jess
@jessachandler.bsky.social
I 💗🐕, 🐦, ☕️, & 🍟 also.. I mostly talk about non-motorized transit, low energy intensity, death with dignity, and things that move us towards the common good
Doggo has the concerned expression down.
Y’all…we have got to find a way to stop private equity. Brendan Ballou gives some policy ideas (with legal precedent) in this book.
Y’all…we have got to find a way to stop private equity. Brendan Ballou gives some policy ideas (with legal precedent) in this book.
November 15, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Doggo has the concerned expression down.
Y’all…we have got to find a way to stop private equity. Brendan Ballou gives some policy ideas (with legal precedent) in this book.
Y’all…we have got to find a way to stop private equity. Brendan Ballou gives some policy ideas (with legal precedent) in this book.
Kitsap. Come out and enjoy Jimmy Trogden playing live at Western Red Brewing in Poulsbo. Right now. He’s playing and singing awesome
November 14, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Kitsap. Come out and enjoy Jimmy Trogden playing live at Western Red Brewing in Poulsbo. Right now. He’s playing and singing awesome
Is the most annoying sound in the world someone else’s alarm they are ignoring?
November 12, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Is the most annoying sound in the world someone else’s alarm they are ignoring?
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Thinking about picking up my book? Do it this week! all @islandpress.bsky.social print titles are 50% off until 11/16!
islandpress.org/books/when-d...
also lots of other great books to grab as well -- thread below with some links of my favorites
islandpress.org/books/when-d...
also lots of other great books to grab as well -- thread below with some links of my favorites
When Driving Is Not an Option
islandpress.org
November 11, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Thinking about picking up my book? Do it this week! all @islandpress.bsky.social print titles are 50% off until 11/16!
islandpress.org/books/when-d...
also lots of other great books to grab as well -- thread below with some links of my favorites
islandpress.org/books/when-d...
also lots of other great books to grab as well -- thread below with some links of my favorites
“Play with fire, and you’ll get burned”
But, only if I’m bad at it, right?
But, only if I’m bad at it, right?
November 10, 2025 at 11:22 PM
“Play with fire, and you’ll get burned”
But, only if I’m bad at it, right?
But, only if I’m bad at it, right?
This is not the right rain. Who ordered up east coast rain?
November 7, 2025 at 12:23 AM
This is not the right rain. Who ordered up east coast rain?
She's under the bed, trying to figure out how to move it away from the wall, when there is a knock from the direction of the door.
Who knocks on a prison cell?
Ana regrets not having Daskom in her head - he'd have a quip. Probably a rhyme. Damn poet dragon.
#amwriting #fantasy
Who knocks on a prison cell?
Ana regrets not having Daskom in her head - he'd have a quip. Probably a rhyme. Damn poet dragon.
#amwriting #fantasy
November 5, 2025 at 9:44 PM
She's under the bed, trying to figure out how to move it away from the wall, when there is a knock from the direction of the door.
Who knocks on a prison cell?
Ana regrets not having Daskom in her head - he'd have a quip. Probably a rhyme. Damn poet dragon.
#amwriting #fantasy
Who knocks on a prison cell?
Ana regrets not having Daskom in her head - he'd have a quip. Probably a rhyme. Damn poet dragon.
#amwriting #fantasy
Kitsap County commissioners will hear/see on Monday 3 NOV, and Central Kitsap CAC on Wednesday 5 NOV - DCD's update to Silverdale Regional Center planning.
I can't link directly to the presentation on Silverdale, but if you search 3 NOV, you will see it www.kitsap.gov/BOC_p/Pages/...
I can't link directly to the presentation on Silverdale, but if you search 3 NOV, you will see it www.kitsap.gov/BOC_p/Pages/...
November 2, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Kitsap County commissioners will hear/see on Monday 3 NOV, and Central Kitsap CAC on Wednesday 5 NOV - DCD's update to Silverdale Regional Center planning.
I can't link directly to the presentation on Silverdale, but if you search 3 NOV, you will see it www.kitsap.gov/BOC_p/Pages/...
I can't link directly to the presentation on Silverdale, but if you search 3 NOV, you will see it www.kitsap.gov/BOC_p/Pages/...
"Is it just us, on this picnic?" Eyebrows up, hand outstretched.
She grabbed his outstretched hand and with both of hers and faced him directly, "Yes, well, us and a giant, pesky, dragon...who is also our ride. It was his idea after all."
#sff
She grabbed his outstretched hand and with both of hers and faced him directly, "Yes, well, us and a giant, pesky, dragon...who is also our ride. It was his idea after all."
#sff
November 2, 2025 at 12:22 AM
"Is it just us, on this picnic?" Eyebrows up, hand outstretched.
She grabbed his outstretched hand and with both of hers and faced him directly, "Yes, well, us and a giant, pesky, dragon...who is also our ride. It was his idea after all."
#sff
She grabbed his outstretched hand and with both of hers and faced him directly, "Yes, well, us and a giant, pesky, dragon...who is also our ride. It was his idea after all."
#sff
The question, always -
“who benefits?”
“who benefits?”
November 1, 2025 at 1:09 PM
The question, always -
“who benefits?”
“who benefits?”
'caregiver' and 'caretaker' are somehow synonymous
but...shouldn't they be antonymous?
but...shouldn't they be antonymous?
October 30, 2025 at 3:13 PM
'caregiver' and 'caretaker' are somehow synonymous
but...shouldn't they be antonymous?
but...shouldn't they be antonymous?
I'm working on a thing, but it is absolutely wild to me that a housing development that has faced public backlash for more than 20 years is still plodding forward
October 28, 2025 at 4:08 PM
I'm working on a thing, but it is absolutely wild to me that a housing development that has faced public backlash for more than 20 years is still plodding forward
While 1100 Perry looks like it’s still avail on commercial property sites, Kitsap Sun editor helps us know what’s planned - a local restaurant moving.
What's going on at 1100 Perry Ave in Bremerton Manette
www.kitsapsun.com/videos/news/...
What's going on at 1100 Perry Ave in Bremerton Manette
www.kitsapsun.com/videos/news/...
What's going on at this corner in Manette?
A former brewery at 1100 Perry Ave in Bremerton has been renovated, and a popular city business is moving in.
www.kitsapsun.com
October 28, 2025 at 3:15 AM
While 1100 Perry looks like it’s still avail on commercial property sites, Kitsap Sun editor helps us know what’s planned - a local restaurant moving.
What's going on at 1100 Perry Ave in Bremerton Manette
www.kitsapsun.com/videos/news/...
What's going on at 1100 Perry Ave in Bremerton Manette
www.kitsapsun.com/videos/news/...
when I see 'pedestrian v vehicle' or 'bicycle v vehicle' collision in reporting, it kinda breaks my brain.
This is not a versus; versus implies some kinda opportunity for winning on each side.
No way the pedestrian took on a vehicle.
This is not a versus; versus implies some kinda opportunity for winning on each side.
No way the pedestrian took on a vehicle.
October 27, 2025 at 3:49 AM
when I see 'pedestrian v vehicle' or 'bicycle v vehicle' collision in reporting, it kinda breaks my brain.
This is not a versus; versus implies some kinda opportunity for winning on each side.
No way the pedestrian took on a vehicle.
This is not a versus; versus implies some kinda opportunity for winning on each side.
No way the pedestrian took on a vehicle.
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Another way to help in WA, CA, OR, and ID is to bake bread or protein cookies with Community Loaves for donation to food banks. Location hubs are on the website. WA has a LOT of locations, approved recipes are provided, and discounted ingredients are available to purchase.
communityloaves.org
communityloaves.org
Community Loaves – We're Breader Together
communityloaves.org
October 27, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Another way to help in WA, CA, OR, and ID is to bake bread or protein cookies with Community Loaves for donation to food banks. Location hubs are on the website. WA has a LOT of locations, approved recipes are provided, and discounted ingredients are available to purchase.
communityloaves.org
communityloaves.org
important, "Research shows that about 45 percent of food pantry users are already on SNAP. So for many households, SNAP isn’t a standalone solution—it’s one link in a chain."
- data from a few years ago, can't find anything more recent gsas.harvard.edu/news/how-sna...
- data from a few years ago, can't find anything more recent gsas.harvard.edu/news/how-sna...
October 27, 2025 at 3:08 AM
important, "Research shows that about 45 percent of food pantry users are already on SNAP. So for many households, SNAP isn’t a standalone solution—it’s one link in a chain."
- data from a few years ago, can't find anything more recent gsas.harvard.edu/news/how-sna...
- data from a few years ago, can't find anything more recent gsas.harvard.edu/news/how-sna...
Go be a part of Silverdale future history. Community mosaic making at Lisa Stirrett glass studio today 25 Oct 2025 until 1730
October 25, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Go be a part of Silverdale future history. Community mosaic making at Lisa Stirrett glass studio today 25 Oct 2025 until 1730
I feel like we really missed an opportunity to provide covered bike parking here
October 24, 2025 at 2:04 PM
I feel like we really missed an opportunity to provide covered bike parking here
looking at job opportunities and absolutely shocked at how many senior level data science roles have stuff like "shows up to work" in required qualifications.
That feels more like 'floor' of any role.
Also, senior level data scientist who shows up to work looking for new role.
That feels more like 'floor' of any role.
Also, senior level data scientist who shows up to work looking for new role.
October 22, 2025 at 5:32 PM
looking at job opportunities and absolutely shocked at how many senior level data science roles have stuff like "shows up to work" in required qualifications.
That feels more like 'floor' of any role.
Also, senior level data scientist who shows up to work looking for new role.
That feels more like 'floor' of any role.
Also, senior level data scientist who shows up to work looking for new role.
just saw flix bus trips from SEA TAC to Spokane direct for $44. That's cheaper than my shuttle just around the sound and includes wifi and power at seats.
(this is not an ad)
(this is not an ad)
October 21, 2025 at 8:57 PM
just saw flix bus trips from SEA TAC to Spokane direct for $44. That's cheaper than my shuttle just around the sound and includes wifi and power at seats.
(this is not an ad)
(this is not an ad)
dear @wsdot.wa.gov - if there is not enough money to maintain roads and bridges we have, we should not make more. no new capacity. no new lanes.
October 21, 2025 at 5:45 PM
dear @wsdot.wa.gov - if there is not enough money to maintain roads and bridges we have, we should not make more. no new capacity. no new lanes.
listening into Kitsap Transit board meeting 21 OCT
first discussion item is to increase security.
sad to hear about ppl vandalizing/harming public transit facilities
first discussion item is to increase security.
sad to hear about ppl vandalizing/harming public transit facilities
October 21, 2025 at 3:48 PM
listening into Kitsap Transit board meeting 21 OCT
first discussion item is to increase security.
sad to hear about ppl vandalizing/harming public transit facilities
first discussion item is to increase security.
sad to hear about ppl vandalizing/harming public transit facilities
It’s weird watching all of these elctd folk talk up their anger/bill to ensure “this particular [agency/subagency] ppl get paid” but hundreds of thousand of ppl do invisible work that supports us even if we don’t see them at the airport or whatever.
October 21, 2025 at 3:31 PM
It’s weird watching all of these elctd folk talk up their anger/bill to ensure “this particular [agency/subagency] ppl get paid” but hundreds of thousand of ppl do invisible work that supports us even if we don’t see them at the airport or whatever.
Is this at all, like, concerning? I never looked at clearsky before yesterday. I took a picture to try to make sense of it and today, the top PDS are all less wild. Idk if these swings are normal
October 20, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Is this at all, like, concerning? I never looked at clearsky before yesterday. I took a picture to try to make sense of it and today, the top PDS are all less wild. Idk if these swings are normal
Possibly related to my last post, you know where you can easily search newspaper archives for things? Via your local library's online services. Absolutely delightful - just went to KRL (I 💙 KRL) website, online services, newspapers - and now I have 40 relevant old articles downloaded in .txt
October 18, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Possibly related to my last post, you know where you can easily search newspaper archives for things? Via your local library's online services. Absolutely delightful - just went to KRL (I 💙 KRL) website, online services, newspapers - and now I have 40 relevant old articles downloaded in .txt