Ash formerly @costsofwar
@mountainash.bsky.social
Gardener. Writer. Spanish teacher. Veteran’s advocate for my former SOF spouse #saveourforests
Reposted by Ash formerly @costsofwar
Immigrants not legally authorized to work in the U.S. represent an estimated 40% of the people who help to produce many fruits, vegetables and other labor-intensive crops. (Hal Bernton / Washington State Standard)
In WA orchards, immigration crackdown sows fear and uncertainty • Washington State Standard
The Trump administration’s deportation push has caused turmoil within the state’s farm workforce as federal legislation meant to improve the situation has stalled.
buff.ly
December 30, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Immigrants not legally authorized to work in the U.S. represent an estimated 40% of the people who help to produce many fruits, vegetables and other labor-intensive crops. (Hal Bernton / Washington State Standard)
Reposted by Ash formerly @costsofwar
Once again; for me this is part of the root of my war guilt.
Even when we were "pacifying" we were doing nothing of value; bringing the war home to these people.
Even when we were "pacifying" we were doing nothing of value; bringing the war home to these people.
So yeah we pacified a village on paper, but in reality we brought daily fighting to 3 other villages. And the fact never ever changed that as soon as we moved that village was back to square 1
December 29, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Once again; for me this is part of the root of my war guilt.
Even when we were "pacifying" we were doing nothing of value; bringing the war home to these people.
Even when we were "pacifying" we were doing nothing of value; bringing the war home to these people.
I sent one e-mail to the executive director of a non-profit that helped us heal from invisible injuries after war. One e-mail!
He just forwarded that message to their entire board,national employees and their media.
Exciting!
He just forwarded that message to their entire board,national employees and their media.
Exciting!
December 29, 2025 at 6:48 PM
I sent one e-mail to the executive director of a non-profit that helped us heal from invisible injuries after war. One e-mail!
He just forwarded that message to their entire board,national employees and their media.
Exciting!
He just forwarded that message to their entire board,national employees and their media.
Exciting!
Reposted by Ash formerly @costsofwar
Reposted by Ash formerly @costsofwar
Facts
1) When tariffs are 100% on raw materials, keep in mind the "wholesale" price goes up that same 100%.
2) The "retail" price, (the price the consumer pays), is usually double +/- 5/15% margin the "wholesale" price. Essentially price goes up 200% +/-
1) When tariffs are 100% on raw materials, keep in mind the "wholesale" price goes up that same 100%.
2) The "retail" price, (the price the consumer pays), is usually double +/- 5/15% margin the "wholesale" price. Essentially price goes up 200% +/-
December 29, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Facts
1) When tariffs are 100% on raw materials, keep in mind the "wholesale" price goes up that same 100%.
2) The "retail" price, (the price the consumer pays), is usually double +/- 5/15% margin the "wholesale" price. Essentially price goes up 200% +/-
1) When tariffs are 100% on raw materials, keep in mind the "wholesale" price goes up that same 100%.
2) The "retail" price, (the price the consumer pays), is usually double +/- 5/15% margin the "wholesale" price. Essentially price goes up 200% +/-
@seasidechic.bsky.social can I dm you?
December 29, 2025 at 2:46 PM
@seasidechic.bsky.social can I dm you?
Little does laundry now?
Really.
He loads up the washer and puts in detergent then moves it to the dryer.
He made a cake.
He sat at the table eating a can of salmon, cream cheese and Swedish knackerbröt.
His future partner/friends are lucky.
Really.
He loads up the washer and puts in detergent then moves it to the dryer.
He made a cake.
He sat at the table eating a can of salmon, cream cheese and Swedish knackerbröt.
His future partner/friends are lucky.
December 29, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Little does laundry now?
Really.
He loads up the washer and puts in detergent then moves it to the dryer.
He made a cake.
He sat at the table eating a can of salmon, cream cheese and Swedish knackerbröt.
His future partner/friends are lucky.
Really.
He loads up the washer and puts in detergent then moves it to the dryer.
He made a cake.
He sat at the table eating a can of salmon, cream cheese and Swedish knackerbröt.
His future partner/friends are lucky.
They built this over 700 piece kit in a few hours over 3 days!
December 28, 2025 at 9:28 PM
They built this over 700 piece kit in a few hours over 3 days!
Cool fabric taking place with watercolor
December 28, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Cool fabric taking place with watercolor
Reposted by Ash formerly @costsofwar
This reporter wrote the most informative and empathetic piece about homelessness I’ve seen in our local news in a long time
I did a research project on Housing First and can confirm: it works, but it can’t just be “Housing Only” and the support services are often first to lose funding
I did a research project on Housing First and can confirm: it works, but it can’t just be “Housing Only” and the support services are often first to lose funding
This program gets homeless people into housing fast. Will it be one of the last?
