Elizabeth Engel
@ewengel.bsky.social
Chief Strategist, Spark Consulting. Co-lead, CAFA-America. CAE, writer, jazz lover, food hobbyist, amateur boxer, reading tutor. Come for the #association knowledge, stay for the #DCStatehood advocacy. She/her
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Fly Eagles Fly!
Fly Eagles Fly!
THE EAGLES ARE BACK-TO-BACK NFC EAST CHAMPIONS. 🦅🦅🦅🦅
It’s the first time a team has won the division in consecutive seasons since 2004, when they 4-peated.
Kings of the East. 👑
It’s the first time a team has won the division in consecutive seasons since 2004, when they 4-peated.
Kings of the East. 👑
December 21, 2025 at 1:29 AM
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Fly Eagles Fly!
Fly Eagles Fly!
Reposted by Elizabeth Engel
Bank of America first started offering credit cards to women in 1974
"Has feminism failed women brought to you by bank of america" is my MKULTRA sleeper agent activation phrase
December 20, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Bank of America first started offering credit cards to women in 1974
Reposted by Elizabeth Engel
I'm a broken record about this, but the suburban Americans who love to monger about how dangerous cities are cannot safely go for a walk in their own neighborhood bc of cars, and they all know it. Cities are far safer than suburbs and I'm sick of the anti-city propaganda pretending otherwise.
Building our housing so it's unsafe/impossible/illegal to go for a walk was one of Amercia's many many missteps enabling the rise of the hate thy neighbor right
December 19, 2025 at 5:30 PM
I'm a broken record about this, but the suburban Americans who love to monger about how dangerous cities are cannot safely go for a walk in their own neighborhood bc of cars, and they all know it. Cities are far safer than suburbs and I'm sick of the anti-city propaganda pretending otherwise.
Do you ride?
Metro Rewind nav took me a minute to figure out, but so cute this year (tap the doors to open!)
Top 11% is not bad for someone who works from home 100% of the time!
Check your stats at metrorewind.com/rewind/
Metro Rewind nav took me a minute to figure out, but so cute this year (tap the doors to open!)
Top 11% is not bad for someone who works from home 100% of the time!
Check your stats at metrorewind.com/rewind/
December 18, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Do you ride?
Metro Rewind nav took me a minute to figure out, but so cute this year (tap the doors to open!)
Top 11% is not bad for someone who works from home 100% of the time!
Check your stats at metrorewind.com/rewind/
Metro Rewind nav took me a minute to figure out, but so cute this year (tap the doors to open!)
Top 11% is not bad for someone who works from home 100% of the time!
Check your stats at metrorewind.com/rewind/
Proud to note my CM @cmcharlesallen.bsky.social is NOT on this list!
NEWS: The D.C. Council has rejected a bill that would have delayed the rollout of ranked-choice voting next year, both for the June primary and November general. RCV is now a go.
Only votes for the bill came from Bonds, Felder, McDuffie, Mendelson, and Trayon White.
Only votes for the bill came from Bonds, Felder, McDuffie, Mendelson, and Trayon White.
December 16, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Proud to note my CM @cmcharlesallen.bsky.social is NOT on this list!
Good.
#BreakingNews - Move to put off ranked choice voting in DC defeated, 8-5. RCV will be used in June for the first time.
December 16, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Good.
Reposted by Elizabeth Engel
It's the season of giving in Washington, DC.
That's why every fire station in DC will be serving as a drop-off location for Toys for Tots from now until December 26.
Accepting new and unopened toys for ages 1 to 17. 🎁
That's why every fire station in DC will be serving as a drop-off location for Toys for Tots from now until December 26.
Accepting new and unopened toys for ages 1 to 17. 🎁
December 16, 2025 at 5:06 PM
It's the season of giving in Washington, DC.
That's why every fire station in DC will be serving as a drop-off location for Toys for Tots from now until December 26.
Accepting new and unopened toys for ages 1 to 17. 🎁
That's why every fire station in DC will be serving as a drop-off location for Toys for Tots from now until December 26.
