Okay, well, if any of y'all with big-ish dogs (I think of 40-60 lbs as "medium" but whatever) want to try out a Thundershirt for your pup (or for yourself. I don't need to know.), Lilou has outgrown hers & I'd love to pass it on. Photo bc why not

Termites swarmin' in the 7th, y'all. Turn off your porch lights, etc

Guy I've been seeing, talking to my scared-of-white-people dog, as JF ended & droves of attendees went by my house: "I get it, it's the White Walkers again. They're scary. It's okay--winter will be over tomorrow." 😂 I dunno, maybe he's worth keeping around.

Welp, there went the power in the 7th

Accidentally gave the rescue doggo, who is still pretty scared of tall white people, immersion trauma therapy by walking her right into the JF early dismissal. She was brave though & got lots of pets & praise though, so no damage done, I think/hope.

Nola mutuals going to JF-two things: if you don't mind a short walk, I may be able to offer you free, safe parking (limited space) and it is possible I have a spare ticket for Sunday. Lmk

I'd heard Keefe's had gotten bad, but did not fully appreciate till I watched the mess they've made/are making of a friend's new HVAC system unfold. Has anyone had any luck getting them to fix their ef-ups, short of threatening litigation? #nola

Anyone else's power periodically blinking off just for a second? Special Friday night just for the 7th?

Day made brighter: Marcia Ball will be performing at JF. When she stopped performing last fall, I figured I'd never see her again. This creates a deep cube conflict: Irma Thomas, St Vincent, MB, but I am certain I am the only person the planet for whom that raises difficult choices

I know absolutely everything is on fire & I can't find one easy link, so I'll just snip & paste the first part of the thing on IG about this absolute bullshittery. I had no idea this was going on. Am infuriated.

Was that a cannonball someone just fired off in the 7th? Transformer? Random huge single firework just because?

Cashapp: $AmandaHiern72 Paypal: @AmandaHiern Venmo: @Amanda-Hiern Governor Landry kicked my Medicaid coverage out. When I went to get my monthly cancer treatment, I had to sign a form. I'm trying to go back to work. I need help bc my meds are expensive. Thankuuu.

#nolabluesky fyi! How about a meet up? Basketball, happy hour & poetry!

Does anyone know what this is? Google Lens said it was a mallow weed but it’s like 15 feet tall and the trunk is hard. I THINK the leaves are part of the same plant but I can’t be certain. Jackson, Mississippi, btw.

Overheard a couple on a tandem bike earlier in the wind-down of argument about where to go for dinner, which neither had won somehow. They looked so over all of it & so trapped on the damn bike. Thought of you @aurajustaura.bsky.social

V disappointed with the spotty livestream of city council this morning. I've been looking forward to this one!

Can't go a day without nola dot com evoking both a verbal "fuck off" & "what the fuck"

Yeah, do.

That was thunder, right??

So one of the dance krewes I'm in is doing 4th of July parades in Philly & DC this year. I have a v strong visceral "hell no, I will not be in a pedophile's military parade" response to this. Am I...overreacting?

Amber Glenn 🇺🇲 came in 4th, but is leaving the Olympics a Rockstar. ⛸️ A Queen. Liberated. And deliciously unhinged with this stunning choreography. 👀 🤍

Managed to break a toe on Friday, hurts like hell. Had to leave Endymion early because of it. I wanted to do Thoth today & Orpheus tomorrow, but I think maybe I have to accept that my MG is done (except for Skull & Bones, which starts blocks from me)

Welp. Wasn't expecting the baby in the king cake-seems not to be done a lot now. Bit into it of course. Rinsed off and um

Migraine/headache thing has not totally relented, but dammit I want to dance the route proper at least once. Babylon tonight, with the Hawts, neutral ground side near the front (possibly in blue wig--we'll see)

If you see this hat, that's me!

