Stephen Miller looks like a sickly Victorian child whose only hobby is squeezing hamsters to d**th.

I just realized that Marjorie Taylor Greene looks like Nicolas Cage in Longlegs and I will never be able to see her in any other way.

A thought that comforted me today is that despite the current administration’s best efforts, the cat’s already out of the bag RE: the work many have done to unlearn the bigoted beliefs we were all raised with. To commit to educating ourselves on what this county was founded on…

Kendrick Lamar is America’s only hope.

Very important notes taken from my writing group with @vytasj.bsky.social and Sarah who does not have Bluesky

“Some of you may die, but it’s a sacrifice I am willing to make” - Lord Farquaad

Just a reminder that in a few months’ time, trees will blossom and spring flowers will bloom and we’ll be reminded once more of the beauty that surrounds us, even amidst our collective pain.

Gulf of Mexico

Me, 30 minutes ago: I’m not feeling a super intense workout today so I think I’ll just do Pilates.

Me, 29 minutes ago: I HATE THIS INSTRUCTOR AND MYSELF AND THE WORLD.

How do we keep ourselves sane and safe at the same time?

How do we keep hope alive without burying our heads in the sand?

I’m legitimately asking, so if anyone has any thoughts, I’m all ears. (Eyes?)

Please consider signing this petition! UNCA is not being honest about their intentions for this land and this will have a huge negative impact on my neighborhood as well as cause more deforestation after Asheville already lost 40% of its tree cover following Helene.

Here’s another:

I’m not religious anymore, but the Jesus I grew up learning about would approve of none of this.

I’d like to believe this is the Strongman’s dying breath
The last release of his devastating roar
Before he grows feeble
And withers away into obscurity
One last display of ferocity
Before the powerlessness of death descends upon him (1)

These words feel so empty, but please remember to take care of yourself today, and every day. In whatever way you can. You can’t fight tyranny when your heart and soul are depleted. And if you still have either of those, this world needs you more than ever.

As the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. wisely said, "Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter." Today and every day, I pledge to never silence my voice in the fight for what is right, and I will continue to march in the path he forged toward justice.

For Booksky 📚

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