Jo Emanuelson (she/her)
@ithilen.bsky.social
I'm a developmental editor, crocheter, and I bake when I'm stressed. I also love to read (fantasy, romantasy, smut, sci-fi) and have an MFA in creative writing. My family includes a fantastic spouse, a brilliant kid, and two delightful cats.
So we decided that the modern takes on xmas carol always have scrooge as some disgustingly rich hedgefund bro or Hollywood producer.
December 13, 2025 at 1:03 AM
So we decided that the modern takes on xmas carol always have scrooge as some disgustingly rich hedgefund bro or Hollywood producer.
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Maybe we should all be kind to ourselves like my good friend Tracy.
Bought myself a birthday present, and it’s as good as I knew it would be! @theauthorguy.bsky.social
December 4, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Maybe we should all be kind to ourselves like my good friend Tracy.
Who's got 2 thumbs and decided to cook tday dinner yesterday? THIS GUY.
The Menu:
Half a bone-in turkey breast + thighs
Turkey sausage gravy dressing
Green bean casserole
Mashed potatoes
Mac & cheese
Sheet pan apple pie
Tmro I'm making 5 qts of turkey stock. IT'S ON.
The Menu:
Half a bone-in turkey breast + thighs
Turkey sausage gravy dressing
Green bean casserole
Mashed potatoes
Mac & cheese
Sheet pan apple pie
Tmro I'm making 5 qts of turkey stock. IT'S ON.
November 22, 2025 at 4:11 AM
Who's got 2 thumbs and decided to cook tday dinner yesterday? THIS GUY.
The Menu:
Half a bone-in turkey breast + thighs
Turkey sausage gravy dressing
Green bean casserole
Mashed potatoes
Mac & cheese
Sheet pan apple pie
Tmro I'm making 5 qts of turkey stock. IT'S ON.
The Menu:
Half a bone-in turkey breast + thighs
Turkey sausage gravy dressing
Green bean casserole
Mashed potatoes
Mac & cheese
Sheet pan apple pie
Tmro I'm making 5 qts of turkey stock. IT'S ON.
Seasonal reminder: you can add egg nog to your coffee, oatmeal, IV fluids, etc, and literally NO ONE can stop you. Contrarily, there is not a single person who can make you cave to corporate consumptive festivity. The sun has left us, do what you must to keep going til spring.
November 11, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Seasonal reminder: you can add egg nog to your coffee, oatmeal, IV fluids, etc, and literally NO ONE can stop you. Contrarily, there is not a single person who can make you cave to corporate consumptive festivity. The sun has left us, do what you must to keep going til spring.
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I would just live my life so that Joyce Carol Oates does not feel the need to destroy me.
November 11, 2025 at 5:56 AM
I would just live my life so that Joyce Carol Oates does not feel the need to destroy me.
First soup of November? Potato Leek, a combo of @altonbrown.bsky.social and J. Kenji Lopez-Alt's recipes. But instead of sour cream or buttermilk, I used some leftover mascarpone and goat cheese. And I threw in a bundle of rosemary and thyme bc I didn't use them on the last soup.
November 5, 2025 at 12:57 AM
First soup of November? Potato Leek, a combo of @altonbrown.bsky.social and J. Kenji Lopez-Alt's recipes. But instead of sour cream or buttermilk, I used some leftover mascarpone and goat cheese. And I threw in a bundle of rosemary and thyme bc I didn't use them on the last soup.
It is Oct 28th and I've already lost track of how many soups I've made so... Roasted Root Veggie Curry!
October 29, 2025 at 3:11 AM
It is Oct 28th and I've already lost track of how many soups I've made so... Roasted Root Veggie Curry!
Me: gotta make a bunch of pumpkin recipes to use up this roast pumpkin I made.
Also me: (almost forgetting to add pumpkin to the recipe) ope
Also me: (almost forgetting to add pumpkin to the recipe) ope
September 28, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Me: gotta make a bunch of pumpkin recipes to use up this roast pumpkin I made.
Also me: (almost forgetting to add pumpkin to the recipe) ope
Also me: (almost forgetting to add pumpkin to the recipe) ope
Soup #2: sweet potato with ginger, coconut milk, goat cheese, and cannelloni beans, all blended together until you can spread it on toast if you like. Served with local apple cider and ginger ale. And grilled cheese, of course.
September 8, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Soup #2: sweet potato with ginger, coconut milk, goat cheese, and cannelloni beans, all blended together until you can spread it on toast if you like. Served with local apple cider and ginger ale. And grilled cheese, of course.
Made the official inaugural dinner in the new place (cuz frozen pizza, while a valid meal, didn't get photographed). And bc we started school last week, it was chicken tortellini soup. 🤧🤒😷 ALSO my first time literally cooking with gas and NOTHING BLEW UP 🎉
September 2, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Made the official inaugural dinner in the new place (cuz frozen pizza, while a valid meal, didn't get photographed). And bc we started school last week, it was chicken tortellini soup. 🤧🤒😷 ALSO my first time literally cooking with gas and NOTHING BLEW UP 🎉
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"Everyday People" by Sly & The Family Stone is a powerful anthem of unity, highlighting that despite differences, all people are equal and should coexist peacefully. Its messages challenged prejudice and celebrated inclusivity, as the band was one of the first major integrated rock groups.
