Susan A. Kitchens @susankitchens.bsky.social · 13/10/2026“A recording of the call had been publicly available through a Google Drive link but was made private the day after KFF Health News asked about comments made during the meeting.” 000
Reposted by Susan A. KitchensMarisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 13/10/2026there's an off-the-books slack channel started by centers for medicare and medicaid for tech companies to exchange ideas on making money off of AI tools that access all of your medical records. insane story i missed from last week.kffhealthnews.orgAI, Tech Leaders Are Lobbying Trump Health Officials in a Government-Run Chat Room - KFF Health NewsA Slack workspace managed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has served as an extraordinary war room for AI industry insiders and Trump administration officials to launch a rapid campaign... 191218571
Reposted by Susan A. KitchensBob Henson @bhensonweather.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Unprecedented: Friday is the first time we've had NHC advisories for both the US Atlantic coast ( #Isaias) and US Pacific coast ( #Rachel). And #Simon may hit Mexico as a Cat 4. Full report from @irenesans.bsky.social @drjeffmasters.bsky.social and me: yaleclimateconnections.org/2026/10/cate...yaleclimateconnections.orgCategory 3 Hurricane Isaias closes in on the Florida Panhandle » Yale Climate ConnectionsThe first major Atlantic hurricane of 2026 threatens the Gulf Coast with a storm surge of up to 9 feet, damaging winds, flooding, and tornadoes, with impacts spreading across the Southeast on Saturday... 0195
Susan A. Kitchens @susankitchens.bsky.social · 08/10/2026Reviewing screenshots & texts from start of Vegetation Fire #CloseFire #EatonFire on January 7 and 8, 2025 WatchDuty updates: the Evac order for our Altadena zone was issued 5:53 am January 8. No Evac warning. Evac order loosened to warning on Jan 19, the day we were allowed to return. 000
Susan A. Kitchens @susankitchens.bsky.social · 08/10/2026Why do storms turn? Trade winds, meet westerlies. A good video explainer at this post: www.nbcwashington.com/video/weathe...nbcwashington.comHere's why hurricanes abruptly change directionsStorm Team4 Meteorologist (and Science Teacher!) Ryan Miller explains how global weather patterns impact the course of hurricanes. 000
Susan A. Kitchens @susankitchens.bsky.social · 08/10/2026I asked this question last night about why storms take sharp turns. Today, I found a good explainer (is posted in reply to quoted post and I’ll also include it in reply to this one, saves you a click.) 100
Susan A. Kitchens @susankitchens.bsky.social · 08/10/2026I found my answer here: storms turn where trade winds meet westerlies. This is an explanation re path of a past Atlantic storm but the explanation helps. www.nbcwashington.com/video/weathe...nbcwashington.com 000
Reposted by Susan A. KitchensDaniel Swain @weatherwest.bsky.social · 08/10/2026Update: The remnants of Hurricane Rachel, likely as a post-tropical (perhaps still tropical) storm, now appears likely to bring significant impacts to northern Baja CA, far S. California, AZ, and UT--mainly Sunday into Monday. [Brief thread] 512430
Susan A. Kitchens @susankitchens.bsky.social · 08/10/2026What causes a storm to take a sharp turn like the one #Rachel is about to take? Image is screenshot in Windy app showing the projected trajectory. 110
Reposted by Susan A. KitchensBen Allen @benallenca.bsky.social · 08/10/2026About 70% of CA homes are underinsured. That’s why I co-authored SB 876, which is now officially law. Insurers will have to pay people faster and give them real options for more coverage, so families can actually get back on their feet. Read this! patrickwolff.substack.com/p/homeowners... 032
Susan A. Kitchens @susankitchens.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Your read for the daystatic.klipy.comSurprised GromitALT: Surprised Gromit 041
