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Explain your username
It’s my name without vowels.
It’s my name without vowels.
Explain your username.
I come from a land where the interval between two notes is such that the frequency of the higher note is double that of the lower note. And I work for BGG.
I come from a land where the interval between two notes is such that the frequency of the higher note is double that of the lower note. And I work for BGG.
Explain your username
Omg. Thanks for asking. 💁🏽♀️ CW - for 2nd Gen kids.
I made it in a flurry, when I first created a public account for gaming. I realized someone had the one I first planned, so I landed on this one & just went with it.
Growing up “Your mom is a FOB!” was a common insult. 🧵
Omg. Thanks for asking. 💁🏽♀️ CW - for 2nd Gen kids.
I made it in a flurry, when I first created a public account for gaming. I realized someone had the one I first planned, so I landed on this one & just went with it.
Growing up “Your mom is a FOB!” was a common insult. 🧵
Calling out sick today cause of Too Many Feelings. Was searching FB for an old work vid & discovered my deceased uncle's account is still following my old library
The same uncle who showed up on a random day w/ my mom after several scary incidents at another branch.
He always showed up. 🥺
The same uncle who showed up on a random day w/ my mom after several scary incidents at another branch.
He always showed up. 🥺
February 19, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Calling out sick today cause of Too Many Feelings. Was searching FB for an old work vid & discovered my deceased uncle's account is still following my old library
The same uncle who showed up on a random day w/ my mom after several scary incidents at another branch.
He always showed up. 🥺
The same uncle who showed up on a random day w/ my mom after several scary incidents at another branch.
He always showed up. 🥺
I just realized these are basically the same game.
One of them has to go ... I think it's going to be Play Nine. My husband likes Cabo. The 10th Anniversary Rat-a-Tat Cat we have is out of print, and has sentimental value as one of my kiddo's favorites from those first years gaming. Must keep!
One of them has to go ... I think it's going to be Play Nine. My husband likes Cabo. The 10th Anniversary Rat-a-Tat Cat we have is out of print, and has sentimental value as one of my kiddo's favorites from those first years gaming. Must keep!
February 19, 2026 at 8:38 AM
I just realized these are basically the same game.
One of them has to go ... I think it's going to be Play Nine. My husband likes Cabo. The 10th Anniversary Rat-a-Tat Cat we have is out of print, and has sentimental value as one of my kiddo's favorites from those first years gaming. Must keep!
One of them has to go ... I think it's going to be Play Nine. My husband likes Cabo. The 10th Anniversary Rat-a-Tat Cat we have is out of print, and has sentimental value as one of my kiddo's favorites from those first years gaming. Must keep!
Several years ago, wine tasting with girlfriends, the oldest one of us was telling us how freeing it was to be in her forties. But then she turns to me and says "You already don't give any fucks, so I don't know if it will hit you the same." 😬🧐😂
I think about this sometimes. So far, it's aight. 🤷🏽♀️
I think about this sometimes. So far, it's aight. 🤷🏽♀️
February 19, 2026 at 8:28 AM
Several years ago, wine tasting with girlfriends, the oldest one of us was telling us how freeing it was to be in her forties. But then she turns to me and says "You already don't give any fucks, so I don't know if it will hit you the same." 😬🧐😂
I think about this sometimes. So far, it's aight. 🤷🏽♀️
I think about this sometimes. So far, it's aight. 🤷🏽♀️
Notes from the field: The youths are combining the phrase "low key" and "genuinely" to get "lowkenuinely." There is also a variant "lowkirkenuinely," you can guess who that is based on. I have not distinguished a difference in use for each.
Dispatch over.
Dispatch over.
February 17, 2026 at 5:39 PM
Notes from the field: The youths are combining the phrase "low key" and "genuinely" to get "lowkenuinely." There is also a variant "lowkirkenuinely," you can guess who that is based on. I have not distinguished a difference in use for each.
Dispatch over.
Dispatch over.
