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Alexis B

@alexiskatb.bsky.social

Singer, artist, writer. A tea drinkin', cat pettin', fascism fightin' nerd in the PNW. She/They.

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Wish I’d gotten better pictures, but I was so busy waving and building community! Everyone was so nice and just as thrilled as me to find support and sanity and GUTS out here. And waaaay fewer shouts/middle fingers/coal rollers than I expected. Excellent day all around!

19.10.2025 01:22 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

For context, I live in the most conservative area of purple SW WA, in a city with β€˜a bit’ of a Christian Nationalist issue. A couple weeks ago there was a CK vigil on this same corner (w/ fewer people, but who’s counting)β€”as is their right, but they seem to forget that fact when it’s not them. πŸ™„

19.10.2025 01:22 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A group of protesters on the corner of an intersection, waving signs and American flags. One person is dressed as a banana.

A group of protesters on the corner of an intersection, waving signs and American flags. One person is dressed as a banana.

Another group of protesters on the opposite corner, also holding signs and American flags. Over here, one person was dressed as a purple unicorn.

Another group of protesters on the opposite corner, also holding signs and American flags. Over here, one person was dressed as a purple unicorn.

Frog Army! Zoomed in photo of a protester in an inflatable frog costume across the street.

Frog Army! Zoomed in photo of a protester in an inflatable frog costume across the street.

So proud of my conservative little hometown! About 500 people lined Main Street, with tons of supportive honking and waving from passing cars. I usually head down to Vancouver or PDX for rallies/protests, so I was a little concerned what might happen out here…gives me hope!

19.10.2025 01:22 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

lol, same here. I posted a picture of my lunch in PDX and suddenly I feel like a famous resistance fighter.

16.10.2025 06:22 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I did notice they were out of some the specialty sushi at Koji’s…it’s gettin’ rough out there.

16.10.2025 00:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Looking out onto a quiet intersection in Portland from inside Case Study coffee shop.

Looking out onto a quiet intersection in Portland from inside Case Study coffee shop.

A photo from across the street facing Powell’s Books in Portland. Sizzle Pie pizza place is right across the intersection.

A photo from across the street facing Powell’s Books in Portland. Sizzle Pie pizza place is right across the intersection.

A bowl of kitsunetoji udon at Koji Osakaya in Portland. Thick white noodles in broth topped with fried tofu, beaten egg, green onion, and a fish cake slice.

A bowl of kitsunetoji udon at Koji Osakaya in Portland. Thick white noodles in broth topped with fried tofu, beaten egg, green onion, and a fish cake slice.

The corner entrance of H Mart Korean grocery store. The street is tree-lined and peaceful.

The corner entrance of H Mart Korean grocery store. The street is tree-lined and peaceful.

Geeetings from War-Torn Portland! (Where there are no stores left, yet somehow I still managed to drop 300 bucks.)

16.10.2025 00:34 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Three people in inflatable frog suits, standing outside the Portland ICE facility at night. Caption is Exodus 8:2-6, β€œ"But if you refuse to let them go, I will plague your whole country with frogs...
The frogs shall come up on you and on your people and on all your officials."

Three people in inflatable frog suits, standing outside the Portland ICE facility at night. Caption is Exodus 8:2-6, β€œ"But if you refuse to let them go, I will plague your whole country with frogs... The frogs shall come up on you and on your people and on all your officials."

Amen. 🐸

14.10.2025 02:58 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Sending good vibes. Take good care!

13.10.2025 17:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Well then you’re off to an amazing start. I love the way you captured the light and shadow!

11.10.2025 02:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

That pumpkin is really beautiful! Is it in acrylic?

11.10.2025 01:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Whatever that praying means for you, get it done. That includes scientifically cheering for her wellbeing. Don’t fuss about it, just make good thoughts for a good woman.

07.10.2025 23:32 β€” πŸ‘ 562    πŸ” 181    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 5
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Yay, it’s leaf close-up season! My walks this time of year are always like twice as long because I have to take a picture every cool looking leaf.

06.10.2025 00:20 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Clement the Tea Pet (a little clay monster-like creature with a greyish purple body and little beige horns) sitting in the crook of a maple tree branch.

Clement the Tea Pet (a little clay monster-like creature with a greyish purple body and little beige horns) sitting in the crook of a maple tree branch.

Looking up at maple tree leaves: half are turning orange and red, half are still green.

Looking up at maple tree leaves: half are turning orange and red, half are still green.

Close up of a wild carrot flower cluster (tiny white flowers).

Close up of a wild carrot flower cluster (tiny white flowers).

Close up of a maple leaf beginning to change color. The edges are bright red while the middle is still green.

Close up of a maple leaf beginning to change color. The edges are bright red while the middle is still green.

Took Clement the Tea Pet (and my partner D, as well) out for a nice autumn walk…ended up having a long chat w/ some neighbors we’ve only greeted in passing and discovered we’re like-minded comrades. Community building FTW!

