Amanda F
@amanda-hydrangea.bsky.social
Dunno what rabbit hole I find myself in, but Dr. Sam Beckett never returned home.
February 9, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Dunno what rabbit hole I find myself in, but Dr. Sam Beckett never returned home.
Reposted by Amanda F
Reminder: "Sometimes, 'bearing witness' feels like the only thing we can do, but the relentless consumption of suffering and injustice does not change anyone’s material conditions. It may feel like we’re doing something, but during such moments, we are experiencing an impact rather than having one."
A Brutal Beginning: Orienting Ourselves Amid the Shock and Awe
We must be prepared to live and act defiantly, deriving no legitimacy from the illegitimate brutes who would govern us.
organizingmythoughts.org
February 4, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Reminder: "Sometimes, 'bearing witness' feels like the only thing we can do, but the relentless consumption of suffering and injustice does not change anyone’s material conditions. It may feel like we’re doing something, but during such moments, we are experiencing an impact rather than having one."
If you’re going through the cold and dark, keep moving!
Maybe this isn’t the depth of the tomb, but the depth of the womb.
What you’ve planted & nurtured will grow. Growth cut back now may re-emerge, but first will falter - that’s your chance!
Tend to the living.
Bend the rules,
Tend to the living.
Maybe this isn’t the depth of the tomb, but the depth of the womb.
What you’ve planted & nurtured will grow. Growth cut back now may re-emerge, but first will falter - that’s your chance!
Tend to the living.
Bend the rules,
Tend to the living.
Imbolc. time to spring up, to leap forward, to find our resilience, forge our path. Let us make magic, call up our power & break out of that which tries to contain us
“Witching is nothing if not a way to bend the rules, to make a way where there is none”
Alix E. Harrow
Find your bounce!
“Witching is nothing if not a way to bend the rules, to make a way where there is none”
Alix E. Harrow
Find your bounce!
The Bounce - Voices of Resilience
The Bounce Why do many people and organizations crumble in the face of difficulty, while others use adversity to bounce back even strong...
abeltaine.blogspot.com
February 3, 2025 at 5:15 AM
If you’re going through the cold and dark, keep moving!
Maybe this isn’t the depth of the tomb, but the depth of the womb.
What you’ve planted & nurtured will grow. Growth cut back now may re-emerge, but first will falter - that’s your chance!
Tend to the living.
Bend the rules,
Tend to the living.
Maybe this isn’t the depth of the tomb, but the depth of the womb.
What you’ve planted & nurtured will grow. Growth cut back now may re-emerge, but first will falter - that’s your chance!
Tend to the living.
Bend the rules,
Tend to the living.
Reposted by Amanda F
Please, everyone, drop what you’re doing and read this:
I go to @timothysnyder.bsky.social and @hcrichardson.bsky.social for historical perspective and contemporary context about the dystopia we're experiencing. Snyder's post today has both, plus real actionable guidance. open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...
The Logic of Destruction
And how to resist it
open.substack.com
February 2, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Please, everyone, drop what you’re doing and read this:
Oh, I have words for this. But I’ll try to make it a question.
How many licks does it take to get to the center of the lollipop?
Does this protect a loved one in unexpected ways?
Can that ever mitigate the harm?
The world may never know.
How many licks does it take to get to the center of the lollipop?
Does this protect a loved one in unexpected ways?
Can that ever mitigate the harm?
The world may never know.
This is an appallingly discriminatory document.
This not only seeks to define transgender people out of existence, as with last week's order, today's executive order states that being transgender "conflicts with a soldier's commitment to an honorable, truthful, and disciplined lifestyle."
This not only seeks to define transgender people out of existence, as with last week's order, today's executive order states that being transgender "conflicts with a soldier's commitment to an honorable, truthful, and disciplined lifestyle."
January 28, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Oh, I have words for this. But I’ll try to make it a question.
How many licks does it take to get to the center of the lollipop?
Does this protect a loved one in unexpected ways?
Can that ever mitigate the harm?
The world may never know.
How many licks does it take to get to the center of the lollipop?
Does this protect a loved one in unexpected ways?
Can that ever mitigate the harm?
The world may never know.
