Heather Bowen
@red8hb.bsky.social
Seattle girl seeking tunes, squees, yummy food, nature, travel, film and live music. Not necessarily in that order.
Striving for midlife THRIVE, peace, wonderment, connection, mental / physical health & financial stability in these crazy times.
Striving for midlife THRIVE, peace, wonderment, connection, mental / physical health & financial stability in these crazy times.
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Almost a year later, this looks like excellent reporting by @rollingstone.com
May 4, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Almost a year later, this looks like excellent reporting by @rollingstone.com
I got mine slightly early, too, because folks younger than 50 that I knew who are smart and on top their healthcare and prevention were getting it. This was a couple years ago. Right now I’d be panicked to get it.
I’m 46 but I had my shingrix shot because I’m worried about what RFK jr is going to do with vaccines. Shingles is a preventable illness like measles. We are so lucky to have these vaccines! I for one will not forgo them because the guy who runs government health services has a 🐛 in his 🧠
May 4, 2025 at 3:40 PM
I got mine slightly early, too, because folks younger than 50 that I knew who are smart and on top their healthcare and prevention were getting it. This was a couple years ago. Right now I’d be panicked to get it.
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dropped my egg & kimchi breakfast taco and accidentally made a michelin star plating?
May 3, 2025 at 2:52 PM
dropped my egg & kimchi breakfast taco and accidentally made a michelin star plating?
I love, love @colinhay.com And this is one of the most heartbreaking songs ever written. 💔🎶
I’m not crying, you’re crying. #GardenState
I’m not crying, you’re crying. #GardenState
April 7, 2025 at 2:22 AM
I love, love @colinhay.com And this is one of the most heartbreaking songs ever written. 💔🎶
I’m not crying, you’re crying. #GardenState
I’m not crying, you’re crying. #GardenState
I mean, it’s already pretty perfect just seeing the Dnepr AND Natalie & Zach together. 💚 #GardenState
April 7, 2025 at 1:07 AM
I mean, it’s already pretty perfect just seeing the Dnepr AND Natalie & Zach together. 💚 #GardenState
What are you listening to?
The Shins. You know ‘em?
No.
Ya gotta hear this one song. It’ll change your life, I swear. 🎧🎶♥️
What I wouldn’t give for life to be like this again. *sigh*
The Shins. You know ‘em?
No.
Ya gotta hear this one song. It’ll change your life, I swear. 🎧🎶♥️
What I wouldn’t give for life to be like this again. *sigh*
April 6, 2025 at 11:24 PM
What are you listening to?
The Shins. You know ‘em?
No.
Ya gotta hear this one song. It’ll change your life, I swear. 🎧🎶♥️
What I wouldn’t give for life to be like this again. *sigh*
The Shins. You know ‘em?
No.
Ya gotta hear this one song. It’ll change your life, I swear. 🎧🎶♥️
What I wouldn’t give for life to be like this again. *sigh*
Excited for Bob Mould Sugar years are my fav. Copper Blue remains a top 5 album. I KNOW he rarely plays Sugar tunes these days, BUT, I broke a cardinal rule & went down a setlistfm rabbit hole & what appears JUST LAST MONTH?! F’ing Hoover Dam. Late last year = If I Can’t Change Your Mind.🤞🏻🥹
April 6, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Excited for Bob Mould Sugar years are my fav. Copper Blue remains a top 5 album. I KNOW he rarely plays Sugar tunes these days, BUT, I broke a cardinal rule & went down a setlistfm rabbit hole & what appears JUST LAST MONTH?! F’ing Hoover Dam. Late last year = If I Can’t Change Your Mind.🤞🏻🥹
These are the smaller headlines that won’t cause the outrage as the BIG stuff, but 🔴 WY folks - you OK w/ all your arts and culture going down the tubes? I mean private money ain’t going to support that stuff - not in THIS economy. 🤷🏻♀️
April 5, 2025 at 12:23 AM
These are the smaller headlines that won’t cause the outrage as the BIG stuff, but 🔴 WY folks - you OK w/ all your arts and culture going down the tubes? I mean private money ain’t going to support that stuff - not in THIS economy. 🤷🏻♀️
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Fox removed the stock market ticker from their broadcasts.
April 3, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Fox removed the stock market ticker from their broadcasts.
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I'm no good with patterns. Can someone help me out here?
April 3, 2025 at 9:25 PM
I'm no good with patterns. Can someone help me out here?
Sounds familiar. Seeking shelter amongst those who understand you. 🙄
Russell Brand has spent the past few years aligning himself with the American right as allegations of sexual violence were made public against him. He knew he would find defenders and protection among their ranks. That should tell you everything you need to know about what the party represents
April 5, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Sounds familiar. Seeking shelter amongst those who understand you. 🙄
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This asshole raised prices and ruined your retirement savings, and now he's out golfing for the rest of the weekend.
April 4, 2025 at 4:58 PM
This asshole raised prices and ruined your retirement savings, and now he's out golfing for the rest of the weekend.
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If you are an NC resident and voted in November, please check if your name or the names of any family areone of the 60K votes being challenged. If so, confirm ASAP with your Board of Elections. You only have two weeks.
The website to check linked in the reply.
www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...
The website to check linked in the reply.
www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...
NC Court of Appeals gives over 60,000 challenged voters 15 days to prove eligibility
The majority wrote that, even though they have the authority to completely throw out the contested ballots, they decided to instead mandate a cure period for most of the challenged voters.
www.newsobserver.com
April 4, 2025 at 5:15 PM
If you are an NC resident and voted in November, please check if your name or the names of any family areone of the 60K votes being challenged. If so, confirm ASAP with your Board of Elections. You only have two weeks.
