I just went to get my regular salon for my usual grooming and the staff was all working on their N95 masks, getting them ready. I asked what that was all about and she said the city inspector came in and said that everyone needed to wear N95 who was working there. It didn't matter what the customers wore, but the staff had to wear N95 or they would fine them $500. What kind of science is behind this arbitrary law, I have yet to understand.
This business has been jerked around by the state and city. They were closed down. Then they were doing nails outside. They bought plexiglass. I was there the day before they shut everyone down again right before the holidays and this Vietnamese woman looked at me and said, "How am I supposed to survive another lockdown?"
The owner told me that customers are coming in and taking pictures when other customers are there without masks and threatening to tell the city. She said, "We just get busy--we don't see when people take their masks off right away."
What compels ANYONE to behave like this, after all these businesses have been through, when the customer taking pictures most likely have a vaccine and a mask on is frankly disturbing. This mentality of policing businesses and fellow citizens is toxic and dangerous and it appears it's infected a large percentage of the body politic.
And I fucking hate it.
Spoke with the insightful & delightful Helena about what it was like to detransition. We have a frank & compassionate conversation about her journey, what led her to the realization that she was not trans, and so much more.If you have teenage girls, this episode is particularly important. #WalkInsWelcome
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e146-helena-talks-about-what-its-like-to-detransition/id1437447846?i=1000535539958
Was such a pleasure getting know trucker and podcaster, Reed Coverdale, on #WalkInsWelcome We discuss the gap between the people having "the conversation" in media and politics vs. the real people on the ground in America, libertarianism, and so much more.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e144-reed-coverdale-works-to-be-an-example-that/id1437447846?i=1000534103816
Had the hilarious Rosebud Baker on #WalkInsWelcome to talk about her new special "Whiskey Fists" and have a wide-ranging conversation about comedy, tragedy, love and Britney Spears.
Maggie is back! Also: The "No Complaining" challenge.
This week @samanthashahi and talk about what went into making #DumpsterFire without the brains behind the operation, Maggie.
And I yell at Millie, as usual.
This one's all over the place as I am in a mood. #WalkInsWelcome
TOPIC: Let's finish the year strong!
We will be discussing 4th quarter goals professionally and personally. How do you want to finish your year off? What are things you have been putting off that you want to complete? Come prepared to get motivated and with any questions you have for me! Let's do this, Pham!
This will be for subscribers only.
As you all know, my trip to South Africa was life-changing. Right now they are in need of a boat to protect an island getting decimated by poachers and I volunteered to help raise the funds.
I realize a lot of the focus for fundraising is on Afghanistan and Haiti (rightfully) but I don't want to forget about the folks who are fighting the war to conserve our most endangered species.
In honor of what you've given me as a community, my dog, and what we need right now in the world, I've suggested we name the boat HOPE in their local dialect.
I've put down $1000 but anything you can give to help would be amazing.
Hello new followers, I hope I don’t disappoint you. I want this place to feel like home, where we can escape the Thunderdome and process the world. Where we can post dog pics and recipes and book recommendations. Where we support each other as we get sober, lose weight, embark on new business opportunities, creative endeavors, relationships and travels. I want this to be your oasis of sanity and laughter in an increasingly mad world. A creative outlet where you can share your spirit with us.
We might not have any control over the news cycle—but we can control our habits and attitude. It all starts with us. And hopefully a little piece of that will start here.
