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Meet Grumpy Gus. Chronically unimpressed, hard to please, dramatic. So imagine my surprise when I try a new spot in the house and he's suddenly blooming a flower! I have had him for YEARS, no flower. Sometimes it’s not about trying harder, but finding the right environment so we can finally bloom.
February 7, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Meet Grumpy Gus. Chronically unimpressed, hard to please, dramatic. So imagine my surprise when I try a new spot in the house and he's suddenly blooming a flower! I have had him for YEARS, no flower. Sometimes it’s not about trying harder, but finding the right environment so we can finally bloom.
Happy Black History Month! This month is an opportunity to celebrate Black leaders, artists, scholars, organizers, and everyday changemakers. We must continue doing the work of building a more just and inclusive world. Shout out to the Obamas- two people not in the Epstein files. #blackhistorymonth
February 7, 2026 at 5:18 AM
Happy Black History Month! This month is an opportunity to celebrate Black leaders, artists, scholars, organizers, and everyday changemakers. We must continue doing the work of building a more just and inclusive world. Shout out to the Obamas- two people not in the Epstein files. #blackhistorymonth
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Adults with the pressure of careers, responsibilities, and societal expectations often forget what they knew as children: meaning is found in the simple, joyful moments of everyday life. Here are 3 ways to reclaim that sense of purpose.
January 30, 2026 at 5:25 PM
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At times like this, silence and “business as usual” can become part of the harm. Nonviolent protests help communities state, "This is not okay!" Jan 30 is being named a national day of action- Step back from work, school, and shopping as a way to denounce ICE/ DHS and the harm it's caused.
January 29, 2026 at 8:53 PM
At times like this, silence and “business as usual” can become part of the harm. Nonviolent protests help communities state, "This is not okay!" Jan 30 is being named a national day of action- Step back from work, school, and shopping as a way to denounce ICE/ DHS and the harm it's caused.
If you are a medical or mental health care worker, please check out this link and add your name to protect your patients. 🙏💙 secure.ngpvan.com/Q55AaJMYrEme...
Tell Congress: Physicians and Nurses Demand ICE Out of Hospitals Now
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January 28, 2026 at 5:03 PM
If you are a medical or mental health care worker, please check out this link and add your name to protect your patients. 🙏💙 secure.ngpvan.com/Q55AaJMYrEme...
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This is progress, but we are not letting up.
Demand your Senators vote no on a bill that would keep funding ICE while doing nothing to keep us safe from these out of control federal agents. Take action at aclu.org/stop_ice_attacks-
Demand your Senators vote no on a bill that would keep funding ICE while doing nothing to keep us safe from these out of control federal agents. Take action at aclu.org/stop_ice_attacks-
January 27, 2026 at 3:46 AM
This is progress, but we are not letting up.
Demand your Senators vote no on a bill that would keep funding ICE while doing nothing to keep us safe from these out of control federal agents. Take action at aclu.org/stop_ice_attacks-
Demand your Senators vote no on a bill that would keep funding ICE while doing nothing to keep us safe from these out of control federal agents. Take action at aclu.org/stop_ice_attacks-
Part of life and mastering movement is knowing when it's important to be still. Luna is an excellent partner in both. 🐴🌕☀️
January 27, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Part of life and mastering movement is knowing when it's important to be still. Luna is an excellent partner in both. 🐴🌕☀️
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While preparing to horse ride, I caught this rainbow shine through the darkest of skies as it started to rain. Don't let hard things cancel out hope. Beauty can still exist in the midst of pain. Sometimes the rainbow doesn’t appear after the storm, but shines right in the middle of it for us. 🌈
January 25, 2026 at 4:01 AM
While preparing to horse ride, I caught this rainbow shine through the darkest of skies as it started to rain. Don't let hard things cancel out hope. Beauty can still exist in the midst of pain. Sometimes the rainbow doesn’t appear after the storm, but shines right in the middle of it for us. 🌈
How do you interact with your AI? Is it similar or different to how you treat people? I asked my ChatGPT to "create an image based on how I treat you?" It gave back this, which is a perfect reflection of how I feel about it. It even picked up on my coffee, plants, and therapist-cardigan. 🤣
January 24, 2026 at 3:17 AM
How do you interact with your AI? Is it similar or different to how you treat people? I asked my ChatGPT to "create an image based on how I treat you?" It gave back this, which is a perfect reflection of how I feel about it. It even picked up on my coffee, plants, and therapist-cardigan. 🤣
“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter." Martin Luther King Jr.
