Gnat on the Wall
@travelgnat.bsky.social
Traveler, hiker, reader, wine-lover, amateur oboist, beginner photographer and dog mom.
Fairfax Virginia! (one of several events)
October 19, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Fairfax Virginia! (one of several events)
In line to vote in the primary for the VA-11. So many people here for the start of early voting at 3 pm on a Tuesday!
June 24, 2025 at 7:23 PM
In line to vote in the primary for the VA-11. So many people here for the start of early voting at 3 pm on a Tuesday!
This was shared on Reddit with permission to freely use the image- spread it far and wide!
February 1, 2025 at 5:25 PM
This was shared on Reddit with permission to freely use the image- spread it far and wide!
Great example of a leader not backing down!
January 31, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Great example of a leader not backing down!
This, to start.
January 29, 2025 at 1:44 PM
This, to start.
To start….
It’s also unlikely that they’ll be able to get the debt ceiling lifted with only republican votes in the house. So that’s a more leverage.
It’s also unlikely that they’ll be able to get the debt ceiling lifted with only republican votes in the house. So that’s a more leverage.
January 28, 2025 at 10:07 PM
To start….
It’s also unlikely that they’ll be able to get the debt ceiling lifted with only republican votes in the house. So that’s a more leverage.
It’s also unlikely that they’ll be able to get the debt ceiling lifted with only republican votes in the house. So that’s a more leverage.
Their current promo and a spice blend. And their spices are great!!
January 26, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Their current promo and a spice blend. And their spices are great!!
I might just be reading the worst intent into everything but I wonder about this request I received to confirm a new HR email account coming right from OPM. 🤔
@muellershewrote.bsky.social - do you have any intel?
@muellershewrote.bsky.social - do you have any intel?
January 24, 2025 at 9:19 PM
I might just be reading the worst intent into everything but I wonder about this request I received to confirm a new HR email account coming right from OPM. 🤔
@muellershewrote.bsky.social - do you have any intel?
@muellershewrote.bsky.social - do you have any intel?
My medical provider sent me a message on a health screening that’s due. I clicked on a link in the email to find more information about it - and was once again reminded of this insane dystopian reality into which we’ve all been thrust.
January 23, 2025 at 9:04 PM
My medical provider sent me a message on a health screening that’s due. I clicked on a link in the email to find more information about it - and was once again reminded of this insane dystopian reality into which we’ve all been thrust.
We just got this fairly threatening memo at my federal agency.
“…failure to report this information within 10 days may result in adverse consequences.”
I can’t begin to tell you how aggressive and belligerent the tone is compared to the usual bureaucratic memo.
chcoc.gov/sites/defaul...
“…failure to report this information within 10 days may result in adverse consequences.”
I can’t begin to tell you how aggressive and belligerent the tone is compared to the usual bureaucratic memo.
chcoc.gov/sites/defaul...
January 22, 2025 at 9:26 PM
We just got this fairly threatening memo at my federal agency.
“…failure to report this information within 10 days may result in adverse consequences.”
I can’t begin to tell you how aggressive and belligerent the tone is compared to the usual bureaucratic memo.
chcoc.gov/sites/defaul...
“…failure to report this information within 10 days may result in adverse consequences.”
I can’t begin to tell you how aggressive and belligerent the tone is compared to the usual bureaucratic memo.
chcoc.gov/sites/defaul...
When you’re so set on fighting that you become the people you’re fighting against 🤦♀️
January 21, 2025 at 11:55 PM
When you’re so set on fighting that you become the people you’re fighting against 🤦♀️
I just got the AFGE newsletter and saw their social media presence. Other federal employees, please reach out to them to bring them here! #AFGE #unionstrong #federalemployees
Questions@afge.org
Questions@afge.org
January 21, 2025 at 11:38 PM
I just got the AFGE newsletter and saw their social media presence. Other federal employees, please reach out to them to bring them here! #AFGE #unionstrong #federalemployees
Questions@afge.org
Questions@afge.org
The fight for the next free and fair election and peaceful transition of power begins now. #democracy
January 20, 2025 at 5:11 PM
The fight for the next free and fair election and peaceful transition of power begins now. #democracy
A pro democracy read seemed like a good idea today. This was was available on Libby without a waitlist and was written by a patriot who was preemptively pardoned just this morning to avoid a malicious prosecution.
January 20, 2025 at 3:38 PM
A pro democracy read seemed like a good idea today. This was was available on Libby without a waitlist and was written by a patriot who was preemptively pardoned just this morning to avoid a malicious prosecution.
So he wouldn’t get rid of a bunch of stuff he didn’t want anymore and had his girlfriend do it? This all stems from him being lazy?
January 13, 2025 at 9:00 PM
So he wouldn’t get rid of a bunch of stuff he didn’t want anymore and had his girlfriend do it? This all stems from him being lazy?
And here’s how it looks when you base it in people, not empty land. It correctly shows that was one of the closest popular vote margins ever.
January 7, 2025 at 5:50 PM
And here’s how it looks when you base it in people, not empty land. It correctly shows that was one of the closest popular vote margins ever.
No, that’s not how it works. They only use surplus funds. There’s no impact on benefits.
Just like they borrow from my TSP retirement account - but my full balance is there and when I want to take it out, I will be able to do so.
Just like they borrow from my TSP retirement account - but my full balance is there and when I want to take it out, I will be able to do so.
December 21, 2024 at 2:19 PM
No, that’s not how it works. They only use surplus funds. There’s no impact on benefits.
Just like they borrow from my TSP retirement account - but my full balance is there and when I want to take it out, I will be able to do so.
Just like they borrow from my TSP retirement account - but my full balance is there and when I want to take it out, I will be able to do so.
Christmas cookies make me happy! 😊
December 19, 2024 at 3:37 PM
Christmas cookies make me happy! 😊
Desert botanical garden, Phoenix. The light bloom sculptures are beautiful at night!
December 16, 2024 at 12:20 AM
Desert botanical garden, Phoenix. The light bloom sculptures are beautiful at night!
The tree is up and I’m enjoying the glow of the lights. I love this time of year!
December 1, 2024 at 2:37 AM
The tree is up and I’m enjoying the glow of the lights. I love this time of year!
After much pressure, I decided to stop overthinking my first post and go with my adorable pup, snuggling with her sick mama. Phoebe says hi!
November 22, 2024 at 2:07 AM
After much pressure, I decided to stop overthinking my first post and go with my adorable pup, snuggling with her sick mama. Phoebe says hi!
Looks like their moderation team is on it. What a breath of fresh air!
November 20, 2024 at 4:04 PM
Looks like their moderation team is on it. What a breath of fresh air!
It’s got an “impersonation” tag now. Is that new?
November 20, 2024 at 3:57 PM
It’s got an “impersonation” tag now. Is that new?