This is my summer paradise. I enjoy all of the wildlife that inhabits this part of our yard: the goldfinches, hummingbirds, rabbits, butterflies, and bees. Parts of it are messy and full of weeds but there is so much beauty too - kind of like life (messy but beautiful.)

We’ve been hearing from many you that when you call your reps about the budget resolution, Republican staffers are now pushing back to claim the budget does NOT cut Medicaid, Medicare, SNAP, etc. Clearly a memo went out to all Republicans to have their staff gaslight their constituents... (1/x)

I may not be able to control what is going on in this country but I do control how, where and when I spend my time and money. I’m not spending any money on Friday. Will you join me?

Years ago I joined Twitter to network with other educators, librarians and authors. I deactivated my account yesterday because I no longer found the joy I did all those years ago. So glad to see many of those I once followed over here where the skies are so blue!