Wes Fryer
LightNews LightNews
banner
wesfryer.com
Wes Fryer
@wesfryer.com
2.5K followers 1.9K following 4.8K posts
Empowering you to bravely & creatively share your voice with kindness. I also love to cook. "Culture healer, not culture warrior."

https://wesfryer.com
https://news.wesfryer.com
Posts Replies Media Videos
wesfryer.com
I love having electric candles in my morning meditation space.

#wellness #selfcare
A collection of various electric candles on a glass table in a dark room
January 27, 2026 at 11:42 AM
wesfryer.com
January 1993. Reese AFB, Lubbock, Texas.

www.speedofcreativity.org/200...

#dw4jc
Wes Fryer in UPT standing by a T-37
January 27, 2026 at 3:40 AM
wesfryer.com
I co-authored an article for the January 2026 issue of the Indivisible Charlotte newsletter, "Building a Fortress for Democracy: Why We Need "Soft Secession." It's about Chris Armitage's ideas he shared in his podcast interview with Indivisible CLT.
indivisibleclt.substack.com/p...

#ResistAndHeal
A hand-drawn infographic titled "SOFT SECESSION" depicts a central castle labeled "SURVIVAL STRATEGY" linked to three primary pillars of action. To the left, "STATE ATTORNEYS GENERAL" focuses on investigation, prosecution, and accountability. To the right, "ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE" emphasizes public banks, services, and healthcare safety nets. At the bottom, "INTERSTATE COMPACTS"—illustrated by a handshake in front of a bridge—details the coordination of resources and the enforcement of rights.
January 26, 2026 at 7:46 PM
wesfryer.com
My morning meditation as a #dw4jc today:

Do Not Be Ashamed - Pray As You Go prayasyougo.org/prayer/do-no...

triangletoot.party/@wesfryer/11...

#Jesus #PrayAsYouGo #YouVersion #JesusFollower
An evocative, multi-scene digital painting illustrating themes from 2 Timothy 1. In the center, two bearded men in robes stand in a stone prison cell, their wrists connected by heavy chains while light streams from a barred window. Surrounding this central image are vignettes of a glowing figure standing before an open tomb, a man holding a scroll inscribed with "HOLY CALLING," and a diverse group of people joyfully sharing bread around a radiant cross. The text "2 Timothy 1" appears in the top right, with a stylized hashtag "#dw4jc" in the bottom left corner.
January 26, 2026 at 12:00 PM
wesfryer.com
Please check out and share my post for #ResistAndHeal:

"The Resistance Playbook (January 2026 edition)"

open.substack.com/pub/resista...

#protest #ICE #HealOurCulture #resist #Indivisible #indivisibleCLT #resistance
A four-panel comic titled "Resistance Playbook: Inspired by Minnesota & Maine" illustrates strategies for community action. The top-left panel features a man in a safety vest emphasizing "Safety First!" and "De-escalate." The top-right shows a woman holding a phone and camera with the advice "Document, Don't Obstruct." The bottom-left panel displays a diverse crowd behind a banner labeled "High-Participation," while the bottom-right panel depicts a priest and a lawyer shaking hands under the labels "Broad Coalitions" and "Faith & Legal Front-Edge."
January 26, 2026 at 10:16 AM
wesfryer.com
"You had me at cinnamon."

Oven Apple Crisp

food.wesfryer.com/2026/01/15/...

#CookWithWes
A close-up, high-angle shot of a golden-brown fruit crumble or cobbler served in a clear glass baking dish. The dessert features tender, sliced fruit—likely apples or pears—baked in a bubbly, syrupy glaze and topped with a rustic, textured layer of toasted walnuts and spiced crumble. The surface is glistening and caramelized, with visible hints of cinnamon and sugar throughout.
January 26, 2026 at 1:08 AM
wesfryer.com
Frosty is coming back… and unfortunately, he's coming with a vengeance…

Winter storm wave 2 starts for us in the next couple hours, but this time it looks like freezing rain… #CommPrep
A high-contrast composite weather radar map displays a large storm system moving across the Southeastern United States, centered over the Carolinas, Georgia, and Virginia. A wide band of pink shading, indicating wintry mix or ice, stretches from northern Georgia through Charlotte and up into Virginia. To the west, vibrant greens and yellows represent heavy rain moving through Alabama and Georgia, while the weather widget in the upper right confirms a temperature of 25°F in Charlotte with a 90% chance of wintry precipitation.
January 25, 2026 at 9:05 PM
wesfryer.com
Read my new post: "Death Squads in the USA"

open.substack.com/pub/resista...

