Post by Jess Piper / Redsky

I took 4 days away far March madness....how's for 4 days. Feeling refreshed and mad as hell still.

mar 26, 2025, 2:51 pm • 1 0 • view

It's not the shock at all it's the anger and the rage. If our government is so thoroughly corrupt that they cannot handle this obvious threat to our national security then we the people have no other choice than to replace all of them by force if have to

mar 25, 2025, 10:53 pm • 0 0 • view

The “shock and awe” just hardens my stance. These people are weak and stupid.

mar 26, 2025, 1:26 pm • 1 0 • view

I've been exercising a TON lately. It helps so much!!! Run, lift weights, do yoga, DANCE!!! I finally have my guitar set up in the garage and I let myself play as loud as I want to. It helps so much! If anyone needs it, hit me up and I will do breathing exercises with you. It helps!

mar 26, 2025, 4:05 am • 3 0 • view

I take comfort that there are far more educated people that see what is happening, than there are MAGA a$$hats. They can try to steal our government, but it will fail miserably. The GOP thinks everybody is MAGA stupid. Oopsies!

mar 25, 2025, 10:45 pm • 6 1 • view

THIS is the point that I made to my 20 yo, who became passionate about politics, joining a long line of Democrats in our family, and was thus devastated after Election Night. I told her, These guys are morons, incompetents. They're worse than W in 2004, and he was neutered by August '05.

mar 25, 2025, 11:55 pm • 5 1 • view

Yes

mar 26, 2025, 12:05 am • 0 0 • view

I've done all of these in the last 45 mins. I may do them all again. Hahahaha.. I'm sorry. I WILL do them all again.

mar 25, 2025, 10:19 pm • 8 0 • view

Sat in on Dave MCCormick townhall tonight and it shot my blood pressure way up so a break is very needed!

mar 26, 2025, 12:14 am • 2 0 • view

Recreationally plotting fictional murder helps, I find ...

mar 26, 2025, 8:24 am • 0 0 • view

I'm back✌️

mar 25, 2025, 11:15 pm • 1 0 • view

💙💙💙

mar 26, 2025, 12:11 am • 1 0 • view

"...there must always remain some time for a long walk in the mid-day sun, a moment of hushed contemplation in the hurried business of life." ehlersoneverything.blogspot.com/2014/06/whis...

mar 26, 2025, 4:40 pm • 1 0 • view

Good advice. Thank you.

mar 26, 2025, 6:23 pm • 1 0 • view

Come back and call your congressman one more time.

mar 25, 2025, 10:05 pm • 2 0 • view

I crashed my car. I can see now why that wasn’t one of the recommendations.

mar 25, 2025, 11:45 pm • 1 0 • view

I lift weights - it helps a lot.

mar 26, 2025, 12:25 pm • 1 0 • view

I’m starting seeds for the most massive garden I’ve ever grown… and my covid garden was epic… funny I only plan for MASSIVE food production when Donnie dumbass is in office.

mar 26, 2025, 1:12 am • 1 0 • view

I agree, except no drinks. If I took a drink every time the evil regime acts, I would be drinking every day. I try to focus on other things that bring me peace. We can't let him steal our dreams or joy. #IamMe

mar 26, 2025, 1:27 am • 6 0 • view

When the news and commentary gets to me I tend to find peace in watching 2 Broke Girls. Silly comedy seems to have amazing recuperative effects.

mar 26, 2025, 12:30 am • 2 0 • view

Just finished supper and having a drink now.

mar 25, 2025, 10:34 pm • 1 0 • view

I took a bottle of wine

mar 26, 2025, 7:44 am • 2 0 • view

That's what I do

mar 25, 2025, 11:08 pm • 0 0 • view

I’m going to go dig in the dirt for a while

mar 26, 2025, 2:03 pm • 0 0 • view

But seriously, WTF??

mar 25, 2025, 11:18 pm • 0 0 • view

mar 25, 2025, 10:24 pm • 3 0 • view

Finding Irish Punk is clearing my mind.

