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Author of Split and Chasing Shadows. (Knopf BFYR). Adj Professor at Hamline University’s MFA in writing for children and YA. Obsessed with all things bunny on bluesky.
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They say it can’t be done, but here we are, California is generated 106% of California’s entire state electricity demand from renewables. California has a population bigger that 154 other countries around the world. It’s the 4th largest economy, in the world. Let that sink in. #energysky #greensky

I’d like the alfalfa and the carrots. Oh what the hell, throw in a parsnip. Room 8647

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Oregon! You're getting closer to protecting the right to read! Contact your House Reps & urge them to vote for SB 1098! olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/C...

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It's Friday... And on Fridays we dance 💃🕺 📽️The Nicholas Brothers in "Stormy Weather" (1943)

Me, eating cheesecake

TGIF

In English, we call it veal.

This too shall pass. Something I needed to remind myself of today. Hope it helps you too

Three things made the US a rich and powerful nation: the rule of law, its science & innovation system, and openness to foreign talent. Remarkable how Trump has taken a sledgehammer to all three. No enemy of this country could do more.

Friends in New Hampshire! Have you contacted Governor Ayotte yet? newhampshirebulletin.com/2025/05/21/b...

On my walk this evening I saw 5 rabbits. This is my new rating system. Walk tonight earned 5 bunnies.

🚨 If you’d like to leave a comment on the FDA’s proposed regulation limiting COVID boosters to people with preexisting conditions or 65+, go here ASAP: www.regulations.gov/commenton/FD...

Timeline cleanse

Please join us + tell teens who may be interested: We still have quite a few openings in the program and access funds are available to help offset the cost of tuition! ✌🏽✨✨

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This is the future of book recommendations when libraries are defunded and dismantled. Trained professionals are removed in exchange for this made up, inaccurate garbage. Are you fighting yet?

I submitted my comment opposing the restriction of Covid vaccines. Took me literally two minutes - I just said "Covid vaccines have saved countless lives. Limiting access to them will do the opposite." Please leave a comment if you can.

Sunrise. Mt. Hood in the distance. December 2023. 💙💜🧡

The Nile from the International Space Station:

“Anti-woke” is just a different term for racism and sexism

SCOTUS needs to read Warsan Shire

In the clearest indication yet that the world is ending, I’m early to an appointment.

And a man who has been held liable for sexual assault is president.

In a world of terrible daily news, this one still hits hard. Definitely one of the best presidents in my lifetime.

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The Portland sky painter deserves an award