Drink some water. Spend some time caring for your houseplants or pets. Remind yourself that joy is a form of resistance. Check out some fun books from the library - graphic novels count as books! You’ve got this.

‘soy un perdedor’, I quietly sing to my dog as we lie nose to snout while she patiently waits for breakfast

Can't even handle my mutuals feed tonight. Going to read about a better world with smaller problems. Be good to yourselves, this is all so hard.

I felt like I was being watched while working and looked down to see this little goon. I'm not worthy of this scrutiny. 😂

Don’t fuck with me, please. I’m tired. I’m from the “is” era of Facebook updates

Hey remember when Tracy Chapman showed up and played Fast Car and we melted? That was magic.

The world is spinning. Today is my first day at the new job and simultaneously the sixth anniversary of my mother's passing. Tomorrow is my birthday and simultaneously the fifth anniversary of the US Capitol attack. We keep living, if we're lucky. Peace, friends.

Rough vibes on this website today, likely because people feel Hopeless and Helpless Because Can't Stop It and No One Who Is Supposed To Is Trying To So Now We're Fighting Each Other™. I recommend activities such as book, or potentially instrument if you like instrument, or even do talk on phone.

One last cookie time picture before the tree comes down tomorrow.

I was going to take down the holiday stuff today but I think one more day of looking at pretty lights while the world burns will be okay.

Here are the Top 5 Dogs of the week!

A List of Predictions Made in 1926 About 2026 🧵

18 years ago today I woke up unable to say words right, my left hand not working right, a little dizzy, confused. It was a minor stroke, utterly unexpected, a blood clotting disorder landing a hardball. It was so long ago now but I still feel lucky, I call it Second New Year.

Gonzo's been taking revenge on all those fireworks people from last night by barking his loudest every time we let him out this morning. I get it.

I read 49 books this last year, about 44 more than I managed the year before. I guess setting goals maybe does help, so I'll just do a repeat this time. Happy New Year, I hope 2026 sucks at least a bit less than this last one for everyone. 🥂

Having New Year's fall on a Wednesday feels careless, like misplacing an aged parent in the frozen foods aisle

Making friends on this Florida trip. Said hi to a bunch of armadillos and turtles today, and yesterday I was greeted by a Manatee. So don't tell me I have no social life. 😊

Been watching hip-hop dance battles all morning on TV while making key lime pie and potatoes au gratin to go with the smokin' ham. The racist wing of the family is in another state, the transphobes are in yet another state. We're a small group, but it's merry and bright here, shine on y'all. ❄️

In case of racist uncles or dead moms or someone saying "only two genders" or your gifts didn't arrive on time or you have a tummy ache or this day is just awkward and you wish it was over: Arlo loves you as you are. You can be okay anyway and it's okay to not be okay. Happy Thursday!

Watching the Flintstones celebrating Christmas in the BC times reminded me to show you this picture of the creche my mother-in-law gave us wherein puppy jesus's family has a pet dog...

thinking about setting the roomba free for the holidays, just opening the door and letting it go (in case its new years resolution is to kill)

You know my manager has ghosted me from the minute I told him I was quitting 2 weeks ago, which really makes me seriously doubt my decision to leave, right? 🤔

it's christmas eve don't forget to set your santa traps remember the goal is to maim not kill

"What's the matter with misfits? That's where we fit in!"

Reminding myself repeatedly that the little fucking asshole dog that won’t calm down even an hour after we’ve all got into bed and turned off the lights would not have a home if we hadn’t rescued his adorable ass. I love him I love him I love him I love him I lo

To avoid disappointment I have purchased my own set of new socks for Christmas. I can't wait.

She was a mixed media

Todays post I don't know how many times a week i will write posts but for now i am riding ebb of enthusiasm Please take a look if you like it, share. ameliadraws.art/2025/12/22/t...

Can I ask a favour? Life has been really tough lately due to terminal family illness and I just haven’t had the spoons for decent self promotion. Could you please give the “Little but Fierce” kickstarter prelaunch page a repost (and maybe a follow)? www.kickstarter.com/projects/dcb...

What if you answered every rhetorical question you found on Bluesky?

a muppet twist on iconic art: thread

Fewer chatbots more pitchforks

"Repost if" No.

Gris. It's an incredible experience of a game (based on stages of grief) and I'm glad I waited 6 years after my mom passed to play it. Still 1 level to go but wow the blue (depression) level was a lot.

Humans are nervous of me because I’m a terrifying murderbot, and I’m nervous of them because they’re humans.

Me: I'm known for overthinking. Him: Really? I think I've been insulted. 😅

“Find your friends” Um, we are here to get away from those people…

A thread of how to say “nobody asked you” from around the world, starting with this one… A Lithuanian way of telling someone to mind their own business is ne tavo kiaulės, ne tavo pupos. It means “not your pigs, not your beans.”

I don’t trust people who aren’t always ready for bed.

I have just run out of Murderbot books and I'm sad and want more

So much judgemental bullshit on here lately. Taking in absolutes about situations that are not simple, condemning people for meds they take, broken relationships, everything. Maybe calm your tits and tend your own lawn.

It hasn't even been twelve hours, but all three of us have been overwhelmed with requests from media for comment and I'm mostly writing this now so they'll leave me alone.

this was a weekend of unrelenting horrors, but if you had a small nice thing happen I would like to hear about it maybe you read a great book or saw a cute dog walking down the street or your soup turned out really good? please share

New Absolute Units episode is here! We’re back with Professor Paddy Bullard (University of Reading) and Isabel Hughes (The MERL), with a bonus episode marking 250 years since Jane Austen’s birth. Listen below or wherever you get your podcasts: merl.reading.ac.uk/explore/abso...

I put in my notice last week and promised to leave things in great shape before the holiday. Now I'm finding that the person I was last week was full of care I no longer possess.

When you repost horrible posts to show your outrage you're just smearing the shit around.

Rob Reiner is a guy you'd fly flags at half mast for.