August 31, 2025 at 8:40 PM
"Everyday People" by Sly & The Family Stone is a powerful anthem of unity, highlighting that despite differences, all people are equal and should coexist peacefully. Its messages challenged prejudice and celebrated inclusivity, as the band was one of the first major integrated rock groups.
Would anyone like to unpack all my stuff since we did all the moving pls and thank yew
August 28, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Would anyone like to unpack all my stuff since we did all the moving pls and thank yew
Ppl: worried abt martial law
Me: I went from active duty to reserves to finish my last year of service. I had to show them how to PMCS the vehicles in the motor pool. It was a transportation unit. My active duty job was bandsman.
Me: I went from active duty to reserves to finish my last year of service. I had to show them how to PMCS the vehicles in the motor pool. It was a transportation unit. My active duty job was bandsman.
August 22, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Ppl: worried abt martial law
Me: I went from active duty to reserves to finish my last year of service. I had to show them how to PMCS the vehicles in the motor pool. It was a transportation unit. My active duty job was bandsman.
Me: I went from active duty to reserves to finish my last year of service. I had to show them how to PMCS the vehicles in the motor pool. It was a transportation unit. My active duty job was bandsman.
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7:30am: egg white omelette with mushrooms
10am: apple
12pm: cut up fruit with yogurt
3pm: banana
6pm: grilled chicken with salad (light dressing)
8pm: frozen yogurt
830pm: 2 cookies
845pm: 4 cookies
850pm: 8 cookies
9pm: bag of Doritos
930pm: Big Mac and fries
10am: apple
12pm: cut up fruit with yogurt
3pm: banana
6pm: grilled chicken with salad (light dressing)
8pm: frozen yogurt
830pm: 2 cookies
845pm: 4 cookies
850pm: 8 cookies
9pm: bag of Doritos
930pm: Big Mac and fries
August 21, 2025 at 11:26 PM
7:30am: egg white omelette with mushrooms
10am: apple
12pm: cut up fruit with yogurt
3pm: banana
6pm: grilled chicken with salad (light dressing)
8pm: frozen yogurt
830pm: 2 cookies
845pm: 4 cookies
850pm: 8 cookies
9pm: bag of Doritos
930pm: Big Mac and fries
10am: apple
12pm: cut up fruit with yogurt
3pm: banana
6pm: grilled chicken with salad (light dressing)
8pm: frozen yogurt
830pm: 2 cookies
845pm: 4 cookies
850pm: 8 cookies
9pm: bag of Doritos
930pm: Big Mac and fries
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Capitalism may suck, but at least it lets everyone know exactly how much they are worth to their society
down to the penny
down to the penny
August 3, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Capitalism may suck, but at least it lets everyone know exactly how much they are worth to their society
down to the penny
down to the penny
BANANA PANCAKES:
2c ap flour + 1t baking powder + 1/2t baking soda + 1t salt + 2t cinnamon (whisk in lg bowl)
2 mashed RIPE bananas + 1c unsweetened yogurt + 1c milk (or 2c buttermilk) + 4T melted butter + 3T maple syrup (or honey) (stir tog in med bowl)
1 banana sliced thin
2c ap flour + 1t baking powder + 1/2t baking soda + 1t salt + 2t cinnamon (whisk in lg bowl)
2 mashed RIPE bananas + 1c unsweetened yogurt + 1c milk (or 2c buttermilk) + 4T melted butter + 3T maple syrup (or honey) (stir tog in med bowl)
1 banana sliced thin
August 3, 2025 at 12:19 AM
BANANA PANCAKES:
2c ap flour + 1t baking powder + 1/2t baking soda + 1t salt + 2t cinnamon (whisk in lg bowl)
2 mashed RIPE bananas + 1c unsweetened yogurt + 1c milk (or 2c buttermilk) + 4T melted butter + 3T maple syrup (or honey) (stir tog in med bowl)
1 banana sliced thin
2c ap flour + 1t baking powder + 1/2t baking soda + 1t salt + 2t cinnamon (whisk in lg bowl)
2 mashed RIPE bananas + 1c unsweetened yogurt + 1c milk (or 2c buttermilk) + 4T melted butter + 3T maple syrup (or honey) (stir tog in med bowl)
1 banana sliced thin
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Can't find anyone on Angie's List to build a guillotine. Hmmph.
August 1, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Can't find anyone on Angie's List to build a guillotine. Hmmph.
Signed a lease. If you need me, I'll be making increasingly unnecessary lists.
July 30, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Signed a lease. If you need me, I'll be making increasingly unnecessary lists.
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If I had enough money to afford therapy I wouldn’t fucking need therapy
July 24, 2025 at 6:06 PM
If I had enough money to afford therapy I wouldn’t fucking need therapy
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