This is a word of warning to all of us. Left, right, or anything else.

Constantly reevaluating and learning.

(Please forgive the offensive/outdated use of some words, I'm hoping the overall sentiment will resonate.)
Just found a journal of my father's, written during his Vietnam enlistment, in barracks in Panama in 1968. Thought the timing was aprops, considering MLK day and that other THING happening.

Mr. Hudson wears many hats around our place.

Sushi, an absolute picture of grace and dignity, in the greenhouse thoroughly enjoying the catnip trimmings.

Mr. Hudson and his comically oversized ear would like to remind everyone to stay vigilant, and enjoy the sun while it shines.

The 4 year old said "Look Mama! I put da baby Jesus on a fidget spinner so he won't be fussy and cry!!"

So tender. But now I'm mentally using that as a kinda-swear word, in a rich southern accent. E.g. "Oh Sweet Baby Jesus on a Fidget Spinner, would you go wash them grubby little hands!"

The Dewey decimal system at our library has a dark sense of humor. "Your Career in the Marines" immediately followed by "When Someone in the Family Drinks Too Much."

As the spouse of a Prior Marine, yes, I absolutely laughed.

We got Sushi and Ginger together from the same rescue litter. They cycle between trying to rip one another to tatters (along with the rest of the house) and striking the most ridiculously sweet cuddly poses.

The ever regal Mr. Hudson, sporting his eveningware and feeling nostalgic about his afternoon biscuit. Gone too soon.

My TLDR re: politics

Can you channel your rage into something positive?

For example, what can you do to help immigrants, trans people, women in need of an abortion, teens, people w/ disabilities, the homeless?

An hour of volunteering is more impactful than a week of raging online.

Mr. Hudson now has a full blown fan club. One felt so deeply moved as to knit 2 sweaters for his tiny naked body. This is the casual afternoon outfit.

Offering up his wee tender belly for scritches and loves after a full 90 minutes of cruel abandonment (aka errands).

A few pictures from the Northern Oregon Coast "King Tides" this weekend, taken with just a middly-ok camera phone. Quite the chest-pounding crashes, plus humpback whale sightings!