Caught up on "Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent." The last two episodes of season 3; oh my heart. I genuinely cried. Especially episode 9, "Lost & Unfound," set in the city's gay village. Brilliant story top-down, with an incredible ending. "This doesn't feel like justice." "Because it isn't."

So I think I got it all. A strained my hand from all the digging. Rhubarb roots grow hella deep, yo. Worse? The rhubarb wasn't even good enough to eat. But, since I already had my mind set on baking a reward dessert, I still made a basic berry crumble.

Buddy finally ate his food this afternoon, thank Dog. I think I discovered the source of his issue: we seem to have wild rhubarb near the yard I didn't know about. And since Buddy has pica from his days on the streets as a puppy, I suspect he ate some of the leaves. 😔 I'll have to uproot it ASAP.

Buddy's fighting with an upset stomach for the second day in a row. I thought he was improving, but then he threw up outside this afternoon, and then refused to eat dinner. So now, while he sleeps, I'm lying awake next to him, fraught with worry as I hope he's better tomorrow. 😔

"How did you know that dude was the killer?" "'cause the actor's hot af."

Tonight's been a great night so far. *Really* great night, actually.

Look, I do not care how "hot" you are. The moment you show yourself to be a shitty person is the moment you become ugly to me, inside and out. If anything, being "hot" makes it worse, because it feels like you think you can get away with your trashy behavior simply *because* you're "hot." Nope.

I hate it when my social batteries refuse to refill.

might be time to reconcile with the fact that fascists are preternaturally good at reality tv

**At the Pearly Gates** ME: So wait. I decide who gets in? ST. PETER: When you fill in for me, yes. ME: No pressure. (a man approaches) ST. PETER: Here. Let's test out your skills out on this guy. ME (squinting): ...okay...

Life is starting to creep back into anxiety/panic attack territory, and I am not a fan. Some days are harder to push back the dark spiraling thoughts more than others, and whenever they overtake me, I just... I feel so weak. 😔

@synthnscifi.bsky.social - Google Photos gave me a memory collage today, where the category was "Furry Cuddle Friends." It included this picture:

First trail walk of the season: Done! We did two miles today. Not bad for the first time back at it. (Complete with celebratory post-hike Pup Cup, too!)

"You didn't really capture the excitement and buzz of the room." Sir, I cannot magically produce over-the-top joy on people's faces in post. Are you remotely aware of anything happening right now? Be grateful these people left their homes to try and find a modicum of happiness at your event at all.

When my eyes are focusing more on their 'floaters' than the screen in front of me, it's time to take a rest from fine-detail color correcting this footage. 😅

Partying with my curling club (Windy City Curling!) at our annual end-of-season party. I needed this. 😊

Classic Concentration (Yes, based on the Alex Trebek revival of that game show. 😅)

Snuggling up back-to-back is Buddy's new "thing." I'm telling myself it means he trusts me to always have his back (because I do). Although, he could've merely wanted to see out the window and fell asleep like that. 😅

His use of electric color has always been a personal favorite of mine. 😍

Time to make Dracula my bitch. (Live w/ Marvel Rivals) twitch.tv/craftycurler

Just booked my first gig as a freelance editor. Here's hoping it's the first of many! 😁

Good.

GGs to Liquid Citadel on winning the Marvel Rivals Ignite Pre-season North America tourney! Those were some DAMN GOOD games all-around.

Our row of crabapple trees are already blooming nicely. What a gorgeous day outside, too! (No filter.)

I like cats. Truly, I do. But sadly, I am allergic to cats. I am also incredibly sensitive to the odors they create and leave around their owner's homes. Still, I am so glad so many of you have cats in your lives to bring you and yours joy. It's so needed. Now please stop inviting me over.

Ugh. I have a stye. It has burst. I am unhappy.

Whoever doesn't cast the first stone has the hammer

The entire 'Chant of Light' from the "Dragon Age" franchise.

And now me, in mine.

He makes it very difficult to get out of bed some days.

A film that takes place where you're from:

The biggest struggle I have watching big Twitch streamers is when trailer vids for new characters, maps, game modes, (etc.) drop. It's always turns into a gamer-dude sitting there going, "HE CAN FLY?! HOW'D SHE JUST KILL FOUR PEOPLE?! WHY DOES THE MAP SHIFT LIKE THAT?!" as incredulous as possible.

So once again a man started a wildly successful harassment campaign against a female celebrity who didn’t actually do anything and the internet swallowed it full throated, and the whole thing is revealed to be concocted horseshit he can’t muster anything more than “sorry that happened I guess”

A fun surprise Sunday stream! (Live w/ Marvel Rivals as I push for GM in Comp.) twitch.tv/craftycurler

LET'S GO NORTHERN!! AWOOO!!! 🐺

Bruce on Pride Night with the 2026 Canadian Pride Curling Champions ❤️

I can't believe this, but I'm making my first-ever "sports fan"-style skeet about Rock League: I'm shocked Maple United hasn't pulled Ross Whyte out of the Skip slot. He's an amazing curler, but he's simply having a rough go of it this week. (I hope that's not too mean of me to say.)

Yay! But also, Boo! This is what I figured/feared would happen. Only two out of the twelve line-ups have a woman at Skip. Personally, I would LOVE to see this format require each franchise to field one MFMF line-up and one FMFM line-up. I think it would make for more interesting teams/swaps.

For the love of DOG... IRON THAT FLAG BEFORE YOU HANG IT UP.

@colbertlateshow.bsky.social better bring back Laura Benanti for this one.

Followed an online recipe from an amazing Instagram foodie account (@stfumatthew), and made these fried chicken sliders with hot honey glaze and dill pickle ranch - all from scratch. They turned out so good! P.S. - This is the same account I got my Thanksgiving gumbo recipe from. 😊

Is it me, or does Bsky engagement seem to be dropping? Especially on posts that don't have pics or a video?

I really wish I could've made it out to this in-person. There's a TON of talent sitting at that table

With so many good players on the ice, as always... I am rooting for the rocks. (Okay... and #NorthernUnited.) #RockLeague @rockleague.bsky.social

Not to sound dramatic, but as I walked around in rubber boots to inspect things, I saw a power strip was plugged in and floating in the water. Before I knew it, Buddy ran down the stairs, right into the water. The wall outlet had shorted, so nothing happened... but that panic is still haunting me.

Waking up to three inches of water in our basement, needing to make a hardware store run, and building a fitted PVC pipe to replace a busted sump pump in the basement was NOT how I planned to spend my Easter Sunday.

Y'ALL. Check out my newest headshots, courtesy of the amazingly talented photographer, Tyler Core! A big 'Thank you' goes out to Khaki Pixley for the makeup glow up, as well! 😁 Gosh, you were both so wonderful to work with. I'm thrilled with how these turned out! www.tylercoreshoots.com

[insert hilarious April Fools Day joke here]

I didn't realize we installed outdoor showers... Huh.

It feels like every day I am simply finding different ways to distract my brain from being mean to me. This makes the very small window wherein I try to fall asleep (and therefore have no distractions) absolute hell. I don't know what's wrong with me, nor how to fix it, and I'm so tired.