Becca B
@shysterb.bsky.social
I have too much cast iron and unnecessary stoneware and I don't need any more yarn. She/her.
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Women should have jobs, but Ross Douthat shouldn’t.
November 6, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Women should have jobs, but Ross Douthat shouldn’t.
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It’s common to say that social media was a mistake. I understand that logic.
But in my local context I’ve spent this week in a lot of struggle I cannot speak of.
I’m comforted by the stars of hope on the far horizon, as here night seems without end.
Such stars form constellations to navigate by.
But in my local context I’ve spent this week in a lot of struggle I cannot speak of.
I’m comforted by the stars of hope on the far horizon, as here night seems without end.
Such stars form constellations to navigate by.
November 6, 2025 at 2:26 PM
It’s common to say that social media was a mistake. I understand that logic.
But in my local context I’ve spent this week in a lot of struggle I cannot speak of.
I’m comforted by the stars of hope on the far horizon, as here night seems without end.
Such stars form constellations to navigate by.
But in my local context I’ve spent this week in a lot of struggle I cannot speak of.
I’m comforted by the stars of hope on the far horizon, as here night seems without end.
Such stars form constellations to navigate by.
What she said. Good job, people.
And fuck Chuck Schumer right in the ear.
And fuck Chuck Schumer right in the ear.
NEW YORK CITY I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU AND ALL OF US
BREAKING: Zohran Mamdani wins the New York City mayoral race, NBC News projects. nbcnews.to/4nIzNUC
November 5, 2025 at 2:56 AM
What she said. Good job, people.
And fuck Chuck Schumer right in the ear.
And fuck Chuck Schumer right in the ear.
Well, if my local precinct is representative, the PA Supreme Court retention elections were easily "Yes" for all three Dem justices for in person votes.
There were considerably more GOP in person voters, as usual for this precinct.
There were considerably more GOP in person voters, as usual for this precinct.
November 5, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Well, if my local precinct is representative, the PA Supreme Court retention elections were easily "Yes" for all three Dem justices for in person votes.
There were considerably more GOP in person voters, as usual for this precinct.
There were considerably more GOP in person voters, as usual for this precinct.
13 hours in, we have topped 700 voters in my voting precinct. Also doing well at getting rid of the Hallowe'en leftovers.
November 5, 2025 at 12:09 AM
13 hours in, we have topped 700 voters in my voting precinct. Also doing well at getting rid of the Hallowe'en leftovers.
Bag Class at @stitchcentral ! The last class of this session, in which we made (some of with some difficulty) the Zippy Bag by Sallie Tomato. There are three side pockets. How many times do you think I sewed the pockets closed when trying to attach various pieces to the zippers' sides? 1/4
October 18, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Bag Class at @stitchcentral ! The last class of this session, in which we made (some of with some difficulty) the Zippy Bag by Sallie Tomato. There are three side pockets. How many times do you think I sewed the pockets closed when trying to attach various pieces to the zippers' sides? 1/4
I am inordinately invested in First Daughter Family Cruise and Husband Volunteered Wife for Hosting drama on Threads.
October 7, 2025 at 5:40 PM
I am inordinately invested in First Daughter Family Cruise and Husband Volunteered Wife for Hosting drama on Threads.
I know Patrick from my writing circles
He's a physics teacher who lost his job for the audacity of pointing out Charlie Kirk was a monster, actually, on Facebook.
He's a beekeeper and makes some truly excellent hot honey.
Do the thing, maybe.
www.frogspointhoney.com?fbclid=Iwb21...
He's a physics teacher who lost his job for the audacity of pointing out Charlie Kirk was a monster, actually, on Facebook.
He's a beekeeper and makes some truly excellent hot honey.
Do the thing, maybe.
www.frogspointhoney.com?fbclid=Iwb21...
Frog's Point Honey
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September 30, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Styles. I tell every associate I work with now that every draft they give me better have styles set up properly or I will send it right back to them to fucking figure it out. Got damn but I hate how non-styled headings or numbered lists get fucked during revisions.
I @kathryntewson.bsky.social used to fix my Styles in every document.
Until one day she had about 10 better things to be doing for @akivamcohen.bsky.social and I was fucking *stuck*.
I took a law office technology class online. Whatever the work equivalent of "it saved my marriage" is, that.
Until one day she had about 10 better things to be doing for @akivamcohen.bsky.social and I was fucking *stuck*.
I took a law office technology class online. Whatever the work equivalent of "it saved my marriage" is, that.
September 30, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Styles. I tell every associate I work with now that every draft they give me better have styles set up properly or I will send it right back to them to fucking figure it out. Got damn but I hate how non-styled headings or numbered lists get fucked during revisions.
This is worth your time to read.
AAUP v. Rubio is out, and look at how it starts. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
September 30, 2025 at 9:38 PM
This is worth your time to read.
Bag Class! I didn't actually make it to class this weekend, but finished the bag on my own.
Oxbow Tote by Noodlehead. Skeleton print by Tom Holtz, poppies by Rachel Rossi for Benartex, accent is Essex linen. Straps/hardware from Noodlehead.
Oxbow Tote by Noodlehead. Skeleton print by Tom Holtz, poppies by Rachel Rossi for Benartex, accent is Essex linen. Straps/hardware from Noodlehead.
September 22, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Bag Class! I didn't actually make it to class this weekend, but finished the bag on my own.
Oxbow Tote by Noodlehead. Skeleton print by Tom Holtz, poppies by Rachel Rossi for Benartex, accent is Essex linen. Straps/hardware from Noodlehead.