mar 26, 2025, 3:56 am • 3 0 • view

YES! Irish Punk is so good!!!!!!! Punk exists for times like this

mar 26, 2025, 4:02 am • 3 0 • view

Big same!!!

mar 26, 2025, 5:18 am • 1 0 • view

Take a look! Have a chuckle!

mar 26, 2025, 1:17 am • 1 0 • view

I've been watching foreign sub-titled series on MHZchoice. I can't scroll my tablet & read the narrative, so it keeps me away from the doom & gloom of what our nation is suffering with this corrupt Administration.

mar 26, 2025, 12:11 am • 3 0 • view

I may be a bit late…

mar 25, 2025, 10:05 pm • 1 0 • view

I think we all need to share a toke. 🤣

mar 25, 2025, 10:17 pm • 1 0 • view

Do this. Seriously, take time for yourself and loved ones to not think about it AT ALL.

mar 25, 2025, 11:51 pm • 0 0 • view

I have to constantly watch to make sure I don’t overcommit in volunteering.

mar 26, 2025, 4:15 am • 2 0 • view

I'm taking a period to recover from total hip replacement. Then I'll be ready to fight some more

mar 25, 2025, 10:57 pm • 1 0 • view

Thanks, BRB! Pavlov's old dog here.

mar 26, 2025, 4:02 am • 2 0 • view

mar 25, 2025, 10:15 pm • 2 0 • view

How do you mean "a" drink?

mar 25, 2025, 10:22 pm • 2 0 • view

Here’s a kitty in the evening sun to bathe your tired eyeballs.

mar 26, 2025, 12:06 am • 1 0 • view

I am stressed out by this administration. Thank God it's spring. Walking is good

mar 25, 2025, 11:36 pm • 1 0 • view

Sometimes hour by hour...Just come back to the fight

mar 25, 2025, 10:14 pm • 1 0 • view

I took an almost two-week break. It helped. My headaches went from daily to sometimes. But now they're back. 😐

mar 26, 2025, 5:45 am • 0 0 • view

I'm heading home to burn one, right now.

mar 25, 2025, 11:36 pm • 3 0 • view

We just have to pay attention to what he DOES instead of what he SAYS; it takes a toll on the patience for sure!

mar 26, 2025, 12:50 am • 5 0 • view

Make some art! My local community art class is where a lot of us are recharging and finding community

mar 26, 2025, 1:14 am • 2 0 • view

Great advice!

mar 26, 2025, 3:01 am • 2 0 • view

Yep

mar 26, 2025, 2:27 pm • 2 0 • view

That is wisdom. This will be a marathon.💙

mar 26, 2025, 4:33 pm • 2 0 • view

I am buying several packages of large cleaning sponges to start throwing at the TV.

mar 25, 2025, 11:35 pm • 1 0 • view

It's working, those of us feeling overwhelmed worrying about those of us looking the other way!

mar 25, 2025, 10:07 pm • 1 0 • view

Good advice, Jess. This is truly a Shock&Awe presidency !

mar 25, 2025, 11:31 pm • 2 0 • view

Sucking on nicotine tablets like they are soon to be discontinued!

mar 25, 2025, 11:01 pm • 1 0 • view

I am so drained. Thank you for your daily reminders.

mar 26, 2025, 1:05 am • 3 0 • view

💙 & thanks

mar 26, 2025, 9:52 am • 1 0 • view

I took a break today, grabbed my loppers, and did a LOT of pruning. Getting out and doing something physical was definitely needed!

mar 25, 2025, 10:12 pm • 3 0 • view

🌹

mar 26, 2025, 12:57 am • 1 0 • view

This is perfect advice. Thank you.

mar 26, 2025, 2:02 am • 2 0 • view

I feel like I’m about out of mental space for this lunacy.

mar 26, 2025, 12:48 am • 3 0 • view

And some deep breathing

mar 26, 2025, 5:51 pm • 0 0 • view

right back at you, Jess, keep fighting the good fight, but never discount the power of a recharge 🇨🇦 ✊

mar 25, 2025, 10:21 pm • 2 0 • view

Naaah It's just make me angry. And determined. Love what you do!

