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Empowering you to bravely & creatively share your voice with kindness. I also love to cook. "Culture healer, not culture warrior."

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Please check out and share my post for #ResistAndHeal:

"The Resistance Playbook (January 2026 edition)"

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#protest #ICE #HealOurCulture #resist #Indivisible #indivisibleCLT #resistance
A four-panel comic titled "Resistance Playbook: Inspired by Minnesota & Maine" illustrates strategies for community action. The top-left panel features a man in a safety vest emphasizing "Safety First!" and "De-escalate." The top-right shows a woman holding a phone and camera with the advice "Document, Don't Obstruct." The bottom-left panel displays a diverse crowd behind a banner labeled "High-Participation," while the bottom-right panel depicts a priest and a lawyer shaking hands under the labels "Broad Coalitions" and "Faith & Legal Front-Edge."
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I co-authored an article for the January 2026 issue of the Indivisible Charlotte newsletter, "Building a Fortress for Democracy: Why We Need "Soft Secession." It's about Chris Armitage's ideas he shared in his podcast interview with Indivisible CLT.
indivisibleclt.substack.com/p...

#ResistAndHeal
A hand-drawn infographic titled "SOFT SECESSION" depicts a central castle labeled "SURVIVAL STRATEGY" linked to three primary pillars of action. To the left, "STATE ATTORNEYS GENERAL" focuses on investigation, prosecution, and accountability. To the right, "ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE" emphasizes public banks, services, and healthcare safety nets. At the bottom, "INTERSTATE COMPACTS"—illustrated by a handshake in front of a bridge—details the coordination of resources and the enforcement of rights.
January 26, 2026 at 7:46 PM
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My morning meditation as a #dw4jc today:

Do Not Be Ashamed - Pray As You Go prayasyougo.org/prayer/do-no...

triangletoot.party/@wesfryer/11...

#Jesus #PrayAsYouGo #YouVersion #JesusFollower
An evocative, multi-scene digital painting illustrating themes from 2 Timothy 1. In the center, two bearded men in robes stand in a stone prison cell, their wrists connected by heavy chains while light streams from a barred window. Surrounding this central image are vignettes of a glowing figure standing before an open tomb, a man holding a scroll inscribed with "HOLY CALLING," and a diverse group of people joyfully sharing bread around a radiant cross. The text "2 Timothy 1" appears in the top right, with a stylized hashtag "#dw4jc" in the bottom left corner.
January 26, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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"Trump's ICE spreads mayhem and misery - and sounds a dark warning for Europe.
This is another glimpse of what happens when fear and loathing of migrants curdles into toxic tribalism" inews.co.uk/opinion/trum...
Trump's ICE spreads mayhem and misery - and sounds a dark warning for Europe
This is another glimpse of what happens when fear and loathing of migrants curdles into toxic tribalism
inews.co.uk
January 26, 2026 at 10:18 AM
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Please check out and share my post for #ResistAndHeal:

"The Resistance Playbook (January 2026 edition)"

open.substack.com/pub/resista...

#protest #ICE #HealOurCulture #resist #Indivisible #indivisibleCLT #resistance
A four-panel comic titled "Resistance Playbook: Inspired by Minnesota & Maine" illustrates strategies for community action. The top-left panel features a man in a safety vest emphasizing "Safety First!" and "De-escalate." The top-right shows a woman holding a phone and camera with the advice "Document, Don't Obstruct." The bottom-left panel displays a diverse crowd behind a banner labeled "High-Participation," while the bottom-right panel depicts a priest and a lawyer shaking hands under the labels "Broad Coalitions" and "Faith & Legal Front-Edge."
January 26, 2026 at 10:16 AM
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If you are interested in watching some uplifting and inspiring media this week (especially as some of us are ice-bound at home in the southeast) I recommend watching the recording of our Caldwell Presbyterian Church virtual service today on Zoom!

