Ok so is the plunder oil? Do they not realize we make our own pretty well now? I’m so confused as to motives aside from pure chaos.

It has recently occurred to me that two of my favorite movies include Nicholas Cage. Some may think that’s sad, but I’m good with it.

My espn boycott continues so I’m listening to the IU game on the radio. It’s not bad but even the radio guys think the commercials are too prevalent and too long.

Jamaican jerk pork chops and rice to start 2026. Aw yay!! #amcooking #mmm

Ending the year in the sewing room with The Philadelphia Story on, some might say it’s mighty fine.

Want a mind game? Put your belt on in reverse… it’s a challenge all day 😂

I like that even at my dad’s local bar they know idc about football…

Just saw an edward jones commercial with a Jess Mariano look a like and I’ve never been so all in …

A Christmas present cheat code for your boomer parents: buy their favorite movie for their streaming choice whenever. They will be soooo excited.

My voice is so mute the pup is unsure I’m talking. Good thing we speak many languages together like body and a little sign and of course music.

Who knew one of the things that would motivate this year would be getting better from being sick so I can try out my new yoga socks 😂

If you are tired of people complaining about paywall access to journalism then imagine how tired people are of living in places like America where disinformation is free and journalism is a mandatory paid subscription

I get the intention of the FB commercial but encouraging people to stalk your profile is not a good thing…

We are at the “at least I don’t have Covid” stage…

Gone in 60 seconds remains a classic. #sickday #movietime

It’s nearly 2026, FB makes obscene amounts of profits, yet… the only way to approve a comment in an event page is on a computer and not an iPad or phone. Make it make sense.

Late starting on a Friday with a little Alanis isn’t a bad way to start. #isntitironic #musicmatters

The excitement I get when I start an audiobook and it’s read by the author is next level. And it happens every time.

It can’t be “landmark” legislation if Congress passes it regularly. Just saying… that’s not a thing.

Teddy is thrilled to be home and resume his life sleeping in the bed. He’s so thrilled. He’s passed out with his paw on my arm and his head on his pillow. #littlethings #happypup #dogmom #girlandherdog

Tomorrow is the last day of my vacay/family Christmas trip. I’m pretty psyched for a den pop, some purdue gear and catching up with an old friend!

The happiest of snow beasts. #sundayrunday #snowedition #girlandherdog #welovesnow

Target over here trying to do a Gap Khaki commercial vibe with a glittery creature… sorry no. Still not shopping.

I think I might send Senator Bray a thank you Christmas card. Feeding festive.

Privileged enough that I get to enjoy Rudolph with Dad tonight. My only question remains: why couldn’t Rudolph’s mom have a name? Ms. Donner is just not good enough. #christmasmovie #rudolph

Weird… can’t seem to get thru to my Indian senators office… all lines are busy. Can’t imagine why that would be 🙃😜

Turning off all my news alerts emails really did help my sanity and mental health. I didn’t really think the had that much of an impact, but I was wrong. I’d recommend trying it if you’re considering it.

Often I feel like I’m moving from one thing to another without much choice, but I’m happy to report that I finished a project this week that had been on the list for 4 years and I am finally making progress on another one from 4 years ago too! Small wins friends. #publichistorylife #keepitonthelist

Sometimes you’ve just got to do it yourself and lead by example.

Me: the booklist is 3 needs…but let’s just browse a little An hour later, checked out with 8 books. 😂 supporting local and my favorite bookstore @2ndflightbooks.bsky.social !

The USPS posting a NINE BILLION DOLLAR LOSS!!! sounds terrible. Certainly worse than if you said "USPS costs thirty dollars per person per year" even though that means the same thing and more accurately describes a government service

Sometimes I miss espn, but when it’s Hoosier basketball season, I wait for the dad recap and it never ever disappoints. “Jess they stormed the court.” In December. We laughed sooo hard. #basketballstate #hoosierbasketball

I need you dear reader to know that I won the first driveway clean award again today on the first snow of the year. I did call my father to tell him. He was proud. #facts

Pasta carbonara is a super underrated fast dinner. Its spectacular.

I absolutely love when Indiana politics is in @hcrichardson.bsky.social’s updates for good. We do have great people in the Hoosier state they just don’t appear much. #goodnews

I’m so millennial that I listened to my iPod touch while I made brownies out of an actual cookbook. #nextlevel #saturdayvibes

Sometimes I forget I have great taste. I went thru the patterns box and why yes indeed I found 2 patterns for each of the projects I’ve been wanting to do. I’ve been looking for weeks… and had it the whole time. #sewingprep #alwaysastash

Tonight I got out the iPods, one still has its case because yes I’m that level of millennial. I ordered a new charging cord. What if they plug in and work … I mean I would definitely have a dance party with headphones. #millennialgoals #phonesdotoomuch #goingoldschool

Happy “is it a sinus infection or Covid” day to all those who celebrate. Negative today. Whew.

Just realized this morning when putting my latest read into storygraphs that my 4 favorite books this year were all written by amazing women about amazing women. It wasn’t intentional but I’m far from surprised. #womenshistory #womenwriters #womenauthors #amreading

What do you do when it’s 7:30 and you’re ready for sleepy time?

Every year in my hometown there’s a turkey trot. I haven’t done it in a few years now but I still get the emails. The emails remain the absolute best part! Just a reminder to all who are doing the things, people do read their emails, and we often enjoy them when we know you enjoy writing them.

Tried on pants at store. Ordered same pants online (checked skews). Somehow not the same pants. Also Claire McCardell would be pissed. No one needs 4 types of closures on a pair of pants. #fashion #fashionfails #justagirlwantingtrousersthatfitproperly

Baking with Mariah Carey and some much needed sunshine. It’s a very good start to a Saturday. #feeingemotions #90skid #ambaking

Why did I check my email to see if someone was going to continue to be a bully? Not sure but they did and now I know. Guess it’s back to my book and fake crackling fire.

Serious question: do boomers know how to go look at someone’s old pictures on Facebook?

I’m just going to say this again. If you add me and you’re a man who only follows the accounts of women. I will block you. I don’t need your bullshit in my life. #psa

It might be weird but I love when looking for books for presents and checking lists, my all time favorite book continues to appear. I have 3 copies of it and no regrets. #bookshopping

Ending with Abigail. I loved the first episode of the #americanrevolution

I had boozy coffee and I am now ready for the American Revolution premiere! #historianlife #kenburns #pbs #historyontv