Jonathan Shipley
@shipleywriter
A writer from Madison, Wisconsin who likes, well, yes, cheese, but also things like small town baseball, jazz, photography, conservation, comedy, social justice, travel, and wearing aggressively colorful pants.
"The longer I live, the more deeply I learn that love—whether we call it friendship or family or romance—is the work of mirroring and magnifying each other's light." Happy birthday, James Baldwin (1924-1987)
Happy birthday, @nasaupdates.bsky.social. Established on this day, in 1958.
On this day, in 1960, one of the world's great novels was first published. #BookSky
“Shaking hands with the Queen of England was a long way from being forced to sit in the colored section of the bus going into downtown Wilmington, N.C.” On this day, in 1957, Althea Gibson became the first Black woman to win a single's title at Wimbledon.
"I love my children... And I would die, die gladly, if that would make a better life for them." Happy birthday, Medgar Evers (1925-1963)
"I would like to be remembered as someone who was not afraid to do what she wanted to do, and as someone who took risks along the way in order to achieve her goals." On this day, in 1983, Sally Ride became the first American woman in spoace. Smithsonian video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dsgz...
Walking shark found in Papua New Guinea is new to science (story c/o @newscientist.com): www.newscientist.com/article/2530...
"A bird cannot fly with one wing only. Human space flight cannot develop any further without the active participation of women." On this day, in 1963, Valentina Tereshkova became the first woman in space.
"How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world." - Anne Frank (born today, 1929; died March 1945 at the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp)
"Start by creating your day. Then create your life." Happy birthday, Prince (1958-2016).
"Happiness, not in another place but this place ... not for another hour, but this hour." Happy birthday, Walt Whitman (1819-1892). #BookSky
Happy birthday, Wisconsin! On this day, in 1848, it became the nation's 30th state.
"Don't play what's there, play what's not there." Happy 100th birthday, Miles Davis (1926-1991). #MusicSky
“I'm for truth, no matter who tells it. I'm for justice, no matter who it is for or against. I'm a human being, first and foremost, and as such I'm for whoever and whatever benefits humanity as a whole.” Happy birthday, Malcolm X (1925-1965)
“Never give up... No one knows what's going to happen next.” ― L. Frank Baum On this day, in 1900, one of America's great novels was first published. #BookSky
Paying a visit to Bob Dylan's boyhood home (Duluth, MN) before he went electric. #musicsky
It's the birthday of jazz legend Duke Ellington. I suggest you, in a sentimental mood, take the A train, in solitude, or with a sophisticated lady.
Why isn't the potato salad hot dog more of a thing? Me and my wife tried it last night. A delight!
“When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world.” Happy birthday, John Muir. Fun fact: Scottish born, Muir emigrated to Wisconsin and attended @uwmadison.bsky.social.
On this day, in 1947, Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier.
On this day, in 1939, one of the world's best novels was published. #BookSky
"Don't let your dreams be dreams." Happy birthday to the first African American heavyweight boxing champion, Jack Johnson (1878-1946).
Happy birthday, Frank O'Hara (1926-1966). Celebrate by having a Coke: poets.org/poem/having-...
"A woman is the full circle. Within her is the power to create, nurture and transform." - Diane Mariechild Celebrating International Women's Day.
Yellowstone remains the only place in the Lower 48 where every native wild animal present before European arrival still exists. On this day, in 1872, the world's first national park was founded.
"And now that you don't have to be perfect, you can be good." Happy birthday, John Steinbeck (1902-1968). #BookSky