Silliness this morning because Rosebud is home. After chatting about K-pop Demon Hunters, we watched a video to learn how to make the Korean lamb towel. I only had a small towel around, but Baz the wonder pug is a good sport and tried it on.

"People who visited the Mission Hospital Emergency Department waiting room...between 2-6:30 a.m. on Jan. 4, 2026, might have been exposed" to measles. Alert from Buncombe County public health. Tragically, this is what happens when anti-vaccine lies aren't immediately crushed. #avlnews

Another journey with Samus Aran completed. For now.

My @fridaytea.com order arrived! I’m so excited. I think I’ll have the punkin pie rooibos this evening, but I can’t wait to have a cup of my beloved The Modern ProTEAtheus tomorrow.

Baz the wonder pug has suffered this week. The recliner part of the couch that I sit in stopped working. Never have you seen a sadder pup. Even if I sat in the other recliner, he was not happy. Luckily, the internet exists & we were able to get a replacement part. Behold, a happy pug back on my lap.

I would like to thank past me for buying myself Metroid Prime 4. Am I good at it? Nope. Am I completely focused on this rather than doomscrolling? Yep. I’m also loving the beautiful world and zooming around on my Samus bike.

For many of us, sadness and grief are inescapable at this time of year. Knowing that millions of other people feel the same way isn't particularly comforting. But at least we know that there's nothing wrong with us.

Tulip really wanted jelly doughnuts. Normally, I make them from scratch, but some days, I know when to give myself a break. The frozen Rhodes roll dough works great. After frying, I filled them with raspberry jam, rolled them in vanilla sugar, and melted chocolate for dipping.

I took some time this morning to put on a song that always make me cry. After sitting in that feeling for a while, I’ve turned back to my rage playlist. It’s been a week. I know it’s only Tuesday, but *gestures dramatically*.

I don’t know how to process the horrific fire hose of tragedy that has been omnipresent but has spiked this weekend, and I suspect I’m not alone. We aren’t meant to carry this much suffering and be able to function at “normal” capacity. Be gentle with yourself and others, if you can.

If you're not Jewish and you're having trouble contextualizing the Sydney attack, imagine a shooting at a public Christmas tree lighting in NYC. Little kids running around. Lovely Hanukkah lights. Maybe some singing. That's what these gunmen shattered. That's what we have to carry into Hanukkah.

I thought I’d escaped, but my post vaccination aches, chills are keeping me awake. So I will share some more Frankenstein reread thoughts. Victor belittling Justine’s despair. Wooooooow. Justine discussing her coerced confession, and Elizabeth bonding with her. Justice for Justine!!!!!!

Woohoo! Was able to get my second shingles vaccine and my pneumonia vaccine today and I even got to chat with my favorite pharmacist.

I saw Merrily We Roll Along at the movie theater yesterday. I loved it. An interesting way to tell a story (I didn’t know anything going in). Between this and & Juliet the other night, my brain is full of thoughts about life, art, & the choices we make.

I started listening to Frankenstein on my morning walk. I’d forgotten how much Robert loves Victor.

Let's be very clear that one of the major effects of the CDC no longer recommending various vaccinations is that it becomes much harder for folks who still want to be—or want their children to be—vaccinated to get their insurance providers to cover those vaccinations.

Apple Music Replay for 2025. I see a lot of Tulip’s influence on this list.

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That’s me on the sofa with hot tea for the rest of the day. I’ve got a sinus infection. Why is it I suddenly feel a lot worse after getting diagnosed? Im sure that Baz the wonder pug will be pleased by more couch snuggle time.

My copy of Sinners arrived, and I can’t wait to watch it again tonight. It’s my favorite movie/soundtrack of the year.

Australia recorded ZERO cases of cervical cancer in women under 25 for the first time since they started tracking the cancer in the 80s. This is the power of vaccines. The HPV vaccine is extremely effective at preventing cancer. Viruses can be oncogenic. Get your vaccines and protect yourself!

Back to shiny hunting in Pokemon ZA and listening to Wuthering Heights.

Welp, another day of moderate air quality means I should use my inhaler before the dog walk. Sigh with a side of wheezing….