#ResistAndHeal
A four-panel political comic strip titled with yellow headers. The first panel, "NIGHTMARE," depicts a fearful man hiding from masked "GOV. SQUADS" and ICE agents in a dystopian city. The second, "CONGRESS, ACT!", shows two determined politicians in front of the U.S. Capitol building holding a gavel and a banner reading "IMPEACH & CONVICT!" The third panel, "POLLS SAY...", displays a cracked monitor with a pie chart showing a 60% disapproval rating, captioned "SADLY, MANY DO." The final panel, "EQUAL JUSTICE," features the scales of justice with a small, crowned figure in a suit being outweighed by a large group of diverse people, accompanied by the slogans "STAND UP TO FASCISM!" and "NO ONE ABOVE THE LAW."
January 25, 2026 at 3:36 AM
wesfryer.com
Check out my new video: "Preparing for the Big Ice Storm - Essential Tips & Personal Preparations" (7 min)

youtu.be/FNWw_DCFTvM

#prepper#preppera#preparationr#IceStorm #winters#winterstormt#generatora#NorthCarolinae#CommPrep
A comic book style illustration used as a video thumbnail features a smiling man in a beanie and glasses giving a thumbs-up, next to two golden retrievers in a snowy backyard. Behind them, a house is covered in icicles, and a generator and chainsaw are staged under a canopy tent. Large blue text at the top reads "PREPARING FOR THE BIG ICE STORM."
January 24, 2026 at 10:56 PM
wesfryer.com
(1/2) Helpful, practical and timely video from Chris (City Prepping) - “How to Survive A Winter Power Outage and Stay Warm
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yriC...

He also shares a free “Extreme Weather Survival Guide” with good tips:
cityprepping.com/weather-shel...
This comic-style infographic, titled "Practical Tips to Survive a Winter Power Outage," provides eight illustrated steps for emergency preparedness. The guide covers sealing home drafts with caulk or foam, testing essential equipment like generators and alarms, and creating a "warm room" by isolating a small space and pitching an indoor tent. It further advises layering clothing effectively, utilizing safe heat sources like hot water bottles, and assembling a winter emergency kit. The final panels emphasize developing a formal survival plan—including pipe protection—and stocking a minimum three-week supply of non-perishable food and water.
January 24, 2026 at 3:52 AM
wesfryer.com
I vibe coded a local server "Typing Bee" application for keyboarding practice today:
github.com/wfryer/typing-bee

#edtech #edtechS#edtechSRb#AId#VibeCodingi#MediaLiti#MediaLiteracy
A diverse group of students eagerly participates in a "Typing Bee" competition in a festive classroom decorated with balloons and banners. The children sit at long tables using vibrant, colorful laptops while a large screen at the front displays a leaderboard and bee graphics. Encouraging speech bubbles like "You got this!" and "Nice wpm!" float above the students, highlighting a positive and supportive learning environment.
January 23, 2026 at 9:20 PM
wesfryer.com
Seizing Greenland is Stupid and Self-Destructive

open.substack.com/pub/resista...

For curated news links and occasional commentary from me please bookmark:
news.wesfryer.com/

#ResistAndHeal
A four-panel political comic strip focusing on Greenland and the NATO alliance. The first panel shows Greenland with a US flag at the Thule base and a NATO shield, noting "19 past bases." The second shows a US military officer pointing to a map of Greenland, asserting "treaty rights" to move troops. The third depicts caricatures of Chinese and Russian leaders looming over Greenland, where a red "Article 5" button sits ready to trigger an "immediate response" from NATO jets and ships. In the final panel, Vladimir Putin smiles while breaking a chain labeled "NATO Alliance," as a concerned Uncle Sam stands near a sign pointing toward a "tragic & self-destructive path" under a stormy sky.
January 22, 2026 at 11:27 AM
wesfryer.com
Please join us LIVE tonight (Jan 21st) at 9pm ET / 8pm CT / 7pm MT / 6pm PT for Episode 367!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9kLH...

Also remember to subscribe to us on Substack and in your favorite podcast app:
edtechsr.substack.com

#edtech #edtechSR ##edtecht#edtechSRt#MediaLit #MediaLiteracy
Promotional graphic for Episode 367 of "The EdTech Situation Room" podcast, dated January 21, 2026. The image features a central blue microphone logo surrounded by icons representing artificial intelligence and educational technology, with headshots of the hosts in the top corners. It includes the tagline "Where technology news meets educational analysis" and announces a YouTube Live broadcast at 9 p.m. ET (8 p.m. CT / 7 p.m. MT / 6 p.m. PT). The podcast’s title and website, edtechSR.com, are displayed prominently at the bottom.
January 22, 2026 at 12:23 AM
wesfryer.com
"…Is it lawful to do good or to do harm on the sabbath, to save life or to kill?…"
‭‭Mark‬ ‭3‬:‭4‬ ‭NRSV‬‬
bible.com/bible/2016/mrk.3.4....

