Becky
@beckycalvert.bsky.social
Pickle enthusiast, beagle and human mama.
Daisy expressing her feelings on the continuing outdoor conditions.
February 3, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Daisy expressing her feelings on the continuing outdoor conditions.
Watching the city dump snow into my backyard. WTF!?!?
January 28, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Watching the city dump snow into my backyard. WTF!?!?
Rose Hill Drive checking in this morning. This is a "main" route to a citywide school.
Once again, plow trucks drove by with their blades up all afternoon when this was soft and then came back at 10 pm to actually plow once it had hardened again.
Once again, plow trucks drove by with their blades up all afternoon when this was soft and then came back at 10 pm to actually plow once it had hardened again.
January 28, 2026 at 1:21 PM
Rose Hill Drive checking in this morning. This is a "main" route to a citywide school.
Once again, plow trucks drove by with their blades up all afternoon when this was soft and then came back at 10 pm to actually plow once it had hardened again.
Once again, plow trucks drove by with their blades up all afternoon when this was soft and then came back at 10 pm to actually plow once it had hardened again.
Good morning from Rose Hill Drive at Greenleaf Park where crews have been working since last night to clear.
January 27, 2026 at 1:38 PM
Good morning from Rose Hill Drive at Greenleaf Park where crews have been working since last night to clear.
Watching a plow truck spin out on Rose Hill. That’s reassuring.
January 25, 2026 at 8:27 PM
Watching a plow truck spin out on Rose Hill. That’s reassuring.
My then teenage daughter asked me to take her to see Dead & Co, which obviously, you cannot say no to. I paid more money for those tickets than I have ever paid for any concert and it was worth every penny. Good night Bobby and thank you.
January 11, 2026 at 12:15 AM
My then teenage daughter asked me to take her to see Dead & Co, which obviously, you cannot say no to. I paid more money for those tickets than I have ever paid for any concert and it was worth every penny. Good night Bobby and thank you.
Rose Hill Drive hasn't seen a city salt truck since last night. It's covered in snow and soon-to-be-if-not-already ice. I'd say chances of city schools opening tomorrow are slim.
December 9, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Rose Hill Drive hasn't seen a city salt truck since last night. It's covered in snow and soon-to-be-if-not-already ice. I'd say chances of city schools opening tomorrow are slim.
You'd think a city school bus would stop for pedestrians (and their dogs) in a cross walk instead of speeding up and yet you'd be wrong.
Thankfully, we did not begin to cross because we never trust drivers, but come on. A school bus SHOULD be stopping for pedestrians because it's the law.
Thankfully, we did not begin to cross because we never trust drivers, but come on. A school bus SHOULD be stopping for pedestrians because it's the law.
November 21, 2025 at 2:07 PM
You'd think a city school bus would stop for pedestrians (and their dogs) in a cross walk instead of speeding up and yet you'd be wrong.
Thankfully, we did not begin to cross because we never trust drivers, but come on. A school bus SHOULD be stopping for pedestrians because it's the law.
Thankfully, we did not begin to cross because we never trust drivers, but come on. A school bus SHOULD be stopping for pedestrians because it's the law.
Heads up Cville!
They've changed traffic traffic pattern at Rigby Ave/250 has been changed with zero signage. It's a little confusing and I just avoided an accident.
They've changed traffic traffic pattern at Rigby Ave/250 has been changed with zero signage. It's a little confusing and I just avoided an accident.
October 3, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Heads up Cville!
They've changed traffic traffic pattern at Rigby Ave/250 has been changed with zero signage. It's a little confusing and I just avoided an accident.
They've changed traffic traffic pattern at Rigby Ave/250 has been changed with zero signage. It's a little confusing and I just avoided an accident.
Charlottesville, traffic out there is a whole new level of crazy. Be safe. Stay home.
September 26, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Charlottesville, traffic out there is a whole new level of crazy. Be safe. Stay home.
