Marcia Wong
@mkwong.bsky.social
Angry as hell humanitarian, recovering diplomat, former State Dept/USAID/USIP/@ICRC. Tolerated by two loving sons. Views my own - expect a little noise. (smoking girl by Yoshitomo Nara).
Yeah. My mood.
You got a problem
with dis?
You got a problem
with dis?
August 27, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Yeah. My mood.
You got a problem
with dis?
You got a problem
with dis?
Buying these in bulk.
July 16, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Buying these in bulk.
July 12, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Coming into San Francisco from DC.
Already feeling like there’s more oxygen.
Already feeling like there’s more oxygen.
June 18, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Coming into San Francisco from DC.
Already feeling like there’s more oxygen.
Already feeling like there’s more oxygen.
Stand strong, California.
June 10, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Stand strong, California.
June 6, 2025 at 1:52 PM
And because so many posts are gloom and doom, here’s one to brighten your day.
Check out OAR in the Nats post game concert. (Cousin on lead guitar! At least Someone in the family has talent!)
Check out OAR in the Nats post game concert. (Cousin on lead guitar! At least Someone in the family has talent!)
March 10, 2025 at 5:54 PM
And because so many posts are gloom and doom, here’s one to brighten your day.
Check out OAR in the Nats post game concert. (Cousin on lead guitar! At least Someone in the family has talent!)
Check out OAR in the Nats post game concert. (Cousin on lead guitar! At least Someone in the family has talent!)
Well, another brutal day where DOGE irrationally cuts just to say they did.
The best people- dedicated, patriotic, motivated by call to service (not a compensation package) left USAID HQ for last time.
You will continue to contribute.
They will never extinguish your light.
#USAIDstrong
The best people- dedicated, patriotic, motivated by call to service (not a compensation package) left USAID HQ for last time.
You will continue to contribute.
They will never extinguish your light.
#USAIDstrong
February 28, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Well, another brutal day where DOGE irrationally cuts just to say they did.
The best people- dedicated, patriotic, motivated by call to service (not a compensation package) left USAID HQ for last time.
You will continue to contribute.
They will never extinguish your light.
#USAIDstrong
The best people- dedicated, patriotic, motivated by call to service (not a compensation package) left USAID HQ for last time.
You will continue to contribute.
They will never extinguish your light.
#USAIDstrong
Heading to thank colleagues, packing out of after being laid off - no reason, no review, no rationale.
1000s of lifesaving efforts being cut off.
But that’s the US government today.
Bringing this -we all could use a little kindness nowadays.
(And it ain’t weak and it ain’t “woke” to be kind.)
1000s of lifesaving efforts being cut off.
But that’s the US government today.
Bringing this -we all could use a little kindness nowadays.
(And it ain’t weak and it ain’t “woke” to be kind.)
February 27, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Heading to thank colleagues, packing out of after being laid off - no reason, no review, no rationale.
1000s of lifesaving efforts being cut off.
But that’s the US government today.
Bringing this -we all could use a little kindness nowadays.
(And it ain’t weak and it ain’t “woke” to be kind.)
1000s of lifesaving efforts being cut off.
But that’s the US government today.
Bringing this -we all could use a little kindness nowadays.
(And it ain’t weak and it ain’t “woke” to be kind.)
You can pull flag down, remove signage,
cut off computer access,
bar people from offices,
But #USAID mission lives strong in everyone:
Save Lives, Build a more Prosperous world.
A mission from the American People, for the American people.
cut off computer access,
bar people from offices,
But #USAID mission lives strong in everyone:
Save Lives, Build a more Prosperous world.
A mission from the American People, for the American people.
February 11, 2025 at 10:33 PM
You can pull flag down, remove signage,
cut off computer access,
bar people from offices,
But #USAID mission lives strong in everyone:
Save Lives, Build a more Prosperous world.
A mission from the American People, for the American people.
cut off computer access,
bar people from offices,
But #USAID mission lives strong in everyone:
Save Lives, Build a more Prosperous world.
A mission from the American People, for the American people.
Suitable for framing.
Let’s go.
Let’s win this damned fight.
Democracy is at stake.
Let’s go.
Let’s win this damned fight.
Democracy is at stake.
February 7, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Suitable for framing.
Let’s go.
Let’s win this damned fight.
Democracy is at stake.
Let’s go.
Let’s win this damned fight.
Democracy is at stake.
Thanks for the members who showed and are tackling this constitutional crisis.
Taking down institutions, invading private info, sensitive systems - who’s next?
Push back on DOGE.
Taking down institutions, invading private info, sensitive systems - who’s next?
Push back on DOGE.
February 3, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Thanks for the members who showed and are tackling this constitutional crisis.
Taking down institutions, invading private info, sensitive systems - who’s next?
Push back on DOGE.
Taking down institutions, invading private info, sensitive systems - who’s next?
Push back on DOGE.
Without warning,
100s of staff on leave, cut off from information and systems.
Who are they?
