Tree Wishes
@treewishes.bsky.social
Because the first true don’t count.
A fave family story is at an Airbnb and my brother-in-law got up early and put on my sister’s jeans instead of his (they were on the same chair). He comes out to the kitchen and is all “what is wrong with these pockets” because the pants mostly fit but womens’ jeans have tiny pockets FOR NO REASON.
November 25, 2025 at 12:14 AM
A fave family story is at an Airbnb and my brother-in-law got up early and put on my sister’s jeans instead of his (they were on the same chair). He comes out to the kitchen and is all “what is wrong with these pockets” because the pants mostly fit but womens’ jeans have tiny pockets FOR NO REASON.
Set out to tidy my desk and found a receipt I’ve been looking for in the first 5 minutes. … I think I’ve accomplished enough for today.
November 15, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Set out to tidy my desk and found a receipt I’ve been looking for in the first 5 minutes. … I think I’ve accomplished enough for today.
@dmoren.com Immediately thought of ACP
ultimate = last in a series
penultimate = second-to-last in a series
antepenultimate = third-to-last in a series
preantepenultimate = fourth-to-last in a series
propreantepenultimate = fifth-to-last in a series
penultimate = second-to-last in a series
antepenultimate = third-to-last in a series
preantepenultimate = fourth-to-last in a series
propreantepenultimate = fifth-to-last in a series
November 12, 2025 at 3:52 PM
@dmoren.com Immediately thought of ACP
Arrived at conference. The big talk I have to give on Wednesday is … maybe a 1/3 done. Schedule is of course 95% full from breakfast through dinner between now and then.😬😬😬
October 19, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Arrived at conference. The big talk I have to give on Wednesday is … maybe a 1/3 done. Schedule is of course 95% full from breakfast through dinner between now and then.😬😬😬
Learning from my colleague that there is little agreement on when Diwali is. Based on a lunar calendar? Different in different countries? Seems like an excuse for a week long holiday to me! Anyway, all the best to those who celebrate.
October 18, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Learning from my colleague that there is little agreement on when Diwali is. Based on a lunar calendar? Different in different countries? Seems like an excuse for a week long holiday to me! Anyway, all the best to those who celebrate.
An unexpected martensitic transformation
In honor of spooky month, share a 4 word horror story that only someone in your profession would understand
I'll go first: Six page commercial lease.
I'll go first: Six page commercial lease.
October 13, 2025 at 12:47 PM
An unexpected martensitic transformation
I’m not sure there’s a cozier BBC title than “Murder Before Evensong”
September 30, 2025 at 2:06 PM
I’m not sure there’s a cozier BBC title than “Murder Before Evensong”
The fact that “you can spot AI because it overuses em dashes” clearly means it has trained on my writing
September 29, 2025 at 5:50 PM
The fact that “you can spot AI because it overuses em dashes” clearly means it has trained on my writing
It’s Monday and I have an empty calendar today. Plenty of time to get stuff done that’s due by the end of the month. This is a recipe for procrastination.
September 22, 2025 at 1:58 PM
It’s Monday and I have an empty calendar today. Plenty of time to get stuff done that’s due by the end of the month. This is a recipe for procrastination.
Hanging at the airport and someone at the table next to us forgot a bag. After it sat there for 20 minutes, we alerted TSA and they’re “checking it out”. No explosives but there was a passport in it.
September 21, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Hanging at the airport and someone at the table next to us forgot a bag. After it sat there for 20 minutes, we alerted TSA and they’re “checking it out”. No explosives but there was a passport in it.
On the other hand, I’m just fine with delays getting into DCA that are because more safety
The FAA’s failure to act on warnings that too many planes were being squeezed into Reagan National Airport has emerged as a crucial focus of investigations into the midair collision of an Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines regional jet, which killed 67 people.
Crush of flights routinely strained National Airport capacity before crash
Air traffic managers urged fewer flights to reduce risks at Reagan National Airport before the fatal January collision, but testimony shows the FAA bowing to political pressure.
www.washingtonpost.com
September 17, 2025 at 2:51 PM
On the other hand, I’m just fine with delays getting into DCA that are because more safety
Somehow talked into 9 pm dinner reservations at a restaurant I’ve wanted to go to for ages except now I need to figure out how to take a nap today #old
September 13, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Somehow talked into 9 pm dinner reservations at a restaurant I’ve wanted to go to for ages except now I need to figure out how to take a nap today #old
These are DISGUSTING and all over the sidewalks
So many spotted lanternflies are out right now, you can see it on radar in the DC area and across the Mid-Atlantic. More details: cwg.live
September 12, 2025 at 3:18 PM
These are DISGUSTING and all over the sidewalks
Sudden urge to listen to the Queen Highlander soundtrack. Here’s hoping they use some of this in the remake.
September 11, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Sudden urge to listen to the Queen Highlander soundtrack. Here’s hoping they use some of this in the remake.
Definitely. Nudge nudge. Also the comments are priceless.
Read to the end of this one. Trust me.
Cyclist Friend Explains Necessity Of $35 Socks
September 7, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Definitely. Nudge nudge. Also the comments are priceless.
I have booked my flight to Boston next week. Also booked a car because none of my traveling companions are willing to drive in that city. (Also visiting Worcester so car is unfortunately necessary)
September 6, 2025 at 9:13 PM
I have booked my flight to Boston next week. Also booked a car because none of my traveling companions are willing to drive in that city. (Also visiting Worcester so car is unfortunately necessary)
One of my work meetings this week requires long pants and closed toes shoes. Temperature in the high 90s. This is UNACCEPTABLE.
August 25, 2025 at 4:53 PM
One of my work meetings this week requires long pants and closed toes shoes. Temperature in the high 90s. This is UNACCEPTABLE.
@gnomad.bsky.social This is for you
This is one of the most beautiful things I have witnessed, the craft here is impeccable.
August 14, 2025 at 3:20 PM
@gnomad.bsky.social This is for you
I wish people would stop telling me how great The Last Of Us is. Of course it’s great. It’s just not for me.
August 12, 2025 at 3:12 PM
I wish people would stop telling me how great The Last Of Us is. Of course it’s great. It’s just not for me.
Amazed to learn that Chubby Checker is (a) still alive and (b) has a kid who played for the WNBA and might be my new hero
August 7, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Amazed to learn that Chubby Checker is (a) still alive and (b) has a kid who played for the WNBA and might be my new hero
I mostly don’t understand rewatching culture because there are so many thing yet to watch
July 30, 2025 at 12:03 AM
I mostly don’t understand rewatching culture because there are so many thing yet to watch
I just used stoichiometric in a sentence and I hope it means what I think I remember it means
July 15, 2025 at 1:22 AM
I just used stoichiometric in a sentence and I hope it means what I think I remember it means
Excellent bartender at Service Bar who gifted us an extra shot (and did the shot with us) and I did not need that last shot
July 13, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Excellent bartender at Service Bar who gifted us an extra shot (and did the shot with us) and I did not need that last shot
I’m sorry. It’s not even mid July! Nobody wants this.
July 11, 2025 at 12:44 PM
I’m sorry. It’s not even mid July! Nobody wants this.
Attempting to write a thing today but also clean out that big box of orphan wires and connectors. Or at least get two boxes down to one box.
July 5, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Attempting to write a thing today but also clean out that big box of orphan wires and connectors. Or at least get two boxes down to one box.