Accidental Retiree

also, a tourist asked to take a selfie with my friend and me (his phone, alas) & then goes “would love to stay but I’ve got to go to the pot store!”

so Portland is very much alive

I deleted my Facebook and Instagram accounts and have been reading more books while reducing my stress level at the same time. Reading > Doom Scrolling.

For over a week now, these helicopters have been flying over our usually quiet Portland suburb.

#portland #yourtaxdollarsatwork

I saw some over on Reddit, maybe try a search over there.

It's wild that any of these things are even considered remotely controversial.

We truly do live in the DUMBEST TIMELINE.
#idiocracy #firehim

It's ALWAYS been a scam. It's only ever been about him and his needs.

Well, that was always the whole point.

And we still can't get decent healthcare ...

My (accidental) retirement story - Part 2 The Great Unraveling

Part 2 of how I would up early Retired:

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Have always loved this hairstyle on you. :)

Oh hey there you are! I forgot you were over here on BlueSky for a sec. So glad I don't have to miss your wigs!

The constant helicopters and planes circling around SW Portland are the talk of the town. I can hear them from my suburb too, day and night for days now. 🙄

Your tax dollars at work!

#healthcarenotwarfare #standwithportland

Republicans Run 8 of America’s 10 Poorest States. Maybe They Should Stop. The correlation between party control and state prosperity is hardly unsurprising for people paying attention.

Republicans Run 8 of America’s 10 Poorest States. Maybe They Should Stop.
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I've officially pulled the plug on Facebook and Instagram. Should have done it years ago, they are absolute garbage now.

First time meeting: #AGoodPlace

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“I think the only thing that moves the needle here… is some sort of national economic strike.”

@profgalloway.com proposes using consumer power to push back against autocracy.

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