Mary Oliver.

Nestled right in the middle of the week is my midday Wednesday writing workshop, where all genres are welcomed and magic happens on the regular. Meet your muse here in Little Blue!

"Totality" is a relatively new song that Katryna and I have never performed, but I sang it at the West Cummington Church last Sunday. It's about my attempt to see the eclipse of April 2024, not yet knowing that my dear friend Joe Shieber had died the day before. Here’s a snippet…

An early rehearsal of The Welcome Table Chorus. See us at Bombyx doing a benefit for the food bank! Enrollment for Winter session is open now at nerissanields.com.

While Katryna and I were at our Passim concert, this was happening at home. The dogs met up in the park and invited Greta over for dinner.

The latest Nields News is live... Also, we realize it’s been WAY too long since we endorsed anything, so hold on to your hats and go to our substack to read up on what hilarious TV show we found, along with book recommendations, plus one of our favorite Kartoonas from 1993: thenields.substack.com.

Happy Hannukkah and early Merry Christmas! It's been such a busy month already. Here's a Christmas "Carol" we sang with our dear friend, Ben Demerath. This month: Come see our Welcome Table Chorus (Florence, MA at Bombyx on Dec 16th) AND catch us playing 4 Almost New Year's Shows with Dar Williams.

All manner of Nieldsy things are happening (like our big February 7th show at the Ironhorse and our special fireside show at Club Passim with our friends, High Tea). Open the latest newsletter on substack to see photos, videos and get all the latest!

Cleo, tired of herding her sheep, took matters into her own teeth.

Here are two books by Jess Walter I wish I hadn't read before going to Italy because they'd be perfect. Alas.

To my core campaign team, volunteers, finance committee, donors, door knockers, house hosts, and voters: Thank you. I woke up feeling deeply grateful for all the work you put into this campaign. I appreciate all of you.

#QP Steampunk Vehicle #aiart bsky.app/profile/joya...

Sir Keir Starmer was recently on BBC Radio 3 discussing the importance of communication skills! We're keen to see this in action following the #CurriculumReview and new oracy framework. Join us and tell the Government to press SEND on a future where every voice is heard.👇 https://bit.ly/3KJ2CSO

What’s the subnivean zone? Here’s a little bit about this mysterious world beneath the snow. #forest #nature #wildlife #animals #snow #winter #science #stem #ecology

In today’s headlines: pharmaphorum.com/news #news #pharma #lifesciences #pharmanews #pharmaindustry

He should see her as the enemy. Instead, Raffael looks at Azalea like she’s the only thing worth surviving the war for. www.amazon.com/Elemental-Wo... #alphaxwarrior #fantasycouple #romanticfantasybooks #darkromancefiction #bookcommunityromance #werewolfromancebooks

My guest today is Thomas Mutch @tomthescribe.bsky.social. He is a photojournalist and author who has covered the war in Ukraine since the beginning. Listen and watch this episode on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5oeN... Watch this episode on YouTube: youtu.be/buQ8w7Q04Cc

Sure, Zootopia 2 is good. But watching it 54 times?

Happy Memorial Day! 🇺🇸

S/O to @soberthots.blacksky.app on the mix on.soundcloud.com/sdaqCePm3YKk...

#WWE #WrestleMania 42 - #Penta makes his #MortalKombat inspired entrance | #wwewrestlemania

Black Fact = 1963 (April 16)- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Baptist Minister and civil rights activist, wrote the Letter from the Birmingham Jail on this date in 1963. At the time, he was in jail for demonstrating #theraydiotwins

Happy Monday Nerds! Happy 4/20! This week on the podcast we are discussing S5E4 of @theboystv and starting our S2 @daredevil Born Again talk with eps 1-2. Catch it when it drops on Thursday night. www.scenennerdpodcast.com #TheBoysTV #DaredevilBornAgain

It was a joy to join @benmax.bsky.social and Eli Valentín to discuss the Mayor’s race, Latino vote, and shifts in generational ideologies amongst the diverse Latino communities in NYC. 🎧 Listen to snippet below and the whole episode here: bit.ly/4lOcN61

A far-right influencer is suing the charity 10,000 Interns, claiming their trailblazing schemes supporting Black people are “anti-white”. We’re pushing back:

True Word Baptist Louisville,KY Their preacher spits dog hate. I'm sure he hates everyone who isn't obsessed with other ppls genitalia, especially the genitalia of little girls. He definitely hates ppl who say no to child marriage, and child rape. He describes himself in his rant👇🏽👇🏽 #SheShed

WHY is it so hard for the population of this planet to accept truth of true reality? people.com/al-gore-atta...

The truth will out. Now we begin to learn of the abuse inflicted on the activists by Ben Gvir and his henchmen. These people are demons. Our governments are no better as they support this state.

The first trailer for ‘MY ADVENTURES WITH SUPERMAN’ Season 3 has been released. Releasing June 13 on Adult Swim.

Actually @maffewgregg.bsky.social this is better, use this whenever you're up to Botchamaniaing again, brother dude jack.

