Tessera
Folgen

MJSwenson71

@visadiva.bsky.social

Sunshine and snark. Introvert. History nerd, soccer loon, order out of chaos. Mentor. Whovian. #BAONPDX #RCTID Selfie-free zone. Perpetually cold

10362 Posts485 Follower369 Folgt
José Mauricio Umaña@joseumana.bsky.social · yesterday

Not all parts of the U.S. saw a World Cup boom. D.C. Scores, a nonprofit that runs after-school programs using soccer and poetry, is pausing programming at 9 schools. Now, it looks to fundraise for the other 60 schools in its programs. My latest for @wtopnews.bsky.social: wtop.com/dc/2026/08/n...

Nonprofit DC Scores pauses play at 9 DC schools due to fundraising struggles – WTOP News

As students returned to class across the D.C. region, some of the District's youngest students will be without their favorite after-school program this school year.

wtop.com

rat king 🐀 👑 @mikeisaac.bsky.social · 5d ago

i profiled interpol, a band which came to define a post-9/11 NYC darkness early in its career in its latest album, Interpol grapples directly with feelings of anxiety over technology and the surveillance state — but leaves room for the light www.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/a...

Interpol Comes Full Circle on ‘This Mirror Weighs a Ton’ (Gift Article)

The band that emerged in post-9/11 New York grapples with the surveillance state on its anxious but hopeful new LP, “This Mirror Weighs a Ton.”

nytimes.com

Shecky@shecky.bsky.social · 2d ago

Y'all. I know you're tired of my running on about this, and I *want* to give you a break over the weekend, but I CAN'T fail these cats. They need a HOME. They're affectionate, relaxed and in decent health, and their issues are MINOR and EASILY MANAGEABLE. All we need is to find That Person.

Torbie cat standing on bed, looking up.Gray cat with white flash on throat, sitting on bed, looking up.
Shecky@shecky.bsky.social · 6d ago

ORPHANED CATS NEED FOREVER HOME IN NORTHEAST (PLEASE READ *ENTIRE* THREAD) My wife's childhood friend died Thursday, leaving his two *mildly* special-needs cats. The elder, Wally, is about 13. ABSOLUTELY affectionate cat; GLORIOUSLY dim. His only issue is that he poops in bathtubs if given a chance

MJSwenson71@visadiva.bsky.social · 3d ago

Today I had the privilege of introducing someone on my team to the awesomeness of Dolly Parton. We were volunteering and the food bank was playing all Dolly so she got an earful from us.. She's from India so Dolly is new to her.

Alex Zalben@azalben.bsky.social · 5d ago

Here's the official announcement of Parton's passing from her reps, along with the request that in lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library at www.imaginationlibrary.com

NASHVILLE, TN (August 25, 2026) – Global icon and humanitarian, Dolly Parton, known to the world as a beloved singer, songwriter, philanthropist, actress, playwright, and author died peacefully today in Nashville, Tennessee. She was 80 years old. Dolly is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years Carl Thomas Dean (1942 – 2025), her mother Avie Lee Caroline Owens (1923 – 2003), and father, Robert Lee Parton, Sr. (1921 – 2000). A rhinestone life that shone bright enough for the world to see, Dolly will forever stand as an inspiration not only through her timeless music and prolific songwriting, but also her wit, warmth, and kindness that made us all feel like family. Dolly Parton’s legacy is one of love, compassion, and resilience. With a seven-decade career, she inspired multiple generations of artists and fans with her music and an unwavering commitment to making the world a better place. Her songs will continue to resonate with people of all ages, and her philanthropic work will have a lasting impact. At Dolly’s request, a small, private service will be held for immediate family. Dolly’s fans and friends from around the world are encouraged to pay tribute to Dolly on social media by tagging @DollyParton or by leaving a message at www.dollyparton.com. In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to be made to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library at www.imaginationlibrary.com.
Alex Zalben@azalben.bsky.social · 5d ago

Dolly Parton, among a thousand other amazing things she did in her life, gifted over 330 million books to kids through her Imagination Library program. Her passing is a tremendous loss to the world, but you can support the program today to keep it going imaginationlibrary.com