Oxbow Tote by Noodlehead. Skeleton print by Tom Holtz, poppies by Rachel Rossi for Benartex, accent is Essex linen. Straps/hardware from Noodlehead.
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The assassination of Charlie Kirk makes we worry we can no longer have peaceful discussions of whether gays should be stoned to death or civil and collegial debates about whether black people are inherently inferior. Our culture will suffer.
New York Times tomorrow
New York Times tomorrow
September 11, 2025 at 10:35 PM
The assassination of Charlie Kirk makes we worry we can no longer have peaceful discussions of whether gays should be stoned to death or civil and collegial debates about whether black people are inherently inferior. Our culture will suffer.
New York Times tomorrow
New York Times tomorrow
Done. Or mostly so
as always, there are bits needing hand-stitching because I could wrestle those spots under the needle at the end. But I'm not good at actually doing those final touches, so I am declaring it one as-is.
as always, there are bits needing hand-stitching because I could wrestle those spots under the needle at the end. But I'm not good at actually doing those final touches, so I am declaring it one as-is.
September 7, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Done. Or mostly so
as always, there are bits needing hand-stitching because I could wrestle those spots under the needle at the end. But I'm not good at actually doing those final touches, so I am declaring it one as-is.
as always, there are bits needing hand-stitching because I could wrestle those spots under the needle at the end. But I'm not good at actually doing those final touches, so I am declaring it one as-is.
Progress report. Straps have been stay-stitched to the front and back panels.
September 6, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Progress report. Straps have been stay-stitched to the front and back panels.
Friday handsome has plans for the weekend. They involve sleeping, noms, and ripping faces if you annoy him too much.
September 5, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Friday handsome has plans for the weekend. They involve sleeping, noms, and ripping faces if you annoy him too much.
Progress report. Inner pockets have been sewn to the lining panels. There was a bit of frankensteining needed for one panel due to shortage of the aqua.
September 4, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Progress report. Inner pockets have been sewn to the lining panels. There was a bit of frankensteining needed for one panel due to shortage of the aqua.
WIP -- aspirationally, a tote bag.
Tula Pink Nightshade -- Coven. Front panel and back panel.
Tula Pink Nightshade -- Coven. Front panel and back panel.
September 1, 2025 at 10:10 PM
WIP -- aspirationally, a tote bag.
Tula Pink Nightshade -- Coven. Front panel and back panel.
Tula Pink Nightshade -- Coven. Front panel and back panel.
So many many months ago, a bidder in this charity auction won the custom crocheted blanket item I offered. She gleefully selected her colors and then showed extraordinary patience as I blew multiple aspirational completion dates.
But it's done and ready to ship.
But it's done and ready to ship.
August 29, 2025 at 2:59 PM
So many many months ago, a bidder in this charity auction won the custom crocheted blanket item I offered. She gleefully selected her colors and then showed extraordinary patience as I blew multiple aspirational completion dates.
But it's done and ready to ship.
But it's done and ready to ship.
Lyle Lovett and His Medium Band.
Slightly diminish a band: Grit Jam
Slightly diminish a band: A Couple of Seagulls
August 13, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Lyle Lovett and His Medium Band.
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Timeline cleanse: Insta video of Allen Dershowitz being told by Martha's Vineyard police to stop harassing vendors or be charged with trespassing after three different sellers refused him service. 1/3
www.instagram.com/reel/DMvVG1S...
www.instagram.com/reel/DMvVG1S...
August 2, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Timeline cleanse: Insta video of Allen Dershowitz being told by Martha's Vineyard police to stop harassing vendors or be charged with trespassing after three different sellers refused him service. 1/3
www.instagram.com/reel/DMvVG1S...
www.instagram.com/reel/DMvVG1S...
This is a terrific thread and I do agree with this particular post. It is great.
But it also made me sob.
But it also made me sob.
40. Every dog is an individual. You'll never have the same dog twice, and that's great.
July 27, 2025 at 5:49 PM
This is a terrific thread and I do agree with this particular post. It is great.
But it also made me sob.
But it also made me sob.
I'm gonna need a moment to catch my breath.
June 26, 2025 at 10:14 PM
I'm gonna need a moment to catch my breath.
God I remember this heat wave. Inliced on the third floor of a walkup, spent two nights sleeping on the floor of my work office until I could get a window unit. Once it was installed, I closed myself in that room and left the rest of the apartment to swelter on its own.
I know what you are asking.... what happened.
Well see, we had an epic heatwave in Chicago in 1995 that killed over 700 people while meteorologists joked about frying eggs on pavement and when that was over we were like oh shit... maybe we should rethink a bit how we treat heat. /6
Well see, we had an epic heatwave in Chicago in 1995 that killed over 700 people while meteorologists joked about frying eggs on pavement and when that was over we were like oh shit... maybe we should rethink a bit how we treat heat. /6
June 25, 2025 at 11:45 AM
God I remember this heat wave. Inliced on the third floor of a walkup, spent two nights sleeping on the floor of my work office until I could get a window unit. Once it was installed, I closed myself in that room and left the rest of the apartment to swelter on its own.
Have a pretty significant court hearing this week, which has required multiple drafts of A Thing and strategy meetings with client and more senior partner at our firm and co-counsel at another. 1/?
June 23, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Have a pretty significant court hearing this week, which has required multiple drafts of A Thing and strategy meetings with client and more senior partner at our firm and co-counsel at another. 1/?