Mary Pope-Handy
@mpopehandy.bsky.social
Silicon Valley Realtor and blogger, happily married to my best friend, proud mom of 2 adult kids.
Sunny fixer upper with some work already done! 200 amp panel, newer bathroom, some dual pane windows, no carpeting!
See 502MacArthur.com for the details! Open tomorrow (Wed 10-22) 9:30 am to 12 noon, Sat and Sun Oct 25 & 26 from 2 - 4 pm. 502 MacArthur Ave, San Jose CA 95128. MLS # ML82025409
See 502MacArthur.com for the details! Open tomorrow (Wed 10-22) 9:30 am to 12 noon, Sat and Sun Oct 25 & 26 from 2 - 4 pm. 502 MacArthur Ave, San Jose CA 95128. MLS # ML82025409
October 22, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Sunny fixer upper with some work already done! 200 amp panel, newer bathroom, some dual pane windows, no carpeting!
See 502MacArthur.com for the details! Open tomorrow (Wed 10-22) 9:30 am to 12 noon, Sat and Sun Oct 25 & 26 from 2 - 4 pm. 502 MacArthur Ave, San Jose CA 95128. MLS # ML82025409
See 502MacArthur.com for the details! Open tomorrow (Wed 10-22) 9:30 am to 12 noon, Sat and Sun Oct 25 & 26 from 2 - 4 pm. 502 MacArthur Ave, San Jose CA 95128. MLS # ML82025409
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IT'S JUST LIKE NORMANDY
Streets are still closed off in front of the Portland ICE facility at 8:30pm. Protesters have gathered on a side street. Dance party in progress.
October 8, 2025 at 6:22 AM
IT'S JUST LIKE NORMANDY
Newsom threatens to cut USC funding if it complies with Trump demands calmatters.org/politics/202...
Newsom warns USC: Comply with Trump, lose billions
After the president sent a letter offering “substantial” federal grants if USC complies with conservative demands, Newsom threatened to withdraw lucrative state funding
calmatters.org
October 3, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Newsom threatens to cut USC funding if it complies with Trump demands calmatters.org/politics/202...
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Our politics MUST become this again, if we are to survive as a country...
September 16, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Our politics MUST become this again, if we are to survive as a country...
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Los Gatos, Saratoga map out fire hazard areas with help from the state www.eastbaytimes.com/2025/07/08/l...
Los Gatos, Saratoga map out fire hazard areas with help from the state
Some hillside residents concerned about relaxed designations in their neighborhoods.
www.eastbaytimes.com
July 9, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Los Gatos, Saratoga map out fire hazard areas with help from the state www.eastbaytimes.com/2025/07/08/l...
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Nation Sets Off Fireworks To Commemorate Surviving Another Day
July 4, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Nation Sets Off Fireworks To Commemorate Surviving Another Day
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Losses in service jobs sparked the first negative job growth in two years.
The Most Americans Are On Unemployment—Nearly 2 Milllion—Since Pandemic
Losses in service jobs sparked the first negative job growth in two years.
www.forbes.com
July 4, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Losses in service jobs sparked the first negative job growth in two years.
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Los Gatos balances budget but projects future shortfall sanjosespotlight.com/los-gatos-ba...
Los Gatos balances budget but projects future shortfall - San José Spotlight
Los Gatos has managed to balance its budget despite a multimillion-dollar deficit by cutting funding for programs and services, ranging from library resources to legal fees. But it might not be smooth...
sanjosespotlight.com
June 18, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Los Gatos balances budget but projects future shortfall sanjosespotlight.com/los-gatos-ba...
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THIS IS NOT NORMAL
Telemundo Nueva Inglaterra captured video of a 16-year-old girl's face being held on the ground by Worcester police officers; she and her mother were detained in an apparent ICE operation
#immigration
Telemundo Nueva Inglaterra captured video of a 16-year-old girl's face being held on the ground by Worcester police officers; she and her mother were detained in an apparent ICE operation
#immigration
‘Harrowing': Video shows Worcester police hold girl's face on ground during ICE operation
Telemundo Nueva Inglaterra captured video of a 16-year-old girl’s face being held on the ground by Worcester police officers; she and her mother were detained in an apparent ICE operation
www.nbcboston.com
May 9, 2025 at 3:13 AM
THIS IS NOT NORMAL
Telemundo Nueva Inglaterra captured video of a 16-year-old girl's face being held on the ground by Worcester police officers; she and her mother were detained in an apparent ICE operation
#immigration
Telemundo Nueva Inglaterra captured video of a 16-year-old girl's face being held on the ground by Worcester police officers; she and her mother were detained in an apparent ICE operation
#immigration
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Ages 0-4 are the most important, emotionally & intellectually, in human development.
Yet, in the US, we have a very high rate of childhood poverty and a broken child care system.
Congratulations to New Mexico for leading the way forward for high quality, free child care. Other states must follow.
Yet, in the US, we have a very high rate of childhood poverty and a broken child care system.
Congratulations to New Mexico for leading the way forward for high quality, free child care. Other states must follow.
May 11, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Ages 0-4 are the most important, emotionally & intellectually, in human development.
