Shell Peters
@shellpeters1.bsky.social
Author. Gardner. Optimistic cynic. Warning: Contents under pressure.
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@ShellPeters@clacks.link
Very little brainpower today, so I'm going with a classic for Friday's #musicforthe2ndcrisis. Always amazing, still very relevant. Enjoy the groove. Remember that the world is what we make of it, and act accordingly.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBvn...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBvn...
What's Going On
YouTube video by Marvin Gaye - Topic
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February 13, 2026 at 7:24 PM
Very little brainpower today, so I'm going with a classic for Friday's #musicforthe2ndcrisis. Always amazing, still very relevant. Enjoy the groove. Remember that the world is what we make of it, and act accordingly.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBvn...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBvn...
A moment of funny for today. I relate to this one so very much, not least because I have had the reputation of "oh, it's you, you know your stuff, we're automatically bumping you up to the engineers" in multiple locations (personal) and jobs (professional).
xkcd.com/806/
xkcd.com/806/
Tech Support
xkcd.com
February 12, 2026 at 8:57 PM
A moment of funny for today. I relate to this one so very much, not least because I have had the reputation of "oh, it's you, you know your stuff, we're automatically bumping you up to the engineers" in multiple locations (personal) and jobs (professional).
xkcd.com/806/
xkcd.com/806/
Ugh. Grumpy this morning for a lot of reasons, including the credulity of the major media outlet headlines. Today's #musicforthe2ndcrisis is Aretha reminding all of us not to be foolish. Look. Listen. Speak out. Act and keep acting.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3j9D...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3j9D...
Aretha Franklin • “Chain Of Fools” • LIVE 1968 [Reelin' In The Years Archive]
YouTube video by ReelinInTheYears66
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February 12, 2026 at 7:09 PM
Ugh. Grumpy this morning for a lot of reasons, including the credulity of the major media outlet headlines. Today's #musicforthe2ndcrisis is Aretha reminding all of us not to be foolish. Look. Listen. Speak out. Act and keep acting.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3j9D...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3j9D...
It's that time...
Voters! Get out your nomination lists if you have them and go vote!
Writers! Remind us please please pretty please of your eligible works so we can remember, fill in gaps on our lists (or create them), and nominate you! #Hugos #HugoAwards
Voters! Get out your nomination lists if you have them and go vote!
Writers! Remind us please please pretty please of your eligible works so we can remember, fill in gaps on our lists (or create them), and nominate you! #Hugos #HugoAwards
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Hugo Awards!
Emails are going out to eligible nominators (those who became a member of LAcon V by January 31, 2026, or were a member of the Seattle Worldcon 2025) about how to set up their LAcon V virtual convention account.
Emails are going out to eligible nominators (those who became a member of LAcon V by January 31, 2026, or were a member of the Seattle Worldcon 2025) about how to set up their LAcon V virtual convention account.
February 12, 2026 at 4:23 AM
It's that time...
Voters! Get out your nomination lists if you have them and go vote!
Writers! Remind us please please pretty please of your eligible works so we can remember, fill in gaps on our lists (or create them), and nominate you! #Hugos #HugoAwards
Voters! Get out your nomination lists if you have them and go vote!
Writers! Remind us please please pretty please of your eligible works so we can remember, fill in gaps on our lists (or create them), and nominate you! #Hugos #HugoAwards
Need a little energy to get through Wednesday? Today's #musicforthe2ndcrisis has you covered. Remember, we can do it for ourselves - and each other - as so many already are.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=drGx...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=drGx...
Sisters Are Doin' It for Themselves (Remastered)
YouTube video by EurythmicsVEVO
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February 11, 2026 at 5:49 PM
Need a little energy to get through Wednesday? Today's #musicforthe2ndcrisis has you covered. Remember, we can do it for ourselves - and each other - as so many already are.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=drGx...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=drGx...
Tonight's "I need to use this" soup included potatoes, chicken, various veggies, much garlic, and a generous pinch of saffron. It is very, very, very tasty, we should have leftovers for days, and no vampires will be able to get within 100 yards of us. #cooking
February 11, 2026 at 3:35 AM
Tonight's "I need to use this" soup included potatoes, chicken, various veggies, much garlic, and a generous pinch of saffron. It is very, very, very tasty, we should have leftovers for days, and no vampires will be able to get within 100 yards of us. #cooking
If you bought a Ring device, return it.
People on Reddit are getting Amazon to refund their Ring products because of their partnership with Flock and that creepy Super Bowl ad
www.reddit.com/r/FlockSurve...
www.reddit.com/r/FlockSurve...
February 10, 2026 at 11:35 PM
If you bought a Ring device, return it.