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Caldwell Zoom Worship Service 1-25-2026
YouTube video by Caldwell Presbyterian Church
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January 26, 2026 at 3:59 AM
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I'm watching LIVE now on YouTube: The M*rd3r of Alex Pretti & Cowardice of our Dem Party, guest Chase Franklin 🎙️ Radical Roots Ep 73

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#ResistAndH#ResistAndHeall#HealOurCulture
The M*rd3r of Alex Pretti & Cowardice of our Dem Party, guest Chase Franklin 🎙️ Radical Roots Ep 73
🎙️ Radical Roots Podcast – Episode 73: The Murder of Alex Pretti and the Cowardice of our Democratic Party with Guest: Chase Franklin (North Carolina Activist) 📅 January 25, 2026 | 🕗 8:30 PM ET | 📍 Live from North Carolina 👨‍⚕️His Name: Alex Jeffrey Pretti 💔 -Saturday, Jan 24. Minneapolis. 37-year-old ICU nurse at VA hospital. U.S. citizen. Legal gun owner. NO criminal record. -Shot and killed by Border Patrol. -Border Patrol Commander: agents are "the victims." -SECOND fatal shooting in Minneapolis in 3 weeks. 🗳️ Will Democrats find their spine? - What are NC Dems saying about ICE/CBP and Alex Pretti? - Don Davis voted YES for ICE funding—any backlash? - Are NC Dems organizing anything? - Could Minnesota's shutdown happen in NC? 📢 Join the Movement: 💬 Drop your thoughts below 📲 Follow: @RadicalRootsPodcast on IG, Threads, Bluesky 🔔 Subscribe & hit the bell 📩 [email protected] 🌐 https://radicalroots.us and DONATE #RadicalRootsPodcast #blackandbrown #solidarity #coalition #RadicalRoots #KiethPorter #SilverioVillegasGarcia #AlexPretti #ReneeGood #DonDavis #ChaseRanklin #NCDemocrats #Obama
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January 26, 2026 at 1:30 AM
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"You had me at cinnamon."

Oven Apple Crisp

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#CookWithWes
A close-up, high-angle shot of a golden-brown fruit crumble or cobbler served in a clear glass baking dish. The dessert features tender, sliced fruit—likely apples or pears—baked in a bubbly, syrupy glaze and topped with a rustic, textured layer of toasted walnuts and spiced crumble. The surface is glistening and caramelized, with visible hints of cinnamon and sugar throughout.
January 26, 2026 at 1:08 AM
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Frosty is coming back… and unfortunately, he's coming with a vengeance…

Winter storm wave 2 starts for us in the next couple hours, but this time it looks like freezing rain… #CommPrep
A high-contrast composite weather radar map displays a large storm system moving across the Southeastern United States, centered over the Carolinas, Georgia, and Virginia. A wide band of pink shading, indicating wintry mix or ice, stretches from northern Georgia through Charlotte and up into Virginia. To the west, vibrant greens and yellows represent heavy rain moving through Alabama and Georgia, while the weather widget in the upper right confirms a temperature of 25°F in Charlotte with a 90% chance of wintry precipitation.
January 25, 2026 at 9:05 PM
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Read my new post: "Death Squads in the USA"

open.substack.com/pub/resista...

#ResistAndHeal
A four-panel political comic strip titled with yellow headers. The first panel, "NIGHTMARE," depicts a fearful man hiding from masked "GOV. SQUADS" and ICE agents in a dystopian city. The second, "CONGRESS, ACT!", shows two determined politicians in front of the U.S. Capitol building holding a gavel and a banner reading "IMPEACH & CONVICT!" The third panel, "POLLS SAY...", displays a cracked monitor with a pie chart showing a 60% disapproval rating, captioned "SADLY, MANY DO." The final panel, "EQUAL JUSTICE," features the scales of justice with a small, crowned figure in a suit being outweighed by a large group of diverse people, accompanied by the slogans "STAND UP TO FASCISM!" and "NO ONE ABOVE THE LAW."
January 25, 2026 at 3:36 AM
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Check out my new video: "Preparing for the Big Ice Storm - Essential Tips & Personal Preparations" (7 min)

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#prepper#preppera#preparationr#IceStorm #winters#winterstormt#generatora#NorthCarolinae#CommPrep
A comic book style illustration used as a video thumbnail features a smiling man in a beanie and glasses giving a thumbs-up, next to two golden retrievers in a snowy backyard. Behind them, a house is covered in icicles, and a generator and chainsaw are staged under a canopy tent. Large blue text at the top reads "PREPARING FOR THE BIG ICE STORM."
January 24, 2026 at 10:56 PM
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(1/2) Helpful, practical and timely video from Chris (City Prepping) - “How to Survive A Winter Power Outage and Stay Warm
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yriC...

