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Passing this along.

A palate cleanse for this Sunday morning. Bernie Stiltz Legs, for your viewing pleasure.

Folks, do me a HUGE favor:

Please re-post this and follow @reallyamerican.bsky.social so that we're at full strength as we enter the next critical phase in mounting our opposition to trump's cruel, oppressive agenda.

Please and thank you! 🙏💪

Hey, just a little reminder to take a moment for yourself today. Life can get overwhelming, but it's important to pause, breathe, and do something that makes you feel at peace. Whether it's a quiet break, a walk, or just a few minutes of calm, remember that your well-being matters. You deserve it!

Reupping my and @andykroll.bsky.social story on Russ Vought, a Project 2025 architect, on the news he is joining the next Trump administration.

We got private videos of Vought's plans for "traumatically" razing the civil service, siccing military on protestors… 🧵 www.propublica.org/article/vide...

It feels like we're having some growing pains today. Anyone else unable to see their posts and comments?

bsky.app/profile/did:...

Here is my block list. Feel free to subscribe and block away!

So, I just started watching The Penguin with Colin Farrell, and I’m digging it! The vibe is so gritty, and the character development is next level. Farrell is absolutely killing it as Oswald Cobblepot. If you're into dark, character-driven stories, this one's a must-watch!

I read a quote today about not being afraid to raise dragon slayers in the time of actual dragons.

I’m taking off my teacher hat and talking to you as a parent.

Don’t be afraid to talk to your kids about where we are as a country and where we might go.

We’re raising voters.
Educate them.

Chaplin gives me goosebumps every time I watch this. His characters speech passionately condemns tyranny, hate, and oppression while advocating for unity, peace, and human dignity. With timeless relevance, it reminds me of the importance of compassion and standing up against injustice.

I AM DECEASED.

Like Joe & Mika, I would also like to announce that I am “restarting my communications with Trump.”

However, I will do it in a slightly different way:

🖕

There it is, the reason I'm always having to pull maple saplings out of my grass and gardens.

But when you tell them, they don't get it. ➡️👂➡️