Spent the weekend at the @darknwpodcast.bsky.social writer's retreat. Brainstormed & discussed future episodes with the writers, composer, & my cast mates. Had fun, got a ton done. I left creatively & socially fulfilled. We cooked up a few spooky goodies, in addition to this pumpkin chili.

Everyone on this list thinks a paycheck is more important than trans rights. #harrypotter #audible #audiobook #cast #transrights

November gone,8 books read, 3 more by T. Kingfisher, highly recommend "Bryony and Roses" for Beauty & the Beast fans. It was super hard to pick my favorite between "The Hearthwitch's Guide to Magic and Murder" and "Tempest of Tea ". Ultimately chose Hearthwitch since Tempest ends on a cliffhanger.

Trying to remember to use this platform more, here's something cool my local Pride group is doing this weekend, a Harvest Swap. Everyone brings things they have too much of (especially things you've grown) and swap for things you want/need. #mutualaid #community #giving #pride

It was hectic September and October so I fell behind on my monthly book posts. In both months, I continued through T. Kingfisher's back catalog, I can safely say that she is officially one of my favauthors. She does a great job of weaving humor into all her books, fantasy, romance, or horror.

It's really hard to be the only child of a parent who is struggling financially. My household is living paycheck to paycheck and I can only do so much.

Living in a capitalist society means explaining to your 4 year old that yes "everything" costs money, even water. She asked "why?" and all I could say was "That's a good question."

Wow this is terrifying, I'd love to compare the posts the right is complaining about with ones they posted when Nancy Pelosi and her husband were attacked.

Just got home from the @darknwpodcast.bsky.social cast party, not only was it fun to meet and hangout with my fellow cast members (we had to record solo) but getting to hear some of the full episodes has me so excited for you all to hear them too! I am so proud to be a part of this project.

I'm so frustrated at UPS. Supposed to receive a package today that requires a signature. Delivery window is 4:30-8:30p. All afternoon/evening I'm waiting, watching the truck map where I can see it's in surrounding neighborhoods. 8:30 rolls around, no package, no update, and the map no longer loads.

Hey medical professionals, are you educated about service animals? www.tiktok.com/t/ZT6C9j6YS/

I wish there was a way to communicate with drivers who's cars are covered in stickers that make you believe you come be friends.

I hate planned obsolescence, and the inability to just fix something. I need a new phone, and it's going to be such an impact on our budget.

@petebuttigieg.bsky.social Why are you falling for, and perpetuating, anti science/right wing propaganda about trans people in sports? I want to see you publicly listening to a trans person, and addressing the actual science.

Cynthia and Adam are rightly getting so much praise for JCS, but Josh Gad is absolutely my Herod forevermore. He was funny, menacing, dismissive (the gum?!), to me this is the perfect Herod. This version of JCS was practically perfect in every way and I'm sorry I missed it.

Nothing says you love NYC like, "I won’t stay if I lose."

Do you like spooky audio dramas? I'm proud to share the preview for @darknwpodcast.bsky.social I've known the co-creator for years, experienced his storytelling in rpgs & I'm excited to be part of his 1st audio drama. If you like what you hear, follow for updates. open.spotify.com/show/76qB6wB...

Also, no spoilers, but the people who stand watch on the Holy Isle's watchtower in 28 Year's Later are terrible at their job. #28yearslater

Last night after watching 28 Years Later, I kept thinking about all the "J" names. Jim from the first movie, then in this one we have Jamie and Jimmy (which with the accents sound super similar). Any theories? I have to believe it's on purpose. #28yearslater #horror

Everyone needs a horror buddy, I've wanted to see 28 Years Later since the "Boots" trailer, but my husband doesn't do most horror. Thankfully my buddy @evi1r0n.bsky.social does! I was not expecting the emotional beats, and I really enjoyed it. Looking forward to the next 2!

Just read "The Warm Hands of Ghosts" a two POV story about a Candian nurse & her soldier brother in WWI. While it has fantastical elements, it's a powerful book on the nature of trauma, memories and the transitionary state of WWI. In addition, it made me aware of how uneducated I am about WWI.

Finally my June reads! No bad books but my highlights were more @tkingfisher.com this time with horror! "House with Good Bones" won the month for the suspense. "No Drama Discipline" is a parent book I'll be rereading & recommending. Iron Widow is my top book for the first 1/2 of 2025! 🪐📚 📚🌈 📚💙

When you finally realize the reason you felt weird/off/ridiculously tired all day is because you took your nighttime meds this morning and not your daytime ones...oops.

One small thing I appreciate about being a parent with a child in daycare these days: getting photo updates both good and bad. I love seeing what she's doing, and I also appreciate getting a photo when she's gotten hurt so I don't stress about how bad it is.

@hollyfrey.bsky.social @mariatrimarchi.bsky.social just had to share this sticker I saw at my local bookstore... #crimimalia #aquatofana

I'm certain by the end of 2025 I'll have read all the books by @tkingfisher.com Of the 7 I've read, 6 were this year, enjoyed all of them, but her horror is what I've enjoyed the most. They grab you & hold on, it's after midnight, I have to get up in 5 hours, but I still HAD to finish this book.