I would like to thank my switch 2 and Pokemon ZA for helping me make it through the last stressful week. I always love watching the end credits to see all of the talented folks that make video games. Now, on to shiny hunting and finishing the Pokédex!

Baz has some medical tests today. And he just met a giant malamute mix that he didn’t get to play with at the vet. It’s a tough day to be a pug.

Dear rec center, please stop moving everything around! My brain gets so confused.

Watched Frankenstein with Baz the wonder pug. He barked at some of the Creature growl/talking and the sled dogs. He completely slept through the CGI wolves. So brave. So discerning.

It’s been a week, but here’s Baz the wonder pug asking why he didn’t get to have graham crackers and peanut butter for a snack.

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I dreamed that I was going to college classes through lava. Thanks, brain, for being subtle.

I voted early, so I will be attempting to distract myself until polls close. I’m sure Baz the wonder pug would be happy to help me. This is his “please give me feet to snuggle so I can relax and take a nap” look.

Polls are now open. As long as you are in line by 7:00 p.m., you will be able to vote.

Baz the wonder pug threw a fit at 4:30. He sounded like he was possessed, and I don’t think I’ve heard him make those sounds before. He hates the time change. He also remains disappointed that his humans can’t realize that it is past pug dinner time.

Today’s book and tea combo: Nine Tailed by Jayci Lee and Wolfman from @fridaytea.com .

Baz makes a cute dragon. #halloweenpet

With SNAP/EBT cuts looming I highly recommend downloading this app! Basically restaurants and other food businesses will have available bags of random food they don’t wanna waste for ppl to buy for hella cheap! This has saved me sooooo many times when I only have $5 and need some food.

Pug of the morning: I left the house yesterday to run some errands. Baz the wonder pug does not approve of the warm lap leaving. But he does suffer through by lying on multiple pillows on the sofa. He is staring intently at the bag off screen containing my lunch: a hamburger and baked potato.

Pug of the morning: Gale warnings and rain and cold are not Baz approved weather. First time in his coat this fall.

Pug of the morning: Baz is certain that it is dinner time. But he also doesn’t want to leave the lap too soon. Moments after this, when I moved to get up, he rushed down the ramp and began the high-pitched barks of joy that signal food. And he tried to steal my shoe.

One food bank in Virginia saw a 65% increase in visitors since last year, more than at the height of the pandemic. “We thought it would come back down and it hasn’t,” the food bank’s chief philanthropy officer said. “It keeps growing.” (Published Oct. 3)

The day is bright and chilly. Perfect for curling up on the sofa and finishing The Bewitching by @silviamg.bsky.social . I have a tumbler of La Llorona tea from @fridaytea.com which is a great match to this haunting tale.

FYI, Virginians: Today's your last day to register in advance to vote in November's elections. If you miss the deadline, you can still do a same-day voter registration on Nov. 5; from my experience as a poll worker who's also served as a registration clerk, you should budget 15 minutes for that.

The dark romance girlies have every man fooled into thinking we all have an abusive stalker fantasy. No, baby. Use that bass in your voice to ask me about my day. 😂

This is Baz’s reaction when I tell him I forgot the house key. Luckily, husband will be back soon. Until then, Baz has decided to lie in the sunshine to recharge.

Reading a book set in 1998 is a weird mix of “did we have cellphones then? Oh yeah, I had one for emergencies only while driving.” and “omg they’re still having to deal with film cameras!” But there’s definitely email.

Pug of the day: the weather has turned fall-like, and Baz is sad when his personal heating pad (aka human) runs errands. Do not worry, the human is now sitting with a lap full of sleeping pug.

First day for handknits this fall! I grabbed my handspun Age of Brass and Steam as I headed out the door to walk Baz the wonder pug.

Feeling a little melancholy today. Finally watching Next to Normal proshot…. This’ll help, right?

Post allergy shot visit to the coffee shop. I like to hang out around people for a bit after my shots, just in case. Today, this means an oatmeal cream pie latte, an Adirondack chair, and tunes.

Pug of the morning: how could I have moved and taken Baz the wonder pug’s lap away. And still not have given him more snacks.