TonyInAsheville (He/Him)
@tonysarris.bsky.social
Humanist, mensch, husband-to-my-husband, father & friend. Love nature, architecture, travel, world history, books, food, wine & craft beer. So fortunate to live in beautiful Blue Ridge Mtns in cool, quirky Asheville, NC (AVL). Follow mostly ppl in AVL/NC.
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The American people begged their leaders to stand up to Trumpism. Instead, their Senate “leader” sold them out. When courage becomes optional, democracy becomes impossible...
open.substack.com/pub/thomhart...
open.substack.com/pub/thomhart...
Chuck Schumer’s Quiet Betrayal: The Day the Democratic Party Forgot Who It Serves
The American people begged their leaders to stand up to Trumpism. Instead, their Senate “leader” sold them out. When courage becomes optional, democracy becomes impossible...
open.substack.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:42 PM
The American people begged their leaders to stand up to Trumpism. Instead, their Senate “leader” sold them out. When courage becomes optional, democracy becomes impossible...
open.substack.com/pub/thomhart...
open.substack.com/pub/thomhart...
Local mountains around Asheville as seen from my street have a dusting of snow this AM. The farther away & higher elevation ones up towards Tennessee I can't get a good picture of, but they're covered in white.
I like to think of this just as a winter "preview", since Saturday it may be close to 70
I like to think of this just as a winter "preview", since Saturday it may be close to 70
November 11, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Local mountains around Asheville as seen from my street have a dusting of snow this AM. The farther away & higher elevation ones up towards Tennessee I can't get a good picture of, but they're covered in white.
I like to think of this just as a winter "preview", since Saturday it may be close to 70
I like to think of this just as a winter "preview", since Saturday it may be close to 70
For Schumer & the 8 Dems who sold out the people who elected them, just a reminder America the Great is the only major Western industrialized country that doesn't provide at least basic universal healthcare for its citizens.
America, we can do better than this! Make America Healthy: Tax the Top 5%.
America, we can do better than this! Make America Healthy: Tax the Top 5%.
November 11, 2025 at 1:40 PM
For Schumer & the 8 Dems who sold out the people who elected them, just a reminder America the Great is the only major Western industrialized country that doesn't provide at least basic universal healthcare for its citizens.
America, we can do better than this! Make America Healthy: Tax the Top 5%.
America, we can do better than this! Make America Healthy: Tax the Top 5%.
This pretty little scene in Asheville this morning is what happens when autumn abruptly comes to an end & winter suddenly arrives in a blast. Warmer weather is on the way back soon, but I'm guessing this glimpse of winter will now get people thinking about the upcoming winter holidays.
November 11, 2025 at 1:20 PM
This pretty little scene in Asheville this morning is what happens when autumn abruptly comes to an end & winter suddenly arrives in a blast. Warmer weather is on the way back soon, but I'm guessing this glimpse of winter will now get people thinking about the upcoming winter holidays.
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Groceries saw their biggest jump in nearly three years last month, a worrisome sign for inflation-weary shoppers. Tariffs are contributing to higher prices for imported staples like bananas and coffee.
Grocery prices have jumped up, and there's no relief in sight
Groceries saw their biggest jump in nearly three years last month, a worrisome sign for inflation-weary shoppers. Tariffs are contributing to higher prices for imported staples like bananas and coffee.
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November 9, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Groceries saw their biggest jump in nearly three years last month, a worrisome sign for inflation-weary shoppers. Tariffs are contributing to higher prices for imported staples like bananas and coffee.
Songs From the Road Band closed out the public celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Asheville Sessions with a performance at Wicked Weed Funkatorium. Such a great collab among bass guitar, guitar, mandolin, fiddle & banjo on traditional Appalachian roots tunes & 60/70s tunes done roots style.
November 9, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Songs From the Road Band closed out the public celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Asheville Sessions with a performance at Wicked Weed Funkatorium. Such a great collab among bass guitar, guitar, mandolin, fiddle & banjo on traditional Appalachian roots tunes & 60/70s tunes done roots style.
Asheville's River Arts District (RAD) hosted RAD Fest 2.0 today & again tomorrow from 10 AM to 5 PM. All studios open in the Upper RAD plus pop up artists' booths in a couple of the parking lots. If you go, you gotta checkout the recently re-opened Marquee in the Lower RAD. Even better than before!
November 8, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Asheville's River Arts District (RAD) hosted RAD Fest 2.0 today & again tomorrow from 10 AM to 5 PM. All studios open in the Upper RAD plus pop up artists' booths in a couple of the parking lots. If you go, you gotta checkout the recently re-opened Marquee in the Lower RAD. Even better than before!