Stretch Out Your Hand - Pray As You Go prayasyougo.org/prayer/stretc...

#Jesus #JesusFollower #dw4jc
A square image features the biblical quote, “...Is it lawful to do good or to do harm on the sabbath, to save life or to kill?...” from Mark 3:4, written in white sans-serif text against a dark, moody background. The scene is softly illuminated by several lit candles, including two small gold-speckled votives in the foreground and a larger, thick pink pillar candle to the right. In the blurred background, a purple ceramic jar with a snowflake cutout pattern glows from within, casting a warm light onto the reflective surface below.
January 21, 2026 at 11:03 AM
wesfryer.com
(1/2) May God be with us all as we enter into this next phase of international geopolitics. I pray that leaders in our US Congress will finally act to remove Donald Trump from office. His reckless decisions not only threaten the dissolution of NATO and the post World War II international order, but
January 20, 2026 at 11:00 AM
wesfryer.com
Friday night I cooked "Crockpot Corned Beef and Cabbage!" Check out my recipe:
food.wesfryer.com/2026/01/19/...

This was mighty tasty!

#cooking #CookWithWes #recipe #CornedB#cookingb#CookWithWes
A close-up shot features a serving of corned beef and cabbage in a decorative blue and white bowl with a checkered rim. The bowl contains thick, tender slices of pinkish-red corned beef alongside several pieces of soft, pale green cabbage, all resting in a clear, savory broth. The dish is presented on a green textured tablecloth.
January 20, 2026 at 2:45 AM
wesfryer.com
(1/2) Lots more updates on my vibe-coded “News with Wes Fryer” website:
news.wesfryer.com

I used ‘regular’ Claude AI as well as Claude Code for the first time. PHP and html only, no backend database. GitHub code and documentation on:
github.com/wfryer/news-...

Please check it out and
A vibrant, futuristic cartoon banner for "News with Wes Fryer" depicts a caricature of Wes in a pink patterned shirt interacting with a holographic display from his smartwatch. Set against a bright cityscape filled with flying saucers and sci-fi architecture, the scene features various media icons including Flipboard, Mastodon, Substack, and YouTube. A golden retriever stands near the center, while digital billboards display logos for "Heal Our Culture" and "Resist and Heal" amidst screens showing data charts and whimsical alien characters.
January 19, 2026 at 7:59 PM
wesfryer.com
Beautiful frost this morning.

(And unusual for us in the central Piedmont of North Carolina.) Had to get our cars started early to defrost!
Frost covered leaves
January 19, 2026 at 3:18 PM
wesfryer.com
Vibe coded solution for “News with Wes Fryer” taking shape… It’s a php and HTML solution. Using Claude Code. WOW. Not finished but SO much better than separate iframe embeds on a Google Doc:
wesfryer.com/news/

I’ll upload a version to GitHub…

#ReclaimOurNewsFeeds #VibeCode #VibeCoding #MediaLit
A vibrant, futuristic cartoon banner for "News with Wes Fryer" depicts a caricature of Wes in a pink patterned shirt interacting with a holographic display from his smartwatch. Set against a bright cityscape filled with flying saucers and sci-fi architecture, the scene features various media icons including Flipboard, Mastodon, Substack, and YouTube. A golden retriever stands near the center, while digital billboards display logos for "Heal Our Culture" and "Resist and Heal" amidst screens showing data charts and whimsical alien characters.
January 19, 2026 at 5:01 AM
wesfryer.com
#book2read: "Abundance" by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson
a.co/d/6DzUORm

via Rev. John Cleghorn in his sermon, "Abundance as Resistance"
www.youtube.com/live/3IhGmjui...

