Helen Montgomery
@helenmontgomery.bsky.social
Social Worker, Convention Runner, Hockey Fan. Former Midwesterner now in Seattle. Kalamazoo College grad, Loyola University Chicago MSW grad.
@megintransition.bsky.social pointed me at this series, and I now know that I am Book Goblin. www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Book Goblin - YouTube
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October 23, 2025 at 10:29 PM
@megintransition.bsky.social pointed me at this series, and I now know that I am Book Goblin. www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
I don't often meet other Helens. On the bus coming home from the symphony, an older woman (turns out she's in her 70s) sat next to me. She inquired about what I was reading (Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler), and from there we had a long, rambling conversation the whole bus ride home. 1/3
October 13, 2025 at 12:38 AM
I don't often meet other Helens. On the bus coming home from the symphony, an older woman (turns out she's in her 70s) sat next to me. She inquired about what I was reading (Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler), and from there we had a long, rambling conversation the whole bus ride home. 1/3
@kelitchka.bsky.social and I are heading to the Tigers game on Sunday here in Seattle! #AlwaysATiger
October 2, 2025 at 10:29 PM
@kelitchka.bsky.social and I are heading to the Tigers game on Sunday here in Seattle! #AlwaysATiger
Taking a few days for a ladies weekend with Cary and Marnie out on the Olympic Peninsula. Gorgeous weather today for exploring Kukutali Preserve, Deception Pass, and some ferries at sunset.
August 22, 2025 at 6:35 AM
Taking a few days for a ladies weekend with Cary and Marnie out on the Olympic Peninsula. Gorgeous weather today for exploring Kukutali Preserve, Deception Pass, and some ferries at sunset.
Very excited! Come hang out with me in February!
Capricon 46: The Rise of the Humans! Marriott Chicago O'Hare, February 5-8, 2026. Find out more at capricon.org - and registration is now open!
July 11, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Very excited! Come hang out with me in February!
Timeline cleanse! Walking through a small farmers market today and spotted this beautiful bouquet with gladiolus, dahlia, and hydrangea.
July 11, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Timeline cleanse! Walking through a small farmers market today and spotted this beautiful bouquet with gladiolus, dahlia, and hydrangea.
Plans for our NYC trip at the end of October are coming together! I now have tickets to Waiting for Godot AND the new production of Chess (which will be in previews while we're there)! Next up is figuring out a hotel and what touristy and foodie things we want to do. Suggestions welcome!
June 25, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Plans for our NYC trip at the end of October are coming together! I now have tickets to Waiting for Godot AND the new production of Chess (which will be in previews while we're there)! Next up is figuring out a hotel and what touristy and foodie things we want to do. Suggestions welcome!
Wow! Images from the Vera Rubin telescope. Gift article. www.nytimes.com/2025/06/23/s...
Vera Rubin Scientists Reveal Telescope’s First Images
www.nytimes.com
June 25, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Wow! Images from the Vera Rubin telescope. Gift article. www.nytimes.com/2025/06/23/s...
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No Kings Day was one of the largest days of protest in US history. From deep red small towns to our largest cities, millions of people turned out to make it clear that the American people will not bow to fascism. #NoKings
June 15, 2025 at 2:38 PM
No Kings Day was one of the largest days of protest in US history. From deep red small towns to our largest cities, millions of people turned out to make it clear that the American people will not bow to fascism. #NoKings
If you're heading to a protest this weekend, some tips in here. www.wired.com/story/how-to...
How to Protest Safely: What to Bring, What to Do, and What to Avoid
If you’re planning to hit the streets, here’s what you need to know.
www.wired.com
June 11, 2025 at 9:41 PM
If you're heading to a protest this weekend, some tips in here. www.wired.com/story/how-to...
If you love Capricon, consider helping out!
We are still seeking volunteers who wish to work with the Board in a variety of positions. Take a look and let us know if you are interested! capricon.org/about/volunt... (Information on volunteering for planning the next Capricon coming soon...)
Volunteering - Capricon 46
We have lots of opportunities for people to volunteer to help make Capricon a success.Every year we need volunteers to help plan the convention. These volunteers report to the Convention Chair, and ar...
capricon.org
June 4, 2025 at 7:07 PM
If you love Capricon, consider helping out!
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Every year on Memorial Day, I share this video of French caretakers who take sand from Omaha Beach in Normandy, and scrub them into the letters to give them the gold coloring.
They do this for all 9,386 US soldiers who died.
France also gave us this land as American soil.
They do this for all 9,386 US soldiers who died.
France also gave us this land as American soil.
May 26, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Every year on Memorial Day, I share this video of French caretakers who take sand from Omaha Beach in Normandy, and scrub them into the letters to give them the gold coloring.
They do this for all 9,386 US soldiers who died.
France also gave us this land as American soil.
They do this for all 9,386 US soldiers who died.
France also gave us this land as American soil.
PSA for today. A transient ischemic attack (T.I.A.) is a mini-stroke. The acronym they give to help recognize one is BE FAST (balance loss, eyesight changes, facial drooping, arm weakness, speech problems. The T is for time, as in don’t waste any.) www.nytimes.com/2025/05/17/h...
A Ministroke Can Have Major Consequences
www.nytimes.com
May 26, 2025 at 11:17 PM
PSA for today. A transient ischemic attack (T.I.A.) is a mini-stroke. The acronym they give to help recognize one is BE FAST (balance loss, eyesight changes, facial drooping, arm weakness, speech problems. The T is for time, as in don’t waste any.) www.nytimes.com/2025/05/17/h...
