I have befriended a neighborhood child who gifted me freshly picked flowers today and I feel beautiful. #MentalHealthWalkies

Today the court hears a motion to dismiss for the 3 #Spokane9 defendants who are pleading not guilty. That's Jac Archer, Justice Forall, and Bajun Mavalwalla II. It's #BraveOfUs to protest! Solidarity with all who make #SpokaneBrave and are true in their commitment that #WeKeepUsSafeSpokane.

Spokane what are we doing 🤦🏼 the fact the everyone on the marketing was so white they couldn't see how bad this looks says so much about this town. If you aren't from here, Bloomsday is an annual 12k race

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Smokey found some shrooms during #MentalHealthWalkies

Well my hair stylist's dad had an affair and for one glorious hour I forgot all the hardship of the world outside and gave 100% of my being into getting every ounce of tea.

I hope wherever you are the darkness is lifting. #MentalHealthWalkies

Someone bumped into me and apologized and my brain struggling to decide between either "no worries" or "all good" instead responded "no good, all worries." 🫪

The news recently has me thinking lately that yes, the truth will "SeT YoU FrEe🌞🌹🦋" but also it might tie you by the ankles and drag you through the gravel on the way.

Generally I'm all for self expression but I must admit I'm very confused on why we are bedazzling our teeth now. That just seems messy and uncomfortable to me.

I want you all to remember what we did to Ashlee Simpson when she got caught lip syncing on SNL and then go watch a clip of Kid Rock

Some people just wanna act like they have the whole game figured out when they're not even on the board.

Not even a slight exaggeration. I have the data. I did literally 10,000 steps of nervous pacing while on the phone in my kitchen today.

Since I'm developing a persona in town let me say it here: It's "whistle person" not "whistle girl" 🌬️🌬️🌬️

If you've donated to a bail fund or to a resistance worker's memorial but you haven't donated organizations doing deportation defense then you may have been influenced by white supremacy. Don't fight for freedom fighters harder than we fight for freedom.

Two guys in an Action Drains truck came out to mock protestors today. Don't give them your business. #SpokaneMagaBoycott

The technical term, in international law for this is "a smash and grab"

Two kids are in front of my house seemingly having a good old "Which one of us can scream louder" contest and I hate to be the "get off my lawn" type but...

When I woke up this morning the darkness just felt so heavy so I asked myself to take a bath and listen to my book to wake up and warm up. I'm glad I did because the timing worked out it started snowing right as I left for #MentalHealthWalkies and it was very pretty and peaceful.

Today on #MentalHealthWalkies the nicest garbage truck driver named Jeff stopped his truck, waved, and asked if he could give #SmokeyDingo a treat. Smokey is always so aggressive to the trucks it was really nice this guy came out. Smokey got treats and scritches and did his tricks and was so happy.

My congressman talked a big game about restoring power to Congress when he was campaigning and here we are watching illegal wars and he's completely silent on the checks and balances front.

I have two DoorDash accounts, one for work & one for personal orders. Today as I switched between them I noticed the delivery fee was $1.49 on one and $4.49 on the other at the same resto. I do not have dashpass on either account so it's not that.

If I had to offer some rankings... Liberal White Supremacy was the most important book of 2025 for me. Klara and the Sun had my favorite character. The Lesser Dead for best horror. Say Nothing was my favorite nonfiction.

Washington may regulate Flock in next legislative session: Amid a nationwide backlash over privacy concerns, state legislators are looking to clamp down on data retention for automated license plate reader cameras.

December Calendula blooms on my #MentalHealthWalkies in the rain today.

“On behalf of Director Park Chan-wook's new film, we are cordially inviting all Fortune 500 CEOs to a special screening of NO OTHER CHOICE. This is truly a film that speaks to our gracious executive leaders and the culture they have cultivated.” Beast mode shit.

Someone brought lottery tickets to a holiday party last night and I won $1. My luck is turning y'all.

Just nomming some leftover fry bread from Indigenous Eats for lunch

Today I was reminded that the CIA anonymously funded the 1954 production of the film version of Animal Farm to help stoke cold war sentiments in Americans. The Dept of Defense gave Marvel movies access to mu✈️der🔫toys in exchange for censorship rights, making sure it was a pro-military movie.

Y'all I have two funerals for people who have taken their own lives this week. I'm mad about it. I'm sad about it. I have so much I want to say but most importantly... It's okay to just ask people - "do you ever think you might hurt yourself?"

Thanks to @rangemedia.co for making sure the public knew about the staff experience.

Hensley called the $100k for a new public defender "a self inflicted wound" because all the new cases have arisen from the stricter criminalization of visible homelessness.

I learned at City Council over half of the vacancies downtown are in three highrise buildings and none of them are owned by people who live in Washington.

Parking is a reason I am late, it is never a reason I don't show up. The narrative that people who can afford to go out downtown don't because they can't afford parking is ridiculous.

We haven't made it out the door for #MentalHealthWalkies yet today because the kitten fell asleep on me like this while I was doing yoga and it feels illegal to move now.

New kitten only wants to snuggle when I sit down on the toilet 🙄 instantly she jumps up and lays down so sweet. Why won't she do this when I'm stuck at the computer or sitting on the couch?

On Monday we have a consent agenda item for the purchase of two LRADs (Long Range Acoustic Devices) for SPD. We will be requesting it get pulled from the agenda. Chief Hall confirmed his approval. Thank you all who raised concerns!

Cute Halloween scene from #MentalHealthWalkies

A very cool leaf from today's #MentalHealthWalkies

It's official. I'm burned out of any ability to control my face anymore.

Let's imagine you just spilled your tea in the bath. Do you stay in the bath?

Recently I messed up and had to have a hard conversation, but it led to one of the greatest compliments I've ever received. "I knew giving this feedback to you wouldn't be difficult because I know you care about accountability and would want to make this right."

Fbook friend: *says something extreme* Me: *asks question about that extreme thing* Fbook friend: STOP TRYING TO SILENCE ME Me: I'm literally asking you to say more Fbook friend: ~ you can unfriend me if you want ~ Me: that's not what I want I literally just wanted to have a conversation

60+ orgs and 1,000 neighbors are calling for action to protect immigrant families & our right to protest. #CommunitySolutions #Spokane #ImmigrantJustice

Today someone guessed I was 10 years younger than I am and this happens a lot and I think it's more the adult acne and general flavor of immaturity than I think it is a compliment on my skincare or whatever beauty standards we associate with AFAB bodies these days 🤷🏼 Sure wish I felt 24 tho 🏚️

Really feels like the city should give you more than 1 hour notice that they are shutting off your water all day...

#MentalHealthWalkies are on a break as long as the air quality is unhealthy but I did step out to get the latest Umbrella Academy comic from Merlyn's and dang that smokeset was swinging the apocalypse suite as well.

I think I might be the only person on the planet who wants MORE meetings. These days everyone groans when I say we need a meeting but I'm under the impression that RELATIONSHIP is where the magic happens not in the INBOX.

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