You realize you can look up weather data from the past like 100 years right?

I get that. But history is important, and it’s important to gain an accurate portrayal of history. I mean. Even on an individual level, family history is important. If we forget or neglect to consider the history behind marginalization, then it allows us to forego changing systems or increase social mobility because we have no empathy for the struggle.

I appreciate you saying that you are for processes to eliminate those gaps though.

A little bit north of there, near the actual kilns, there is a little ledge you can sit on overhanging a cove that is one of the most magical places you can be in the world.

Sea otters, whales, and the gentle noise of the tide on a sunny day.

People take it for granted, but that spot changed my life.

I am completely for actions that increase social mobility, education for children, and eliminate those gaps. I'm just challenged by stories about historical crimes.

Happy to pay the price for comfort!

You were the fox?

Ok but how do you expect people to “start a super productive business, buy some land and beat the colonizers” when the colonizers have set up systems to oppress marginalized groups of people, and intentionally under resource communities of color? You seem to ignore the fact that buying land or launching a business requires capital and if you don’t have that it’s extremely difficult.

Being able to grow “somewhat cold” on these stories is a stance of privilege because you’re not affected daily by the injustice.

You’re the problem

I love the bunny

Don’t worry, an obligatory “land acknowledgment” will make this all ok.

Well, it's a plains climate, so it's prone to the extreme tempature shift between summer and winter.

Depends on where you visit. If you’re going to be hanging out in a city, I’d be more worried about smoke.

yeah, my group is very queer and some of us are poc and we all avoid eastern washington unless we have to be there lol. blustery's was nice because it was just off the freeway and not deep into "enemy territory," if you will

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The last part of this comment is the most important.

Ellensburg will be your jam if you have horses. Windy from time to time. But dry, seasonal weather variation almost more "meadow-y"

Yakima is arid. Deep winters, hot summers. Also known as "The Palm Springs of Washington"

Either way - bring your checkbook.

Just make sure you are white in Ellensburg.

I would do this puzzle.

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It’s absolutely breathtaking! I went on a day trip. Next time, I’ll visit some of the other islands.

I was there Tuesday, didn’t see any whales either. Next time, I’ll take a whale watching tour.

I was there just last Wednesday with my wife. Absolutely gorgeous views. Didn't see any whales though.

Beautiful spot. I spent a few hours looking for whales there.

I didn't see any whales but I love every minute!

According to Google Translate, “orcas” means “killer whales” in both Spanish and English, “horcas” is the Spanish word for “gallows”, and “horcasitas” is the Spanish word for “little forks”. So that’s interesting!

Also, there is a concert pianist named Juan Pablo Horcasitas. Given what I have just learned, I can’t look at his photo without imagining he has tuning forks on hand to be absolutely positively thoroughly certain the piano is perfectly tuned immediately prior to each of his performances. 😄

From the Picket View Trail on Amabilis. It's a Nordic ski area.