The Finch app is cute. It helps you remember to do little self care tasks (& regular tasks if you want it to). And yes, there's a free version. If you use this link or or my friend code AGEKZHAMRR5 in the app, you get a little hedgehog micropet for your birb. finch.go.link/iiAFW?adj_la...

Wordle 1,538 2/6 ⬜⬜⬜⬜⬜ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Well that’s just rude.

@scalzi.com When The Moon Hits Your Eye was good fun, if somewhat cheesy. 😉 I can understand why you said it was a harder book to write than you thought it would be. No matter how silly the premise, if it really happened it would be profound & frightening & the response you imagined felt accurate.

Why am I suddenly getting ads on @primevideoaunz.bsky.social? Pay tv should never have ads.

The White Lotus really has a formula, doesn’t it? Opening scene of season 3 I was just waiting for a death to arrive.

@thewheatgerm.bsky.social The edit transitions are so good this season. I notice them more now. My fav so far is: “Maybe they’ve spotted something.” “Look, there’s a rainbow!”

US military personnel all take an oath to defend the Constitution from enemies foreign AND DOMESTIC. Trump is making executive orders that defy the Constitution & is now trying to destroy the separation of powers the Constitution guarantees. So when do they plan to start defending it?

What used to be a warning is now a statement of intent

There it is! Nothing they are doing is for you or me. It's all for them...

Trump just gave Elon a cess to the American people’s money www.instagram.com/share/BBsShj...

Found this write up: “William McKinley was considered a mediocre President, a chief executive who was controlled by his political cronies…” No wonder Trump wants to name a mountain after him.

This is how you say “go fuck yourself sideways with a porcupine” in inspector general speak. Going to be interesting to see how the administration responds

So why isn’t it in my library now, Audible?! It’s the 21st HERE.

TikTok shutdown just a PR stunt for Trump. www.instagram.com/reel/DFBSOxK...

This is a crazy idea and I don’t even know how it would work, but now I’m going to be thinking about this all day.

@duvernay.bsky.social I don’t know if this idea is of interest to you, but I feel like if not, you would know the right director to pass it on to. (If you like it download the video before TikTok disappears.) vt.tiktok.com/ZS6q4Q9M6/

It’s been storming here every night for the past four nights. I love going to sleep to the sound of the rain & thunder, but the great hailstorm of a few years ago is always in the back of my mind & I wonder if I’m going to wake up one morning to a broken skylight & water through the apartment.

Here’s some truth: www.reddit.com/r/economicCo...

#TheMessage by Ta-Nehisi Coates is excellent.

I’m so tired of all the posts about how no-one elected Elon Musk. This is what happens when you vote in a plutocracy. The rich rule. Like even more than normally. Out in the open where everyone can just see their evil. This is what that looks like.

Guess which ‘one’ hasn’t figured it out yet?! 👇 Just one guess. 🇺🇸

@bsky.app Is there a reason voice control dictation doesn’t work on Bluesky? It works when drafting a post on every other social media platform I use.

Good for you, Columbus OH! Not on your watch.

Finally read the @nkjemisin.bsky.social Cities duology. Aside from it being a great story (a given), holy shit did she accurately take the temperature of the US. Having seen particularly 2024 roll out as it did, it felt utterly prophetic as I read its 2022-released words. Powerful; painful.

Why doesn’t voice control dictation work on Bluesky? Frustrating.

As if you needed another reason to love Andre the Giant

Just applied for a promotion and I do want it, but I’m also nervous about the idea of getting it. Some aspects will be okay; others a real learning curve.

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I’m really struggling atm to watch any hardcore leftist whose been actively campaigning against Harris & who spent this week gloating about her “downfall” now posting about every horrendous Trump decision as if they didn’t help put him there. And I used to really adore those socialists.

What I really want to know about Alexander Skarsgard is, did he read the #TheMurderbotDiaries and just think, “great story, great role” or did he read them and relate.

@scalzi.com A Crocs fun fact for you: www.instagram.com/reel/C8dblUG...

#ourflagmeansdeath is so unexpectedly poignant. 🥺

How have Red Vines survived? They taste like nothing.

A reminder: If you treat folks like shit when they risk discussing their personal politics, you're training them to never discuss those politics with others and therefore never give others the chance to change their mind. Decide what *actually* requires a strong response and pick kindness otherwise.

Hmm, it could be…AND IT IS!!Wordle 1,043 🟨⬜🟨🟨⬜ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

Wait, @neilhimself.neilgaiman.com is that you? 😊

I don’t know who wrote this, but it’s absolutely perfect

Some religious people really can’t discuss anything without reference to their beliefs, despite knowing I’m an atheist. It’s like someone endlessly banging on about how Mercury is in retrograde, no matter how many times I say I don’t believe in astrology.

Reskeet with four random facts about you. 1. I’ve had 3 short stories & a poem published. 2. The only thing I know I’m allergic to is a super shiny brand of lipgloss. 3. When I was young I had wonderful balance. 4. If I ever learned the words to a song, it’s still there, even decades later.

One week till I fly out. Getting excited! #JoCoCruise

@marthawells.bsky.social @scalzi.com @neilhimself.neilgaiman.com I’m told Spotify is now backpedaling fast, but wow. www.instagram.com/reel/C3Y8Xlb...

Can’t find a setting to turn off someone’s reposts. Some people repost A LOT. And I don’t particularly want to block them; just not see every random thing they found interesting.

Just woke from the loveliest dream about @neilhimself.neilgaiman.com. Lovely because of how normal it felt: just walking somewhere, easy conversation. Like my brain pieced together the few times I’ve spoken with him and imagined us actually being friends. What a nice way to start the day.

@scalzi.com So Starter Villain was fun. And I don’t normally cast Wil in the imagined screen adaptations, despite enjoying his narrations very much, but in this particular case…

@neilhimself.neilgaiman.com Now you have me wondering if you think there’s a book (not necessarily one you wrote) that does resonate with your ‘tone.’ And I’m also trying to remember if there’s a book I’ve read that felt that way for me…

So catch me up, y’all! Did Taylor Swift win the Sportsball?