Jess Liotta 🍄
@jessliotta.bsky.social
Dual class 🇺🇸/🇮🇹 (siciliana, e imparando italiano). I’m a mushroom forager, parent to two very cool kids, silken windhound owner, and food obsessive; be ready for me to be annoying about all the above. PNW now, CA before, PNW before that. She/her
Pinned
Okay, I appreciate that this ryokan came in during dinner and tucked fuzzy hot water bottles into the foot of the beds. Much cozy, v hospitality, etc. But Jesus fuckin CHRIST I sincerely thought for a second that I had just extended my feet into some kind of Creature and nearly had a cardiac event
February 13, 2026 at 1:17 PM
Okay, I appreciate that this ryokan came in during dinner and tucked fuzzy hot water bottles into the foot of the beds. Much cozy, v hospitality, etc. But Jesus fuckin CHRIST I sincerely thought for a second that I had just extended my feet into some kind of Creature and nearly had a cardiac event
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shooting up contraband cancer mRNA vaccine behind the Cyber Arby’s in 2034. the Ring camera on the Wells Fargo across the street recognizes my shape using LIDAR and releases an HHS sanctioned Bobby’s Bullet Buddy drone that shoots each of my nuts clean off one at a time
February 11, 2026 at 12:45 AM
shooting up contraband cancer mRNA vaccine behind the Cyber Arby’s in 2034. the Ring camera on the Wells Fargo across the street recognizes my shape using LIDAR and releases an HHS sanctioned Bobby’s Bullet Buddy drone that shoots each of my nuts clean off one at a time
This is the bath on the balcony attached to the semi outdoor shower, overlooking a pleasant river and surrounded by birds. Later there will be a delicious kaiseki dinner. Promised land confirmed
February 13, 2026 at 7:02 AM
This is the bath on the balcony attached to the semi outdoor shower, overlooking a pleasant river and surrounded by birds. Later there will be a delicious kaiseki dinner. Promised land confirmed
It’s our last night in Japan and we are on an adorable tiny red bus being taken to an onsen ryokan up in the hills, I feel like I’m approaching the promised land
February 13, 2026 at 6:20 AM
It’s our last night in Japan and we are on an adorable tiny red bus being taken to an onsen ryokan up in the hills, I feel like I’m approaching the promised land
Wow neat!!
Researchers determined artifacts in a Central Oregon Cave are the oldest known examples of sewn hide. They date back more than 12,000 years and could be an example of late Ice-Age clothing.
Artifacts from Oregon cave example of oldest known sewn material
The two pieces of animal skin, joined by a strip of cord, date back more than 12,000 years.
www.opb.org
February 13, 2026 at 1:40 AM
Wow neat!!
(It’s been a splendid time)
February 12, 2026 at 1:07 AM
(It’s been a splendid time)
I need to figure out how to become a professional business-trip-wife activities coordinator; tagging along on Katie’s Japan trip and planning all our evening activities / transit / food reservations / snacks / etc so they don’t have to think about any of it is the part I was born to play
February 12, 2026 at 1:02 AM
I need to figure out how to become a professional business-trip-wife activities coordinator; tagging along on Katie’s Japan trip and planning all our evening activities / transit / food reservations / snacks / etc so they don’t have to think about any of it is the part I was born to play
I cannot recommend watching the video of this talk highly enough; it is a captivating tale told with skill and delight. Solid joyful anecdote amidst the Horrors
over a year ago, i gave a talk at the xoxo conference about a mural, a mcdonald’s, and a man. (but it was also secretly about life, and legacy, and meaning.)
finally, i’m blogging the full story, with behind-the-scenes details, and a video of the talk.
enjoy. cabel.com/wes-cook-and...
finally, i’m blogging the full story, with behind-the-scenes details, and a video of the talk.
enjoy. cabel.com/wes-cook-and...
Wes Cook and the Centralia McDonald's Mural
A personal story about discovering a mural in a McDonald's, an unknown artist named Wes Cook, saving the mural, and a conference talk about the whole thing.
cabel.com
February 11, 2026 at 11:28 PM
I cannot recommend watching the video of this talk highly enough; it is a captivating tale told with skill and delight. Solid joyful anecdote amidst the Horrors
God damn, Federal Way continuing to not beat any of the allegations
Wow. He was removed from his position in a Seattle suburb for supporting a student walkout against ICE. Looks like sweeping change will have to come to the Federal Way City Council, and oust the 4 pro-ICE councilmembers.
On a 4-3 vote, Federal Way Councilmember Martin Moore was just removed from his position as Council President.
Longtime Councilmember Susan Honda was voted in to replace him.
Longtime Councilmember Susan Honda was voted in to replace him.
February 11, 2026 at 7:59 AM
God damn, Federal Way continuing to not beat any of the allegations
Citrus 1: Fine, like if I bought it at a CA farmers market I wouldn’t be mad about it but I’d prob pick a different stand next time
Kumquats: Pretty good!
Citrus 2: OUTSTANDING
And… I regret to inform the $12 strawberries rivaled the best in season berries from home, pure witchcraft, like wtf
Kumquats: Pretty good!
Citrus 2: OUTSTANDING
And… I regret to inform the $12 strawberries rivaled the best in season berries from home, pure witchcraft, like wtf
February 9, 2026 at 9:46 AM
Citrus 1: Fine, like if I bought it at a CA farmers market I wouldn’t be mad about it but I’d prob pick a different stand next time
Kumquats: Pretty good!
