stephrouth.bsky.social
Post-electoral flaneur. Love dogs, long walks on the beach, community organizing, and transportation and housing policies that advance a survivable planet.
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Thank you for the kind response, and i hope the kumquat marmalade was as delicious as it sounds!
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I hear you! It reminds me of the wonderful book, "Love and Rage" by Lama Rod Owens.
Her feelings are her responsibility, for sure. Also, the consequences of my actions are mine. Do I want to express my feelings, or do I want change? I want change, and that only comes with the power of the pause.
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First, you are wonderful. 💓
I was mostly frustrated that I got so instantly hot with anger that I wasn't as effective. If I'd paused for a few extra seconds, I think I could have changed the culture in that room. Instead, I allowed her to stay angry and defensive. A job half done, you know?
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Great question! We talked about Inner Eastside last night, and commissioners reinforced the importance and urgency of the project. I'm looking forward to moving that.
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I'm daily grateful to be on Team Aaron.
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So good to see you last week, Doug! 🫶
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Thank you, Tia. 💓
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A taste of what we'll be talking about:
- #AffordableHousing Opportunities Mapping Project
- Central City Code Amendment Package
- #Economic Opportunities Analysis
- #Housing Bonus Project
- #UrbanForestry Plan
- #Transportation System Plan
- Inner Eastside Study
- #FossilFuels Follow-Up
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Sound fun? Join us! The Planning Commission is currently recruiting for five (5) positions, one of which shall be a youth commissioner. The deadline to apply is March 24th.
www.portland.gov/bps/planning...
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"Any human power can be resisted and changed by human beings. Resistance and change often begin in art. Very often in our art, the art of words." - Ursula K. Le Guin
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Thank you, sweet friends!
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I celebrate you. <3
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Here is a "one small thing" you can do today: sign.moveon.org/petitions/st...
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Ah, you're right. I was focused on the cruelty of life part, less on persevering!
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And that you for introducing me to that phrase!
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Yes. It's almost like that alongside eating bitter?
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Ah! I think more a word that focuses on the struggle/tension. But the sense of being held by an emotion that verklempt describes is certainly part of the experience.
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I had the joy of canvassing someone who works for the National Weather Service when I was running for Portland City Council last year. It was during that conversation that I learned just how lucrative the weather information system would be if privatized. Chilling.
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I've always been so impressed with the breadth and depth of experience of my Commission colleagues as well as the expertise and insights of everyone who helps shape our recommendations to Council.
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We have been on hiatus during this part of the transition. Looking forward to getting back to it in a few weeks!
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The Housing & Homelessness Committee meets the same time as the Planning Commission?
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Was that sarcasm? I'm going to assume </sarcasm>
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A quick search of Block Inc's (new name for Square's parent company) key employee political donations looks promising!
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Will do! Thank you. 🫶
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It's a pickle! For example, trying to skirt around AWS...
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Such an important reminder.
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Do you hand any favorite songs to work out to?
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Aww thank you, dear one! Grateful for you in my life. <3
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That sounds like an excellent plan! I'm going to contact my congresspeople, then go work, then knit, then check in on a few friends to see how they're doing.
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I hear you. I have been working to remember to breathe, to give myself time and grace to process, to remember that I have agency or influence, and then to look to ways i can act and employ my agency. We will get through this. You are wonderful. 💓
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Archived version available here:
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Happy early birthday!