Really happy to see one of the best darn advocates for her community be acknowledged tonight with members of the Flood Action Committee. @katieway.bsky.social is the real deal in informed, persuasive, grassroots organizing. We are lucky to have her pushing us all to do better on flooding in ALX.

Everything feels heavy but these women from my hometown make me laugh and remind me that not all heroes wear capes. #PiedmontRagingGrannies www.facebook.com/share/r/1Dqf...

Not letting this one go for a while. Adding Who’s Afraid of Little Old Me to my rally cry playlist…

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New insta alternative based on @bsky.app … yes please! techcrunch.com/2025/02/28/b...

The sign peeps have spoken, giving my neighbor 10 days to take it down. Instead, she’s going to cover the fines but has started a fundraiser for Kamala’s campaign. With some proceeds also going to the John Lewis Foundation. #goodtrouble www.gofundme.com/f/support-a-...

How’s your Saturday going?

I’m calling it now, the Del Ray Halloween parade is going to feature a large number of cats/dogs dressed as candidates with their SS dressed kiddos flanking every side of the wagon.

Ok, all of my water resource SMEs, I need help. Let’s say a small group wanted to claim env. harm as a way to question a project, using the idea that a “reclaimed waterway” (see: four mile, see: dredged ) was in danger. Where does one begin to research the type of habitats around said waterway?

My poor child upon hearing College Game Day on tv downstairs this morning….”ummm how long until football season is over?” Oh sweet girl… this is the one area I question whose genetics you have. 🤣

Experienced the rudest behavior from the table next to us tonight. At Los Tios, no less. Clearly they didn’t want to be sat next to kids, which for once mine weren’t being super loud. But the 5yr old did have a bear in a chair beside her, impeding in their dog (which was inside the patio)

DMX Party Up (y’all gonna make me lose my mind) came on in the car this morning. And the chorus just hits different when you’re a parent. So relatable. The bridge, still not so much…

While others spend the week before school on amazing vacations, camp Waynick activities entail Daddy/Daughter trips to the hardware store. And while I love that my 5yr old is learning all about lag bolts and such, the rest of you may want to avoid DR Hardware for a hot second. 🤣

So grateful for all of you ACPS veterans who have taken me under your wing to guide me thorough this process. Y’all the real MVPs. 🏅

This is an absolute game changer. Next goal, get this stuff in every school and public facility. www.washingtonpost.com/health/2024/...

Sandbag distribution ongoing for residents and businesses with need:

Our street lost a neighbor today. We’re in shock, a beloved family is shattered, and a 9yr old traumatized after losing her father, but also finding him. If you’re the praying type, say a few for the family and another for our close-knit community. And hug your loved ones extra tight tonight. 💔

Have a way to receive emergency alerts overnight. Even if you aren’t impacted by flooding, you may need to be alerted to a possible tornado threat. Stay safe, friends.

Alx peeps: sand bag distribution happening today until 7pm! Hoping the next few days bring low, steady rain rates but always good to be prepared for the next big one. Big shout out to the crews in neighborhoods loading the bags!

Things you may only appreciate if you live in Alx: watching a campaign launch to see who falls in line while the candidate blissfully believes their support will help. Meanwhile everyone else reaches for 🍿 to see what new deranged things these people will spew in the coming weeks.

Bluesky moms!!! I can’t begin to describe how amazing this event was last year. It’s where I started my “Year of Yes” journey and what a year it’s been! Please join us: 1. Because you’ll have a great time and 2. Because I’m terrified of public speaking and need some friendly faces in the crowd!

Hey @praveenkathpal.bsky.social I think there’s something broken in the matrix. I left home and walked laps around the neighborhood and for the first time, we didn’t bump into each other!

I have met three or four of you in person this week and it has been truly lovely.

This will come as no surprise to anyone here, but I sincerely can’t thank Kirk enough for the support he has brought to the #stormwater discussion. He cares, checks in regularly on progress, and reaches out for feedback when stormwater is on the docket. Thank you for helping #DrainALX, Kirk!!

To @timladerach.bsky.social’s earlier point: “we” have entered the chat. Maybe #DrainALX should put out a questionnaire so candidates can clarify their stance on the SWU fee, the Advisory Board’s work with the city, and their vision for #FloodActionAlexandria.