06.10.2025 00:20 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Oh yes, it’s exactly what I needed! 🩷 (btw, will y be at the Samhain Witches Market in Kirkland this month? I’m looking forward to making a long overdue trip up north for it!)

05.10.2025 20:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Teatime, 165 miles apart!

05.10.2025 20:50 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A pair of tarot cards from a version of the RWS deck: the nine of swords and the king of cups.

A pair of tarot cards from a version of the RWS deck: the nine of swords and the king of cups.

And check out that β€œwhat’s happening/so what do I do about it” card pairing. Hoo boy.

05.10.2025 20:23 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
The usual tea tray set up, today with a small brown tea pot and a light purple ombrΓ© cup filled with reddish brown tea.

The usual tea tray set up, today with a small brown tea pot and a light purple ombrΓ© cup filled with reddish brown tea.

Brewing up some unsmoked Lapsang from @fridaytea.com, because I need some beauty and joy in the face of all the *incoherent omg-what-is-happening noises*

It’s like the tea version of a comforting bowl of steaming ramen on a cold day. 🩷

05.10.2025 20:23 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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It’s National Poetry Day.

The greatest poem in the English language.

05.10.2025 11:56 β€” πŸ‘ 434    πŸ” 122    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

After 45 minutes of relentless bad news posts, this little guy legit made me all teary eyed. πŸ₯Ή

05.10.2025 17:03 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I don’t know about y’all, but we’re spending an exciting Saturday night deep cleaning the washing machine’s entire detergent/softener mechanism.

Nothing says America’s Date Night like β€œWell, there’s your smell.”

05.10.2025 02:48 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Im So Jealous Jealous GIF Alt: I’m a little jelly gif: a small red gelatin with the animated caption β€œI’m a little jelly.”
04.10.2025 20:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

And because I’m a well-rounded, equal opportunity nerd, I gave equal time to an early Judaism rabbit hole this afternoon (with a side of Baha’i, because there was a link and I must click).

01.10.2025 20:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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a little girl is asking why not both while standing in a kitchen . Alt: a little girl is asking why not both while standing in a kitchen .

After staying up past 3am going down a research rabbit hole re:early Christianity, I’m starting to wonder where the line is between β€œI’m a Spiritual Person” and β€œI’m an AuDHD person with a special interest in religion”.

01.10.2025 20:48 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Condensation on a glass and wood table in the shape of a smiley face. (Yes, really. C’mon, don’t take this away from me.)

Condensation on a glass and wood table in the shape of a smiley face. (Yes, really. C’mon, don’t take this away from me.)

My can of fizzy water left me a smiley face. Sometimes you just gotta make the most of what goofy little joys you can find.

30.09.2025 23:50 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Raindrops on a patch of clover

Raindrops on a patch of clover

A close up shot of raindrops on clover leaves

A close up shot of raindrops on clover leaves

An even closer macro shot of raindrops on a few clover leaves.

An even closer macro shot of raindrops on a few clover leaves.

Yay, a proper cool fall rain! Which means a hundred middling photos of one of my favorite subjects: raindrops on plants.

29.09.2025 22:00 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Hope you’re having an amazing time!! Sorry to miss it, but looking forward to seeing you next month!

28.09.2025 21:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A cool bug on the side of my car, in shades of brown, tan and umber, kind of oval in shape with long antenna and legs, and a pretty mosaic-like pattern on its back.

A cool bug on the side of my car, in shades of brown, tan and umber, kind of oval in shape with long antenna and legs, and a pretty mosaic-like pattern on its back.

(And the reason I missed tea festival, besides this cold, is because I had rehearsal…where I made this little bug friend and then learned some facts about the Western Conifer Seed Bug.)

28.09.2025 20:59 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Tea tray set up with light green gaiwan filled with wet tea leaves, and a cup filled with very pale yellow tea.

Tea tray set up with light green gaiwan filled with wet tea leaves, and a cup filled with very pale yellow tea.

Sad to miss NW Tea Festival this weekend, but probably for the best since I have that Post-Cold Cough and I feel like a public menace. πŸ˜…

(Tea is Milk & Honey oolong from Floating Leaves.)

28.09.2025 20:59 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
My tea tray set up, with a small tea pot filled with wet leaf and a light purple to white ombrΓ© tea cup with hand painted pinkish flowers filled with dark reddish brown tea.

My tea tray set up, with a small tea pot filled with wet leaf and a light purple to white ombrΓ© tea cup with hand painted pinkish flowers filled with dark reddish brown tea.

Celebrating a return to tea with my very favorite Yan Hong from @white2tea.bsky.social!

Been down for the count all week with a cold…last one was pre-Covid and I forgot how miserable a plain ol’ cold is. (Will kinda miss the nightly dreams from the NyQuil Cinematic Universe, however.)

26.09.2025 21:04 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I made/ate classic midwestern cheesy hashbrown casserole for the first time, and it was…actually really good! Especially nice on top of steamed broccoli (so I can still feel like a vaguely responsible adult).

22.09.2025 20:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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