Former copy editor, former instructor, former actor, still a darn good cook. Used to think I was a centrist until the country veered wayyy right. That was 40+ years ago.https://bsky.app/profile/brklndf.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/brklndf.bsky.social/post/3m3lc2qtohc2rMy little town of Saugerties, NY, had a decent showing at #NoKings — about 500 good demonstrators and half a dozen friendly cops. Nearly everyone who drove by honked in support. One quite elderly white haired lady gave us the finger, which I also count as success.19 Oct 2025 21:54 +0000at://did:plc:kotsla54o5nfvuumoiofzh3g/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3lc2qtohc2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/brklndf.bsky.social/post/3m3lbpl3pik2rProud to call this persistent feminist my friend (@pattylyons.bsky.social — reposting for you) [contains quote post or other embedded content]19 Oct 2025 21:47 +0000at://did:plc:kotsla54o5nfvuumoiofzh3g/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3lbpl3pik2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/brklndf.bsky.social/post/3ln4z3qwvxs22The gang that couldn’t shoot straight strikes again. It’d be funny if it weren’t so damn serious. Un-f’ing-believable https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/18/business/trump-harvard-letter-mistake.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share19 Apr 2025 01:43 +0000at://did:plc:kotsla54o5nfvuumoiofzh3g/app.bsky.feed.post/3ln4z3qwvxs22https://bsky.app/profile/brklndf.bsky.social/post/3lmryd2tqik2pWell damn. Who knew China was #1 in burns? [contains quote post or other embedded content]14 Apr 2025 16:30 +0000at://did:plc:kotsla54o5nfvuumoiofzh3g/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmryd2tqik2phttps://bsky.app/profile/brklndf.bsky.social/post/3lku325vqhk22This is a classic Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight story. Unbelievable (except: entirely believable today). This is what happens when the boss has a new whim: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/20/us/jfk-assassination-files-personal-information.html?unlocked_article_code=1.5k4.rQAE.7xihCX6eHTaP&smid=bs-share21 Mar 2025 01:34 +0000at://did:plc:kotsla54o5nfvuumoiofzh3g/app.bsky.feed.post/3lku325vqhk22https://bsky.app/profile/brklndf.bsky.social/post/3lhn5eljbvk2wToo good not to share. [contains quote post or other embedded content]08 Feb 2025 03:11 +0000at://did:plc:kotsla54o5nfvuumoiofzh3g/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhn5eljbvk2whttps://bsky.app/profile/brklndf.bsky.social/post/3lhmtsb5gx22wThe annoying toddler now in the White House has, according to the NYT, dismissed the board of the Kennedy Center and plans to install himself as board chair. The Kennedy Center. This is just absurd insanity.08 Feb 2025 00:20 +0000at://did:plc:kotsla54o5nfvuumoiofzh3g/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhmtsb5gx22whttps://bsky.app/profile/brklndf.bsky.social/post/3lhewugugz22vPause from politics & contemplate positive action: Every year my wife takes part in Knit for Food, an amazing fundraiser. This year $ goes to Feeding America, World Central Kitchen, No Kid Hungry, & Meals on Wheels. To learn more or donate, even a little, please go to https://givebutter.com/knitforfood25/patty-lyons-stitch-up/pattylyons04 Feb 2025 20:53 +0000at://did:plc:kotsla54o5nfvuumoiofzh3g/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhewugugz22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/brklndf.bsky.social/post/3lgivw5ioik2cThere’s a lot to be outraged and frustrated and upset about — every damn day. I’m taking a minute to breathe and recoup. Here are some winter woods so you can too.24 Jan 2025 17:22 +0000at://did:plc:kotsla54o5nfvuumoiofzh3g/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgivw5ioik2chttps://bsky.app/profile/brklndf.bsky.social/post/3lgg7myuqu227I just contacted my senators and urged them to oppose Pete Hegseth's nomination to lead the Defense Department. Trump's pick would undermine our national security. app.sosha.ai/s/h5sIRDB2 https://app.sosha.ai/s/h5sIRDB223 Jan 2025 15:38 +0000at://did:plc:kotsla54o5nfvuumoiofzh3g/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgg7myuqu227https://bsky.app/profile/brklndf.bsky.social/post/3lg7lbpf6gs2iThought I'd be able to tolerate Mr. 34 felonies, but hearing 7 or 8 minutes of his smug, petty, idiotic words, I figure that although I'll stay abreast of what happens, I won't listen to anything directly from the horse's ass's mouth We all need to keep up our energy and focus for genuine resistance21 Jan 2025 00:18 +0000at://did:plc:kotsla54o5nfvuumoiofzh3g/app.bsky.feed.post/3lg7lbpf6gs2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/brklndf.bsky.social/post/3lft3cfobf225I’m staying at a hotel for a few days and—of course—Fox News is on the TV near the hotel bar. The chyron (text at bottom) says “Trump at record approval rates.” 538 begs to differ… unless Fox means record low?16 Jan 2025 01:00 +0000at://did:plc:kotsla54o5nfvuumoiofzh3g/app.bsky.feed.post/3lft3cfobf225https://bsky.app/profile/brklndf.bsky.social/post/3lfj2itaoo22zRead Ross "Yeah, I'm an asshat; it doesn't rhyme with" Douthat's column, "O Canada, Come Join Us." I won't link it here because I can't encourage anyone else to read that kind of...let's call it poppycock. It's cheap clickbait, brainless pap, or crappy journalism. Or all three. Shame, @nytimes.com12 Jan 2025 01:19 +0000at://did:plc:kotsla54o5nfvuumoiofzh3g/app.bsky.feed.post/3lfj2itaoo22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/brklndf.bsky.social/post/3lfd3vwpajk2lExcept for this post and keeping up with friends in and around LA, I'll forgo social media to watch Jimmy Carter's funeral. The moving eulogies by Ford's son, Mondale's son, Stu Eizentat, and Jason Carter can teach us more about living than social media can give us in a month or a year.09 Jan 2025 16:28 +0000at://did:plc:kotsla54o5nfvuumoiofzh3g/app.bsky.feed.post/3lfd3vwpajk2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/brklndf.bsky.social/post/3lbhwcz3bps2lReposted from a wise friend. One part reminds me of @chrislhayes.bsky.social recent WITHpod with Anna Galland: Hayes quoted organizers during Bolsonaro's regime who were determined to maintain alliances and stand up for — and not abandon — others. They said "no one lets go of anyone's hand." [contains quote post or other embedded content]21 Nov 2024 16:50 +0000at://did:plc:kotsla54o5nfvuumoiofzh3g/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbhwcz3bps2l