Mary Ann Newton
@manewton.bsky.social
Retired Landscape Designer,
naturalist, painter, knitter, reader, stitcher, Taijiquan practicer
naturalist, painter, knitter, reader, stitcher, Taijiquan practicer
Today I received a voter registration form with a return envelope postage paid. My state of Washington is making sure our system of mailed ballots with either drop box or return mail option is free and clear of administration interference. Thank you for protecting my right to vote!
September 11, 2026 at 12:48 AM
Today I received a voter registration form with a return envelope postage paid. My state of Washington is making sure our system of mailed ballots with either drop box or return mail option is free and clear of administration interference. Thank you for protecting my right to vote!
It is so hard to concentrate on movies when the female actors have a spiral cord of hair across each side
of their face. What's that?
of their face. What's that?
July 23, 2026 at 3:56 AM
It is so hard to concentrate on movies when the female actors have a spiral cord of hair across each side
of their face. What's that?
of their face. What's that?
In my little city just south of Seattle, in the park next to my building, a pretty big watch party to cheer on the USA team happened.
June 19, 2026 at 11:47 PM
In my little city just south of Seattle, in the park next to my building, a pretty big watch party to cheer on the USA team happened.
Trump and the fake news...more and more news controlled by billionaires...Trump should be happy...these are his people..
.strange times.
.strange times.
June 7, 2026 at 4:39 PM
Trump and the fake news...more and more news controlled by billionaires...Trump should be happy...these are his people..
.strange times.
.strange times.
Hard to believe this morning that Congress funded ICE again when most Americans want ICE abolished. Democrats and Republicans agree that immigration needs to be handled differently, fairly, Constitutionally, and efficently. Congress let us down yet again!
June 6, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Hard to believe this morning that Congress funded ICE again when most Americans want ICE abolished. Democrats and Republicans agree that immigration needs to be handled differently, fairly, Constitutionally, and efficently. Congress let us down yet again!
I want to say something meaningful about Trump's terrorist slush fund, but the concept is so bizarre and so totally illegal that I have no words. I sincerely hope that the country I love can survive this disgraceful period in our history.
May 21, 2026 at 1:43 AM
I want to say something meaningful about Trump's terrorist slush fund, but the concept is so bizarre and so totally illegal that I have no words. I sincerely hope that the country I love can survive this disgraceful period in our history.
Doc did not work, shop or go to school yesterday.
May 2, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Doc did not work, shop or go to school yesterday.
OMG! Waymo cars(driverless taxis)are everywhere in LA! I'm afraid to cross rhe street!
April 25, 2026 at 9:39 PM
OMG! Waymo cars(driverless taxis)are everywhere in LA! I'm afraid to cross rhe street!
Is it just me, or do others not trust posts with obvious text errors? From misspelled words to wrong choice of words to simple grammatical mistakes, I wonder if these posts are from other countries. Surely, people read their messages before posting!
April 19, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Is it just me, or do others not trust posts with obvious text errors? From misspelled words to wrong choice of words to simple grammatical mistakes, I wonder if these posts are from other countries. Surely, people read their messages before posting!
I think Robert F. Kennedy, Jr is a nut case, but I sure do like getting rid of ultra processed food. How is it possible that he can be so right about food and so wrong about vaccinations? Creeping into my brain is the possibility that the Epstein elite want lots of us to die.
April 11, 2026 at 7:01 PM
I think Robert F. Kennedy, Jr is a nut case, but I sure do like getting rid of ultra processed food. How is it possible that he can be so right about food and so wrong about vaccinations? Creeping into my brain is the possibility that the Epstein elite want lots of us to die.
If the Speaker of the House refuses to convene the House, Representatives can remove them and elect a new Speaker. A few Republicans is all it would take to get rid of Johnson and get Ammendment 25 rolling.
April 8, 2026 at 12:10 AM
If the Speaker of the House refuses to convene the House, Representatives can remove them and elect a new Speaker. A few Republicans is all it would take to get rid of Johnson and get Ammendment 25 rolling.
Millions of people protested yesterday. The NYT Newsletter this morning said, 'Thousands of people took part in "No Kings" rallies across the U.S.' I think it meant to say "thousands of protests were held."
