Sanshin Soba
@sanshinsoba.bsky.social
From the land of misfit toys. I write stuff sometimes. Public History person. USS Voyager. Ikebana. Halloween. Outside kid. Relentlessly hopeful. Uchinaanchu.
Depression. Cptsd. Eat the Rich. She/Her 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
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Depression. Cptsd. Eat the Rich. She/Her 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
https://www.redbubble.com/people/yourangpod/shop
A fully choreographed dance complete with bad wigs and bikinis over clothes to The Beach Boys "I Get Around" completely wasted on my cat.
He didn't even clap once.
He didn't even clap once.
January 28, 2026 at 6:24 AM
A fully choreographed dance complete with bad wigs and bikinis over clothes to The Beach Boys "I Get Around" completely wasted on my cat.
He didn't even clap once.
He didn't even clap once.
Joys today:
A funny thing about self care is that it isn't always the small treats & passes. It's doing the things you need to do so your mind can let anxiety go.
I sat for 7 hours doing this kind of work, and now I feel a weight released.
Also Raijo Taiso made me feel cheerful this morning.
A funny thing about self care is that it isn't always the small treats & passes. It's doing the things you need to do so your mind can let anxiety go.
I sat for 7 hours doing this kind of work, and now I feel a weight released.
Also Raijo Taiso made me feel cheerful this morning.
January 28, 2026 at 6:01 AM
Joys today:
A funny thing about self care is that it isn't always the small treats & passes. It's doing the things you need to do so your mind can let anxiety go.
I sat for 7 hours doing this kind of work, and now I feel a weight released.
Also Raijo Taiso made me feel cheerful this morning.
A funny thing about self care is that it isn't always the small treats & passes. It's doing the things you need to do so your mind can let anxiety go.
I sat for 7 hours doing this kind of work, and now I feel a weight released.
Also Raijo Taiso made me feel cheerful this morning.
Joys today:
Back to recording with the very magnificent @vriess.bsky.social
Got to spend time with one of my gay husbands, Wil.
It stopped snowing.
My trans masc kid is such a beautiful human being in every way.
Back to recording with the very magnificent @vriess.bsky.social
Got to spend time with one of my gay husbands, Wil.
It stopped snowing.
My trans masc kid is such a beautiful human being in every way.
January 27, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Joys today:
Back to recording with the very magnificent @vriess.bsky.social
Got to spend time with one of my gay husbands, Wil.
It stopped snowing.
My trans masc kid is such a beautiful human being in every way.
Back to recording with the very magnificent @vriess.bsky.social
Got to spend time with one of my gay husbands, Wil.
It stopped snowing.
My trans masc kid is such a beautiful human being in every way.
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As part of their effort to make sure far right sheriffs don't get reelected uncontested, @boltsmag.org has put together a list of every one that is up for vote in 2026.
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Which Counties Elect Their Prosecutors and Sheriffs in 2026? - Bolts
There are roughly 2,400 elections for prosecutor and sheriff in 2026. Below is our Bolts database of those local elections. You can also read our preliminary overview of these elections, published in....
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January 27, 2026 at 12:37 AM
As part of their effort to make sure far right sheriffs don't get reelected uncontested, @boltsmag.org has put together a list of every one that is up for vote in 2026.
boltsmag.org/whats-on-the...
boltsmag.org/whats-on-the...
Drink this to help your lungs, this to help your heart, this for clarity, do this exercise to increase breath, etc.
I am held together by forest medicine and sheer will, because let's face it, the healthcare system is doing nothing.
I am held together by forest medicine and sheer will, because let's face it, the healthcare system is doing nothing.
January 26, 2026 at 10:29 PM
Drink this to help your lungs, this to help your heart, this for clarity, do this exercise to increase breath, etc.
I am held together by forest medicine and sheer will, because let's face it, the healthcare system is doing nothing.
I am held together by forest medicine and sheer will, because let's face it, the healthcare system is doing nothing.
Why is it always, "when life hands you lemons, make lemonade" and not, "when the bread is stale, make croutons!"
January 26, 2026 at 9:51 AM
Why is it always, "when life hands you lemons, make lemonade" and not, "when the bread is stale, make croutons!"
Because I'm ditching my phone the rest of the night, here's my joys today:
Sliding the vegetables off the chopping board into the crockpot.
Sundays are rug washing day, & I love how fluffy and clean they are by the evening.
Morning and bedtime tai chi sessions.
Making lists.
Sliding the vegetables off the chopping board into the crockpot.
Sundays are rug washing day, & I love how fluffy and clean they are by the evening.
Morning and bedtime tai chi sessions.
Making lists.
January 26, 2026 at 12:28 AM
Because I'm ditching my phone the rest of the night, here's my joys today:
Sliding the vegetables off the chopping board into the crockpot.
Sundays are rug washing day, & I love how fluffy and clean they are by the evening.
Morning and bedtime tai chi sessions.
Making lists.
Sliding the vegetables off the chopping board into the crockpot.