Hypernormalization. There's a word for what so many of us are feeling. www.theguardian.com/wellness/ng-...
Systems are crumbling - but daily life continues. The dissonance is real
If everything feels broken but strangely normal, the Soviet-era concept of hypernormalization can help
www.theguardian.com
May 23, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Hypernormalization. There's a word for what so many of us are feeling. www.theguardian.com/wellness/ng-...
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GUYS. The comment period for this ends in THREE DAYS. PLEASE if you have even a little bit of time, submit a comment here: www.regulations.gov/commenton/FD...
Let them know EVERYONE should be able to get COVID vaccines. They BACK DOWN when WE PUSH BACK. www.statnews.com/2025/05/20/f...
Let them know EVERYONE should be able to get COVID vaccines. They BACK DOWN when WE PUSH BACK. www.statnews.com/2025/05/20/f...
FDA will limit Covid vaccines to people over 65 or at high risk of serious illness, leaders say
The FDA announced it will limit access to Covid-19 vaccines going forward to people 65 and older and others at high risk of serious illness
www.statnews.com
May 20, 2025 at 7:36 PM
GUYS. The comment period for this ends in THREE DAYS. PLEASE if you have even a little bit of time, submit a comment here: www.regulations.gov/commenton/FD...
Let them know EVERYONE should be able to get COVID vaccines. They BACK DOWN when WE PUSH BACK. www.statnews.com/2025/05/20/f...
Let them know EVERYONE should be able to get COVID vaccines. They BACK DOWN when WE PUSH BACK. www.statnews.com/2025/05/20/f...
Reposted by Helen Montgomery
Happy National Chicken Dance Day!
May 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Happy National Chicken Dance Day!
McSweeney's has some deep cuts here - clearly there's a Chicagoan on staff! www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/chi...
Chicago Pope’s First Changes
Deep-dish Eucharist wafers
Oprah added to Sistine Chapel ceiling
Sunday mass followed by improv set
Brian Urlacher’s hair growth declared a miracle...
www.mcsweeneys.net
May 9, 2025 at 6:04 PM
McSweeney's has some deep cuts here - clearly there's a Chicagoan on staff! www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/chi...
Date night last night! Dinner at Messina (pasta flight) then saw Eddie Izzard's Hamlet. If you have the chance to see it, go. It's fantastic.
May 3, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Date night last night! Dinner at Messina (pasta flight) then saw Eddie Izzard's Hamlet. If you have the chance to see it, go. It's fantastic.
Reposted by Helen Montgomery
🚨🚨EXTREMELY IMPORTANT BREAKING NEWS. WORLD’s TALLEST DOG MEETS WORLD’S SMALLEST DOG 🚨🚨
May 2, 2025 at 6:58 PM
🚨🚨EXTREMELY IMPORTANT BREAKING NEWS. WORLD’s TALLEST DOG MEETS WORLD’S SMALLEST DOG 🚨🚨
For folks who aren't friends with me on FB - I HAVE TICKETS TO SEE KEANU REEVES AND ALEX WINTER PERFORM WAITING FOR GODOT ON BROADWAY AND I'M STILL SO EXCITED I'M IN ALL CAPS MODE 8 HOURS AFTER GETTING THEM!!!!!!!
April 21, 2025 at 11:29 PM
For folks who aren't friends with me on FB - I HAVE TICKETS TO SEE KEANU REEVES AND ALEX WINTER PERFORM WAITING FOR GODOT ON BROADWAY AND I'M STILL SO EXCITED I'M IN ALL CAPS MODE 8 HOURS AFTER GETTING THEM!!!!!!!
Reposted by Helen Montgomery
We are delighted to make the following announcement! There will be a Capricon 46, held February 5-8, 2026, and it will be held at our new hotel, the Marriott Chicago O'Hare! Head over to our website for the details - and sign up for our newsletter while you're there! capricon.org
April 17, 2025 at 2:40 PM
We are delighted to make the following announcement! There will be a Capricon 46, held February 5-8, 2026, and it will be held at our new hotel, the Marriott Chicago O'Hare! Head over to our website for the details - and sign up for our newsletter while you're there! capricon.org
National call on Wednesday for the follow up to the #handsoff marches. mobilize.us/s/CkrcCB
What's Next in the Fight? · Hands Off
On April 5, millions of Americans took to the streets—in big cities and small towns—to remind Donald Trump and Elon Musk that our democracy doesn’t belong to billionaires—it belongs to the people.
Th...
mobilize.us
April 15, 2025 at 6:22 PM
National call on Wednesday for the follow up to the #handsoff marches. mobilize.us/s/CkrcCB
Chris and I went to a pie making class tonight! Spiced apple, Coconut cream, and Strawberry Rhubarb. The car smells amazing.
April 11, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Chris and I went to a pie making class tonight! Spiced apple, Coconut cream, and Strawberry Rhubarb. The car smells amazing.
Tariffs 101 written by Courtney Milan, an attorney who once clerked at the Supreme Court, and a professional author. I am printing the PDF (download via the link) to bring and distribute at tomorrow's Hands Off event in Seattle - consider doing the same at your protest. trumpstariffsexplained.com
What you need to know about Trump’s Tariffs
trumpstariffsexplained.com
April 4, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Tariffs 101 written by Courtney Milan, an attorney who once clerked at the Supreme Court, and a professional author. I am printing the PDF (download via the link) to bring and distribute at tomorrow's Hands Off event in Seattle - consider doing the same at your protest. trumpstariffsexplained.com
What are you gonna do, deport us? We’ve been dealing with ICE for centuries.
April 4, 2025 at 8:54 PM