I know everyone dunks on Stranger Things for the 5th year college seniors playing, like, 9th graders. But also the dude who plays Steve is 33.

My friend is not going to make it. Her husband told us they are transitioning to end of life care. I’m shattered. She was a wife, the mother of two, a sister, and a daughter. A truly good, vibrant person. I’m just kind of shouting into the void right now.

Ok my phone just switched to daytime mode. I really need to get up.

day one in mamdani’s new york

A friend from law school was hospitalized recently, and it’s pretty serious. I’m now on a group text with a bunch of friends, old and current, including some names I haven’t heard in years. It’s really something. Good community.

Made my best batches of black eyed peas and collard greens to date. I almost wish I had made more so we’d have even more leftovers

I’m not mad

I saw someone say every year they hit “shuffle” on their liked music, and whatever pops up is like, their prophecy for the year. I will never be as cool as Kendrick, but hell yes. I’ll take it.

P and I had originally planned to un-Christmas the house today. Instead we did it this past Sunday. Present Mona Lisa would like to sincerely thank Past Mona Lisa and Past P for their foresight. Now all I have to do today is cook greens and BEPs and ham.

The following doesn’t count toward my mean comment quota of 2026. We’re carrying one unused mean comment from 2025: Does Rebel Wilson notice she hasn’t been popular since she lost weight?

Gronk doesn’t ever need to be on tv. Let him rest. Wrap it up.

If I make it to 81, if I look as good as Diana Ross does now… then good for me. I mean, if I make it to 40 and I look 1/2 as good as Diana does at 81, good for me

2025 was, overall, a bummer with some bright spots. But I’m thankful for our little family and all of my loved ones. Thankful for the Online Cats. Lots of hope for tomorrow and beyond.

the end of a year is like a sewer. some see a past filled with crap and regret, foul memories of yesterdays flushed into darkness but not forgotten. others see it as a transition to something better, a rush towards transformation. Renewal. Opportunity. both true— for sewers imitate life.

A very happy Twilight Zone marathon to all who celebrate

We saw the monks! And Aloka the peace dog!

P and I came out to Decatur to see the monks. We got here with like 20 minutes to spare and they announced they’re postponing till 5. I guess we’re making a day of it.

P is on PTO I’m working remotely and it’s very slow (knock on wood). Your arm is mint. You almost had me.

Cornell men’s basketball has 53 at the half — most points MSU has given up in a half in almost three years. 💪🏻💪🏻

I’m unreasonably annoyed because I just saw someone use the word “parsimonious” incorrectly.

I’m rewatching old episodes of ANTM and Peacock is advertising GLP-1s

This was enjoyable.

I don’t usually post stuff from X because I don’t have it, but a friend sent me this and, well, L-O-L. (For the average BlueSky user: it’s satirical praise. The OP does not actually support homophobia.)

This might be my favorite ever, tbh

DEI button

Post holiday blues notwithstanding, there’s nothing quite like rotting on the sofa with my 2 fellas on a lazy Saturday. I think we’re gonna get some Taco Bell.

I was just feeling some post-holidays blues but then I checked the mail and found a gem from @itsflanoy.bsky.social. Absolutely made my day 🥰🐈🐈‍⬛

I’m so tired and desperate to nap but I’m like a dog coming home from the shelter … my brain won’t decompress yet

Me, every time we drive by the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center

Y’all might not appreciate it, but it took him 87 moves and 14 hours to get here

Now watching

P added his mom to our Peacock account but set up her profile as “Mooch” lol

I FUCKING LOVE THIS MOVIE!!!!!!

Picked the dog up from boarding, took him home to let him get his Santa gifts, then packed him up again so we could all go to MIL’s house. I’m tired, boss.

(No one move or breathe but my kid sister with OCD, who would normally not join us in the family room ever, is with us down here watching a movie)

Delta cancelled our flight out of PBI tomorrow. We’re rebooked out of FLL and it’s fine but still. Assholes.

One nice thing about where my parents live is that plenty of stuff is open on Christmas. We just had a delicious lunch at a French restaurant. I had chicken in beurre blanc.

Light the lamp, not the rat, LIGHT THE LAMP, NOT THE RAT

I have a tshirt that says “why is the carpet all wet, Todd” and P has one that says “I don’t know, Margo.” Christmas morning wardrobe. Even though I’m already wearing Christmas PJs from my MIL and I have too-small PJs from my sister. Everyone chill with the PJs.

He blocked me before BlueSky was cool

And The Dude, who DID abide

Now Watching. Unabridged because I ain’t no bitch

My niece has a book about @itsflanoy.bsky.social and @gonzo.bsky.social

My dad lowkey loves certain Christmas movies (Jim Carrey’s Grinch and Elf, in this case) … last night I put on A Muppet Christmas Carol and he vetoed it because he wanted something “more Christmasey”

Today my aunt and cousin/cousin’s husband and kids came to my parents house … such an unexpected surprise. My cousin was my idol as a kid and is still probably my favorite (don’t tell anyone). I hadn’t seen her in probably 5 years

I’m not a Love Actually girlie but this is very real

Stinker.