Today's #musicforthe2ndcrisis celebrates those who act in ways great or small to speak out and support those who need it. Jordan Chiles did it by not performing her current multi-10s floor routine in Minnesota, but instead reviving last year's program by Prince:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRbm...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRbm...
Jordan Chiles - Perfect 10 Floor Exercise (Feb. 7, 2026)
YouTube video by UCLA Athletics
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February 10, 2026 at 5:41 PM
Today's #musicforthe2ndcrisis celebrates those who act in ways great or small to speak out and support those who need it. Jordan Chiles did it by not performing her current multi-10s floor routine in Minnesota, but instead reviving last year's program by Prince:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRbm...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRbm...
It's very Monday today. Today's #musicforthe2ndcrisis is a two-fer from Jon Batiste. For those of you who need a gentler introduction to the week:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=H46y...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=H46y...
Jon Batiste Performing Blackbird - 09 FEB 2016
YouTube video by Jeffrey Hamblen
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February 9, 2026 at 6:30 PM
It's very Monday today. Today's #musicforthe2ndcrisis is a two-fer from Jon Batiste. For those of you who need a gentler introduction to the week:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=H46y...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=H46y...
It's Sunday, I've had too little sleep yet been very productive in spite of that, and I could use a good jolt of energy. Today's #musicforthe2ndcrisis is for everyone who is tired yet finds way to keep on keeping on.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRMz...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRMz...
Santana, John Lee Hooker and Etta James - Blues Boogie Jam
YouTube video by Live Legends
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February 8, 2026 at 7:41 PM
It's Sunday, I've had too little sleep yet been very productive in spite of that, and I could use a good jolt of energy. Today's #musicforthe2ndcrisis is for everyone who is tired yet finds way to keep on keeping on.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRMz...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRMz...
Spent a lovely afternoon putting together whistle kits with a bunch of like-minded folks. Complimented the student who used the college 3D printer to print up two different kinds of whistles for the project. They're hosting their first on-campus whistle kit event next week.
February 8, 2026 at 2:19 AM
Spent a lovely afternoon putting together whistle kits with a bunch of like-minded folks. Complimented the student who used the college 3D printer to print up two different kinds of whistles for the project. They're hosting their first on-campus whistle kit event next week.
Reposted by Shell Peters
ICE has grabbed so many people from their vehicles that there are abandoned cars across Minnesota.
This tow truck driver returns the cars for free as a public service, and he’s been getting death threats.
They hate the helpers.
Which is why must keep helping.
This tow truck driver returns the cars for free as a public service, and he’s been getting death threats.
They hate the helpers.
Which is why must keep helping.
Twin Cities tow truck driver returns abandoned vehicles to families after ICE arrests
Juan Leon sends a "chase" car to check out where abandoned vehicles are located and arranges discreet drop-offs. Since late December, he estimated they have dropped off 250 cars.
www.cbsnews.com
February 7, 2026 at 5:30 AM
ICE has grabbed so many people from their vehicles that there are abandoned cars across Minnesota.
This tow truck driver returns the cars for free as a public service, and he’s been getting death threats.
They hate the helpers.
Which is why must keep helping.
This tow truck driver returns the cars for free as a public service, and he’s been getting death threats.
They hate the helpers.
Which is why must keep helping.
Much to do on this Saturday #caturday. Get energized and revived with this #musicforthe2ndcrisis and then get out there and take action. As the L-cat discovered, you might just find a friend or two to help you along.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9a4...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9a4...
February 7, 2026 at 5:17 PM
Much to do on this Saturday #caturday. Get energized and revived with this #musicforthe2ndcrisis and then get out there and take action. As the L-cat discovered, you might just find a friend or two to help you along.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9a4...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9a4...
Evidently there is a new Muppet Show episode in the world. I haven't seen it yet, but take a moment of joy from today's offering of #musicforthe2ndcrisis. Energize, recharge, turn the world around.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErhJ...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErhJ...
The Muppet Show - 314: Harry Belafonte - “Turn the World Around” (1979)
YouTube video by The Muppet Show Vault
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February 5, 2026 at 4:52 PM
Evidently there is a new Muppet Show episode in the world. I haven't seen it yet, but take a moment of joy from today's offering of #musicforthe2ndcrisis. Energize, recharge, turn the world around.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErhJ...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErhJ...
What Courtney said. We are stronger together.
Fascism wants you to believe that you are alone. That you are isolated. That the feelings you have are yours and nobody else has them because everybody is too afraid to speak.
But love is stronger than fascism. Community is stronger than fascism.
But love is stronger than fascism. Community is stronger than fascism.
February 5, 2026 at 1:01 AM
What Courtney said. We are stronger together.
Today's #musicforthe2ndcrisis will hopefully get you over the hump of the middle of the week. Keep speaking out. Keep listening. Harness your energy and keep taking action.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wILB...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wILB...
