Laura or Swish

Love Before Sunrise! Looking forward to the ep.

My mom is in town for a short visit, and has been reading the book Indian Givers: How the Indians of the Americas Transformed the World by Jack Weatherford. A fun fact she learned: The word avocado comes from the Nahuatl word ahuácatl, meaning "testicle". Have a great day all!

“Trump is using military forces to stop a protest — I want y'all to consider what kind of government it appears to be when every time we exercise our democratic right to protest, the military is deployed against us.”

Doechii at the #BETAwards

I was about to say, “Oh, I like that show too.” The “I don’t know what’s going on” threw me, and then I realized I was thinking of The Resident, which is very easy to understand. It’s a medical drama with hot docs and they save people and hook up with people.

Astronaut Leland Melvin official portrait. He’s sitting in front of an American flag and his two dogs are on either side of him, front paws on his lap, and the one on the left is kissing his cheek

Even if this weren’t #MaxFunDrive2025, I would still encourage everyone to listen to @johnmoe.bsky.social’s convo with this incredible person, astronaut Leland Melvin. Dare I say inspiring? I do. @Maximumfun.org podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...

I'm a normie!

In a little over 20 minutes, you can support one of the shows I work on, and get a super cute cameo by one of @johnmoe.bsky.social cute pups. #MaxFunDrive2025

A white lab+boxer mix puppy is looking up at camera while licking his snout

Close up shot of a brindle pit licking his snout as he stares at camera at a window sill

This is impressive photography because neither of these pups would sit still. They are keeping me company as I work diligently on this year’s #MaxFunDrive2025 @maximumfun.org

YES!!!

Love this!

An episode of 911 is filming in front of @maximumfun.org. I’m told the bus is supposed to explode. Have not spotted any cast members.

I never even thought about the dopamine! Now I’m frightened for our future.

OOPS

Hey @hodgman.bsky.social, do your lawyers know about this?

Can we say for certain the fires are caused by climate change, and not His wrath for the decisions we, collectively, made on November 5, 2024?

That’s a lot to deal with at once

From here on out, when we (Angelenos) talk about “the before times”, we’ll need to be more specific.

Credit where credit is due: We’re it not for the global pandemic, I wouldn’t be running my air purifier right now. Thank you, COVID.

I’m painfully aware. Trying to advocate for someone you care about who doesn’t have $$$ or family support is soul crushing.

Anyone who tries to find help for someone dealing with psychosis learns just how ill equipped our healthcare system is. It’s appalling.

If you’re looking to wrap your head around what’s happening in Los Angeles right now, John Vaillant’s account of the 2016 Fort McMurray wildfires in Alberta will provide all the context you need. We’re living in a new reality, and the old playbook is obsolete.

Sleep with an eye and an ear open, and one foot on the ground. Stuff your pillowcases with clothes and MREs. This is helpful if fleeing a fire tornado, which could happen at any point throughout the night. Once you’ve done all that, you’re ready for dreamland.

What’s stopping you? Go ahead!

suspicious duck: how did the women in his life describe him NOW ANGRY DUCK: HOW DID THE WOMEN IN HIS LIFE DESCRIBE HIM, MOTHERFUCKER?

true crime show: "his father and his brother described him as a perfect nice guy"

I bought shishito peppers at a—well, THE—Walmart in Soccoro, NM last month. Anyone studying the variety of produce available for purchase at rural supermarkets? I’m curious, but not “Google it yourself” curious.

I agree with this. It's also a really lovely thing to do at the end of the year (or the start of the next one) - to think back about who really helped you out and supported you over the past year and drop a quick note to them, to their boss, to their company.

It will sometimes be hilarious. Sorry. It will sometimes be hilarious to ME. And if Johns is honest with himself, he now has a story to tell for the rest of his life.

Silver lining: Living in dystopian times isn’t all doom and gloom

I forgot the Grammy’s were tonight

Perfect for when I’m boxing