We had to pick out new roof shingle colors today and this decision feels so HEAVY. If I end up hating it for some reason I’ll still have to look at it every day for the next 10-15 years

I have a distribution site for the central Ky flood relief! Thank you to Madison Home, Inc. for allowing us to use their site. I have created a list of items that can be used by pet owners impacted by flooding. www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...

The bookshelf in my living room came from the one room schoolhouse where my grandmother taught in the 40s. My grandpa stripped the black paint off it and varnished it, it’s v pretty. For things I regularly use, probably my Sunbeam stand mixer from the same grandmother that’s more than 50 years old.

🪨

Honey I’m a little worried about where you work

wut

Between this and the MK substack I am all cringed out for the day. No more cringe until tomorrow at LEAST please and thank you

I am lucky to be married to a guy who is an awesome dad. He takes care of his shit and his people. So very lucky.

First tomato of the season! 🍅

Book 46 of 2026: On Earth as It Is on Television by Emily Jane This was fun. I was not expecting the multiple references to (and visits to) Red River Gorge. They had Miguel’s Pizza! And there were lots of cats.

What do you mean, it’s time to get up? It’s Saturday FFS

Book 45 of 2026: The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi Beautiful and heartbreaking.

Stopped by a waterfall on the way home. V unexcited to go back to work tomorrow

Motherfucker

OK, it has become clear to me that this is probably not optional if I want to do this. I have another consult on July 14 and I’m hopeful in an ideal scenario to be able to do this as soon as next spring/summer. gofund.me/9c06d8a0a

I just had to increase the font size on my Kindle. Welcome to 44 I guess

Catching up a bit… Book 40 of 2026: Go Gentle by Maria Semple Book 41 of 2026: Migrations by Charlotte McConaghy I love McConaghy’s books so much. Even when they take place in the depressing future after most of the wildlife has died as a result of global warming

I didn’t think to take a pic before I dove in, but: red snapper on a bed of lobster ravioli with seafood alfredo sauce. One of the best things I’ve put in my mouth in a long time

The goodest girl is having a blast at the doggie hotel

Wastin’ away again

I feel like it’s a missed opportunity that the Margaritaville Resort is not playing Margaritaville immediately upon arrival

32. And real ones call it poke sallet, just ask em in Harlan County

surprise your favorite bluesky indie writer: buy their book or request your local library carry them. show support & spread the word.

This morning, this same guy told me I was giving Judy Gemstone vibes today. Fairly certain the judge will drop the murder charges for cause.

I had to people a whole lot today and I would like to not people for quite awhile now thanks

The garden on June 14th last year (L) vs yesterday this year (R). Basically the same plants in the same places (give or take some herbs). Only thing not drastically bigger are the cucumbers (and they’ll be consistent by the same point in June) and peas, which are about ready to come out anyway

Cut some basil 🌱

Since we got back from Hopkinsville yesterday, we’ve had a terrible time w the dog crying in her crate at night. Both last night & tonight she’s struggled and whined long after going to bed which she NEVER does. We just realized the girl who watched her Friday night turned off her sound machine 🤦🏻‍♀️

dunnnnn dun

Confirmed, book club discussion was on FIRE with this one

We had a team building event today that was supposed to be outside but weather happened so we ended up at a pickleball place. A few of us who had no interest in playing competitively just kinda hit the ball back & forth for awhile. I’d never played before, it was fun. But OOF my shoulder is unhappy

My arm is necessary for naps

It is really hard to take good pictures of iridescent glass

Bridge to Terabithia. My brother’s best friend died suddenly when they were in 7th grade and someone gifted him the book, to help him process I guess? I would read it and cry about my best friends potentially dying, which was my own way of processing I’m sure. I was in 4th grade

Book 39 of 2026: Everyone in this Bank Is a Thief by Benjamin Stevenson Light cozy mystery (4th in the series). I have a feeling I’d be a little annoyed if I read in print but the audio for these books is 👌🏻. Always a fun break between heavier books

Book 38 of 2026: We Burned So Bright by TJ Klune A sweet story with hard things about an older gay couple at the literal end of the world

This is a really interesting question. I would guess a mile or two, hiking and/or camping solo

Book 37 of 2026: How to Be Okay When Nothing Is Okay by Jenny Lawson I mean, it’s Jenny 💛

I am fascinated by the story behind the 5 Italian scuba divers who died in a cave in the Maldives. So many things don’t make sense about it (why was one guy at the mouth of the cave and the rest were in the furthest chamber?!) I’m hoping their dive computers provide answers bc speculation is WILD rn

It’s a hard life but somebody’s gotta live it

Book 36 of 2026: Lady Tremaine by Rachel Hochhauser I enjoyed this one: a retelling of Cinderella from the point of view of the stepmother. Also includes several throwbacks to Ever After. The audio was 👌🏻

Amber is enjoying the patio couch.

This is a small snippet of his speech. Tell ‘em Harrison

At first I thought this meant cars that eat themselves and thought maybe Teslas were evolving to a new kind of self-implosion but no it’s just people who might eat their own skulls

Got my peppers in today! Everything is officially (finally) in the ground now 😅

Still a huge fan of early voting at the library. Walked right in, was out in less than 5 minutes. My favorite way to vote

November 2012 - October 2013 and it’s not even close.

This bitch voted

Book 35 of 2026: Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke (book club pick) Hoooo boy, the book club discussion on this one is gonna be LIT

Book 34 of 2026: Kin by Tayari Jones Damn this was good. Beautiful story of chosen family of all kinds.