That new Muppets special was absolutely perfect. I'm going to need like seven more seasons at least.

I think I need to make a big change to the plot of the current novel and I'm SO MAD at myself but also like yes, that will make it better.

Looking Forward – Upcoming Events In which we look forward to some fun things happening when the weather is not so terrible as it is now

I'm waiting to pick up K1 from school and I just noticed that the truck next to me has, instead of a car antenna, a large black bullet with a small American flag painted on it. I recoiled and made an absolute look of disgust before I could fix my face so I hope that mom didn't see me.

Me: something about @scalzi.com 12 year old: Skull-Z? Is he a rapper?

I knew Catherine O'Hara's work before I even knew who she was, if that makes sense. She will be sorely missed.

K4 poked her head out the door, sang Elphaba's "elakanaman" chant, and we immediately got the call that they are off school again tomorrow. She is psyched about her new powers.

Kids are on their third day off school this week. I'm so cold. January, you suck.

Good news, other moms! My six year old has declared that I'm "the worst mom ever" so you all are off the hook.

Just watched Sinners (2025) and oh boy. What a fantastic movie. Holy cow.

"Martha will be proud of me," I tell myself as I drink my cup of fiber powder. @mostlymartha.bsky.social

I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow and I am trying to rewrite the neural pathways that tell me I'm going to get yelled at because this doctor has never yelled at me. It's tough going, though.

Turns out there are *FOUR* (4!!) black cats on our porch. The kids have named them Void, Boxey, Spooky, and MamaCat.

Things that are bringing me joy today: * the fuzzy blanket I finished making last night * a rousing game of Taco, Cat, Goat, Cheese, Pizza with Ks 4 and 4 * a visit from the outdoor cats who are trying to adopt us * burning the candle that smells like sugar cookies

Is this @mostlymartha.bsky.social?

Not Even Once

K1 spent ten minute explaining to me why he thought a source he was given at school was untrustworthy. He ran it through AI detectors and looked for security information, contact information, etc. I looked at it and ultimately it was just a badly built site, but I praised his suspicion.

One thing you can do today is buy a friend's book. Who cares if you even read it. Just buy to support art. Fascists hate poetry and short stories and books about joy and memoirs about compassion etc. Let's go.

Thread of remote ways to support Minneapolis

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Periodic reminder that I have a queer-led, found family, MCs are in their 30s, cosmic horror novel that you -- yes, YOU -- could enjoy from a variety of different platforms! books2read.com/u/3LX0Z1

I love my children and do not regret having them. That said, K4 has been lowkey sick all weekend and waking me up multiple times a night and I just have so little energy today.

I'm trying to put together a playlist to expand K2's interest in musicals and for SOME REASON revolutionary songs may be becoming over-represented. #doyouhearthepeoplesing #seizetheday

The cat distribution system is trying very hard to give us two voids and my husband is refusing for the silly reason that our kid is allergic. *huffs*

Broke into the tomb of the unknown soldier and it turned out he was a skeleton.

repost to give those 2 or 3 followers who always like your weird posts a little forehead kiss & a grilled cheese cut diagonally

I very much dislike being perceived because I have *bad feelings* about my physical self BUT I also realize that's counter productive to selling books, so I'm going to do better about saying yes to event opportunities this year.

Just popped online for the first time today and uh.

Sorry to report that family has once again made lemon pig monstrosities.

The final Calvin and Hobbes, which appeared in papers 30 years ago today.

Me: Ugh, I'm feeling really down about my writing from this past year. My husband: Are you serious? Me:...Ok, I guess I did have a book published and signed a contract for another *secret project* that hasn't been announced yet BUT STILL. Anyway, social media can warp your point of view.

We've been watching through the Marvel movies with K1 and K2, and tonight we finished Infinity War. Despite being slightly spoiled just by virtue of being on the Internet, they were *hooked* for those last twenty minutes. Great parenting moment.

Jug's sweater 😂

Short musings On Light In which we consider lights at Christmastime

End of an era: inducted the youngest two kiddos into The Santa Conspiracy tonight.

I'm worried about being accused of weaponizing incompetence when it comes to wrapping presents, but honestly I'm not trying to weaponize anything. It's just sheer incompetence.

Cookie baking day today! Kids requested sugar cookies to decorate and regular chocolate chip. I've got a batch of hot chocolate cookie dough chilling. Going to throw some dark chocolate pomegranate treats together, too.

If you read a book this year, im proud of you 🫶🏽 reading and literacy has become an act of rebellion in such an illiterate world

accidentally sent my kid to a montresori school and i haven't seen them for a while

Possibly weird ask, but can anyone suggest any affirming books for a young queer Christian teen?

Finally starting the Netflix "Frankenstein" and boy, that kid Frankenstein actor just did the most *amazing* flounce onto a couch.

Today is officially the start of "wearing warm pajamas through the school drop-off line". Cheers to everyone else celebrating.

YouTube wrapped doesn't mean much when everyone in the family shares your account.

Me to K2: At least take your coat to school, it's way too cold to walk around in just a hoodie! Also me: *walks into the store in just a hoodie*

My kids have a snow day today and I'm happy for them buuuut that means they've had a seven day weekend and I think we've forgotten how to human.

Winter Fun In which we have an upcoming event and remind you of books for sale

My father-in-law stopped me at church to tell me he's proud of me for the hard work I've put in re: writing and how pleased he is at my recent successes and like, how dare he be so supportive and awesome? 😭

Took the evens (K2 and K4) to see Wicked 2. Both had ideal reactions in the right spots. K4 has a vendetta against Dorothy now.

In accordance with my genetics and heritage, I am Very Good at farmhouse cooking. Anything finicky, though, ugh.

Love to see my stuff up on Anna's Archive. (sarcasm)