I skipped the free shots for years at work bc I thought only old and vulnerable people needed flu shots, until a close friend died within a day of symptoms. The flu was so downplayed my whole life that I had no idea it was still so deadly or could kill so swiftly, and I've never missed a shot since.

*looks directly at camera*

Amazon treats indie authors attempting to get scam listings taken down in the same manner insurance companies treat sick people attempting to get medical care: deny, deny, deny, defend, defend, defend. (If they could depose, they certainly would.)

Just another couple weeks until the deadline. Keep the photos coming! Got this one today from Ruby, standing in front of Warrior Rock Lighthouse, right outside Portland.

When in fact negotiating life online safely is in fact - MUCH HARDER, more constant and more laborious

This was an all-timer headline

We have started S5 of Astrid (PBS Passport). I love these characters so much.

I went outside! As soon as I stepped out of my building a bald eagle flew right over my head. Half a block down, I spotted a second one. I’m taking all these bald eagle sightings as an omen. A GOOD OMEN.

Great investigative (actual!) journalism on that Reddit story from the supposed food delivery app software whistleblower www.platformer.news/fake-uber-ea... Weird about the ad that appears under the piece for some AI software that claims the journalist trusts with his money

also the retail price for hardcover in Canada gives me a tummyache so if you would my darlings please please please go to your public library and request the book even if you are preordering? those hold lines can get LONG if librarians don't know that there's a lot of demand

Hey it’s raining but that doesn’t stop some chuckle fuck from trying to run the leaf blower

Trying to motivate myself to do anything.

i love the beginning of the year because everyone starts blogging. and if you (yes you) were thinking about starting, this is your sign

Cookie thread! bsky.app/profile/outs... Yes i saved this post so I could go back and find it and also add to it

We have started the K-drama Ca$hero

Submitted my letters! IT WAS BOTH FUN AND EASY! Having any trouble? Reach out to me! I will help with samples!!!

Who thinks it will snow in the morning in Seattle? #wawx

I agree that we should frame reading as a pleasure and that reading is not necessarily a virtue. But why do we persist in allowing the framing that learning and expanding your thinking or even defending democracy can’t also be pleasurable and joyful?

Twin Cities Book People: I will be in discussion with author Kawai Strong Washburn next Tues (Jan 13) at The University Club, talking TIGERS, hosted by @subtextbookstore.bsky.social! Free! Join if you can and please share!

post a famous bathroom scene

Finally giving Death by Lightning (Netflix) a try. I do like Mathew McFadyen a lot.

Meals-on-Wheels should have a competition at each city they help as a fundraiser. They invite local restaurants to build a boxcar and compete against each other. The competition is called Wheels-on-Meals.

I told my mom I was going to make @ranchogordo.bsky.social royal corona beans with lemon-butter-caper sauce and she said, “You could make old toilet paper rolls with lemon butter caper sauce and they would be delicious.” She’s so funny

Do any of you take Ulbrevy for migraines? I finally got my prescription filled and I was wondering if you have any side effects I should prepare for. I had to stop with the triptan because it made me super nauseous and dizzy, like drunk and awful. Thanks!

Yesterday‘s walk included this delightful fellow. Today we had a couple bald eagles fly right over our heads! I did not get any videos of them. My birding goal this year is to find a northern saw-whet owl.

Yellow rose in full bloom in January in Seattle for @alyssaharad.bsky.social

Amazon will not deal with the problem of fraudulent/scam listings for a simple reason: like Meta, they profit from the fraud. As a result, it’s nearly impossible for an indie author to get a scam ebook listing taken down. The whole thing is crazymaking.

Have 25 seconds of this pileated woodpecker drumming for a mate (he only drummed for a few seconds not the whole video) 🪶

It seems a lot of folks are having a rough morning/day/weekend. If you have extra compassion/energy this week, see who might need you. sending big love out.

We are back to S1.2 of Poirot with David Suchet. Not very queer, although I could swear Hastings at least has a thing for Poirot. He just seems to hang around, mooning.

I need recommendations for LIGHT AND FLUFFY things to watch. I have Netflix (ad tier), Hulu, HBO, PBS Passport, and my library streaming services Hoopla and Kanopy. Bonus for queer content. I have watched Heartstopper and Heated Rivalry and Young Royals. Also XO Kitty.

Left messages with my Republican rep and two Republican senators in KS. They don't care (Marshall was already posting how thrilled he is), but I did the thing. Is it useful? Is it going to do anything? Honestly I don't care. Take care of yourselves and do what you can.

This was such a fun interview! Talking with Julia is always a pleasure 💖 Getting to read this long poem out loud was also a joy!

I have a friend who was asking me this morning if she should join the class action against Anthropic. Absofuckinglutley is what I told her. She is on the scholarly side of her works being published. Anything else I should tell her?

If you aren’t reading Adib’s books you are missing out on some fantastic queer Persian stories. Also, everything Adib writes makes me hungry.

man i’m glad this year is almost over

Oh my god @adibkhorram.bsky.social I just finished reading It Had to be Him and I just *inhaled* your book. I have enjoyed your books since Darius the Great and you keep getting better. I can’t wait to read Arya’s story when it comes out!! This group of friends is so good.

I have been wanting food like the recipes mentioned in this article since I got back from New Orleans cooking.nytimes.com/article/new-...

Oh my god @adibkhorram.bsky.social I just finished reading It Had to be Him and I just *inhaled* your book. I have enjoyed your books since Darius the Great and you keep getting better. I can’t wait to read Arya’s story when it comes out!! This group of friends is so good.

got absolutely bodied by the Brooklyn Museum today

I really hope the bangs/booms I’m hearing are from someone setting off fireworks

Olivia Colman should be the next Bond. #TheNightManager

@jennyrae.bsky.social I asked my mom, who asked her sister too, about the little blue pin but they didn’t know either. I hope you’ve had better luck elsewhere!

This current protein craze is ridiculous. No, I don’t want protein in my coffee. Thank you.

*whispers* in unions there is strength

Tried Smitten Kitchen’s pizza dough recipe. It’s a very high hydration dough! In case you couldn’t tell 😋

What craft supply websites is everyone using in the US now? Interested in all types, but also specifically those that carry wool roving in felting amounts.

On January 10 come join me and @seananmcguire.bsky.social at Grumble and Wine in Bremerton, WA — we’ll be talking about the latest book in the Wayward Children series, so grab your best mask and come ask us questions! www.eventbrite.com/e/seanan-mcg...