Zechariah was asked if the people should continue to fast and lament. The response from God was, "Did you do it for me or did you do it for yourself?" Spoiler, it was for them.

What did God command to do instead of fast?

Justice
Compassion
Don't oppress
Don't plot

Radical, eh?
#Lent2025

Me on Sunday, trying desperately to soak up all the goodness of sun, green plants, art, water, and music to bring my nervous system somewhere other than the dorsal vagal state it was living in for most of Saturday. It's gonna be a long 4 years. #polyvagaltheory #PTSD

Bluesky, meet Henson.
We named him after Jim Henson because he looks like a Muppet.
He has successfully brought live amphibians into the house.
#Muppets #dogsofbluesky

Blue sky 💙 #bluesky

Henson: Get up! Get up! The other one left the house
Me: But we could snuggle in the bed?
Henson: NOOOO. Must go out. Must bark. Must be downstairs.
Me: Okay, fine, we can get up and I can do some chores.
(15 minutes later)
No chores have been accomplished. #doggo #Hensonthedoodle

Good news! The curse was broken by the wizard Sarah who trimmer the ends on the gauntlet so as to free my radial and ulnar nerves. Freshly festooned in the colors of the MN Vikings, I am free to once again yield the electronic pen without the burn of dragonfire.

In times of struggle, I find peace in feeling small. Standing with all those over the ages who have stopped to ponder the flowers defiantly blooming well into autumn. Listening for the voices of justice echoing in the garden.

Mütter Museum medicinal garden. #mutterplants

Brother Justus Distillery is the perfect choice for your resistance drinking. Complete with stained glass.