Mikel Wadewitz @mikelw.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Got moved into a higher level class which is kicking my ass in a good way. I was so excited to learn the “roll entry” for the beginning of this sequence that I kind of lost the rest of it. 😂 next time! 040
Mikel Wadewitz @mikelw.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Happy 40th anniversary to a bona fide classic album that deserved a reissue especially in the U.S. (where it’s not even streaming because… record labels). 020
Reposted by Mikel WadewitzMrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 26/09/2026The major platforms—Facebook, YouTube, and X—are all refusing to show the trailer for the upcoming documentary that eviscerates the ridiculous pest Elon Musk. So I guess we have to do our part to make sure it is seen. www.youtube.com/watch?v=eY_8...youtube.comMusk | Official Trailer | Bleecker StreetYouTube video by Musk 24159264061
Mikel Wadewitz @mikelw.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Finally flexing the writing muscles again: On ghosts, coming back to Oregon, and finding a way to tell the story I haven’t been able to write. obelusprojects.com/2026/09/19/t...obelusprojects.comThe Story Before the StoryI moved back to Portland, OR, in late June–after threading my way across the country with beautiful stops at the Apostle Islands in Lake Superior; exploring the lakes of the Northwoods in Wis… 000
Mikel Wadewitz @mikelw.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Was very fun and sweet to get to see “Best Little Whorehouse in Texas” on the big screen last night. Teared up when Dolly sang “I Will Always Love You.” 🦋 000
Reposted by Mikel WadewitzRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 11/09/2026I’ve worked with several treasury secretaries and closely watched others, and I can honestly say that Scott Bessent is the worst I’ve ever witnessed. robertreich.substack.com/p/bessent-…robertreich.substack.comBessent (and his boss) have lost all credibility on the economyIt’s becoming a problem for all of us 2112985810
Reposted by Mikel WadewitzKristin Hersh @kristinhersh.bsky.social · 10/09/2026daily.bandcamp.com/features/kri... 1426
Reposted by Mikel WadewitzMrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 07/09/2026The ultra-wealthy keep trying to pit the rest of us against each other with scare tactics ("communists!" "men in the ladies room!!" "brown people!!!" "drag queens!!!!") to keep us from noticing that our real problem is THEM. They want us to fight *any* war—except a class war. Happy Labor Day. 497139465417
Reposted by Mikel WadewitzAlt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 31/08/2026Haha, a more fitting logo for Google. 586259336979
Mikel Wadewitz @mikelw.bsky.social · 30/08/2026When you unpack photo albums after a move and find alllll sorts of photos from the years you were at Bennington in the ‘90s. (So many hair choices I made….) 💕 010
Reposted by Mikel WadewitzRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 28/08/2026The cyclospora outbreak has reached 17,180 cases across 48 states. The FDA has recalled 1.6 million eggs due to salmonella contamination. Screwworm cases continue to rise. And we’ve just surpassed 2,700 measles cases (including 2 recent deaths) — a 35 year high. “Make America Healthy Again.” 663135935300
Mikel Wadewitz @mikelw.bsky.social · 27/08/2026Was very worried last week when I had to leave class with what I feared was a pulled muscle but I pinpointed the problem and do old PT exercises to help and last night class was great. Verrrry slowly getting back into trapeze shape. 💖 120
Mikel Wadewitz @mikelw.bsky.social · 25/08/2026The wrong 80-year-old died today. Rest easy, Dolly. 💖 010
Reposted by Mikel WadewitzMrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 22/08/2026A warm welcome to all the Muslim anchor babies who will be born in this new U.S. territory! 27458691201
Mikel Wadewitz @mikelw.bsky.social · 19/08/2026I’ve seen The Breeders multiple times in the last 30 years and hearing the band and Kim Deal do this song remains a damn good highlight. 020
Mikel Wadewitz @mikelw.bsky.social · 17/08/2026Always bring a friend when you have to go to IKEA on a Sunday. 010
Mikel Wadewitz @mikelw.bsky.social · 16/08/2026Found the Statue of Liberty in a parking lot in the Portland suburbs. 010
Mikel Wadewitz @mikelw.bsky.social · 15/08/2026I have unpacked and moved so many things today. I demand kudos. 200
Reposted by Mikel WadewitzRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 13/08/2026A recent survey found that 92% of U.S. adults have delayed or avoided medical care due to high costs. Meanwhile, a new study from Yale estimates that Medicare for All would save over 114,000 lives and $1 trillion a year. If this country was truly “pro-life,” we would have universal healthcare. 33688963129
Mikel Wadewitz @mikelw.bsky.social · 13/08/2026New city. New circus school. But this bitch is back on the bar. (My hands and abs are like 🖕🏻but those hands will get calloused up again in no time.) So thankful to get back up there. 🎪🩷 010
Mikel Wadewitz @mikelw.bsky.social · 10/08/2026The stingray has emerged from the cross country move unscathed! 040
