For me, the craving for collapse is a craving for truth. There is nothing more sane than that.

Every country’s tariffs will get lowered to 10 percent, including China (after fake negotiations). Everyone is thrilled and MAGA celebrates markets going up despite inflation on all our essentials until quarterly earnings reports, layoffs, and massive numbers of small business closures pile up.

Same here - I can be social and I love my friends but social isolation was my favorite part of the pandemic and I kind of miss it.

This was phenomenal. I listened on my way in to work this morning. I’ve been so focused on preparing for the worst, but it helped me realize that I need to create more joy each day.

They’re starting to say the quiet part out loud.

Same!

The fact that you always felt out of place has probably gifted you the vision and skill to be able to live simultaneously in both “realities” — it’s hard, but would you have it any other way?

Thank you for bringing the term “technological fuckwankery” into my life. That’s how I feel about leaf blowers.

Heard this question asked by Nate Hagens on his latest podcast and I have it written on the notepad in front of me to figure out. I think it means how can you give resources and support to make that version of you thrive, and also benefit the gifts that person has to give to the world.

Nate, so much is happening so fast, we need more Franklies

Just clicked 'follow' on all the names on this list who are here on Bluesky. Really powerful thread. Thank you.

I avoided buying anything. I also have an online business at www.earthandapple.com that curates non-toxic personal care products from small batch producers who put human and planetary health first. I thought I might see some sales being an ethical small business, but all good. We don't need so much.

Damn.

This was a great episode. Christian's work in his community is inspiring and some version of this could be within reach for all of us.