@formerpoet.bsky.social
Tonight my 8 year old asked me, "Mom, why do you not get us some of the things we ask for for Christmas, but then you get us some things we didn't even think of that we like even better?"
My whole year has already been made and we're just a few days in.
My whole year has already been made and we're just a few days in.
January 5, 2026 at 2:39 AM
Tonight my 8 year old asked me, "Mom, why do you not get us some of the things we ask for for Christmas, but then you get us some things we didn't even think of that we like even better?"
My whole year has already been made and we're just a few days in.
My whole year has already been made and we're just a few days in.
Cannot *imagine* why this stuff isn't all sold out. 🤯🤣
January 5, 2026 at 12:53 AM
Cannot *imagine* why this stuff isn't all sold out. 🤯🤣
I have just started the first episode of Law and Order the original (I have seen every episode of SVU so I figured I'd give it a shot) and of course Wite-Out plays a pivotal role in the plot. 🤣
January 4, 2026 at 12:41 AM
I have just started the first episode of Law and Order the original (I have seen every episode of SVU so I figured I'd give it a shot) and of course Wite-Out plays a pivotal role in the plot. 🤣
It's wild to me that some people consider that rude because to me that kind of conversation is the essence of human connection.
I don't know who needs to see this but sharing a relatable story to express empathy is not objectively rude and no matter how many times you say it is, it won't make it true. 🙂
January 3, 2026 at 3:40 AM
It's wild to me that some people consider that rude because to me that kind of conversation is the essence of human connection.
I often wonder how I'll hear that that one evil guy is dead.
I think about it almost ever time I open this app, because odds are, this is where I'll find out.
I think about it almost ever time I open this app, because odds are, this is where I'll find out.
January 3, 2026 at 2:47 AM
I often wonder how I'll hear that that one evil guy is dead.
I think about it almost ever time I open this app, because odds are, this is where I'll find out.
I think about it almost ever time I open this app, because odds are, this is where I'll find out.
Ok now that it's over somebody tell me whether I should watch Stranger Things or not bother.
January 2, 2026 at 10:48 PM
Ok now that it's over somebody tell me whether I should watch Stranger Things or not bother.
I can't think about the whole Mamdani thing too much.
Hope is fucking terrifying.
Hope is fucking terrifying.
January 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM
I can't think about the whole Mamdani thing too much.
Hope is fucking terrifying.
Hope is fucking terrifying.
January-June of 2025 was one of the most challenging difficult overwhelming 6 month periods of my life. And August-December was one of the (possibly, *the*) best 6 months of my life.
I'm cool with 2026 balancing it out a little. Or sticking with the good stuff; I'd take that too.
I'm cool with 2026 balancing it out a little. Or sticking with the good stuff; I'd take that too.
January 1, 2026 at 6:36 AM
January-June of 2025 was one of the most challenging difficult overwhelming 6 month periods of my life. And August-December was one of the (possibly, *the*) best 6 months of my life.
I'm cool with 2026 balancing it out a little. Or sticking with the good stuff; I'd take that too.
I'm cool with 2026 balancing it out a little. Or sticking with the good stuff; I'd take that too.
The kids want to stay up til midnight so we're staying up til midnight.
I miss when they were little and bedtime was 7:30. 🙃
I miss when they were little and bedtime was 7:30. 🙃
January 1, 2026 at 2:03 AM
The kids want to stay up til midnight so we're staying up til midnight.
I miss when they were little and bedtime was 7:30. 🙃
I miss when they were little and bedtime was 7:30. 🙃
My daughter's current favorite songs to do drag to are Lunch by Billie Eilish, Abracadabra by Lady Gaga, and Who's Afraid of Little Old Me by Taylor Swift.
It's a good lineup.
It's a good lineup.
December 31, 2025 at 8:51 PM
My daughter's current favorite songs to do drag to are Lunch by Billie Eilish, Abracadabra by Lady Gaga, and Who's Afraid of Little Old Me by Taylor Swift.
It's a good lineup.
It's a good lineup.
I have been added to a work group text and I only know who one of the numbers is.
(Butterfly meme: is this... hell?)
(Butterfly meme: is this... hell?)
December 31, 2025 at 8:04 PM
I have been added to a work group text and I only know who one of the numbers is.
(Butterfly meme: is this... hell?)
(Butterfly meme: is this... hell?)
What are the social norms around snow removal because my neighbors on both sides are removing their snow onto my property and I do not enjoy that.
December 31, 2025 at 7:15 PM
What are the social norms around snow removal because my neighbors on both sides are removing their snow onto my property and I do not enjoy that.
I've always been way too conscious of time zones to put significance on new year's midnight.