If you had told me a week ago that I would have done karaoke, submitted my artwork for a competition at work, AND won both, I would have laughed. A lot. And yet, here we are. If you haven’t, read Shonda Rhimes’s Year of Yes. Just do it.

I may not have an e-bike like many of you cool kids, but I am making a semi-regular event of catching Amtrak on my solo visits to NC so that counts for something, right? Only 30 minutes left of this 5.5 hour haul… I can stay awake!

@kirkmcpike.bsky.social has been vital in the flooding discussions of the past few years. Appreciate all you have done to help us!!

And here I was thinking #stormwater was in a good position and not in need of becoming an election topic…but here we are. Going to need the analysis to represent the fact that city infrastructure causes our repeat loss. So many concerns\questions. Good thing there’s a committee meeting on the 16th.

Seriously if you’re reading this, you live in Del Ray, and you’re not already on the board (or running for other office…) - call us! Remember that time we got the Jet Man? We are fun!

We are looking someone to fill our treasurer position for the 24-25 membership year. Could it be YOU? :D

I’m two days too late but this just made my day!! Just glad he didn’t scream as he literally stole my mic. Talk about a true 🎤 drop moment.

Have an opinion on wards? Place a vote: www.alxnow.com/2024/04/18/p...

When I can’t get the kids down in time for the live-streamed mayoral debate, I know the Alx crowd over here won’t let me down. And y’all did not disappoint!

We've got 2 Meet and Greets in Del Ray this weekend! Come meet Alyia with families at a playground on Saturday and for some snacks on Sunday at No 9 Lounge. RSVP at a4alx.com/events

Going to need people to NOT use Del Ray in these ridiculous statements. On second thought, do, so that I can point out how not only is 2525 Mt. Vernon STILL vacant, but SF homes are still being built here (re: behind Suntrust). Z4H did not and will not destroy Del Ray. www.alxnow.com/2024/04/16/l...

It’s what all the cool kids are streaming 😎

I wish every group I had the chance to work with was as incredible as this board. Truly one of the smartest, most efficient and amazing group of humans I’ve ever had the opportunity to know - and honor to serve with.

THIS is the kind of response we need. Well thought out, honest, and based in helping residents understand actual constraints and concerns. Thank you @alyia4alx.bsky.social for bringing sanity back to this conversation.

Hey @timladerach.bsky.social - how does one get on said board? Per bylaws it looks like there are up to 15 spots? It could be fun to get ALX bsky peeps involved. Can we imagine for a moment if the content next year rolled out to talk about how to do more on housing and bike lanes? Glorious.

So, fix your face doesn’t think I did myself any favors? Wasn’t aware I needed any - or what to make of this in general. But I got a good giggle out of this one. So maybe I am right on target for whatever it is I needed?

Recent super high tides have brought in a ton of trash to Jones Point Park. Volunteers filled over 20 bags of plastic and styrofoam , preventing this debris from going back into the Potomac. Donate to help us buy more trash bags: buff.ly/3KU5lHl

Really proud we made it 12.5 years, 2 apartments, 1 house, 2dogs, 2 kids, and countless memories as a one-car family. And super excited that we broke the streak with a hybrid. A sincere t/y to everyone who offered insights. Didn’t go all electric this time, but we’re headed in the right direction!

Get those tickets here people: drca.wildapricot.org/event-5548703

Dear @oconnell.bsky.social , remember that time I said to get your chili cook off tickets?? You’re welcome. Actually, thank Rachel, it was all Rachel.

Let your board know that 1 West Alexandria ain't destroyed, it's fine 2. BiBanauts like this are a minority 3. Despite the many fine establishments here, we will still go to Del Ray, at least when we crave pizza

Little does this letter writer know that whatever the arena does to our traffic, we have gondolas now! The first one is right there next to this gorgeous cocktail. Also whoever wrote this is definitely not invited to chili cook off

Did you know the DRCA gets mail? Take a 👀 at this beauty. Naturally, I have some thoughts. A 🧵 To be clear, we are volunteers, not “political leaders.” Second, my sincere pity that someone is so scared/easily angered by differing opinions that they take things this personally. 1/4

@praveenkathpal.bsky.social I still owe you a call about EVs but generally speaking, what’s your take on the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Electric Limited? Found one we are considering.