🏥✨ Great healthcare starts with feeling comfortable and cared for! ‌ At METRO, we’re here for every step of your health journey. No judgment, just support ❤️ ‌ 👉 Find your provider at www.metrotampabay.org ‌ #MetroInclusiveHealth #TampaBay #Healthcare #FYP #StPete

Andrey Smirnov manages to escape the triangle attempt but Maxim Tarasov rolls him over to the cage and starts punching him from modified scarf/side control until the ref has had enough.

#jessewilliams #alejandraonieva #explore #fyp #BreakingNewsUSA Full story: https://jqjo.com/2026-05-08/us/Entertainment/en/bs/United-States-actor-Jesse-Williams-quietly-marries-co-star/1270369

At Maplewood Terrace in Viroqua, Rosie has become a beloved fixture among residents at the assisted living facility. https://www.news8000.com/sponsor/hometown-heroes/a-quiet-companion-how-rosie-became-family-at-maplewood-terrace/article_6caf9114-29ba-45b7-8815-8848cf77ce0b.html 

OpenAI Launches DeployCo, GM Shifts Workforce Toward AI, and AI That Listens #ai #artificialintelligence #future #machinelearning #ainews

Just wait until Movember 🤭

📑 The right to meaningful explanation in #AlgorithmicManagement: commentary on the CJEU’s judgment in Dun & Bradstreet Austria, Case C-203/22 Read the technical brief by ETUI senior researcher, Aída Ponce Del Castillo 🔗 etui.org/Z9A

Storm using Awa Fam in different ways, play starts with a pindown. Ends up re-spacing and then flowing into pick and roll. Has good footwork, works to get a touch but releases to the roll quick.

#UnionsForAll member shares the news of the victory in NYC. When we fight we win. @32bjseiu.bsky.social We Don't Play!💜 Thank You Demetrus Dugar #1u #unionsforallnetwork #union #fyp #win

Trump cares more about himself, his family riches, and his ballroom than the struggles working families are facing because of his policies.

Some realizations only hit you at night. 🥀

Trump, When Is Enough Enough? This is day 16 of the Epstein-Iran War, and we have spent 16 billion dollars. What is our threshold? #theeggreport#iranwar

Strikes are underway by the Air Force in Sarafand, Bisarya, and Kharaib following evacuation warnings from the IDF spokesperson.

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Sarah Ashlee Barker corner three #WNBA

Man With Outie Belly Button Distracts Everyone As Trump Speaks During White House Press Event

ICE received $75 billion in the Big “Beautiful” Bill + MORE in appropriations, but the GOP is holding TSA, FEMA & Coast Guard funding hostage to get even MORE money for ICE. House Dem. Leader Jeffries is trying again with a discharge petition to fund these agencies—just NOT ICE. #FundDHSFreezeICE

Today we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. It’s important we not just appreciate the day off and like a social post. We must continue the work of ensuring legal, social, and economic justice for everyone. See exactly how we strive for this goal and the progress we’ve made at FJI.law

[10/10 #RuZZian logisics after being visited by #Ukrainian " #sanctions"

@radiorachel.bsky.social He's right ! America does have lots of stupid folks ⚠️

Today on Earth Day, I want to be honest with you about where things stand. The progress we’ve made to protect our planet, our people, and our health is under the most serious attack it has faced in a generation.

Harry Liedtke awakens in a strange bed in THE OYSTER PRINCESS "These are not my pants"

🗣️ A scientist finds randomness thrilling?! Dr. Kamau Bobb from Spelman College says the 💥Second Law of Thermodynamics💥 is his favorite STEM concept. #Entropy touches everything—from systems to life itself. 🎥 Watch and tell us your favorite scientific concept. #STEM #Spelman #HBCU #WeHBSeeUTV #QEM

Are you ready? The way you’ve been trading… is about to change. SwingPilot - June, 2026. #SwingPilot #ComingSoon #SwingTrading #StockMarket #TradingTools #Investing #Finance #TraderLife #MarketShift

Plants Are Good Food #foodjourney #foodvlog #podcast This is a segment from the Knauthentic podcast episode #13. Please consider watching the full video. Check the Linktree in my bio. #knauthentic Available on Substack, YouTube, YT Music, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. #culture #food #nutrition

Richtig. Es ist meine Meinung, dass #Merz wohl ein Narzisst mit wenig logischem Verständnis ist, stattdessen ein sehr berechenbarer Rechtsanwalt. Merkt man immer wieder. Gleiches Muster. Und sich selbst nur abfällig gegenüber anderen Menschen äußern. Ganz großes Kino. #Diskriminierung sehe ich da.

A few thoughts on the future....

🇱🇧🇮🇱 Hezbollah atacó con drones #FPV un camión de combustible de las FDI en la ciudad de Bint Jbeil, en el sur del Líbano. ——————- 🇱🇧🇮🇱 Hezbollah atacó con drones FPV un camión de combustible de las FDI en la ciudad de Bint Jbeil, en el sur del Líbano.

Post Dawntrail story in a nutshell

Once again, Ukrainians aren’t the only ones suffering from russian barbarity. Animals endure this disaster together with their humans. Unlike their owners, unfortunately, pets can’t perceive what is happening and why. Which makes this awful ordeal even more stressful.