It's 94 degrees out and I have zero make-at-home iced coffee skills, except simply putting espresso and milk over ice. HELP. How are people making cold caffeinated treats these days?

Sent a linked in connect to Alex from T&ES with a flattering little note and it reminds me of online dating to see if/how quickly she replies. 🤞🤞🤞

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Yes, she did play hot to go.

Skipping a meeting today for a "wellness event with my state senator." Who else is coming to cardio drumming at noon today? Cc @ebpforva.bsky.social

Hey @ibikedhere1.bsky.social is potentially open to a Special Edition Bike Bus to city council on May 16. Who's in? @mlaw91.bsky.social @timladerach.bsky.social @elilad.bsky.social

About to hang some shelves for mid-wall nearly to ceiling. Do I make them level with: A- the actual level / the planet earth B- the ceiling, which is crooked C- somewhere in between Note: there is a credenza underneath these shelves, which I can make level with the shelves.

Let's goooo!

Which one of you ALX skeeters put up the Sandy yard sign in Shirlington? HERO.

LET’S GOOOOOOO! Rep Beyer, Sen EBP, Ldr Herring, Del McPike, Jon and Sandy and the whole Dem team are out this morning, knocking doors and talking to voters! We’re voting YES! For the amendment—and for housing affordability, public schools, climate action, protecting our immigrant + LGBTQ neighbors!

After introducing this bill with Sen. @barbarafavola.bsky.social for three years, it has finally been signed by Governor @abigailspanberger.com. HB93 creates an accountability mechanism to keep guns out of the hands of convicted domestic abusers. Special thanks to @vsdvaa.bsky.social for their work!

My mom was sitting on the back porch getting second hand high from the neighbors and has now FINALLY realized this is what she needs to do for her arthritis. A real win for our "More Neighbors, More Friends" message on building density.

Hey Bluesky who's gonna live skeet this thing today?

Also, a good reminder for everyone to move in their yard signs before the storm! They're basically kites with pointy ends from the frames.

Today I got to take a YOUTH on her very first canvass and it was absolutely lovely.

@sandymarks.bsky.social seems like a strong, unifying message for the general election!

Great group of people right here. There’s a right way to get your point across and what some groups are doing right now ain’t it. I might not support your candidate but if the vibes stay good, we good. We work with good vibes here and as I’ve said before if you don’t, get outta here.

✅SEN BENNETT-PARKER ENDORSES SANDY✅ “Sandy shows up for our community. From advocating for gun violence prevention to standing up for our reproductive rights to fighting for equity and access for all Alexandrians, I trust Sandy to make a meaningful difference on City Council.”@ebpforva.bsky.social

Olympic women's hockey let's goooooo, someone check on @mlaw91.bsky.social!

My kid is a gif! He's a big fan of @sandymarks.bsky.social. There are lots of great candidates in this race - I'll be out knocking doors for Sandy today, and am looking forward to 2027 when we get to vote for more than one candidate!

Starts at 12 today!

We did it, fam!

Hey, ALX young people on the skeets (all of us?). The young Democrats are running a phone bank for Kirk and Elizabeth today from 5:30 to 7:00, and since you're all very young, you are all welcome to join! track-mg.mobilize.us/CL0/https:%2...

My 4-year-olds Valentine's Day celebration at school went from "bring a Valentine for every classmate" to "bring a bag with a small gift for every classmate" Absolutely not. I'm going to be the a****** that just does some cut out hearts that my kid scribbles on.

Hello from Rustico where the live music was very 90s and early aughts and all a English and now it's acoustic Bad Bunny and its amazing @beckyhammer.bsky.social

Hey does anyone in Del Ray want to help assemble some yard signs on Friday morning?

Alright, what spicy note am I leaving on the car that blocked this spot? Just take the spot, don't park in the street!

SD39/HD5 peeps - here's the RSVP link to the Sunday 2/1 candidate forums hosted by LWV. Senate candidates at 1:30, house candidates at 2:45. www.eventbrite.com/e/1981538159...

Today is the first day of early voting in the special election! Make your plan to vote, and be sure to vote in the jurisdiction where you live.

Look at those beautifully cleared sidewalks - and parking! - for early vote starting tomorrow.

Ummm are we somehow missing out on a stellar brunch at Founding Farmers?? Someone call Sietsema ASAP! (Matt and Tony's made this list in 2024 so it's not a total snub but I'm still mad on their behalf)

Get thee a mayor who listens to people, is in the weeds, and can explain the toplines in a way everyone can understand. People with this skill set rarely commit themselves to public service, and we're very very lucky. - signed, an admittedly biased ALX resident

Hey @maureencoffeyva.bsky.social or other Arlington folks - what's your version of the snow buddies program? I know some seniors looking for help.

Hot (frozen?) take: people that are angry that our streets aren't perfectly cleared haven't processed the months we spent cooped up during COVID. Everyone get therapy, help dig out neighbors who need to get to work / doctors appointments / etc, and be grateful the power hasn't gone out.

Feeling like I really have my sh*t together as a mom since I showered before bringing my kid to the playplace.

Monster Jam this weekend in DC is postponed to a date TBD 😢.

Anyone know the chances that Monster Jam at Capital One arena for Sunday 2pm gets cancelled for snow? Assuming only if metro closes...

Who is writing up what we need to know about this team? Let's go super hard and cheer them on, ALX skeets!

DASH bus mentioned LET'S GOOOOOO.

Did someone say yard signs?

Me after Tuesday night:

If you want to knock doors for @ebpforva.bsky.social feel free to reach out to me directly!

Out here earning very important feline endorsements for one of my favorite humans @ebpforva.bsky.social

🧵 I was asked for “more data” on why my building code proposal to require diaper changing tables accessible to all caregivers was “really necessary." So, I explained biology and blowouts and shared stories from parents.

Hello here's the small light in dark times for your news feed! www.alxnow.com/2026/01/05/d...

Thank you @dashbusva.bsky.social for this amazing birthday adventure! We had a blast!

Evergreen skeet right here.

Santa but it's the night of the 25th and he detail cleans your house and organizes all the new stuff.

Update: it's happening!! Super pumped for this @dashbusva.bsky.social!!

@dashbusva.bsky.social if I wanted to bring some toddlers and parents over to go through the bus wash for a kids party, is that possible? Dash bus facility birthday! Make this kid's dream come true!