Citrus 2: OUTSTANDING
And… I regret to inform the $12 strawberries rivaled the best in season berries from home, pure witchcraft, like wtf
Kumquats: Pretty good!
Citrus 2: OUTSTANDING
And… I regret to inform the $12 strawberries rivaled the best in season berries from home, pure witchcraft, like wtf
I ended up wandering around Harajuku kind of by accident and I keep thinking that as much as Caper would love this, Harajuku would love him EVEN MORE
February 9, 2026 at 5:58 AM
I ended up wandering around Harajuku kind of by accident and I keep thinking that as much as Caper would love this, Harajuku would love him EVEN MORE
I have completed my favorite tourism task at nearly any destination: Bringing a small suitcase to a nice supermarket and stocking the hell up. Cannot recommend this activity highly enough
February 9, 2026 at 3:44 AM
I have completed my favorite tourism task at nearly any destination: Bringing a small suitcase to a nice supermarket and stocking the hell up. Cannot recommend this activity highly enough
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Today in the Tokyo snow, ume blossom festival edition (2/2)
February 8, 2026 at 7:49 AM
Today in the Tokyo snow, ume blossom festival edition (2/2)
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Well gosh today sure was something (1/2)
February 8, 2026 at 7:45 AM
Well gosh today sure was something (1/2)
Well gosh today sure was something (1/2)
February 8, 2026 at 7:45 AM
Well gosh today sure was something (1/2)
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I'm sorry the guy changing the rules on the fly is named what
I stand with County Executive Calvin Ball as he signs emergency legislation today prohibiting privately owned buildings from being used as ICE detention centers.
Howard County chose dignity, accountability, and its people. Tune into our event now:
bit.ly/4a2VtHw
Howard County chose dignity, accountability, and its people. Tune into our event now:
bit.ly/4a2VtHw
Redirecting...
bit.ly
February 7, 2026 at 2:34 PM
I'm sorry the guy changing the rules on the fly is named what
If anyone is ever like “what does the Pacific Northwest look like” this would be a strong submission tbh
February 6, 2026 at 9:50 PM
If anyone is ever like “what does the Pacific Northwest look like” this would be a strong submission tbh
So this week I’m in Tokyo stowing away on Katie’s work trip and Japan continues to absolutely rule
February 6, 2026 at 9:40 PM
So this week I’m in Tokyo stowing away on Katie’s work trip and Japan continues to absolutely rule
Absolutely outstanding timeline alignment this morning
February 5, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Absolutely outstanding timeline alignment this morning
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This is what you say when your interview with Isaac Chotiner is going really, really well
www.newyorker.com/news/q-and-a...
www.newyorker.com/news/q-and-a...
April 22, 2025 at 7:55 PM
This is what you say when your interview with Isaac Chotiner is going really, really well
www.newyorker.com/news/q-and-a...
www.newyorker.com/news/q-and-a...
Gonna go with “February Relaxing Her Fingers After a Short Winter’s Grip” by Jason Webley
(Honorable mentions to most of the songs on Sufjan Stevens’s masterpiece of long song titles “Illinois”, at least one of which barely fits in the character limit of one bluesky post)
(Honorable mentions to most of the songs on Sufjan Stevens’s masterpiece of long song titles “Illinois”, at least one of which barely fits in the character limit of one bluesky post)
Deleted a post about “what’s your least favorite song” because the vibes are bad enough already.
Instead: what’s your favorite song that has a long title, say at least 6 words long?
Mine: “Elderly Woman Behind the Counter in a Small Town” (Pearl Jam)
Instead: what’s your favorite song that has a long title, say at least 6 words long?
Mine: “Elderly Woman Behind the Counter in a Small Town” (Pearl Jam)
February 4, 2026 at 6:15 AM
Gonna go with “February Relaxing Her Fingers After a Short Winter’s Grip” by Jason Webley
(Honorable mentions to most of the songs on Sufjan Stevens’s masterpiece of long song titles “Illinois”, at least one of which barely fits in the character limit of one bluesky post)
(Honorable mentions to most of the songs on Sufjan Stevens’s masterpiece of long song titles “Illinois”, at least one of which barely fits in the character limit of one bluesky post)
So anyway as I watched the Westminster Hound group judging today, heavily rooting for team sighthound— hand to Gritty, for the first time maybe ever, I had a true empathetic visceral insight into how people can be so truly devoted to an arbitrary sports team
February 3, 2026 at 6:00 AM
So anyway as I watched the Westminster Hound group judging today, heavily rooting for team sighthound— hand to Gritty, for the first time maybe ever, I had a true empathetic visceral insight into how people can be so truly devoted to an arbitrary sports team
They’ll be finishing for the day soon but if anyone wants some pleasant video background to their day, the Westminster dog show is live streaming today and tomorrow. Borzoi are currently on right now in ring 4! www.westminsterkennelclub.org/watch-live/
Watch Live
Watch the 149th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show live here.
www.westminsterkennelclub.org
February 2, 2026 at 7:50 PM
They’ll be finishing for the day soon but if anyone wants some pleasant video background to their day, the Westminster dog show is live streaming today and tomorrow. Borzoi are currently on right now in ring 4! www.westminsterkennelclub.org/watch-live/