woke up at 3 a.m. to see #popeleoxiv installed in a special Mass at the Vatican yesterday. Like his predecessor, he is showing the world that Christianity remains relevant in the 21st century. In these times of fear and discord, Jesus' message of love for all people is one of few that might help us.

We are the leaders we've been waiting for.

Don't forget: February 28 is #nospendFriday. We all need to do this to make an impact. Honestly, I don't like buying stuff anyway - I haven't had an Amazon account since 2009. I'll buy food and gas on Thursday, and the only money I'll spend is a cash donation to my contra dance group! :) #Iamin

Big oil and gas don't have a mandate. My Congresswoman Summer Lee here in western PA hasn't given up on the Earth - neither should any of us.

When a national government has been taken over by 1980's cartoon villains, we need, at the local level, millions of 1980's cartoon heroes. Go to your city or town council meetings! Find out what's happening! I went to mine last night (in Swissvale, Pennsylvania) and am so happy I did!

To my dear Canadian friends: "Nolite te bastardes carborundorum." - Margaret Atwood #buycanadian

Never never never give up.

a poem remembering the blizzard that hit my hometown of Buffalo, NY two years ago. Climate change affects us all.

Happy Buy Nothing Day to all! Alas, I do need to go to the grocery store to buy lasagna ingredients for my father's birthday dinner, but other than that, I am joyfully reflecting on many gifts received.