Accepting new and unopened toys for ages 1 to 17. 🎁
Reposted by Elizabeth Engel
On this date in 2009, the Council cast its second & final vote in favor of marriage equality, sending the bill to Mayor Fenty for his signature #DCPride #LoveIsLove
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December 15, 2025 at 2:56 PM
On this date in 2009, the Council cast its second & final vote in favor of marriage equality, sending the bill to Mayor Fenty for his signature #DCPride #LoveIsLove
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Our human rights are who we are
On this date in 1977, our landmark DC Human Rights Act took effect. It now bans discrimination on 23 grounds: race, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, & many others
See bit.ly/2SKTBbB for the full list
On this date in 1977, our landmark DC Human Rights Act took effect. It now bans discrimination on 23 grounds: race, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, & many others
See bit.ly/2SKTBbB for the full list
December 13, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Our human rights are who we are
On this date in 1977, our landmark DC Human Rights Act took effect. It now bans discrimination on 23 grounds: race, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, & many others
See bit.ly/2SKTBbB for the full list
On this date in 1977, our landmark DC Human Rights Act took effect. It now bans discrimination on 23 grounds: race, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, & many others
See bit.ly/2SKTBbB for the full list
PFFFFT. Who needs $240B in revenue a year from international travelers anyway?
Source: www.statista.com/topics/1987/...
Source: www.statista.com/topics/1987/...
December 11, 2025 at 4:56 PM
PFFFFT. Who needs $240B in revenue a year from international travelers anyway?
Source: www.statista.com/topics/1987/...
Source: www.statista.com/topics/1987/...
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wtf is a FIFA peace prize? that's like being an NFL laureate in physics
December 5, 2025 at 7:21 PM
wtf is a FIFA peace prize? that's like being an NFL laureate in physics
Reposted by Elizabeth Engel
Rev. Brian Hamilton, Neighbor Award
Capitol Hill Schools Parent Football League, Community Organization Award
Atlas Performing Arts Center, Business Award
Maude Holt, Public Service Award
@freedcproject.bsky.social Civic Pride Award
Larry Janezich , Capitol Hill Corner
Special Recognition
2/2
Capitol Hill Schools Parent Football League, Community Organization Award
Atlas Performing Arts Center, Business Award
Maude Holt, Public Service Award
@freedcproject.bsky.social Civic Pride Award
Larry Janezich , Capitol Hill Corner
Special Recognition
2/2
December 5, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Rev. Brian Hamilton, Neighbor Award
Capitol Hill Schools Parent Football League, Community Organization Award
Atlas Performing Arts Center, Business Award
Maude Holt, Public Service Award
@freedcproject.bsky.social Civic Pride Award
Larry Janezich , Capitol Hill Corner
Special Recognition
2/2
Capitol Hill Schools Parent Football League, Community Organization Award
Atlas Performing Arts Center, Business Award
Maude Holt, Public Service Award
@freedcproject.bsky.social Civic Pride Award
Larry Janezich , Capitol Hill Corner
Special Recognition
2/2
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Congrats all!! For 19 years, the office of @cmcharlesallen.bsky.social has held a great holiday party and a reason to celebrate the best ward in DC: the Brickie Awards! This year’s round of honorees help make the Hill an even more incredible place to live. The winners are as follows 1/2
December 5, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Congrats all!! For 19 years, the office of @cmcharlesallen.bsky.social has held a great holiday party and a reason to celebrate the best ward in DC: the Brickie Awards! This year’s round of honorees help make the Hill an even more incredible place to live. The winners are as follows 1/2
Interested in lean startup methodology?
Check out the Association Insights podcast to learn how one association moved from big, risky projects to structured experiments buoyed by the role of the "cooperative skeptic."
www.getmespark.com/lean-at-10-t...
Check out the Association Insights podcast to learn how one association moved from big, risky projects to structured experiments buoyed by the role of the "cooperative skeptic."
www.getmespark.com/lean-at-10-t...