He also shares a free “Extreme Weather Survival Guide” with good tips:
cityprepping.com/weather-shel...
This comic-style infographic, titled "Practical Tips to Survive a Winter Power Outage," provides eight illustrated steps for emergency preparedness. The guide covers sealing home drafts with caulk or foam, testing essential equipment like generators and alarms, and creating a "warm room" by isolating a small space and pitching an indoor tent. It further advises layering clothing effectively, utilizing safe heat sources like hot water bottles, and assembling a winter emergency kit. The final panels emphasize developing a formal survival plan—including pipe protection—and stocking a minimum three-week supply of non-perishable food and water.
January 24, 2026 at 3:52 AM
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I vibe coded a local server "Typing Bee" application for keyboarding practice today:
github.com/wfryer/typing-bee

#edtech #edtechS#edtechSRb#AId#VibeCodingi#MediaLiti#MediaLiteracy
A diverse group of students eagerly participates in a "Typing Bee" competition in a festive classroom decorated with balloons and banners. The children sit at long tables using vibrant, colorful laptops while a large screen at the front displays a leaderboard and bee graphics. Encouraging speech bubbles like "You got this!" and "Nice wpm!" float above the students, highlighting a positive and supportive learning environment.
January 23, 2026 at 9:20 PM
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Seizing Greenland is Stupid and Self-Destructive

open.substack.com/pub/resista...

For curated news links and occasional commentary from me please bookmark:
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#ResistAndHeal
A four-panel political comic strip focusing on Greenland and the NATO alliance. The first panel shows Greenland with a US flag at the Thule base and a NATO shield, noting "19 past bases." The second shows a US military officer pointing to a map of Greenland, asserting "treaty rights" to move troops. The third depicts caricatures of Chinese and Russian leaders looming over Greenland, where a red "Article 5" button sits ready to trigger an "immediate response" from NATO jets and ships. In the final panel, Vladimir Putin smiles while breaking a chain labeled "NATO Alliance," as a concerned Uncle Sam stands near a sign pointing toward a "tragic & self-destructive path" under a stormy sky.
January 22, 2026 at 11:27 AM
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It's day 3 of the #WorldEconomicForum in #Davos. @theglobeandmail.com shares some of the "highlights" from Trump's speech. Follow what's happening and what people are saying about it with @marcimccue.bsky.social's #SurfFeed.

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U.S. President Donald Trump repeated demands for control over Greenland in a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, which included a swipe at Prime Minister Mark Carney and that "Canada lives because of the United States.”

Read the full story:
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January 21, 2026 at 6:45 PM
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The Confederacy is ruling America.
Trump: The Anti-Lincoln
On emergency power, constitutional preservation, and the regime crisis now unfolding
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January 4, 2026 at 2:40 PM
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Please join us LIVE tonight (Jan 21st) at 9pm ET / 8pm CT / 7pm MT / 6pm PT for Episode 367!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9kLH...

Also remember to subscribe to us on Substack and in your favorite podcast app:
edtechsr.substack.com

#edtech #edtechSR ##edtecht#edtechSRt#MediaLit #MediaLiteracy
Promotional graphic for Episode 367 of "The EdTech Situation Room" podcast, dated January 21, 2026. The image features a central blue microphone logo surrounded by icons representing artificial intelligence and educational technology, with headshots of the hosts in the top corners. It includes the tagline "Where technology news meets educational analysis" and announces a YouTube Live broadcast at 9 p.m. ET (8 p.m. CT / 7 p.m. MT / 6 p.m. PT). The podcast’s title and website, edtechSR.com, are displayed prominently at the bottom.
January 22, 2026 at 12:23 AM
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"…Is it lawful to do good or to do harm on the sabbath, to save life or to kill?…"
‭‭Mark‬ ‭3‬:‭4‬ ‭NRSV‬‬
bible.com/bible/2016/mrk.3.4....

