Tom Wambsgans’ Second Wife, PhD
@drwambsgans.bsky.social
Community psychologist cosplaying as a financial risk analyst. Leslie Knope coded. Love, in no particular order: Pokémon, DBZ, Pride & Prejudice, ATLA, USPS & the Census, the Columbia River, & Star Trek. She/her
Jerry said he was proud of me on 2025-01-09
Jerry said he was proud of me on 2025-01-09
Pinned
PIKAPROGRESS: COMPLETE
I might go back and fix some things, but right now I’m just going to bask in the glory of my magnum opus.
I might go back and fix some things, but right now I’m just going to bask in the glory of my magnum opus.
They would.
Congress Passes Law Banning Women From Leaving House Without Makeup https://theonion.com/congress-passes-law-banning-women-from-leaving-house-without-makeup/
December 30, 2025 at 2:03 AM
They would.
Reposted by Tom Wambsgans’ Second Wife, PhD
Found dog near Green lake. Does she look familiar? Help her find her way home.
Hi hello I have a LOST DOG! We found this young lady skittering across the street at around 11:00am today (12/29/25) near 6613 East Green Lake Way N between N 66th St and Sunnyside Ave N in Seattle! (Next to Green Lake Park)
December 30, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Found dog near Green lake. Does she look familiar? Help her find her way home.
UUUUUGGGGHHHH another Barclay episode.
December 29, 2025 at 4:51 AM
UUUUUGGGGHHHH another Barclay episode.
I have leveled up on my knitting. Twice just now I fixed two stitches that were like three rows ago, without taking out all the stitches in between. Progress!
December 29, 2025 at 3:01 AM
I have leveled up on my knitting. Twice just now I fixed two stitches that were like three rows ago, without taking out all the stitches in between. Progress!
Can I make everyone in my family eat girl dinner? Let’s find out!
December 29, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Can I make everyone in my family eat girl dinner? Let’s find out!
The way they attacked (and continue to attack) federal workers and the way the general public has just shrugged is sometimes too much for me to handle.
December 29, 2025 at 12:24 AM
The way they attacked (and continue to attack) federal workers and the way the general public has just shrugged is sometimes too much for me to handle.
Reposted by Tom Wambsgans’ Second Wife, PhD
muffins are cupcakes that lie on their resume
December 28, 2025 at 1:41 PM
muffins are cupcakes that lie on their resume
Committing to the bit again.
When I put on my pjs to take a nap I call that committing to the bit.
December 28, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Committing to the bit again.
Do I really need to use insul-bright fabric to make potholders? I don’t wanna.
December 28, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Do I really need to use insul-bright fabric to make potholders? I don’t wanna.
Reposted by Tom Wambsgans’ Second Wife, PhD
"rich asshole says something" just shouldn't be news.
Elon Musk warns ‘people will die’ after Mamdani taps Lillian Bonsignore as FDNY commissioner
Elon Musk warns ‘people will die’ after Mamdani taps Lillian Bonsignore as FDNY commissioner
Elon Musk threw cold water on Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s pick of Lillian Bonsignore as the city’s FDNY commissioner, warning it would have dire consequences because she lacks firefigh…
buff.ly
December 28, 2025 at 7:05 PM
"rich asshole says something" just shouldn't be news.
Look at my cute placemat! There are 7 others, all with different middle squares. I’m going to bind them with some bright blue fabric I cut for binding for a blanket and never used. These are entirely made with stuff I already had hanging around. I adore them.
December 28, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Look at my cute placemat! There are 7 others, all with different middle squares. I’m going to bind them with some bright blue fabric I cut for binding for a blanket and never used. These are entirely made with stuff I already had hanging around. I adore them.
The guy who is defending the CECOT collaborators is doing the “what about all the contract workers on the Death Star” discussion from Clerks.
December 28, 2025 at 3:36 PM
The guy who is defending the CECOT collaborators is doing the “what about all the contract workers on the Death Star” discussion from Clerks.
Of course O’Brien is the first one to get all weird after they found the Brittain, and of course he was a jerk to Keiko.
December 28, 2025 at 5:17 AM
Of course O’Brien is the first one to get all weird after they found the Brittain, and of course he was a jerk to Keiko.
Jagger Little Pill is always the correct answer. I’d also say Tidal.
Post a perfect album from the 90s that isn't Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden or Alice In Chains.
December 28, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Jagger Little Pill is always the correct answer. I’d also say Tidal.