Lean at 10: The Podcast, Part 4 - Spark Consulting
Learn how one association moved from big risky projects to structured experiments buoyed by the role of the "cooperative skeptic."
www.getmespark.com
December 3, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Interested in lean startup methodology?
Check out the Association Insights podcast to learn how one association moved from big, risky projects to structured experiments buoyed by the role of the "cooperative skeptic."
www.getmespark.com/lean-at-10-t...
Check out the Association Insights podcast to learn how one association moved from big, risky projects to structured experiments buoyed by the role of the "cooperative skeptic."
www.getmespark.com/lean-at-10-t...
Reposted by Elizabeth Engel
I'm not making this up: the plan is for the D.C. police to patrol with the guardsmen in order to protect *the guardsmen*. It's just so stupid.
The D.C. Occupation: Compounding Tragedy with Farce
In response to last week's tragic murder of one national guardsmen and the wounding of another outside Farragut West Metro Station, the Trump administration has decided to deliberately pause and reassess the military occupation of D.C. You didn't…
In response to last week's tragic murder of one national guardsmen and the wounding of another outside Farragut West Metro Station, the Trump administration has decided to deliberately pause and reassess the military occupation of D.C. You didn't…
The D.C. Occupation: Compounding Tragedy with Farce
In response to last week's tragic murder of one national guardsmen and the wounding of another outside Farragut West Metro Station, the Trump administration has decided to deliberately pause and reassess the military occupation of D.C. You didn't really believe that, did you? Here's what they're actually going to do (boldface mine): National Guard troops patrolling in D.C. will be paired with local law enforcement personnel, at least temporarily…
mikethemadbiologist.com
December 1, 2025 at 5:09 PM
I'm not making this up: the plan is for the D.C. police to patrol with the guardsmen in order to protect *the guardsmen*. It's just so stupid.
How did you celebrate Small Biz Saturday? I picked up a few things I'd special ordered as gifts from @solidstatebooksdc.bsky.social, then spouse & I headed to Eastern Market where we got some locally distilled hooch from Republic Restoratives & a few other gifts from local artisans. Shop small!
November 29, 2025 at 9:25 PM
How did you celebrate Small Biz Saturday? I picked up a few things I'd special ordered as gifts from @solidstatebooksdc.bsky.social, then spouse & I headed to Eastern Market where we got some locally distilled hooch from Republic Restoratives & a few other gifts from local artisans. Shop small!
Reposted by Elizabeth Engel
Fantastic New Mural in NoMa – Swamppoodle Dog Park (details in post) www.popville.com/2025/11/fant...
Fantastic New Mural in NoMa – - PoPville
Thanks to G. for sending from Swamppoodle Dog Park: The NoMa BID writes: "Joel Bergner just completed a stunning new piece behind Swampoodle Park! At the center is a young child holding her vision of ...
www.popville.com
November 28, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Fantastic New Mural in NoMa – Swamppoodle Dog Park (details in post) www.popville.com/2025/11/fant...
Today and EVERY day!
Reminder: if things get awkward tomorrow, you can always talk about how much you love the library.
November 26, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Today and EVERY day!
Biggie, Biggie, Biggie
Can’t you see
Sometimes your words
Just hypnotize me
And I just love
Your flashy ways
Guess that’s why they broke
And you’re so paid
Can’t you see
Sometimes your words
Just hypnotize me
And I just love
Your flashy ways
Guess that’s why they broke
And you’re so paid
Just a small town girl
Livin’ a lonely world
She took the midnight train going anywhere
Just a city boy
Born and raised in South Detroit
He took the midnight train going anywhere
Livin’ a lonely world
She took the midnight train going anywhere
Just a city boy
Born and raised in South Detroit
He took the midnight train going anywhere
November 23, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Biggie, Biggie, Biggie
Can’t you see
Sometimes your words
Just hypnotize me
And I just love
Your flashy ways
Guess that’s why they broke
And you’re so paid
Can’t you see
Sometimes your words
Just hypnotize me
And I just love
Your flashy ways
Guess that’s why they broke
And you’re so paid
Hm. The Birds have beat three of the teams ranked higher than they are (and won't play the 4th until & unless Philly sees Seattle in the playoffs).
