Coop assembly is going well. Kevin just snarled “Pre-drilled? My ASS is pre-drilled better than this!” …I feel further comment would be gilding the lily.
Here in Denver, you're now seeing STARs vans everywhere - "Support Team Assisted Response." It's a medic and a social worker, both trained in mental health and addiction support, showing up instead of police. They offer support to homeless folks, people in crisis, and folks in altered states.
Thread! STAR is such an amazing program--it saves lives, helps people with their real needs, and costs so much less than the endless cycle of awful cops.
Brilliant thread, be sure to click the last post visible to continue it. 'How a group of young women unlocked the secret of defeating Hitler's U-boat strategy with chalk and very keen minds.' Bonus: some of the ALT text has amusing extra commentary.
“It just came out of nowhere. I don’t have a dog, and I don’t want a dog, but I enjoy watching people walking their dogs. And now they can give them a treat.” A few months ago a thought came to him as he gazed out the window: “They deserve a treat.” 👇🏾🩷
🐶 Doggie treat machine builds community. Lots of charming photos of dogs waiting for a treat here. 🎁🔗 Gift link wapo.st/47ZYYeS
“I do not plan on stopping,” said Doug Owen, who set up the treat dispenser last month. “I don’t want dogs mad at me.”
It also kinda evolved into us giving each other "the gift of cozy" for giftgiving occasions Hoodies & blankets & bedding & plushies & things that help us feel more comfortable + get us through our respective rough patches We both have trauma re: giftgiving, so it's a friendly answer to that
Next Xmas, recalling him mentioning wanting heavier covers (but not warmer ones), I got him a weighted blanket, same kinda deal The combo was transformative, much better sleep, less heartburn, less waking up dehydrated, and in turn has helped minimize the impact of many roadbumps we've experienced
Our 2nd Xmas together, I researched a bunch and got my SO a wedge pillow (back sleeper w/ snoring/sleep apnea + chronic heartburn) Told him lemme know if he didn't like it and I'd find another use for it plus get him something else; he tried it, after ~2-3 days acclimation it helped immensely
One of the marks of a good organizer is experimentation. You try the established channels. You try different power analyses. You try different alliances. Theory is great, but experimentation and failure are truly powerful teachers. And that's the process we've seen her go through.