Leilani Davenberry
@leilanidavenberry.bsky.social
Unitarian Universalist DRE and Massage Therapist. South Seattle, queer married with 6 pets, disabled Asian artist, knitter, crafter, educator, and 3+ years of taking ASL classes.
drstaceypatton1865.substack.com/p/rememberin... "And somewhere, another Black student is walking into a hostile institution carrying a quiet piece of your wisdom in their pocket, whispering to themselves: Take what works. Let the rest drain away. Be the strainer."
Remembering That Time Rev. Jesse Jackson Smacked Me On My Forehead
The news of Rev.
drstaceypatton1865.substack.com
February 17, 2026 at 3:48 PM
drstaceypatton1865.substack.com/p/rememberin... "And somewhere, another Black student is walking into a hostile institution carrying a quiet piece of your wisdom in their pocket, whispering to themselves: Take what works. Let the rest drain away. Be the strainer."
I'm 55 today! #grateful for all the birthday love! a ton of great food, a yarn festival, friend date and some fabulous fun with my wonderful spouse, Soph.
Couple selfie outside Moon's Kitchen, Korean Street Food Restaurant (which we highly recommend!) in Federal Way www.themoonskitchen.com
Couple selfie outside Moon's Kitchen, Korean Street Food Restaurant (which we highly recommend!) in Federal Way www.themoonskitchen.com
February 16, 2026 at 8:28 PM
I'm 55 today! #grateful for all the birthday love! a ton of great food, a yarn festival, friend date and some fabulous fun with my wonderful spouse, Soph.
Couple selfie outside Moon's Kitchen, Korean Street Food Restaurant (which we highly recommend!) in Federal Way www.themoonskitchen.com
Couple selfie outside Moon's Kitchen, Korean Street Food Restaurant (which we highly recommend!) in Federal Way www.themoonskitchen.com
#grateful for my friends <3
Red Alder Fiber Festival: shopped & browsed.
Photos of us and Rosanna's Diggs @byhandcraftco www.byhandcraft.co booth and looking at my Sashiko inspired hemmed pants I crafted.
We got to show Rosanna our recent #embroidery and shop her booth. #queercrafter
Red Alder Fiber Festival: shopped & browsed.
Photos of us and Rosanna's Diggs @byhandcraftco www.byhandcraft.co booth and looking at my Sashiko inspired hemmed pants I crafted.
We got to show Rosanna our recent #embroidery and shop her booth. #queercrafter
February 15, 2026 at 3:55 PM
#grateful for my friends <3
Red Alder Fiber Festival: shopped & browsed.
Photos of us and Rosanna's Diggs @byhandcraftco www.byhandcraft.co booth and looking at my Sashiko inspired hemmed pants I crafted.
We got to show Rosanna our recent #embroidery and shop her booth. #queercrafter
Red Alder Fiber Festival: shopped & browsed.
Photos of us and Rosanna's Diggs @byhandcraftco www.byhandcraft.co booth and looking at my Sashiko inspired hemmed pants I crafted.
We got to show Rosanna our recent #embroidery and shop her booth. #queercrafter
#Caturday
2 photos of all 3 #blackcats Bubba, Sisko and Burnham in two photos of cat tree and couch. Different days with Bubba and Burnham switched places. #catsky ##indoorcatlife
#grateful for pet friendships.
2 photos of all 3 #blackcats Bubba, Sisko and Burnham in two photos of cat tree and couch. Different days with Bubba and Burnham switched places. #catsky ##indoorcatlife
#grateful for pet friendships.
February 14, 2026 at 6:10 PM
#Caturday
2 photos of all 3 #blackcats Bubba, Sisko and Burnham in two photos of cat tree and couch. Different days with Bubba and Burnham switched places. #catsky ##indoorcatlife
#grateful for pet friendships.
2 photos of all 3 #blackcats Bubba, Sisko and Burnham in two photos of cat tree and couch. Different days with Bubba and Burnham switched places. #catsky ##indoorcatlife
#grateful for pet friendships.
Knitting in public is calming, helps me focus. #grateful for knitting project to work at 1st Aid/CPR training. I knit during the talking/hands off parts of the class.
Photo: my MeltTheICEhat progress. Pattern by @yarn_cult avail here www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...
