OUT: going within 5 feet of any window in my home IN: keeping my face inches above a steaming bowl of oatmeal

1. ok this movie rules. everyone should go see it and it should win so many awards

this is wild

killing time at the m street b&n before movie like it’s 2004

“It’s winter, it’s supposed to be cold” worked for me the first few days I said it, but yeah, I’m over it

if you see soldiers shoveling, they're the home team. if you see soldiers standing around doing nothing, they're the visitors. got it.

We know that an area of concern is around sidewalks and curb cuts, especially near bus stops. For that, we are activating the DC National Guard. Safe Passage teams have also been out helping clear crosswalks and sidewalks near schools. Thank you to all who are out helping.

when all this stuff starts to melt next week, there’s gonna be a whole lot of water everywhere huh

I want to see The Secret Agent tomorrow and I think my best bet is Georgetown AMC but I really wish the bike routes were a little further along

Kudos to @ddotdc.bsky.social fir its work on the stretch of the MBT between Tanner Park and Monroe

It’s cost the federal government *$223 million* for the National Guard to be deployed in the District between August-December 2025, and *$55 million* a month for 2,950 personnel to continue being deployed here… www.cbo.gov/system/files...

I’ve been reading a little every night before bed and just finished and yeah, I don’t think I’ve ever actually read this before

drivers out here making some choices. I am on the bus because biking in this city takes on a very different character when the interstices disappear

Day 3 #bikedc

This is 4 inches of pure ice. It can support my body weight. it is not rideable

Jack Evans running for DC Council chair. archive.is/202601271559...

I think it is somewhat interesting that the armed soldiers occupying DC against local wishes aren't attempting to win local hearts and minds or get easy favorable press coverage, but I'm not that surprised either

DC had its worst snowstorm in a decade and I haven’t seen a single guardsman with a shovel despite an ongoing, obvious need. I have seen scores continuing to stand around and waste taxpayer dollars.

a new birth of freedom

feds are closed, DCPS is closed, DC gov is delayed, wmata rail is on sunday schedule, buses partially running. there's 4 inches of unplowed compacted ice and snow on my block. still not sure how we get to everything open again tomorrow.

it is unclear whether DPR loves me (wants me to swim) or hates me (wants me to wreck myself trying to bike there)

My operating theory is that I’ll be fine as long as I stick to bus routes. Let’s not be wrong, ok

there's also a lot of Gender happening here because his primary oppositional role is as a caregiver, which subverts all sorts of masculine paradigms

Taking a lunchtime perambujation. Main roads plowed to pavement but good luck crossing the street

my impression from looking outside is that the city (the parts that aren’t sleeping in) is barely mobile

I think 'stay off the roads' is good messaging. it's clear and to the point

DC, stay off the roads tonight if you can. Icy roads and low visibility make travel risky. Crews are out clearing streets—give them space. Stay home, stay safe, and let the District Snow Team get the streets clear.

from bikepacking.com

Garage Racing National Championships return on Feb 21

9th st xc ski track

"A termination report filed with the FEC has the practical effect of ending a candidate’s campaign operation, although it does not prevent them from filing to run for office in the future." www.notus.org/2026-electio...

Some streets

snowpen streets

Most areas have 3-5" of snow -- but transition to sleet has occurred inside Beltway. Expect 1-3" of sleet thru this afternoon and then maybe freezing rain. NOW a good time to shovel snow as sleet will compact it and make it much heavier. Updates: www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2026...

tried to get out in limited window before this all turns to sleet

it’s brisk

yeah, DC is going to be completely immobilized

❄️🥶 Cat-4 winter storm hits tonight. About 5–9" snow near Beltway (more NW, less SE). Flip to sleet/ice Sunday. S MD? Ice + outages. Travel could be near impossible during storm. Freeze all week -- maybe till Groundhog Day. Finalize prep. Stay safe. ❄️ More: www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2026...

DGS was here

going to the grocery store after work

I have to get glasses so I can computer without my eyes hurting. this was inevitable with aging. this is fine.

if you are in DC and didn't see Sinners or One Battle After Another in theaters, Angelika (Union Market) has showings of each on Friday and Saturday

Remember the time we got so much snow that we had to max out DC’s credit card?

might even try to sleep with socks on tonight. madness.

are we starting the snow panic shopping tomorrow or is that more of a Thursday/Friday thing?

latest update on this quixotic journey: I still mostly suck and coach youtube ain't doing it for me. my timing is bad, my form is awful, my confidence is low. just an all around mess.

seems bad that the LLM that writes the opeds for the personal liberties newspaper is so online that is can only conceive of international relations in the real world through the lens of 'trolling'

been a little since I’ve had wet hair freeze underneath my hat during a bike commute