The website to check linked in the reply.
www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...
The website to check linked in the reply.
www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...
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The stock market is tanking so badly it almost feels like we are being governed by someone who went bankrupt six tim—
Oh.
Oh.
April 4, 2025 at 6:58 PM
The stock market is tanking so badly it almost feels like we are being governed by someone who went bankrupt six tim—
Oh.
Oh.
FASCINATED by Jennie Young - Applied Rhetoric PhD who stumbled into being a dating guru w/ a “method” that she originally created for herself - Burned Haystack. It’s GENIUS. Great overview here. Honestly, there are real life applications for this stuff for EVERYONE. #Dating
bit.ly/3Rp0zDT
bit.ly/3Rp0zDT
Episode 317: Burned Haystack Dating Method with Jennie Young
Podcast Episode · The Divorce Survival Guide Podcast · 04/03/2025 · 57m
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April 5, 2025 at 12:16 AM
FASCINATED by Jennie Young - Applied Rhetoric PhD who stumbled into being a dating guru w/ a “method” that she originally created for herself - Burned Haystack. It’s GENIUS. Great overview here. Honestly, there are real life applications for this stuff for EVERYONE. #Dating
bit.ly/3Rp0zDT
bit.ly/3Rp0zDT
My TMBG adoration will never end & the happiness they've brought to me in the ~37 yrs they've been part of my life is surpassed by little else.
#TheyMightBeGiants
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#TheyMightBeGiants
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They Might Be Giants' record label wanted them to start a dance craze
They Might Be Giants' record label wanted them to start a dance craze
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April 4, 2025 at 7:50 PM
My TMBG adoration will never end & the happiness they've brought to me in the ~37 yrs they've been part of my life is surpassed by little else.
#TheyMightBeGiants
bit.ly/4iVhmdA
#TheyMightBeGiants
bit.ly/4iVhmdA
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It's not a bad idea to go to the local Walmart or big box retailer and buy lots of consumables now. From toothpaste to soap, anything you can find storage space for, buy before they have to replenish inventory.
Even if it's made in the USA , they will jack up the price and blame it on tariffs.
Even if it's made in the USA , they will jack up the price and blame it on tariffs.
April 2, 2025 at 9:13 PM
It's not a bad idea to go to the local Walmart or big box retailer and buy lots of consumables now. From toothpaste to soap, anything you can find storage space for, buy before they have to replenish inventory.
Even if it's made in the USA , they will jack up the price and blame it on tariffs.
Even if it's made in the USA , they will jack up the price and blame it on tariffs.
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Isn't the next logical step for California, Oregon, and Washington to work together and create their own CDC?
Among other things?
It's not enough to just hope that everything will be okay in a few years. Gotta build in some redundancy. I mean, unless we want more measles...
Among other things?
It's not enough to just hope that everything will be okay in a few years. Gotta build in some redundancy. I mean, unless we want more measles...
April 1, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Isn't the next logical step for California, Oregon, and Washington to work together and create their own CDC?
Among other things?
It's not enough to just hope that everything will be okay in a few years. Gotta build in some redundancy. I mean, unless we want more measles...
Among other things?
It's not enough to just hope that everything will be okay in a few years. Gotta build in some redundancy. I mean, unless we want more measles...
I shrugged off work a bit early and instead of taking my daily walk am just snacking, streaming, scrolling, surfing and snuggling on the couch w/ Fern. She was bouncing off the walls all morning, but as soon as I plant, she’s right there w/ me! #LazyAfternoon
April 1, 2025 at 10:54 PM
I shrugged off work a bit early and instead of taking my daily walk am just snacking, streaming, scrolling, surfing and snuggling on the couch w/ Fern. She was bouncing off the walls all morning, but as soon as I plant, she’s right there w/ me! #LazyAfternoon
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Disruption is all they seem to understand—so that’s exactly what they’re getting. For 14 hours, @booker.senate.gov has been on the Senate floor, speaking truth within the rules. This cannot be business as usual when our democracy’s on the line. Thank you, senator.
April 1, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Disruption is all they seem to understand—so that’s exactly what they’re getting. For 14 hours, @booker.senate.gov has been on the Senate floor, speaking truth within the rules. This cannot be business as usual when our democracy’s on the line. Thank you, senator.
I have a (free) +1 for the Clap Your Hands Say Yeah show (performing the debut album) @ 🐊 on S 4.12 if anyone wants to come w/!
April 1, 2025 at 5:13 PM
I have a (free) +1 for the Clap Your Hands Say Yeah show (performing the debut album) @ 🐊 on S 4.12 if anyone wants to come w/!
Nobody would go with me last year when he was at the Pantages w/ Say Anything and it was SO good! I’m shocked he’s coming back already, but it was a sold out excited crowd last time, so I guess it’s not surprising. I’m seriously considering forgoing my other plans for that night! #HighFidelity
April 1, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Nobody would go with me last year when he was at the Pantages w/ Say Anything and it was SO good! I’m shocked he’s coming back already, but it was a sold out excited crowd last time, so I guess it’s not surprising. I’m seriously considering forgoing my other plans for that night! #HighFidelity
Ack. This one guts me every damn time. Martin Gore lyrics cut deep…and THAT VOICE. Talk about a sultry tune. Made extra perfect w/ that Dave Gahan baritone backing. music.apple.com/us/album/the...
The Bottom Line by Depeche Mode on Apple Music
Song · 1997 · Duration 4:26
music.apple.com
March 30, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Ack. This one guts me every damn time. Martin Gore lyrics cut deep…and THAT VOICE. Talk about a sultry tune. Made extra perfect w/ that Dave Gahan baritone backing. music.apple.com/us/album/the...