i admire authors who write characters who fuck up and/or are not good people and also ready to let characters get into politics and side with smth whether the author agrees to it or not. it just takes a lot to do so but it makes the characters truly human
I lost track of the number of times I've cried today. I didn't know #LeahRosinPritchard but I will never forget her name. She was 36. https://t.co/Ny3mS3I9kO
Judy Heumann dedicated her life to the fight for civil rights—starting as a young organizer at Camp Jened and later helping lead the disability rights movement. Michelle and I were fortunate to work with Judy over the years, and are thinking of her family and friends.
I love public libraries because they are built on the principle that books are so important and so necessary to human flourishing that access to them cannot depend on your income.
Male university students have walked out of their exam in protest against Taliban’s decision to BAN female students from university education.
Several male professors have also resigned so far.
This must happen across the country NOW!
@MedievalDynamo has been playing #thefloorislava with our kid for a few days. Tonight we realized on our walk that she misunderstood and created The Floor Is Llamas. #parenting
I was so excited to come home and find this in the mail today. Making a pot of tea and sitting down with #Galatea and @MillerMadeline as soon as this kid goes to bed.
Had an absolute shit day. I’m sure I’ll have nothing left in the tank to write with by tonight. Then @MedievalDynamo brings home dinner and THE PARTICULAR BREAD I’VE BEEN LOOKING FOR FOR YEARS. And then I knock out 1,715 words. #PoweredByBread#NaNoWriMo
For once the stars have aligned and I have both the mental space and the actual time to participate in #NaNoWriMo this year. I’ve been sitting on this one for awhile. I,492 words this evening after the kid went to bed. Would have liked to hit the goal but it’s been A DAY.