@pftompkins.bsky.social Hi Mr. Tompkins, I'd like to share that I couldn't quite remember your ... name, so I googled: "comedian paul moustache" and *voila!* But googled thus because was thinking about where non-hyper-contextual humor (jokes) can be found online these days, etc. cheers! - I

I am finally, belatedly to be sure, but very enthusiastically and gratefully beginning the Taylor Branch trilogy biography of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. I would absolutely love any thoughts from you all out there, especially #Blacksky as I begin and go forward. Peace out! - Isaiah

Listening to Alice Coltrane's *Journey in Satchidananda* for first time. Very excited. #Blacksky

Who up? Humor trade?

Friends, I just now stumbled upon not ... I mean not literally single best recording of let's say the 1970s - but maybe like second best out of totally nowhere? And THEN I discover they were still going *badass* *still as a band* in 2007? F'n respect WAR #Blacksky youtu.be/IWCZDj_HPdQ?...

WAR - All Day Music (Live At The Grove, 2007)

YouTube video by War

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Hi everybody, long time long time etc, this is a *live* *irl* invitation for insight, assistance, perspective, whatever, regarding home lead paint remediation. That's right, I said HOME LEAD PAINT REMEDIATION. There is no emergency, but if you've been there, please hit me up ASAP like right now!

It's exactly 15 years ago today - or maybe plus or minus a few years and/or another day - that I first gave myself permission to wear a hoodie without a t-shirt on underneath.

@raulpachecovega.bsky.social Hi Prof. Vega, another Bluesky user said that you have really helpful tips for taking notes - but the link they provided didn't work. Is this true? Is there a link you can share? I would be most grateful!

Hi #nonprofit #nonprofitsky #npsky, I was among those laid off from @npquarterly.bsky.social on Friday. While I would be loathe to "disparage" my former employer, it's a disappointing end. I want to keep working for the nonprofit sector and would be grateful for any job leads, tips, etc. Thx!

Dinner tonight with my boo Iris: stewed pork and chickpeas, broccoli, pearl couscous! #parenting

Just throwing this out there, and I expect not to be judged for it, but does anyone else feel like microwaves *take longer than they used to?*

Hi folks, it's a dark and stor.y night here in beautiful Plymouth, NH! I am up late putting in the last little bit for tonight on this wicked obstreperous - but vital - lead paint remediation project for baby. Anyway, going to post a bunch of photos of whatever!

@mzdeloffre.bsky.social thank you for the reference on note-taking! Then I clicked to see who you were, and you sound like somebody from whose knowledge and wisdom and expertise we at my company, Nonprofit Quarterly, would very much value. My chats are open, please drop a line if you like!

@staceyabrams.com Hi Ms. Abrams, my name is Isaiah and I am an editor for Nonprofits Quarterly @npquarterly.bsky.social - I admire your podcast, especially your writing and oratory, and doubly so with regard to your latest. I would be honored if I could snag you for a brief interview. Thx! - Isaiah

Hi folks! Does anyone have a good method of taking notes from books that works for them? Ideally, I want a system that is pen-and-paper, at least at first, because I think reading and then turning to a screen all the time sounds miserable and bad.

omigod, I just like 15 minutes ago discovered #DeLaSoul just put out a new album; obviously without Trugoy — but not without his presence. #Blacksky

I just blew a big (monetary) wad on UFO books! #ufosky

What up folks? Who's up? What are you up to?

“Courage is a muscle. The more you use it, the more you get. And courage is a collective practice.” nonprofitquarterly.org/leading-agai... @isaiahthompson.bsky.social

Leading “Against the Current”: A Conversation with Eveline Shen | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

Eveline Shen spoke with NPQ about her new book, and adopting a “courageous operating system” for leaders—especially those from communities historically denied institutional power.

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Nonprofit Budgeting in a Maelstrom: "Nonprofit leaders must do what they must always do: Attempt to create and implement strategic budgets." nonprofitquarterly.org/nonprofit-bu... @isaiahthompson.bsky.social

Nonprofit Budgeting in a Maelstrom | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

How should organizations plan for stability while navigating political hostility, economic turbulence, and a once-in-a-generation test of the sector’s resilience?

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Big thanks to @npquarterly.bsky.social's @isaiahthompson.bsky.social for spotlighting our Recession Tips for Nonprofits resource (nff.org/resource/rec...) in your budgeting advice! We hope it supports even more nonprofits navigate today’s economic climate.

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Nonprofit Budgeting in a Maelstrom: "Nonprofit leaders must do what they must always do: Attempt to create and implement strategic budgets." nonprofitquarterly.org/nonprofit-bu... @isaiahthompson.bsky.social

Who's up? #UFOsky? Anyone?

Hi #UFOsky, my podcast, UFO Focus, is coming back after a hiatus in which my little family bought a house and moved from Boston to Plymouth, #NewHampshire (in case there's any other NH folks out there) Can't wait to talk more UFOs in the coming weeks and months!

So I just moved to Plymouth, #NH - f'n love this town. Any #NewHampshire #NewHampshireSky out there?

Errant thoughts on #TheBeatles, continued ... 3: As a kid, I thought the later stuff — the psychedelic stuff — was deeper, more mature. But as I mature myself, I find that stuff sillier and sillier and instead find depth in the songs that, as a kid, I found silly!

Errant thoughts on #TheBeatles continued ... #2: I've never liked George, but the older I get, the more I actively dislike him. F'n "Taxman?" And don't get me started on "While My Guitar Gently Weeps." More like gently strokes your ego, bro.

For no reason at all, I'm going to share some errant thoughts on #TheBeatles. #1: So many of their songs, especially the later ones, are just ... stupid, lyrically. Almost cringeworthy. Especially John's! Even though, I kind of love John.

@itsafronomics.bsky.social Hi, congrats on your book! I work for @npquarterly.bsky.social and would love to connect about your potentially doing some writing for us, should you be interested. My chats are open. Thanks! — Isaiah

Anyone up at #ufosky?

@pftompkins.bsky.social If you're actually still up, what do you say to a five-minute joke-off? That sounded dirty, I admit.