Rachel W
@astrorach.bsky.social
formerly a geologist. now living in Miura-hantō, Japan.
when spotify seems to recommend me to listen to Carrie & Lowell it feels like a hate crime. why are you praying on my downfall.
April 27, 2025 at 4:04 PM
when spotify seems to recommend me to listen to Carrie & Lowell it feels like a hate crime. why are you praying on my downfall.
one day before i pass on, i hope someone will share a slice of cake with me from one of those insane betty crocker bake n’ fill pans from the infomercials
April 11, 2025 at 11:13 AM
one day before i pass on, i hope someone will share a slice of cake with me from one of those insane betty crocker bake n’ fill pans from the infomercials
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[experiencing an existential grief that no joy could soothe] it is what it is :)
March 27, 2025 at 9:40 PM
[experiencing an existential grief that no joy could soothe] it is what it is :)
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Yall real silent about disability injustices because most of you don’t see disability as a thing that can happen to you.
We are “aww those poor people”. Meanwhile disability can happen to anyone at any moment and those injustices you ignored? They become your experiences too
We are “aww those poor people”. Meanwhile disability can happen to anyone at any moment and those injustices you ignored? They become your experiences too
March 29, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Yall real silent about disability injustices because most of you don’t see disability as a thing that can happen to you.
We are “aww those poor people”. Meanwhile disability can happen to anyone at any moment and those injustices you ignored? They become your experiences too
We are “aww those poor people”. Meanwhile disability can happen to anyone at any moment and those injustices you ignored? They become your experiences too
happy filter exchange day to all who celebrate. i perhaps let mine go a little too long.
March 29, 2025 at 4:28 AM
happy filter exchange day to all who celebrate. i perhaps let mine go a little too long.
i spend a lot of time in bed. it’s finally been warm enough to open the windows. yesterday i heard a woodpecker. today i heard the unmistakable shriek of a black kite and looked outside to see it perched in the treetops. i got the binoculars out to get a good look.
i guess i’m a bedside birder now?
i guess i’m a bedside birder now?
March 24, 2025 at 12:55 PM
i spend a lot of time in bed. it’s finally been warm enough to open the windows. yesterday i heard a woodpecker. today i heard the unmistakable shriek of a black kite and looked outside to see it perched in the treetops. i got the binoculars out to get a good look.
i guess i’m a bedside birder now?
i guess i’m a bedside birder now?
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INCREDIBLE Ruling!
Judge Reyes just ruled that transgender people have served honorably in the military, judges Trumps trans military ban - which states trans people are inherently dishonorable - as unconstitutional and motivated by animus.
Trans military members may continue to serve.
Judge Reyes just ruled that transgender people have served honorably in the military, judges Trumps trans military ban - which states trans people are inherently dishonorable - as unconstitutional and motivated by animus.
Trans military members may continue to serve.
March 18, 2025 at 10:58 PM
INCREDIBLE Ruling!
Judge Reyes just ruled that transgender people have served honorably in the military, judges Trumps trans military ban - which states trans people are inherently dishonorable - as unconstitutional and motivated by animus.
Trans military members may continue to serve.
Judge Reyes just ruled that transgender people have served honorably in the military, judges Trumps trans military ban - which states trans people are inherently dishonorable - as unconstitutional and motivated by animus.
Trans military members may continue to serve.
and, for the first time in many months due to my health, a japanese grocery haul. i stopped at a grocery store attached to the train station, so it’s a bit pricier.
most expensive item: stawberries, $3.38
cheapest item: bottle of water for my walk home, $0.53
mackerel for dinner: $2.70
most expensive item: stawberries, $3.38
cheapest item: bottle of water for my walk home, $0.53
mackerel for dinner: $2.70
March 11, 2025 at 7:24 AM
and, for the first time in many months due to my health, a japanese grocery haul. i stopped at a grocery store attached to the train station, so it’s a bit pricier.
most expensive item: stawberries, $3.38
cheapest item: bottle of water for my walk home, $0.53
mackerel for dinner: $2.70
most expensive item: stawberries, $3.38
cheapest item: bottle of water for my walk home, $0.53
mackerel for dinner: $2.70
sitting in the lobby of a japanese medical scanning office, awaiting a brain MRI. i’m the youngest person here by at least 45 years. the older japanese women are wearing business style clothes. i’m wearing a pig racing sweatshirt (file photo attached for reference)
March 11, 2025 at 5:21 AM
sitting in the lobby of a japanese medical scanning office, awaiting a brain MRI. i’m the youngest person here by at least 45 years. the older japanese women are wearing business style clothes. i’m wearing a pig racing sweatshirt (file photo attached for reference)
never kill yourself. you could find 2 staub dutch ovens at japanese thrift stores in one year. i just got the cobalt one (new with tags!!!!) for….. a LOT less than list price.
