Anne M.
@altopowertx.bsky.social
Single childless cat lady living the wheelchair life. Retired law librarian. Genealogist. Blue dot in bright red East Texas.
I don't even know what to say anymore when I make my calls. So many things are going down the toilet too fast to keep up. I'm one of those slowly boiling frogs and nothing I do or say can stop it. And I'm in Texas, so, yeah. Bad.
August 28, 2025 at 9:04 PM
I don't even know what to say anymore when I make my calls. So many things are going down the toilet too fast to keep up. I'm one of those slowly boiling frogs and nothing I do or say can stop it. And I'm in Texas, so, yeah. Bad.
Moving to College Station, TX in a month. So much to do and plan and throw out and organize. Some of it hard to do from a wheelchair, but I'll do my best.
May 23, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Moving to College Station, TX in a month. So much to do and plan and throw out and organize. Some of it hard to do from a wheelchair, but I'll do my best.
Day One of this Meta Boycott. I'm realizing how much time I was spending there, mostly just watching Reels and reading posts from other people. I think cutting the cord will be easy after a week of not using Facebook at all. Instagram & Threads already long gone.
May 5, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Day One of this Meta Boycott. I'm realizing how much time I was spending there, mostly just watching Reels and reading posts from other people. I think cutting the cord will be easy after a week of not using Facebook at all. Instagram & Threads already long gone.
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“Let the warning ride forth once more…”
April 19, 2025 at 12:51 AM
“Let the warning ride forth once more…”
Does anyone know if Congressional phone lines are still jammed? Trying to figure out if I'm being thrown into voicemail because of volume or because my senators don't want to hear actual constituents talk.
March 18, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Does anyone know if Congressional phone lines are still jammed? Trying to figure out if I'm being thrown into voicemail because of volume or because my senators don't want to hear actual constituents talk.
I asked a family member who voted for #47 "because of his policies" how he felt about what was going on in DC. Was it what he expected? He replied carefully but the bottom line is, yes. This is what he wanted and he's pleased with the changes he's seeing. I'm heartbroken but not surprised.😭
March 5, 2025 at 1:35 AM
I asked a family member who voted for #47 "because of his policies" how he felt about what was going on in DC. Was it what he expected? He replied carefully but the bottom line is, yes. This is what he wanted and he's pleased with the changes he's seeing. I'm heartbroken but not surprised.😭
Let's see, what 5 things have I done this week?
1. Cleaned up cat vomit.
2. Read Heather Cox Richardson, Dahlia Lithwick, Joyce Vance, and a bunch of other Substack newsletters.
3. Donated to World Central Kitchen.
4. Stress ate chocolate.
5. Made 6 calls every day to DC and TX offices.
1. Cleaned up cat vomit.
2. Read Heather Cox Richardson, Dahlia Lithwick, Joyce Vance, and a bunch of other Substack newsletters.
3. Donated to World Central Kitchen.
4. Stress ate chocolate.
5. Made 6 calls every day to DC and TX offices.
February 24, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Let's see, what 5 things have I done this week?
1. Cleaned up cat vomit.
2. Read Heather Cox Richardson, Dahlia Lithwick, Joyce Vance, and a bunch of other Substack newsletters.
3. Donated to World Central Kitchen.
4. Stress ate chocolate.
5. Made 6 calls every day to DC and TX offices.
1. Cleaned up cat vomit.
2. Read Heather Cox Richardson, Dahlia Lithwick, Joyce Vance, and a bunch of other Substack newsletters.
3. Donated to World Central Kitchen.
4. Stress ate chocolate.
5. Made 6 calls every day to DC and TX offices.
I am deeply depressed by what I'm seeing and hearing out of Washington. My senators Cruz and Cornyn are in lockstep with Trump and eager to work with these crackbrained cabinet members they are confirming. I call every day and leave messages but never reach a real person.
February 14, 2025 at 1:38 PM
I am deeply depressed by what I'm seeing and hearing out of Washington. My senators Cruz and Cornyn are in lockstep with Trump and eager to work with these crackbrained cabinet members they are confirming. I call every day and leave messages but never reach a real person.
