The taxi we took back from Dulles misspelled the name of the company on the receipt. "Washington Flayers" is definitely a more badass name.

Let's see if I can curse it again and keep the summer days going. I finally packed away the last of my summer clothes and hung my autumn ones up. There's a big difference in the number of spare hangers I have left, so I guess this means I can buy more sweaters and flannel, yes?

Theo in Arlington@adamtheo.com · 3d ago

Turns out I did curse it

-Recent advances in renewables truly are revolutionary and will decouple economic growth from climate change -We are going to end the housing crisis and leave our cities better and more vibrant than ever. -Trump fumbled trying to build a dictatorship and is headed for a massive electoral rebuke.

dame@dame.is · 6d ago

i challenge you to post one optimistic take or belief today on bluesky this needn’t be toxic positivity, just good ol’ run of the mill optimism/hope in the face of a torrential downpour of doom

Sort of insane fact about how broken US urban planning is—America now spends more building *just the lights for roads and highways* than on all subways & ground mass transit combined Spending on roadway *pavement* is 18x transit spending

This is new. Bike blocking bike lane. #ArlingtonVA

@rorystolzenberg.bsky.social made this amazing interactive map of Arlington's General Land Use Plan (GLUP) Map from 1961 to 2024. Take a look and see how little has changed in 60 years: rorystolzenberg.github.io/arlington-gl...

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Question for the legal minds on bsky: How is it that Presidential pardons are deemed in effect *before* anyone has been found guilty of a crime? I thought pardons were to wipe away convictions that had already been ruled on? Is there a constitutional argument for undoing any such pardons? #legalsky

NBC4 Washington@nbcwashington.com · 4d ago

President Donald Trump said in a new interview that he’s considering pre-emptively pardoning members of his administration before the end of his second term.

Greetings #ArlingtonVA. Your 12 days of #alxwhere envy are over. Enjoy arlwhere.com.

Young Lean and Gener8ion performed STORM II at the MTV Video Music Awards. Phenomenal. Lost to Taylor Swift tho. I like the removal of the blazers and swap of cigarettes for an ice cream cone.

Theo in Arlington@adamtheo.com · 4mo ago

It's rare that I find a music video that is pure art, but the one for STORM by Gener8ion (new to me), with Yung Lean (also new to me) is pretty damn peak imo

*in DC, steps on to the Metro to head home* Four stops later: "f*ck I'm on the Blue line, not the orange"

Circus Performers, by Walt Kuhn, 1978, 📸 via @marisakabas.bsky.social

I will pay Marvel five bajillion dollars if they have this song as the end credits track for #AvengersDoomsday (warning NSFW)

Steve Lacy - doom (Visualizer)

YouTube video by SteveLacyVEVO

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Today's task: pack away my summer clothes and bring out my autumn ones. Here comes the flannel!

*sob* I don't... 😭

For your serious consideration: the next Dem administration actually SHOULD build a 250ft arch somewhere in DC (not blocking views or a flight path) but decorated in bright rainbow paint & topped with statues of #LGBTQ+ and racial civil rights pioneers -- the National Arch of Diversity. #fysc

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 2w ago

Beyond parody: "At the strong request of the Military, and for National Security purposes, I have agreed to convert the magnificent Triumphal Arch, into a top grade Military Complex/Triumphal Arch, to house, store, and have the rapid ability to use large numbers of drones, plus Snipers..."

Let's give America some DEI

Theo in Arlington@adamtheo.com · 2w ago

For your serious consideration: The U.S. will desperately need to rebuild scientific innovation. When Dems take back power of Congress & WH, they should rededicate U.S. Department of Energy towards advancing all physical science & rename to the Department of Energy and Innovation (DEI). #fysc #dei

For your serious consideration: The U.S. will desperately need to rebuild scientific innovation. When Dems take back power of Congress & WH, they should rededicate U.S. Department of Energy towards advancing all physical science & rename to the Department of Energy and Innovation (DEI). #fysc #dei

Innovation

As a science and technology agency, the Energy Department plays an important role in the innovation economy. The Department catalyzes the transform...

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Starting January 3rd, 2027, we should remove Donald Trump's name from the Kennedy Center and add the Smithsonian Institute's.

Theo in Arlington@adamtheo.com · 2w ago

#HotTake: When Trump & GOP are gone from power, the Kennedy Center should be permanently taken out of the hands of the President and instead granted to the Smithsonian Institute along with a sizable endowment in order to "reach people across the world through art" and cultivate creativity.

#HotTake: When Trump & GOP are gone from power, the Kennedy Center should be permanently taken out of the hands of the President and instead granted to the Smithsonian Institute along with a sizable endowment in order to "reach people across the world through art" and cultivate creativity.

Ricky Davila@therickydavila.bsky.social · 2w ago

Large protest today at the Kennedy Center against the MAGA regime’s illegal plot to fully destroy President JFK’s sacred memorial simply because an unhinged jealous pedo rapist tyrant is angry that he can’t take ownership of it. Love this. 💙👊

The driver that killed a man in Seven Corners a few months ago has gotten off almost entirely free. No serious punishment at all. We need serious criminal legal reform to hold reckless and dangerous people accountable. #VisionZero.

Sam@samd.bsky.social · 3w ago

It really sucks that killing someone is basically legal in this country if you do it with your car

I shaved this off a few days after the accident, and have remained cleanshaven since. Today at the corner market I've been buying bottles of wine at for years, the guy behind the counter asked to see my ID for a Merlot. This was the right move.

Theo in Arlington@adamtheo.com · last mo.

The guard slipped off my electric razor when trimming my beard this morning, so I accidentally took part of it entirely off. Rather than have an awkward bare patch on my chin I just shaved it all. So now the question is do I keep the mustache?

Yes, you said my name?

The neighbor knows: www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...

Mulch

Order wood or leaf mulch delivered at a nominal fee or pick some up free at two locations.

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The Onion@theonion.com · 3w ago

Dad Races Outside To Witness Delivery Of Neighbor’s Mulch https://theonion.com/dad-races-outside-to-witness-delivery-of-neighbors-mulch/

It's me again with a thread of ALX housing action items, yay! 🧵 First up: feedback on the Duke Street Land Use Plan Recs is due tomorrow, 9/15: www.alexandriava.gov/DukeStreetPlan There was a small jump in people asking for lower heights & less density recently; it'd be great to balance that out

Duke Street Land Use Plan

On June 9 2025, the City launched an 18-month community planning process that will update the comprehensive land use plan for the Duke Street Corridor from Alexandria Union Station to Van Dorn Street ...

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Who wants to go see Primetim with me the evening of Saturday the 26th?

Primetime | Official Trailer HD | A24

YouTube video by A24

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Arlington civic leaders are debating whether to incorporate into a city or remain a county, but IMO the real question is how we become a village. It's the little services such as babysitting for friends so they can go on a date night or hosting monthly dinners that build that level of community.

How to build a village : Life Kit

Many of us crave stronger community, especially in the areas we live. Imagine how nice it would be to know all of your neighbors, have third spaces you're a regular at and plan routine gatherings with...

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Assuming the Democrats take both the House + Senate, one of the first priorities (like @mayor.nyc.gov) should balance the federal budget for 2027 to stop adding to $40T national debt by raising millionaire taxes & slashing DoD + ICE. Brand it "Big Beautiful Balanced Budget" & dare GOP oppose it.