn't absorb the possible losses, and consumers would not pay premiums high enough to allow all coverage.

The article suggests the backlash after the shooting pushed UH to use more patient-friendly practices, so it did help patients.

A scenario where the most ghoulish CEOs met their end on the reg could theoretically shift policy at scale.

Alternatively, Medicare for all would be less violent.

“The woods are lovely, dark and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep, And miles to go before I sleep.” ― Robert Frost

Feeling a bit overwhelmed with routine responsibilities lately. Hoping I can make my favorite dance party on Saturday.

*Scene between Sailor Moon and Tuxedo Mask* Tuxedo Mask: My job here is done Sailor Moon looking up: But you didn't do anything *Tuxedo Mask leaves triumphantly*

On Elon Musk leaving DOGE:

She complained that the Internet was treating her like a human pinata. Reddit replied that if she was a pinata at least we'd get candy for our trouble.

I love the skirt here. It's probably off balance to wear, but it's a show stopper.

What's this cutie's name?

Autism community is freaking out. We'll see if any countries let Americans qualify for asylum after this.

After school too. A central tenant of leadership in connection. People work harder for leaders they trust, and who give them autonomy and a sense of purpose. We all want mastery, but we need to feel safe.

Corporate media is doing a terrible job of showing just how big the #handsoff crowd is in Washington DC. Thousands and thousands of protesters.

DC's no-fly zone doesn't help by preventing news helicopters or drones from getting footage but it feels like a lack of effort or deliberate decision.

Panel from chainsaw man #200 with Denji and Asa overlooking a balcony. Asa: I should only do fun things. I don't have to think about the unpleasant things. Denji: Did I say that? Asa: You did! During class, in the bath, before I fall asleep ... I used to aaalways be thinking about the bag this. I was aaaalways passed off at everyone for living normal lives while I was going through hell.

Panel from Chainsawman #200 when Denji and Asa sit on a balcony Asa: Turns out they were just trying not to think about it. *takes deep breath* *pause* *releases it*

This panel really spoke to me. #csm200

Tesla Takedown Dance Party! Wednesday, April 9, 2025 6pm General Services Administration 1800 F St NW Washington, DC 20405 US

If waiting until Saturday is just too hard, they're going to make this a regular thing.