I want to leave Matthew Perry’s own words here as the way we remember him. There will never be another like him- he lit up so many hearts in so many ways. Godspeed to Paradise!

my healing journey is over ❤️ i’m not healed i just got bored

for the first time my toddler asked me “you want play with me?” and like yes buddy, absolutely, all my life

For those of us who are writers and readers, I noticed that a lot of folks aren't familiar with the rich canon of Palestinian literature and don't know where to begin reading. In response to this, down below is a thread of novels, non-fiction, and poetry about Palestine (🧵):

This should not be happening and it is inexcusable. We can be a part of multiple just, humane things simultaneously. If we are committed to true peace, that must also include defeating antisemitism, which is a devastating blight against humanity. #Cornell #TakeCare

Blue Velvet at the drive-in. painted by Andrew Valko.

🧵 Amy: Certainly, my father was against antisemitism, as am I. He also believed militarism (along with racism and poverty) to be among the interconnected Triple Evils. I am certain he would call for Israel’s bombing of Palestinians to cease, for hostages to be released…

omg why are kids’ parkas gendered

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A few reminders as we head into Thanksgiving: -Don't comment on someone's body, even if it looks different than the last time you saw it. -Don't comment on someone's food choices. Those are inside thoughts. -Don't assign moral value to food. You don't need to "earn" pie.

BIG NEWS: I’m opening a romance bookstore here in Portland, Oregon! It’s called Grand Gesture Books and it’ll be the second Black owned bookstore in the Rose City. While it’ll be online for the next couple of months, a brick and mortar is coming 💘 1/2

Thanksgiving tip

Tennis on my 80th.

60 years ago today, as depicted in #MadMen: President John F. Kennedy was assassinated

Truly.

my grandmother lives in a big house in a small town in rural north carolina. when broke up with my college boyfriend, i drove straight to her house because she just lets me be and doesn't ask me any questions besides: "would you like to go to Ruby Tuesday?"

Loved being a part of this awesome filmic conversation.