So many independent journalists are now on Substack or other platforms. I cannot possibly support them all with paid subscriptions but feel guilty just reading for free.
February 2, 2025 at 4:10 PM
So many independent journalists are now on Substack or other platforms. I cannot possibly support them all with paid subscriptions but feel guilty just reading for free.
Wish Pete Buttigieg was still in charge of Transportation.
January 30, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Wish Pete Buttigieg was still in charge of Transportation.
Rachel Maddow @maddow.msnbc.com is interviewing the Rt. Rev. Mariann Budde tonight! 10 Eastern, 9 Central. So proud of the bishop for speaking truth to power with love at the prayer service yesterday. The Orange Menace didn't appreciate it one bit but I did. Proud to be an Episcopalian.
January 22, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Rachel Maddow @maddow.msnbc.com is interviewing the Rt. Rev. Mariann Budde tonight! 10 Eastern, 9 Central. So proud of the bishop for speaking truth to power with love at the prayer service yesterday. The Orange Menace didn't appreciate it one bit but I did. Proud to be an Episcopalian.
Happily deleted my Instagram and Threads accounts. Spent a chunk of today whittling down my FB friends list and groups. Staying there for now but will be very, very careful about how I interact. Very glad to be here as an option for sane people.
January 9, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Happily deleted my Instagram and Threads accounts. Spent a chunk of today whittling down my FB friends list and groups. Staying there for now but will be very, very careful about how I interact. Very glad to be here as an option for sane people.
Just curious. When did America elect Elon Musk?
December 19, 2024 at 11:34 PM
Just curious. When did America elect Elon Musk?
Does the Trump 2.0 plan to make Medicare Advantage the default coverage option mean for new sign-ups only? Or do they want to dump all of our current options and move everyone to Advantage plans? You know, the ones that deny coverage and actually cost more?
December 7, 2024 at 1:27 PM
Does the Trump 2.0 plan to make Medicare Advantage the default coverage option mean for new sign-ups only? Or do they want to dump all of our current options and move everyone to Advantage plans? You know, the ones that deny coverage and actually cost more?
One year ago today I had gastric sleeve surgery and have lost 120 lbs. Go me!
November 20, 2024 at 2:17 PM
One year ago today I had gastric sleeve surgery and have lost 120 lbs. Go me!
Shocked this morning when Joe and Mika on #morningjoe revealed they'd kissed the ring at Mar-a-Lago. Now I'm wondering if the other hosts will also show a change of heart/approach/whatever. And whether the ring-kissing was their idea or if it came down from the top of the network.
November 18, 2024 at 11:33 PM
Shocked this morning when Joe and Mika on #morningjoe revealed they'd kissed the ring at Mar-a-Lago. Now I'm wondering if the other hosts will also show a change of heart/approach/whatever. And whether the ring-kissing was their idea or if it came down from the top of the network.
It hurts to watch the news but I can't avoid it. I need to know what's going on so I can be prepared to counter the glee of my MAGA family and neighbors. His appointments? Gak.
November 13, 2024 at 2:56 PM
It hurts to watch the news but I can't avoid it. I need to know what's going on so I can be prepared to counter the glee of my MAGA family and neighbors. His appointments? Gak.
Ellie making biscuits on my lap. After not much sleep and weird dreams (I wonder why - not!), her warm purry self was comforting.
November 13, 2024 at 2:54 PM
Ellie making biscuits on my lap. After not much sleep and weird dreams (I wonder why - not!), her warm purry self was comforting.
Not hives but GI problems. And lack of sleep. And. And.
November 13, 2024 at 2:34 PM
Not hives but GI problems. And lack of sleep. And. And.
Another Bluesky newbie here. Gave up X months ago and looking for a safe place for this blue dot in East Texas to land. Single childless cat lady looking for her people.
November 12, 2024 at 12:11 AM
Another Bluesky newbie here. Gave up X months ago and looking for a safe place for this blue dot in East Texas to land. Single childless cat lady looking for her people.