My community has a mutual aid network, and today some members came to help my mom reclaim her front yard. My mom is underemployed, disabled, and was getting fined by her HOA over weeds. In >3 hours, 3 of us we got so much done, and restored my mom's faith in humanity. #mutualaid #community

Cutest side effect of my kiddo now enjoying MLP: Friendship is Magic, she's starting speaking with a Southern style accent à la Applejack, but because she's almost 4, she sounds like Apple Blossom.

2025 book bracket update for May: I read 8 amazing books, from cozy romance to family trauma, to alien fighting giant mechas. T. Kingfisher remains a favorite author, but my top book for May is Iron Widow. I lost a lot of sleep staying up to listen to both it and the sequel Heavenly Tyrant. 📚🌈 📚🪐

The face of someone who's Bard killed an evil queen with a nat 20 and enough damage that she gets no death saves. Shout out to best DM @evi1r0n.bsky.social

@xiranjayzhao.bsky.social the amount of sleep I have lost this week to listening to Iron Widow and Heavenly Tyrant is ridiculous. I can't remember the last time I was so gripped by a protagonist and their story. I'm 5 chapters from the end, and dreading the wait to the next book. Thank you.

Helping my kiddo get dressed after swim class, and I hear this dad getting super frustrated at his kid for being scared of the shower. I get it, I've been there. I've gotten frustrated too, but the part I hated: when Dad mocked how his kid sounded when he was upset.

In 2013 I started watching MLP: FIM. I was sad & wanted "fun & silly". I fell in love, and watched all the seasons I remember thinking about showing it to my future kiddo. 13 years later, 6 eps in my ~4 year old is loving it Pic is of my 10+ year old Pinky Pie keychain from my very goth friend

Late this month with my reading bracket. I read 5 books in April, my top was "The Bones Beneath My Skin" by TJ Klune. I love his books' themes of finding your true self in a chosen family, grounded in scifi/fantasy settings. 2025 top book is still "Someone You Can Build a Nest In". 📚🌈 📚💙 📚🪐

Nothing gets the adhd hyper fixation going like reaching the end of a book series...If I wasn't a middle aged adult with a job, I'd have finished. But it's midnight and I have to wake up in 5 hours. For those wondering, it's the Daindreth's Assassin series by Elizabeth Wheatley. 💙📚

It's vital to understand that buying any licensed HP stuff is funding harm against trans people. Platforming the series is harful as well. My husband & I loved HP so much we had coordinating house outfits, I mentioned our houses in my wedding vows. We left it behind, so can you. 🪐📚 💙📚 🌈📚

I'm so excited to be a part of this new spooky audio drama launching this fall!

Not a Christian anymore, but the countdown to Easter is the time for listening to various versions of Jesus Christ Superstar. I hope that the Cynthia Erivo version gets a recording! In the meantime I'm starting with the All Female Album. #jcs #jesuschristsuperstar #heavenontheirminds #broadway

Once again, my monthly reading update with bracket! I read 7 books in March, the absolute highlight was "Someone You Can Build a Nest In" by @wiswell.bsky.social I loved the humor, the prose; I loved Shesheshen and Homily, and their journey. 10/10 TW body horror, gore, emotional abuse 📚🌈 📚💙 📚🪐

Last night I took myself out for a MUCH needed solo date. I had thrown out my back last weekend, so I got a massage (hurts so good) at Mermaid Cove, then dinner and drink at Lazy Ballerina while diving into my latest bookclub book "The Remarkable Retirement of Edna Fisher" by E.M. Anderson. 10/10

Telling myself “Today we’re going to live like a hobbit and love things that grow and have second breakfast as an antidote to the looming threat of fascism” and then remembering four hobbits’ miserable struggle is literally the only reason fascism didn’t win - back to it, I guess

Our first season is an original story based around the Wellington Train Disaster, the worst rail disaster in US history. The story will follow a group of young friends investigating a haunting in the area and the many dangers they face. Coming Fall 2025. #podcast #horror #audiodrama

Welcome to the Dark Northwest Bluesky. We are an independent scripted audio drama podcast with a full voice cast. Our seasons are loosely based on ghost stories in the Pacific Northwest. #podcast #audiodrama #horror

Yesterday we celebrated my friend Carrie's birthday at a wine and paint, I've never done anything like this and was pleasantly surprised by how well my piece turned out (especially with how rushed we were at the end).

The problem with being the mom of a 3 year old in her "Frozen" era, is constantly thinking about all the things characters could have done differently. 1. Don't isolate your child when "fear will be your enemy" 2. Change the succession and make Anna the heir. (Parents or Elsa). 1/2

Happy Pi Day, please enjoy this picture of the most beautiful chicken pot pie I've ever made. Shout out to my preschooler for her fantastic egg washing technique.

Honestly, good for her. That's a totally legit boundary. Scarlett Johansson reveals why she doesn't take photos with fans: 'It really offends a lot of people' Source: Entertainment Weekly search.app/1LByK

This is your reminder that using a mixer (stand or handheld) is the easiest way to shred chicken! My local Pride group is doing a pie potluck tonight (yes, we know it's a day early), and I'm doing classic chicken pot pie.

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