#queercrafter #queerknitter 🧶
Photo: my MeltTheICEhat progress. Pattern by @yarn_cult avail here www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...
#queercrafter #queerknitter 🧶
February 13, 2026 at 6:33 PM
Knitting in public is calming, helps me focus. #grateful for knitting project to work at 1st Aid/CPR training. I knit during the talking/hands off parts of the class.
Photo: my MeltTheICEhat progress. Pattern by @yarn_cult avail here www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...
#queercrafter #queerknitter 🧶
Photo: my MeltTheICEhat progress. Pattern by @yarn_cult avail here www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...
#queercrafter #queerknitter 🧶
#embroideryjournal update: added mugunghwa blossom, book, love note, convo bubble, tiny Korean wave pattern, some Seattle sun, cloud, rain weather, chickadee, tree, two oracle cards, and Aquarius water bearer.
#grateful for #embroideryart
#embroidery #queercrafter
#grateful for #embroideryart
#embroidery #queercrafter
February 13, 2026 at 6:11 AM
#embroideryjournal update: added mugunghwa blossom, book, love note, convo bubble, tiny Korean wave pattern, some Seattle sun, cloud, rain weather, chickadee, tree, two oracle cards, and Aquarius water bearer.
#grateful for #embroideryart
#embroidery #queercrafter
#grateful for #embroideryart
#embroidery #queercrafter
#WillowWednesdays
Indoor photo of medium sized, short haired white dog laying on a couch with pillows and blankets.
#grateful for Willow's companionship even if she loves to lie down on my favorite spot on the couch. #dog #dogsky #rescuedstreetdog
Indoor photo of medium sized, short haired white dog laying on a couch with pillows and blankets.
#grateful for Willow's companionship even if she loves to lie down on my favorite spot on the couch. #dog #dogsky #rescuedstreetdog
February 11, 2026 at 6:22 PM
#WillowWednesdays
Indoor photo of medium sized, short haired white dog laying on a couch with pillows and blankets.
#grateful for Willow's companionship even if she loves to lie down on my favorite spot on the couch. #dog #dogsky #rescuedstreetdog
Indoor photo of medium sized, short haired white dog laying on a couch with pillows and blankets.
#grateful for Willow's companionship even if she loves to lie down on my favorite spot on the couch. #dog #dogsky #rescuedstreetdog
Bird Update Tuesday.
Photo of Rutherford (blue) & Tendi (green) #pacificparrotlets exploring outside their cage and helping me get their evening snack put together.
#grateful they're doing so well.
#parrotlets #parrots
Photo of Rutherford (blue) & Tendi (green) #pacificparrotlets exploring outside their cage and helping me get their evening snack put together.
#grateful they're doing so well.
#parrotlets #parrots
February 11, 2026 at 6:44 AM
Bird Update Tuesday.
Photo of Rutherford (blue) & Tendi (green) #pacificparrotlets exploring outside their cage and helping me get their evening snack put together.
#grateful they're doing so well.
#parrotlets #parrots
Photo of Rutherford (blue) & Tendi (green) #pacificparrotlets exploring outside their cage and helping me get their evening snack put together.
#grateful they're doing so well.
#parrotlets #parrots
I loved Bad Bunny's show so much I teared up. I'm enjoying all the memes, quotes, and analysis of it by the Global Majority <3 Congrats to all the Hawks fans.
Photo of Willow on the couch in my home office.
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Photo of Willow on the couch in my home office.
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February 9, 2026 at 5:10 PM
I loved Bad Bunny's show so much I teared up. I'm enjoying all the memes, quotes, and analysis of it by the Global Majority <3 Congrats to all the Hawks fans.
Photo of Willow on the couch in my home office.
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Photo of Willow on the couch in my home office.
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I'm reading, Black History Is Your History. Highly recommend!! #grateful
"From TikTok star and creator of Fast Black History Taylor Cassidy comes a witty, lightly illustrated nonfiction debut that blends history and memoir in a joyful celebration of Black American historical figures."
"From TikTok star and creator of Fast Black History Taylor Cassidy comes a witty, lightly illustrated nonfiction debut that blends history and memoir in a joyful celebration of Black American historical figures."
February 8, 2026 at 3:48 PM
I'm reading, Black History Is Your History. Highly recommend!! #grateful
"From TikTok star and creator of Fast Black History Taylor Cassidy comes a witty, lightly illustrated nonfiction debut that blends history and memoir in a joyful celebration of Black American historical figures."
"From TikTok star and creator of Fast Black History Taylor Cassidy comes a witty, lightly illustrated nonfiction debut that blends history and memoir in a joyful celebration of Black American historical figures."
#Caturday
All 3 #blackcats Bubba, Sisko and Burnham in two photos of cat tree and couch.
#grateful for all the sweetness they have hanging out with each other.
#catsky
All 3 #blackcats Bubba, Sisko and Burnham in two photos of cat tree and couch.
#grateful for all the sweetness they have hanging out with each other.
#catsky
February 7, 2026 at 8:41 PM
#Caturday
All 3 #blackcats Bubba, Sisko and Burnham in two photos of cat tree and couch.
#grateful for all the sweetness they have hanging out with each other.
#catsky
All 3 #blackcats Bubba, Sisko and Burnham in two photos of cat tree and couch.
#grateful for all the sweetness they have hanging out with each other.
#catsky
What are you reading? I'm reading, Madness: Race and Insanity in a Jim Crow Asylum by Antonia Hylton
"Hylton traces the legacy of slavery to the treatment of Black people’s bodies and minds in our current mental healthcare system."
#grateful for Black historians, authors, educators, and activists
"Hylton traces the legacy of slavery to the treatment of Black people’s bodies and minds in our current mental healthcare system."
#grateful for Black historians, authors, educators, and activists
February 6, 2026 at 8:52 PM
What are you reading? I'm reading, Madness: Race and Insanity in a Jim Crow Asylum by Antonia Hylton
"Hylton traces the legacy of slavery to the treatment of Black people’s bodies and minds in our current mental healthcare system."
#grateful for Black historians, authors, educators, and activists
"Hylton traces the legacy of slavery to the treatment of Black people’s bodies and minds in our current mental healthcare system."
#grateful for Black historians, authors, educators, and activists
#embroideryjournal update: Imbolc symbols: sheep & snowdrops
+ 1st aid, sewing machine & cat-font F = Feb.
#grateful for #embroideryart & learning about ancestral spiritual practices.
Photos of my handrawn #tinyembroidery on 12" hoop using blue adger pen washes out.
#embroidery #queercrafter
+ 1st aid, sewing machine & cat-font F = Feb.
#grateful for #embroideryart & learning about ancestral spiritual practices.
Photos of my handrawn #tinyembroidery on 12" hoop using blue adger pen washes out.
#embroidery #queercrafter
February 5, 2026 at 6:45 PM
#embroideryjournal update: Imbolc symbols: sheep & snowdrops
+ 1st aid, sewing machine & cat-font F = Feb.
#grateful for #embroideryart & learning about ancestral spiritual practices.
Photos of my handrawn #tinyembroidery on 12" hoop using blue adger pen washes out.
#embroidery #queercrafter
+ 1st aid, sewing machine & cat-font F = Feb.
#grateful for #embroideryart & learning about ancestral spiritual practices.
Photos of my handrawn #tinyembroidery on 12" hoop using blue adger pen washes out.
#embroidery #queercrafter
#WillowWednesdays
2 Indoor photos of medium sized, short haired white dog laying on a couch with pillows and blankets.
#grateful for our pet sitters @sitnstaypets and that Willow did so well when they visited. #dogsky
2 Indoor photos of medium sized, short haired white dog laying on a couch with pillows and blankets.
#grateful for our pet sitters @sitnstaypets and that Willow did so well when they visited. #dogsky
February 4, 2026 at 4:36 PM
#WillowWednesdays
2 Indoor photos of medium sized, short haired white dog laying on a couch with pillows and blankets.
#grateful for our pet sitters @sitnstaypets and that Willow did so well when they visited. #dogsky
2 Indoor photos of medium sized, short haired white dog laying on a couch with pillows and blankets.
#grateful for our pet sitters @sitnstaypets and that Willow did so well when they visited. #dogsky
Bird Update Tuesday.
Video of good night greetings from Rutherford (blue) & Tendi (green) #pacificparrotlets right before tucking them in for the night.
