garland

Seattle, WA, USA
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2026-07-22 13:38:10 UTC

Looks like the start of another hot smoky day.
#Seattle #WAwx
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2026-07-21 15:55:53 UTC

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And possibly smokening 🙁

2026-06-15 20:59:09 UTC

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I also prefer to minimize the medications I take, but I did start taking a statin pill for cholesterol last year. Having high cholesterol levels doesn’t mean you’ve been “bad.” There’s only so much diet can do anyway. I’m sure your doctor will talk to you about it. Taking a cholesterol med may be worth it to significantly decrease your risk of heart disease and stroke. Best wishes to you and Summer and the rest of your family.

2026-04-08 21:40:24 UTC

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A Defense Department spokesperson confirmed that the meeting happened at the Pentagon. They disagree about the tone of the discussion, but confirm that the meeting happened.
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2026-02-04 03:23:56 UTC

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It’s clear that the judge tried to write the exception (“unless the specific target of such a weapon or device poses an imminent threat of physical harm to a law enforcement officer or other person”) as narrowly as possible, but I would expect ICE/federal forces to drive a full truckload of tear gas through that loophole.

2025-12-09 03:10:47 UTC

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“Life’s not fair.” Well, maybe we should work on that?

2025-11-22 02:21:34 UTC

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I am baffled.

2025-10-20 00:46:55 UTC

Current conditions: thunder, lightning, rain, blue skies, dark clouds, bright sunshine, and a rainbow.
#Seattle #WAwx
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2025-09-27 19:07:08 UTC

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This is absolutely true. But local officials have also told people not to protest ICE or other federal forces, and I don’t think that’s the right answer either. It’s not possible to behave so perfectly that the abusers will change their mind and leave the city.

2025-06-16 16:15:38 UTC

The Broadway/Madison Whole Foods is essentially empty. If you were thinking of stocking up before the grocery closed, you are too late.
#Seattle #FirstHill
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2024-11-27 17:26:50 UTC

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“The Kansas City Current sold out every home contest in their new 11,500-seat stadium.”
Sounds like Kansas City built their stadium too small.

2024-11-06 03:20:22 UTC

Ok just one more post to say that there is an actual party at the Capitol Hill ballot drop box right now, 45 minutes before the polls close. Someone brought a full drum kit. People are cheering for each of the procrastinating voters showing up to drop off their ballots. Good vibes in #Seattle tonight.

2024-10-22 07:04:04 UTC

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“The average out-of-pocket cost for childbirth with health insurance is $2,854, but the costs for vaginal births are lower than those for cesarean births. The average out-of-pocket spending for a vaginal delivery is $2,655, compared to $3,214 for cesarean births.”
“Without health insurance, you can expect to pay about $18,865 for childbirth.”
I’m not sure Americans know what they’re missing. I’m not sure people in the UK know what they’ve got to lose.
https://www.forbes.com/advisor/health-insurance/how-much-does-it-cost-to-have-a-baby/

2024-08-28 20:19:55 UTC

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Hoary marmots! They spend the summer eating plants and basking in the sun. They hibernate all winter. Marmots have got it all figured out.