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Barb Wood
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Tree hugging nature lover. Proud mother of two amazing young women. Perpetually curious. 🌳🌍⚖️
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August 22, 2025 at 5:02 AM
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No matter how we choose to respond to these unthinkable, heartbreaking, destabilizing days, none of us are immune from the internal sh*t-kicking they bring—none of us.

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It's OK if You're Not Ok. No One Who's Paying Attention Right Now, is.
“How are you?” I asked my dear friend Julie, as she fell down into her chair across from me with a loud exhale.
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January 16, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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Do you remember smog days? I do—those times when we couldn’t play outside. I don’t want that for my kids.
January 17, 2025 at 2:04 AM
“DEI-hire” is the latest MAGA dog whistle/value signaling. It’s just another way for Maga’s to attempt to “hide” their racist, sexist or homophobic thoughts. We see you, you aren’t that clever.
COMMENTARY: FEMA's administrator, a longtime Coloradan, is being attacked as a "DEI hire" because she's a woman. Here's how we straight white guys, regardless of politics, should respond to that trendy slur. www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqX2...
January 17, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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I did all I could over the past year to avoid our nation winding up here.
Since we almost inexplicably now have, I refuse to kiss the ring or bend the knee or sell my soul, no matter how many already have or will end up doing so.
I refuse to normalize him.

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I Do Not Obey in Advance
I do not obey in advance.
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January 4, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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January 4, 2025 at 5:15 AM
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Someone said matt gaetz thought a “recess appointment” was where to meet his next date, and oh myyy
November 14, 2024 at 1:12 AM
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Matt Gaetz’ nickname is trending on Twitter.

(no joke)
November 14, 2024 at 2:57 AM
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November 13, 2024 at 11:29 AM
I love blue skies and blue mountains
Why Are the Blue Ridge Mountains Blue? | Our State
We could stare at the Blue Ridge Mountains all day, and now we’re taking a look at them on the molecular level as we uncover the answer to their blueness.
www.ourstate.com
November 12, 2024 at 3:49 AM