Sundays are rug washing day, & I love how fluffy and clean they are by the evening.
Morning and bedtime tai chi sessions.
Making lists.
It felt guilty to find joy today, but it's times like these you need it most:
Watched CONGO in the kitchen while baking bread.
One of my faves liked a movie I sent.
Watched HEATHERS with my youngest.
The fireplace is going.
Danced like The Temptations with my oldest to Motown.
Uji matcha.
Watched CONGO in the kitchen while baking bread.
One of my faves liked a movie I sent.
Watched HEATHERS with my youngest.
The fireplace is going.
Danced like The Temptations with my oldest to Motown.
Uji matcha.
January 25, 2026 at 9:17 AM
It felt guilty to find joy today, but it's times like these you need it most:
Watched CONGO in the kitchen while baking bread.
One of my faves liked a movie I sent.
Watched HEATHERS with my youngest.
The fireplace is going.
Danced like The Temptations with my oldest to Motown.
Uji matcha.
Watched CONGO in the kitchen while baking bread.
One of my faves liked a movie I sent.
Watched HEATHERS with my youngest.
The fireplace is going.
Danced like The Temptations with my oldest to Motown.
Uji matcha.
When I take my Saturday pills, I always sing/yell "Saturday! Saturday!" like Elton John.
January 25, 2026 at 8:30 AM
When I take my Saturday pills, I always sing/yell "Saturday! Saturday!" like Elton John.
Ice cream for breakfast. Pizza for dinner. Gummy bears with meds.
That's how you cope.
That's how you cope.
January 25, 2026 at 4:07 AM
Ice cream for breakfast. Pizza for dinner. Gummy bears with meds.
That's how you cope.
That's how you cope.
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This land belongs to you and me.
January 24, 2026 at 11:11 PM
This land belongs to you and me.
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In case you missed it -
The awesome @ziibiing.com created a website from the google doc of places in MN that could use help. One stop shopping! ⬇️
bsky.app/profile/ziib...
The awesome @ziibiing.com created a website from the google doc of places in MN that could use help. One stop shopping! ⬇️
bsky.app/profile/ziib...
January 15, 2026 at 5:33 AM
In case you missed it -
The awesome @ziibiing.com created a website from the google doc of places in MN that could use help. One stop shopping! ⬇️
bsky.app/profile/ziib...
The awesome @ziibiing.com created a website from the google doc of places in MN that could use help. One stop shopping! ⬇️
bsky.app/profile/ziib...
If anyone needs a friend, you can DM me or get ahold of me elsewhere. But, I cannot scroll on here any longer.
Please take care of yourselves and each other 💕
Please take care of yourselves and each other 💕
January 24, 2026 at 4:56 PM
If anyone needs a friend, you can DM me or get ahold of me elsewhere. But, I cannot scroll on here any longer.
Please take care of yourselves and each other 💕
Please take care of yourselves and each other 💕
Random joys today:
The smell of garlic and onion sauteing
The cat trying to help me with dishes
Stickers!!
I've been reading a lot more
My daily tai chi session is getting easier on my lungs
Quality time with each kid separately
The smell of garlic and onion sauteing
The cat trying to help me with dishes
Stickers!!
I've been reading a lot more
My daily tai chi session is getting easier on my lungs
Quality time with each kid separately
January 24, 2026 at 4:34 AM
Random joys today:
The smell of garlic and onion sauteing
The cat trying to help me with dishes
Stickers!!
I've been reading a lot more
My daily tai chi session is getting easier on my lungs
Quality time with each kid separately
The smell of garlic and onion sauteing
The cat trying to help me with dishes
Stickers!!
I've been reading a lot more
My daily tai chi session is getting easier on my lungs
Quality time with each kid separately
Oh to be walking the streets of Taipei just eating all the street food you want and being far away from here.
January 24, 2026 at 2:36 AM
Oh to be walking the streets of Taipei just eating all the street food you want and being far away from here.
I do not understand what this gnome is supposed to be.
January 24, 2026 at 2:34 AM
I do not understand what this gnome is supposed to be.
Wanted to pop on and be a proud parent of my 2 kids who are cosplaying Billie Jean and Binx and plan to go as the pair for Halloween.
#TheLegendOfBillieJean
#TheLegendOfBillieJean
January 23, 2026 at 6:24 AM
Wanted to pop on and be a proud parent of my 2 kids who are cosplaying Billie Jean and Binx and plan to go as the pair for Halloween.
#TheLegendOfBillieJean
#TheLegendOfBillieJean
Anyway.
I don't like interneting these days. So I only dropped in. I know it's bad out there. Love yourself. Love your neighbor. Love your community, and as long as you are doing those things, know that you're doing something.
I don't like interneting these days. So I only dropped in. I know it's bad out there. Love yourself. Love your neighbor. Love your community, and as long as you are doing those things, know that you're doing something.
January 23, 2026 at 2:49 AM
Anyway.
