Well, here's to a new year...on Mars. Also, here's to staying sane.

Being a 2020 mom is crazy. I’m just trying to share my thoughts with other like minded moms out there and hope to help others through some tough times that I can relate to. Mostly just trying to find my voice in a world that can feel very confusing these days and with any luck connect with some others that I can also learn from. ❤️

The search for truth

abuse and weaponized incompetence in marriages

Concerned about the takeover of twitter by a high profile billionaire who wants to reduce moderation on the messaging platform, many of its users are thinking maybe they should leave. If they do leave, or if they also just want a better internet town square, here are some things to consider. Notd is not a drop-in replacement for twitter, but that's a good thing, whether or not you are looking for a new home to take the pulse of the internet or add your voice. While providing a great utility, twitter does some things poorly and doesn't do some things it should do.

It’s common for older people, especially, to be aware of their inner, non-changing self. They’ll say something along the lines of, “I can’t believe I’m” their age. They’ll say deep down they haven’t aged. Here’s how Paul McCartney put it:

The U.S. Supreme Court's decision allowing states to ban abortion stirred alarm Friday among LGBTQ advocates.

The minimum price for a subscription to a Notd stream is one cent per month. This may not seem like a lot, but some people may still object, mainly because they want to follow thousands of publishers and that can cost a lot. But if you're following that many streams, you're going to miss most of the notes (you definitely don't want to have all of them emailed to you). So maybe a minimum price is a good thing, forcing people to be selective when they subscribe.

The Ukrainian farmer was living a quiet life with the quietest of creatures: snails that she raises for export. Then, skies on the horizon turned flaming red. Russia had launched its invasion and nearby towns were burning.

A judge in Tennessee has temporarily barred two federal agencies from enforcing directives issued by President Joe Biden's administration that extended protections for LGBTQ people in schools and workplaces.