Thank you to everyone who’s keeping in touch here. There’s a lot I’d like to say, but right now feels like a time for introspection. Stay safe, alert, and tend to your communities.

A man who goes to the movies dressed as Maui just to see the kids smile?? Gimme fourteen of ‘em. #midwestmaui

This is Eclipse. I’m helping him with his chickens for a few weeks.

He’s a Karakachan Livestock Guardian dog. They’re a large, discerning breed, super smart, and not afraid of anything. His fave snack is freeze dried liver and his fave hobby is racing the neighbor’s cars.

I hear “you can’t change anyone’s mind,” but I don’t agree. That hasn’t been my experience. People change when they’re inspired to— and it’s not that hard to be inspiring.

Society is a garden, and each of us sew seeds with everything we do. Be patient while they germinate, and mind what you plant.

I think I like it here. Obligatory cat picture, because this is the internet.