#grateful they're doing so well.
#parrotlets #rescueparrots #parrots
Video of good night greetings from Rutherford (blue) & Tendi (green) #pacificparrotlets right before tucking them in for the night.
#grateful they're doing so well.
#parrotlets #rescueparrots #parrots
February 4, 2026 at 6:46 AM
Bird Update Tuesday.
Video of good night greetings from Rutherford (blue) & Tendi (green) #pacificparrotlets right before tucking them in for the night.
#grateful they're doing so well.
#parrotlets #rescueparrots #parrots
Video of good night greetings from Rutherford (blue) & Tendi (green) #pacificparrotlets right before tucking them in for the night.
#grateful they're doing so well.
#parrotlets #rescueparrots #parrots
I've hemmed 5 pairs of pants (instead of rolling them up) and even put darts into a vest. I'm #grateful for the sewing classes I've taken and my gorgeous Singer Rocketeer 500a.
Photo collage of two items I've recently hemmed: overalls and pants.
#queersewist #asiansewist #queercrafter
Photo collage of two items I've recently hemmed: overalls and pants.
#queersewist #asiansewist #queercrafter
February 2, 2026 at 6:15 PM
I've hemmed 5 pairs of pants (instead of rolling them up) and even put darts into a vest. I'm #grateful for the sewing classes I've taken and my gorgeous Singer Rocketeer 500a.
Photo collage of two items I've recently hemmed: overalls and pants.
#queersewist #asiansewist #queercrafter
Photo collage of two items I've recently hemmed: overalls and pants.
#queersewist #asiansewist #queercrafter
#grateful to have a knitting project to work on during the acupressure class I was taking yesterday. I knit during the talking/hands off parts of the class.
Photo of my MeltTheICEhat. The pattern by @yarn_cult and available here www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...
#queercrafter #queerknitter 🧶
Photo of my MeltTheICEhat. The pattern by @yarn_cult and available here www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...
#queercrafter #queerknitter 🧶
February 1, 2026 at 10:54 PM
#grateful to have a knitting project to work on during the acupressure class I was taking yesterday. I knit during the talking/hands off parts of the class.
Photo of my MeltTheICEhat. The pattern by @yarn_cult and available here www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...
#queercrafter #queerknitter 🧶
Photo of my MeltTheICEhat. The pattern by @yarn_cult and available here www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...
#queercrafter #queerknitter 🧶
#Caturday
So cute!
Photo of #indoorcatlife #blackcats
: Bubba, Burnham & Sisko on the couch on brown fleecy blanket
#grateful for #petfriendships
#catsky
So cute!
Photo of #indoorcatlife #blackcats
: Bubba, Burnham & Sisko on the couch on brown fleecy blanket
#grateful for #petfriendships
#catsky
February 1, 2026 at 2:57 AM
#Caturday
So cute!
Photo of #indoorcatlife #blackcats
: Bubba, Burnham & Sisko on the couch on brown fleecy blanket
#grateful for #petfriendships
#catsky
So cute!
Photo of #indoorcatlife #blackcats
: Bubba, Burnham & Sisko on the couch on brown fleecy blanket
#grateful for #petfriendships
#catsky
#embroideryjournal update: + Star Trek, needle & floss, electric kettle, tea bag, apron, plant, egg, pet food & bowl.
#grateful for #embroideryart & community.
As a small business owner, my office will close early, no shopping at all, in solidarity w/ ICE out. 1 of 3
#grateful for #embroideryart & community.
As a small business owner, my office will close early, no shopping at all, in solidarity w/ ICE out. 1 of 3
January 30, 2026 at 8:18 AM
#embroideryjournal update: + Star Trek, needle & floss, electric kettle, tea bag, apron, plant, egg, pet food & bowl.
#grateful for #embroideryart & community.
As a small business owner, my office will close early, no shopping at all, in solidarity w/ ICE out. 1 of 3
#grateful for #embroideryart & community.
As a small business owner, my office will close early, no shopping at all, in solidarity w/ ICE out. 1 of 3
Just got home and found Sisko and Burnham like this. #grateful for #petfriendships
Photo of two #blackcats napping together on brown fleecy blanket on the couch.
