Every single time I go to vote, I reflect on how insanely easy and convenient it is for me: Polling place 1 block away, well-staffed, no lines. Plus plenty of early-voting options, and a registrar's office that has its shit together and has real, knowledgeable human beings answer the phone! BUT...
Researching for my current novel is sending me down some unexpected rabbit holes. The current example: Harpsichord music. Holy shit, harpsichord music ROCKS! Have you guys heard of this guy called Bach? He's got some BANGERS! Concerto in a Minor for Four Unaccompanied Harpsichords is my new jam.
Midnight Treats is THE BEST and you should give them all your business. My absolute favorite cookies (soooo good), and they're vegan to boot! Plus the quickest delivery in Alexandria. I don't work for them, I just want to make sure they stay in business cuz I can't live without them.
Business idea: carry-out Alexandria restaurant serving all the random foods I want that I can't find: - boozy milkshakes - cake pops - poke bowls - Korean BBQ - pierogis - dairy-free ice cream cake - Speka bars - [INSERT OTHER SUGGESTIONS FROM YOU PEOPLE HERE]
I need a sanity check: our smoke and CO detector went off. We turned it off, alarm repeated. On the 3rd time going off we pulled it down and removed the battery, then pushed back in the battery. It did not go off again. I moved it closer to the original spot (but not on ceiling) still quiet...
My neighbors have way more faith in the little basin at the end of their slip 'n slide than I would.
I know nobody cares about Wordle anymore but... LOOK AT THIS! Wordle 1,863 2/6 🟩🟩⬛🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
I would like to thank the people of Britain for the marvel that is Count Binface. His amazing deadpan interviews are getting me through this week.
The Noodles & Co app has recently "gone passwordless!" To login now you have to set up an Olo account. When I click "sign in" it takes me to the Olo support website and dead-ends there. Not sure how "complete inability to log in at all" is supposed to be an improvement.
My spouse talked me off a dumpster-diving ledge this morning.
I finally got a bat box! I'm so excited! Any other bat box people on her so we can compare notes?
Good news: I saw a super cool jetfighter flyover! Bad news: rumor has it this stupid fucking flyover has caused a ground delay and is responsible for my delayed flight.
Can anyone tell me what happened to this tree? Follow-up question: should I be concerned about what happened to this tree if this tree is in the median in front of my house?
West Side Story, Harry Belafonte, a smidge of Kenny Rogers, and a cassette called "Westward Ho!" full of 19th century pioneer bangers.
Charles Louis Richter@richterscale.bsky.social · last mo.what's the music your parents played all the time when you were a kid? for me, it's a dead heat between Neil Diamond and Linda Ronstadt
I'm testing out new writing software, and exported the first several chapters of my draft to PDF to see what it would look like. Adobe offered to do an AI summary, and out of curiosity, I gave it a click.
Some interesting news that may have slipped under your radar last week due to, you know... everything else clogging up the radar (is that how radars work?)
D.O.J. Seeks to Halt Air Pollution Lawsuit Against xAI Data Center
nytimes.com
NOOO!!! This is bad news! I suggest they turn to piracy to make up the funds. Shake down that Georgetown rowing team, maybe rob the water taxi. The Potomac River counts as international waters, right?
ALXnow@alxnow.bsky.social · last mo.JUST IN: Tall Ship Providence to suspend operations on the Potomac River
I spent my first fatherless Father's Day taking everything out of my shed, cleaning it, and putting it all back in a tidy, organized fashion. Which is exactly the sort of thing my dad would have appreciated, except he never would have let it get so messy in the first place. Hug your dads today.
I'm realizing that time of day probably makes a huge difference here. So far I've done St Elmo's at 2 locations and they've been perfect. Which had my wondering why nobody recommended them, and I'm guessing it's much busier earlier in the day as opposed to late afternoon when I've been going?
Clem Fandanga@elgalv.bsky.social · 2mo agoWhat's the best place in Alexandria to order some coffee and sit with a laptop for a couple HOURS on a WEEKEND? A place with enough seating that I can definitely get a table and also not be hogging space? Preferably and easy walk (or bike or bus) from Rosemont, so Old Town, Del Ray, etc.
Oh come on, ALXskeeters, is this all we've got? Only 2 people have recommendations? I thought you people loved this city.
Clem Fandanga@elgalv.bsky.social · 2mo agoWhat's the best place in Alexandria to order some coffee and sit with a laptop for a couple HOURS on a WEEKEND? A place with enough seating that I can definitely get a table and also not be hogging space? Preferably and easy walk (or bike or bus) from Rosemont, so Old Town, Del Ray, etc.
What's the best place in Alexandria to order some coffee and sit with a laptop for a couple HOURS on a WEEKEND? A place with enough seating that I can definitely get a table and also not be hogging space? Preferably and easy walk (or bike or bus) from Rosemont, so Old Town, Del Ray, etc.
