Wiredferret!
@wiredferret.bsky.social
Explaininator, Sticker Thoughtleader, Marketing nerd. Not straight, she/her. Parent of adults, catbox scooper, wife of @silmaria.bsky.social, Kermit-coded.
Find me at heidiwaterhouse.com
#quilting
#sewing
#knitting
#therbligs
Find me at heidiwaterhouse.com
#quilting
#sewing
#knitting
#therbligs
I'm trying out a new church, closer to home.
1) The building is huge and antique and beautifully maintained and updated. I've never seen such well-blended sprinkler pipes.
2) I'm the only one in this service with weird colored hair. But I got peace-be-with-youd like anyone else.
1) The building is huge and antique and beautifully maintained and updated. I've never seen such well-blended sprinkler pipes.
2) I'm the only one in this service with weird colored hair. But I got peace-be-with-youd like anyone else.
January 4, 2026 at 5:34 PM
I'm trying out a new church, closer to home.
1) The building is huge and antique and beautifully maintained and updated. I've never seen such well-blended sprinkler pipes.
2) I'm the only one in this service with weird colored hair. But I got peace-be-with-youd like anyone else.
1) The building is huge and antique and beautifully maintained and updated. I've never seen such well-blended sprinkler pipes.
2) I'm the only one in this service with weird colored hair. But I got peace-be-with-youd like anyone else.
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“In the woods where snow is thick, bars of sunlight lay like pale fire.”
(Catherine Mansfield)
🎨 Eyvind Earle
#wintersky
(Catherine Mansfield)
🎨 Eyvind Earle
#wintersky
January 4, 2026 at 5:00 PM
“In the woods where snow is thick, bars of sunlight lay like pale fire.”
(Catherine Mansfield)
🎨 Eyvind Earle
#wintersky
(Catherine Mansfield)
🎨 Eyvind Earle
#wintersky
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Portmanteau is a portmanteau of "Portland" and "manatee"
It refers to the 1907 Manatee War that destroyed Portland, twice, in one summer.
It refers to the 1907 Manatee War that destroyed Portland, twice, in one summer.
January 4, 2026 at 5:10 PM
Portmanteau is a portmanteau of "Portland" and "manatee"
It refers to the 1907 Manatee War that destroyed Portland, twice, in one summer.
It refers to the 1907 Manatee War that destroyed Portland, twice, in one summer.
1) Cat is advancing in cat-ness. Here it is lounging on freshly-ironed linen yardage.
2) Testing out a new name: Susuwatari (soot sprite)
2) Testing out a new name: Susuwatari (soot sprite)
January 4, 2026 at 5:04 AM
1) Cat is advancing in cat-ness. Here it is lounging on freshly-ironed linen yardage.
2) Testing out a new name: Susuwatari (soot sprite)
2) Testing out a new name: Susuwatari (soot sprite)
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Now consider how med students operate on a schedule determined by the pace of 19th century coke addict.
There's a reason your doctor doesn't know shit about shit.
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/William...
There's a reason your doctor doesn't know shit about shit.
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/William...
William Stewart Halsted - Wikipedia
en.m.wikipedia.org
March 12, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Now consider how med students operate on a schedule determined by the pace of 19th century coke addict.
There's a reason your doctor doesn't know shit about shit.
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/William...
There's a reason your doctor doesn't know shit about shit.
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/William...
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there should be a "good morning" feed on bluesky where you're not immediately thrown headfirst into the worst news imaginable while you're still half asleep
January 3, 2026 at 12:11 PM
there should be a "good morning" feed on bluesky where you're not immediately thrown headfirst into the worst news imaginable while you're still half asleep
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Back in February 2025 I out both her DC & MPLS offices in my phone as "Yell at Amy" & "Yell at Amy - MN" and I am so tired...
But you can also Fax her for free easily too: faxzero.com/fax_senate.php
But you can also Fax her for free easily too: faxzero.com/fax_senate.php
Fax Senators
FaxZero lets you send free faxes to your senators with no subscription or sign-up.
faxzero.com
January 3, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Back in February 2025 I out both her DC & MPLS offices in my phone as "Yell at Amy" & "Yell at Amy - MN" and I am so tired...
But you can also Fax her for free easily too: faxzero.com/fax_senate.php
But you can also Fax her for free easily too: faxzero.com/fax_senate.php
Why is Man on the Inside SO FUCKING WHOLESOME?
I love it to bits.
