My mom’s dad had 2 families for about a decade. He married the other woman after my grandma found out. I was in my grandmother’s wedding when I was a kid, and she was roughly the age I am now.

Forgot there was a hidden track on something I was listening to and scared the crap out of myself.

It’s 62 and I have windows open. In 5 days, possible snow.

Not ominous at all.

Carwyn knows exactly what I mean when I tell him “2 paws”, but that doesn’t stop him from trying to put all 4 on my shoulder when I’m reading. Damn wannabe parrot.

There was a skunk in my backyard last night. A couple of weeks ago, I had a fox. Sunday was a buck. Rabbits/squirrels/groundhogs/cats are every day. This is the best use of an outdoor camera.

Breaking: A UPS plane has apparently crashed near Muhammad Ali Airport in Louisville, KY. WDRB in Louisville says there are injuries. More to come.

I had to read product information in French and German today. I’m always amused how “antibody“ is a literal translation.

What the actual fuck?

I had 2 women take care of me in a Sydney bathroom when I was getting violently ill. Women's bathrooms are places of care.

I had a fairly long to-do list this weekend and I managed to do everything save 1 thing. That 1 thing was the thing that I wanted to do, rather than needed to do.

Great job, everyone, we did it again

Time for my favorite annual Halloween post 💀🎃

Connections Puzzle #873 🟦🟦🟦🟦 🟪🟪🟪🟪 🟨🟨🟨🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩

I am pre-tired for today.

I overheard someone at work today say the phrase “archimedes venison” and it’s been in my brain all day.

My hyper local movie theater is finally showing movies after a 2 year remodel. I am very excited about this.

GOD: Sleep is one of the very most important things humans do. It will make them feel rested, and be crucial to their ability to function. ANGEL: Okay, got it. GOD: And some of them are gonna be REALLY bad at it for no reason lol

Amazon is helping fund a $300 million build of a ballroom for the White House. Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity. They are not the same.

Pittsburgh people: do you have FIOS? Are they making you change your ONT, and is it the one listed or do you have another? They have my original listed and CS isn’t super sure. I think they just wanted me to upgrade my plan.

This is mostly commuting walking, but whatever.

When SNAP runs out on Nov. 1st, hundreds of thousands of people in Pittsburgh and across SWPA will struggle to afford food. I compiled (with the help of community members) a non-exhaustive list of where people can find help, including sites in Pittsburgh & outer counties. Please spread this.

Python was awarded a funding grant, funding grant asked Python foundation to remove all diversity and inclusion initiatives they have. Python foundation said no and rejected the grant. If you use Python, send a few dollars to the charity to keep it going. I’m pushing a dono on behalf of ScamGuard.

Was intrigued by a jar of “sweet heat” pickled jalapeños at the store yesterday. I could eat the whole jar in one sitting.

I stand corrected!

I have gotten to know the person that I share a lab bench well enough to have the “soup is round” conversation. He is intrigued, asked many follow up questions. He and I will get along. He, however, is suspicious of me bc I have no toilet paper installation preference.

The opener for Neko Case was a band called Des Demonas from DC. They were great! Think early 80s punk with Afro beat. Good lyrics, good drums, good music to move your body to.

I haven’t heard a break up song as scathing as Lily Allen’s new release since Alanis’ “You outta know”. I mean, really the whole album is a diss track to her ex and she’s not holding back. Good for her.

It’s a Neko Case evening in Pittsburgh.

Everything is trying to keep me from getting to work on time.

Picture of the East Wing demolition of the White House taken on my flight out of DCA.

Italian physicist Amedeo Avogadro was born 1776, the year the US declared independence. He died 1856. Inventor & physicist Nikola Tesla was born in 1856, and died in 1943. Epidemiologist Sir Richard Peto was born in 1943. He's 80. Conclusion: The USA is 3 scientists old.

This was worth all of the time it took to make. thefirstmess.com/2019/11/13/v...

Janeane Garafolo. I feel that she gets the sarcastic tone I often have as well as the manic excitement that would only be used when speaking about microscopes.

Nothing more annoying than having to do a yearly review for a job you’ve been in for a month.

This T smells like baked potatoes.

It’s the time of year where I once again complain that diet cranberry Sierra Mist was discontinued. @discontinuedfoods.bsky.social

Do you have any extremely niche, but serious, ethical stances?

What happened on the red line???

Oct 20th - The Beaver Examiner reported the arrest of Bob and Doug McKenzie. 📽️📅 Strange Brew (1983)

I have been caramelizing onions for an hour.

I swear, if I lose power before I finish caramelizing these 3 lbs of onions, I will not be responsible for my actions.

I feel like 4 of my neighbors have gotten new roofs this weekend.

My favorite sign from yesterday was held by a very well dressed older woman (80s?) saying "We do not need a Turd Reich", mostly because she looked like someone that would give you a disapproving look if you made a poop joke.

The only king I recognize. See you at No Kings, Boston Common, 12pm.

Going to the hardware store for a tarp and duct tape. I’m gonna have to buy a Halloween decoration lest I end up on a list.

Today I am going to deal with scary basement items. Because I am a strong, independent, stubborn woman and theses tasks are gonna take 15 minutes and I’ve been putting them off for a month.

It’s 36F out. I have both bedroom windows open and a fan blowing air in. When did this happen?

happy 10 year anniversary to one of the most prophetic tweets of all time @cavalorn.bsky.social