Mutual aid drop off at Kindred today, great chance to clear out some stuff for pre-spring cleaning!

Now that we’ve all been here a minute, what other accounts should I add to the Vancouver, WA starter pack? Tag them below!

Found the author on BlueSky after I posted so tagging them here, @smallthingsgrow.bsky.social

So you want to be involved in radical communities but you have young kids What if you started by being radically in community instead?

smallthingsgrowing.substack.com/p/so-you-wan...

Really wonderful article on taking part in radical movements as parents of young children.

This morning at Dept of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) HQ in DC as mandatory return to office began, this video played on loop for ~5 mins on screens throughout the building, per agency source.

Building staff couldn’t figure out how to turn it off so sent people to every floor to unplug TVs.

(Found a bunch, just had to search!)

Following— is there a UX/UI starter pack anywhere?!

Ok having never cross stitched I have questions. What does the back look like? Do you always go in squarish sections? Where the heck is your pattern?

(This was supposed to be a Flashes post with a video… if anyone knows why it isn’t showing up please teach me!)

Join us for our 2nd Mutual Aid Drop-off event and
take action! Contribute essentials to help those in need and show them they’re not alone. We’re collaborating with local groups to reach the most vulnerable.

Most needed items list:
docs.google.com/document/d/1...

#vanwa #vancouverwa #mutualaid

I’m having one of those days where I keep typing sassy replies to dumb strangers on the internet and then have to delete them remembering it’s not worth it. Give me strength.

How are most users with business or professional names working with dual handles? Did you come up with alternates or does anyone have any creative ideas here before I do it?

Join us at the 2nd Annual Pollinator Festival on June 21, 2025, where the incredible Andony Melathopoulos will be a featured speaker! Andony is a renowned expert in pollinator health and will be sharing his insights on "Right Plant, Right Bee." vancouverbeeproject.org/blog/right-p...

Of course I am.

Stodgy AF

My first post didn’t post! There’s no screenshot to share except.. the lack of post :)

“Go Tell It” – NAACP Jubilee Day Song

From the NAACP Vancouver archive, this powerful anthem of resilience, with lyrics by Earlene Bollin and music by Gloster B. Current, honors the bravery, struggle, and ongoing fight for justice.

#BlackHistoryMonth #NAACP #CivilRights #OurHistoryOurStory

This week feels like open beta week, doesn't it?

Billionaire Elon Musk has stated that work is underway to shut down the U.S. foreign aid agency, USAID. Officials have been instructed not to report to work and have been locked out of the building.

Please, everyone, drop what you’re doing and read this:

Order your Faves on my Digital Cookie Site Today That's right! You can order your favorite Girl Scout Cookies from me online, all while helping my troop and I do great things in our community and beyond! Check it out.

Here is a link to order cookies that will specifically go to rainbow and minority scouts in Vancouver, WA🌈

digitalcookie.girlscouts.org/scout/troop8...

Bluesky version of T!ktok is in testing, see you there!

A nippy cheese. I like that.

Kicking myself for not thinking of “North of weird and south of sound.”

Penzeys sandwich sprinkle on the butter so it’s like garlic bread on the outside.

Don’t leave our pickles. Gotta round out the fat with an acid.

Does anyone else check @flashesapp.bsky.social every single day hoping for an update or is it just me?

Vancouver USA Arts & Music Festival seeks participants The Vancouver USA Arts & Music Festival, July 31 to Aug. 3 in Esther Short Park, has opened applications for artists and performers. Artists of all genres and background can apply for vendor booth

Vancouver artists & musicians! 🎶🎨 Wanna make some noise? The Vancouver Arts & Music Festival is calling YOU! Let's harmonize & create something epic! Don't fret - apply now! #VancouverArts #VancouverMusic #ArtsFestival #CallForArtists #CallForMusicians

www.columbian.com/news/2025/ja...

Posted originally by the Camas Library: Not an artist? Perfect! Bad Art Night is all about creating hilariously terrible art—no talent required.

After an hour of chaotic creation, they’ll showcase our “masterpieces” and vote for the worst one.

Register: CamasPL.org/BadArtNight