Are You out There
YouTube video by Dar Williams - Topic
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February 4, 2026 at 7:52 PM
Today's #musicforthe2ndcrisis will hopefully get you over the hump of the middle of the week. Keep speaking out. Keep listening. Harness your energy and keep taking action.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wILB...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wILB...
Need a moment? Feeling overwhelmed, tired, wistful, or frustrated? Take a moment of beauty with today's #musicforthe2ndcrisis and let your blood pressure drop. Deep breaths.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yufm...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yufm...
'Graceful Ghost Rag' by William Bolcom - Barron Ryan
YouTube video by Barron Ryan
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February 3, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Need a moment? Feeling overwhelmed, tired, wistful, or frustrated? Take a moment of beauty with today's #musicforthe2ndcrisis and let your blood pressure drop. Deep breaths.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yufm...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yufm...
It's a very Monday kind of Monday. Today's #musicforthe2ndcrisis will hopefully put some pep in your step.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7iQ...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7iQ...
En Vogue - Free Your Mind (Official Music Video) [HD]
YouTube video by En Vogue
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February 2, 2026 at 9:40 PM
It's a very Monday kind of Monday. Today's #musicforthe2ndcrisis will hopefully put some pep in your step.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7iQ...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7iQ...
Today's #musicforthe2ndcrisis recognizes so many doing so much. The 147K (34K in Minnesota alone!) who have signed up for observer training after Renee was killed. People printing and distributing whistles. People calling representatives. People giving hope.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLKi...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLKi...
Sam & Dave "I Thank You"
YouTube video by 3 Chord Philosophy
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February 1, 2026 at 5:24 PM
Today's #musicforthe2ndcrisis recognizes so many doing so much. The 147K (34K in Minnesota alone!) who have signed up for observer training after Renee was killed. People printing and distributing whistles. People calling representatives. People giving hope.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLKi...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLKi...
On this Saturday #caturday, today's #musicforthe2ndcrisis invites you to be like the L-cat. Set down your mobile and take five to recharge and remind yourself of joy and beauty. #cats #catsky
Music:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfVc...
Cat pic: in reply post, as apparently you can't stack?
Music:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfVc...
Cat pic: in reply post, as apparently you can't stack?
Rodrigo y Gabriela - Take Five - Dave Brubeck Cover
YouTube video by Rodrigo y Gabriela
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January 31, 2026 at 6:39 PM
On this Saturday #caturday, today's #musicforthe2ndcrisis invites you to be like the L-cat. Set down your mobile and take five to recharge and remind yourself of joy and beauty. #cats #catsky
Music:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfVc...
Cat pic: in reply post, as apparently you can't stack?
Music:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfVc...
Cat pic: in reply post, as apparently you can't stack?
Reminding folks that you, too, can have a voice and be part of the conversation of what works deserve recognition and praise - but only if you have a membership to nominate and vote! #Hugos #HugoAwards
Once, not too long ago, there was a young fan who wanted to nominate her favorite book of the year for the Hugo Award. She kept planning to pick up her Worldcon membership, but left it until January 31. On February 1, she woke up and realized that she'd forgotten! She'd left it too late.
January 31, 2026 at 1:49 AM
Reminding folks that you, too, can have a voice and be part of the conversation of what works deserve recognition and praise - but only if you have a membership to nominate and vote! #Hugos #HugoAwards
Today's #musicforthe2ndcrisis is a delightful collaboration between two amazing groups. Enjoy. Recharge. Find others to work with, talk to, stand with. Help one another. It's amazing what we can do together.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uN4O...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uN4O...
The Swingles feat. The Ayoub Sisters - Libertango
YouTube video by The Swingles
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January 30, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Today's #musicforthe2ndcrisis is a delightful collaboration between two amazing groups. Enjoy. Recharge. Find others to work with, talk to, stand with. Help one another. It's amazing what we can do together.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uN4O...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uN4O...
Today's #musicforthe2ndcrisis post is courtesy of @kateelliottsff.bsky.social, who's been doing daily posts of her own covering how AI could never be the creatives humans are. Check out her posts and her books! Remember you matter and resistance works.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwcK...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwcK...
Woody Guthrie~ All You Fascists Bound To Lose
YouTube video by UnAmericanBandstand
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January 29, 2026 at 7:59 PM
Today's #musicforthe2ndcrisis post is courtesy of @kateelliottsff.bsky.social, who's been doing daily posts of her own covering how AI could never be the creatives humans are. Check out her posts and her books! Remember you matter and resistance works.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwcK...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwcK...
SO MUCH THIS. Absolutely a MUST.
January 28, 2026 at 8:53 PM
SO MUCH THIS. Absolutely a MUST.