And actually astonishing when you think about it: The Trump administration's top officials are choosing to separate themselves from the public—more to the point: separate themselves from any visible protest—and live on military bases.

Gift link here: www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...

My partner and I got really into the drive-in movie scene in the Hudson Valley, but sitting in our pickup bed instead of the front seats. The problem became how to get great audio over a portable radio. Currently testing: FIIO RR11 portable radio for FM signal, then aux in to Soundcore Motion x600.

to wit -

"The world is feeling a lil scary, but we still have long summer nights, Mississippi river mermaids, and days hiding from the heat reading a library book.

Shoutout to our amazing editor @rebeccakuss.bsky.social and agent @abwycisk.bsky.social, both mermaids in their own way. 🧜‍♀️"

"Excited to share that our first middle grade book with Simon & Schuster will be coming to bookstores, bookshelves, and public libraries near you in spring 2027. Can’t wait for you to meet Jocie, Jasper, gas station mermaid Stormi, and all the characters at the Great River Trailer Park."