Reading Burn Book by @karaswisher.bsky.social—illuminating as I finish my 1st year at #Google. Chapter about #Uber CEO Travis Kalanick says that a certain memo read like “house rules for a particularly bad college frat.” He was a Theta Xi at UCLA when I was an undergrad. Typical gross frat bro.

On Darline Graham’s runoff win in South Carolina, I offer this quote from H. L. Mencken, published 100 years ago on September 18, 1926 in the Baltimore Sun.

Both of my parents have Alzheimer’s disease. I’m on carer’s leave from work so I can spend more time with them. I’m not a doctor, so I would never presume to diagnosis Trump’s ills. I’ll just say that my parents are way more coherent than he is.

It’s crazy to me that Carney has more of a spine and a fighting spirit than literally anyone else in Congress right now, Democrats and Republicans alike. O Canada, go Canada!

Need a little mid-week boost to uplift you and give you energy to keep fighting fascists? Listen to this banger by Stevie Wonder. The lyrics are great! share.google/IraW3NjTyWY3...

Hey! How about this? Anyone who is firmly opposed to democratic socialism should be required to give up access to Social Security and Medicare. After alll, those are completely socialist programs.

WTAF? Have these sycophants no shame? His name is a stain on history and they want to inscribe it on the Kennedy Center. Disgusting . Kennedy Center Board Decides to Inscribe Trump’s Name on Building www.nytimes.com/2026/08/13/a...

Kennedy Center Board Decides to Inscribe Trump’s Name on Building (Gift Article)

The vote to add “Restored and Renovated by President Donald J. Trump” is an aggressive test of a judge’s order to remove his name.

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Welp, I met my husband during a #Lakers championship run. When I was in cancer treatment, we went to a game where Kobe and team made an amazing comeback win. But we live in NorCal now, so it’s time to embrace the Warriors. Fuck anyone named Kushner. Phil Jackson and Jeannie Buss should be sad.

Hey, it’s my birthday! Gonna party like it’s my birthday! Happy birthday to me and @barackobama.bsky.social!

Please admire the beauty of these flowers. Take a deep breath. Find the strength to continue the good fight.

Seems relevant to both Sen. Paul and Sen. Moreno at today’s #COVID hearing with Fauci. Relevant to virtually any member of MAGA or the GOP at this point, really.

I used to be proud of having a master’s degree from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University, even though I made a career switch to #ContentDesign more than a decade ago. Now I’m ashamed of pretty much the whole legacy media industry. What a disgrace. Where’s your integrity? #WHCD

Last night, I had an absolutely wild lucid dream involving magic, gods and goddesses, human creativity vs. mediocrity, the poorness of spirit that comes from valuing money above all else, and the power of rainbow colors. So I guess I’m writing a novel now.

Hey, how’s it going? Updated report on Marin elitists on Nextdoor trying to convince people that more housing would be an unmitigated disaster. One guy seriously argued that additional development would be akin to being required to commit suicide. I wish I was kidding.

Let’s talk about housing affordability. I recently moved back to Marin County, where I grew up, after getting a job in San Francisco that required me to be in office 3x/week. New apartment buildings recently got approved due to the state housing mandate. And one is going to be 17 stories. (1/4)

Reading about the Blanche confirmation hearing is infuriating. When do thinking Americans get to “storm the Bastille” levels of rage?

Hey, #DNC! Maybe listen to the voters about which candidates deserve to run instead of trying to focus-group it and decide yourselves on candidates. Voters can spot inauthenticity and bad vibes with amazing accuracy. Let’s put the embarrassment of #Swallwell and #Platner behind us for good.

Wow, I know there’s still a lot of time left, but it seems like Trump really DOES ruin everything he touches.

All of a sudden, I have a BUNCH of new followers! (By which I mean, like, 25.) Did I make it into a starter pack or something? Welcome, everyone! I hope you find some value in my opinions, which are always my own, never my employer’s, and NEVER written with AI.

I don’t usually follow soccer too closely, but I was looking forward to watching the USA-Belgium game with a crowd tomorrow. Now, thanks to Trump’s interference to overturn Folarin Balogun’s red card, it just feels tainted. Trump corrupts everything he touches. #USMNT #WorldCup

On the 250th birthday of these United States, remember that those who most love to wrap themselves in the flag are often those who are the least true to our country’s ideals.

Here’s an immigrant success story, which was once the foundation of America. My father came here from rural Greece with his parents and younger sister. They settled at a hotel in South Central LA, where his dad was a janitor and his mom was a laundress. My dad learned English by watching TV (1/3)

I appear to have vastly overestimated the intelligence and critical thinking skills of people who still support Trump. I thought even they would grasp how corrupt it is for him to make billions off of his presidency. Apparently, they do not grasp it, or they just don’t care. Our forebearers weep.

Need a break from kleptocracy, corruption, and SCOTUS outrage? Enjoy this showy little male finch who showed up at my Birdfy feeder today.

Narcissists gonna narcissist. Is anyone with a passing familiarity with Greek mythology surprised that a reflecting pool is going to be his downfall? He cares about NOTHING but himself and his wealth.

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Trump calls the Housing bill, he doesn't wanna sign into law, a "big yawn... a big yawn". You hear that, folks? The billionaire Trump calls your economic ability to afford a home for yourself or not, depending if this bill goes through, a "big yawn". He doesn't give a fuck about any of you.

Establishment Democrats: Get on the right side of history. Embrace direct action over focus groups. Bring down the cost of living, including the cost of rent and healthcare. Only then will you appeal to the changing and younger electorate. Understand your audience.

Today is my dad’s 80th birthday AND it’s Father’s Day! He and my mom both have Alzheimer’s disease, but we had a lovely dinner with family and friends to celebrate last night. Happy solstice!

Why the Iran deal details won’t be released until Friday: It’s Juneteenth. Stock markets will be closed, lessening investor fallout from Trump’s outright surrender in a war HE started.

Remember when Republicans were outraged that the Clintons let some donors stay in the Lincoln bedroom? Funny how it’s totally fine for UFC cage fighters to roam all over the White House, and there’s no issue with Trump owning stock in UFC. Guy couldn’t even stay awake at his own party. Disgusting.

I am a Californian, born and raised. I spent most of my adult life in Southern California and met my husband of 22 years during a Lakers championship run. I’ve never lived in NYC, but I’ve visited multiple times and know that it’s an amazing city. CONGRATS, KNICKS!