#dw4jc #ResistAndHeal #HealOurCultur#dw4jc
The book cover for Abundance by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson features a light cream background with a central, circular illustration resembling the top half of a globe. The illustration depicts a harmonious blend of futuristic sustainable technology and lush natural environments. On the left, green and blue skyscrapers rise above solar panels, wind turbines, and cultivated fields, while the right side transitions into a dense, tropical jungle with a waterfall, a red bird in flight, and a deer standing among the trees. The title "Abundance" is printed in a large, black serif font at the top, and the authors' names appear at the bottom in the same style. A teal circular seal in the upper right corner identifies the book as a "#1 New York Times Bestseller."
January 18, 2026 at 5:07 PM
wesfryer.com
(1/2) I started a new website, “News with Wes Fryer,” which aggregates several different news link sharing spaces I’m updating regularly. It also includes my “Federated Reader” coding project that shares links to all the Substack and other newsletters I subscribe to. I’m going to start a new YouTube
A cartoon banner titled "News with Wes Fryer" in a retro-futuristic font. It depicts a cartoon Wes Fryer riding a hoverboard and using a ray gun to transform a stack of newspapers into digital content displayed on floating tablets, smartphones, laptops, and curved monitors. Two cartoon golden retrievers fly alongside him in a Jetsons-style sky city with spaceships and futuristic buildings. Logos for Flipboard, Substack, Mastodon, Facebook, and YouTube are integrated into the screens.
January 18, 2026 at 2:48 PM
wesfryer.com
Richard Danzig on Cyber and AI on #ChinaTalk [PODCAST]
pca.st/episode/ac8a9324-c09d-...

#AI #edtech #edtechSR #Podc#AIR#edtechi#edtechSRW#PodcastRecca#Chinab#CyberWary#CyberAttack
Podcast cover art for "ChinaTalk" featuring the title in large yellow block letters at the top and the Chinese characters "话中国" at the bottom. A series of thin, pink, wavy lines form a textured, abstract shape across the center of an off-white background. Below the main graphic, text on a dark background identifies the episode as "Richard Danzig on Cyber and AI."
January 17, 2026 at 1:03 PM
wesfryer.com
A few thoughts this Friday evening on the past week's dumpster fire of fascist headlines in the United States:

open.substack.com/pub/resista...

#ResistAndHeal #resist #HCR #democracy
A four-panel comic titled "Heather Cox Richardson's Explainer: A Comic Visualization" illustrates political concepts. The first panel, "Dictator Playbook," shows a figure in a top hat on a cliff labeled "Chief Executive" transferring "$500M Venezuelan Oil" to a private account in Qatar. The second panel, "Making Sense Together," depicts a woman using a laptop and microphone to help a diverse group of people untangle complex thoughts into clear understanding. The third panel, "Resist & Support," contrasts protesters against a "Fascist Leader" with citizens supporting an "Honorable Official" standing on a pedestal of "Integrity." The final panel, "Rebuild Democracy," shows a community working together to construct a building using blocks labeled "Democracy" and a beam of "Constitutional Values" under a rising sun labeled "Hope."
January 17, 2026 at 2:31 AM
wesfryer.com
(1/2) This past week's Verizon network outage got me thinking about cyberattack preparation. Here are a few thoughts. “5 Essential Tips for Cyberattack Preparedness” (8.5 min)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bUb...

#CommPrep #prepper #CyberAttack #EmergencyPrep #EmergencyPreparedness #emergency #disaster
A cartoon-style educational comic strip shows a man with glasses and a plaid shirt presenting five cyberattack preparedness tips. The title panel features him against a digital circuit board background with tech symbols. Five sequential panels illustrate each tip: holding cash with a crossed-out credit card, filling a car's gas tank at a pump with a full gauge indicator, two bank cards labeled Bank A and Bank B, holding a smartphone and physical security key with authentication symbols, and standing with a generator and gas cans in front of a house at dusk. Each panel is numbered and labeled with its corresponding tip, and includes the CommPrep branding logo.
January 16, 2026 at 11:39 PM
wesfryer.com
U,S. Imperialism in Venezuela
open.substack.com/pub/resista...

Shared on my "Resist and Heal" Substack.

#Venezuela #oil #politics #economics #Colonialism
A four-panel political cartoon in a comic-book style illustrates a narrative about Venezuelan oil and U.S. involvement. The top-left panel shows Donald Trump discussing "30-50 MILLION BARRELS" of oil under "U.S. SANCTIONS" next to a map of Venezuela with a lock. The top-right panel depicts a figure in front of a "DEPT. OF ENERGY" building pointing to a conveyor belt of oil barrels with the text "INDEFINITELY..." repeated. In the bottom-left panel, Trump holds a key and a thought bubble that says "BENEFIT BOTH," next to an oil tanker, pipeline, and a large dollar sign symbol labeled "PROCEEDS." The final bottom-right panel shows oil barrels marked with Venezuelan flags on a conveyor belt entering the "U.S. MARKET," with money bags labeled "VENEZUELA" and "U.S." being exchanged below.
January 16, 2026 at 9:43 AM