#catsky
Photo of two #blackcats napping together on brown fleecy blanket on the couch.
#catsky
January 30, 2026 at 2:46 AM
Just got home and found Sisko and Burnham like this. #grateful for #petfriendships
Photo of two #blackcats napping together on brown fleecy blanket on the couch.
#catsky
Photo of two #blackcats napping together on brown fleecy blanket on the couch.
#catsky
"Two women, detained by ICE, say they helped agent having seizure"
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Two women, detained by ICE, say they helped agent having seizure
The women say they guided agents through the emergency, later raising concerns about medical protocols, weapons safety and accountability.
www.startribune.com
January 29, 2026 at 6:03 PM
"Two women, detained by ICE, say they helped agent having seizure"
www.startribune.com/detained-by-...
www.startribune.com/detained-by-...
#WillowWednesdays
Willow's still enjoying sleeping in a pile of blankets in the craft room on the futon. #grateful for her cuteness
Indoor photo of medium sized, short haired white dog on multicolored blankets. #rescuedstreetdog #dogslife #dogsky
Willow's still enjoying sleeping in a pile of blankets in the craft room on the futon. #grateful for her cuteness
Indoor photo of medium sized, short haired white dog on multicolored blankets. #rescuedstreetdog #dogslife #dogsky
January 29, 2026 at 1:33 AM
#WillowWednesdays
Willow's still enjoying sleeping in a pile of blankets in the craft room on the futon. #grateful for her cuteness
Indoor photo of medium sized, short haired white dog on multicolored blankets. #rescuedstreetdog #dogslife #dogsky
Willow's still enjoying sleeping in a pile of blankets in the craft room on the futon. #grateful for her cuteness
Indoor photo of medium sized, short haired white dog on multicolored blankets. #rescuedstreetdog #dogslife #dogsky
Bird Update Tuesday.
Up angle video from today, Rutherford (blue) & Tendi (green) #pacificparrotlets in their open cage greeting me.
#grateful they're doing so well and so happy. <3
#parrotlets #rescueparrots #parrots #parrotsky #birdsky
Up angle video from today, Rutherford (blue) & Tendi (green) #pacificparrotlets in their open cage greeting me.
#grateful they're doing so well and so happy. <3
#parrotlets #rescueparrots #parrots #parrotsky #birdsky
January 28, 2026 at 1:24 AM
Bird Update Tuesday.
Up angle video from today, Rutherford (blue) & Tendi (green) #pacificparrotlets in their open cage greeting me.
#grateful they're doing so well and so happy. <3
#parrotlets #rescueparrots #parrots #parrotsky #birdsky
Up angle video from today, Rutherford (blue) & Tendi (green) #pacificparrotlets in their open cage greeting me.
#grateful they're doing so well and so happy. <3
#parrotlets #rescueparrots #parrots #parrotsky #birdsky
#embroideryjournal update: added clipboard, cup of coffee, tooth, Willow and notepad.
#grateful for #embroideryart
All handrawn then by hand #tinyembroidery on 12" hoop using blue adger pen washes for layout.
Photos of #embroidery journal so far.
#queercrafter
#grateful for #embroideryart
All handrawn then by hand #tinyembroidery on 12" hoop using blue adger pen washes for layout.
Photos of #embroidery journal so far.
#queercrafter
January 26, 2026 at 11:31 PM
#embroideryjournal update: added clipboard, cup of coffee, tooth, Willow and notepad.
#grateful for #embroideryart
All handrawn then by hand #tinyembroidery on 12" hoop using blue adger pen washes for layout.
Photos of #embroidery journal so far.
#queercrafter
#grateful for #embroideryart
All handrawn then by hand #tinyembroidery on 12" hoop using blue adger pen washes for layout.
Photos of #embroidery journal so far.
#queercrafter
#grateful to share kindness meditation, card making of messages of support with Minnesota UUs & cofacilitating a storytelling workshop today. #UnitarianUniversalist #ReligiousEducator #bipocunitarianuniversalist
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January 25, 2026 at 11:35 PM
#grateful to share kindness meditation, card making of messages of support with Minnesota UUs & cofacilitating a storytelling workshop today. #UnitarianUniversalist #ReligiousEducator #bipocunitarianuniversalist
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