mar 25, 2025, 10:21 pm • 2 0 • view

Most times I end up crawling back 🥴

mar 26, 2025, 5:34 am • 1 0 • view

You know what makes me feel better? Writing notes to people I know voted for rump. Text or notes. I call them Quislings and list the regime actions, telling them, that they are complicit. Child separation in the first round tells me who they are. I close with May god have mercy on your soul.

mar 25, 2025, 10:35 pm • 2 0 • view

don't need to. I'm just a pissed off optimist blowin a daily gasket then ragin on.

mar 25, 2025, 10:04 pm • 7 0 • view

We are in civil war. Our Constitutional Liberal Democracy is about to be trashed by the “religious right”.

mar 27, 2025, 1:39 pm • 0 0 • view

Good idea, Jess. I'll take two tokes and brb

mar 25, 2025, 11:06 pm • 3 0 • view

Take a dump

mar 25, 2025, 10:58 pm • 2 0 • view

Jazz 🥂 until tomorrow ☮️

mar 25, 2025, 11:19 pm • 2 0 • view

If anyone has been looking for opportunity to help make the life better of a homeless black lgbtq+ 🍇 person. I could use a blessing🥺

mar 25, 2025, 11:05 pm • 1 0 • view

I have never smoked but OMFG I think I want a cigarette

mar 26, 2025, 1:34 am • 2 0 • view

Yes they are did u see the group of anti abortion women that showed up in the Saint Louis courthouse 🤬😩, when can we get clergy that support everyone’s decision to get into these churches

mar 26, 2025, 3:11 pm • 1 0 • view

mar 26, 2025, 2:37 am • 4 0 • view

🤣

mar 26, 2025, 4:09 am • 1 0 • view

I can handle Bluesky much easier than Facebook. They were angry the last four years and then they won. Why are they still so angry?

mar 26, 2025, 5:10 am • 5 0 • view

They are unable to take responsibility for anything. So, they blame everyone else for their own mistakes. It is their default response & they have no idea how to fix the chaos they have created. It is a case of arrested development, as they have not evolved beyond toddlerhood. 👶😢 :(

mar 26, 2025, 2:44 pm • 1 0 • view

Because the world refuses to bend to their will. Somehow it still does not look or feel like the fantasy utopia they have in mind. The glorious past that in fact never existed.

mar 26, 2025, 10:31 am • 2 0 • view

Yup,

mar 25, 2025, 10:45 pm • 1 0 • view

Every damn time I turn around, there's more stupid. 🤦🏻

mar 25, 2025, 11:35 pm • 1 0 • view

I need to do that. I get so tied up in this and it’s exhausting. But I have to keep going cause our lives are on the line here. But my health is I’ll definitely start doing that after being sick this week. Time for a break. I’ll still post. But I need sometime off soon!

mar 26, 2025, 6:36 pm • 1 0 • view

We're fucked. bsky.app/profile/nbcn...

mar 26, 2025, 1:25 am • 2 0 • view

Come back and do what? Post another meme on social media? Americans are fucking useless. Europeans are in the streets by the millions, while Americans hit "send" and hope for the best. Maybe when they invade Canada you'll wake the fuck up? Yeah, I doubt it, too.

mar 26, 2025, 7:13 am • 1 0 • view

It is working some days, unfortunately. I can't do much work those days. Gardening season is here. Physical work helps with anxiety. Phone calls, e mails, and letters are still done regularly.

mar 26, 2025, 1:50 am • 2 0 • view

Agreed

mar 26, 2025, 8:48 pm • 1 0 • view

Just 10 min. Ago I was thinking about how these idiot Nazi fucks have consumed my life. Just looked out side saw my dog laying in the son and thought it's time to just go play with my dog. And think about playing

mar 25, 2025, 10:32 pm • 3 0 • view

It's good for the soul!

