Laurie MacNamara
@lauriedelray.bsky.social
VA/MA (ALX/RCKPT). Symphony head honcho, lirico-spinto soprano, community activist, Red Sox fan, wellness practitioner, knitter, foodie. Trying to keep one step ahead. Said about me “If coffee could sing…”
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Given “waves arms at everything,” I realize my leadership philosophy can be summed up as follows:
Don’t be a jerk.
Don’t be a jerk.
In the 35+ years I’ve lived in this city, there have been a handful of times that I have been embarrassed by this kind of fuckery, but this may take the cake.
February 19, 2026 at 2:17 AM
In the 35+ years I’ve lived in this city, there have been a handful of times that I have been embarrassed by this kind of fuckery, but this may take the cake.
An understanding of, or at least an appreciation for, the City budget development process is what I am looking for in my city council candidates. Encourage all who are interested to attend this session.
Longtime BFAAC-er here 🙋♀️.
Longtime BFAAC-er here 🙋♀️.
Want to see how the City’s budget comes together? Join us for an upcoming City Council Work Session and get a behind-the-scenes look at how funding decisions are made.
Learn more at alexandriava.gov/Budget or join in person at the Del Pepper Center (4850 Mark Center Dr.) at 7 p.m., Feb. 25
Learn more at alexandriava.gov/Budget or join in person at the Del Pepper Center (4850 Mark Center Dr.) at 7 p.m., Feb. 25
February 18, 2026 at 6:36 PM
An understanding of, or at least an appreciation for, the City budget development process is what I am looking for in my city council candidates. Encourage all who are interested to attend this session.
Longtime BFAAC-er here 🙋♀️.
Longtime BFAAC-er here 🙋♀️.
Advertise your account with a gif…
a woman singing into a microphone with a sign that says katie kabuk on it
Alt: a woman singing into a microphone with a sign that says katie kabuk on it
media.tenor.com
February 17, 2026 at 12:36 AM
Advertise your account with a gif…
@chuckborges.bsky.social I know this has to be bittersweet, but hopefully more sweet than bitter at this point.
For nearly a year, the administration has said that DOGE had no unauthorized access to your Social Security data. A new government filing admits that was false.
February 15, 2026 at 9:19 PM
@chuckborges.bsky.social I know this has to be bittersweet, but hopefully more sweet than bitter at this point.
I’m on such a high from last night’s magnificent performance. The fact that I get to lead such an amazing organization as the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra still blows me away. I am one lucky person.
February 15, 2026 at 1:27 PM
I’m on such a high from last night’s magnificent performance. The fact that I get to lead such an amazing organization as the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra still blows me away. I am one lucky person.
Guys, your Alexandria Symphony Orchestra and the Washington National Opera Cafritz Young Artists absolutely kicked tail tonight. If you are local and haven’t heard our first-rate symphony, you are really missing out.
February 15, 2026 at 3:21 AM
Guys, your Alexandria Symphony Orchestra and the Washington National Opera Cafritz Young Artists absolutely kicked tail tonight. If you are local and haven’t heard our first-rate symphony, you are really missing out.
GTFOH. This is insane.
People are posting these maps they created to establish "alternate" bike routes like who is going to go this way?? It makes no sense. They're doing everything except explicitly saying "cyclists are second class citizens"
February 14, 2026 at 4:29 PM
GTFOH. This is insane.
2026 book thread, featuring Lakee (with nonfiction) and Trixie (with fiction)…#BookSky
February 13, 2026 at 11:49 PM
2026 book thread, featuring Lakee (with nonfiction) and Trixie (with fiction)…#BookSky
Still a few tickets left for tomorrow evening. This romantic program is the perfect Valentine’s Day experience.
This weekend the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra welcomes the Kennedy Center Washington National Opera’s Cafritz Young Artists program to perform your favorite La Boheme selections in honor of Valentine’s Day. Tickets for Saturday at 7:30 pm still available at alexsym.org. ❤️
February 13, 2026 at 6:36 PM
Still a few tickets left for tomorrow evening. This romantic program is the perfect Valentine’s Day experience.
We are fortunate to have fascinating candidates running for the open Alexandria City Council seat. I especially appreciate those, like @timladerach.bsky.social, who make the effort to put their policy positions in writing to help all of us make a smart decision. Hoping to see more of this.
Tim Laderach | Substack
⚓️ Navy Reservist, Attorney, & Pharmacist running for Alexandria City Council. Ready on Day 1 to build a Safe Harbor for our community. #TimForAlexandria **Views are my own, not the DoD’s or the Navy’...
substack.com
February 12, 2026 at 8:31 PM
We are fortunate to have fascinating candidates running for the open Alexandria City Council seat. I especially appreciate those, like @timladerach.bsky.social, who make the effort to put their policy positions in writing to help all of us make a smart decision. Hoping to see more of this.