December 31, 2025 at 6:59 PM
I've always been way too conscious of time zones to put significance on new year's midnight.
Reposted
The Emperor had all the qualifications for a corpse except, as it were, the most vital one.
- Terry Pratchett, Interesting Times
- Terry Pratchett, Interesting Times
December 31, 2025 at 1:34 PM
The Emperor had all the qualifications for a corpse except, as it were, the most vital one.
- Terry Pratchett, Interesting Times
- Terry Pratchett, Interesting Times
Other people's affirmations: "I am worthy. I am strong. I am enough."
My affirmation: "I don't have to eat the tortilla that fell on the floor."
My affirmation: "I don't have to eat the tortilla that fell on the floor."
December 31, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Other people's affirmations: "I am worthy. I am strong. I am enough."
My affirmation: "I don't have to eat the tortilla that fell on the floor."
My affirmation: "I don't have to eat the tortilla that fell on the floor."
I just can't imagine posting a RIP for anyone without either knowing them personally or doing a quick Google search to see if they were racist assholes. And I don't even have followers.
December 30, 2025 at 7:51 PM
I just can't imagine posting a RIP for anyone without either knowing them personally or doing a quick Google search to see if they were racist assholes. And I don't even have followers.
It's wild to me how much brighter the night is when heavy snow is falling.
A past version of me would have definitely written this into a poem as a metaphor. 🤣
A past version of me would have definitely written this into a poem as a metaphor. 🤣
December 29, 2025 at 4:21 AM
It's wild to me how much brighter the night is when heavy snow is falling.
A past version of me would have definitely written this into a poem as a metaphor. 🤣
A past version of me would have definitely written this into a poem as a metaphor. 🤣
Saw a post this week about a mom and pop restaurant closing. I remember this place opening and thought "there goes another small town place that couldn't make it past a couple years."
Clicked on the post. Read "we are thankful to the community for 20 awesome years..."
I've never felt so old. 👵
Clicked on the post. Read "we are thankful to the community for 20 awesome years..."
I've never felt so old. 👵
December 29, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Saw a post this week about a mom and pop restaurant closing. I remember this place opening and thought "there goes another small town place that couldn't make it past a couple years."
Clicked on the post. Read "we are thankful to the community for 20 awesome years..."
I've never felt so old. 👵
Clicked on the post. Read "we are thankful to the community for 20 awesome years..."
I've never felt so old. 👵
My kids were at their dad's for 5 days at the start of winter break and I had zero (0) anxiety/depression episodes while they were gone.
This is huge healing/growth for me. I'm so happy about it.
This is huge healing/growth for me. I'm so happy about it.
December 27, 2025 at 3:42 AM
My kids were at their dad's for 5 days at the start of winter break and I had zero (0) anxiety/depression episodes while they were gone.
This is huge healing/growth for me. I'm so happy about it.
This is huge healing/growth for me. I'm so happy about it.
Ever notice that god never said "it is not good for *woman* to be alone?"
Dude knows what's up.
Dude knows what's up.
December 25, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Ever notice that god never said "it is not good for *woman* to be alone?"
Dude knows what's up.
Dude knows what's up.
Christmas is for celebrating how much easier this whole thing is when it's just me and my kids.
No appeasing a mercurial spouse or trying to find things to talk about with/excuses to avoid seeing fundamentalist family-of-origin members. Just. Me making it all happen and watching my kids enjoy it.
No appeasing a mercurial spouse or trying to find things to talk about with/excuses to avoid seeing fundamentalist family-of-origin members. Just. Me making it all happen and watching my kids enjoy it.
December 25, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Christmas is for celebrating how much easier this whole thing is when it's just me and my kids.
No appeasing a mercurial spouse or trying to find things to talk about with/excuses to avoid seeing fundamentalist family-of-origin members. Just. Me making it all happen and watching my kids enjoy it.
No appeasing a mercurial spouse or trying to find things to talk about with/excuses to avoid seeing fundamentalist family-of-origin members. Just. Me making it all happen and watching my kids enjoy it.
Merry Christmas and stuff.
🌈🎄
🌈🎄
December 25, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Merry Christmas and stuff.
🌈🎄
🌈🎄
In the mood to hook up with a stranger. 🤪😫
December 20, 2025 at 7:27 PM
In the mood to hook up with a stranger. 🤪😫
Y'all can just call me master, I guess. 🤷♀️💃
December 19, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Y'all can just call me master, I guess. 🤷♀️💃
Not reading books is not a moral failing. Neither is being of average or low "intelligence." Fuck all the way off with that ablist bullshit.
December 17, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Not reading books is not a moral failing. Neither is being of average or low "intelligence." Fuck all the way off with that ablist bullshit.