At one point I had a small child who loved me more than gams. 🥹
Now I have a teen and everything I like is annoyyyyyinnnng. 😑
Now I have a teen and everything I like is annoyyyyyinnnng. 😑
February 17, 2026 at 7:00 AM
At one point I had a small child who loved me more than gams. 🥹
Now I have a teen and everything I like is annoyyyyyinnnng. 😑
Now I have a teen and everything I like is annoyyyyyinnnng. 😑
Ha! I told my dad he's got my inheritance in his closet!
He's always busting out some vintage tee.
He's always busting out some vintage tee.
February 14, 2026 at 7:09 PM
Ha! I told my dad he's got my inheritance in his closet!
He's always busting out some vintage tee.
He's always busting out some vintage tee.
I'm noticing a pattern. Every time I have a costume to put together, I thrift the components. When I thrift, I buy games. This time it's a Celtic Faire I'm acquiring pieces for.
I'm beginning to think just buying a costume online is cheaper for me in the long run. But definitely not as fun. 😆
I'm beginning to think just buying a costume online is cheaper for me in the long run. But definitely not as fun. 😆
February 14, 2026 at 6:15 PM
I'm noticing a pattern. Every time I have a costume to put together, I thrift the components. When I thrift, I buy games. This time it's a Celtic Faire I'm acquiring pieces for.
I'm beginning to think just buying a costume online is cheaper for me in the long run. But definitely not as fun. 😆
I'm beginning to think just buying a costume online is cheaper for me in the long run. But definitely not as fun. 😆
We just discovered Cortis has a song in GOAT. In these trying teen years, their sound has been the one music that has brought my family together.
I guess we are seeing an animal basketball movie this week!
I guess we are seeing an animal basketball movie this week!
Keonho Cortis GIF
ALT: Keonho Cortis GIF
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February 14, 2026 at 4:35 PM
We just discovered Cortis has a song in GOAT. In these trying teen years, their sound has been the one music that has brought my family together.
I guess we are seeing an animal basketball movie this week!
I guess we are seeing an animal basketball movie this week!
I'm a librarian in Adult Literacy now. Once I used Bananagrams to illustrate the word ending "-ough," for a reader struggling, pronouncing it "og."
Through
Rough
Enough
Although
Them: "That makes no sense!"
It doesn't. English is hard people!! Even for folks who have it as their first language.
Through
Rough
Enough
Although
Them: "That makes no sense!"
It doesn't. English is hard people!! Even for folks who have it as their first language.
'Lead' and 'read' rhyme.
Unless you're saying 'lead' and 'read.'
But also 'lead' and 'read' rhyme.
Unless you're saying 'lead' and 'read.'
But also 'lead' and 'read' rhyme.
February 13, 2026 at 3:27 PM
I'm a librarian in Adult Literacy now. Once I used Bananagrams to illustrate the word ending "-ough," for a reader struggling, pronouncing it "og."
Through
Rough
Enough
Although
Them: "That makes no sense!"
It doesn't. English is hard people!! Even for folks who have it as their first language.
Through
Rough
Enough
Although
Them: "That makes no sense!"
It doesn't. English is hard people!! Even for folks who have it as their first language.
Someone was mean to me on the phone. Send chocolate please. 😔 🍫
February 13, 2026 at 2:47 AM
Someone was mean to me on the phone. Send chocolate please. 😔 🍫
It was a banner day for this budget gamer. Not only did my free 3D print tray come in, but I scored Wingspan, 2 Hunt a Killer Mysteries AND Haba's Dragon's Breath for $26 at the thrift! They are all complete. 🥳
February 12, 2026 at 6:04 AM
It was a banner day for this budget gamer. Not only did my free 3D print tray come in, but I scored Wingspan, 2 Hunt a Killer Mysteries AND Haba's Dragon's Breath for $26 at the thrift! They are all complete. 🥳
My branch fixed their machine and my 3D print tray for Chomp came in! It's so satisfying slotting the dino's in!
@stoichamster.bsky.social
@stoichamster.bsky.social
February 12, 2026 at 12:21 AM
My branch fixed their machine and my 3D print tray for Chomp came in! It's so satisfying slotting the dino's in!