I saw a license plate today that was a Smokey The Bear plate that was personalized with “RVENGE”. So now I’ve come up with an elaborate movie plot in which Smokey goes and smokes some of the assholes who start forest fires with gender reveal parties or other stupid ways.
December 28, 2025 at 2:15 AM
I saw a license plate today that was a Smokey The Bear plate that was personalized with “RVENGE”. So now I’ve come up with an elaborate movie plot in which Smokey goes and smokes some of the assholes who start forest fires with gender reveal parties or other stupid ways.
Reposted by Tom Wambsgans’ Second Wife, PhD
I think it’s important to insist on recalling, at all available opportunities, that this was specifically an attack on a trans instructor over an assignment about gender. Neither of those details are incidental; they are the center of the story
If you’re wondering why your friends in academia are a little on edge right now, it’s because an eighteen-year-old who hasn’t done the reading, doesn’t look at the assignment, and has does no critical thinking skills more complex than “because I think it’s in the Bible” can literally end your career
The University of Oklahoma has removed an instructor who was accused by a student of religious discrimination over a failing grade on a psychology paper in which she cited the Bible and argued that promoting a “belief in multiple genders” was “demonic.” https://cnn.it/4b6g3rd
December 24, 2025 at 10:24 PM
I think it’s important to insist on recalling, at all available opportunities, that this was specifically an attack on a trans instructor over an assignment about gender. Neither of those details are incidental; they are the center of the story
Reposted by Tom Wambsgans’ Second Wife, PhD
I think about this all the time. Journathan.
With alt text.
With alt text.
December 24, 2025 at 3:48 AM
I think about this all the time. Journathan.
With alt text.
With alt text.
The kid is trying to make “in this economy?!” jokes and it’s funny to hear that phrase from an 11yr old.
December 27, 2025 at 8:36 PM
The kid is trying to make “in this economy?!” jokes and it’s funny to hear that phrase from an 11yr old.
Reposted by Tom Wambsgans’ Second Wife, PhD
I’m so tired of hearing why people “need” AI for this or that.
What about “this technology is killing the only habitable planet we have AND is fueled solely by stolen work for which the vast majority of authors and artists will never see compensation” is ambiguous?
What about “this technology is killing the only habitable planet we have AND is fueled solely by stolen work for which the vast majority of authors and artists will never see compensation” is ambiguous?
December 27, 2025 at 7:19 PM
I’m so tired of hearing why people “need” AI for this or that.
What about “this technology is killing the only habitable planet we have AND is fueled solely by stolen work for which the vast majority of authors and artists will never see compensation” is ambiguous?
What about “this technology is killing the only habitable planet we have AND is fueled solely by stolen work for which the vast majority of authors and artists will never see compensation” is ambiguous?
Reposted by Tom Wambsgans’ Second Wife, PhD
AOC and her team prepared hundreds of backpacks for the start of school. Kat doing mutual aid when so many folks are suffering is fabulous. Maybe she'll win, maybe not, but can you imagine if every Dem running was doing mutual aid for those in need? Stop clutching your pearls folks.
December 27, 2025 at 5:36 PM
AOC and her team prepared hundreds of backpacks for the start of school. Kat doing mutual aid when so many folks are suffering is fabulous. Maybe she'll win, maybe not, but can you imagine if every Dem running was doing mutual aid for those in need? Stop clutching your pearls folks.
Reposted by Tom Wambsgans’ Second Wife, PhD
shel silverstein was a prophet
December 27, 2025 at 4:08 PM
shel silverstein was a prophet
I was *just* talking about how much I like this movie.
A Knight’s Tale (1991) is so much better on so many levels that it has any right to be. Literally where did this film even come from? Written, directed, and produced by an almost total unknown, who recruited a cast to die for, for a high budget stunt comedy narrated by an anachronistic soundtrack
December 27, 2025 at 8:32 AM
I was *just* talking about how much I like this movie.
God damnit! This is a really good one.
My Star Trek themed cafe called the Cheese Borg.
My Star Trek themed restaurant is a classic steak house called The Prime Rib Directive
December 27, 2025 at 7:42 AM
God damnit! This is a really good one.
I have had too many peanut butter blossom cookies.
December 27, 2025 at 7:05 AM
I have had too many peanut butter blossom cookies.
Not the second Leah Brahms episode! I hate this one.
December 27, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Not the second Leah Brahms episode! I hate this one.