March 29, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Millions of people protested yesterday. The NYT Newsletter this morning said, 'Thousands of people took part in "No Kings" rallies across the U.S.' I think it meant to say "thousands of protests were held."
No Kings rally in Seattle.
March 29, 2026 at 12:01 AM
No Kings rally in Seattle.
I am surprised that most news sources are failing to mention that if Trump bombs the civilian energy infrastructure of Iran, he will be guilty of war crimes. I guess, with so many war crimes going on, that's not of intetest.
March 24, 2026 at 3:38 PM
I am surprised that most news sources are failing to mention that if Trump bombs the civilian energy infrastructure of Iran, he will be guilty of war crimes. I guess, with so many war crimes going on, that's not of intetest.
The "We the People Ammendment" would reverse Citizens United, the SCOTUS decision that led up to the madness that is now upon us. Before it, our representatives worked for us while now they work for corporations. We can reverse that mistake. Support the ammendment!
March 23, 2026 at 8:54 PM
The "We the People Ammendment" would reverse Citizens United, the SCOTUS decision that led up to the madness that is now upon us. Before it, our representatives worked for us while now they work for corporations. We can reverse that mistake. Support the ammendment!
I'm not seeing anything about the US not refining the shale oil it produces, preferring the heavy crude it imports. Trump keeps saying the US doesn't need oil, because we have plenty. Does he not understand how refineries are set up in this country?
March 21, 2026 at 12:18 AM
I'm not seeing anything about the US not refining the shale oil it produces, preferring the heavy crude it imports. Trump keeps saying the US doesn't need oil, because we have plenty. Does he not understand how refineries are set up in this country?
Kristi Noem was a disgrace today. It should be easy to impeach her based on her testimony today. Come on Congress...do your job.
March 5, 2026 at 3:59 AM
Kristi Noem was a disgrace today. It should be easy to impeach her based on her testimony today. Come on Congress...do your job.
I support the policies of the Democratic Party and long to see Democrats in Congress stand up for them. I did not watch Trump's SOTU message, because I am a proud citizen that refuses to pay respect to blatant lies. The fact that Democratic congress members did sickens me.
February 28, 2026 at 1:40 AM
I support the policies of the Democratic Party and long to see Democrats in Congress stand up for them. I did not watch Trump's SOTU message, because I am a proud citizen that refuses to pay respect to blatant lies. The fact that Democratic congress members did sickens me.
As a child, I remember believing the planet was going to be destroyed by nuclear bombs. We practiced duck and cover in our school's bomb shelter(the cafeteria). My dad designed a bomb shelter for our property underground stocked with a year's rations(he never built it). My luck might soon be over.
February 16, 2026 at 1:49 AM
As a child, I remember believing the planet was going to be destroyed by nuclear bombs. We practiced duck and cover in our school's bomb shelter(the cafeteria). My dad designed a bomb shelter for our property underground stocked with a year's rations(he never built it). My luck might soon be over.
"Softer touch?" Does that mean not murdering innocent citizens?
February 7, 2026 at 1:19 AM
"Softer touch?" Does that mean not murdering innocent citizens?
Wasted hours today before learning that Wordle has started(today) sometimes reusing answers!
February 2, 2026 at 10:53 PM
Wasted hours today before learning that Wordle has started(today) sometimes reusing answers!
The DOJ lied about the Minneapolis murders. The administration lied about the Minneapolis murders. The FBI lied about the Minneapolis muders. We all saw videos of what happened. Seems to me, the liars are all impeachable. Let's do it!
January 30, 2026 at 4:32 AM
The DOJ lied about the Minneapolis murders. The administration lied about the Minneapolis murders. The FBI lied about the Minneapolis muders. We all saw videos of what happened. Seems to me, the liars are all impeachable. Let's do it!
I hate Colin Ferrell movies!
January 20, 2026 at 2:04 AM
I hate Colin Ferrell movies!
So breaking international laws is all about controlling oil deposits. Our elected administration doesn't recognize that the planet will not survive unless we get off fossil fuels. This shit is crazy! Do these guys really not want a world for their grandchildren?
January 6, 2026 at 5:52 AM
So breaking international laws is all about controlling oil deposits. Our elected administration doesn't recognize that the planet will not survive unless we get off fossil fuels. This shit is crazy! Do these guys really not want a world for their grandchildren?