@stoichamster.bsky.social
@stoichamster.bsky.social
Midnight confession: I'm on a Boba Chat at work and if no one posts for a week or so, I get insecure that maybe I got kicked out of the chat and they started a new one without me. Probably because I insist on paying them back in cash.
Inevitably, someone starts the convo again before I spiral. 🧋
Inevitably, someone starts the convo again before I spiral. 🧋
February 11, 2026 at 8:07 AM
Midnight confession: I'm on a Boba Chat at work and if no one posts for a week or so, I get insecure that maybe I got kicked out of the chat and they started a new one without me. Probably because I insist on paying them back in cash.
Inevitably, someone starts the convo again before I spiral. 🧋
Inevitably, someone starts the convo again before I spiral. 🧋
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I had an unpleasant task today, I needed documents printed, my printer was out of ink, and I'm in an ADHD spiral at this point. Time is running out, so I go to the library.
I needed a card (but they had visitor's passes) and it was $.15 a page (everyone gets $5 a day free). I love the library.
I needed a card (but they had visitor's passes) and it was $.15 a page (everyone gets $5 a day free). I love the library.
February 11, 2026 at 3:04 AM
I had an unpleasant task today, I needed documents printed, my printer was out of ink, and I'm in an ADHD spiral at this point. Time is running out, so I go to the library.
I needed a card (but they had visitor's passes) and it was $.15 a page (everyone gets $5 a day free). I love the library.
I needed a card (but they had visitor's passes) and it was $.15 a page (everyone gets $5 a day free). I love the library.
Watched the Bad Bunny performance this morning. I teared up when the flags came out. Now everyone's posts make sense. It *is* just what this country needs. 🥹
Also, maybe this is pre-menopause and I just cry over everything now? Idk. Either way, it was beautiful.
Also, maybe this is pre-menopause and I just cry over everything now? Idk. Either way, it was beautiful.
February 9, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Watched the Bad Bunny performance this morning. I teared up when the flags came out. Now everyone's posts make sense. It *is* just what this country needs. 🥹
Also, maybe this is pre-menopause and I just cry over everything now? Idk. Either way, it was beautiful.
Also, maybe this is pre-menopause and I just cry over everything now? Idk. Either way, it was beautiful.
Will this make sense as a Halloween costume come October?
It's so easy!
It's so easy!
February 9, 2026 at 4:32 AM
Will this make sense as a Halloween costume come October?
It's so easy!
It's so easy!
It's hard to identify "best."
Best could be the shrink wrapped Outfoxed for $4 that first led our family to the hobby 11 yrs ago. But it could also be the like new Shadows of Camelot that I traded for beans (Project L), before I really knew what that game was worth.
Best could be the shrink wrapped Outfoxed for $4 that first led our family to the hobby 11 yrs ago. But it could also be the like new Shadows of Camelot that I traded for beans (Project L), before I really knew what that game was worth.
Look the game I scored at the thrift store today! I've always wanted A Fake Artist Goes to New York and at $1.99 it was a no-brainer.
What's your best thrift store find?
What's your best thrift store find?
February 8, 2026 at 3:39 PM
It's hard to identify "best."
Best could be the shrink wrapped Outfoxed for $4 that first led our family to the hobby 11 yrs ago. But it could also be the like new Shadows of Camelot that I traded for beans (Project L), before I really knew what that game was worth.
Best could be the shrink wrapped Outfoxed for $4 that first led our family to the hobby 11 yrs ago. But it could also be the like new Shadows of Camelot that I traded for beans (Project L), before I really knew what that game was worth.
Happy Superb Owl to all who celebrate!
We're going to observe by going somewhere basic that is usually crowded.
This is like opposite of Burning Man in the Bay Area, where you go to the douchey, but tasty food place or bar that won't be crowded that week.
We're going to observe by going somewhere basic that is usually crowded.
This is like opposite of Burning Man in the Bay Area, where you go to the douchey, but tasty food place or bar that won't be crowded that week.
two men are standing next to each other and the caption says we will be spending this sunday
Alt: Nandor and Guillermo getting ready for what they think is a Superb Owl party. But it's a Super Bowl party at their neighbors.