I don't like interneting these days. So I only dropped in. I know it's bad out there. Love yourself. Love your neighbor. Love your community, and as long as you are doing those things, know that you're doing something.
I don't like interneting these days. So I only dropped in. I know it's bad out there. Love yourself. Love your neighbor. Love your community, and as long as you are doing those things, know that you're doing something.
Thank you all for the words of encouragement. I'm mostly just trying to stay above water in my brain, ya know. But here's a photo version of my small joys today. Being in my house makes me happy.
January 23, 2026 at 2:44 AM
Thank you all for the words of encouragement. I'm mostly just trying to stay above water in my brain, ya know. But here's a photo version of my small joys today. Being in my house makes me happy.
You can be grateful and want to cry because you hate your overall life at the same time. And I am.
I know this is not forever. God I hope so anyway.
But, damn, days are rough to get through.
Anyway. I could use some encouragement. I feel so worthless.
I know this is not forever. God I hope so anyway.
But, damn, days are rough to get through.
Anyway. I could use some encouragement. I feel so worthless.
January 22, 2026 at 5:59 AM
You can be grateful and want to cry because you hate your overall life at the same time. And I am.
I know this is not forever. God I hope so anyway.
But, damn, days are rough to get through.
Anyway. I could use some encouragement. I feel so worthless.
I know this is not forever. God I hope so anyway.
But, damn, days are rough to get through.
Anyway. I could use some encouragement. I feel so worthless.
Simple joys today:
Got things done that have been needing done.
A good pot of tea. (Jasmine matcha)
Feeling good about my skin health.
Held a soft cat.
I survived the day.
Got things done that have been needing done.
A good pot of tea. (Jasmine matcha)
Feeling good about my skin health.
Held a soft cat.
I survived the day.
January 22, 2026 at 5:46 AM
Simple joys today:
Got things done that have been needing done.
A good pot of tea. (Jasmine matcha)
Feeling good about my skin health.
Held a soft cat.
I survived the day.
Got things done that have been needing done.
A good pot of tea. (Jasmine matcha)
Feeling good about my skin health.
Held a soft cat.
I survived the day.
Already got accepted for as early as summer.
Unfortunately, it will take a miracle to get a loan for this, especially in a field that pays so little. But at least I tried ❤️
The ultimate plan is to get this added degree, increase my fluency in Japanese & Okinawan, move there & not look back.
Unfortunately, it will take a miracle to get a loan for this, especially in a field that pays so little. But at least I tried ❤️
The ultimate plan is to get this added degree, increase my fluency in Japanese & Okinawan, move there & not look back.
Hi. It was my dream to be an archeologist, but because I had young kids I knew I couldn't travel so I got a MA in Public History.
Well. Since time is fleeting & the world is trash anyway, I'm going back to my dream.
I submitted my application to get a BA in Archaeology.
Now to figure out money 🙃
Well. Since time is fleeting & the world is trash anyway, I'm going back to my dream.
I submitted my application to get a BA in Archaeology.
Now to figure out money 🙃
January 21, 2026 at 11:39 PM
Already got accepted for as early as summer.
Unfortunately, it will take a miracle to get a loan for this, especially in a field that pays so little. But at least I tried ❤️
The ultimate plan is to get this added degree, increase my fluency in Japanese & Okinawan, move there & not look back.
Unfortunately, it will take a miracle to get a loan for this, especially in a field that pays so little. But at least I tried ❤️
The ultimate plan is to get this added degree, increase my fluency in Japanese & Okinawan, move there & not look back.
As a mixed child from this country & another, the exceptionalism that Americans were raised with is showing in a big way lately.
Yes, other countries are allowed to have a harsh opinion on Americans. Is it fair to generalize people, no. Of course not. But you do realize the US abused most of them?
Yes, other countries are allowed to have a harsh opinion on Americans. Is it fair to generalize people, no. Of course not. But you do realize the US abused most of them?
January 21, 2026 at 8:22 PM
As a mixed child from this country & another, the exceptionalism that Americans were raised with is showing in a big way lately.
Yes, other countries are allowed to have a harsh opinion on Americans. Is it fair to generalize people, no. Of course not. But you do realize the US abused most of them?
Yes, other countries are allowed to have a harsh opinion on Americans. Is it fair to generalize people, no. Of course not. But you do realize the US abused most of them?
I think we all need a little more slow living in our lives, so I'm going to share this and hope you share your examples.
In the morning, I prefer solo time with instrumental music & tea to ease into my day. I eat something that makes me happy and make my list for the day. What are your routines?
In the morning, I prefer solo time with instrumental music & tea to ease into my day. I eat something that makes me happy and make my list for the day. What are your routines?
January 21, 2026 at 8:16 PM
I think we all need a little more slow living in our lives, so I'm going to share this and hope you share your examples.
In the morning, I prefer solo time with instrumental music & tea to ease into my day. I eat something that makes me happy and make my list for the day. What are your routines?
In the morning, I prefer solo time with instrumental music & tea to ease into my day. I eat something that makes me happy and make my list for the day. What are your routines?