Bittersweet moment for the hubs and I. We saw the amazing Porgy and Bess at the Kennedy Center tonight from what have been our season seats for ~10yrs. Will likely be the last time we sit there again. Cancelled our subscription & membership until the shitshow takeover of the Center ends.

Escaping NYC’s gravitational pull and unfortunately returning to reality. #QuietCarBliss

Given that there’s a pause on FDA comms right now, it may be useful for Americans to sign up for Canadian recalls, since many products are sold in both countries. Eg fellow celiacs, this may clue you into products to watch out for on the US side too: recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/subscribe

[Mexico City, Mexico]

Following the attempted murder of a trans woman. Cops just let the alleged perp go. So actionists from the Mexican sex workers union stormed the judicial building.

Via Ghost of Durruti

If I were to take the Colbert Questionnaire today, I’d have to say the best sandwich is lightly toasted rye bread w/ a healthy smear of hummus, sprouts, cucumber, tomato, havarti-dill cheese, smoked turkey, and prosciutto for a bit of salt. Nom nom nom.

The lights have gone out at the Washington Post. Democracy truly dies in darkness.

…I was taught that you shouldn’t speak of the dead unless you have something good to say. Therefore, I will only say this, ‘Anita’s dead at last, good!’