Cindy Ratzlaff
@cindyratzlaff.bsky.social
Author, former book publishing exec, speaker, video broadcaster. I post about grief, suicide loss, the fight for democracy and decency, cats, aging and happiness. I know. It’s complicated.
Need to be more active here because as censorship rolls out across other platforms, we need to be able to connect and communicate wherever possible.
September 18, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Need to be more active here because as censorship rolls out across other platforms, we need to be able to connect and communicate wherever possible.
This today is why Congress and administration officials should not be allowed to own and trade stocks. Guess who made buckets of money today with afore knowledge of the 90 Tarriff pause. Go ahead. I’ll wait.
April 9, 2025 at 7:04 PM
This today is why Congress and administration officials should not be allowed to own and trade stocks. Guess who made buckets of money today with afore knowledge of the 90 Tarriff pause. Go ahead. I’ll wait.
Is this year over yet?
April 4, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Is this year over yet?
Nationwide boycott of Amazon today through next Friday. Buy nothing. Can you do it?
March 7, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Nationwide boycott of Amazon today through next Friday. Buy nothing. Can you do it?
Will there be tariffs on those “Made in China” MAGA hats? I sure would giggle if there are.
March 4, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Will there be tariffs on those “Made in China” MAGA hats? I sure would giggle if there are.
I might be alone, but I’m tired of the endless calls to mobilize BY OUR CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS who need more money from us to do that. I want to see their leadership and plan. I gave to my limit to get them there. That was me mobilizing.
March 2, 2025 at 4:38 PM
I might be alone, but I’m tired of the endless calls to mobilize BY OUR CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS who need more money from us to do that. I want to see their leadership and plan. I gave to my limit to get them there. That was me mobilizing.
Couldn’t attend a rally or protest today. Here’s what you can do. Make three calls. Call both of your Senators and your congressperson. Have three points ready to address. Mine are: firing air traffic controllers makes us less safe. Firing FBI agents makes us less safe. Turning the 1/2
February 17, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Couldn’t attend a rally or protest today. Here’s what you can do. Make three calls. Call both of your Senators and your congressperson. Have three points ready to address. Mine are: firing air traffic controllers makes us less safe. Firing FBI agents makes us less safe. Turning the 1/2
Since you won’t see it on MSM, know that people are making their voices heard.
Big, growing crowd just west of the U.S. Capitol protesting Trump, Musk and DOGE on President’s Day. “Hey Congress, grow a spine,” they shout, gathering for a rally around the reflecting pool.
February 17, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Since you won’t see it on MSM, know that people are making their voices heard.
I trust Clay’s suggestions AND I encourage you to look at each account to see if they fit the algorithm you’re trying to cultivate.
January 20, 2025 at 11:14 AM
I trust Clay’s suggestions AND I encourage you to look at each account to see if they fit the algorithm you’re trying to cultivate.
We once believed, as a society, that sexual abuse of children was unacceptable. We believed that adjudicated felons should not hold public office. We held common courtesy in public as an appropriate behavior. We publicly shamed or shunned those who did not conform to those norms. 1/2
January 18, 2025 at 1:16 PM
We once believed, as a society, that sexual abuse of children was unacceptable. We believed that adjudicated felons should not hold public office. We held common courtesy in public as an appropriate behavior. We publicly shamed or shunned those who did not conform to those norms. 1/2
This made me snort coffee on my short.
Greenland expresses surprise that Trump would move his inauguration indoors during shorts weather.
January 17, 2025 at 11:15 PM
This made me snort coffee on my short.
The immoral act of denying cancer patients access to life saving drugs by way of price gouging is breathtaking.
January 16, 2025 at 1:27 PM
The immoral act of denying cancer patients access to life saving drugs by way of price gouging is breathtaking.
To keep top of mind.
Here’s a (very long) fact sheet on the Biden Administration’s record of accomplishments. Please feel free to share this ahead of his Farewell Address to the Nation from the Oval Office tonight at 8 pm EST. 🇺🇸
The Biden-Harris Administration Record | The White House
Letter from President BidenFour years ago, we stood in a winter of peril and a winter of possibilities. We were in the grip of the worst pandemic in a
www.whitehouse.gov
January 15, 2025 at 6:43 PM
To keep top of mind.
On a lighter note.
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January 11, 2025 at 9:09 PM
On a lighter note.
Reading the conclusion of a book series that is so intense I have to keep stopping to take a break. And then I can’t wait to get back to it. The Dryad Storm by Laurie Forest is the conclusion to The Black Witch saga and I 💚🌳🪄it.
January 10, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Reading the conclusion of a book series that is so intense I have to keep stopping to take a break. And then I can’t wait to get back to it. The Dryad Storm by Laurie Forest is the conclusion to The Black Witch saga and I 💚🌳🪄it.
Atticus is anxiously awaiting the outcome of today’s sentencing of the felon who shall be named.
January 10, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Atticus is anxiously awaiting the outcome of today’s sentencing of the felon who shall be named.
Happy Felon sentencing eve to those who celebrate 🎉
January 10, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Happy Felon sentencing eve to those who celebrate 🎉
He is an agent of chaos who craves attention. He will continue to create havoc. Our job is to survive so we can bear witness to how the rule of law is supposed to work once this is over. We’re the reconstruction effort.
January 9, 2025 at 12:47 AM
He is an agent of chaos who craves attention. He will continue to create havoc. Our job is to survive so we can bear witness to how the rule of law is supposed to work once this is over. We’re the reconstruction effort.
I’m ready to shake the dust off this year off my boots.
December 31, 2024 at 2:31 PM
I’m ready to shake the dust off this year off my boots.
My family all subscribe to the George Costanza method of finding parking spots. Go to the exact location you want and then make concentric circles until you find a spot. #lessonsfromSeinfeld
December 29, 2024 at 3:19 PM
My family all subscribe to the George Costanza method of finding parking spots. Go to the exact location you want and then make concentric circles until you find a spot. #lessonsfromSeinfeld
Had lunch with my brother in law and family yesterday and was humbled and inspired by his commitment to resistance. He canceled his Amazon Prime account, stopped shopping completely in his deep red county and drives one county over to give his money to a blue county. 1/2
December 28, 2024 at 10:58 AM
Had lunch with my brother in law and family yesterday and was humbled and inspired by his commitment to resistance. He canceled his Amazon Prime account, stopped shopping completely in his deep red county and drives one county over to give his money to a blue county. 1/2
Bookmarking this important read.
(🎁) GIFT ARTICLE: On Christmas Eve, this staggeringly important series of late-October-2024 revelations by the conservative WSJ regarding lies Elon Musk told to America about his relationship with Vladimir Putin must be read by everyone.
The timeline here suggests a compromised incoming government.
The timeline here suggests a compromised incoming government.
Exclusive | Elon Musk’s Secret Conversations With Vladimir Putin
Regular contacts between world’s richest man and America’s chief antagonist raise security concerns. Topics include geopolitics, business and personal matters.
www.wsj.com
December 24, 2024 at 11:35 PM
Bookmarking this important read.
I may, or may not, have stopped at our local family owned candy shop and purchased all of my favorite holiday candies under the guise of gifts for family that lives in my house. (I am not ashamed)
December 24, 2024 at 6:41 PM
I may, or may not, have stopped at our local family owned candy shop and purchased all of my favorite holiday candies under the guise of gifts for family that lives in my house. (I am not ashamed)