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I Just Wanted to See You so Bad
YouTube video by Lucinda Williams - Topic
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Lucinda William’s eponymous 1988 album might be my all time favorite album.
Listening to this album brought me back from all-consuming rage and despair after the election. It was the first time I felt human in days.
Listening to this album brought me back from all-consuming rage and despair after the election. It was the first time I felt human in days.
Cool, overcast day on the farm - good for extended naps on the movable couch.
October 21, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Cool, overcast day on the farm - good for extended naps on the movable couch.
Vibes at #nokings in Montpelier, Vermont today: joyous, righteous and fun!
It felt different from the past protests - more hopeful and energetic? Less despair and more empowered. And the creativity! Sculpture, costumes, artwork, music and plays! ❤️
It felt different from the past protests - more hopeful and energetic? Less despair and more empowered. And the creativity! Sculpture, costumes, artwork, music and plays! ❤️
October 18, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Vibes at #nokings in Montpelier, Vermont today: joyous, righteous and fun!
It felt different from the past protests - more hopeful and energetic? Less despair and more empowered. And the creativity! Sculpture, costumes, artwork, music and plays! ❤️
It felt different from the past protests - more hopeful and energetic? Less despair and more empowered. And the creativity! Sculpture, costumes, artwork, music and plays! ❤️
The girlfriend of the founder of antifa
October 8, 2025 at 11:30 PM
The girlfriend of the founder of antifa
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i don’t really understand why this made me start bawling i just really love seeing people try to help each other in creative ways and that this shit is necessary
October 6, 2025 at 1:44 PM
i don’t really understand why this made me start bawling i just really love seeing people try to help each other in creative ways and that this shit is necessary
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I wrote about Ta-Nehisi Coates and Ezra Klein, why swallowing live frogs is a bad idea, and how context and history can release you from bright-kid syndrome, the illusion that you yourself are going to have every answer or fix the world.
You don't have to swallow frogs
Klein and Coates show that if you don't know what your core beliefs are, you're going to get played.
degenerateart.beehiiv.com
September 30, 2025 at 8:43 PM
I wrote about Ta-Nehisi Coates and Ezra Klein, why swallowing live frogs is a bad idea, and how context and history can release you from bright-kid syndrome, the illusion that you yourself are going to have every answer or fix the world.
I’m so bored with FAFO responses to this.
Read what ppl say: seeing firsthand the chaotic, desperate immigration system in their literal backyards made them prioritize Trump’s promise of order and control.
These are winnable folks to antifascism if we address their real needs.
Read what ppl say: seeing firsthand the chaotic, desperate immigration system in their literal backyards made them prioritize Trump’s promise of order and control.
These are winnable folks to antifascism if we address their real needs.
Vermont’s MAGA border towns wanted an immigration crackdown.
Now, it’s threatening their livelihoods.
Now, it’s threatening their livelihoods.
These Red Vermont Towns Wanted ‘America First.’ They’re Getting More Than They Bargained For.
Northern Vermont went all in on Trump because of his border promises. Then came the changes voters here weren’t anticipating.
www.politico.com
September 28, 2025 at 4:43 PM
I’m so bored with FAFO responses to this.
Read what ppl say: seeing firsthand the chaotic, desperate immigration system in their literal backyards made them prioritize Trump’s promise of order and control.
These are winnable folks to antifascism if we address their real needs.
Read what ppl say: seeing firsthand the chaotic, desperate immigration system in their literal backyards made them prioritize Trump’s promise of order and control.
These are winnable folks to antifascism if we address their real needs.
Vermonters!
I went to this last night in Barre and it was really grounding and motivating! There’s a big difference between knowing about this national shitshow vs. hearing how it directly affects my community and the mechanisms for change that are within my reach.
I went to this last night in Barre and it was really grounding and motivating! There’s a big difference between knowing about this national shitshow vs. hearing how it directly affects my community and the mechanisms for change that are within my reach.
Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" is hugely damaging legislation, & threatens communities across VT. That's why, in collaboration with our partners, we are putting on a Big Beautiful Tour - join us at one of the listed panels to learn how you can respond! #vtpoli
vnrc.org/announce-our...
vnrc.org/announce-our...
September 25, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Vermonters!
I went to this last night in Barre and it was really grounding and motivating! There’s a big difference between knowing about this national shitshow vs. hearing how it directly affects my community and the mechanisms for change that are within my reach.
I went to this last night in Barre and it was really grounding and motivating! There’s a big difference between knowing about this national shitshow vs. hearing how it directly affects my community and the mechanisms for change that are within my reach.
Driest summer in Vermont since 1913.
State regulators have issued a fire ban as drought conditions continue to intensify across the state and fire danger is now high in every Vermont county.
New fire bans in place as drought continues across Vermont
Every Vermont county has a fire ban as of Monday, and the Green Mountain National Forest is also restricting campfires.
www.vermontpublic.org
September 22, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Driest summer in Vermont since 1913.
He’s cold and tired but also he wants to be outside
September 21, 2025 at 7:34 PM
He’s cold and tired but also he wants to be outside
Got my Covid and flu shot in Vermont on Monday! Easily scheduled through CVS.
Don’t wait to get your shot! The more people have updated vaccinations, the more protected we ALL are!
Don’t wait to get your shot! The more people have updated vaccinations, the more protected we ALL are!
PSA: If you haven’t yet, it may be a good idea to get your COVID shot this week.
Reports suggest that CDC may further restrict COVID vaccine access to people aged 75 and up, unless you have an condition.
The committee that advises the CDC on vaccines meets this Thursday.
Reports suggest that CDC may further restrict COVID vaccine access to people aged 75 and up, unless you have an condition.
The committee that advises the CDC on vaccines meets this Thursday.
RFK Jr.’s CDC may limit COVID shots to 75 and up, claim they killed kids
A battle is brewing over mRNA vaccines, which could intensify backlash against Kennedy.
arstechnica.com
September 16, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Got my Covid and flu shot in Vermont on Monday! Easily scheduled through CVS.
Don’t wait to get your shot! The more people have updated vaccinations, the more protected we ALL are!
Don’t wait to get your shot! The more people have updated vaccinations, the more protected we ALL are!
What poster did you have hanging in your room as a kid?
I was not allowed to put posters up but my parents put this up (framed):
I was not allowed to put posters up but my parents put this up (framed):
September 14, 2025 at 12:34 AM
What poster did you have hanging in your room as a kid?
I was not allowed to put posters up but my parents put this up (framed):
I was not allowed to put posters up but my parents put this up (framed):
September 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Now hands are wanted here, and then again hands are wanted there.
September 7, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Now hands are wanted here, and then again hands are wanted there.
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The basic rights of our allies are not luxury beliefs but the core of any solidarity movement. If you can’t see this, you have bo business trying to take the lead in this moment nor do you have any business telling us what to do with our political power.
September 2, 2025 at 3:17 PM
The basic rights of our allies are not luxury beliefs but the core of any solidarity movement. If you can’t see this, you have bo business trying to take the lead in this moment nor do you have any business telling us what to do with our political power.
We’re 3-4 yrs in to this living shadecloth experiment.
Grapes don’t leaf out until June here, so the greenhouse warms up in the spring. Then the leaves shade the space for the rest of the summer.
Started with concord (Z4) but planted seedless table (Z3) this yr.
#agsky
Grapes don’t leaf out until June here, so the greenhouse warms up in the spring. Then the leaves shade the space for the rest of the summer.
Started with concord (Z4) but planted seedless table (Z3) this yr.
#agsky
August 31, 2025 at 2:06 PM
We’re 3-4 yrs in to this living shadecloth experiment.
Grapes don’t leaf out until June here, so the greenhouse warms up in the spring. Then the leaves shade the space for the rest of the summer.
Started with concord (Z4) but planted seedless table (Z3) this yr.
#agsky
Grapes don’t leaf out until June here, so the greenhouse warms up in the spring. Then the leaves shade the space for the rest of the summer.
Started with concord (Z4) but planted seedless table (Z3) this yr.
#agsky
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Today I wrote about a general tendency to accept atrocious premises, and the need to reject fascism's false choices in order to find expansive and imaginative paths forward.
Breaking the premise, embracing the obstacles, pursing everything.
www.the-reframe.com/there-is-no-...
Breaking the premise, embracing the obstacles, pursing everything.
www.the-reframe.com/there-is-no-...
There Is No Trolley Problem
We actually aren't constrained into atrocious premises by thought exercises. Obstacles are a reason to fight, not an excuse to quit. Our friends and neighbors aren't distractions..
www.the-reframe.com
August 24, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Today I wrote about a general tendency to accept atrocious premises, and the need to reject fascism's false choices in order to find expansive and imaginative paths forward.
Breaking the premise, embracing the obstacles, pursing everything.
www.the-reframe.com/there-is-no-...
Breaking the premise, embracing the obstacles, pursing everything.
www.the-reframe.com/there-is-no-...
Bluesky enables me to see the coolest freakin people! As someone who cannot focus on studying one thing long enough to gain any real depth of knowledge, I’m in aware of scientists.
Scientists of Bluesky, introduce yourselves by replying to this post and I’ll share it and help you get some followers!
I’m David, I’m based in DC and study shark ecology and conservation policy. I’m the author of “Why Sharks Matter.”
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I’m David, I’m based in DC and study shark ecology and conservation policy. I’m the author of “Why Sharks Matter.”
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August 20, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Bluesky enables me to see the coolest freakin people! As someone who cannot focus on studying one thing long enough to gain any real depth of knowledge, I’m in aware of scientists.
We need much more research on this stuff. Veggie farms use so much plastic packaging and we are always looking for alternatives. Not in the least because all our bags come from ULINE (fuck them)
Interesting read. Having spent time working in vineyards can vouch that old canes can be an issue. Turning them into a strong plastic alternative certainly appeals.
Can #grapevines help slow the plastic waste problem?
#agsky #wine #VineyardManagement
www.sdstate.edu/news/2025/08...
Can #grapevines help slow the plastic waste problem?
#agsky #wine #VineyardManagement
www.sdstate.edu/news/2025/08...
August 14, 2025 at 10:28 PM
We need much more research on this stuff. Veggie farms use so much plastic packaging and we are always looking for alternatives. Not in the least because all our bags come from ULINE (fuck them)
Good info in this article. I didn’t know the different ways that chemical and mineral sunscreens work. I’d like to get a good chemical sunscreen that is unscented… and maybe try to convince my coop to carry it.
August 11, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Good info in this article. I didn’t know the different ways that chemical and mineral sunscreens work. I’d like to get a good chemical sunscreen that is unscented… and maybe try to convince my coop to carry it.
Garlic harvest last week yielded some of the biggest garlic we’ve grown. Everything is so abundant and alive. I think my ‘good’ work has contributed maybe 20% to this favorable season - the rest is out of my hands.
August 6, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Garlic harvest last week yielded some of the biggest garlic we’ve grown. Everything is so abundant and alive. I think my ‘good’ work has contributed maybe 20% to this favorable season - the rest is out of my hands.
This incredible interview stuck with me for days after I first heard it.
RIP
Andrea Gibson on For the Wild:
RIP
Andrea Gibson on For the Wild:
For The Wild
For The Wild is a slow media organization dedicated to land-based protection, co-liberation, and intersectional storytelling. We are rooted in a paradigm shift away from human supremacy, endless growt...
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July 15, 2025 at 12:11 AM
This incredible interview stuck with me for days after I first heard it.
RIP
Andrea Gibson on For the Wild:
RIP
Andrea Gibson on For the Wild:
One of my great joys is approaching something I love through the eyes and knowledge of someone else.
B&P’s puppets were a part of my childhood and now part of my community. Huge influences on my art and creative work.❤️
B&P’s puppets were a part of my childhood and now part of my community. Huge influences on my art and creative work.❤️
New Cool People Who Did Cool Stuff 🎭
Margaret talks to Jamie Loftus about some radical hippies who built gigantic puppets and an entire culture.
@margaret.bsky.social @jamieloftus.bsky.social @whysophiewhy.bsky.social
www.iheart.com/podcast/1119...
Margaret talks to Jamie Loftus about some radical hippies who built gigantic puppets and an entire culture.
@margaret.bsky.social @jamieloftus.bsky.social @whysophiewhy.bsky.social
www.iheart.com/podcast/1119...
June 30, 2025 at 11:14 PM
One of my great joys is approaching something I love through the eyes and knowledge of someone else.
B&P’s puppets were a part of my childhood and now part of my community. Huge influences on my art and creative work.❤️
B&P’s puppets were a part of my childhood and now part of my community. Huge influences on my art and creative work.❤️