They work with Defense Dept and others to respond to disasters in Indo-Pacific region;
Lead high-risk, 24/7 crisis response - Sudan, Ukraine,Levant;
1/x
100s of staff on leave, cut off from information and systems.
Who are they?
They work with Defense Dept and others to respond to disasters in Indo-Pacific region;
Lead high-risk, 24/7 crisis response - Sudan, Ukraine,Levant;
1/x
February 3, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Without warning,
100s of staff on leave, cut off from information and systems.
Who are they?
They work with Defense Dept and others to respond to disasters in Indo-Pacific region;
Lead high-risk, 24/7 crisis response - Sudan, Ukraine,Levant;
1/x
100s of staff on leave, cut off from information and systems.
Who are they?
They work with Defense Dept and others to respond to disasters in Indo-Pacific region;
Lead high-risk, 24/7 crisis response - Sudan, Ukraine,Levant;
1/x
January 24, 2025 at 1:16 PM
There are countless accolades,
And glowing commentary about Jimmy Carter.
The one act which resonates with me is his quiet service and support of Habitat For Humanity.
He lived a life of purpose.
Being honored by the organization at a store on a little hidden country road.
RIP Mr President
And glowing commentary about Jimmy Carter.
The one act which resonates with me is his quiet service and support of Habitat For Humanity.
He lived a life of purpose.
Being honored by the organization at a store on a little hidden country road.
RIP Mr President
January 3, 2025 at 3:49 PM
There are countless accolades,
And glowing commentary about Jimmy Carter.
The one act which resonates with me is his quiet service and support of Habitat For Humanity.
He lived a life of purpose.
Being honored by the organization at a store on a little hidden country road.
RIP Mr President
And glowing commentary about Jimmy Carter.
The one act which resonates with me is his quiet service and support of Habitat For Humanity.
He lived a life of purpose.
Being honored by the organization at a store on a little hidden country road.
RIP Mr President
Whatever and however
we observe, as the year comes to a close,
and we enter the new one -
Please let us all
Strive for Peace.
#HappyHolidays
we observe, as the year comes to a close,
and we enter the new one -
Please let us all
Strive for Peace.
#HappyHolidays
December 24, 2024 at 8:08 PM
Whatever and however
we observe, as the year comes to a close,
and we enter the new one -
Please let us all
Strive for Peace.
#HappyHolidays
we observe, as the year comes to a close,
and we enter the new one -
Please let us all
Strive for Peace.
#HappyHolidays
December 14, 2024 at 1:51 AM
London: w/good colleagues examining challenges to principled #humanitarian response: lack of civilian protection, lag in support to local action,
climate action,
Pressure on donor assistance.
Same time, heartened
by the commitment and energy of all.
And for you, the Thames this evening.
climate action,
Pressure on donor assistance.
Same time, heartened
by the commitment and energy of all.
And for you, the Thames this evening.
December 4, 2024 at 5:39 PM
London: w/good colleagues examining challenges to principled #humanitarian response: lack of civilian protection, lag in support to local action,
climate action,
Pressure on donor assistance.
Same time, heartened
by the commitment and energy of all.
And for you, the Thames this evening.
climate action,
Pressure on donor assistance.
Same time, heartened
by the commitment and energy of all.
And for you, the Thames this evening.
Geo-locate that!
Off to London - looking forward to meeting up
With friends and colleagues
To discuss humanitarian challenges (and opportunities! Pls let there be some bright light ahead)
Off to London - looking forward to meeting up
With friends and colleagues
To discuss humanitarian challenges (and opportunities! Pls let there be some bright light ahead)
December 1, 2024 at 2:42 AM
Geo-locate that!
Off to London - looking forward to meeting up
With friends and colleagues
To discuss humanitarian challenges (and opportunities! Pls let there be some bright light ahead)
Off to London - looking forward to meeting up
With friends and colleagues
To discuss humanitarian challenges (and opportunities! Pls let there be some bright light ahead)
On a lighter note.
The centuries-old
Struggle amongst
flour, butter, white wine (more for me than the pot)
has begun.
Dressing has already occupied its territory
and will not cede.
And yes, when you cook for 17 people vaguely related to you - it is a campaign.
This is Sparta!
(happy Tday)
The centuries-old
Struggle amongst
flour, butter, white wine (more for me than the pot)
has begun.
Dressing has already occupied its territory
and will not cede.
And yes, when you cook for 17 people vaguely related to you - it is a campaign.
This is Sparta!
(happy Tday)
November 28, 2024 at 5:08 PM
On a lighter note.
The centuries-old
Struggle amongst
flour, butter, white wine (more for me than the pot)
has begun.
Dressing has already occupied its territory
and will not cede.
And yes, when you cook for 17 people vaguely related to you - it is a campaign.
This is Sparta!
(happy Tday)
The centuries-old
Struggle amongst
flour, butter, white wine (more for me than the pot)
has begun.
Dressing has already occupied its territory
and will not cede.
And yes, when you cook for 17 people vaguely related to you - it is a campaign.
This is Sparta!
(happy Tday)