These words were a call to action that apply today. Protecting our rights, engaging, and caring for one another is how we honor his legacy. 💙💙💙
These words were a call to action that apply today. Protecting our rights, engaging, and caring for one another is how we honor his legacy. 💙💙💙
January 19, 2026 at 2:52 AM
“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter." Martin Luther King Jr.
These words were a call to action that apply today. Protecting our rights, engaging, and caring for one another is how we honor his legacy. 💙💙💙
These words were a call to action that apply today. Protecting our rights, engaging, and caring for one another is how we honor his legacy. 💙💙💙
This 👇👇👇. Find what you are able and willing to do in the effort and do it. It doesn't have to look a scripted way. It all adds up to making a difference as long as you do something.
January 15, 2026 at 11:32 PM
This 👇👇👇. Find what you are able and willing to do in the effort and do it. It doesn't have to look a scripted way. It all adds up to making a difference as long as you do something.
In times of injustice, rage is not pathology. It is information and signals what is not okay. Courage helps us translate that information into action, care, and connection. Don't choose one or the other when both are needed to act mindfully. #injustice #ice #democracy #mentalhealth
January 15, 2026 at 5:44 PM
In times of injustice, rage is not pathology. It is information and signals what is not okay. Courage helps us translate that information into action, care, and connection. Don't choose one or the other when both are needed to act mindfully. #injustice #ice #democracy #mentalhealth
Many of us are feeling the strain of this moment- politically, socially, emotionally. Wellbeing comes from balance. Stay informed without becoming overwhelmed, take action without carrying everything alone, practice self-care without disengaging, and stay connected instead of isolating. 💙💙💙
January 13, 2026 at 8:08 PM
Many of us are feeling the strain of this moment- politically, socially, emotionally. Wellbeing comes from balance. Stay informed without becoming overwhelmed, take action without carrying everything alone, practice self-care without disengaging, and stay connected instead of isolating. 💙💙💙
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We mourn the loss of Renee Good and extend our solidarity to her family and all those affected by this act of violence.
#Women are frequently at the forefront of resistance movements, providing leadership and courage while facing disproportionate levels of state violence.
#Women are frequently at the forefront of resistance movements, providing leadership and courage while facing disproportionate levels of state violence.
January 9, 2026 at 1:54 AM
We mourn the loss of Renee Good and extend our solidarity to her family and all those affected by this act of violence.
#Women are frequently at the forefront of resistance movements, providing leadership and courage while facing disproportionate levels of state violence.
#Women are frequently at the forefront of resistance movements, providing leadership and courage while facing disproportionate levels of state violence.
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The Trump administration has proposed 2 rules that will prevent transgender youth from accessing essential gender affirming health care.
Sign this petition and tell the Department of Health and Human Services: Hands off our health care.
Sign this petition and tell the Department of Health and Human Services: Hands off our health care.
Tell HHS: Hands Off Our Care
Take action with ACLU People Power!
act.aclu.org
January 7, 2026 at 4:34 PM
The Trump administration has proposed 2 rules that will prevent transgender youth from accessing essential gender affirming health care.
Sign this petition and tell the Department of Health and Human Services: Hands off our health care.
Sign this petition and tell the Department of Health and Human Services: Hands off our health care.