Stretch Out Your Hand - Pray As You Go prayasyougo.org/prayer/stretc...

#Jesus #JesusFollower #dw4jc
A square image features the biblical quote, “...Is it lawful to do good or to do harm on the sabbath, to save life or to kill?...” from Mark 3:4, written in white sans-serif text against a dark, moody background. The scene is softly illuminated by several lit candles, including two small gold-speckled votives in the foreground and a larger, thick pink pillar candle to the right. In the blurred background, a purple ceramic jar with a snowflake cutout pattern glows from within, casting a warm light onto the reflective surface below.
January 21, 2026 at 11:03 AM
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(1/2) The most important speech about the international order I have heard in my lifetime: youtu.be/dTvFnC-oFGw?si=SKwhF...

(Canada's Prime Minister, Mark Carney, at the World Economic Forum, 20 Jan 2026)

#politics #econo#politicsb#economicso#globalordert#conflicta#military
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January 21, 2026 at 10:24 AM
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(1/2) May God be with us all as we enter into this next phase of international geopolitics. I pray that leaders in our US Congress will finally act to remove Donald Trump from office. His reckless decisions not only threaten the dissolution of NATO and the post World War II international order, but
January 20, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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My 5 minute video "A Word of Hope" from last week on Jan 13th (
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBV5J...

#Hope #Main#Hopeo#MaintainHoperough all my recent video updates by clicking the "Wes' Video Updates" button at the top:
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A Word of Hope #WisdomWithWes
An encouraging word from January 13, 2026 before school. Check out all the videos in my "Wisdom with Wes" playlist on: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcCkQ9mj_ok-Kl-3F7YTnDPZUn1NCWUfQ Check out my video updates as well as news links, commentary, and food blog posts on "News with Wes Fryer" on: https://news.wesfryer.com (The site updates every 30 minutes.) More links to connect and learn with me (Wes Fryer) are on: https://wesfryer.com/after/
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January 20, 2026 at 2:53 AM
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Friday night I cooked "Crockpot Corned Beef and Cabbage!" Check out my recipe:
food.wesfryer.com/2026/01/19/...

This was mighty tasty!

#cooking #CookWithWes #recipe #CornedB#cookingb#CookWithWes
A close-up shot features a serving of corned beef and cabbage in a decorative blue and white bowl with a checkered rim. The bowl contains thick, tender slices of pinkish-red corned beef alongside several pieces of soft, pale green cabbage, all resting in a clear, savory broth. The dish is presented on a green textured tablecloth.
January 20, 2026 at 2:45 AM
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Congratulations everyone, Big Brother wasn’t imposed on you, you bought Big Brother on Prime Day and installed him yourselves.
January 19, 2026 at 1:57 PM
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(1/2) Lots more updates on my vibe-coded “News with Wes Fryer” website:
news.wesfryer.com

I used ‘regular’ Claude AI as well as Claude Code for the first time. PHP and html only, no backend database. GitHub code and documentation on:
github.com/wfryer/news-...

Please check it out and
A vibrant, futuristic cartoon banner for "News with Wes Fryer" depicts a caricature of Wes in a pink patterned shirt interacting with a holographic display from his smartwatch. Set against a bright cityscape filled with flying saucers and sci-fi architecture, the scene features various media icons including Flipboard, Mastodon, Substack, and YouTube. A golden retriever stands near the center, while digital billboards display logos for "Heal Our Culture" and "Resist and Heal" amidst screens showing data charts and whimsical alien characters.
January 19, 2026 at 7:59 PM
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Beautiful frost this morning.

(And unusual for us in the central Piedmont of North Carolina.) Had to get our cars started early to defrost!
Frost covered leaves
January 19, 2026 at 3:18 PM
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I'm thrilled to report that my vibe coded news aggregator "News with Wes Fryer" is up and running!
wesfryer.com/news/

I will be continuing to tweak this. Currently it includes a dynamic and reasonably well designed feed of Substack newsletters I subscribe to as well as my "shares" from Flipboard an
News with Wes Fryer
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January 19, 2026 at 3:02 PM