Reposted by Mikel WadewitzKyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 05/08/2026BIG: Kansas just rejected a ballot measure that would have required state Supreme Court justices to be elected rather than appointed by the governor — dealing another setback to Republicans trying to overturn a decision that established a constitutional right to abortion. 152046418
Reposted by Mikel WadewitzBen Collins @bencollins.bsky.social · 03/08/2026Can't think of a thing that will radicalize a generation faster than "you've gotta let that old man in the corner over there see what's inside those pants before you play Kindergarten volleyball." 38292082398
Reposted by Mikel WadewitzMichelle @michelleroy78.bsky.social · 01/08/2026Only 3 more days until Mitch McConnel is declared dead. 32976561258
Mikel Wadewitz @mikelw.bsky.social · 01/08/2026Mojave 3 clear vinyl boxset… all five of the albums finally back in print on LP. I’ve always loved them and glad they finally get the treatment they deserve. Good job 4AD. Now do Throwing Muses next. 020
Mikel Wadewitz @mikelw.bsky.social · 27/07/2026Store names in a dying mall (slated for closure August 8th) 020
Reposted by Mikel WadewitzMeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 21/07/2026Financial disclosures show that Susan Collins was taking checks from some of the men named in Epstein Files.meidasnews.comMore Donations from Epstein Contacts to Susan Collins UncoveredCollins took money from men on the Epstein list before voting against releasing the files 17952169310069
Reposted by Mikel WadewitzDemocracy Now! @democracynow.org · 21/07/2026The tech company Flock, makers of traffic cameras that automatically record and log car license plates for law enforcement agencies, is facing increasing scrutiny over accusations that its vast, AI-sorted database has created a new, nationwide mass surveillance system.democracynow.org“Privacy for Profits”: ACLU Warns Flock Building a Nationwide Surveillance NetworkThe tech company Flock, makers of traffic cameras that automatically record and log car license plates for law enforcement agencies, is facing increasing scrutiny over accusations that its vast, AI-so... 12237110
Mikel Wadewitz @mikelw.bsky.social · 20/07/2026Made my mom pose in front of the flowers since they match her hair. 151
Mikel Wadewitz @mikelw.bsky.social · 19/07/2026A fun day of exploring with Susan. Sorry I didn’t buy any “plush.” 010
Reposted by Mikel WadewitzKyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 17/07/2026Statement from Annie Farmer on meeting with Todd Blanche: "After meeting with Todd Blanche, I feel even more confident in urging senators to vote against his confirmation as the United States' Attorney General. "I found him abrasive, condescending, and intentionally noncommittal to survivors." 369201877119
Reposted by Mikel WadewitzKyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 16/07/2026Rep. Thomas Massie has announced he'll introduce the Epstein Files Transparency Act II, a bill to give state AGs, DAs, 'authorized state officers,' and victims the right to sue DOJ for "unlawfully withholding, redacting, delaying, concealing, removing, or failing to publish Epstein-related records." 496206075458
Mikel Wadewitz @mikelw.bsky.social · 16/07/2026Cheers to another trip around the sun. 💫 what a wild year 52 was—full of so much upheaval and what felt like “big stuff.” So much going on simultaneously still, but I was happy to get a little break today. (Also if all goes well I will be in my own space this time next week.) 🤞 150
Reposted by Mikel WadewitzMrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 15/07/2026The same folks who are *obsessed* with banning gender affirming care in civilian life are going to provide gender affirming care in the military. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ 103972662445
Reposted by Mikel WadewitzDemocracy Now! @democracynow.org · 13/07/2026Armed Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank have carried out a number of attacks in recent days targeting local Palestinians and foreign journalists, and detaining U.S. Congressmember Ro Khanna during a fact-finding trip.democracynow.org“Disgraceful”: Rashid Khalidi Slams Israeli Attacks on Journalists, Detention of Rep. Ro KhannaArmed Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank have carried out a number of attacks in recent days targeting local Palestinians and foreign journalists, as well as detaining U.S. Congressmember Ro K... 514663
Reposted by Mikel WadewitzRetroist @retroist.com · 04/07/2026Great moments in U.S. History. 10073801830
Reposted by Mikel WadewitzCarl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 04/07/2026“.. Members of the group Patriot Front ride the metro on the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence in Washington, D.C.” @reuters.com 149578692943
Mikel Wadewitz @mikelw.bsky.social · 03/07/2026Dusk at about 915 pm in the PNW. Grateful for a porch swing. 040
Reposted by Mikel WadewitzBen Collins @bencollins.bsky.social · 30/06/2026Sorry I was absent from my job as the Baby Healthcare Slasher. I had depression for reasons that I’m sure are entirely unrelated to that. Anyways back to my job giving everyone infectious diseases and driving teenagers to suicide. 8773971004
Mikel Wadewitz @mikelw.bsky.social · 30/06/2026I’ve really come to dread the end of June. And it’s proven why every June that this Court in its current form exists. 000