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On the Bright Side @janharness.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

On the bright side, @booker.senate.gov showed us what it means to stand up for democracy. God bless him. Now, go make good trouble.

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On the Bright Side @janharness.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

On the bright side, we have John Lithgow bringing to life the wisdom of @timothysnyder.bsky.social Watch it. Then be courageous.

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On the Bright Side @janharness.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

“Swearing is linked with increased pain tolerance and strength” Thanks to this story in the @washingtonpost.com, I feel fuckin’ vindicated. #resist #tuesday #lookup #booksky

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

We want to send a message to the world: what has happened today is an absolute disgrace. It is completely un-American.

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God @thegodshow.com · 28/02/2025

That press conference was the most disgraceful act of betrayal I’ve ever seen.

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On the Bright Side @janharness.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Remember that spending cash at small, local businesses is part of today’s economic blackout! Let’s support our favorite homegrown shops. #blackout #protest #resist #shopsmall #lookup #booksky #friday

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On the Bright Side @janharness.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

A million birds flying north has to be a good sign, right? Spring is on the way. #sunday #spring #gooutside #lookup #booksky

Countless birds flying north across a deep blue, sunny sky

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On the Bright Side @janharness.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

On the bright side, after you read the news (hopefully that includes @hcrichardson.bsky.social), you can read a novel and give your mind a little literary vacation. #booksky #lookup #resist #thursday #staysane

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Charlotte Clymer @charlotteclymer.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Democratic leaders: I think it's abundantly clear at this point that simply going along to get along ain't gonna work. Trying to negotiate ain't gonna work. Being collegial ain't gonna work. What you're doing right now isn't working. Take your gloves off and punch back. Hard.

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On the Bright Side @janharness.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Today’s tip? After you make your calls, donate to democracy or enjoy your morning coffee, look at your “to do” list. I crossed off a big, dreaded task yesterday and immediately felt lighter. Try it. Move one step forward. xoxo #wednesday #lookup #resist #booksky #staysane

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On the Bright Side @janharness.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Repeat after me, KC peeps: Next week it will be in the 50s. Next week it will be in the 50s. Next week it will be in the 50s. #hanginthere #tuesday #climate #makeyourcalls #lookup #booksky

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On the Bright Side @janharness.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

“This Devil Wears Nada” 🤣🤣🤣

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On the Bright Side @janharness.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

Aren’t Sunday mornings the best? The funny pages. Good coffee. Silent cold outside, quiet warmth inside. This is your reminder to breathe, dear hearts. (Do people still call the comics the “funny pages”???? Or am I revealing myself as 1,000 years old?) #sunday #lookup #staysane #resist #breathe

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Bud Simpson @budzilla.com · 14/02/2025

Found Valentine #53, Car Wash, Deer Park, Texas

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Bud Simpson @budzilla.com · 14/02/2025

Found Valentine #2, Fence, RV Park, Chimacum, Washington

A red cardboard heart attached to a fence.

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

One of our supporters shared this with us—people are getting creative tonight!

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On the Bright Side @janharness.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Happy Valentine’s Day! Extra hugs to everyone piecing broken hearts back together. 🩵 #valentine #friday #love #booksky

Handmade watercolor heart, cut in half and taped together off-kilter with the message: “Here’s to love! In all its forms.”
A message of support to LGBTQIA folk.

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On the Bright Side @janharness.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Here’s something Grimm that isn’t politics — with @stephenking.bsky.social providing the words for Sendak’s art, you know this will be a gem! #booksky #fairytales

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On the Bright Side @janharness.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

I was going to post a screenshot of my weather app, with the windchill of -6 in KC, in what feels like unending winter. But the brilliant @connieschultz.bsky.social has a better idea. Stay warm, peeps. Make your calls or huddle under a blankie. Or both. Whatever works today. Spring is on her way.

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On the Bright Side @janharness.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

People ask me, “What difference does it make if I call my senators and representative?” Numbers matter. Our show of unity and strength matters. Bonus: After I call, I feel better. I’ve done something. Call. Donate. Protest. Find your path, but DO SOMETHING. #resist #trump #musk #booksky #lookup

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Pete Buttigieg @petebuttigieg.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

You are not powerless, and he is not unstoppable. Look at, and learn from, the funding freeze and how quickly he was forced to surrender.

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Celeste Ng @pronounced-ing.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

If your boss or company tells you to do something unethical: don't say yes. Make them write it down.

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On the Bright Side @janharness.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

Marco says, “Enough of KC winter. I want a beach and a catamaran.” Happy #caturday, peeps. #lookup #staysane #booksky

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On the Bright Side @janharness.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

On the bright side, there’s love in the air and I’m KC born and bred. Go Chiefs! PS The felon and friends do not get access to my entire brain. PPS I’m waiting for the wedding and then an album of lullabies. #taylorswift #travis #superbowl #lookup #staysane #february

Taylor Swift hugging Travis Kelce on the field after the conference championship game. I think. Anyway, they’re cute.

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On the Bright Side @janharness.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

“Rest” is part of “resist” — and it’s essential. Stay informed, make your calls, spend your money at democracy-defending stores. And breathe. Watch a Billy Crystal movie. Rinse and repeat tomorrow. If you’re having trouble finding anything good to focus on, read my book. #resist #call #booksky

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Duchess Goldblatt @duchessgoldblatt.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Make sure to bend at the knees when you're lifting up the world and everyone in it.