Richie Cole, and I’m feeling pretty good about that.
Who's the most famous alum of your high school?
Comedian Wanda Sykes, UMSNT Midfielder Kyle Beckerman
Also Edward Snowden (though he dropped out so idk if that counts as an alum?)
Comedian Wanda Sykes, UMSNT Midfielder Kyle Beckerman
Also Edward Snowden (though he dropped out so idk if that counts as an alum?)
Who's the most famous alum of your high school?
Before My Time: Bit-part character actor Jason Kravitz
While I Was There: Internet-famous and Netflix Special comedian Sarah Cooper
After Graduation: I'm going with Gold Medal-Winning Wrestler Helen Maroulis.
Before My Time: Bit-part character actor Jason Kravitz
While I Was There: Internet-famous and Netflix Special comedian Sarah Cooper
After Graduation: I'm going with Gold Medal-Winning Wrestler Helen Maroulis.
February 12, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Richie Cole, and I’m feeling pretty good about that.
Remember this.
Minnesotans stood together, stared down ICE, and never blinked.
February 12, 2026 at 3:06 PM
Remember this.
Gallup announced that it will no longer report presidential approval ratings.
Huh.
Huh.
February 12, 2026 at 1:51 PM
Gallup announced that it will no longer report presidential approval ratings.
Huh.
Huh.
The best. Truly. Grateful to call these fine human beings my friends.
Bennett-Parker, McPike win special elections
Bennett-Parker, McPike win special elections
Democrats hold seats in Senate and House; McPike's council seat now vacant
dlvr.it
February 11, 2026 at 1:45 PM
The best. Truly. Grateful to call these fine human beings my friends.
This weekend the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra welcomes the Kennedy Center Washington National Opera’s Cafritz Young Artists program to perform your favorite La Boheme selections in honor of Valentine’s Day. Tickets for Saturday at 7:30 pm still available at alexsym.org. ❤️
February 9, 2026 at 5:37 PM
This weekend the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra welcomes the Kennedy Center Washington National Opera’s Cafritz Young Artists program to perform your favorite La Boheme selections in honor of Valentine’s Day. Tickets for Saturday at 7:30 pm still available at alexsym.org. ❤️
Hallelujah.
February 9, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Hallelujah.
Brilliant analysis of THE BEST HALFTIME SHOW EVER from my friend @beckyhammer.bsky.social for my non-ALX Skeets followers.
Disturbingly detailed analysis of my first rewatch incoming
February 9, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Brilliant analysis of THE BEST HALFTIME SHOW EVER from my friend @beckyhammer.bsky.social for my non-ALX Skeets followers.
February 9, 2026 at 3:05 AM
This game is absolutely nails on a chalkboard.
Don’t even like football and I’m strangely miserable.
Don’t even like football and I’m strangely miserable.
February 9, 2026 at 2:51 AM
This game is absolutely nails on a chalkboard.
Don’t even like football and I’m strangely miserable.
Don’t even like football and I’m strangely miserable.
THIS…
Benito is a threat b/c he makes art so alluring and enjoyable you want to understand everything about it and then you end up learning about sugar and slavery and colonialism and the Taínos and Hawaii and then you probably have some thoughts of your own, and that's why art is powerful and dangerous
February 9, 2026 at 2:32 AM
THIS…
Can you have the best halftime show in the middle of the worst Super Bowl game ever?
Oh, yes, yes you can.
Oh, yes, yes you can.
February 9, 2026 at 2:26 AM
Can you have the best halftime show in the middle of the worst Super Bowl game ever?
Oh, yes, yes you can.
Oh, yes, yes you can.
Reposted by Laurie MacNamara
OK "god bless america" and then naming every country in the americas from south to north is absolute king shit
February 9, 2026 at 1:33 AM
OK "god bless america" and then naming every country in the americas from south to north is absolute king shit
Sorry Prince, that really was the best ever.
Holy shit.
Holy shit.
February 9, 2026 at 1:33 AM
Sorry Prince, that really was the best ever.
Holy shit.
Holy shit.
The undisputed champ. Until tonight?!?
Many folks are reflecting on Prince’s extraordinary halftime performance, the best ever. What you may not know is that it was a profound, nuanced statement and a powerful reclaiming of a proud musical tradition. Some background: anildash.com/2021/02/05/h...
How Prince won the Super Bowl - Anil Dash
A blog about making culture. Since 1999.
anildash.com
February 9, 2026 at 1:06 AM
The undisputed champ. Until tonight?!?
Yup.
Patriots acting like Republican voters in a special election.
February 9, 2026 at 12:55 AM
Yup.