BRCHaus

Succinct!

I think a lot about the chance we had at the start of COVID to finally become a more compassionate, collectivist nation, and how profoundly we were failed not only by the sociopathic greed of the ruling class but by each other.

It doesn’t mean we won’t get there, but the lost opportunity haunts me.

So the GOP negotiating tactic is if Democrats don't agree to take away ACA heath insurance subsidies for 20 million Americans they'll STARVE 40 million Americans. Tell me again how the GOP is the "PRO Life" party. SMH.

Middle age is primarily about opening a new kitchen sponge and going "this is much better"

30 days after our move, the final two pieces are done:
- demand letter sent to former landlord to claw back more of our exhorbitant security deposit after paltry initial refund deposited
- new dual reclining loveseat delivered! (Yep, we finally caved to the "we're getting old" vibe...)

We served 583 plates of spaghetti tonight before closing the doors. Volunteers and staff are running to keep up as guests also need clothing, shelter referrals, and pet food. With SNAP cuts and furloughs ahead, we need your support. Donate at BlanchetHouse.org or GiveGuide.org Nov. 1.

Amazon is helping fund a $300 million build of a ballroom for the White House.

Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.

They are not the same.

I want there to be consequences for lying and I want a government that doesn't lie and I feel like that is not too much to ask.

Thank you! They're also pretty calm & confident, so I'm taking my cues from them.

Every congressperson should donate their weekly paycheck to the district’s food bank until this shut down ends. If they aren’t working they don’t deserve to get paid.

Take it, take it!

You can't bring seeds with you? I would...

Agree on Creekside + they give back to local community & BBQ is Mr. BRC endorsed.

And then there's what's out in the yard: fresh thyme, chives, sage.

Just pulled the rosemary inside for the winter. (Chives in a long planter next to thyme, will come back next year...)

We have an entire cupboard dedicated to our spices. Plus a pullout drawer for the baby Penzey's jars.

Penzey's FTW!

Mr BRC just figured out (with my help) how to check out ebooks from our library. He's now head-down in well-loved glider, reading on his tablet.

I'm across the room on heated Poang chair. Lights down, jazz low & soft, candles lit.

New dual reclining loveseat arrives Thu.

We're hunkering in.

Someone needs to tell MSNBC to cut him loose.

We change channel whenever 'ol folksy gasbag" comes on -- and we're his peers!

(I've sent feedback already.)

We have air filtration in place & good ventilation if we're able to open windows.

Our place still smells like "people who cook from scratch at home" live here. Kitchen clean, food's not out, but there's olfactory hints/memories.

Husband (chief cook) revels & takes pride in the vibe he created.

I can sign on to that.

If I were running the DNC, there would be Democratic Party sponsored food relief banks across the country right now that specifically welcomed anyone regardless of party affiliation.

Along with the food, there could be voter registration and links to runforsomething.net

Never did buy from either Chick-fil-A or Hobby Lobby. Knew already they didn't value my own family values.

Oh! Also loved their drive up, stay in car order pickup.

I shopped with them *in spite of* locking up the stuff.

Also checkout challenges in stores - either not enough full serve or no self serve, for ex.

What had me shop there?
- cheap prices + Target Red Card 5% off diapers for grandkid
- supporting a DEI company

Costco filled the diaper gap.

I might consider returning with your plan.

Zero chance with their plan.

IKR?

OTOH, I was reminded yet again that I will NEVER shop at Macy's again. Ever ever.

"What's going on with these refs and this ga--"

Listen: it's a game where the Oregon Ducks of *Eugene, Oregon* are paying tribute to the Grateful Dead. We spiked everything. It's what Walton would have wanted. 🦆

Yep. Zero pity.

I read earlier that the most popular chant is aimed at the rooftop crowds - "jump, jump, jump!"

My pacifist ass LOVES. THIS.

"Welcome to the PacNW, mfers!"