Lynn Lipinski

Kurt Vonnegut tells his wife he's going out to buy an envelope: "Oh, she says, well, you're not a poor man. You know, why don't you go online and buy a hundred envelopes and put them in the closet? And so I pretend not to hear her. And go out to get an envelope because I'm going to have a hell of a good time in the process of buying one envelope. I meet a lot of people. And see some great looking babies. And a fire engine goes by. And I give them the thumbs up. And I'll ask a woman what kind of dog that is. And, and I don't know. The moral of the story is — we're here on Earth to fart around And, of course, the computers will do us out of that. And what the computer people don't realize, or they don't care, is we're dancing animals. You know, we love to move around. And it's like we're not supposed to dance at all anymore."

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Burbank Middle-Schooler Aims to Bring Birthday Joy to Kids Displaced by Fires Burbank student creates birthday project for kids displaced by devastating fires.

There are nice kids doing nice things out there. My latest for #MyBurbankNews #burbank

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I need to know if you nailed this in one draft or if it took more time

A anthropomorphized PopTart holding a sign reading Follow Your Dreams is about to be incinerated in a giant toaster.

Your last saved meme is your moral philosophy

How much of people’s current anxiety is based on being afraid to ask for help because someone will mean-post their annoyance about you?

This is going to be an epic fact for #cawater trivia night

I feel like I should have seen this coming given anti-vax, anti-pasteurization, etc. and yet I am surprised nonetheless

Welcome to Bluesky #cawater!!

I’d love to read a follow-up on the behind-the-scenes negotiations that turned the Delta Conveyance vote from split to 98.7% in favor—including yes votes from former no voters. That shift is a story in itself!

A 450-Mile Journey to Find Burbank's Water Supply Why Northern California water pours out of your Burbank tap—and why the Delta Conveyance Project matters.

Read the story here:

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💧 Tomorrow, MWD votes on $150M for the Delta Conveyance Project, a key step to modernizing CA’s water system. This impacts all of us, especially State Water Project-reliant communities like #Burbank.

I wrote about it for myBurbankNews—give it a read, comment & share! #DeltaConveyance

If the sleek, towering Hoover Dam is the perfect red lipstick in a chic silver case, then the massive Oroville Dam is the humble wedge sponge—blending seamlessly into the landscape, unglamorous but just as effective. #killyourdarlings #RIPbestline #writeandrewrite

A 450-Mile Journey to Find Burbank's Water Supply Why Northern California water pours out of your Burbank tap—and why the Delta Conveyance Project matters.

Water rights, stormwater management, and the Delta Conveyance Project: they’re all connected to Burbank’s future. 🌎

Want to understand why we can’t just “catch the rain” and what it means for your water bill, local businesses, and sustainability efforts? myburbank.com/a-450-mile-j...

Did you know? Burbank doesn’t have the rights to capture the rainwater running down its streets during storms. 💧

This surprising fact has big implications for water sustainability—and it’s one reason why the Delta Conveyance Project matters.

More on this in my latest piece for MyBurbank 👇

I like where you’re headed with this comment, my friend. I can sometimes read a room really well 🪄🦄 but I really want to move objects with my mind

Next up on Thanksgiving reading list was this warm hug of a book by the author of The Midnight Library. In it a 72yo gains magical powers and helps save Ibiza from an environmentally destructive hotel. 💚 I want magic powers so badly

My favorite part was when Lewis stood in SBF’s office writing a list of everything on the crypto billionaire’s desk: a canister of Morton salt, a pillow and blanket, playing cards, 3 pairs of chopsticks, 2 new iPhones still in the box, mosquito repellent and docs for signature

My Thanksgiving of reading started off with Michael Lewis’s bio piece on Sam Bankman-Fried. Engrossing, complex, interesting. Not a hagiography as people accused him of writing

A period in my late 20s, when the plan I had for my life evaporated and I had to start again. Painful to face what felt like a black hole sucking me in, but I’m so much happier now.

Just so you know, if you ever get an email from me at 8:00 a.m., it’s because I wrote it the night before at 9:00 p.m. and scheduled it to look like I work regular hours. BlueSky, where is the schedule feature? 🤞

Airlines used to provide free playing cards on flights, among other amenities; however yesterday I paid $8 for Southwest Air’s slow WiFi. Is this what’s meant by late stage capitalism

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Thanks for including me! Looks like a great group of creative, amazing women!

What I hear you saying is that pre meeting work is 🔑 key

Running a meeting is supposed to be about listening and synthesizing more, and talking less. But when I’m in charge it's so tempting to talk more! How do you resist the temptation to over-share your opinions when running a meeting and find a way to solicit more conversation from the participants?

Sign Up for Burbank Holiday Baskets by Nov 22 Spread holiday cheer by sponsoring or receiving a gift-filled basket this season!

Please pass this news along. Burbank and BUSD families in need can sign up for free holiday gifts and groceries by November 22. You never know who needs the help this holiday season. myburbank.com/sign-up-for-...

Are public comment periods effective anymore? I'm reflecting on watching various local agencies (City of L.A. comes to mind) conducting these periods of public comment and wondering if it's time to look at a new way of collecting input, via polls, online forums, etc.

Delta Conveyance: It's Time for Infrastructure Investment - Southern California Water Coalition Learn why the Southern California Water Coalition is fighting for an "All-of-the-Above" water strategy, with Delta Conveyance at its core.

Read Charley’s blog #deltaconveyance here: socalwater.org/delta-convey...

SoCal Water Coalition Exec Dir Charley Wilson makes some great points about #DeltaConveyance at today’s MWD workshop, comparing it to investments in your house. 🏠 #cawater

💦 Proud of Charley Wilson for championing our water future at today's MWD #DeltaConveyance workshop! His insights and leadership are invaluable in SoCal's water resilience. Let's support this critical cause! #ProudColleague #deltaconveyance #cawater #SecureOurWaterFuture #socalwatercoalition