Stephanie Elms

Yes…AVA (stands for Alexandria VA) is the listserv previously known as Beverly Hills. That is where the blood mobile discussion is happening. The screen shot I shared is from the convo happening on the Rosemont listserv (the original one, not the new “official” one). I love Alexandria. ❤️

TIL that is Arlington! 😂

It would mean wading into the Rosemont listserv (or the AVA listserv depending on which convo you want to join!)…sure you want to go there?

Ha! How would that work though? On street parking is owned by the city, right? And doesn’t “belong” to any particular property owner?

I just hate that there is an assumption that the city is working in bad faith or trying to work against its residents. But I’m probably fighting a losing battle. 😂

Also trying to figure out if there is a way to point out that there is no such thing as on street parking requirements for developers…

Probably still wouldn’t hurt. Just reply to Becky’s message & add a “me too!” 😉 I’m noodling on a reply to Pam (who I think is coming from a good place) who thinks that bike lanes are good but that we just need to find a way that doesn’t make people angry & turn people against them. Bless her heart.

I know! I do think it’s important for folks to see not everyone that lives there thinks it’s a bad idea.

I think I’m getting ready to go round 2 on the blood mobile issue because her assertions that it would not be possible if it can’t park on Braddock truly make no sense to me.

Even though there have been less than 9 minor bicycle incidents in the past 9-10 yrs on E. Braddock Rd, the City of Alexandria is using bicycle safety as a pretext to ram through changes which will remove the parking on East Braddock, as well as removing multiple turn lanes on Braddock's intersections with Commonwealth, Russell, and Mount Vernon. Many may assume that this is only a problem for the residents on E. Braddock Rd, but it will create significant additional congestion for all of the side streets around us, including yours. And the turn lane removals would seem to worsen congestion, not ease it. There are some thoughts that the real reason the city is pushing this is to change zoning regulations for on street parking requirements, in order to make it easier for real-estate developers to make more multi-family units and apartments. If that is the case, over time it will change the very fabric of Rosemont and Del Ray, and adversely impact everyone's property values. The city has not been transparent on data or on letting the communities really know what is going on.  They’ve had various meetings with community groups, but I haven’t seen flyers or mailing notices about these meetings and reviews.  They’ve also not provided the data, or only incomplete data, and impact studies and other artifacts associated with their claims.

“The city is conspiring with evil developers” has entered the chat. These conversations are so exhausting.

Alex

Oh you definitely should!

So I had been putting of upgrading to IOS26 “Liquid Glass” but a couple of apps stopped working correctly so finally made the leap.

Now that I’ve tweaked a couple of settings, other than being annoyed by the random icons that are now blurry (why?) turns out I don’t hate it?

You can also turn them off by going to Settings > Content & Media > Following Feed Preferences & then turn off Show Reposts.

I see this a lot. Refusing to believe that staff is working in good faith & instead seeing decisions they don’t like as personal retaliations. Sigh.

Ok. I posted and gently pushed back. I’m sure the response will be very even handed.

Congrats! Just added an MMR titer to my annual bloodwork today 🤞🏻. Last year I checked just for measles (came back covered) but now there is mumps in Maryland so figured might as well test for the whole shabang. Truly a stupid timeline.

Love it! 😍

He’s just playing all the hits isn’t he?

Oh! I’ll see if I can find it. I would love to share it.

Right? I’m trying to decide whether it makes sense to poke the bear & push back on how ridiculous this is or whether that will just unleash more craziness.

PS: If you think things like blood drives in our neighborhood are important, consider writing to the Traffic & Parking Board to let them know. If the proposed Braddock Road Corridor Improvements Project is adopted at the meeting on February 23, this may be the last time INOVA is able to hold a blood drive at Good Shepherd. Without street parking on Braddock Road, INOVA may not be able to bring the equipment they need for the blood drive into the church building. A quick email expressing your support for maintaining parking on West Braddock Road would be greatly appreciated! Write to: TrafficandParkingBoard@alexandriava.gov no later than February 22.

So…now the argument appears that we will never have community blood drives again if we get bike lanes.

It was a lot easier than I expected. And it’s been awhile since I’ve fed a quarter into a machine. 😂

I think this is where I’m headed. Especially being right across the street which makes it really easy.

Since I don’t print regularly, there always seems to be something going on w/ the ink cartridges when I need it. Bought it when I moved here cuz it’s small & I don’t have much room. Just a PITA.

Once again saved by @alexlibraryva.bsky.social! I rarely print so anytime I do involves a huge fight with my printer. Just had to print off a 1 page document & my printer wasn’t having it. Was able to upload my Google doc & run across the street to print it at Duncan Library for $.25.

Hadn’t realized Facebook had entered the chat! 😂

Actually just realized that it may be on Becky’s elementary school listserv? Just made it through all the RCA messages (there are quite a few!) and didn’t see the yard signs.

I’m starting to wonder if Alexandria has too many ways to share our feelings on things… 😂

It’s on the new “official” RCA listserv.

Thank you for pushing back Trip! You are doing God’s work…

You made it! Yay!

Thank goodness. I did not want to have to worry about splitting votes on the good candidates.

Pete wants you to join the YIMBYs! We make this type of advocacy more fun because we do it together.

And the best thing is that in the midst of <all this> it feels good to actually be able to make a positive difference locally. ❤️

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