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Hello, I’m: Trying My Best
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Never far from the ocean. Man of many interests. #LFC #WelshRugby Anthropology, Archaeology, History, Maps, Music, Planning and Design, Transit, Native Plants, Kayaking…
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A list of perfect albums start-to-finish for discussion:
Miles Davis - Kind of Blue (1959)
Led Zeppelin I (1969)
Nick Drake - Five Leaves Left (1969)
Nick Drake - Bryter Layter (1970)
Led Zeppelin IV (1971)
David Bowie - Hunky Dory (1971)
David Bowie - Ziggy Stardust… (1972)
I don’t think I’ve ever laughed this hard before during an episode of Vibe Check. The constant stream of one liners can only be beat by the reactions from @theferocity.bsky.social
No Raisins in the Potato Salad featuring Blakely Thornton
Podcast Episode · Vibe Check · 11/12/2025 · 54m
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November 14, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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Today is a good day to remember, and to say, that the #MeToo movement was right, and was righteous, and has been vindicated over and over again. There was no overreach. There was no excess. There was no they-went-too-far.

So much work remains to be done.
November 12, 2025 at 11:16 PM
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I just want everyone to have the experience of living in dignity with access to sufficient food, safe housing, needed medical care, high quality education, and time to engage with what sparks their curiosity and spirit

this should not be controversial 🫠
November 10, 2025 at 3:16 AM
@governorferguson.bsky.social, @governor.or.gov, @governor.ca.gov

This ⤵️ can be done. It’s time to tell insurers that their price gouging and service refusals are unacceptable. Reduce our healthcare costs, help people in need, and put more of what we pay in the hands of caregivers.
Also, Cascadia Single-Payer healthcare, when? Or whatever. Just like, let's declare healthcare sovereignty, since we're joining up on other healthcare things already...
November 10, 2025 at 3:22 AM
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This is really important.

The main thing that makes it hard to achieve integrated nature and green in cities isn’t density of buildings or density of people — it's density of cars. And the more well-designed and integrated density of people & buildings you achieve, the fewer cars you need or want.
November 9, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Failed by @kingcountymetro.bsky.social once again. California Ave SW desperately needs protected bike lanes and consistent, frequent transit service along its full length. Buses leaving their stops 5 minutes early, leading to a 30 minute wait before 2 buses right together is unacceptable.
November 9, 2025 at 11:19 PM
@ricrus77.bsky.social got me started on Bowie today and several hours later, I’m still working my way through the 1980s.
Bowie (1980-1987)
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November 9, 2025 at 10:21 PM
One of the benefits of growing up with dysfunctional parents in conflict is that you learn from an early age to question ALL authority (even the one you currently agree with) because everyone is unreliable in one way or another.
not teaching people to question authority at a young age makes it all the harder to realize the myriad ways in which you are your own authority and need to question yourself. america—esp white middle/upper class—is simultaneously riddled with anxiety, inferiority, naiveté, and ego.
November 9, 2025 at 8:43 PM
We can’t afford to let PGMOL beat us, but we REALLY need to not beat ourselves. City are not the better team here, but #LFC are sure playing like it so far.
The Reds aren’t out of this yet. #COYR #YNWA #MCILIV
November 9, 2025 at 5:51 PM
How the f$&@ can they say Robertson was blocking his eye line?! 😡
#MCILIV #LFC
November 9, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Marmalade with the save! #LFC #UTFR
November 9, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Got out for a lovely afternoon at Sammammish Animal Sanctuary with our daughter today. Miniature Shetland ponies, goats, llamas, and a highland coo named Frilly! Happy Saturday folks.
November 8, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Sunderland are about as fun to watch as it gets, especially as they are frustrating the heck out of Arsenal today.
We’re going to have to be on top form when #LFC play them next.
#SUNARS
November 8, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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I feel like we don’t say “fuck Ronald Reagan” enough.
November 5, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Clean sheet credit where credit’s due. Vini’s frustration was a joy to watch. #LFC #YNWA
The Conor Bradley Madrid Autumn Collection:
November 5, 2025 at 6:59 AM
The more I think about it, the more this service map is bugging me. From a project management standpoint as well as from a riders standpoint, completing the west half of the ⭕️, the east half of the ⭕️, the spurs for the airports, Everett, Ballard, Redmond, etc. just makes so much sense.
I would love to see the data on assumed access efficiency for the long term Link service map.
It seems like a bidirectional circle line around Lake Washington transected by linear routes (Everett to Tacoma, Ballard to Redmond, West Seattle to Issaquah) would require less transfers for most riders.
November 4, 2025 at 1:31 AM
#BookSky #GardenSky #HerbSky #WitchSky

My daughter suddenly wants to learn all about herbs and their uses. She’s already been making scent pouches for calming before bed, waking up energetically in the morning, etc.
Any book recommendations for late elementary or middle school readers?
November 3, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Opening up my favorite local brew just in time for an important Seattle Reign FC Decision Day match. Let’s go!!!
#NWSL #SeattleReign
November 2, 2025 at 10:14 PM
We joined the Circle of Neighbors for West Seattle Food Bank.

I urge you to reach out to your local food bank and find out how to become a sustaining supporter if you can afford to as well. Even a few dollars a month makes a difference.
November 2, 2025 at 5:21 PM
I woke up this morning to a Glasgow derby playing. Such chaotic fun, and it’s still going!
#CELRAN
November 2, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Ryan Gravenberch you beauty! Get in there. #LFC #UTFR #YNWA
a soccer player in a red shirt is raising his arms in the air .
Alt: Ryan Gravenberch in a red, Liverpool home jersey, raising his arms in the air in celebration
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November 1, 2025 at 9:22 PM
The USA broadcast has been shockingly complimentary of our Reds today. #LIVAVL #LFC
a man wearing glasses and a hoodie says i do n't trust it
Alt: a man wearing glasses and a hoodie says “i don't trust it”
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November 1, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Let’s go Mo! It’s a 1st half goal!
November 1, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Macca’s bacca! Now all we need is Ali healthy. I have a feeling about this XI. #UTFR #LFC #YNWA
November 1, 2025 at 7:18 PM