It is patently ridiculous that one of the reasons why I will get fast food or take out is not because I don't have food at home. It is instead because I just want to pretend for a moment that somebody else is taking care of me.

Nothing makes me feel like I've succeeded more than when I see the spark of understanding in my daughter's eyes after we've spent time going over math she isn't sure of. Also, that was a long ass sentence.

Had a small leak at the therapy session today. It almost was ugly, but I managed to keep it together. Because that's what men do, right? Keep it together. (that's sarcasm, btw, and I'm looking forward to the day I trust myself enough to let it go. That's gonna be a day.)

I sometimes wonder about other adopted kids and if they ever felt the pressure to be "better" or a model kid, like you weren't allowed to have insecurities or express trauma or you might get sent back. Just me? Okay then. #adoptedkidthoughts

Having a 90s morning, reminiscing what it was like to be a kid growing up in a group home, listening to Jewel and making chocolate chip waffles for the other kids.

Taylor Swift's multiple versions of her vinyl and cds remind me of the comic book heyday in the 90s when every issue had six variant covers and you weren't a true fan unless you bought them all. Still, am I listening to The Life of a Showgirl? Yes. Yes I am.

Critical Role season 4 in 104 minutes. I didn't need to go to bed. Who needs sleep? I can sleep at my desk tomorrow!

Time to primary US Representative Jared Golden of Maine.

Number one cause of a traffic jam on your morning commute? State Trooper on the highway in front of you going the speed limit.

As someone who works for the federal government and will be impacted by the shutdown, I am okay with this as long as something good comes from it. I have about two months worth of savings, which I know makes me extremely blessed and fortunate, and I'm an essential worker, which is a two sided coin.

I should be asleep instead of pondering mortality and entertaining the ghosts who visit at 2 a.m. in all their Dickinson-ion glory. Thank Cthulhu for coffee because I'm going to be absolute rubbish at the 0830 sprint review

For as dirty as Afrasiabi did Sylvanas in BfA, that intro cinematic was pure molten fire and still gives me chills to this day. Although I maintain that Anduin did some bullshit hack to drop combat so he could cast mass rez.

Look, I'm sorry, but seeing serious serious news casters reading "If you read this, you are gay" and "notices bulge. OwO" is hilarious. And watching them misinterpret a Helldivers 2 meme. Also pretty hilarious. Aaaaanyway...

Oh no. Anyway. Also. I'm not celebrating, but I'm sure as fuck not going to mourn him.

Did I trim the bottoms of my vertical blinds on my back sliding door so the cats can bird watch while I maintain some privacy? Yes. Yes I did.

Last three visits to @BurgerKing were problematic (Drive thru wasn't working, no diet coke, no cookies) and despite reporting problems through the app, no response. Cashed out my points for a large diet coke and a bacon King with extra tomato and onion. Guess what. No tomato. App deleted. Bye, BK.

Just had a memory of when my mom made velveeta mac and cheese. I was eating it fast and my mom literally knocked me over backwards as she crammed spoonfuls in my mouth as I choked. Why? Because I was eating too fast for her taste. I'm not that fond of Velveeta anymore. #JustTherapyThings

So on Episode 8 of #OrphanBlack and it's a credit to this show and especially Tatiana's acting (like holy shit, I really believe that Sarah, Helena, et al, are their own people) that I haven't gone into the wiki hole for spoilers. Need to figure out who the showrunner is.

Just discovered #OrphanBlack Holy shit, it's good.

Watching the latest episode of #AlienEarth and it reminded me to make sure I talk about lab safety with my daughters. So many heebie jeebies.

Crispy Ranch tofu bites. Scout even said they're good.

Why shouldn't I use a blowtorch to light my own birthday candles? #happyBirthday

My daughters understand how my fandom intersects with my job. A Zoey programming duck? Yes please.

I always find it hilarious when Scout tells me she doesn't like a certain vegetable, but then, after I cook it a certain way, eats half of the bowl. Case in point: Brussels Sprouts. Halved, tossed with garlic infused olive oil and rough chopped bacon. Roasted at 425 F for a half hour.

I made this, much to the chagrin of my daughters. #kpdh

I wish things under capitalism didn't suffer from enshitification. @imgur.com, obviously. #fybd

Got the Elon email. DOGE is not in my chain of command, and neither is Elon. And if they want to know what I do, I'm going to need to see their SAAR before I release any information other than the most broad job description ever. See 18 U.S. Code § 798.

I think one of those things that people don't talk about enough when they talk about therapy, is how tired it makes you. Like yesterday, some things about my childhood came up, and after cracking into that for a bit, I was exhausted. Last night I slept nine and a half Hours.

My therapist and I talking about my childhood and me telling her funny stories from then, only to see her eyes go wide and realize that maybe they aren't that funny. Nah. They are funny. Because what's the alternative?

Sometimes I take a picture of my cat and only looking at them afterwards do I realize that she's probably really tired of my shenanigans.

Chessie as Rorschcat Blot, mid-sneeze. #CatsOfBluesky #cats #caturday

Someone has a case of the zoomies. Hint: It's not me. #CatsOfBluesky #cats

One thing nobody ever tells you about being a parent of two daughters is the careful juggle at Christmas to make sure that they have an equal number of presents. This can lead to some weird wrapping decisions.

I love when my cats do the "grab your own legs in a full pike" sleeping position. #CatsOfBluesky #cats #CaturdayOnASunday

Dear Target. I know I'm single, but holy heck, I didn't need to be attacked this way.

Puddles is very disappointed that he didn't get a soy-ginger salmon bowl for dinner.

A reminder that "Laws are threats made by the dominant socioeconomic-ethnic group in a given nation. It’s just the promise of violence that’s enacted and the police are basically an occupying army.” (credit to Brennan and D20)

Source: www.kenklippenstein.com/p/luigis-man...

Just posting this picture for no reason.

Dear boss. I am stuck in bed. I don't make the rules. Sincerely, me. #CatsOfBluesky #cats

I'm not sure why my cat's search for a comfortable spot to sleep at night involves her stepping on my face and my nethers about seven times each, but that's her process and I just kind of go with it. #CatsOfBluesky #cats

One of the purest forms of parental love is going to an elementary or middle school band/choir concert. Bonus points if it's a recorder concert in 1st/2nd grade. #JustParentThings #ParentsOfBluesky

Well, guess I'm working at my standing desk today. Thanks, Puddles. #CatsOfBluesky #cats

I have no idea what this genre is.

My cat's Monday mood after a four day weekend. Same, Chessie. Same. #CatsOfBluesky #cats

Working from home is much easier* when your supervisor is furry and sits on your lap to help. #cats #CatsOfBluesky *my supervisor told me to say this

Post-Thanksgiving meal catnap with Chessie. #cats #CatsOfBluesky

Good morning from Puddles,who is distraught because he can see the bottom of his food bowl. #cats #CatsOfBluesky

What even are cats? #cats #CatsOfBluesky