Toph
@tophburns.bsky.social
Musician, software/data engineer manager, LGBTQ+ ally. Woke liberal who listens, and donates to NPR, Marketplace and adjacent causes.
Newsweek reported on August 12:
“US layoffs surged in July to their highest level since the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic.”
“US layoffs surged in July to their highest level since the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic.”
August 15, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Newsweek reported on August 12:
“US layoffs surged in July to their highest level since the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic.”
“US layoffs surged in July to their highest level since the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic.”
From the Newsweek article showing. That’s a big jump compared to 2024.
August 12, 2025 at 11:58 PM
From the Newsweek article showing. That’s a big jump compared to 2024.
Personally I’d prefer to watch a drag show than these two drama queens. More fun, less tantrum.
June 6, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Personally I’d prefer to watch a drag show than these two drama queens. More fun, less tantrum.
Disney, United and Delta stocks down 20-38%
As my grandmother would say “Oofta!”
As my grandmother would say “Oofta!”
April 25, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Disney, United and Delta stocks down 20-38%
As my grandmother would say “Oofta!”
As my grandmother would say “Oofta!”
And for all the excitement about the recent rally, we’re still down a significant amount in just the past 3 months. Nasdaq and Russell 2000 even worse. -11% and -14% respectively.
April 25, 2025 at 1:34 AM
And for all the excitement about the recent rally, we’re still down a significant amount in just the past 3 months. Nasdaq and Russell 2000 even worse. -11% and -14% respectively.
She left him because he was abusive. It’s always abuse, statistically speaking, always abuse. Not because Biden or DEI or the trans agenda. Women leave men because they’re abusive.
Prior to 1974 this was almost impossible because women couldn’t have individual bank accounts, own a home, etc.
Prior to 1974 this was almost impossible because women couldn’t have individual bank accounts, own a home, etc.
April 8, 2025 at 11:44 PM
She left him because he was abusive. It’s always abuse, statistically speaking, always abuse. Not because Biden or DEI or the trans agenda. Women leave men because they’re abusive.
Prior to 1974 this was almost impossible because women couldn’t have individual bank accounts, own a home, etc.
Prior to 1974 this was almost impossible because women couldn’t have individual bank accounts, own a home, etc.
A little golden-crowned kinglet in my backyard. You can hear my cat excitedly watching also. But she’s a good kitty and knows feathers are friends, not food.
February 25, 2025 at 3:52 PM
A little golden-crowned kinglet in my backyard. You can hear my cat excitedly watching also. But she’s a good kitty and knows feathers are friends, not food.
Signs of spring in Seattle
February 25, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Signs of spring in Seattle