"My dear friends, your vote is precious, almost sacred. It is the most powerful, nonviolent tool we have to create a more perfect union." (John Lewis) youtube.com/watch?v=uWuhPU… 2/2

“The red, dark year is dead, the year just born Leads on from anguish wrought by priest and mob, To what undreamed-of morn?” Emma Lazarus 1849–1887

Our Sunday was shared with these glorious Black Skimmers

An indictment (perhaps obvious, yet powerful) of a medical/political strategy that focuses on vaccines rather than inequities- “COVID-19 is not a pandemic - The Lancet” thelancet.com/journals/lance…

Thanx Rachel - rhappe.bsky.social and The Community Roundtable generously for making this fireside talk "The Art of Gathering" available. Particularly grateful for access to Priya's book (so timely!). Looking forward to hearing both Priya Parker and my former colleague Gali Kling Schneider communityroundtable.com/what-we-do/tra…

Pause reading The.Ink, from Anand Giridharadas ‘s compelling“Winners Take All” to consume Priya Parker ‘s excellent “The Art of Gathering” (prep for her The Community Roundtable fireside chat later today). Only now realizing the books’ authors -a married pair

Today is/was my birthday. Fittingly I recognized 34 of these pictures. I am officially old.

What could go wrong with this 🤷🏽‍♂️

Before reconciliation, reunification and repair there must be acknowledgment, apology and atonement. nytimes.com/2021/01/21/us/…

Exciting possibilities and encouraging collaboration uc.edu/news/articles/…

In honor of International Women's Day promoting loans to women around the world. #Kiva kiva.org/invitedby/mari… via kiva.org

When wondering how to be an ally and amplify voices in India, mentored by my beloved young friend Abesh Bhattacharjee - he is on the ground providing care to those in need in #WestBengal . Please support and further spread the word cc SAP Mentors Lavanya DJ

Thank you Jessi Grieser (I have joined places. Same handle.) for an illuminating talk on Duolingo #Duocon2021 about language and belonging. Lots to think about for someone who had "Standard American English" pounded into them by an immigrant mother.

Being peer-mentored by this talented #scifi writer whose critiques and recommendations transcend his genre is a fun privilege. Spectrum of Self-Published SciFi hastewriting.wordpress.com/2021/09/05/the… via Neal Holtschulte

So delighted to see Rich Heilman take stage. Remember our first foray in NSQ? You rock!

Wordle 200 2/6 🟨⬜🟨⬜🟨 On my second try ever. My life has come to this. 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

Wanted to learn this language for 50 years! Now on 1000 day streak learning French on Duolingo! Join me? invite.duolingo.com/BDHTZTB5CWWKTQ…

Wordle 649 2/6* ⬜🟩🟨⬜🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 That was unexpected and yet ……

My friend @njames reminds me of how I love highlighting talents of others. x.com/njames/status/… . Peeps how best to promote a brilliant young developer I've met through the climbing world? Perseverant, intelligent and looking for work linkedin.com/in/grayburford/ DM me ideas