Reposted by Susan A. KitchensDaniel Swain @weatherwest.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Just did some number crunching using latest (Oct 1) ECMWF seasonal data, and I must say that I've never seen such high predictive confidence in a very wet California winter. This is a truly extraordinary forecast amid a record-strength El Niño event. [Thread: please read to end.] 17566233
Susan A. Kitchens @susankitchens.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Today I am drawing a line between the men on social media in the frat boy spin room saying, “no, what they really meant was…” and the Nebraska political rally spin room saying, “no, what he really meant to say was…” To, er, adapt a famous song line: I wish they wouldn’t gaslight California girls 010
Susan A. Kitchens @susankitchens.bsky.social · 03/10/2026In Eaton fire, reports of an ember-storm seen by paramedics in west Altadena never reached incident commanders… Meanwhile, LACo FD failed to formally organize evacuation ops w/in the command. Once reports of fire in west Altadena finally reached commanders, it TOOK OVER AN HOUR TO ORDER EVACUATIONS.latimes.comBotched Altadena evacuations, dysfunction in Pacific Palisades: Long-awaited fire investigation identifies misstepsThe report provides the most frank and in-depth review of the Eaton and Palisades fires, and points out multiple shortcomings in governmental planning and response. 020
Susan A. Kitchens @susankitchens.bsky.social · 30/09/2026If you have Netflix, today’s the last day to watch this. My afternoon viewing, big ba-dah boomstatic.klipy.comLeeloo Dallas MultipassALT: Leeloo Dallas Multipass 010
Susan A. Kitchens @susankitchens.bsky.social · 27/09/2026At a cafe.Outside, I see a guy w/ an iPhone and book. He sits, puts his book on the table, looks at his phone. oh I think, it me. He got up and walked away. Later he came back. Of course, just as I’m tapping this out, he opens his book. But closed it, got up, and paces. Waiting for a friend? 010
Susan A. Kitchens @susankitchens.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Recently I began writing letters to a few people. Today a reply letter arrived mail from my 2nd cousin!! I plan to do more of this. Way back when, I had a place where I saved incoming letters. Outta practice. I need to create a place to keep letters. Pictured: how I decorated the letter I sent 040
Susan A. Kitchens @susankitchens.bsky.social · 24/09/2026My SO heard back from his insurance adjuster (need reimbursement on flooring he’d installed in his remediated Altadena house [covered]) Adjuster: hi, getting back to you. Sorry for delay, I’ve been in Spokane. Oof. The weight of that. … Love and solidarity to Spokane 💔 021
Reposted by Susan A. KitchensAlexander Chee @alexanderchee.bsky.social · 16/09/2026I have had some great teachers in this life, and she was the one who taught me what I could call the survival techniques to being a writer. I wouldn't have made it this far without her. I'm grateful to her, for her. Rest in peace, Annie. 17971157
Reposted by Susan A. KitchensAlexander Chee @alexanderchee.bsky.social · 16/09/2026I wrote about being Annie Dillard's student at Wesleyan in the spring of my last year in college for Elizabeth Benedict's Mentors and Monsters anthology, and The Morning News: themorningnews.org/annie-dillar...themorningnews.orgAnnie Dillard and the Writing Life - The Morning NewsWriters aren’t born, they’re made—from practice, reading, and a lot of caffeine. And sometimes tutelage. 1629966
Susan A. Kitchens @susankitchens.bsky.social · 11/09/2026How nuts is this heat wave? When you see that at 12:18 am the temp is down to 78 degrees, you think, wow, so low! Yay. Open the windows— oh wait. 78 is too hot at night, still. dew point 67.8 pretty dang humid. Oh the power bill is gonna be another hit to the wallet this month #myLifeInLA #LAwx 001
Susan A. Kitchens @susankitchens.bsky.social · 10/09/2026An hour+ into this highly info packed live presentation. I highly recommend it. El Niño, warm ocean temps and raised ocean surface heights, a thing called a “Kelvin Wave” and what this means for the next 6 months. Californians and Pacific Coast peeps, watch this! 020
