The Octopus Gallery
@octopusgallery.bsky.social
Dogs, plants, quilts, nerd shit, birds and fish. I got all my thralls the old-fashioned way. Feminine wiles and flora-based intoxicants.
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Pinned
I keep thinking it's blue. It hasn't been blue for like five years.
I have this problem in the fridge a lot. I’m fucked any time the cap on the minced garlic changes color.
January 6, 2026 at 7:33 PM
I keep thinking it's blue. It hasn't been blue for like five years.
For DC residents in the Anacostia watershed: free plants!
Free native plant kits for Spring 2026 for homes in the Paint Branch communities, from local environmental organization Nature Forward!
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natureforward.org/anacostia-ga...
anacostia garden kits - Nature Forward
Nature Forward seeks to create a larger and more diverse community of people who treasure the natural world and work to preserve it.
natureforward.org
January 6, 2026 at 6:49 PM
For DC residents in the Anacostia watershed: free plants!
Have now watched a squirrel bounce off the baffles like three times. Gotta admire persistence, I guess? But also, like dude, the fucking house sparrows fling seed everywhere off the feeders. You're not starving. You just have to work a little harder.
January 6, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Have now watched a squirrel bounce off the baffles like three times. Gotta admire persistence, I guess? But also, like dude, the fucking house sparrows fling seed everywhere off the feeders. You're not starving. You just have to work a little harder.
One of my coworkers has a letter he sends to the new interns each semester that does things like list off the working groups they'll be added to. Two of the groups merged like 18 mon ago. I've sent the correction to him like 3 times. I was just copied on the letter with the wrong groups again. Bro.
January 6, 2026 at 3:49 PM
One of my coworkers has a letter he sends to the new interns each semester that does things like list off the working groups they'll be added to. Two of the groups merged like 18 mon ago. I've sent the correction to him like 3 times. I was just copied on the letter with the wrong groups again. Bro.
Look at these amazing mittens!!
Ice sucks! Help me raise money for good things.
1. Donate to an immigrant rights org like www.ilcm.org
2. Send me a picture of the receipt. Every $5 is an entry.
I knit these mittens and I will draw a name on 1/17/26 and send these to the winner. We’ve already raised $165! Can we make it to $300?
1. Donate to an immigrant rights org like www.ilcm.org
2. Send me a picture of the receipt. Every $5 is an entry.
I knit these mittens and I will draw a name on 1/17/26 and send these to the winner. We’ve already raised $165! Can we make it to $300?
January 6, 2026 at 2:35 AM
Look at these amazing mittens!!
Scrolling through sewing videos and making judgy commentary on their binding process choices. Like, why sew on one raw edge and then have to go through a fiddly folding and sewing process at the end? folding and sewing on both raw edges at once and then just one fold is the same number of layers.
January 6, 2026 at 2:20 AM
Scrolling through sewing videos and making judgy commentary on their binding process choices. Like, why sew on one raw edge and then have to go through a fiddly folding and sewing process at the end? folding and sewing on both raw edges at once and then just one fold is the same number of layers.
This Kottke short links to a longer article about the reaction to the quilt which is very interesting. www.quiltfolk.com/journal/one-...
January 5, 2026 at 11:03 PM
This Kottke short links to a longer article about the reaction to the quilt which is very interesting. www.quiltfolk.com/journal/one-...
The last invoice from the Deeply Stupid Project has finally been paid! There is 1 (ONE) outstanding invoice for anything 2025 left and chasing that one is not my problem.
Now I just need to get all of these fuckers to pay their dues.
Now I just need to get all of these fuckers to pay their dues.
January 5, 2026 at 8:03 PM
The last invoice from the Deeply Stupid Project has finally been paid! There is 1 (ONE) outstanding invoice for anything 2025 left and chasing that one is not my problem.
Now I just need to get all of these fuckers to pay their dues.
Now I just need to get all of these fuckers to pay their dues.
Update: Yeah, it sucks.
Have to log into work tomorrow. Dunwanna. Fuck, I probably need to turn email notifications back on too.
Got a lot of house and life admin done over the break which is impressive considering we were out of town for half of it. So at least I’m going into it without a huge backlog.
Got a lot of house and life admin done over the break which is impressive considering we were out of town for half of it. So at least I’m going into it without a huge backlog.
January 5, 2026 at 2:59 PM
Update: Yeah, it sucks.
Please, baby fic writers, learn to use vocative commas. I’m begging you.
January 5, 2026 at 5:16 AM
Please, baby fic writers, learn to use vocative commas. I’m begging you.
Have to log into work tomorrow. Dunwanna. Fuck, I probably need to turn email notifications back on too.
Got a lot of house and life admin done over the break which is impressive considering we were out of town for half of it. So at least I’m going into it without a huge backlog.
Got a lot of house and life admin done over the break which is impressive considering we were out of town for half of it. So at least I’m going into it without a huge backlog.
