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Writer (Always). Teacher (now retired). Musician (fairly often). Artist (occasionally). Spouse (always). Father (always). Friend (hopefully to several people)
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Another strong woman speaks the TRUTH…

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Elon Musk doesn’t care about government efficiency – and here’s the proof.

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The markets are crashing, we can't afford eggs anymore, the economy is shrinking, our allies are abandoning us... But we'll always have the Gulf of America.

submitted 2 days ago • 1445 comments

That went downhill quickly.

submitted 2 days ago • 368 comments

💙 if you stand with UKRAINE? 🇺🇦

submitted 5 days ago • 474 comments

Played around with a critter doodle today. Made a smaller but similar style drawing to one of my popular larger pieces. Might do another today or tomorrow. I miss doing goofy stuff like this. 🎨 #art

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Donald Trump is treating the destruction of a democracy as a political show — throwing Ukraine to the wolves and doing a favor for Putin. It's shameful and dangerous. I've been to Ukraine, as have many Senate Republicans. I hope they speak up. Millions of lives are at stake.

submitted 5 days ago • 494 comments

I have covered presidential politics for 40 years. This was the most juvenile display by a President and Vice President I have ever seen. Other presidents treated their enemies with more respect. This is a low point and a dark day for the US. Totally embarrassing.

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This....

submitted 8 days ago • 670 comments

While the bird flu gets worse and egg prices skyrocket, Trump’s team fired employees who were working on the bird flu response. Now, they’re frantically trying to reverse course. This is the opposite of efficiency.

submitted 7 days ago • 103 comments

Decided to change it up today and play around with some watercolor and ink critter illustrations. They aren’t perfect, but they’re cute and I like em. #artsky 🎨

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This breaks my heart … Roberta Flack was a major part of the soundtrack of my youth. “First Take” was one of the very first LPs I bought with my own money as a young teen. Rest in peace and power, dear Queen. variety.com/2025/music/n...

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💥 BREAKING: At John Deere's annual shareholders meeting today, shareholders overwhelmingly rejected an anti-DEI proposal brought by the same group that targeted Costco and Apple. An anti-DEI proposal from the NCPPR received less than 1 percent of votes. Deere shareholders: DEI is in. Bigots are out

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More and more, it appears that the orange felon president (OFP) is just a hand puppet for the actual president, Elon Muskrat.

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This hits hard.

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I Stand With Ukraine 🇺🇦

submitted 13 days ago • 441 comments

Please read and share. But especially share with folks that might not realize how critical Section 504 is to so many people. I tried to write a simple clear explanation at the break. I hope it reaches some people who aren't already on our side. Gift link: www.startribune.com/why-are-repu...

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gulfof.mapquest.com?name=Ignorance

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It was an honor to sign the guest book in the home of Anne Frank. I was here as a younger man and thought about her life as a dark chapter of history. Today, I can’t help but think of her story as one of caution. Our world is fragile, and it’s incumbent on us not to break it.

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Tyranny requires your fear, your silence, and your compliance. Democracy requires your courage.

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President Zelenskyy has been one of the greatest leaders of our time, guiding Ukraine through the darkest period of its recent history, rising up to Russia’s unwarranted aggression, being an inspiration to the Ukrainian people and ensuring that Ukraine’s voice is heard on the world stage.

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Way back when Trump claimed he'd never heard of Project 2025. Strangely, he seems to be following the Project's plan closely. www.electoral-vote.com/evp2025/Item...

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European Parliament member 👇🏽

submitted 14 days ago • 923 comments

He’s not making up: news.bloomberglaw.com/banking-law/... Is this really what y’all voted for? 🫤 💰

submitted 15 days ago • 1261 comments

Gear Up For The Fight Of Your Life!!

submitted 17 days ago • 68 comments

Been there in the past. Sorry it happened to you also.

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Looking for something fun to do with the family this weekend? The inaugural Dayton Art Fair is being held at the Dayton Arcade hosted by The Contemporary Dayton. I’m proud to have been one of 28 artists selected to exhibit and sell my work at this event! Sat 11-6 and Sun 11-4. Pop by and say Hi! 🎨

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One thing Democratic leadership could do right now is to name an alternate HHS secretary--someone to provide ongoing public updates and health information. And do it for other departments too. Start showing voters what a Democratic government would look like--press conferences, speeches, all of it.

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Senator Alex Padilla on RFK Jr.: "During his confirmation hearing, Mr. Kennedy failed to show even a basic understanding of Medicaid...at one point he even seemed to confuse Medicaid and Medicare. Colleagues, I shouldn't have to say this: this is not a learn-on-the-job nomination." Exactly! 🔥🔥🔥

submitted 21 days ago • 20 comments

Yup. I've been online for 30+ years and the point I make frequently is that the version of me you see here is tuned for being online: It's me, but certain aspects of my personality are dialed up and others are dialed down, and some parts of my life don't make it online at all. Not false, just tuned.

submitted 20 days ago • 49 comments

A Valentine's Day deal on my audiobook, should you be interested... www.audiobooks.com/promotions/p...

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Dear media, No, Trump isn’t “signaling” that he “might” ignore the courts. He. Is. Ignoring. The. Fucking. Courts. The end. Do your damn job.

submitted 22 days ago • 637 comments

So after promising to focus on safety, they’ve gotten right down to work… on gender terminology?

submitted 23 days ago • 3191 comments

Bigots continue to bigot. “Darren Beattie, a former Trump speechwriter who was fired in 2018 for making a speech to white nationalists, has reportedly been appointed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio to fill a key role as acting undersecretary of state for public diplomacy.”

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WOW! Cory Booker isn't holding back! "There can be no bystanders in this fight. It is time that we understand the only thing necessary for wrong to triumph is for right to do nothing, for right to be silent."

submitted 23 days ago • 385 comments

👇🦋💪

submitted 23 days ago • 393 comments

More and more, it appears that the orange felon president (OFP) is just a hand puppet for the actual president, Elon Muskrat.

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Extremely honored to have been awarded “Best Pro Art” at the Capricon Art Show! Got a trophy and everything. I had a blast, met some really amazing creative folks that I hope to continue crossing paths with, and sold a good amount of the art I brought. Overall thanks for a great weekend Chicago!

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