Candice Bennett

Y’all. We’ve had snow before. Even in the past 8 weeks. What is this behavior DC? Do you think you won’t see groceries again before April? #snowmageddon2026

Same! CWG is the only part of WaPo I miss.

A chocolate mousse cake decorated to look like a frozen lake with Penguins posing, including one that has fallen on the ice.

This cake from Paris Baguette was a total charmer at Christmas Dinner today. We’ve saved the penguins, because they were just too cute.

A 2-ft high lavender Christmas tree decorated with purple lights and purple and silver ornaments

I’ve waited my whole life to have a space and a justification to put up a purple Christmas tree. This was the year. I have no regrets.

November 21, 2025 Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the Ukrainian people today.

"Not only does this agreement sell out Ukraine and Europe for the benefit of Russia—which attacked Ukraine—it explicitly separates the U.S. from NATO, a long-time goal of Russia’s president Vladimir Putin."
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Great lesson from a great teacher.

Picture of an iced peppermint mocha from Paris Baguette

It’s a new day in Virginia. Have to celebrate.

This group of women. 💙 Look closely, and you’ll spy the Governor-elect of Virginia in the back! Me? I think my forehead is in the middle next to Lindsey’s.

Is there anyone left at WaPo?

Republicans, get to work.

Republicans don't need a single democrat to keep the government open. If the government shuts down, it's because republicans want it to.

Sign saying “empathy” posted on an electrical pole.

We need more of this. Spotted in #alxva

Log Cabin Republicans Disrupted Yasmin Williams’s Kennedy Center Performance - Washingtonian Staffers say center president Ric Grenell's office set aside passes for the group, which booed and heckled the musician.

Please support Yasmin Williams, a local musician who is talented and generous with her time. She supported my non profit during COVID with a virtual performance for our donors. She’s just a lovely, kind person. www.washingtonian.com/2025/09/23/l...

Amigurumi Hellow Kitty in a glitter pumpkin costume

Halloween Hello Kitty. Because I need a timeline cleanse. #thewoobles

T-shirt quilt

A block in a finished quilt, showing of the design “sassy” spelled out.

A t-shirt quilt finish for me. I love my new “sassy” quilting design.

Timeline cleanse

Owls Point Lighthouse

The bay near Belfast, Maine

Moose crossing sign in Maine

A welcome to Maine sign

Timeline cleanse. Maine was gorgeous last week.

Republicans just blocked the chance for a full vote in Congress to release the Epstein files. They’re banking on people not paying attention.

These cowards care more about protecting billionaire pedophiles than doing their jobs.

"How Are the Very Rich Feeling About New York’s Next Mayor?"

A Dramatic Reading of The Recent New York Times Dispatch from the Hamptons.

Presented by The Gilded Age's Morgan Spector.

Bluesky needs a sad face response emoji.

I literally just renewed my subscription before this news came out. I will happily put them in the bad place with WaPo if this proceeds.

Did Will Smith really generate a crowd with AI?

Me too!

4 skeins of rainbow yarn in “Spades”

4 yarn cakes of “Spades” colored yarn

My latest squishy mail from @yarnbaby.bsky.social caked up so pretty! #yarn

Someone needed to say it.

A shot of the stage with the logo for Joan Jett and the Blackhearts

A shot of the stage while Joan Jett is playing and the backdrop illuminates in pink with a black heart.

Third year in a row to catch the indefatigable Joan Jett!

Just so we are clear, we are in the midst of a massive COVID outbreak in the DMV. But it’s not being reported and no one knows if and when the fall vaccine is coming out.

Texas can't put the Ten Commandments in certain school districts' classrooms, judge says A federal judge has temporarily blocked Texas from requiring nearly a dozen public school districts across the state to post the Ten Commandments in every classroom.

If Ken Paxton wants to call the 10 Commandments the basis for our "moral heritage" he would do well to go back to Bible study himself and maybe practice a little of what he dictates to others.

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Democratic Texas lawmaker passes 24-hour mark on state House floor after refusing GOP demand for law enforcement escort | CNN Politics Democratic Texas state Rep. Nicole Collier has now spent over 24 hours on the Texas House floor in protest after refusing a Republican demand to be placed under the watch of the state Department of Public Safety.

Forcing lawmakers you disagree with to comply with 24/7 police surveillance is a gross civil liberties violation.

President Trump and his allies in Texas will stop at nothing to silence voters of color, including targeting the elected officials who represent them.

Good grief this is awful branding.