The most relatable part of the Star Wars Holiday Special is Malla attempting to cook along with Harvey Korman's alien Martha Stewart.

What started as an idea for a quick trip to a 6th store to find a tofurky ham has turned into a hour+ so far journey to Ballard thanks to D Line busses backed up by the evening commute and now a slow roll down Nickerson as we reroute thanks to something being wrong with the Ballard Bridge.

Fellow Seattle vegetarians! Has anyone seen the tofurkry Ham roast on sale? They were abundant around town last year but I've been to four stores so far and not a fake ham in sight.

Call for support! Seattle! Tent Cities have been wind-blown and rain-battered by the unforgiving weather - tarps and tents have been damaged - replacement blankets/sleeping bags. - Any donations would be greatly appreciated to: Tent City3 at 2720 S. Hanford & Tent City4 at 12531 28th Ave NE ⛺️ 🧺 ❤️‍🩹

Person of the Day: Guitarist at the Downtown Seattle Association busker pop-up at the corner of 1st & Bell singing "Angel of the Morning" by Juice Newton.

UPDATE! I took the monorail home from downtown and gasped when we arrived at Seattle Center and I saw the tower shining bright. I feel significantly less Grinchy now.

No lights on the @king5news.com.web.brid.gy again this year. What's up @king5news.com.web.brid.gy?

It's too obvious but I should say STAR WARS. Those movies created a world young Jen could escape to when things weren't great and still serves as a way to connect with people.

Putting things in my bag to get ready for Built to Spill and Bryan asks if I'm bringing paper towels.

Person of the Day: The woman at the Metropolitan Market salad bar who gave me a big smile when she caught me whistling along to the whistling part of The Bangles' "Walk Like an Egyptian."

A combination of work stress, impending holiday anxiety, and a pounding headache have led me to start the Hallmark movie season before Thanksgiving.

I hate hate hate that articles like this frame the fact that Wilson doesn't own a car and is a renter like it's a bad thing. It's ridiculous but also enforces the notion that such people aren't qualified to lead our city.

You know what, I'm never gonna remember the whole list, I'll just have to take my chances when messing with various animals.

Prepping with @brinbury.bsky.social for our talk OK: COMPUTER: Advocating for Human-Powered in a Technical World at the @edsguild.bsky.social Red Pencil Conference.

I spent time in an urgent care waiting room today (I am fine) and the playlist included some Halloween favorites. While I did enjoy "Time Warp," I think the original HALLOWEEN theme was a bit too much for a medical setting.

Evergreen Mariners GIF

Video Store Day in full swing at @scarecrowvideo.bsky.social. It's instinct to straighten the shelves as I browse, so took the opportunity to face out @pftompkins.bsky.social LABORING UNDER DELUSIONS.

Well at least I got some laundry done during the game.

My soul left my body several times and at some point I questioned if I had ever had a soul in the first place but I lived through that game #Mariners

i believe there are about a hundred and fifty million people like me who would pay $17 to watch benicio del toro as sergio st. carlos plan and execute a tight sunday costco run before he has to man the barbecue after his niece's afternoon soccer game (run time: 2 hours 20 minutes)

Is there a word in some other language for the feeling of melancholy that comes when you are alone in a crowded space, surrounded by people deep in conversation?

I am temporarily suspending my feud with Voodoo Doughnuts. All Americans must put a bird on it in solidarity with Portland.

Just saw a Subway ad for buy one foot-long, get one free if you order in the app, in case anyone needs one to eat and one to throw.

I had a good 30 minutes of Mariners optimism before playoff dread set in.

Next year, can we donate money to extend the time winners get to give speeches? #emmys

The annual @scarecrowvideo.bsky.social Parking Lot sale is on progress! Come browse tables full of physical media and listen to the carefully curated mix by DJ No Retreat No Surrender. On until 6!

Like @danacorn.bsky.social, I could be here for an hour typing these out, so instead I will second @octopuswaffle.bsky.social's picks and add...

There are too many to choose from but I'll go with this one.

"Hey, I was going to cut fourth period. Do you wanna join me for a smoke in the art supply room?"

Connections that can only be made in our household: Wondering if Tech in THE BAD BATCH is modeled after the tech guy Pitt in UNDER SIEGE.

If you see this, post a bad woman you love.

Ichiro starting his head Jersey retirement speech quoting Junior and praising former #51 Randy Johnson.

Person of the Day: Dad on the D bus en route to Ichiro's number retirement ceremony explaining to his under 10 son the difference between the Mariners Hall of Fame and the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Always fun when a 4-block reroute takes over 20 minutes to navigate.

Today's Stress Level:

Person of the Day: Woman on Kinnear Park tennis court who pretended not to see or hear me as I approached loudly singing "WHO SEES A BUNNY?" to the tune of "We're In the Money."

I talked to my almost-92-year-old grandma today and while she did repeat questions and referred to my husband by my dad's name, one thing she was very clear on is how the Republican agenda is awful.

People of the Day: The couple standing at the intersection of 15th and 65th by Ballard High with signs that say "No Kings," "Stop the Insanity," and "Black Lives Matter," with a smattering of rainbow stickers on each. They are getting a lot of honks and cheers.

OH at Mariners game: A woman was explaining baseball fundamentals to her friend who has never been to a game. While describing the various ways a team can get the other out, she said, "There is such a thing as a triple play. It's very rare, but damn sexy."

Idea: Goth Night at T-Mobile Park. Deep navy Mariners uniforms. Bats on the baseball bats. Moose wears knee-high Docs and black eyeliner. Play Siouxsie and Ministry and Cure between innings. Have it on a cold, dark night in April.

The sign is gone but the everyone is safe.

Any montage of people around the world gathered in recognizable spots (Times Square, Trafalgar, etc) to watch an Important Global Event.

If you are visiting Los Angeles, what are the best neighborhoods to stay in? Only destination goals so far are Academy Museum and the Observatory; aiming for neighborhood feel and good coffee shops.

Today's Stress Level: Tried to watch "The Best of Both Worlds: Part 1" but Commander Shelby was making me too anxious so I turned it off 15 min in.

The Seattle "transit tunnel" scene episode of "The Last of Us" got the fonts and color right on the signage, but also listed train lines 3 and 4.

Movie you've watched more than 6 times using gifs? (CLUELESS for me too)

If Cory Booker keeps going, I hope we get to hear some Star Trek fan fiction.

Today's Stress Level: Listened to this at least five times over the course of the day. youtu.be/FqIACCH20JU?...

Currently basking in the Wes Anderson soundtrack show on @kexp.bsky.social You can listen to the streaming archive for the next 2 weeks if you missed it. Thank you @djeviestokes.bsky.social and Kevin Sur!