Reposted by Amanda F
On the 1st day of his 2nd term of office, President Trump issued 10 executive orders & proclamations seeking to change the face of U.S. immigration law & policy, touching nearly every aspect of an already complex and exacting system.
immcouncil.co/3PIU2mB
immcouncil.co/3PIU2mB
After Day One: A High-Level Analysis of Trump's First Executive Actions
On the first day of his second term, President Trump issued ten executive orders aimed at overhauling U.S. immigration law and policy, impacting nearly every aspect of the system; this factsheet analy...
immcouncil.co
January 22, 2025 at 10:10 PM
On the 1st day of his 2nd term of office, President Trump issued 10 executive orders & proclamations seeking to change the face of U.S. immigration law & policy, touching nearly every aspect of an already complex and exacting system.
immcouncil.co/3PIU2mB
immcouncil.co/3PIU2mB
I haven’t recycled the Christmas boxes yet; I’m leaning intohoping for a good harvest. I’m thinking of using them as weed control in the garden. Retailer and I seem to have figured out no plastic in the cardboard. Would finish it off with compost, mulch, and (hopefully rain) water.
Thoughts?
Thoughts?
January 23, 2025 at 4:34 AM
I haven’t recycled the Christmas boxes yet; I’m leaning intohoping for a good harvest. I’m thinking of using them as weed control in the garden. Retailer and I seem to have figured out no plastic in the cardboard. Would finish it off with compost, mulch, and (hopefully rain) water.
Thoughts?
Thoughts?
A teacher told me I cannot control the forces of entropy I perceive, I can only do what’s right by me and my values.
I don’t think that’s wrong.
I think it has rained enough to bring back the second lighting of the tree.
So, umm, fire??
I don’t think that’s wrong.
I think it has rained enough to bring back the second lighting of the tree.
So, umm, fire??
December 28, 2024 at 5:06 AM
A teacher told me I cannot control the forces of entropy I perceive, I can only do what’s right by me and my values.
I don’t think that’s wrong.
I think it has rained enough to bring back the second lighting of the tree.
So, umm, fire??
I don’t think that’s wrong.
I think it has rained enough to bring back the second lighting of the tree.
So, umm, fire??
Older Kiddo, age 20, bought me a Bob Ross themed “Positive Energy Drink” and gave it to me this evening. Older Kiddo knows what’s up. Maybe better than I know me.
December 25, 2024 at 5:50 AM
Older Kiddo, age 20, bought me a Bob Ross themed “Positive Energy Drink” and gave it to me this evening. Older Kiddo knows what’s up. Maybe better than I know me.
My hair is long enough to style. Many thanks to all of the beauty.
December 23, 2024 at 7:53 AM
My hair is long enough to style. Many thanks to all of the beauty.
The first major holiday after a loss often carries with it a larger than expected wave of grief. Maybe even several.
You can know this abstractly and still be surprised by the wave’s power and depth.
Still, you are not alone.
You can know this abstractly and still be surprised by the wave’s power and depth.
Still, you are not alone.
December 19, 2024 at 3:57 AM
The first major holiday after a loss often carries with it a larger than expected wave of grief. Maybe even several.
You can know this abstractly and still be surprised by the wave’s power and depth.
Still, you are not alone.
You can know this abstractly and still be surprised by the wave’s power and depth.
Still, you are not alone.
Loving this new-to-me poem by Margaret Atwood: poetry101.love/solstice-poe...
Solstice Poem
by Margaret Atwood
poetry101.love
December 12, 2024 at 12:36 AM
Loving this new-to-me poem by Margaret Atwood: poetry101.love/solstice-poe...
Yesterday, I got all the remaining turkey diced, packaged, and frozen. I’m happy to report that tonight’s dinner is the least turkey-and-stuffing meal I have on hand: Bowties Bolognese.
December 3, 2024 at 10:17 PM
Yesterday, I got all the remaining turkey diced, packaged, and frozen. I’m happy to report that tonight’s dinner is the least turkey-and-stuffing meal I have on hand: Bowties Bolognese.
Some years this is more than we see, though I’m hoping this is just the first of many.
December 3, 2024 at 2:18 AM
Some years this is more than we see, though I’m hoping this is just the first of many.
Hold your joy close to your heart, like a jewel.
I had the pleasure of spending a chilly day with wonderful friends, featuring fantastic food, a lovely fire, and lively conversation.
The weight of the world can be heavy, but we can only do the work so desperately needed when we cultivate spaces that bring us joy.
The weight of the world can be heavy, but we can only do the work so desperately needed when we cultivate spaces that bring us joy.
December 1, 2024 at 5:44 AM
Hold your joy close to your heart, like a jewel.
I had the pleasure of spending a chilly day with wonderful friends, featuring fantastic food, a lovely fire, and lively conversation.
The weight of the world can be heavy, but we can only do the work so desperately needed when we cultivate spaces that bring us joy.
The weight of the world can be heavy, but we can only do the work so desperately needed when we cultivate spaces that bring us joy.
