Notices by cobalt (cobalt123@beige.party)

Not that I’m worried, but this is the first time in 4+ years that my son and I have not received a bank notice of our Social Security payments received by our credit union as Pending.
😱😬😮😵💫
It’s only the mortgage and utilities that need to be paid.
😱
#SocialSecurity #DOGE

An action photo of #TeslaTakedown this morning in Glendale Arizona. What, you don’t see anyone here? Oh, that was because there are about 6 security guards scattered in the parking lot a block over from the Tesla showroom. And 3 Glendale cops with cars guarding this lot. Interesting there’s 50-60 cybertrucks stored over here and about 30 Tesla sedans.

I parked in the next lot over from this lot, since it clearly was public parking behind the AMC. I bet at least 5 cops and 8 security guards watched an old lady walking with a cane go about 2 blocks along all public sidewalks to join the 20 or so folks in front of Tesla but on the street side. Woohoo! By the time I left, maybe 30-35 protesters. And 2 counter-protesters. Heh. #Arizona #Glendale #Tesla

@WarnerCrocker @MylesRyden Will look for it. Rarely find anything on Netflix that interests me. Your review is compelling.

Tempe AZ right now with Bernie and AOC at stadium!

We never made it to parking! There must be 20,000 people there! Doors opened 2 hours ago and we think maybe 10,000 still outside in the longest lines I’ve ever seen! This better make the news! Bernie and AOC must be on fire!

#Resist #Bernie #AOC

@meganL Bernie still talking - 8 pm here. Crowd very mixed ages and types of people. Very very enthusiastic crowd.

Most Americans are not aware of this, but the Trump folks want to do away with many if not most educational supports for children in public school who have disabilities. My own son now 45 would not have achieved his astounding success without solid school support that started in Iowa when he was born! In Iowa the law said “from birth to 21”. My son had his first therapists and teacher come to our home when he was 9 month old. I’m so afraid of this form of eugenics that is slowly taking over education in the US.
https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2025/03/18/ed-department-cuts-may-leave-students-with-disabilities-little-to-no-recourse/31362/

@inthehands One of the best articles. Just think: Teen Vogue stands up for democracy and counters disinformation and now Tech Dirt. What a world!

@NyakoKitty @GottaLaff Same!
I got a screenshot of the NYTimes headline, video with caption and this surely is a fluke. Expecting all this to be scrubbed soon from US media.

The Peace Plan
#Ukraine #SlavaUkraine #Zelensky #PeacePlan

So @noahf is fed up with Fedi because he doesn't see ACTIONS online *here*. Let me tell you/him, there are plenty of irons in this bonfire of the US. Maybe not "seen" online in posts but right now there are all kinds of people taking action and gathering in groups to make effective protests and those who are going after anything from "throwing sand in the gears" to lawsuits and more. Here is what an Arizona site I find vital is sharing today. BTW, even finding the best ways to communicate and continue to communicate is important. #Phoenix #Arizona #Resist
https://secularaz.salsalabs.org/feb-17-25?wvpId=11ddd6f5-de9f-49e0-9d21-04099a69699b

@NilaJones @TheBird Ah, I read it as items specifically addressed in ADA and in the JAN federal information for employers and job-seekers. They have been in resources of accessibility and accommodations that are suggested. None of these are “legally-required “ but are recommendations, which has been reflected in ADA policy. It’s been declining in impact for years now, and getting worse (as in less help like finding support, even guidance). The most current pages have not been deleted yet. Has been many-decade partnership W Virgina University, US DOL, and some private entities.
https://askjan.org/

The nice presentation in the post shows clearly that accessibility goes far beyond parking, ramps and requests for ASL interpreters. Many facilities and public services simply do not take into account the real needs of people besides doing a few visible things.

In recognition of #SuperbOWL #SuperOWLSunday today (only recognition of great photography, NOT any interest of some US folderol, I present the only recent owl photos I’ve taken. Both are in a large outdoor cage at the Phoenix zoo. I was about 100’ away so these were lucky shots via Canon Mark IV, 300mm prime lens.

For friends who followed me on the old Mastodon instance, this is shared again here. I just enjoyed seeing all the #Owl photos here today.

For some friends I also share that the expression on the owl face is pretty evocative of my face lately when reading “news”.

@cwebber Worked for me and a friend in last 10 minutes. Go go go

3 things I noticed this morning early in Arizona:

1 unusually high numbers of shoppers at a grocery store 7 am when it opened. Shopper carts are full.

Hmmm, 2 Hispanic meat department staff/butchers are not at work today and the meat case has not been opened for the day.

Down the street, 7 of the 16 single family homes now appear to be occupied by a large number of men. No families, children or seniors. Each property has an average 5 vehicles parked in driveway and garage, filling front yard and along street. All vehicles are trucks, SUV or sporty cars. 2 were like this last few months. But the 5 more homes? Within the last week or two. Odd. At the least. Odd. And unsettling. #ChChChChanges

Nefandous
I meant to post this early in this memorable week of sheer crap. From the home page of a favorite web site for A. Word. A. Day with Anu Garg. He must have spent some time assembling this weekly email I get, because every word, the quotes and the graphic are absolutely spot-on for this last Monday of Shame and Infamy. Anu asks: “Who in your life, at work, or beyond fits one or more of these words?” Of course we know an answer so I will not repeat it here.
He Who Must Not Be Named Returns.
Wordsmith.org/words/nefandous.html

Sadly this meme continues to be hyper-relevant
#Zappa

So I think I should share "Media" right away so folks know it's really moi - how about a rock? This "rock" is one of my more "famous" rock photos. I took it in a glass display case at the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show years ago in 2007 with a point and shoot camera. The "rock" is an amazing geode from the Bisbee mines and owner called it "Velvet Beauty". Back then it was valued at $25,000. I have thousands of photos on my flickr account that is now about 20 years old. Yikes! #Cobalt #Rock #Azurite #Geode

Inaugural use of my new cast iron skillet, Dutch babies pancakes. Poofy!
#Pancakes #Breakfast

Oh yes, an oldie but goodie. “Federatable” not same as “federated”: by @pluralistic

https://pluralistic.net/2023/08/06/fool-me-twice-we-dont-get-fooled-again/