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kurt.social
Software engineer, computer scientist, runner, homebrewer, PEV enthusiast, urbanist, YIMBY, community activist, music lover, cat adopter, father, poly person, pizza-maker, vegetarian, ASL user, and other things as well.
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No Kings march in Kirkland @kurt.social #nokings #kirkland #kirklandwa

submitted 3 days ago • 0 comments

I’m heartbroken & disgusted by the targeted political attack that took the lives of State Rep. Melissa Hortman & her husband, Mark. My prayers are with State Sen. John Hoffman & his wife, Yvette. We must condemn political violence in all forms. Our democracy depends on it.

submitted 4 days ago • 7 comments

Stunned and horrified at this news. This is wrong . Political violence can never be tolerated in America—it’s a direct assault on democracy. My thoughts today are with the victims and their loved ones in Minnesota. We need swift justice & full accountability.

submitted 4 days ago • 45 comments

My kids know an American flag when they see one – but they don't yet know all that it represents. When they're old enough, here is what I'm going to tell them:

submitted 4 days ago • 491 comments

What a fantastic day at the Future of EasTrail Workshop! 🚲 I had a great ride down the Cross-Kirkland Corridor segment of the #EasTrail to join the discussion. I was so honored to be invited to participate as a trusted community and active transportation advocate.

submitted 4 days ago • 1 comment

Such a heartwarming evening last night. ❤️ My family and I had a great time cooking and serving my vegetarian chili 🌶️, a new cornbread recipe 🌽, and salad 🥗 for ~50 of our neighbors at the LWUMC Safe Parking Program's community dinner.

submitted 6 days ago • 1 comment

How candidates for Seattle Mayor said they would achieve Vision Zero by 2030 #SEAbikes #Seattle

submitted 7 days ago • 0 comments

Density and trees can be friends. 🌲❤️🏙️

submitted 8 days ago • 0 comments

Oh hey! That's me! I'm really looking forward to participating in this event with some really amazing folks!

submitted 8 days ago • 0 comments

Shocker.

submitted 9 days ago • 0 comments

Love volunteering with the Green Kirkland Partnership! It's so satisfying to see our parks transform from overgrown blackberry to thriving native habitats. After more than a decade with GKP, the positive change in our parks and community is amazing to witness.

submitted 9 days ago • 0 comments

🚍 Proud to be endorsed by ATU 587! 🚊 Transit workers keep Seattle moving—and they’re key to our climate and equity goals. I’m committed to a strong, sustainable system that serves us all. Grateful for their partnership! 💪🛠️🚌

submitted 10 days ago • 0 comments

🌻🌸Had a blast volunteering at the Juanita Garden Tour today—sunshine, blooms, and great neighbors. Big thanks to the Juanita Neighborhood Association and all the gardeners who shared their yards. Kirkland’s got roots—and heart. 🌿juanitagardentour.org

submitted 10 days ago • 0 comments

this is like drake and kendrick lamar but they're both drake

submitted 12 days ago • 532 comments

This is a choice. We've chosen this. We don't have to keep choosing this.

submitted 16 days ago • 0 comments

I have seen SO many bicycles being used for transportation today. This is at stop 2 at the hardware store. The number I passed at Chainline Station, at pickleball courts, at other stores, etc. is inspiring.

submitted 16 days ago • 0 comments

Listened on the bike ride to/from the doctor today. Was not disappointed. I also share in the gratitude for @jessdbateman.bsky.social expressed therein.

submitted 20 days ago • 1 comment

Remember when Republicans tried to create their own version of "The Daily Show"? Or does anyone remember "Air America"? I'm not a huge fan of trying to copy the other folks.

submitted 21 days ago • 0 comments

Traffic fatalities are a choice.

submitted 21 days ago • 0 comments

Do you travel in Bellevue at all? Do you wish it were safer to do so? Spend a few moments and send a letter: actionnetwork.org/letters/safe...

submitted 21 days ago • 0 comments

🐾 We had an adorable guest at Coffee Outside last week. 💙 Join me for coffee (or tea) and great conversation every Wednesday morning 7am-9am(ish) at the Kirkland Rotary Central Station (Everest neighborhood)!

submitted 23 days ago • 0 comments

Adaptive reuse for housing. Not just for humans, apparently.

submitted 25 days ago • 0 comments

People parking in the street in neighborhoods isn't a bad thing. It's part of why this street is so quiet and nobody speeds here.

submitted 25 days ago • 0 comments

OMG you all IT’S HAPPENING RIGHT NOW

submitted 28 days ago • 3 comments

🧹🌤️Thanks to everyone who came out for the Kirkland Downtown Association’s Clean Sweep yesterday! We had a blast getting Kirkland’s iconic summer hotspot ready for a busy season at the lakefront.

submitted 29 days ago • 0 comments

Does life get better than this?

submitted 29 days ago • 0 comments

at first you think "ah the dog is passively having fun" and then you realize the dog knows how to steer the skateboard and THEN you learn the dog knows how to PROPEL the skateboard

submitted 30 days ago • 93 comments

Cities choose to defer to a handful of noisy residents who _think_ they are insulated from high housing costs, but also reliably complain about high property taxes and brittle public services. High housing costs drive up the cost of almost EVERYTHING ELSE.

submitted 34 days ago • 0 comments