Yet, in the US, we have a very high rate of childhood poverty and a broken child care system.
Congratulations to New Mexico for leading the way forward for high quality, free child care. Other states must follow.
Yet, in the US, we have a very high rate of childhood poverty and a broken child care system.
Congratulations to New Mexico for leading the way forward for high quality, free child care. Other states must follow.
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"the president defied a Supreme Court ruling to return a man mistakenly sent to a gulag... and spoke of sending Americans to foreign concentration camps.
This is the beginning of an American policy of state terror, and it has to be identified as such to be stopped"
snyder.substack.com/p/state-terror
This is the beginning of an American policy of state terror, and it has to be identified as such to be stopped"
snyder.substack.com/p/state-terror
State Terror
A brief guide for Americans
snyder.substack.com
April 15, 2025 at 3:02 PM
"the president defied a Supreme Court ruling to return a man mistakenly sent to a gulag... and spoke of sending Americans to foreign concentration camps.
This is the beginning of an American policy of state terror, and it has to be identified as such to be stopped"
snyder.substack.com/p/state-terror
This is the beginning of an American policy of state terror, and it has to be identified as such to be stopped"
snyder.substack.com/p/state-terror
The Santa Clara County real estate market update for March 2025 and some comments about the current, concerning state of things.
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Santa Clara County real estate market update
The Santa Clara County real estate market is impacted by the global stock market crash in recent days. March's sales were strong, but buyer concerns may impact April sales.
mailchi.mp
April 7, 2025 at 11:10 PM
The Santa Clara County real estate market update for March 2025 and some comments about the current, concerning state of things.
mailchi.mp/popehandy/ma...
mailchi.mp/popehandy/ma...
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Protesters tee off against Trump and Musk in 'Hands Off!' rallies across the US
apnews.com/article/trum... (I was there in spirit.)
apnews.com/article/trum... (I was there in spirit.)
Protesters tee off against Trump and Musk in 'Hands Off!' rallies across the US
Thousands of demonstrators are rallying at sites across the U.S. against President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk.
apnews.com
April 5, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Protesters tee off against Trump and Musk in 'Hands Off!' rallies across the US
apnews.com/article/trum... (I was there in spirit.)
apnews.com/article/trum... (I was there in spirit.)
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Los Gatos High School students, teachers hold fundraiser for L.A. wildfires www.eastbaytimes.com/2025/03/26/l...
Los Gatos High School students, teachers hold fundraiser for L.A. wildfires
Tuesday’s event was a collaboration between the teachers, students and their parents at Los Gatos High School, giving students the ability to work with local businesses and perform for an aud…
www.eastbaytimes.com
March 27, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Los Gatos High School students, teachers hold fundraiser for L.A. wildfires www.eastbaytimes.com/2025/03/26/l...
Until recently, I had never heard of radiant heating in the ceiling. It is counter intuitive, since heat rises.
March 1, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Until recently, I had never heard of radiant heating in the ceiling. It is counter intuitive, since heat rises.
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May your Valentine's Day be full of love and affection.
February 13, 2025 at 11:57 PM
May your Valentine's Day be full of love and affection.
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The CEO of Ford, Jim Farley, is warning of layoffs due to Trump’s policies. Assembly plants likely to be hit: OHIO/MICHIGAN/KENTUCKY/TENNESSEE
“President Trump has talked a lot about making our U.S. auto industry stronger… So far what we’re seeing is a lot of cost and a lot of chaos”
“President Trump has talked a lot about making our U.S. auto industry stronger… So far what we’re seeing is a lot of cost and a lot of chaos”
Ford CEO Farley: Lasting 25% tariff on Canada, Mexico would 'blow a hole' in US auto industry
Ford CEO Jim Farley did not mince words with Wall Street on Tuesday, describing the impact from a lasting 25% tariff as being "devastating."
www.freep.com
February 12, 2025 at 11:50 PM
The CEO of Ford, Jim Farley, is warning of layoffs due to Trump’s policies. Assembly plants likely to be hit: OHIO/MICHIGAN/KENTUCKY/TENNESSEE
“President Trump has talked a lot about making our U.S. auto industry stronger… So far what we’re seeing is a lot of cost and a lot of chaos”
“President Trump has talked a lot about making our U.S. auto industry stronger… So far what we’re seeing is a lot of cost and a lot of chaos”
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BREAKING: France, Germany, Poland, Italy, Spain & UK sign a joint statement vowing to protect Ukraine’s sovereignty & demanding a role in the peace talks.
This is leadership.
It’s also unprecedented.
A western alliance is having to form against a new, twin & united threat: Trump & Putin.
This is leadership.
It’s also unprecedented.
A western alliance is having to form against a new, twin & united threat: Trump & Putin.
February 12, 2025 at 10:29 PM
BREAKING: France, Germany, Poland, Italy, Spain & UK sign a joint statement vowing to protect Ukraine’s sovereignty & demanding a role in the peace talks.
This is leadership.
It’s also unprecedented.
A western alliance is having to form against a new, twin & united threat: Trump & Putin.
This is leadership.
It’s also unprecedented.
A western alliance is having to form against a new, twin & united threat: Trump & Putin.