Amid a nationwide debate over homelessness spending, one man in East San Diego County just wanted a safe place to sleep.
www.sandiegouniontribune.com
December 28, 2025 at 7:19 PM
This reporter wrote the most informative and empathetic piece about homelessness I’ve seen in our local news in a long time
I did a research project on Housing First and can confirm: it works, but it can’t just be “Housing Only” and the support services are often first to lose funding
I did a research project on Housing First and can confirm: it works, but it can’t just be “Housing Only” and the support services are often first to lose funding
A snowy scene cake by Little. He wanted it to look like a walk through the woods on a snowy day.
He made this cake without a recipe, eyeballing the chemistry AND it tastes good.
He made this cake without a recipe, eyeballing the chemistry AND it tastes good.
December 28, 2025 at 5:30 PM
A snowy scene cake by Little. He wanted it to look like a walk through the woods on a snowy day.
He made this cake without a recipe, eyeballing the chemistry AND it tastes good.
He made this cake without a recipe, eyeballing the chemistry AND it tastes good.
Remember when you proposed to me on that Asheville trip and I said, “no, not yet,” and you just carried on with trust and love and waited for me?
That’s trust.
That’s trust.
Remember when you rode to Asheville on the back of my motorcycle? That’s a trust exercise!
December 27, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Remember when you proposed to me on that Asheville trip and I said, “no, not yet,” and you just carried on with trust and love and waited for me?
That’s trust.
That’s trust.
She does this every year and makes us repeat she is always welcome for the next 6 months. Tiring
December 27, 2025 at 8:19 PM
She does this every year and makes us repeat she is always welcome for the next 6 months. Tiring
Family art time
December 27, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Family art time
She spoke like tandem bikes are prophets for the success of a relationship. If you can communicate and negotiate through tandem biking, you will make it.
So instead of dating profiles and algorithms, the ticket to love is making folks ride the tandem bicycle?
We rented one in France and the lady said most people returned the tandem for two singles! It’s not easy
December 27, 2025 at 5:02 PM
She spoke like tandem bikes are prophets for the success of a relationship. If you can communicate and negotiate through tandem biking, you will make it.
May just find a way to finance a woodfire pizza oven and make these babies to sell from the farm to interests and beach goers in the summer.
December 27, 2025 at 3:16 AM
May just find a way to finance a woodfire pizza oven and make these babies to sell from the farm to interests and beach goers in the summer.
All I’ve heard about this clinic from friends is they and there kids were met with compassion and sincere medical professionalism
More enraging bullshit from this shitty admin. I know kids who rely on this clinic.
thehill.com
December 27, 2025 at 2:41 AM
All I’ve heard about this clinic from friends is they and there kids were met with compassion and sincere medical professionalism
My love is making a linotype stamp for the farm!
December 26, 2025 at 11:35 PM
My love is making a linotype stamp for the farm!
Pot pie! We roasted a chicken we raised, then made stock, both of which are in this sourdough crust.
December 26, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Pot pie! We roasted a chicken we raised, then made stock, both of which are in this sourdough crust.
Flashback to Little, @carl-gustav.bsky.social and my first Xmas in Wa while we were off-grid RV living . I’m so grateful to have met such good friends here through our journey!
December 26, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Flashback to Little, @carl-gustav.bsky.social and my first Xmas in Wa while we were off-grid RV living . I’m so grateful to have met such good friends here through our journey!
We celebrate Xmas Eve with a German Christmas market theme. Kaisespaetzel, dampfnudeln and pretzels remind us of the night 15 years ago when we went to our 1st Xmas market before he deployed the next day.On Xmas day we have a Scandinavian theme,reminding us of the solstices we spent in Finland
December 25, 2025 at 9:19 PM
We celebrate Xmas Eve with a German Christmas market theme. Kaisespaetzel, dampfnudeln and pretzels remind us of the night 15 years ago when we went to our 1st Xmas market before he deployed the next day.On Xmas day we have a Scandinavian theme,reminding us of the solstices we spent in Finland
One of you made some magic happen and he’s already set to build it! Thank you to all those who embody the spirit of Santa and generosity this year.
December 25, 2025 at 6:02 PM
One of you made some magic happen and he’s already set to build it! Thank you to all those who embody the spirit of Santa and generosity this year.
I’m very grateful for you all, friends. Merry Christmas.
From hype, to BELIEF, to daily encouragement, and making sure Little has his Christmas wish, you all are a beautiful community.
Turning my phone off now and I wish you peace.
From hype, to BELIEF, to daily encouragement, and making sure Little has his Christmas wish, you all are a beautiful community.
Turning my phone off now and I wish you peace.
December 24, 2025 at 5:45 PM
I’m very grateful for you all, friends. Merry Christmas.
From hype, to BELIEF, to daily encouragement, and making sure Little has his Christmas wish, you all are a beautiful community.
Turning my phone off now and I wish you peace.
From hype, to BELIEF, to daily encouragement, and making sure Little has his Christmas wish, you all are a beautiful community.
Turning my phone off now and I wish you peace.
Hey moms, how’s it going making all that magic?
a woman and a child are sitting in front of a christmas tree with the words `` oh god , make it stop '' above them .
ALT: a woman and a child are sitting in front of a christmas tree with the words `` oh god , make it stop '' above them .
media.tenor.com
December 23, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Hey moms, how’s it going making all that magic?