It's the Year of the Horse! Learning to ride later in life taught me it's never too late to move toward what calls you. Year of the horse feels like an invitation to choose courage, momentum, and freedom- one step at a time. 🐎
January 6, 2026 at 3:13 AM
It's the Year of the Horse! Learning to ride later in life taught me it's never too late to move toward what calls you. Year of the horse feels like an invitation to choose courage, momentum, and freedom- one step at a time. 🐎
"Your life does not get better by chance. It gets better by change." - Jim Rohn. The start of a new year is a great time to make the changes to make your life better. What changes would you make? 💙🫶🤩
January 4, 2026 at 8:19 PM
"Your life does not get better by chance. It gets better by change." - Jim Rohn. The start of a new year is a great time to make the changes to make your life better. What changes would you make? 💙🫶🤩
Happy New Year! Hopefully you had a wonderful holiday season. For 2026, goals don’t have to be about doing more.
They can be about aligning, simplifying, and choosing what actually matters to you. Spend time thinking about what you want this year and set intentions that honor both heart and mind. 💙
They can be about aligning, simplifying, and choosing what actually matters to you. Spend time thinking about what you want this year and set intentions that honor both heart and mind. 💙
January 1, 2026 at 10:27 PM
Happy New Year! Hopefully you had a wonderful holiday season. For 2026, goals don’t have to be about doing more.
They can be about aligning, simplifying, and choosing what actually matters to you. Spend time thinking about what you want this year and set intentions that honor both heart and mind. 💙
They can be about aligning, simplifying, and choosing what actually matters to you. Spend time thinking about what you want this year and set intentions that honor both heart and mind. 💙
For those celebrating Hanukkah, may these nights of light offer moments of calm, reflection, and care. Wishing you warmth, meaning, and light for the days ahead. 🕯️💙
December 19, 2025 at 4:59 PM
For those celebrating Hanukkah, may these nights of light offer moments of calm, reflection, and care. Wishing you warmth, meaning, and light for the days ahead. 🕯️💙
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Human rights should not be political. #humanrightsday
December 11, 2025 at 4:43 AM
Human rights should not be political. #humanrightsday
I've only recently developed a green thumb. This plant in my office started blooming this week when the weather has been coldest. It's a lovely reminder that growth isn't always predictable and often shows up when conditions feel hardest. Sometimes we bloom in the coldest of seasons. 🌷❄️💙
December 3, 2025 at 6:54 PM
I've only recently developed a green thumb. This plant in my office started blooming this week when the weather has been coldest. It's a lovely reminder that growth isn't always predictable and often shows up when conditions feel hardest. Sometimes we bloom in the coldest of seasons. 🌷❄️💙
The Thanksgiving holiday is a time when many people reflect on gratitude. It’s also a day that can feel complicated, stressful, and/ or heavy. Wishing you moments of joy, grounding, remembrance, warmth, and care in whatever this time looks like for you. ✨
November 26, 2025 at 6:30 PM
The Thanksgiving holiday is a time when many people reflect on gratitude. It’s also a day that can feel complicated, stressful, and/ or heavy. Wishing you moments of joy, grounding, remembrance, warmth, and care in whatever this time looks like for you. ✨
Unacknowledged emotions will never just go away. They leak out at unexpected times in unhealthy ways, they cause health problems, they block out the good emotions. Try to love yourself enough to listen to your emotions- they are there to help even when they feel like they are hurting.
November 25, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Unacknowledged emotions will never just go away. They leak out at unexpected times in unhealthy ways, they cause health problems, they block out the good emotions. Try to love yourself enough to listen to your emotions- they are there to help even when they feel like they are hurting.
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For those LGBTQ+ people who are unable to spend Thanksgiving with family due to rejection, please know you are worthy of unconditional love and acceptance.
November 25, 2025 at 5:36 PM
For those LGBTQ+ people who are unable to spend Thanksgiving with family due to rejection, please know you are worthy of unconditional love and acceptance.