Loretta was a supremely talented actor. She deserved all her 10 EMMY nominations and her 2 wins. But more than acting her part, she created it. She worked hard In showing the writing staff how they could turn the character from a one joke sexist stereotype into a real person --

Loretta Swit was always outstanding. 💔

Reading List from “Writers Reading during the Pandemic: A Panel with Joyce Carol Oates, Edmund White, and Sheila Kohler”

Remembering Mark Bingham’s bravery. #PrideMonth

Don't play Elon's game, don't let him set the news cycle. Ask what he is trying to distract you from. Same for Trump.

Five things to remember about war: 1. Many things reported with confidence in the first hours and days will turn out not to be true 2. Whatever they say, the people who start wars are often thinking chiefly about domestic politics 3. The rationale given for a war will change

Born on this day, the great Ahmad Jamal, who manifested beauty and uplift.

Grab a friend or 7 and go through “Ron Carter Meets Bach.” This book has 13 compositions by the legendary JS Bach, but arranged for bass choirs by Yours Truly for 2,3,4,5 and 8 basses. Bassists - we've got you covered!

RIP Terrence Stamp 🤍

That softer, berry-bruised light of autumn. Prepare to sit still and embrace the silence.

Happy birthday, #RubyBridges

Wonderful news for Croutonians and the sanctuary that lives on! Congratulations 🎉

For the history books 📚

Mehdi Hasan David 🇺🇸 🦅🟧☮️🏳️‍🌈💙🌊 Heather Cox Richardson’s book is a great, detailed dive into history after you’ve read the original story ‘Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee’.

This is the first day since NPR was founded it has not had federal support. And we're here, strong, vital, and with an audience of millions we will keep on serving, no fees, no paywalls, and across all divisions. We hope you'll support your local stations to serve all America.

Don’t chase possessions but instead focus on creating memories that will live with you forever. Big Mac asked me to pass that on. RIP ❤️

Happy HB Roy Hargrove 🎂

Out this Thursday. My book about Tina and the dogs especially for kids. I love this because every penny goes to Tina’s hospital but also because a I hope a generation of kids will read it and be kind to dogs. You can grab a copy here now bio.to/orapp3