I had a sudden flashback remembrance this week to skittles vodka (do with that what you will)

That toxic wildfire smoke is awful to breathe but it sure does make for a pretty sunset #photography #redwed

Dozens of gas-burning power plants are being built across the country, solely to power data centers. These plants could emit as much planet-warming pollution as half of all passenger vehicles in the entire country in a single YEAR. We need a data center moratorium — now.

If you're in North America and wondering if you'll see any portion of the #SolarEclipse next week (you know you are) - here's a resource to find out! First, be north of the Green Line. Then click your location for details on time, length, coverage, etc. Weather permitting, of course.

Managed to get some laps in even though there were kiddos in the pool. They were playing catch the tossed nerf football while jumping into the pool. A classic 👌🏻

This account followed me & IMO has an obvious AI PFP and a handful of verified accounts following it which I find so odd. This account has never replied to anyone, posts no personal media (save for their supposed photo) Why are people following it? Asked them why they’re using an AI image, no reply

Weather app says air quality is “Moderate” 🧐

I Don't Believe You - April Fools Day Meme

Alt: “I Don't Believe You” quote scene in Anchorman

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Kyle Griffin@kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 15h ago

Mike Johnson tells Politico that he's standing behind Republican Max Miller — despite the "serious" domestic abuse allegations against him.

New: Police in Wisconsin used Flock to create a pretext to search a man's car for weed. Their justification? He drove from Wisconsin to Michigan, a “known source state for marijuana as it is legal there,” and Flock showed he "travels to Michigan frequently." www.404media.co/cops-used-fl...

Cops Used Flock to Track a Man Across State Lines to Create Pretext to Search His Car for Weed

"The vehicle travels to Michigan frequently which is a known source state for marijuana as it is legal there," a probable cause justification reads.

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@gordonrams.bsky.social why are you using an AI generated photo?

Time for Canada/provinces to make this possible here too. We should be allowed to have nice things that lower bills and emissions!

🇨🇦Joe Vipond🇨🇦@jvipondmd.bsky.social · 2d ago

"new state laws and safety codes are reclassifying these plug-in kits as standard appliances — meaning renters can finally treat home solar like a simple toaster oven, plugging a personal power plant into any wall socket and cutting electricity bills by up to 25% with zero landlord approval."

Dear Snohomish County peeps, Vote YES on the Sno-Isle Library Levy. The best Data Center to support. #libraries

OMG there are vegan bread pudding recipes. Hell yah

If you’re not sure on Snohomish county Supreme Court picks today, here is who planned parenthood endorsed if it’s helpful to you: www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/planned-pare...

Protect trans people. That's it. It's simple really. bsky.app/profile/hunt...

Hunter Gordon for Congress | WA-1@huntergordon.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Trans rights are human rights. Experts say we're in the early stages of an anti-trans genocide. And too many politicians are staying silent because it's politically inconvenient. We all agree Jewish people must be kept safe. We all agree gay rights must be protected. I will never stay silent.

The town passed a resolution to oppose any new immigration detention center, which Republican Attorney General Todd Rokita says runs afoul of state law.

Indiana sues Merrillville for opposing potential ICE facility

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King Salmon have returned to Seattle's Ballard Locks, and these suckers are HUGE!

Washington state: Today is Election Day! Drop off your ballot in an official drop box by 8 PM today to be sure it’s counted. To track your ballot, locate drop boxes, and find out how to register to vote today, visit VoteWA.gov!

☘️💚🍀 Tue, Aug 4 A beautiful gathering of orcas yesterday w/the T36/36Bs, T137A & siblings T77C & T77E who split off later; T65As occupied Hood Canal exiting in the evening; a humpback & grays held presence. 📷 T137A Jack & T36/36Bs on the journey back up Possession Sound. By Jason Luc 8/3. #psws

“They now must face the fact that legislative budget decisions are suddenly blocking the key financial lifeline meant to help them transition out of the foster system and into adult life.”

Ashton Pittman@ashtonpittman.bsky.social · 2d ago

The State of Mississippi is denying 170 Mississippi foster students full-ride scholarships to colleges across the state, with many would-be freshmen finding out only weeks before their move-in date. Nick Judin reports:

public libraries ftw

The saves are killing me

@pmamtraveller.bsky.social · 2d ago

Hand studies, by Ognjen Sporin

One was just asleep in a food coma, the other has been hoping for more fettuccine. Hard to guess which one wants more pasta, right? ☺️

The GOP goes on about protecting women in sports and then goes on to protect Max Miller.

NEW: Young people are on the ballot this election, but can we please get young people to the ballot BOX? So far, King County voters 65+ account for 4 times as many ballots as people under 35. You have until 8pm Tuesday to close that gap!

King County Boomers Have Turned In FOUR TIMES As Many Ballots As Voters Under 35 This Election

The 2026 election could be another “change” election with younger challengers aiming to unseat longtime incumbents in several State legislative races around Seattle. But these young, scrappy candidate...

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Guys I think we might be here for a good time but not for a long time

The Verge@theverge.com · 2d ago

Bluesky's new CEO Toni Schneider on the platform's reputation for being a liberal bubble: "Yes, we definitely want that to change. It is already changing. It certainly wasn’t designed to attract one specific group of people."

Just rescued a baby bunny from the pool! The yard guys with their weed whacker machines scared it. Poor little dude was swimming for his life 😭

Light smokey smell in mill creek

Just fish things 🏊‍♀️

My leg and ankle has been a little sore the past 2 days. As I’m on my mile+ walk at the moment I glanced down at my Reef flip flops and while they’re super comfy, I had a realization… Wear your sneakers, dummy 😩