I love it to bits.
January 3, 2026 at 11:27 PM
Why is Man on the Inside SO FUCKING WHOLESOME?
I love it to bits.
I love it to bits.
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Declaring 2026 the year of the carb because (GD it!) we deserve some nice things.
If you need a distraction today, help me put together my Twin Cities Tour de Bread - 2 self-guided biking excursions showcasing the best damn breads in town.
(...but I need recommendations!!!...)
If you need a distraction today, help me put together my Twin Cities Tour de Bread - 2 self-guided biking excursions showcasing the best damn breads in town.
(...but I need recommendations!!!...)
The Twin Cities Tour de Bread - Crawl Minnesota
Two self-guided biking day trips with stops at the best bread bakeries in St. Paul and Minneapolis
crawlmn.leaflet.pub
January 3, 2026 at 9:25 PM
Declaring 2026 the year of the carb because (GD it!) we deserve some nice things.
If you need a distraction today, help me put together my Twin Cities Tour de Bread - 2 self-guided biking excursions showcasing the best damn breads in town.
(...but I need recommendations!!!...)
If you need a distraction today, help me put together my Twin Cities Tour de Bread - 2 self-guided biking excursions showcasing the best damn breads in town.
(...but I need recommendations!!!...)
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This week thousands of 3D whistles have been arriving- from KY, AL, TX, Greater MN, Chicago, and more.
Thank you. ❤️
We know that MSP is a center of the storm right now.
We will not forget the solidarity shown to us.
When the storm shifts off us, we’ll be sending whistles to the next city.
Thank you. ❤️
We know that MSP is a center of the storm right now.
We will not forget the solidarity shown to us.
When the storm shifts off us, we’ll be sending whistles to the next city.
January 3, 2026 at 9:22 PM
This week thousands of 3D whistles have been arriving- from KY, AL, TX, Greater MN, Chicago, and more.
Thank you. ❤️
We know that MSP is a center of the storm right now.
We will not forget the solidarity shown to us.
When the storm shifts off us, we’ll be sending whistles to the next city.
Thank you. ❤️
We know that MSP is a center of the storm right now.
We will not forget the solidarity shown to us.
When the storm shifts off us, we’ll be sending whistles to the next city.
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Also if anyone is interested in the history of the United States' attempts to topple leaders in South America and install more friendly dictators then you can - and I'm not joking here - download the files from the CIA website.
January 3, 2026 at 1:56 PM
Also if anyone is interested in the history of the United States' attempts to topple leaders in South America and install more friendly dictators then you can - and I'm not joking here - download the files from the CIA website.
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yes please to more effective sound proofing. i absolutely want acoustic wallpaper based on the structure of moths' wings to be widely adopted - especially in bars and restaurants.
Welcome to the Future of Noise Canceling
The next generation of noise reduction is currently being developed in R&D labs around the world. Take a look at what's to come.
www.wired.com
January 3, 2026 at 2:24 PM
yes please to more effective sound proofing. i absolutely want acoustic wallpaper based on the structure of moths' wings to be widely adopted - especially in bars and restaurants.
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forget the long arc of history bending towards justice, I need the rube goldberg machine of inexorable consequence to endgame the kind of profoundly ironic yet blackly hilarious karmic downfall that would’ve had ancient greek theatergoers hollering at the chorus
January 3, 2026 at 12:28 PM
forget the long arc of history bending towards justice, I need the rube goldberg machine of inexorable consequence to endgame the kind of profoundly ironic yet blackly hilarious karmic downfall that would’ve had ancient greek theatergoers hollering at the chorus
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'How much does the aurora borealis weigh?" It's pretty light.
January 2, 2026 at 3:29 PM
'How much does the aurora borealis weigh?" It's pretty light.
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I'm reading through the quick start guide for my Kobo and have learned that they specifically made it to be repaired. They partnered with iFixit. They'll sell you the parts to DIY repair. The guides for diy repair appear to be free.
THIS IS HOW ALL THINGS SHOULD BE.
THIS IS HOW ALL THINGS SHOULD BE.
January 3, 2026 at 5:34 AM
I'm reading through the quick start guide for my Kobo and have learned that they specifically made it to be repaired. They partnered with iFixit. They'll sell you the parts to DIY repair. The guides for diy repair appear to be free.
THIS IS HOW ALL THINGS SHOULD BE.
THIS IS HOW ALL THINGS SHOULD BE.