mar 25, 2025, 10:33 pm • 3 0 • view

I read that "shock and awe" is supposed to fatigue people into giving in and giving up. But as long as we have judges that rule fairly & an unadulterated elections/voting system, there's a way out of this mess. Right now, we still have our Constitution working for us & trump won't be pres forever.

mar 25, 2025, 10:06 pm • 2 0 • view

Fuck this shit, I see clearly.

mar 26, 2025, 12:24 am • 4 0 • view

Oh Jess, it's so fucked up..

mar 25, 2025, 11:38 pm • 1 0 • view

Organize locally. Action is the most powerful medicine for this sickness.

mar 26, 2025, 11:11 am • 2 0 • view

I’m baaaaaaack ;)

mar 25, 2025, 10:12 pm • 2 0 • view

Just old music and a good book is all I can handle tonight

mar 26, 2025, 12:31 am • 2 0 • view

Your granny here is having a drink now. Cheers!

mar 25, 2025, 10:21 pm • 6 0 • view

thank you

mar 25, 2025, 10:05 pm • 1 0 • view

I agree. Take a break. But then get back in the fight. This is too important to be complacent.

mar 26, 2025, 7:47 pm • 2 0 • view

Sorry, but I feel I need to correct you. It is Shock and Awful

mar 26, 2025, 2:19 pm • 3 0 • view

Remember, shock and awe is a terrible strategy. They have made so many mistakes, they will make so many more, they aren't good at at this. What we need is better leadership and better fighting. That's coming, but taking too long.

mar 25, 2025, 11:05 pm • 2 0 • view

Exactly

mar 25, 2025, 10:34 pm • 5 2 • view

bsky.app/profile/dawn...

mar 26, 2025, 3:26 am • 2 0 • view

I’m thinking about taking some time off. Thanks for encouraging people to do this! I’m getting pretty wore out and it’s almost three months of this 💩!

mar 25, 2025, 11:21 pm • 1 0 • view

You pinned the Tail on the Donkey!

mar 26, 2025, 12:10 am • 2 0 • view

Good advice!

mar 26, 2025, 4:33 pm • 2 1 • view

🎯

mar 25, 2025, 11:44 pm • 1 0 • view

Edibles baby!!!!

mar 25, 2025, 10:02 pm • 19 0 • view

My job won’t allow it, otherwise I would.

mar 25, 2025, 11:54 pm • 1 0 • view

mar 25, 2025, 10:14 pm • 7 0 • view

🤣

mar 25, 2025, 11:02 pm • 2 0 • view

fuck 'em. yes, it gets difficult some days. face to face helps. know who you can trust.

mar 26, 2025, 1:42 pm • 2 0 • view

Yes. Need breaks. I deleted Twitter finally this week. And it is helping.

mar 26, 2025, 9:42 pm • 1 0 • view

Of only we could get one concrete STOMPING in on ONE of the dozens of hideous things this admin is doing. That could help. I’d be thrilled if we started with Hegseth. Stomped 3 feet under so the wild dogs can dig him back up.

mar 25, 2025, 10:23 pm • 3 0 • view

*IF

mar 25, 2025, 10:23 pm • 1 0 • view

Best advice, take a break, rest your brain, clear your thoughts, We know it's gonna get worse b/c we've all skimmed through Project 2025 by now, right? Right? At least we're going through this together and not alone. Be prepared for what's coming: (via: /u/rusticgorilla) www.project2025.observer

mar 25, 2025, 10:09 pm • 3 0 • view

It will never work on me, the times are tough but I know I’m on the right side of history. Trump and MAGA will be likened to the Confederacy, Nazis, anti-civil rights groups and every other embarrassing chapter of evil people with a sick desire to deny the rights of other humans.

mar 25, 2025, 10:30 pm • 3 0 • view

Go plant some flowers in that planter that's empty. You'll get to enjoy them for a long time!

mar 26, 2025, 4:27 pm • 0 0 • view

For sure take breaks but always come back to the fight. A lot of people need this advice Jess. Good work.

mar 26, 2025, 4:01 pm • 1 0 • view

Just make sure you take that advice yourself Jess! See you Thursday at 5 on zoom.

