J. Hamilton
@juliahamilton.bsky.social
Unitarian Universalist Minister in Santa Barbara, inconsistent poet, admirer of the night sky. Would like to post about the struggle to be human in a beautiful and heartbreaking world. But probably mostly politics. Also sometimes food.
The view from the parking lot of the Riviera Theater in Santa Barbara is spectacular at sunset:
October 30, 2025 at 1:02 AM
The view from the parking lot of the Riviera Theater in Santa Barbara is spectacular at sunset:
Today's mood, after a big week:
October 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Today's mood, after a big week:
My jacket in action, and I got a pic with a frog! It was a good day with 13,000 friends here in Santa Barbara.
October 19, 2025 at 2:29 AM
My jacket in action, and I got a pic with a frog! It was a good day with 13,000 friends here in Santa Barbara.
Getting my outfit ready for today' event:
October 18, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Getting my outfit ready for today' event:
I keep coming back to this image of the police under Kruger's mural:
June 13, 2025 at 6:21 AM
I keep coming back to this image of the police under Kruger's mural:
I found this interesting map from the Nat'l Weather Service of all the lightning strikes from the weird little storm on Saturday:
June 2, 2025 at 6:48 PM
I found this interesting map from the Nat'l Weather Service of all the lightning strikes from the weird little storm on Saturday:
Every year I make a different rainbow cake for my daughter's birthday. This year's was particularly fun to create - inspired by her party theme "Dress to Impress"
May 26, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Every year I make a different rainbow cake for my daughter's birthday. This year's was particularly fun to create - inspired by her party theme "Dress to Impress"
Sitting in the back of class like a Warthog shooting spitballs at the teacher. It's a point of pride.
May 14, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Sitting in the back of class like a Warthog shooting spitballs at the teacher. It's a point of pride.
Santa Barbara showing up:
April 6, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Santa Barbara showing up:
It was good to get a break from the shenanigans here on earth and watch the show in the sky last night with the eclipse:
March 14, 2025 at 3:11 PM
It was good to get a break from the shenanigans here on earth and watch the show in the sky last night with the eclipse:
Trader Joe's Daffodils can always be counted on to bring the joy.
February 22, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Trader Joe's Daffodils can always be counted on to bring the joy.
Snapped this shot of someone sharing the love with all the cars stuck in traffic:
February 15, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Snapped this shot of someone sharing the love with all the cars stuck in traffic:
My whole mood today:
February 3, 2025 at 4:00 PM
My whole mood today:
Don't spread panic, report ICE sightings to a hotline first, always verify before repeating information, and stay informed through trusted community groups like this one here on the central coast:
January 26, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Don't spread panic, report ICE sightings to a hotline first, always verify before repeating information, and stay informed through trusted community groups like this one here on the central coast:
New Orleans has been preparing for this day for years:
January 22, 2025 at 10:38 PM
New Orleans has been preparing for this day for years:
If you are only on socials, you might be asking, "Where is everyone?" But we are here, organizing: in pods and coalitions, ready to resist, protect, and care for each other. But it's different now. So go get a coffee. Text someone. Show up at a meeting - more than once. Let's do this, together.
January 16, 2025 at 4:23 AM
If you are only on socials, you might be asking, "Where is everyone?" But we are here, organizing: in pods and coalitions, ready to resist, protect, and care for each other. But it's different now. So go get a coffee. Text someone. Show up at a meeting - more than once. Let's do this, together.
Grateful for a quiet morning at home.
January 11, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Grateful for a quiet morning at home.
I am so glad that Voyager was sent out into the universe when this kind man was President:
December 30, 2024 at 3:24 PM
I am so glad that Voyager was sent out into the universe when this kind man was President:
The recipe for this coconut cake was way more complicated than I anticipated, but it was so worth it. Probably the tastiest cake I've ever made.
December 26, 2024 at 3:37 PM
The recipe for this coconut cake was way more complicated than I anticipated, but it was so worth it. Probably the tastiest cake I've ever made.
It's a blueberry pancake kind of morning. First day of winter break for spouse and child.
December 16, 2024 at 5:18 PM
It's a blueberry pancake kind of morning. First day of winter break for spouse and child.
Under His Eye....
December 16, 2024 at 3:28 PM
Under His Eye....
Cat approves of bringing the outdoors in.
December 10, 2024 at 4:04 AM
Cat approves of bringing the outdoors in.
Y'all, this turkey and sausage gumbo might be some of the best I've ever made.
December 3, 2024 at 3:25 AM
Y'all, this turkey and sausage gumbo might be some of the best I've ever made.