@japayette.bsky.social
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This is a bigger issue than people realize. Not just jobs lost. But their families losing benefits. Landlords losing tenants. Cities and towns losing revenue. This is how recessions start
Ready Fire Aim is no way to govern.
Ready Fire Aim is no way to govern.
More accurate, fewer words;
"There are plenty of contractors going under".
A friend furloughed 75% of staff (furlough w/paying for health insurance for three months), 50% exec pay cut, 25% rest of staff to keep as many people w/salary.
PS: Wasn't 18F a government office, not a contractor.
"There are plenty of contractors going under".
A friend furloughed 75% of staff (furlough w/paying for health insurance for three months), 50% exec pay cut, 25% rest of staff to keep as many people w/salary.
PS: Wasn't 18F a government office, not a contractor.
March 2, 2025 at 2:14 PM
This is a bigger issue than people realize. Not just jobs lost. But their families losing benefits. Landlords losing tenants. Cities and towns losing revenue. This is how recessions start
Ready Fire Aim is no way to govern.
Ready Fire Aim is no way to govern.
Tons of hot peppers and 3 different varieties of tomatoes organized and labeled today.
February 17, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Tons of hot peppers and 3 different varieties of tomatoes organized and labeled today.
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: sign.moveon.org/petitions/te...
NO CUTS to Medicaid!
Cutting Medicaid—a state and federal partnership that funds health care for more than 80 million Americans, including older adults, children, pregnant people, and disabled people—would run counter to ...
sign.moveon.org
February 9, 2025 at 5:35 PM
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: sign.moveon.org/petitions/te...
Content.. I am lucky to be his human.
February 6, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Content.. I am lucky to be his human.
Milkweed is growing well.. Super excited for Spring!
February 6, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Milkweed is growing well.. Super excited for Spring!
Upgraded the plant room today..
January 27, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Upgraded the plant room today..
Lazy Sunday..
January 26, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Lazy Sunday..
Getting a head start on growing dill and dehydrating it for pickles later this year.. 😋
January 25, 2025 at 6:29 AM
Getting a head start on growing dill and dehydrating it for pickles later this year.. 😋
Day 3/1431. Only 1427 to go.
January 22, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Day 3/1431. Only 1427 to go.
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Hoo boy, I bet you could use a distraction today!
So how about an intense JWST image of a pair of colossal stars whizzing past each other and blasting out wave after wave of dusty shells, expanding away at a soul-freezing NINE MILLION KPH?!
badastronomy.beehiiv.com/p/two-coloss...
🧪🔭
So how about an intense JWST image of a pair of colossal stars whizzing past each other and blasting out wave after wave of dusty shells, expanding away at a soul-freezing NINE MILLION KPH?!
badastronomy.beehiiv.com/p/two-coloss...
🧪🔭
Two colossal stars send out waves of dust in an amazing JWST image
WR 140 is a terrifying star system, but it sure is beautiful. Also, announcing a new rate for the newsletter.
badastronomy.beehiiv.com
January 20, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Hoo boy, I bet you could use a distraction today!
So how about an intense JWST image of a pair of colossal stars whizzing past each other and blasting out wave after wave of dusty shells, expanding away at a soul-freezing NINE MILLION KPH?!
badastronomy.beehiiv.com/p/two-coloss...
🧪🔭
So how about an intense JWST image of a pair of colossal stars whizzing past each other and blasting out wave after wave of dusty shells, expanding away at a soul-freezing NINE MILLION KPH?!
badastronomy.beehiiv.com/p/two-coloss...
🧪🔭
When the weather outside is colder than your own freezer, you make ice cubes outside...
January 20, 2025 at 8:44 PM
When the weather outside is colder than your own freezer, you make ice cubes outside...
Focusing on bringing life to this world for the immediate future and beyond. Tons of hot peppers started along with a bunch of milkweed. Do what makes you happy and brings you peace.
January 20, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Focusing on bringing life to this world for the immediate future and beyond. Tons of hot peppers started along with a bunch of milkweed. Do what makes you happy and brings you peace.
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In 2020, I asked why so many Republicans had abandoned the values they had previously held. Still relevant.
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
History Will Judge the Complicit
Why have Republican leaders abandoned their principles in support of an immoral and dangerous president?
www.theatlantic.com
January 15, 2025 at 5:29 AM
In 2020, I asked why so many Republicans had abandoned the values they had previously held. Still relevant.
