@bexmckinney
Psychotherapist, existentialist, writer, walker, wanderer, heading mostly left. Preferences for the woods, wild swimming and woolly jumpers. Mama of two humans, three cats and several novels. Believer in compassion, social justice and Bruce Springsteen.
The turnout in small towns across the country has been incredible drawing crowds of thousands. We’re already seeing over one million in attendance nationwide, and events are still underway. Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Ohio all had especially surprising showings.
Dear #KeirStarmer, where is your statement of support for Ukraine?
Thank you for your work and your courage.
Today’s show was my last at CNN. My closing message: It’s never a good time to bow down to a tyrant… don’t give in to the lies. Don’t give in to fear. Hold on to the truth… and hope.
I am in admiration of the person in whatever weather service chose the name of this storm. Éowyn is a badass.
Picture of Martin King Graphic reads Cowardice asks the question _ is it safe? Expediency asks the question _ is it politic ? Vanity asks the question _ is it popular ? But conscience asks the question _ is it right ? And there comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe nor politic nor popular; but one must take it because it is right. MLK Jr
So grateful for Martin Luther King day.
We have two fantastic groups all geared up and ready to rumble. @earthjustice.bsky.social and the @aclu.org
We've worked with both and can assure you they're prepared to take on any challenge.
Don't let it consume you
But also don't turn a blind eye
I'm coming a bit late to this one, but White Tiger by Aravind Adiga has knocked me over. It's an absolute firecracker, narrated by a voice of dark, dark humour and rage about social injustice in the 'new' India. A must read. (Though Max dozed off when he found out it's not actually about tigers).
I am a climate scientist and this is correct ⬇️
Humanity's capacity for collective denial continues to astonish me. We watch the fires in LA with horror. Some news outlets seem more concerned about the Hollywood sign than about homes and lives- both humans and animals. Almost none of the coverage focuses on the climate disaster causing this.
I think you'll love it.
Excellent question!
After a New Year's Day of sleet, snow and wind, today brought still water, sunlit snowfields and ice jewels on the branches. I remind myself to appreciate the beauty that comes after the hard days. #scotland #winterdays #walking #mentalhealth
Nice. I'll have to read this one. I really loved The Grief Nurse. @kellyalacey.bsky.social
Ultreia et suseia is a saying on the Camino Santiago. It means roughly 'beyond and upwards.' A while ago I led a creative writing workshop for women and on the last day the group crafted this collaborative poem. A solid reminder for the year ahead. #keepmoving #onwards
Shame on all of us for our complicity.
I became a better therapist when I accepted not knowing.
This song hits many nails on the head. It went down an absolute treat at the #Barrowlands in Glasgow on Monday night, as did the entire set. Third year seeing the #MaryWallopers at the Barras, and it was bouncing. Love these guys, and the whole crew who come over from Dundalk to support them.
Right?!
Let's put the fire on and watch a nice heartwarming film, I said, turning on A Man Called Otto. Turns out, it's basically a feature-length version of the opening sequence of Up. 2 hours later, I'm a tearstained mess. Should have done my research better. Jeez. (No, I hadn't read the book).
I must admit, seasonal depression hits me hard in December. After a bleak week of feeling ill, burnt out and sorry for myself, it was a joy to get out for a walk on this bright winter morning. This wee fellow seemed to be enjoying himself too. #walking #smallpleasures #winterblues
Yes, it's the most incredible feat of worldbuilding, complete with languages, mythology, cultures, folklores, ballads, histories and conflicts, magical and yet entirely believable. As a writer myself, I marvel at the depth to which he was able to enter and stay in the world that he created.
I don't know if words from a stranger are comforting, but I am so sorry for the passing of your lovely pup.
This is unacceptable. Elon Musk recently shared posts on X that publicized the names and titles of government employees in climate-related positions, sparking widespread controversy and concern. 1/6
This morning I am appreciating this tender and insightful blog about navigating different forms of grief by @cassandrageisel.bsky.social
#NationalGriefAwarenessWeek
This is beautiful Cassandra, thank you for these thoughts.
Something I love about teaching adults is reconnecting with the inner child through creativity. Last night we did art to illustrate our beliefs about death and after death. Tears and also lots of laughter: a powerful group experience. #counsellingtraining #adultlearning #creativity
I know, right?
And maybe we could fill them up with books and cds that people can borrow, and have little meeting spaces where community groups can get together, and you can use a computer or sit all day and read, and it's warm and free. I seem to recall we used to have a place like that in every town.
I'm so looking forward to catching up with friends at the pre-Christmas literary lunch tomorrow, organised by @portybelle.bsky.social. I haven't written much at all lately, and I feel like a part of my soul is in hibernation. Hopefully being around other writers will help it wake up!