mar 25, 2025, 10:30 pm • 2 0 • view

We need to give it back to them tenfold!

mar 26, 2025, 2:06 am • 2 0 • view

Take your puppy for a walk. And, keep focused.

mar 26, 2025, 2:52 am • 2 0 • view

I managed 2 out of 4. Guess 50% is ok. If I could just sleep 4 hours tonight, I'd be grateful.

mar 25, 2025, 11:52 pm • 2 0 • view

Can we call this latest scandal WhiskeyLeaks? Asking for a friend

mar 26, 2025, 12:14 am • 3 0 • view

Today is my day off after my every other week 7 day stretch as we are shorthanded because our staff are leaving (chef in a retirement facility) out of fear. I will be smoking and baking delicious treats for my wife.

mar 26, 2025, 4:33 pm • 1 0 • view

I like this one:

if you get tired, learn to rest, not to quit. + Banksy

mar 26, 2025, 4:40 am • 2 1 • view

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

mar 26, 2025, 1:03 am • 1 0 • view

Hey, it's only Tuesday! What crazy shit will happen later this week to put this fuckup in the rear view mirror?

mar 26, 2025, 1:05 am • 1 0 • view

Great advice

mar 25, 2025, 10:37 pm • 4 0 • view

Looks like I picked the wrong day to stop sniffing’ glue…

mar 25, 2025, 10:03 pm • 13 0 • view

Agreed!

mar 25, 2025, 10:57 pm • 1 0 • view

Duly noted and good advice. I hope you are taking care of you, as well. Your posts make me feel better.

mar 25, 2025, 10:50 pm • 2 0 • view

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mar 25, 2025, 10:19 pm • 1 0 • view

Naw, I'm just getting started. They don't know who they picked this fight with. Bring it.

mar 26, 2025, 1:20 am • 4 0 • view

It's a relay race not a marathon.

mar 25, 2025, 10:05 pm • 2 0 • view

Do not drink or smoke your problems away. Sit in those feelings and cope with them, then reward yourself for doing it with a drink/smoke.

mar 26, 2025, 4:34 pm • 1 0 • view

Self-care über alles.

mar 26, 2025, 9:00 am • 1 0 • view

Today it feels crushing and overwhelming. The voting EO just crushed my soul. Total authoritarian move and it’s so scary.

mar 25, 2025, 10:33 pm • 6 0 • view

And, ladies - update your passports.

mar 26, 2025, 5:16 am • 2 0 • view

All of the above! Walking to the closest vineyard now

mar 26, 2025, 11:42 pm • 0 0 • view

Watch a baseball game and then come back.

mar 25, 2025, 11:07 pm • 2 0 • view

It's war and you can't be at the front lines forever. Heal up 🙏

mar 26, 2025, 7:40 am • 0 0 • view

I guess I picked the wrong time to give up sniffing glue

mar 25, 2025, 10:50 pm • 2 0 • view

👍💯💯

mar 26, 2025, 11:11 am • 0 0 • view

Thank you, needed this reminder

mar 26, 2025, 2:03 am • 2 0 • view

well said

mar 25, 2025, 10:04 pm • 2 0 • view

Ok. Thank you, I will smoke and drink

mar 25, 2025, 10:08 pm • 3 0 • view

I’ll drink to that well rounded advice! Too often it’s just take a walk, break, look at beauty, do fun things, yoga, meditation (just gives me anxiety these days) and fails to include a crutch or two!

mar 26, 2025, 11:52 am • 1 0 • view

Good advice. Im digging in the dirt, gonna try vertical gardening. Air, sun, mud between my toes, what could go wrong!

mar 25, 2025, 11:49 pm • 2 0 • view

I usually just beat the shit out of a few Nazis. It's a wonderful elixir.

mar 25, 2025, 10:52 pm • 2 0 • view

I’m more invigorated than ever!

mar 25, 2025, 10:13 pm • 2 0 • view

To be honest, I’m one day on and one day off. Which means, in my case, one day I function and the next day I don’t. It’s not great and certainly not healthy, but it seems to be the only way I am surviving at this point.