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FOLKS NEED TO REALIZE HOW HUGE THIS IS
For the first time in modern Texas history, Dems have candidates running in every state and federal race on the 2026 ballot.
That includes all congressional seats, every state House and state Senate race, plus statewide judicial and State Board of Education.
For the first time in modern Texas history, Dems have candidates running in every state and federal race on the 2026 ballot.
That includes all congressional seats, every state House and state Senate race, plus statewide judicial and State Board of Education.
January 3, 2026 at 4:33 AM
FOLKS NEED TO REALIZE HOW HUGE THIS IS
For the first time in modern Texas history, Dems have candidates running in every state and federal race on the 2026 ballot.
That includes all congressional seats, every state House and state Senate race, plus statewide judicial and State Board of Education.
For the first time in modern Texas history, Dems have candidates running in every state and federal race on the 2026 ballot.
That includes all congressional seats, every state House and state Senate race, plus statewide judicial and State Board of Education.
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More people really need to read There Are No Accidents.
Safety systems should work WITH people's natural impulses especially in context when they are potentially panicking and overwhelmed.
Nobody should have to be looking for the backup lever to escape a vehicle.
Safety systems should work WITH people's natural impulses especially in context when they are potentially panicking and overwhelmed.
Nobody should have to be looking for the backup lever to escape a vehicle.
January 2, 2026 at 6:28 PM
More people really need to read There Are No Accidents.
Safety systems should work WITH people's natural impulses especially in context when they are potentially panicking and overwhelmed.
Nobody should have to be looking for the backup lever to escape a vehicle.
Safety systems should work WITH people's natural impulses especially in context when they are potentially panicking and overwhelmed.
Nobody should have to be looking for the backup lever to escape a vehicle.
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Ex-Meta chief AI scientist Yann LeCun has Lunch with the FT and in one of those instances so rare that you know he didn't sign an NDA, says exactly why as.ft.com/r/e503690d-8...
January 2, 2026 at 1:32 PM
Ex-Meta chief AI scientist Yann LeCun has Lunch with the FT and in one of those instances so rare that you know he didn't sign an NDA, says exactly why as.ft.com/r/e503690d-8...
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One thing I would like in 2026 is to have more copy editing work coming in! I’m a developmental editor at heart but people don’t freelance that out as much and I’m good at CE as well. If you’re involved in freelance CE hiring for any presses besides S&S (who I already do work for) pls get in touch!
January 2, 2026 at 9:44 PM
One thing I would like in 2026 is to have more copy editing work coming in! I’m a developmental editor at heart but people don’t freelance that out as much and I’m good at CE as well. If you’re involved in freelance CE hiring for any presses besides S&S (who I already do work for) pls get in touch!
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Tedious of me to repost this but pretty much every time I do, about four more new people read it, and it seems that at least one of them then tells me it's inspired them to buy the book. Plus the book got absolutely shat on by my ex-publisher.
Also, the book's fucking great.
So here we are again.
Also, the book's fucking great.
So here we are again.
I've removed the paywall permanently from this piece, which is a chapter from my novel Villager, told entirely in the form of an online village message board. If you like it, you'll probably like the book. If you don't, you won't...
www.tom-cox.com/the-village-...
www.tom-cox.com/the-village-...
The Village Message Board
Its authenticity was discredited because of his reputation, but also because he was quick with gin at the time and wearing an item of knitwear back to front.
www.tom-cox.com
December 29, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Tedious of me to repost this but pretty much every time I do, about four more new people read it, and it seems that at least one of them then tells me it's inspired them to buy the book. Plus the book got absolutely shat on by my ex-publisher.
Also, the book's fucking great.
So here we are again.
Also, the book's fucking great.
So here we are again.
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No cheating, reskeet with the most recent photo of your pet
January 2, 2026 at 10:44 PM
No cheating, reskeet with the most recent photo of your pet
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the Station fire happened in 2003 and nobody has managed to learn a single thing in all this time. don't work at clubs with acoustic foam on the ceilings and a bunch of candles everywhere. don't go to these clubs. the people who own them do not give a shit if you live or die
January 2, 2026 at 9:39 PM
the Station fire happened in 2003 and nobody has managed to learn a single thing in all this time. don't work at clubs with acoustic foam on the ceilings and a bunch of candles everywhere. don't go to these clubs. the people who own them do not give a shit if you live or die
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January 2, 2026 at 9:12 PM