Ryan Smith
@rdsmith2085.bsky.social
Elder gay Millennial with a sarcastic streak and penchant for saying what others won't. PNW transplant and love the grey rainy cold. Educator for over 16 years. Lover of all things sugary, baked, and pastry.
And so the holiday season begins. I put up the decorations in November each year because they make me happy. It's especially nice having the warm glow of the tree when it gets dark at 4pm outside.
#holidays #iknowitisearly #don'tyuckmyyum
#holidays #iknowitisearly #don'tyuckmyyum
November 12, 2025 at 5:12 AM
And so the holiday season begins. I put up the decorations in November each year because they make me happy. It's especially nice having the warm glow of the tree when it gets dark at 4pm outside.
#holidays #iknowitisearly #don'tyuckmyyum
#holidays #iknowitisearly #don'tyuckmyyum
I do love the views on the way home from work in the fall. The leaf colors are amazing! #PNW #FallColors
October 25, 2025 at 3:26 AM
I do love the views on the way home from work in the fall. The leaf colors are amazing! #PNW #FallColors
The novel I am reading is turning out to be such a lovely #queerbook #gaystory
October 12, 2025 at 11:23 PM
The novel I am reading is turning out to be such a lovely #queerbook #gaystory
Fall is my favorite time of year here in the PNW. The trees change colors, the drizzle returns, and the mists move back in amongst the valley's trees. ❤️ it here so much.
October 4, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Fall is my favorite time of year here in the PNW. The trees change colors, the drizzle returns, and the mists move back in amongst the valley's trees. ❤️ it here so much.
September 27, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Always trust your gut if you feel something is wrong. A month ago I thought I was just sick after returning from vacation, turned out to be a massive blood clot that they had to go through my jugular vein to remove. On blood thinners from now on, but very glad I trusted my instincts and got help.
September 13, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Always trust your gut if you feel something is wrong. A month ago I thought I was just sick after returning from vacation, turned out to be a massive blood clot that they had to go through my jugular vein to remove. On blood thinners from now on, but very glad I trusted my instincts and got help.
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More of this.
September 3, 2025 at 2:55 PM
More of this.
Really enjoying the first song off of Sarah McLachlan's new album. Can't wait for the rest to be released in September.
youtu.be/LwpmikfHzo4?...
youtu.be/LwpmikfHzo4?...
Sarah McLachlan - Better Broken (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by sarahmclachlanVEVO
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August 31, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Really enjoying the first song off of Sarah McLachlan's new album. Can't wait for the rest to be released in September.
youtu.be/LwpmikfHzo4?...
youtu.be/LwpmikfHzo4?...
Every time someone knocks on the door at The White House.
August 30, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Every time someone knocks on the door at The White House.
Recent USA article on gay marriage ruling challenge:
"...It doesn’t change the fact that the very notion of this right being overturned is a reminder to the LGBTQ+ community that our rights are dependent upon the whims of politicians and judges, and could easily disappear."
#gayrights
"...It doesn’t change the fact that the very notion of this right being overturned is a reminder to the LGBTQ+ community that our rights are dependent upon the whims of politicians and judges, and could easily disappear."
#gayrights
August 17, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Recent USA article on gay marriage ruling challenge:
"...It doesn’t change the fact that the very notion of this right being overturned is a reminder to the LGBTQ+ community that our rights are dependent upon the whims of politicians and judges, and could easily disappear."
#gayrights
"...It doesn’t change the fact that the very notion of this right being overturned is a reminder to the LGBTQ+ community that our rights are dependent upon the whims of politicians and judges, and could easily disappear."
#gayrights
Post travel sickness is no joke. Woke up completely drenched in sweat from what I can only imagine was a fever breaking.
August 11, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Post travel sickness is no joke. Woke up completely drenched in sweat from what I can only imagine was a fever breaking.
Call me an anti-capitalist or a socialist, but I feel like most of our population wouldn't help another person if they were given the chance. Everything is about the individual and how well the individual can do vs the others. Vote for the community, help the community, be a part of a community.
August 10, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Call me an anti-capitalist or a socialist, but I feel like most of our population wouldn't help another person if they were given the chance. Everything is about the individual and how well the individual can do vs the others. Vote for the community, help the community, be a part of a community.
Some pics from the northern European cruise pt.2
August 5, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Some pics from the northern European cruise pt.2
A few pics from the northern European cruise pt.1
August 5, 2025 at 3:21 PM
A few pics from the northern European cruise pt.1
A few days in London before hopping on our cruise!
July 26, 2025 at 8:59 PM
A few days in London before hopping on our cruise!
Was a beautiful day in downtown Seattle today. Walked through the Seattle Center, the newly redesigned waterfront, and the expanded Seattle Aquarium.
July 7, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Was a beautiful day in downtown Seattle today. Walked through the Seattle Center, the newly redesigned waterfront, and the expanded Seattle Aquarium.
Got a great sun glare/halo in the pic of the valley I took while walking out on the trail today.
#PNW #summerweather #scenery
#PNW #summerweather #scenery
May 28, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Got a great sun glare/halo in the pic of the valley I took while walking out on the trail today.
#PNW #summerweather #scenery
#PNW #summerweather #scenery
Took a long trail walk yesterday and everything in the valley is in bloom. Even saw some fields of roses and some cows along the way.
May 25, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Took a long trail walk yesterday and everything in the valley is in bloom. Even saw some fields of roses and some cows along the way.
What's for gay millennial dinner you ask? #charcuterie
March 31, 2025 at 12:04 AM
What's for gay millennial dinner you ask? #charcuterie
Do the elected officials to our states and national government really have NOTHING better to do than make laws about Pride flags? Seriously? What a waste of our tax money to pay them all to argue over this. Whatever building decides to fly a Pride flag, just let them.
www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-...
www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-...
Utah becomes first state to ban LGBTQ+ pride flags in government buildings and schools
Utah’s flag law goes further than one signed last week in Idaho that only applies to schools.
www.nbcnews.com
March 30, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Do the elected officials to our states and national government really have NOTHING better to do than make laws about Pride flags? Seriously? What a waste of our tax money to pay them all to argue over this. Whatever building decides to fly a Pride flag, just let them.
www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-...
www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-...
So happy with the print we received from @egorod.bsky.social
Thank you for this great piece!
Thank you for this great piece!
March 16, 2025 at 4:42 PM
So happy with the print we received from @egorod.bsky.social
Thank you for this great piece!
Thank you for this great piece!
Very cool artwork done by a local artist @shimastar.bsky.social
Love all the colors and geometric forms she uses. Amazing work (in my humble non-artistic bone in my body opinion).
Love all the colors and geometric forms she uses. Amazing work (in my humble non-artistic bone in my body opinion).
March 16, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Very cool artwork done by a local artist @shimastar.bsky.social
Love all the colors and geometric forms she uses. Amazing work (in my humble non-artistic bone in my body opinion).
Love all the colors and geometric forms she uses. Amazing work (in my humble non-artistic bone in my body opinion).