I’ve overworked my dough using the bag method. Proof that it’s a fast-kneading technique.

I am donating to the Arbor Day foundation because they say they will send me 12 baby trees if I do. They know how to get a girl

The potato-masher cleaner has four legs.

Officially reached the age where we collectively stop texting each other at midnight because we can’t be sure who is still awake. #NewYear2026

I made a crochet beach bag using macrame rope. www.shaunart.net?p=82670 #DIY #handmade

I really pissed off some geese tonight.

Thinking about that time my friend made a complete thanksgiving dinner from scratch complete with 22lb bird and it wasn’t even thanksgiving and she doesn’t even have a cooking blog.

So to be healthy I’m supposed to stop eating several (like 4 hours) before bed. But I get hungry every three hours.

My PCP still wears a high quality respirator ✌🏻

I don't really love Stranger Things. What I love is Winona Ryder playing a stressed-out panicky character.

it's the perfect time of year to bake something that you'll only try once

An in-depth look at the AIDS epidemic in Botswana. Human stories of shame, anxiety, and community, followed by a breakdown through the lens of virology. #BookReview

Goal before the new year: catch up on newsletters and podcasts.

I crocheted my husband this giant poncho and he looks like a wizard shuffling around the house in it and a long beard. www.shaunart.net?p=82637

Thought about not wearing a mask to dance practice because waste water levels are "very low" but 2 people were there actively sick, so glad I didn't do that. 🤷‍♀️

Trying to decide if I want my holiday outfit vibes to be posh snowflake or gutter hag.

December is much spookier than October if you stop to feel it.

There are 1000 different types of watch batteries, and all of my small electronics require a different one.

It’s so strange to go to places without squirrels.

For Krampusnacht we’re having bumble berry pie.

Trying to decide between Facebook marketplace, buy-nothing sell-nothing, savers donations pickup, or the trash.

I forgot that my desk humidifier is also a nightlight and scared myself with a bright red light.

In the workplace, my most frequently used emoji is ☠️

Time to be cold for four months.

I did alllll my shopping this weekend so that I can quickly see how much Christmas is really costing this year.

The irony of a “hurry to buy on Black Friday” ad during a podcast episode called “Don’t buy. Ask why”

You don’t need to buy wrapping paper. You have brown shipping paper from Amazon, newsprint, and paper grocery bags. #Yule

When I tuck my dog in and she leans into that cozy space my heart explodes.

What’s Shauna cleaning today? I’m soaking the toilet tank tops in diluted bleach.

Call the papers, I’m pre-washing fabric before sewing with it.

It's best to throw the old dog toys out when the dog isn't home.

Getting rid of clothing because you don't like the way it feels is completely valid.

Substack seems like a way to pay for friends.

Hosting a huge event is a great way to only talk to everyone you know for thirty-seconds.

I love party leftovers because it takes the decision-making out of food for a few days.

My aunt says there’s always too much food, so what should I make to bring to Thanksgiving?

The worst part about hyper fixation is that I can’t be present or think about anything else until I’ve learned all there is to know about the fixation.

I called a business today and got a pretty convincing AI receptionist that made me feel confused, sad, and like I’d done something wrong.

This weekend several houses in my neighborhood put out their Christmas decor, which tells me other people are also having a really rough fall.

Work is bullshit right now. Bad enough to complain on the internet. We don't have a master scheduler, so PMs assign things without coordinating with one another and blindly hope there's enough resources available.

Today was cold and being outside was already hard.

Having a dog that’s uncomfortable in his own skin is tough. Nimbus has been licking his elbows so now he has these cute arm diapers to wear.

Ok science, so-so author, but if you need hard data to tell you that nature is good for the brain, ‘Nature and the Mind’ is a good source to cite. #BookReview

Travel blog post number 4 in our tour of the British Isles: www.shaunart.net?p=82599 The final post on this two-week trip that simply couldn't fit into one. Highlights include the Highland Folk Museum and Wildlife Park.

Imagine a buffet serving finger-food. You could use your own hands to grab only the food you intend to eat, or you could serve yourself with tongs that every other person in the buffet line has already handled. Does anyone else think this way?

I can't concentrate until I'm wearing the right pair of pants.

I like health and wellness content, but I don't like how much sneaky neo-eugenics is being pushed as a moral imperative.

I need a dish drying rack that doesn't rust. It's very annoying that a product designed to hold wet dishes would rust.

This November feels darker than usual. Is it only me?

I sang my dog a fabulous improv about how he's made of mashed potatoes.