January 5, 2026 at 4:49 AM
Have to log into work tomorrow. Dunwanna. Fuck, I probably need to turn email notifications back on too.
Got a lot of house and life admin done over the break which is impressive considering we were out of town for half of it. So at least I’m going into it without a huge backlog.
Got a lot of house and life admin done over the break which is impressive considering we were out of town for half of it. So at least I’m going into it without a huge backlog.
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SHE LIVES! Yeah she's not very choppy but it's the thought that counts. 😂
January 4, 2026 at 11:35 PM
SHE LIVES! Yeah she's not very choppy but it's the thought that counts. 😂
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Gearing up for another tax season! Teaching and taking classes this month to be ready to prepare taxes next month 💪💃
www.communitytaxaiddc.org
www.communitytaxaiddc.org
home - Community Tax Aid D.C.
We offer low-income taxpayers in the Washington D.C. metro area access to high quality, free tax preparation to promote financial stability.
www.communitytaxaiddc.org
January 4, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Gearing up for another tax season! Teaching and taking classes this month to be ready to prepare taxes next month 💪💃
www.communitytaxaiddc.org
www.communitytaxaiddc.org
Damnit, I should have checked my zipper stash before starting this project.
January 4, 2026 at 11:10 PM
Damnit, I should have checked my zipper stash before starting this project.
Who wants to drive to Charlottesville next weekend and sing at trees?
www.albemarleciderworks.com/news/event/w...
www.albemarleciderworks.com/news/event/w...
Albemarle Ciderworks & Vintage Virginia Apples
www.albemarleciderworks.com
January 4, 2026 at 9:49 PM
Who wants to drive to Charlottesville next weekend and sing at trees?
www.albemarleciderworks.com/news/event/w...
www.albemarleciderworks.com/news/event/w...
Question: is using a discord channel meant for discussing books as a place to workshop your novel rude or not?
January 4, 2026 at 8:08 PM
Question: is using a discord channel meant for discussing books as a place to workshop your novel rude or not?
I updated my stupid CGM app and all I got was AI bullshit and an app that turns itself off in background all the time
January 4, 2026 at 7:37 PM
I updated my stupid CGM app and all I got was AI bullshit and an app that turns itself off in background all the time
Downside of getting all this shit done is boy my arm is PISSY. I really need to do something about that. It’s probably good the handle on my paint roller broke and forced me to stop painting.
January 4, 2026 at 6:42 PM
Downside of getting all this shit done is boy my arm is PISSY. I really need to do something about that. It’s probably good the handle on my paint roller broke and forced me to stop painting.
The hole is gone!!
January 4, 2026 at 6:09 PM
The hole is gone!!
Husband roasted a chicken for dinner and I've got the carcass in the crockpot for overnight stock. Now just have to decide what to make with it. Usual chicken soup or a different recipe?
January 4, 2026 at 2:41 AM
Husband roasted a chicken for dinner and I've got the carcass in the crockpot for overnight stock. Now just have to decide what to make with it. Usual chicken soup or a different recipe?
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January 4, 2026 at 1:36 AM
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Goat steaks goat curry goat chili goat tacos goat flambe goat tajine goat stir fry teriyaki goat skewers goat ribs goat stew goat kebabs goat wellington chicken fried goat goat burgers goat katsu goat fricassee goat muniere goat meatloaf goat shanks goat tartare goat vindaloo goat goulash goat dumpl
January 4, 2026 at 12:31 AM
Goat steaks goat curry goat chili goat tacos goat flambe goat tajine goat stir fry teriyaki goat skewers goat ribs goat stew goat kebabs goat wellington chicken fried goat goat burgers goat katsu goat fricassee goat muniere goat meatloaf goat shanks goat tartare goat vindaloo goat goulash goat dumpl
Was gonna go sew some stuff but Meatball says no.
January 4, 2026 at 12:23 AM
Was gonna go sew some stuff but Meatball says no.
Everyone already knows I’m middle aged so please join me in enjoying the fact I in fact DO still have a small can of primer!
I get to paint walls tomorrow!
Well, bits of them. The big patch and then I’ve found the hall paint so that’s getting spackle and touch ups.
I get to paint walls tomorrow!
Well, bits of them. The big patch and then I’ve found the hall paint so that’s getting spackle and touch ups.
January 3, 2026 at 11:52 PM
Everyone already knows I’m middle aged so please join me in enjoying the fact I in fact DO still have a small can of primer!
I get to paint walls tomorrow!
Well, bits of them. The big patch and then I’ve found the hall paint so that’s getting spackle and touch ups.
I get to paint walls tomorrow!
Well, bits of them. The big patch and then I’ve found the hall paint so that’s getting spackle and touch ups.
Dogs sitting next to me all cuddly and dropping hellacious farts.
January 3, 2026 at 10:43 PM
Dogs sitting next to me all cuddly and dropping hellacious farts.