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Duchess Goldblatt @duchessgoldblatt.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Maintain your sanity, friends. Maintain your joy and peace while you continue to put your back into the work that needs doing.

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On the Bright Side @janharness.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Encouraging, amusing, loving tweets from @duchessgoldblatt.bsky.social helped countless people survive the pandemic with our sanity intact. The community she fosters is kind and smart and funny. Now, she’s here! Follow her. (And keep calling DC!) #booksky #coup #wednesday #lookup #resist

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On the Bright Side @janharness.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

I know it can be intimidating to call a U.S. senator or representative. On the bright side, there’s an easy approach: Call and say you’re concerned about X and you wonder when they’ll be in your area to discuss it with constituents. Every call matters. #resist #coup #democracy #booksky #lookup

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On the Bright Side @janharness.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

At some point today, I want you to take a break from calling your elected employees in DC (or doing your resistance of choice), go outside, and look for the color blue. Something beautifully blue. Your brain will thank you. #lookup #resist #staysane #booksky #monday

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On the Bright Side @janharness.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

“Nothing is inevitable. Do not be alone and do not be dismayed. Find someone who is doing something you admire and join them.” Great Substack piece. Info and ways to act.

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On the Bright Side @janharness.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

This week’s Bright Side award goes to @hcrichardson.bsky.social. If I had to choose only one news source, she’d be the one. Clear, factual, well-reported updates. Historical context. Detailed info. Plus, gorgeous photos. TY! Get her book @bookshop-org.bsky.social. #booksky #lookup #sunday

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Benjamin Dreyer @bcdreyer.social · 01/02/2025

Sorry to trouble you, Senator, but there’s A COUP GOING ON AND IT WORRIES ME A BIT MORE THAN MY NEXT BLT.

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On the Bright Side @janharness.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

You did it! You survived the longest January in the history of Januaries. With your sanity intact — no small feat. Together, we made it to Black History Month. Read, write, learn. Replenish your soul this weekend. #lookup #booksky #brightside #february #saturday #breathe #blackhistorymonth

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

This is what the government did with 120K+ Japanese Americans in 1942. I know. I was there in those camps.

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Aimee Hagedorn @aimee-hagedorn.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

I’m guessing if you’re like me you have a lot resting on your heart these days. Let’s talk and stitch about at the art museum. Thursday, February 13th at the Nelson Atkins Museum, 5pm. Free admission. XO

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On the Bright Side @janharness.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Here’s your Friday reminder to enjoy the non-horrific things happening every day. I spoke at a senior living complex yesterday. Asked attendees for the key component of a happy old age. “Sex!” was the immediate answer. From a guy celebrating his 91st birthday. Party on, peeps. #lookup

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On the Bright Side @janharness.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Today’s bright side? @jimacosta.bsky.social and all the journalists fighting hard to bring us truth. I graduated from the MU School of Journalism. While my career took several different routes, I’m proud of my roots: A strong, free press is essential to democracy. #brightside #democracy #lookup

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On the Bright Side @janharness.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

On the bright side, we have @democracyforward.bsky.social. And Caroline Kennedy. And every single one of you who take the time to call your senators and representatives. Every action matters. #lookup #brightside #booksky #speaknow

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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 28/01/2025

Let's be clear: the Medicaid portal went offline because of Donald Trump's orders. The only reason it is back on is due to outrage from the American people. Now, they are trying to lie about it. Medicaid was never taken away from Americans under President Biden.

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On the Bright Side @janharness.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

On the bright side, you still have a voice and you can use it. Call the people elected to represent you and express your concerns. You don’t need to have answers. Ask a question. How does the freeze order impact your state? What are they doing to minimize damage and/or push back? #makegoodtrouble

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On the Bright Side @janharness.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Is it possible to be livid and laughing at the same time? Absolutely. Follow @jefftiedrich.bsky.social and refuse to lose your sense of humor. Keep the hope. We are in this fight together, peeps, and that’s worth cheering. #staysane #lookup #monday #WTseriousF #brightside

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On the Bright Side @janharness.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

On the bright side, it’s Sunday. Read the funny pages before immersing yourself in the news. Sip your coffee and doodle. Or write. Or bake. Maybe you relish a true day of rest, an ecumenical sabbath for the spirit. Your morning sets your mood. Choose calm. #lookup #brightside #staysane #booksky

Photo of J.R.R. Tolkien and the quote: “All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.”
I did not research to verify the quote. It’s lovely whether he said it or someone else did. Party on, peeps.

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On the Bright Side @janharness.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Our inaugural Bright Side award is a unanimous choice. We all need a buddy like the courageous and kind Bishop Mariann E. Budde. You can buy her book at bookshop.org PS My plan? To post encouraging truths to help us fight the good fight. #booksky #staysane #bravery #kindness #lookup #brightside

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leslieradams.bsky.social @leslieradams.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Time for some deep breaths

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The Daily Show @thedailyshow.com · 20/01/2025

Back on the grind tomorrow

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Celeste Ng @pronounced-ing.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Good morning. You are still here. Do something kind for someone you love today--and if you can, for someone else in your community, even if they're a stranger. We're in this together. ❤️

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