I was surprised last year to discover that some bonsai trees are bonsai versions of deciduous trees, meaning their leaves turn colors & fall off just like their bigger cousins. So this year I went back to the NC Arboretum in Asheville just in time to enjoy "Bonsai Autumn". Here's some pics.
November 5, 2025 at 10:49 PM
I was surprised last year to discover that some bonsai trees are bonsai versions of deciduous trees, meaning their leaves turn colors & fall off just like their bigger cousins. So this year I went back to the NC Arboretum in Asheville just in time to enjoy "Bonsai Autumn". Here's some pics.
The fall color show is rapidly approaching its end in the Asheville area. Some individual trees in town are still pretty, but the trees in the mountains are browning & losing their leaves. Possible snow Sunday night/Monday morning! Some pics from the NC Arboretum at the Blue Ridge Parkway today.
November 5, 2025 at 1:44 AM
The fall color show is rapidly approaching its end in the Asheville area. Some individual trees in town are still pretty, but the trees in the mountains are browning & losing their leaves. Possible snow Sunday night/Monday morning! Some pics from the NC Arboretum at the Blue Ridge Parkway today.
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Grijalva: I do think that Speaker Johnson misplayed his hand.
There are people all over this nation who were out there with signs that said, “Swear her in.” They wouldn’t have even known about me otherwise.
Thank you for highlighting how corrupt the system you’re protecting really is.
There are people all over this nation who were out there with signs that said, “Swear her in.” They wouldn’t have even known about me otherwise.
Thank you for highlighting how corrupt the system you’re protecting really is.
November 4, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Grijalva: I do think that Speaker Johnson misplayed his hand.
There are people all over this nation who were out there with signs that said, “Swear her in.” They wouldn’t have even known about me otherwise.
Thank you for highlighting how corrupt the system you’re protecting really is.
There are people all over this nation who were out there with signs that said, “Swear her in.” They wouldn’t have even known about me otherwise.
Thank you for highlighting how corrupt the system you’re protecting really is.
Baker Farm & Winery at Buffalo Creek in Fallston, NC is a wonderful NC winery between Charlotte & Asheville. It's a great place to enjoy a glass or bottle of their wine, or a wine flight tasting. Charcuterie boards plus food trucks when they have events, like live music when we were there today.
November 2, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Baker Farm & Winery at Buffalo Creek in Fallston, NC is a wonderful NC winery between Charlotte & Asheville. It's a great place to enjoy a glass or bottle of their wine, or a wine flight tasting. Charcuterie boards plus food trucks when they have events, like live music when we were there today.
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Life in Asheville
October 30, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Life in Asheville
Whether they end up in 1st or 2nd place in The Netherland's election, the center-left D66 party has the best chance to form a government, led by the youngest & 1st gay Prime Minister. @petebuttigieg.bsky.social are you watching this election?
www.reuters.com/world/dutch-...
www.reuters.com/world/dutch-...
www.reuters.com
October 30, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Whether they end up in 1st or 2nd place in The Netherland's election, the center-left D66 party has the best chance to form a government, led by the youngest & 1st gay Prime Minister. @petebuttigieg.bsky.social are you watching this election?
www.reuters.com/world/dutch-...
www.reuters.com/world/dutch-...
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Thank you to everyone who came out to our campaign event in Madison County at the Old Marshall Jail last week. 200+ folks, all fired up to elect a voice for the people of Western NC!
Special thanks to my friends Josh Copus for hosting us and Graham Sharp for bringing the fun. #NC11 #WNC
Special thanks to my friends Josh Copus for hosting us and Graham Sharp for bringing the fun. #NC11 #WNC
October 29, 2025 at 8:58 PM
It did at least provide me an opportunity for some fog-shrouded pics. And the tree moss was really lichen it!
October 29, 2025 at 1:48 PM
It did at least provide me an opportunity for some fog-shrouded pics. And the tree moss was really lichen it!
The leaf show is still underway along the Blue Ridge Parkway near Asheville between the NC Arboretum & Mt. Pisgah. Maybe a couple more weeks to go.
October 28, 2025 at 11:20 PM
The leaf show is still underway along the Blue Ridge Parkway near Asheville between the NC Arboretum & Mt. Pisgah. Maybe a couple more weeks to go.
Good rainy morning, Asheville! Leaves still looking colorful, although it's weird that some trees are bare already and some are just starting to turn.
October 27, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Good rainy morning, Asheville! Leaves still looking colorful, although it's weird that some trees are bare already and some are just starting to turn.
Great to see downtown Asheville bustling last night! Restaurants & bars were all lively & lots of people out walking.
We tried, Jazmin, the just opened pan-Asian restaurant where Mayfel's used to be. Still soft opening, but it was packed (booked on Rezy day before even). Great food & service!