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
If San Francisco ends up having large fires, will Elon be blamed for it being because of his DEI hires? Something to ponder..
January 12, 2025 at 9:34 PM
If San Francisco ends up having large fires, will Elon be blamed for it being because of his DEI hires? Something to ponder..
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JUST IN: Another team of Mexican firefighters has landed in LA to help combat the wildfires.
Thank you, Mexico 🇲🇽🇺🇸
Thank you, Mexico 🇲🇽🇺🇸
January 12, 2025 at 3:55 AM
JUST IN: Another team of Mexican firefighters has landed in LA to help combat the wildfires.
Thank you, Mexico 🇲🇽🇺🇸
Thank you, Mexico 🇲🇽🇺🇸
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Manhattan smog: fog + pollutants. From 1971-77, the Documerica project captured 20,000 images of America’s environmental impact. Explore these through the National Archives. The photo below is from Documerica—join the movement! Let’s not forget our past, or we’re bound to repeat it.
January 11, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Manhattan smog: fog + pollutants. From 1971-77, the Documerica project captured 20,000 images of America’s environmental impact. Explore these through the National Archives. The photo below is from Documerica—join the movement! Let’s not forget our past, or we’re bound to repeat it.
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In scary times, “look for the helpers, you will always find people helping”
GoFundMe has set up one main fund for the California fires and are quickly dispersing funds to everyone in need. If you can,,, please donate.
www.gofundme.com/u/f2f8503f-a...
GoFundMe has set up one main fund for the California fires and are quickly dispersing funds to everyone in need. If you can,,, please donate.
www.gofundme.com/u/f2f8503f-a...
January 11, 2025 at 8:42 PM
In scary times, “look for the helpers, you will always find people helping”
GoFundMe has set up one main fund for the California fires and are quickly dispersing funds to everyone in need. If you can,,, please donate.
www.gofundme.com/u/f2f8503f-a...
GoFundMe has set up one main fund for the California fires and are quickly dispersing funds to everyone in need. If you can,,, please donate.
www.gofundme.com/u/f2f8503f-a...
Hope you are having as much of a restful and relaxing weekend as Pluto is.
January 12, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Hope you are having as much of a restful and relaxing weekend as Pluto is.
Love the beginning of new life. San Marzano tomatoes on the left, and 3 different kinds of Milkweed (Rose, Poke, and Showy varieties)
January 11, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Love the beginning of new life. San Marzano tomatoes on the left, and 3 different kinds of Milkweed (Rose, Poke, and Showy varieties)
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As wildfires rage across Los Angeles County, we’re starting to learn more about the memorable places we’ve lost.
An unknown number of homes have gone up in flames. Much-loved eateries, places of worship, and stores have also burned down. via @laist.com
An unknown number of homes have gone up in flames. Much-loved eateries, places of worship, and stores have also burned down. via @laist.com
Beloved places we’ve lost: Tracking LA fire destruction
An unknown number of homes, businesses and cherished community spots have gone up in flames.
laist.com
January 9, 2025 at 5:18 PM
As wildfires rage across Los Angeles County, we’re starting to learn more about the memorable places we’ve lost.
An unknown number of homes have gone up in flames. Much-loved eateries, places of worship, and stores have also burned down. via @laist.com
An unknown number of homes have gone up in flames. Much-loved eateries, places of worship, and stores have also burned down. via @laist.com
Deleted the Facebook app from my phone today. Feels weird but terrific and freeing. Done with negativity.
January 9, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Deleted the Facebook app from my phone today. Feels weird but terrific and freeing. Done with negativity.
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Direct hit on the Sunset Fire in Hollywood. 🎯
Nice work, @lafd.bsky.social #LAFD c/o @nbcla.bsky.social 👨🏼🚒
Nice work, @lafd.bsky.social #LAFD c/o @nbcla.bsky.social 👨🏼🚒
January 9, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Direct hit on the Sunset Fire in Hollywood. 🎯
Nice work, @lafd.bsky.social #LAFD c/o @nbcla.bsky.social 👨🏼🚒
Nice work, @lafd.bsky.social #LAFD c/o @nbcla.bsky.social 👨🏼🚒
A little late with this, but since my wife was asleep at midnight, Fred had to give me a New Year's kiss..
January 8, 2025 at 4:16 AM
A little late with this, but since my wife was asleep at midnight, Fred had to give me a New Year's kiss..