"No one likes us, we don't care..."
"No one likes us, we don't care..."
Week 12 NFL Composite Power Ratings!
Sources:
@espn.com (FPI)
@greerreNFL (nfelo)
@inpredict.bsky.social (Inpredictable)
@KevinCole___ (Unexpected Points)
@ftnfantasy.com/@aaronschatz.com (DVOA)
@profootballfocus.bsky.social (PFF)
@PoolGenius (Pool Genius)
Sources:
@espn.com (FPI)
@greerreNFL (nfelo)
@inpredict.bsky.social (Inpredictable)
@KevinCole___ (Unexpected Points)
@ftnfantasy.com/@aaronschatz.com (DVOA)
@profootballfocus.bsky.social (PFF)
@PoolGenius (Pool Genius)
November 19, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Hm. The Birds have beat three of the teams ranked higher than they are (and won't play the 4th until & unless Philly sees Seattle in the playoffs).
"No one likes us, we don't care..."
"No one likes us, we don't care..."
Having trouble innovating? Perhaps, regardless of what you say you value, your culture actually rewards a competing commitment.
Learn more at www.getmespark.com/lean-at-10-t...
Learn more at www.getmespark.com/lean-at-10-t...
Lean at 10: The Podcast, Part 3 - Spark Consulting
Having trouble with the practices of innovation? Perhaps your culture actually rewards a competing commitment.
www.getmespark.com
November 19, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Having trouble innovating? Perhaps, regardless of what you say you value, your culture actually rewards a competing commitment.
Learn more at www.getmespark.com/lean-at-10-t...
Learn more at www.getmespark.com/lean-at-10-t...
"Dear Diary: My teen angst bullshit now has a body count."
November 18, 2025 at 1:52 PM
"Dear Diary: My teen angst bullshit now has a body count."
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Forget summer reading — winter is when you actually have time to make a dent in that pile on your nightstand.
As the days get shorter, we're wondering: What are your favorite books that shed light on D.C., its people, or the moment we’re in? We might share your response with other curious readers!
As the days get shorter, we're wondering: What are your favorite books that shed light on D.C., its people, or the moment we’re in? We might share your response with other curious readers!
Share your D.C. book recommendations
What are your favorite D.C.-focused books that shed light on our city, people, or the moment we’re in? Help us build a 51st bookshelf for other curious readers. If you've been sent this form by a…
docs.google.com
November 18, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Forget summer reading — winter is when you actually have time to make a dent in that pile on your nightstand.
As the days get shorter, we're wondering: What are your favorite books that shed light on D.C., its people, or the moment we’re in? We might share your response with other curious readers!
As the days get shorter, we're wondering: What are your favorite books that shed light on D.C., its people, or the moment we’re in? We might share your response with other curious readers!
Reposted by Elizabeth Engel
Hey! The Brickie Awards by
@cmcharlesallen.bsky.social are a pretty great chance to appreciate someone who makes our community better. Nominate someone for this year's honor!
@cmcharlesallen.bsky.social are a pretty great chance to appreciate someone who makes our community better. Nominate someone for this year's honor!
2025 Ward 6 Brickie Awards Nominations
www.charlesallenward6.com
November 17, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Hey! The Brickie Awards by
@cmcharlesallen.bsky.social are a pretty great chance to appreciate someone who makes our community better. Nominate someone for this year's honor!
@cmcharlesallen.bsky.social are a pretty great chance to appreciate someone who makes our community better. Nominate someone for this year's honor!
OK, fellow cat-lovers, I could use some advice.
Topline: What do you have for easing introducing a new cat to an existing cat?
More details below:
Topline: What do you have for easing introducing a new cat to an existing cat?
More details below:
November 15, 2025 at 3:41 PM
OK, fellow cat-lovers, I could use some advice.
Topline: What do you have for easing introducing a new cat to an existing cat?
More details below:
Topline: What do you have for easing introducing a new cat to an existing cat?
More details below: