Andrea
@mamasgotkids.bsky.social
Endlessly curious about history (Early America, Medieval England, Renaissance Italy), art, hiking and DIY. MLA & Museum Studies. Currently: Phoenix
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If senior officers carry out what Trump is threatening against NATO, “the officers and enlisted people below them will likely obey the chain of command”—and “such an outcome would be a tragedy, and potentially a global catastrophe,” @radiofreetom.bsky.social argues. theatln.tc/OtxpMxan
January 20, 2026 at 2:00 PM
If senior officers carry out what Trump is threatening against NATO, “the officers and enlisted people below them will likely obey the chain of command”—and “such an outcome would be a tragedy, and potentially a global catastrophe,” @radiofreetom.bsky.social argues. theatln.tc/OtxpMxan
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I don't much like the title, but the is article very much worth reading.
On organization and cooperation going on in and between blue states, to make federal intervention of many kinds unnecessary.
medium.com/@carmitage/i...
On organization and cooperation going on in and between blue states, to make federal intervention of many kinds unnecessary.
medium.com/@carmitage/i...
It’s Time for Americans to Start Talking About “Soft Secession”
Blue states are finally learning what red states have known all along: you don’t need federal permission to govern.
medium.com
January 10, 2026 at 3:33 AM
I don't much like the title, but the is article very much worth reading.
On organization and cooperation going on in and between blue states, to make federal intervention of many kinds unnecessary.
medium.com/@carmitage/i...
On organization and cooperation going on in and between blue states, to make federal intervention of many kinds unnecessary.
medium.com/@carmitage/i...
Attempting to make an appt with a rheumatologist in AZ. My current dr sent my office notes and labs. They now want a referral from my WA primary care dr who did not diagnose me with lupus nor does she treat me for lupus. And the insurance info has to match even tho I was required to get NEW AZ ins
a rabbit from the secret life of pets is angry and says `` i 'm sorry ... what ? ''
ALT: a rabbit from the secret life of pets is angry and says `` i 'm sorry ... what ? ''
media.tenor.com
September 12, 2024 at 5:51 PM
Attempting to make an appt with a rheumatologist in AZ. My current dr sent my office notes and labs. They now want a referral from my WA primary care dr who did not diagnose me with lupus nor does she treat me for lupus. And the insurance info has to match even tho I was required to get NEW AZ ins
Is anyone a jazz aficionado? I’m taking a class on Miles Davis and have zero jazz experience. I’m looking for any good listening guides for his songs.
September 10, 2024 at 6:16 PM
Is anyone a jazz aficionado? I’m taking a class on Miles Davis and have zero jazz experience. I’m looking for any good listening guides for his songs.
I’m so glad it was the kid who opened the utensils drawer and found the spider in the measuring cup. I’m so done with spiders.
So done.
So done.
September 8, 2024 at 7:50 PM
I’m so glad it was the kid who opened the utensils drawer and found the spider in the measuring cup. I’m so done with spiders.
So done.
So done.
In case anyone was wondering, deconstructing IKEA bookshelves is just as much fun as putting them together.
September 7, 2024 at 10:26 PM
In case anyone was wondering, deconstructing IKEA bookshelves is just as much fun as putting them together.
Liberty is already advertising their beauty advent calendars.
It September 4th.
It September 4th.
September 4, 2024 at 7:08 PM
Liberty is already advertising their beauty advent calendars.
It September 4th.
It September 4th.
We just had our 5th ‘Guest Room Reservation’ for the new house in Arizona.
We haven’t even moved in yet.
We haven’t even moved in yet.
September 4, 2024 at 6:13 PM
We just had our 5th ‘Guest Room Reservation’ for the new house in Arizona.
We haven’t even moved in yet.
We haven’t even moved in yet.
The famous steakhouse my family has been going to for 40 years is on fire. It is a treasured part of N Idaho history. We just had dinner there last weekend. They are grandfathered in and have almost no fire prevention measures in the restaurant. ☹️ so gutted.
September 2, 2024 at 8:19 PM
The famous steakhouse my family has been going to for 40 years is on fire. It is a treasured part of N Idaho history. We just had dinner there last weekend. They are grandfathered in and have almost no fire prevention measures in the restaurant. ☹️ so gutted.
Today was the first time since 2006 I did not put a child on a bus. 🚌
It is also officially fall as today in Seattle it is 55 degrees.
It is also officially fall as today in Seattle it is 55 degrees.
August 27, 2024 at 6:30 PM
Today was the first time since 2006 I did not put a child on a bus. 🚌
It is also officially fall as today in Seattle it is 55 degrees.
It is also officially fall as today in Seattle it is 55 degrees.
My fall class uploaded into canvas today. I might have misjudged whether this will be an easy-ish class. We have 432 pages of ‘light’ reading this week (Plato and Aristotle). And I’m spending 5 hours driving home from visiting family today.
It’s going to be a busy week. #fallsemester #gradschool
It’s going to be a busy week. #fallsemester #gradschool
August 26, 2024 at 2:47 PM
My fall class uploaded into canvas today. I might have misjudged whether this will be an easy-ish class. We have 432 pages of ‘light’ reading this week (Plato and Aristotle). And I’m spending 5 hours driving home from visiting family today.
It’s going to be a busy week. #fallsemester #gradschool
It’s going to be a busy week. #fallsemester #gradschool
I put a hold on my mail because I was going out of town this weekend.
So USPS delivered all 4 packages to my front door anyway. If someone decides to steal my stuff I hope they like my new 🤓, those picture moving boxes, my daughters college present and my new dress.
So USPS delivered all 4 packages to my front door anyway. If someone decides to steal my stuff I hope they like my new 🤓, those picture moving boxes, my daughters college present and my new dress.
August 25, 2024 at 7:13 PM
I put a hold on my mail because I was going out of town this weekend.
So USPS delivered all 4 packages to my front door anyway. If someone decides to steal my stuff I hope they like my new 🤓, those picture moving boxes, my daughters college present and my new dress.
So USPS delivered all 4 packages to my front door anyway. If someone decides to steal my stuff I hope they like my new 🤓, those picture moving boxes, my daughters college present and my new dress.
The Boyfriend gets the keys to the new house in AZ. Goes to the house. Takes a picture of said keys, sends it to me in Seattle, and then leaves.
I literally get one picture of my new house. A picture of the keys.
He needs to work on this relationship.
I literally get one picture of my new house. A picture of the keys.
He needs to work on this relationship.
August 21, 2024 at 12:22 AM
The Boyfriend gets the keys to the new house in AZ. Goes to the house. Takes a picture of said keys, sends it to me in Seattle, and then leaves.
I literally get one picture of my new house. A picture of the keys.
He needs to work on this relationship.
I literally get one picture of my new house. A picture of the keys.
He needs to work on this relationship.
Wait time to see a rheumatologist in
Seattle: 4-6 months.
Phoenix: 1-2 months.
Seattle: 4-6 months.
Phoenix: 1-2 months.
August 19, 2024 at 8:13 PM
Wait time to see a rheumatologist in
Seattle: 4-6 months.
Phoenix: 1-2 months.
Seattle: 4-6 months.
Phoenix: 1-2 months.
Closing is in less than 48 hours. The builder has fixed nothing in an entire house full of things that must get fixed by Tuesday at 1 pm.
This is fun when you are 1,300 miles away.
This is fun when you are 1,300 miles away.
August 18, 2024 at 4:56 PM
Closing is in less than 48 hours. The builder has fixed nothing in an entire house full of things that must get fixed by Tuesday at 1 pm.
This is fun when you are 1,300 miles away.
This is fun when you are 1,300 miles away.
Flying back to Seattle this morning. Next time I see Arizona I will pulling into my driveway. #40daystogo
August 14, 2024 at 1:13 PM
Flying back to Seattle this morning. Next time I see Arizona I will pulling into my driveway. #40daystogo
Spent the morning at the new house today going over things that need to be addressed. As we were driving out of the neighborhood I saw 3 Trump flags on neighbors houses.
I knew where I was moving to but it’s gonna be a long 3 months. #HarrisWalz
I knew where I was moving to but it’s gonna be a long 3 months. #HarrisWalz
August 13, 2024 at 10:12 PM
Spent the morning at the new house today going over things that need to be addressed. As we were driving out of the neighborhood I saw 3 Trump flags on neighbors houses.
I knew where I was moving to but it’s gonna be a long 3 months. #HarrisWalz
I knew where I was moving to but it’s gonna be a long 3 months. #HarrisWalz
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August 12, 2024 at 7:47 PM
Well. There are almost no words that wouldn’t require sensors regarding that home inspection. The inspector couldn’t even complete it because of the outside still being painted, and we spotted so many appalling issues that need to be addressed we may not even be buying this house.
August 12, 2024 at 8:16 PM
Well. There are almost no words that wouldn’t require sensors regarding that home inspection. The inspector couldn’t even complete it because of the outside still being painted, and we spotted so many appalling issues that need to be addressed we may not even be buying this house.
Sitting on the patio, drinking coffee, listening to the woodpecker and quail talking, watching the jackrabbits run by and admiring the blue skies and saguaros.
#almostHome #arizona
#almostHome #arizona
August 12, 2024 at 2:38 PM
Sitting on the patio, drinking coffee, listening to the woodpecker and quail talking, watching the jackrabbits run by and admiring the blue skies and saguaros.
#almostHome #arizona
#almostHome #arizona
Thank you Delta Airlines for the 38 minutes on the runway waiting our turn to take off only to go back to the gate because YOU DIDNT LOAD THE LUGGAGE.
FFS. #deltaairlines #seattle
FFS. #deltaairlines #seattle
August 11, 2024 at 5:39 PM
Thank you Delta Airlines for the 38 minutes on the runway waiting our turn to take off only to go back to the gate because YOU DIDNT LOAD THE LUGGAGE.
FFS. #deltaairlines #seattle
FFS. #deltaairlines #seattle
My last summer semester as a grad student is finished.
I have two weeks off until fall semester starts.
I’m gonna party*
*by packing my house, traveling to Arizona to give away all my money to the mortgage people, and sending my child off to college.
I have two weeks off until fall semester starts.
I’m gonna party*
*by packing my house, traveling to Arizona to give away all my money to the mortgage people, and sending my child off to college.
August 9, 2024 at 6:08 PM
My last summer semester as a grad student is finished.
I have two weeks off until fall semester starts.
I’m gonna party*
*by packing my house, traveling to Arizona to give away all my money to the mortgage people, and sending my child off to college.
I have two weeks off until fall semester starts.
I’m gonna party*
*by packing my house, traveling to Arizona to give away all my money to the mortgage people, and sending my child off to college.
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At a time when the right is censoring and whitewashing American history, the left has a social studies teacher running for the Vice Presidency.
Knowledge, education, and historical context for the win.
I'm good with that.
Knowledge, education, and historical context for the win.
I'm good with that.
August 6, 2024 at 5:17 PM
At a time when the right is censoring and whitewashing American history, the left has a social studies teacher running for the Vice Presidency.
Knowledge, education, and historical context for the win.
I'm good with that.
Knowledge, education, and historical context for the win.
I'm good with that.