There’s so much bummer stress right now, I decided it would help me stay hopeful if I celebrated more random holidays. So yesterday I delivered cupcakes and a card to my dentists office. Happy Dentist Day!

Things are hard, I know. Our hearts are breaking and we have already lost so much. People and the environment are in danger. The world that we know is possible and we've worked to build is being damaged and made less probable. So what can we do? Suggestions in comments

Hand patched and ready to use again

Here's another reminder to make more phone calls to our Senators about this threat to our democracy. Suggested script in the comments. Photo of my cats just for the cute factor to get your attention.

A very fun puzzle: The World of Terry Pratchett

By Rosemary Wahtola Trommer

Things feel hard, and we have to balance our own resiliency and wellbeing with the needs of the world, or we won't last for the long haul fight for justice and love. So here are a few gentle suggestions for this day, in the comments.