Bethany Doolin

Hey guys it’s me Ruth, straight over from the bad app, I have cerebellar hypoplasia. It doesnt cause pain or dizziness, just affects my balance, so I walk a little slowly.

Waiting in Charlotte, NC to board my transfer flight. Charlotte is a maze and they like tight transfer times. ✈️

All they needed at the airport for me to go through was my debit card and prescription medication. So, if you lose your ID before you get on a plane, those things help.

So, we keep hearing we need to increase the birthrate. In the meantime, the tech industry wants to advertise on 'stop hiring humans'. www.sfgate.com/tech/article...

And I couldn't find my ID this morning. I switched my flight to tomorrow, giving myself time to look for my ID and gather things together to get through TSA process to prove I am me. 😔 Ugh.

Flight to VA departs SFO at 9:00 tomorrow. It is almost 11:00 and I am still packing. 🤦 Almost packed, though. 🧳✈️

🎶 hmmhmmhmrmmmmm hmhmhmhmrmm 🎶

This is a comprehensive list of Tech layoffs. Why is the person who is laying off people at Tesla and X, advocating for layoffs in the government, gutting SSI & Medicare, ALSO advocating for increasing the birth rate. Why are people in the tech industry behind him? techcrunch.com/2024/12/04/t...

Younger people wonder why older people won't retire. Generally, the world won't let them retire with dignity. Losing insurance at the age it is most needed is scary. They want to put money away for things coming down the road. It is their last chance to work. Getting rehired again is difficult.

People over 55 are more likely to lose their jobs. Getting back into the workforce is difficult. Companies are unkind. What happens to people who aren't old enough to take early retirement (62). When they do, they have gone years without making contributions to SSI. www.forbes.com/sites/jackke...

How I feel about 2025.

Democrats are looking for leaders to loudly and effectively oppose Trump. People are less concerned with how well they work with the opposition. So far, people seem somewhat disappointed.

From watching Fetterman, Pennsylvania is really Trump country and he is going work that angle.

There is some real wisdom in this.

It seems like billionaires in this country read Charles Dickens "A Christmas Carol" and decided they preferred to be Ebineezer Scrooge.

I honestly think Trump appointing David Sacks could be a tipping point. People are going to revolt when they realize they placed the most ruthless, tech bro billionaires in positions to double their power.

Thought I'd try something different for a much-needed brain cleanse. Keane never disappoints. (This time, with a twist.) The words to this song, 𝘚𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘖𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘞𝘦 𝘒𝘯𝘰𝘸, are so relevant right now. And these precious messengers deliver a priceless rendition.

Today, I purr for family. Not family of flesh & blood, but family bound by heart & soul: I purr so that these Star Children may all find their way home to their tribes once more.❤️‍🔥✨ purrr purrr purrr purrr purrr purrr purrr #WuggieLove #Xanawu #ChillTent #SkyCats #SkyPups #SkyPals #CatsOfBlueSky

Time fore cavorte! Mombandade were outofthahause fore awhile and I waz habby they were bak homb .

Roanoke, Virginia sunrise

Flu shot a couple of weeks ago, COVID shot yesterday, teeth cleaned today with a good report and a goodie bag. This new administration has me taking stock of everything. Lol.

I wish Texas cared about women's mortality rates as much as they did THC.

Is Texas trying to get ahead of RFK Jr who wants to expand access to marijuana products and psychedelic drugs?

The "A Christmas Carol" movies bring me to tears at the end. 🎄

Yup. Welcome to the Bay Area where a tour van gets robbed in broad daylight and people are like, "Meh". www.sfgate.com/bayarea/arti...

When I read Gavin Newsom complaining about Biden's pardon & how he took Biden at his word...I vomited in my mouth a little. One reason I think Newsom is good for going after Trump is because he is a snake. And Adam Schiff...please, bro. Helping push Biden out of office? Give me a break.

I hope democrats leaders who are attacking Biden over his son will put at least half that much energy into attacking Trump.

Bonus babby beance! Bak whin my thompres were smol

Finally, I booked a flight to go see my parents in VA (cross-country). I need to go see them, but I am just not as big a fan these days of airports and flying. 🙈

#StressBreak #DigitalArt

Sally is ready for Santa Paws. 🐾🌲

Suk it, haterz!

I am so tired of seeing Twitter screenshots I am starting to mute them.

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I feel like Trump is going to keep everyone distracted while gearing up for war.

I really like the diverse transition team Lurie has pulled together. There is one area I would like to hear more about from him. Mass deportations have people on edge. Is San Francisco and it's new mayor ready to handle Trump's mass deportation plans?

The resistance promised by blue state governors after the election of Donald Trump is beginning to take shape as city leaders, advocacy groups and the nation's second-largest school district launch efforts to oppose mass deportations.