janbuchin.bsky.social @janbuchin.bsky.social · 04/10/2026700 farms closing! In one state! Please read Reich's essay for today. Even better, follow him! 100
janbuchin.bsky.social @janbuchin.bsky.social · 28/01/2026There oughtta be a law...that every app's log out should be in the same place. Like c'mon Venmo, why do I have to look in Settings to find the way to log out??? I know you'll all agree that in the scheme of things this is of utmost importance. : < ( 5230
janbuchin.bsky.social @janbuchin.bsky.social · 26/01/2026My obsession with watching episodes of 'untold stories of the er" must come to an end. I have watched them all. Tragedy, gore, and chaos-sometimes with humor- brought to a conclusion in 45 minutes. Now back to our regular daily news cycle with all the same components and none of the resolutions. 0160
janbuchin.bsky.social @janbuchin.bsky.social · 22/01/2026I am late to this book, written several years ago. She write so personally and emotionally of living while death is chasing her. 5101
janbuchin.bsky.social @janbuchin.bsky.social · 27/11/2025Good morning and Happy Thanksgiving! If you will be celebrating with others today, specifically older adults, try to be kind. Uncle George may be grumpy because he didn't sleep well. Or maybe he woke up with yet another sore joint. If grandma's eyes look glazed over when you're talking to her, maybe 1130
janbuchin.bsky.social @janbuchin.bsky.social · 20/10/2025How does one American citizen say than you to many other countries' citizens? I was so awed and encouraged by the turnout for No Kings day in places outside the U.S.media.tenor.coma cartoon of a person making a heart with their hands and the words thank you so muchALT: a cartoon of a person making a heart with their hands and the words thank you so much 1190
janbuchin.bsky.social @janbuchin.bsky.social · 04/10/2025Glowing from Within - bioGraphic www.biographic.com/glowing-from... Humans really missed out on this characteristic. So unfair.biographic.comGlowing from Within - bioGraphicWith more scientists and artists turning their attention to bioluminescence, new information about glowing fungi is coming to light. 2170
janbuchin.bsky.social @janbuchin.bsky.social · 23/08/2025I follow Robert Reich on Substack and I've been so inspired by him! Today I saw The Last Class and was more encouraged. Leaders are not born. Don't give in to cynicism. Find a showing near you at TheLastClassFilm.comthelastclassfilm.comThe Last Class Film 737958
janbuchin.bsky.social @janbuchin.bsky.social · 14/08/2025Another fine read by Jon Meacham. What he'll John Lewis went through to fight for civil rights. 1141
janbuchin.bsky.social @janbuchin.bsky.social · 08/08/2025Older adult surprises #53: if you are driving around doing errands, volunteering and whatnot, each time you get back in the car the rear view mirror must be adjusted. Downward. I lose an inch by day's end. 2201
janbuchin.bsky.social @janbuchin.bsky.social · 30/07/2025Just finished this. Whew! The author describes the differences between the early days of FB and the rest of the story. For those of us who have not worked in IT, it provides accessible information. Another aspect was sharing her experience that sexual harassment is alive and well. Highly recommend! 1221
janbuchin.bsky.social @janbuchin.bsky.social · 03/06/2025open.substack.com/pub/robertre... Another great essay br Robert Reichopen.substack.comTrump’s Vicious Attack on the American MindHe wants America to be ignorant because ignorance is the handmaiden of tyranny 1228
janbuchin.bsky.social @janbuchin.bsky.social · 22/05/2025Written in 2018, but I just found it. I didn't used to enjoy history, but Meacham is such a great writer! Check it out. 3271
janbuchin.bsky.social @janbuchin.bsky.social · 14/05/2025"Surely, in the light of history, it is more intelligent to hope rather than fear, to try rather than not to try." Eleanor Roosevelt We must not give in to despair! 0133
janbuchin.bsky.social @janbuchin.bsky.social · 05/05/2025Check out this interview with historian Jon Meacham about our fragile country.https://youtu.be/WmNvL8GpJbY?si=D1zasF3XCDIof8O2 090
janbuchin.bsky.social @janbuchin.bsky.social · 01/05/2025There is an excellent article in the Mother Jones e-newsletter by Tim Murphy. He lists the mistakes made by the Trump administration. It is enlightening to see them all on one place. I'm sorry I couldn't figure out how to copy the link. It is a free newsletter, however. 080
janbuchin.bsky.social @janbuchin.bsky.social · 02/03/2025Who decided that the dept of government efficiency would be pronounced like something so elite? I think we should start pronouncing it dog-ee You know, like the old trail song. Then when we see the face of the muskrat we can sing "get along little doggies". He needs to be herded out of government!! 090