Susan A. Kitchens @susankitchens.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Thanks so much!!!!!static.klipy.comThanks A Bunch Banana MemeALT: Thanks A Bunch Banana Meme 000
Reposted by Susan A. KitchensDaniel Swain @weatherwest.bsky.social · 07/09/2026On Thu, Sep 10, at 10am PT I'll offer another major update regarding El Niño 2026, which is still expected to become strongest on record, summarizing latest observations and forecast updates. I'll also revisit potential California-to-global scale impacts.youtube.comSeptember 2026 update: Extremely strong El Niño event remains on track for autumn-winter - YouTubeThe latest in a recurring series of live, virtual, & interactive #weather and #climate-focused "office hours" hosted by Dr. Daniel Swain. 9/10/2026 topic: I'... 616251
Susan A. Kitchens @susankitchens.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Do you plan to explain what a Kelvin Wave is during today’s talk? Hope so. 100
Reposted by Susan A. KitchensElle Cordova @ellecordova.bsky.social · 08/09/2026I am the very model of a modern day typographer I know the type tonalities from elegant to jocular I am a master tracker and my kerning is harmonical I know the sacred swatches and can name the hues Pantonical (Full version of Modern Day Typographer now on my YouTube channel)youtu.beModern Day Typographer - Elle CordovaYouTube video by Elle Cordova 711867423
Susan A. Kitchens @susankitchens.bsky.social · 03/09/2026This is a thing worth tweeting about! Literally! PaperPaul is doing #popup #papercraft with a bird feeder Go see the reel on Instagram www.instagram.com/reel/DczgFRF... 010
Reposted by Susan A. KitchensPrisonculture @prisonculture.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Criminalization is the indispensable fuel of fascism. Also I co-direct this organization so you should follow us 😂 bsky.app/profile/inte... 216849
Susan A. Kitchens @susankitchens.bsky.social · 29/08/2026When a heart emoji to acknowledge reading a thing is exact opposite of what a heart symbol means 💔 010
Susan A. Kitchens @susankitchens.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Eclipse right now! Partial lunar eclipse www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/luna...timeanddate.comPartial Lunar Eclipse on August 27–28, 2026 – Where and When to SeePartial lunar eclipse on August 27–28, 2026: Where and when is the Moon eclipse visible and what will it look like? Visibility map, animation, and local times. 020
Susan A. Kitchens @susankitchens.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Stephen Colbert showed up on Instagram urging a vote for a Jimmy Kimmel for the Emmys I’m SO not eligible to vote but I had to pass on this message. Also: click through to watch the reel and see Stephen’s post-Late-Show-beard!!!!!! www.instagram.com/reel/DcexvTF... 010
Susan A. Kitchens @susankitchens.bsky.social · 24/08/2026As the great Louis Jordan sang it … “There ain’t nobody here but us chickens There ain’t nobody here at all…” youtu.be/TseuPf76gvcyoutu.beThe Muppet Show Singers: "Ain't Nobody Here But Us Chickens"YouTube video by fromthebalcony1 000
Susan A. Kitchens @susankitchens.bsky.social · 20/08/2026Just saw a post about Gary, Indiana. The city’s been without power for over a week since a storm came through. DuckDuckGo search results for “Gary Indiana” and news. Wishing the best for the people of Gary and surrounding areas. duckduckgo.com?q=gary+india... 030
Susan A. Kitchens @susankitchens.bsky.social · 15/08/2026Went to see Grease by Altadena Music Theatre on the grounds of the Mausoleum, Shoo bop shoo wadda wadda yippity boom da boom, Chang chang, changity chang shoo bop Al fresco dining before the show & views of the San Gabriel Mtns at dusk. Spectacular show. I’ve missed Altadena’s lovely evenings 040
Reposted by Susan A. KitchensIn Otter News @in-otter-news.bsky.social · 12/08/2026Please get him off LinkedIn... 12432103
Susan A. Kitchens @susankitchens.bsky.social · 14/08/2026The quote tweets, oh the— Oops, sorry, skeets The quote skeets, oh the quote skeets 000