mar 25, 2025, 11:45 pm • 3 0 • view

Yes yes yes.

mar 25, 2025, 11:22 pm • 4 0 • view

It’s overwhelming.

mar 25, 2025, 11:53 pm • 1 0 • view

"Rest when you're weary. Fight when you're ready."

mar 25, 2025, 11:16 pm • 2 0 • view

hear that...

mar 27, 2025, 3:03 am • 0 0 • view

I took Sunday. I just couldn’t. They don’t even take weekends off for their clown show.

mar 26, 2025, 1:50 am • 1 0 • view

Jess, have you heard anything about a symbolic (as I'm sure they'd never show up) town hall meeting for Hawley and/or Schmidt? I'd love to go to one!

mar 26, 2025, 1:48 am • 1 0 • view

I'm drinking like a fish. Hopefully it will end soon my liver can't take no more.🙏

mar 25, 2025, 10:16 pm • 2 0 • view

Thank you. We need reminding sometimes. I took a walk and puttered with my fruit trees when I read your post. Oh, and you too, ok?

mar 25, 2025, 11:35 pm • 2 0 • view

I’ll drink to that.

mar 26, 2025, 11:23 am • 1 0 • view

Ha! I was going to try and quit smoking this year but I somehow don't think it's the right time! 🤣

mar 25, 2025, 10:13 pm • 3 0 • view

mar 26, 2025, 12:34 am • 3 0 • view

😂🤣😂

mar 26, 2025, 12:59 am • 0 0 • view

All four and come back for more

mar 25, 2025, 11:08 pm • 2 0 • view

Golf course opens tomorrow... I've been soaking in the Vitamin D getting prepped. Feels great.

mar 25, 2025, 10:09 pm • 2 0 • view

Or all of the above

mar 25, 2025, 10:03 pm • 2 0 • view

I am trying not to take up smoking again!!!!

mar 25, 2025, 11:07 pm • 5 0 • view

Not sure, but I don't think the comment was aiming at tobacco.

mar 25, 2025, 11:08 pm • 4 0 • view

"in the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity." - Sun Tzu Find your opportunity.

mar 26, 2025, 2:11 am • 5 0 • view

It really does help.

mar 26, 2025, 1:27 pm • 1 0 • view

I was putting gas in my vehicle and noticed that for the first time I was trying to inhale the fumes🤣

mar 25, 2025, 11:01 pm • 2 0 • view

Please make sure you take care of yourself, too. We need you!

mar 25, 2025, 10:10 pm • 2 0 • view

America is already lost. Many Americans sat posting on socials about the loss of democracy and the need to fight rather than rising up in numbers physically, wasn’t the guns detailed in your constitution to stop government overreach? Trump has won,American democracy is dead, its fascist USA now

mar 26, 2025, 5:58 am • 3 0 • view

Correct.

mar 26, 2025, 7:59 am • 1 0 • view

Gawd how I wish it wasn’t but we are no longer allies it seems

mar 26, 2025, 2:47 pm • 0 0 • view

Go smoke a Cuban cigar. They're the best. With a chilled glass of wine.

mar 27, 2025, 12:02 am • 1 0 • view

I was just thinking this and you said it. Never in our lives did we think we would be here. Period. Let alone in 60 plus days.

mar 25, 2025, 10:02 pm • 1 0 • view

Okay but where does the "shock and awe" end and where does "it's just like this forever now" begin?

mar 26, 2025, 12:00 pm • 1 0 • view

This sounds like permission and I'll take it!

mar 25, 2025, 10:01 pm • 7 0 • view

Excellent advise.

mar 26, 2025, 5:40 pm • 1 0 • view

Thank you. Needed that. Doing one of those things, then back to work!

mar 25, 2025, 11:44 pm • 2 0 • view

The Trump Administration's only strategy is to bore us all to tears with the constant reporting about how incompetent and venal they are that we can no longer bear to pay attention.

mar 25, 2025, 10:43 pm • 2 0 • view