Kathy Novotney (she/hers)

A University of Illinois Alum, former classroom educator, human services professional. All views mine.

[philip lewis @Phil_Lewis_]

Kamala Harris has released the first video of her presidential campaign, featuring Beyoncé's song, "Freedom":

[Brendan Hodges @metaplexmovies]

this is an easy joke but truly remarkable for Chicago to have among the scariest tornado warnings I’ve ever lived through 24 hours before TWISTERS premieres in theaters

[Kathy Novotney (she/hers) @Kath4Change]

#mmselfie

[The Real Mike Rowe @mikeroweworks]

Last night in Dallas, after demolishing another world class steak at @PappasBros, I called for a Lyft, which pulled up to the curb a few seconds after I left the restaurant. The driver’s window rolled down and a big man with a white beard looked at me and said, “Mike Rowe?”
I nodded, and the man said, “I’m your guy.”
As I slid into the back seat, I thought about that expression—I’m your guy. Growing up, I used to hear people say, “I gotta guy for that!” A plumbing emergency, a stump that had to be removed, a leaky roof, clogged gutters…whatever the job, people always “had a guy for that.” Usually, a guy who showed up in a work truck, armed with a toolbox. Well, in this case, my guy showed up in an SUV, armed with a light saber. The light saber was wedged between the console and the passenger’s seat and poked up like a white flagpole.
“I can’t help but notice your light saber,” I said to my guy.
“Never leave home without it,” he said.
“Big Star Wars fan?” I asked.
“Nah, but the light saber comes in handy when I'm driving, especially after concerts and sporting events.”
“Do tell,” I said.
“Well, there’s thousands of black Suburbans out there like this one, and people can’t always read the license plate. So, when I come to pick somebody up after an event after dark, I just tell ‘em to look for the big old, bearded guy in overalls waving around a purple light saber.”
With that, my guy pressed a button on the hilt of his toy sword, turning the white tube into a bright purple pipe.
“Very clever,” I said.
My guy shrugged and said, “Most problems have a simple solution, if you think about ‘em the right way.”
My Guy told me his name was Gordon Holmes and pulled a business card from the front pocket of his overalls. He presented it to me with a flourish, and I did a double take when I read it.
“Wow,” I said, “you weren’t kidding. You really are My Guy.”
“Don’t get too excited,” he said. “I’m everybody’s guy.”
“So, what does everybody’s guy do, exactly?”
“Whatever needs getting done,” he said. "You name it, I can fix it."
“So, you’re like a handy man on call?”
“Yeah, but not just handyman stuff,” he said. “Here’s somebody who needed a Santa Claus a few months ago.”
My Guy handed me his phone, where I saw a picture of him in a Santa Claus suit with a smiling kid on his lap.
“Don’t tell me,” I said, “let me guess. The kid wanted a light saber?”
My Guy laughed as we pulled up to the hotel. “That would have been something,” he said. “A kid asks Santa Claus for a light saber, and Santa Claus whips one out on the spot."
"Probably would have scared him for life," I said. "Kid would be seventeen and still sending letters to the North Pole."
We laughed some more, and when I got out, I said, “Hey, you mind if I see that thing in action? I’d like to share this moment with a few million friends on the Internet.”
“No problem,” he said. “In fact, show ‘em my card, too. Always looking for new chores to do.”
“You sure about that?” I said. “You’re liable to get more calls than you can handle.”
“No calls,” he said. “Just texts and emails.”
With that, Gordon hopped out of his Suburban and began to brandish his toy sword. My Guy was right. It’s hard to miss a big man in overalls and a white beard, swinging a purple light saber when the sun goes down...

[Kathy Novotney (she/hers) @Kath4Change]

@mccrayemily @MsSaraconner Just now seeing this. 🤣

[Mike Flynn @MFlynnGT]

I’ve never made a political social media post in my life, and I’m 100% comfortable posting this. It’s not political. I’m posting it because my wife is a teacher. And because we have 2 school-aged kids. And because I’m proud to work with @CoachBrentKey and call him a friend.

[Jason Knight @JasonKnightRI]

Today I introduced the bill to ban assault weapons. It’s time to get this done. (41 co-sponsors and the endorsement of every general officer for those counting at home)

[Illinois Men's Basketball @IlliniMBB]

Did it together.

#Illini | #HTTO | #EveryDayGuys

[abolish the police novotney @mollynovotney]

is today what twitter was like for these guys after trump got kicked off

[Anthony DiComo @AnthonyDiComo]

Welcome to New York, Javier Báez. Much like his ex-teammate Anthony Rizzo across town, Báez debuts with a homer. It's a two-run shot, and Francisco Lindor is hyped.

Báez just came back out for a curtain call.

Reds 4, Mets 3, bottom six.

[Kathy Novotney (she/hers) @Kath4Change]

@beefrunner @uhaul That's insane! Wishing you luck, and some excellent customer service!

[Kathy Novotney (she/hers) @Kath4Change]

.@POTUS must cancel all student debt. Here @JoeBiden, @strikedebt wrote the Executive Order for you. Just sign it! https://t.co/9SpfsMoRwn #CancelStudentDebt

[abolish the police novotney @mollynovotney]

can't wait to watch democrats say "the republicans should be clobbered in the 2022 elections for not voting for the paycheck fairness act or the jan 6 commission" like they haven't been living in their own reality for the last 6 years

[Kathy Novotney (she/hers) @Kath4Change]

It's amazing what a good night's rest, a small bit of caffeine, and some morning endorphins can do for your mental wellness throughout the day.

[Kathy Novotney (she/hers) @Kath4Change]

And this is why elected officials must be held accountable. Parties are antiquated and need to be removed. Elect qualified candidates.

@SpeakerPelosi please stop. Please apologize. And please allow someone else in this very powerful position. Time for change.

[The Recount @therecount]

@AlexNBCNews @SpeakerPelosi Speaker Pelosi: "Thank you George Floyd for sacrificing your life for justice ... Because of you and because of thousands, millions of people around the world who came out for justice, your name will always be synonymous with justice."

[Erik Bottcher @ebottcher]

Whoa.

[Kathy Novotney (she/hers) @Kath4Change]

And this is why it is important to validate research with at least two reputable sources...

[Dr. Drew @drdrew]

These vaccine passports segregate people and strip them of their freedom to travel internationally. Vaccinations are important, and I encourage everyone to get the Covid vaccine, but how would you feel if international travel also required other vaccinations?

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Even the Teddy Bears are waiting to hear about the Priority Bills in Ri that will keep us safer. RI @MomsDemand volunteer #RIPolitics @Everytown

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Even Teddy Bears want to #EndGunViolence! RI @MomsDemand volunteer. #RIPolitics @Everytown