Cosign this.
Lisa leads with her heart. She absolutely has my vote.
Lisa leads with her heart. She absolutely has my vote.
Cville- Lisa Torres is unequivocally the School Board member who has one of my three votes. It’s not even close. Lisa listens, deeply cares, asks questions on all sides of an issue, & ensures well-rounded policy. She works for our community, not her own aggrandizement.
September 16, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Cosign this.
Lisa leads with her heart. She absolutely has my vote.
Lisa leads with her heart. She absolutely has my vote.
Saw a monarch on the Joe Pye weed in my garden today.
September 1, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Saw a monarch on the Joe Pye weed in my garden today.
Happy Back to School season.
Otherwise known, as dodging cars that don't stop for pedestrians while walking my dog near a school season.
Otherwise known, as dodging cars that don't stop for pedestrians while walking my dog near a school season.
August 13, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Happy Back to School season.
Otherwise known, as dodging cars that don't stop for pedestrians while walking my dog near a school season.
Otherwise known, as dodging cars that don't stop for pedestrians while walking my dog near a school season.
Garden update: the squirrels are starting to share tomatoes with us. Finally got a harvest! Hooray!
August 11, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Garden update: the squirrels are starting to share tomatoes with us. Finally got a harvest! Hooray!
Did our part for back to school season.
August 10, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Did our part for back to school season.
Little shout out to the cookbook I worked on for the City Market.
A1 Minute! July 29, 2025: 'City Market Cookbook' cultivates ties between customers, vendors
'City Market Cookbook' cultivates ties between customers, vendors
dailyprogress.com
July 31, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Little shout out to the cookbook I worked on for the City Market.
Last call for my pickle class this Saturday afternoon. We'll be making quick cucumber dill pickles as well as curried squash ones. 1:30-4, Saturday afternoon, $40/person. Everyone goes home with pickles and recipes! DM for more details.
July 17, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Last call for my pickle class this Saturday afternoon. We'll be making quick cucumber dill pickles as well as curried squash ones. 1:30-4, Saturday afternoon, $40/person. Everyone goes home with pickles and recipes! DM for more details.
Sharing this because while replacing the Dairy Road bridge is going to be a pain for those of us who live near it, traffic for the entire area looks like it might be affected by it in various degrees.
www.dairyroadbridge.org
www.dairyroadbridge.org
Dairy Road Bridge Replacement – City of Charlottesville
www.dairyroadbridge.org
July 16, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Sharing this because while replacing the Dairy Road bridge is going to be a pain for those of us who live near it, traffic for the entire area looks like it might be affected by it in various degrees.
www.dairyroadbridge.org
www.dairyroadbridge.org
It’s pickle season!
I’m offering TWO pickle classes this Saturday, July 19.
At noon, it’s Kids Pickle! Ages 8 and up. We’ll make quick pickles and work on knife skills. $20.
I’m offering TWO pickle classes this Saturday, July 19.
At noon, it’s Kids Pickle! Ages 8 and up. We’ll make quick pickles and work on knife skills. $20.
July 13, 2025 at 5:50 PM
It’s pickle season!
I’m offering TWO pickle classes this Saturday, July 19.
At noon, it’s Kids Pickle! Ages 8 and up. We’ll make quick pickles and work on knife skills. $20.
I’m offering TWO pickle classes this Saturday, July 19.
At noon, it’s Kids Pickle! Ages 8 and up. We’ll make quick pickles and work on knife skills. $20.
Power flickering by Greenleaf Park.
July 9, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Power flickering by Greenleaf Park.
The best girl enjoying her walk in the woods.
June 1, 2025 at 9:42 PM
The best girl enjoying her walk in the woods.
Ended up behind a driver who did not understand how the traffic circle on Hydraulic works and it was painful. How do people still not understand this?
May 28, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Ended up behind a driver who did not understand how the traffic circle on Hydraulic works and it was painful. How do people still not understand this?