We tried, Jazmin, the just opened pan-Asian restaurant where Mayfel's used to be. Still soft opening, but it was packed (booked on Rezy day before even). Great food & service!
October 26, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Great to see downtown Asheville bustling last night! Restaurants & bars were all lively & lots of people out walking.
We tried, Jazmin, the just opened pan-Asian restaurant where Mayfel's used to be. Still soft opening, but it was packed (booked on Rezy day before even). Great food & service!
We tried, Jazmin, the just opened pan-Asian restaurant where Mayfel's used to be. Still soft opening, but it was packed (booked on Rezy day before even). Great food & service!
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During Helene, the water level here at Ashworth Creek was over my head.
Now, over a year later, time has passed but the scars and debris remain — and work needs to be done.
But Republicans in Washington are more focused on building ballrooms than building bridges here in WNC.
#NC11 #WNC #Helene
Now, over a year later, time has passed but the scars and debris remain — and work needs to be done.
But Republicans in Washington are more focused on building ballrooms than building bridges here in WNC.
#NC11 #WNC #Helene
October 24, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Pls no. For the good of the Dem Party & the country. It's time for change. I respect & admire Kamala. The way the election played out was very unfortunate. But even so, she failed to connect with voters, same as 2020 primaries. There is no reason to expect that to change
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Kamala Harris tells BBC she may run for president again
The former US vice-president made her strongest suggestion to date she will make another bid for the White House
www.bbc.com
October 25, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Pls no. For the good of the Dem Party & the country. It's time for change. I respect & admire Kamala. The way the election played out was very unfortunate. But even so, she failed to connect with voters, same as 2020 primaries. There is no reason to expect that to change
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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OMG my business SoundSpace here in Asheville NC just got a shout out in Rolling Stone. www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
How Asheville's 100-year anniversary of the 'Asheville Sessions' Makes it the Country Music Destination of Appalachia
Music aficionados will flock to Asheville to celebrate the history-defining audio catalogue of Appalachian music.
www.rollingstone.com
October 23, 2025 at 2:42 PM
OMG my business SoundSpace here in Asheville NC just got a shout out in Rolling Stone. www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
Fall is progressing rapidly across Asheville & WNC. Tonight's expected freeze will mean an end to most of the fall flowers & anything left in the garden that isn't a winter vegetable. Some pictures from a hike earlier this week in the woods just south of Asheville.
October 23, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Fall is progressing rapidly across Asheville & WNC. Tonight's expected freeze will mean an end to most of the fall flowers & anything left in the garden that isn't a winter vegetable. Some pictures from a hike earlier this week in the woods just south of Asheville.
It was a privilege to support Jamie Ager for Congress tonight at his fundraiser at Zadie's restaurant & hotel in historic Marshall, NC (near Asheville). As a small business person & farmer, with deep roots in WNC, Jamie is exactly the person we need representing NC-11 in Congress! #JamieForCongress
October 23, 2025 at 12:07 AM
It was a privilege to support Jamie Ager for Congress tonight at his fundraiser at Zadie's restaurant & hotel in historic Marshall, NC (near Asheville). As a small business person & farmer, with deep roots in WNC, Jamie is exactly the person we need representing NC-11 in Congress! #JamieForCongress
The official renaming of war-ravaged Portland, OR is underway. It offers a reset for a city that has undergone so much death & destruction. Best wishes to you for recovery & rebuilding Frogtown, OR! Make Frogtown Great Again.
October 22, 2025 at 2:16 PM
The official renaming of war-ravaged Portland, OR is underway. It offers a reset for a city that has undergone so much death & destruction. Best wishes to you for recovery & rebuilding Frogtown, OR! Make Frogtown Great Again.
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EXCLUSIVE: One Saturday afternoon in October, my phone lit up with a notification.
I glanced down at the message.
“Anna, Lindsey Halligan here,” it began.
So began my text exchange with the woman who is prosecuting the president's perceived political enemies.
www.lawfaremedia.org/article/anna...
I glanced down at the message.
“Anna, Lindsey Halligan here,” it began.
So began my text exchange with the woman who is prosecuting the president's perceived political enemies.
www.lawfaremedia.org/article/anna...
October 20, 2025 at 10:09 PM
EXCLUSIVE: One Saturday afternoon in October, my phone lit up with a notification.
I glanced down at the message.
“Anna, Lindsey Halligan here,” it began.
So began my text exchange with the woman who is prosecuting the president's perceived political enemies.
www.lawfaremedia.org/article/anna...
I glanced down at the message.
“Anna, Lindsey Halligan here,” it began.
So began my text exchange with the woman who is prosecuting the president's perceived political enemies.
www.lawfaremedia.org/article/anna...