Reposted by Susan A. KitchensJonty Wareing @jonty.bsky.social · 12/08/2026I updated my total eclipse webcam viewer for today's eclipse! Once totality begins you'll see a live-updating umbra, so you can race to the next webcam and see the eclipse happen over and over again. jonty.github.io/2026_eclipse... 11482268
Reposted by Susan A. KitchensKatie Mack @astrokatie.com · 14/10/2023🌓🌎🌞 <-- lunar eclipse 🌎🌓🌞 <-- solar eclipse 🌎🌞🌗 <-- apocalypse 7454621755
Reposted by Susan A. KitchensDaniel Swain @weatherwest.bsky.social · 03/08/2026On Mon, Aug 10 at 1pm PT, I'll host another livestream focused solely on El Niño. I'll offer a deep dive into El Niño's remarkable trajectory to date, the extraordinary latest forecasts, and additional thoughts on implications from California to global scales.youtube.com"Super" El Niño update: The latest regarding a potentially historic event and its implications - YouTubeThe latest in a recurring series of live, virtual, & interactive #weather and #climate-focused "office hours" hosted by Dr. Daniel Swain. 08/10/2026 topic: E... 418561
Susan A. Kitchens @susankitchens.bsky.social · 10/08/2026First time I’ve ever seen a stuck iPhone. It stopped accepting touch input. Neighbor pressed various buttons to force a restart and placed an emergency call instead. Yikes. Came to my door for help. It’s damn hard to operate an iPhone with zero touch/gesture input. Restart? It just can’t even. 000
Susan A. Kitchens @susankitchens.bsky.social · 08/08/2026¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Who knows, really. I shocked myself by getting that final jeopardy question that they all missed. (Napkin, song lyric, 👑) I’m not very up on pop culture, so my “Oh! I know!” (begins singing song until the title comes to mind) blows me away in light of the outcome of that ep. 010
Susan A. Kitchens @susankitchens.bsky.social · 08/08/2026Such sad news. Looking at the stories about Orbit and the discography, I realize that I only know a little of his work, from the Strange Cargo Hinterland and that era. I hadn’t known of these collabs you (and others) mention. I will be listening to more. 010
Susan A. Kitchens @susankitchens.bsky.social · 08/08/2026Just watched that moment, and was blown away by it. (I have only watched up thru all the semifinals) 110
Susan A. Kitchens @susankitchens.bsky.social · 07/08/2026David Pogue goes down the rabbit hole of how personal ephemera and memorabilia makes its ways into the hands of researchers who sell photos+photo albums back to descendants. Mary Ellen’s was a beaut. #familyHistory #familyPhotos nymag.com/intelligence...nymag.comThe Strange Business of Selling People Their Own Family’s Lost PhotosThis online niche sometimes feels like a scam. Is it? 010
Susan A. Kitchens @susankitchens.bsky.social · 06/08/2026It me www.instagram.com/reel/DbEBct4...instagram.comInstagramCreate an account or log in to Instagram - Share what you're into with the people who get you. 121
Susan A. Kitchens @susankitchens.bsky.social · 05/08/2026#Spokane #Wildfire AfterTheFire USA has put up a resources and recovery page for Spokane. afterthefireusa.org/spokane-fire...afterthefireusa.orgSpokane Fire ResourcesSpokane Area Fires: Resources and Recovery Support At After the Fire USA, we are here as third responders. From day one forward, we support you and your 041
Susan A. Kitchens @susankitchens.bsky.social · 04/08/2026Affected by the #wildfires in #Spokane and you've set up a GoFundMe to help? Here's a quick vid about being careful with the way you word your fundraiser so you don't get caught in the Duplication of Benefits Trap. www.instagram.com/reel/Dboeq9j...instagram.comiO on Instagram: "PASS IT ON. A simple mistake disaster survivors can avoid with Gofundme, grants and other donations. #spokane #disaster #firesurvivors"240 likes, 1 comments - iolovesyou on August 4, 2026: "PASS IT ON. A simple mistake disaster survivors can avoid with Gofundme, grants and other donations. #spokane #disaster #firesurvivors". 011
Susan A. Kitchens @susankitchens.bsky.social · 04/08/2026Eaton Fire caused by SoCal Edison's equipment, acc to LA Co Fire Department report. “The fire, which began the evening of Jan. 7, 2025, ultimately killed at least 19 people and destroyed nearly 10,000 homes.” 000