Saw someone upbraiding someone else for having a hobby while the world is on fire, and, my friends:

1. The world is ever on fire, this is today's conflagration;

2. If you don't find time for rest and joy the fire will consume you;

3. Don't let people shame you for being an entire human.

Some thoughts, a lot of them from years ago, on our broken healthcare system and the worrying rise of political violence.

My husband @robertcooper and I just arrived at the White House for the holiday reception. 🎄 I’ll post a bunch of pics for you while we’re here! 💙

Today in 1993: Nirvana’s iconic “Unplugged” concert airs on MTV.

“.. In the moment, you weren’t aware you were taping what was Nirvana's last album," producer Alex Coletti said later. "It was only in hindsight that it became what it became."

#RIP

First ever image of another multi-planet solar system captured by ESO Telescope

BTS

Post a picture YOU took. Just a pic. No description.

@gregolear.bsky.social is 100% right when he predicts if GOP repeals ACA and replaces it with anything less than universal healthcare there will be hell to pay. Vigilantes will be coming for them from both sides of the political spectrum. #EnoughIsEnough

open.substack.com/pub/gregolea...

Another environmental catastrophe caused by Russians east of Crimea, after one of their decaying oil tankers broke apart on high seas 2 days ago, 35km of pristine coastline has been contaminated in true Russian style.

And these tankers are now all over the world.