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February 8, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Happy Superb Owl to all who celebrate!
We're going to observe by going somewhere basic that is usually crowded.
This is like opposite of Burning Man in the Bay Area, where you go to the douchey, but tasty food place or bar that won't be crowded that week.
We're going to observe by going somewhere basic that is usually crowded.
This is like opposite of Burning Man in the Bay Area, where you go to the douchey, but tasty food place or bar that won't be crowded that week.
At least 2-3x a week I take a 15-20 min. coffee nap on the break room sofa at work.
It's taken 5 months for everyone to be accustomed to this. Everyone just goes about their business now.
It's taken 5 months for everyone to be accustomed to this. Everyone just goes about their business now.
February 7, 2026 at 9:15 PM
At least 2-3x a week I take a 15-20 min. coffee nap on the break room sofa at work.
It's taken 5 months for everyone to be accustomed to this. Everyone just goes about their business now.
It's taken 5 months for everyone to be accustomed to this. Everyone just goes about their business now.
I think I had no idea what a Yorkshire Pudding was.
This whole time I thought it was a dessert.
This whole time I thought it was a dessert.
An emotional day calls for one thing.
A plate of Yorkshire Puddings and a pot of beef gravy for dipping.
Just missing the toad.
#food #foodsky #baking #yorkshire #cook #cooking #comfortfood
A plate of Yorkshire Puddings and a pot of beef gravy for dipping.
Just missing the toad.
#food #foodsky #baking #yorkshire #cook #cooking #comfortfood
February 7, 2026 at 9:09 PM
I think I had no idea what a Yorkshire Pudding was.
This whole time I thought it was a dessert.
This whole time I thought it was a dessert.
Is it too late for midnight confessions?
Despite the sunny days, it's still cold at night. An old house, with poor insulation doesn't help.
Anyway, I've taken to sleeping in my sleeping bag, and a cold draft has yet to wake me!
Despite the sunny days, it's still cold at night. An old house, with poor insulation doesn't help.
Anyway, I've taken to sleeping in my sleeping bag, and a cold draft has yet to wake me!
February 7, 2026 at 9:08 AM
Is it too late for midnight confessions?
Despite the sunny days, it's still cold at night. An old house, with poor insulation doesn't help.
Anyway, I've taken to sleeping in my sleeping bag, and a cold draft has yet to wake me!
Despite the sunny days, it's still cold at night. An old house, with poor insulation doesn't help.
Anyway, I've taken to sleeping in my sleeping bag, and a cold draft has yet to wake me!
Sometimes if my mind is still in work mode at the end of the day, I stop at the thrift as a buffer, cause I can't take that energy home.
Anyway, guess who stayed up too late playing a 2 handed solo Hungry Goat Game.
Anyway, guess who stayed up too late playing a 2 handed solo Hungry Goat Game.
February 6, 2026 at 7:06 AM
Sometimes if my mind is still in work mode at the end of the day, I stop at the thrift as a buffer, cause I can't take that energy home.
Anyway, guess who stayed up too late playing a 2 handed solo Hungry Goat Game.
Anyway, guess who stayed up too late playing a 2 handed solo Hungry Goat Game.
I'm near our Magazines and Newspaper Room. Every table is full. It feels like a cafe from the late 90's / early 00's in a college town. They are on laptops or reading. One table is playing Magic the Gathering, and another is a set of retired ladies playing Progressive Rummy.
Public Libraries! 🥰
Public Libraries! 🥰
February 6, 2026 at 12:25 AM
I'm near our Magazines and Newspaper Room. Every table is full. It feels like a cafe from the late 90's / early 00's in a college town. They are on laptops or reading. One table is playing Magic the Gathering, and another is a set of retired ladies playing Progressive Rummy.
Public Libraries! 🥰
Public Libraries! 🥰
I have to remember to get up and leave the Email Factory on my lunch.
February 4, 2026 at 11:26 PM
I have to remember to get up and leave the Email Factory on my lunch.