Migraines have kept me down the last few days, but Imma dance with the Strutters in Barkus today because. Just because. I know there's a lot going on at once today, but if you're at Barkus & see the Strutters, give me a shout :)

This week, I have shipped 3000 whistles in this network: linktr.ee/3Dwhistles and 1000 locally. If you know someone who needs whistles ANYWHERE, you can send them there. I pick off closer requests anyway.

The bottoms we request are sweatpants and they can be shipped to: D19 Mutual Aid, C/O Resurrection Lutheran Church 3309 N Seminary Ave Chicago, IL 60657

Hey, all! I've been working with a group doing migrant support, helping ppl in Chicago. We are in need of: -men’s and women’s M & L underwear -men’s L & M bottoms -full sized shampoo/conditioner/lotion -women’s L bottoms -full sized bar soap If you can help www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...

Maybe just a weather-triggered migraine today, but have been feeling not great all week. Wondering if I have a fever (chills on & off, body aches, brain fog). Finishing up decorating a thing & I just wondered "is this too much glitter?" & yes, I think that's definite fever thinking

Ouch. Okay, so both my humidity monitor thingies & my sinuses can confirm big new weather incoming

Wow that wind. Dogs insist on walks bc of course, so today may be the day I go out in public in a fleece unicorn onesie with a giant wool cloak over.

The QAnon theories are true, it’s just pedophile wasn’t the point and they imagined there there would be consequences.

Can someone please explain to me why nola dot com thinks I give a rat's ass about DC Mardi Gras?

It is not going to be down to 32 till like 6 tomorrow morning Calm down, NOLAReady.

Traffic stop in Mid-City Officers identified themselves as Louisiana State Police and National Guard. Stopped a man, cuffed him, and let him go. Then this officer asked to speak w me.

Minneapolis police confirmed that the man ICE killed with a lawful gun owner with a permit to carry. bsky.app/profile/atru...

ICE just executed someone. bringmethenews.com/minnesota-ne... #ICE #Murder

So difficult not to reflexively reply "fuck you" to a text purporting to be from our ridiculous governor

🚨SOS🚨 Is anyone able to take me to the Cancer Center on River Road this Friday, Jan 23? My appointment is for 3pm so you'd have to get me by 2:40. Thanks!

My two favorite childhood teachers work at Minneapolis' Roosevelt High. After ICE agents shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis, they stormed the campus as school let out for the day. Collecting donations to purchase journals, sketchbooks, pens and pencils for these high schoolers. DM for venmo

First parade post of the season! Not sure how long I'll last with this stupid bronchitis/long covid flare thing, but I'll be in J d'A for some length of time tonight. I'm switching it up & will be with the Suffragettes this year. The throws are super cool--if you're out, find me!

Watched the Stranger Things finale so I could return to media w/out fear of spoilers. Not sure it made up for eps 5-7, but overall v. satisfying, good ending

Update: the scared doggo has accepted meds & has thunder shirt on. Calm but lounging on the bathroom floor. I have the shoes in the dryer etc for me. Gunfire added to the mix in the 7th hours ago, so expecting a long, loud midnight till whenever

There was someone #OnHere who was trying to give away a couple of hams. They are probably spoken for, but if they aren’t, and you are Hamma Claus get at me. I would love a ham for New Year.

Really loving the way the wind makes my holiday lights sway against my windows. My indoor, hung indoors, definitely not outside lights.

Please light candles, say prayers, send good vibes, etc.--my electric standing desk has stopped functioning and without it, so will I. If you are a have-to-b-eat-a-desk worker and have one, you know what I mean.

UGH. Woke up late, sat down on the sofa for a minute to cuddle a dog & fell asleep for 2 more hours, woke up with a cough, sniffles, & a brain that is mostly fog. WTF body?

Maybe too early to ask, but is anyone thinking about/planning to do caroling in Jackson Square? Thinking of doing, bc I want to feel fucking festive damn it (I know: "that's the spirit!")