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Gina Spadafori @ginaspadafori.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

My dog Walter. #dogsofbluesky Per DNA: 1/2 Lab, 1/2 Australian Shepherd/Standard Poodle. Proud alum of @calaverashumane.bsky.social Posting … Just because. ❤️

Fuzzy-faced gray and black dog, panting on a warm, sunny day.

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Gina Spadafori @ginaspadafori.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

Just for fun. This is my dog, Walter. He’s about 50 pounds and the height of a small retriever. After I adopted him from the Calaveras Humane Society in Northern California, I ran a DNA test on him. He is a mix of three breeds. Wanna guess which ones?

Medium-sized, wire-haired mixed-breed dog, gray with black patches and a fuzzy face, standing alone at the dog park.

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Gina Spadafori @ginaspadafori.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

Frannie, right, named for Frances Perkins, with puppy Skylar. She wasn’t sure about him at first, but she’s def warming up. #puppies

Adult black retriever kisses upturned nose of black retriever puppy.

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Gina Spadafori @ginaspadafori.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

This just arrived. A framed print of FDR’s Secretary of Labor, Frances Perkins a/k/a the Architect of the New Deal. Free image file from the Library of Congress! Compare/contrast with Trusk’s anti-worker nominee.

Frances Perkins steps out of a black vehicle, door held by a driver in uniform. She is looking at the camera with a serious expression, holding a portfolio and purse, wearing a dark suit and her signature modest hat.

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Gina Spadafori @ginaspadafori.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Where are CA’s senators? @schiff.senate.gov isn’t taking calls, and @padilla.senate.gov sent me this crap.

Thank you for contacting me. I always appreciate hearing from the people of California about the issues that matter to you most. My office has received your letter, and we will review it and respond as quickly as we can. In the meantime, if you would like more information about my work in the Senate, please see my website or connect with me on Facebook or Twitter.

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Gina Spadafori @ginaspadafori.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Hey, @padilla.senate.gov, maybe a sense of urgency at least? FFS. Also … “Twitter”?

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Gina Spadafori @ginaspadafori.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

When it comes to books on Frances Perkins, I buy hardcover. ❤️@theotherrbg.bsky.social I can wait to read this!

Book cover picture of Frances Perkins with this title: “Dear Miss Perkins: A Story of France’s Perkins’ Efforts To Aid Refugees From Nazi Germany,” by Rebecca Brenner Graham

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Gina Spadafori @ginaspadafori.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

I have shared my life with many wonderful dogs, but I have never owned one cuter than Walter, who came here from Calaveras Humane in Amador County, CA.

Fuzzy-faced medium-sized dog in shades of gray from light to dark looking straight on at the camera.

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Gina Spadafori @ginaspadafori.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Grateful today for @edgarwright.bsky.social and Simon Pegg. Perfect as a necessary distraction from ::: waves hand:::.

Edgar Wright and Simon Pegg, eating ice cream in a scene from “Hot Fuzz.” Pegg has a look of alarm and understanding on his face.

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Gina Spadafori @ginaspadafori.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

Just ordered the book! I am a long-time admirer of France’s Perkins. Even named a dog after her!

Black retriever dog looking out the window. Name of Frannie, for Frances Perkins.

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Gina Spadafori @ginaspadafori.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

My brother Eric is visiting and Walter, one of my two dogs, adores him.

Gray fuzzy dog resting his head on and looking up at man with matching gray beard. Man talking to dog.

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Gina Spadafori @ginaspadafori.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Not asking for any particular reason, but do you know who advocated for single-payer to be part of FDR’s New Deal? Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins, a/k/a The Architect of The New Deal, that’s who.

Frances Perkins, in signature black hat.

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Gina Spadafori @ginaspadafori.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Do we do #earthquake “did you feel thats” here yet? Got a lot of shaking here in NorCal today.

Graph show 5.8 earthquake at 10:47 in Cobb, CA, and a 6.6 in Petrolua, CA, a few minutes before that.

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Gina Spadafori @ginaspadafori.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

It’s ridiculous. My Ford Maverick hybrid “compact” truck is bigger than I need for feedstore runs (I have goats). Miss my little Mazda truck!

Blue Ford Maverick pickup after feedstore run, with straw bales and bagged feed in the bed.

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Gina Spadafori @ginaspadafori.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

I was so sorry I said goodbye to my little Mazda pickup 15 years ago. Bought a Ford Maverick hybrid “compact” truck in 2022, and it’s small only by today’s standards. (shown w/load from feed store run — I have goats).

Ford Maverick w/ load of straw and feed for my goats.

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Gina Spadafori @ginaspadafori.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

Can report: This was highly satisfying.

Image of Chris Cillizza’s blocked account.

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Gina Spadafori @ginaspadafori.bsky.social · 12/11/2024

The youngest of my three #dogs. Shelter pup from Calaveras County, CA, shelter in Angel’s Camp. (Calaveras Humane ❤️) Walter’s DNA test showed some surprises. Anyone wanna guess? If you know already, sit on your fingers and let others guess. 🐶

Mostly gray and black wire-haired dog with fuzzy long muzzle.

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Gina Spadafori @ginaspadafori.bsky.social · 19/10/2024

Frannie a/k/a Frances Perkins, after FDR’s Secretary of Labor, the architect of the New Deal.

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Gina Spadafori @ginaspadafori.bsky.social · 13/09/2023

Yep. And even my good local golden rescue believes the Chinese breed pretty purebred Golden Retrievers as “meat dogs.” Come ON. 🙄

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Gina Spadafori @ginaspadafori.bsky.social · 04/07/2023

May all your dogs be like my boy Zooka, who never cared a bit about fireworks. He was a Very Good Boy. #FourthofJuly

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Gina Spadafori @ginaspadafori.bsky.social · 05/05/2023

My neighbor’s Percheron, happy in a new home with his own kid.. Neighbor had to close her carriage business because of the pandemic.

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Gina Spadafori @ginaspadafori.bsky.social · 29/04/2023

I have 10 — eight Nigerian Dwarf and two Nubians. Here’s herd boss Trip Hazard.

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