@yiamas
Recovering cynic. Mid-century-modern, lifelong freedom-fighter who loves dogs wildly & still believes in peace, love, empathy, compassion & this goal that is the United States of America. ( Visit me also at nickiyiamas.substack.com )
The Great Lakes must be protected - because, for God's sake, they must be cherished (which is, in itself, reason alone to shut down Line 5.) Oil & Water DO NOT MIX To participate in basic respect for Planet Earth, sign at www.oilandwaterdontmix.org
"Kindness In A Fractured World" Sharon Salzberg's 7 day online course (with lifetime access to lessons) www.sharonsalzberg.com/kindness
106% increase in diagnosed depression and a 134% increase in diagnosed anxiety in U.S. undergraduates since 2010. Jonathan Haidt, social psychologist at NYU-Stern, researches correlation between smartphones & this disturbing trend in mental illnesses & suggests solutions @jonathanhaidt.bsky.social
🌈 They who hesitate still have time 🌈 Chicago - Pride Fest - June 21-22 Chicago Parade - June 29 San Francisco - June 28-29 NYC Pride March - June 29 Hilo HI Celebration - June 28 Grand Rapids MI - June 21-22 Lansing MI - June 28 St. Louis - June 28-29 Or see thefabryk.com/blog/united-...
This is sweet Lorelai. Read about her, please, in the post just below. Thanks! 😍
‘First of its kind’ Illinois law CHICAGO, June 13 - Reuters Illinois has become the 1st state to legislate against the banning of books in public libraries, a practice that has been on the rise across the U.S. as rightists look to suppress some books dealing with race, history and LGBTQ topics.
"To write guarantees our collective ability to imagine and inspire and it demands our defense" Support PEN America at pen.org/give-to-pen/
@tutuof2.bsky.social Got it! Look for Greta & me at your 1 o'clock, comin' in low & slow. Yipeeee!