David Scott Beard
@littlecascadian.bsky.social
The littlest middle-aged Cascadian sending out love, hope, and sass. #ENFJ 🌄🏳️🌈🌎
If you are like me, you are in full-blown panic - which is 100% justified. Our economy, public systems, and any modicum of freedom are on the line. Right now. Today. What am I doing to manage this anxiety:
February 19, 2025 at 8:12 PM
If you are like me, you are in full-blown panic - which is 100% justified. Our economy, public systems, and any modicum of freedom are on the line. Right now. Today. What am I doing to manage this anxiety:
I’m so sad, so angry, so anxious.
Channeling this energy into work, volunteering, and watching copious amounts of SNL 50 content.
Can’t wait for bio and chosen family time this weekend. ❤️🔥
Channeling this energy into work, volunteering, and watching copious amounts of SNL 50 content.
Can’t wait for bio and chosen family time this weekend. ❤️🔥
February 13, 2025 at 1:42 PM
I’m so sad, so angry, so anxious.
Channeling this energy into work, volunteering, and watching copious amounts of SNL 50 content.
Can’t wait for bio and chosen family time this weekend. ❤️🔥
Channeling this energy into work, volunteering, and watching copious amounts of SNL 50 content.
Can’t wait for bio and chosen family time this weekend. ❤️🔥
Continued: from Jennifer Walter:
4. Practice going slow: Wait 48hrs before reacting to new policies. Initial reporting often misses context.
5. Build community. Different people track different issues. Remember: They want you scattered. Your focus is resistance.
bkla.wordpress.com/2025/01/29/a...
4. Practice going slow: Wait 48hrs before reacting to new policies. Initial reporting often misses context.
5. Build community. Different people track different issues. Remember: They want you scattered. Your focus is resistance.
bkla.wordpress.com/2025/01/29/a...
A sociologist’s words about the current situation
Wise and important words from sociologist Jennifer Walter about what is happening in this country right now and what to do about it: “As a sociologist, I need to tell you: Your overwhelm is t…
bkla.wordpress.com
February 6, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Continued: from Jennifer Walter:
4. Practice going slow: Wait 48hrs before reacting to new policies. Initial reporting often misses context.
5. Build community. Different people track different issues. Remember: They want you scattered. Your focus is resistance.
bkla.wordpress.com/2025/01/29/a...
4. Practice going slow: Wait 48hrs before reacting to new policies. Initial reporting often misses context.
5. Build community. Different people track different issues. Remember: They want you scattered. Your focus is resistance.
bkla.wordpress.com/2025/01/29/a...
From sociologist Jennifer Walter:
1. Set boundaries: Pick 2-3 key issues you deeply care about and focus there.
2. Use aggregators/experts. Look for those explaining patterns, not just events.
3. Remember: Feeling overwhelmed: Take breaks. Process.
bkla.wordpress.com/2025/01/29/a...
1. Set boundaries: Pick 2-3 key issues you deeply care about and focus there.
2. Use aggregators/experts. Look for those explaining patterns, not just events.
3. Remember: Feeling overwhelmed: Take breaks. Process.
bkla.wordpress.com/2025/01/29/a...
A sociologist’s words about the current situation
Wise and important words from sociologist Jennifer Walter about what is happening in this country right now and what to do about it: “As a sociologist, I need to tell you: Your overwhelm is t…
bkla.wordpress.com
February 6, 2025 at 3:01 PM
From sociologist Jennifer Walter:
1. Set boundaries: Pick 2-3 key issues you deeply care about and focus there.
2. Use aggregators/experts. Look for those explaining patterns, not just events.
3. Remember: Feeling overwhelmed: Take breaks. Process.
bkla.wordpress.com/2025/01/29/a...
1. Set boundaries: Pick 2-3 key issues you deeply care about and focus there.
2. Use aggregators/experts. Look for those explaining patterns, not just events.
3. Remember: Feeling overwhelmed: Take breaks. Process.
bkla.wordpress.com/2025/01/29/a...
Some Southend fellas watching Drag Race 💄🏁
February 1, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Some Southend fellas watching Drag Race 💄🏁
Love the PNW 💙💚
February 1, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Love the PNW 💙💚
The withholding of federal aid, in my state alone, a few examples of cuts:
*Highway construction: $952m
*Child Care: $393m
*Special Education $275m
*Foster Care: $166m
*Allergy/disease research: $121m
*Veterans nursing care: $59m
Contact your members of Congress 🇺🇲
www.congress.gov/contact-us
*Highway construction: $952m
*Child Care: $393m
*Special Education $275m
*Foster Care: $166m
*Allergy/disease research: $121m
*Veterans nursing care: $59m
Contact your members of Congress 🇺🇲
www.congress.gov/contact-us
www.congress.gov
January 29, 2025 at 4:11 PM
The withholding of federal aid, in my state alone, a few examples of cuts:
*Highway construction: $952m
*Child Care: $393m
*Special Education $275m
*Foster Care: $166m
*Allergy/disease research: $121m
*Veterans nursing care: $59m
Contact your members of Congress 🇺🇲
www.congress.gov/contact-us
*Highway construction: $952m
*Child Care: $393m
*Special Education $275m
*Foster Care: $166m
*Allergy/disease research: $121m
*Veterans nursing care: $59m
Contact your members of Congress 🇺🇲
www.congress.gov/contact-us
No worries for this one. 😸
January 28, 2025 at 10:42 PM
No worries for this one. 😸
If you see ICE in WA, call WAISN. they are collecting sightings & have a rapid response team to help those who are being picked up. 1-844-RAID-REP (1-844-724-3737)
waisn.org/deportation-...
waisn.org/deportation-...
Deportation Defense - WAISN
Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network is continuously developing systems to track ICE activity, alert affected communities, and mobilize resistance.The Trump administration is threatening our commun...
waisn.org
January 28, 2025 at 2:29 PM
If you see ICE in WA, call WAISN. they are collecting sightings & have a rapid response team to help those who are being picked up. 1-844-RAID-REP (1-844-724-3737)
waisn.org/deportation-...
waisn.org/deportation-...
Was perfect to have a lovely distraction from the world. I’m a firm believer that celebrating your birthday is important. My motto: I’m still here baby. 👴🏻😃
A great birthday. 🎤🎂❤️
A great birthday. 🎤🎂❤️
January 26, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Was perfect to have a lovely distraction from the world. I’m a firm believer that celebrating your birthday is important. My motto: I’m still here baby. 👴🏻😃
A great birthday. 🎤🎂❤️
A great birthday. 🎤🎂❤️
Tonight, I’m sad. Tomorrow, I’m getting mad. 🇺🇸
January 21, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Tonight, I’m sad. Tomorrow, I’m getting mad. 🇺🇸