Gina Spadafori
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Gina Spadafori
@ginaspadafori.bsky.social
Recovering journalist, writer of books, loyal servant to dogs and goats. Decrepit Boomer. Frances Perkins fan.
Frannie, right, named for Frances Perkins, with puppy Skylar.

She wasn’t sure about him at first, but she’s def warming up. #puppies
April 18, 2025 at 5:26 PM
And my dog.
February 21, 2025 at 4:16 PM
This just arrived. A framed print of FDR’s Secretary of Labor, Frances Perkins a/k/a the Architect of the New Deal. Free image file from the Library of Congress!

Compare/contrast with Trusk’s anti-worker nominee.
February 20, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Where are CA’s senators? @schiff.senate.gov isn’t taking calls, and @padilla.senate.gov sent me this crap.
February 3, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Hey, @padilla.senate.gov, maybe a sense of urgency at least? FFS.

Also … “Twitter”?
February 3, 2025 at 5:47 PM
When it comes to books on Frances Perkins, I buy hardcover. ❤️@theotherrbg.bsky.social I can wait to read this!
January 30, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Or you might do this. 🙄
January 27, 2025 at 5:47 PM
I have shared my life with many wonderful dogs, but I have never owned one cuter than Walter, who came here from Calaveras Humane in Amador County, CA.
January 22, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Grateful today for @edgarwright.bsky.social and Simon Pegg. Perfect as a necessary distraction from ::: waves hand:::.
January 20, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Just ordered the book! I am a long-time admirer of France’s Perkins. Even named a dog after her!
January 19, 2025 at 5:30 PM
My brother Eric is visiting and Walter, one of my two dogs, adores him.
January 19, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Double murrrrrderrrrt.
January 14, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Yep!
December 27, 2024 at 8:31 PM
Not asking for any particular reason, but do you know who advocated for single-payer to be part of FDR’s New Deal?

Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins, a/k/a The Architect of The New Deal, that’s who.
December 5, 2024 at 8:38 PM
Do we do #earthquake “did you feel thats” here yet? Got a lot of shaking here in NorCal today.
December 5, 2024 at 6:58 PM
It’s ridiculous. My Ford Maverick hybrid “compact” truck is bigger than I need for feedstore runs (I have goats). Miss my little Mazda truck!
December 2, 2024 at 6:00 PM
I was so sorry I said goodbye to my little Mazda pickup 15 years ago.

Bought a Ford Maverick hybrid “compact” truck in 2022, and it’s small only by today’s standards. (shown w/load from feed store run — I have goats).
December 2, 2024 at 5:57 PM
Can report: This was highly satisfying.
November 28, 2024 at 8:35 PM
I choose the bear.
November 13, 2024 at 2:25 AM
With my retriever, Fran.
November 12, 2024 at 3:35 PM
The youngest of my three #dogs. Shelter pup from Calaveras County, CA, shelter in Angel’s Camp. (Calaveras Humane ❤️)

Walter’s DNA test showed some surprises. Anyone wanna guess?

If you know already, sit on your fingers and let others guess. 🐶
November 12, 2024 at 3:28 PM
Frannie a/k/a Frances Perkins, after FDR’s Secretary of Labor, the architect of the New Deal.
October 19, 2024 at 8:59 PM
He definitely is!
October 16, 2024 at 1:40 AM
Yep. And even my good local golden rescue believes the Chinese breed pretty purebred Golden Retrievers as “meat dogs.” Come ON. 🙄
September 13, 2023 at 10:56 PM
July 8, 2023 at 3:23 PM