Worth a listen once they put up today’s episode of On Point.
‘The federal workforce feels tormented’: Federal employees on the consequences of losing their jobs
Worth a listen once they put up today’s episode of On Point.
‘The federal workforce feels tormented’: Federal employees on the consequences of losing their jobs
Currently reading: The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson 📚
Thinking about dropping use of Mastodon/ActivityPub. I don’t like that the only moderation tool is to block, which isn’t really effective at stemming hatefulness, trolling, or bullying. Bluesky and Threads both allow limiting interactions after the fact.
Finished reading: The Arsenal of Democracy by Albert J. Baime 📚
If you don’t like the weather in Oregon, wait a minute. Back home now, but our last day at the coast turned out to be a beauty.
Ice cream trucks should be classified as domestic terrorism.
What exactly is the “style” upcharge for a men’s haircut, anyway? Put gel or pomade in it?
Accidentally snapped a photo of a levitating child.
This ain’t Florida. #oregoncoast
Ah, yes. Spring break on the Oregon coast. High winds, 51°, 95% chance of rain.
California really is on another level with their legalization.
Drove by last Blockbuster in the country. Bend, Oregon.
View of the Sacramento River looking west from the Sundial Bridge on a beautiful day in Redding, CA.
Surprisingly decent family fun at the Sundial Bridge and Turtle Bay Exploration Park in Redding.
Shasta Dam.
Shasta Lake with Mt. Shasta peaking out from behind.
86° today in Shasta Lake, March 25.
Bend is the Traverse City of Oregon.
As much Pete Buttigieg as we’re seeing, you have to wonder if he’s plotting a run for president. I’ve never seen a former Secretary of Transportation so visible.