December 1, 2024 at 5:43 AM
I had the pleasure of spending a chilly day with wonderful friends, featuring fantastic food, a lovely fire, and lively conversation.
The weight of the world can be heavy, but we can only do the work so desperately needed when we cultivate spaces that bring us joy.
The weight of the world can be heavy, but we can only do the work so desperately needed when we cultivate spaces that bring us joy.
I didn’t take the turkey out of the freezer early enough. Now, while trying to do prep for tomorrow, half my sink is taken up by a turkey and water.
Next year, I will discover that I learned nothing from this experience.
Next year, I will discover that I learned nothing from this experience.
November 27, 2024 at 9:00 PM
I didn’t take the turkey out of the freezer early enough. Now, while trying to do prep for tomorrow, half my sink is taken up by a turkey and water.
Next year, I will discover that I learned nothing from this experience.
Next year, I will discover that I learned nothing from this experience.
I don’t think any of my Ohio friends are on here, but I’m very excited to have gotten my holiday Trail bologna and cheese order today!
November 25, 2024 at 10:27 PM
I don’t think any of my Ohio friends are on here, but I’m very excited to have gotten my holiday Trail bologna and cheese order today!
Younger Kiddo noticed a creature scurrying along across the poorly lit parking lot.
In true horror movie fashion, YK wanders towards said creature as though being called into the void.
Suddenly, spell broken, YK turns & comes back. It was a plastic bag.
All’s well that ends well?
In true horror movie fashion, YK wanders towards said creature as though being called into the void.
Suddenly, spell broken, YK turns & comes back. It was a plastic bag.
All’s well that ends well?
November 23, 2024 at 3:38 AM
Younger Kiddo noticed a creature scurrying along across the poorly lit parking lot.
In true horror movie fashion, YK wanders towards said creature as though being called into the void.
Suddenly, spell broken, YK turns & comes back. It was a plastic bag.
All’s well that ends well?
In true horror movie fashion, YK wanders towards said creature as though being called into the void.
Suddenly, spell broken, YK turns & comes back. It was a plastic bag.
All’s well that ends well?
Me, topping off the dogs’ water bowl: I haven’t given the cat water in ages. I need to do that.
Me, looking where kitty’s water used to be: Where’s the dish? … Oh. …
Ages = 5 weeks, evidently.
Still missing my sweet girl and snuggles & purrs. Feels a little less like getting pulled under, though.
Me, looking where kitty’s water used to be: Where’s the dish? … Oh. …
Ages = 5 weeks, evidently.
Still missing my sweet girl and snuggles & purrs. Feels a little less like getting pulled under, though.
November 22, 2024 at 5:09 AM
Me, topping off the dogs’ water bowl: I haven’t given the cat water in ages. I need to do that.
Me, looking where kitty’s water used to be: Where’s the dish? … Oh. …
Ages = 5 weeks, evidently.
Still missing my sweet girl and snuggles & purrs. Feels a little less like getting pulled under, though.
Me, looking where kitty’s water used to be: Where’s the dish? … Oh. …
Ages = 5 weeks, evidently.
Still missing my sweet girl and snuggles & purrs. Feels a little less like getting pulled under, though.
A couple of months ago, I attended one of the Transforming Hearts Collective webinars mentioned in the article. It was both informative and inspiring. This article is a great summary, reminder, and call to action.
November 22, 2024 at 4:52 AM
A couple of months ago, I attended one of the Transforming Hearts Collective webinars mentioned in the article. It was both informative and inspiring. This article is a great summary, reminder, and call to action.
#tipsfromthelasttime
Everything, everything is holy now.
Everything, everything is holy now.
November 21, 2024 at 6:20 AM
#tipsfromthelasttime
Everything, everything is holy now.
Everything, everything is holy now.
Love is not a victory march. It’s a cold and it’s a broken hallelujah.
November 20, 2024 at 6:33 AM
Love is not a victory march. It’s a cold and it’s a broken hallelujah.
Pluto entered my 2nd house as I was walking into the dentist for a cleaning. Moments later, a new driver scraped the back side of our van in the parking lot, renewing our conversation about getting a new vehicle.
But at least it’s out of an angular house, right…?
But at least it’s out of an angular house, right…?
November 19, 2024 at 9:21 PM
Pluto entered my 2nd house as I was walking into the dentist for a cleaning. Moments later, a new driver scraped the back side of our van in the parking lot, renewing our conversation about getting a new vehicle.
But at least it’s out of an angular house, right…?
But at least it’s out of an angular house, right…?