February 22, 2025 at 10:27 AM
never kill yourself. you could find 2 staub dutch ovens at japanese thrift stores in one year. i just got the cobalt one (new with tags!!!!) for….. a LOT less than list price.
you too can walk into an antique store and impulse purchase a very large painting. it was too breathtaking to leave behind.
February 16, 2025 at 8:24 AM
you too can walk into an antique store and impulse purchase a very large painting. it was too breathtaking to leave behind.
one of my favorite pastimes is to open the ebay app and look at the gorgeous $900 rug i’m watching. i’m not liable to purchase this rug. but i love it and no one else has bought it yet either.
February 13, 2025 at 4:31 PM
one of my favorite pastimes is to open the ebay app and look at the gorgeous $900 rug i’m watching. i’m not liable to purchase this rug. but i love it and no one else has bought it yet either.
there’s a lot going on right now but i froze lasagna in solid Blocks and then put them in reusable vacuum seal bags.
February 5, 2025 at 7:56 AM
there’s a lot going on right now but i froze lasagna in solid Blocks and then put them in reusable vacuum seal bags.
my dad mailed me a bag of homemade chex mix. for some reason there are a couple of brazil nuts in here. bold choice.
January 28, 2025 at 8:29 AM
my dad mailed me a bag of homemade chex mix. for some reason there are a couple of brazil nuts in here. bold choice.
this is both a step in the right direction and an ominous sign of what we’re already up against and not prepared for in the slighest
⚠️ BREAKING:
Minnesota Issues Urgent Health Advisory, Mandates H5N1 Testing for Hospitalized Respiratory Patients.
Minnesota’s Department of Health urges hospitals to test respiratory patients for H5N1 bird flu, with mandatory subtyping within 24 hours of admission.
Minnesota Issues Urgent Health Advisory, Mandates H5N1 Testing for Hospitalized Respiratory Patients.
Minnesota’s Department of Health urges hospitals to test respiratory patients for H5N1 bird flu, with mandatory subtyping within 24 hours of admission.
January 25, 2025 at 4:06 PM
this is both a step in the right direction and an ominous sign of what we’re already up against and not prepared for in the slighest
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Tony Shai-Hulub is this anything?
January 25, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Tony Shai-Hulub is this anything?
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i always wondered if nerds clusters were good.
in an effort to use the full amount on a gift card, i ordered a bag along with other things we needed.
perhaps i was better left wondering, because know i know they’re so good and i ate… a lot of them.
in an effort to use the full amount on a gift card, i ordered a bag along with other things we needed.
perhaps i was better left wondering, because know i know they’re so good and i ate… a lot of them.
January 24, 2025 at 11:45 AM
i always wondered if nerds clusters were good.
in an effort to use the full amount on a gift card, i ordered a bag along with other things we needed.
perhaps i was better left wondering, because know i know they’re so good and i ate… a lot of them.
in an effort to use the full amount on a gift card, i ordered a bag along with other things we needed.
perhaps i was better left wondering, because know i know they’re so good and i ate… a lot of them.
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Due to recent events, this week's laserdisc rip is the Twin Peaks Visual Soundtrack. A Japan-exclusive disc from 1992 featuring Angelo Badalamenti's score set against a bunch of B-roll that a Japanese film crew captured of various places in Snoqualmie, Washington
January 23, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Due to recent events, this week's laserdisc rip is the Twin Peaks Visual Soundtrack. A Japan-exclusive disc from 1992 featuring Angelo Badalamenti's score set against a bunch of B-roll that a Japanese film crew captured of various places in Snoqualmie, Washington
9 days later, on Jan 23, Wuhan, China was placed on lockdown. The first recorded P2P spread in the US was 16 days later, on Jan 30.
The second best time to start preparing is now. (the best time would have been, well, earlier).
Masks now. Plan now. Deep pantry as you can.
The second best time to start preparing is now. (the best time would have been, well, earlier).
Masks now. Plan now. Deep pantry as you can.
January 15, 2025 at 11:02 AM
9 days later, on Jan 23, Wuhan, China was placed on lockdown. The first recorded P2P spread in the US was 16 days later, on Jan 30.
The second best time to start preparing is now. (the best time would have been, well, earlier).
Masks now. Plan now. Deep pantry as you can.
The second best time to start preparing is now. (the best time would have been, well, earlier).
Masks now. Plan now. Deep pantry as you can.
today, we tried a japanese pie chain. dutch crumble from the regular menu (L) and limited edition granny smith (R).
the dutch crumble was so bad we tossed it. as their only “normal” apple pie regularly, WHY does it contain molasses?!!?
the granny smith was… ok.
worst apple pie i’ve ever had.
the dutch crumble was so bad we tossed it. as their only “normal” apple pie regularly, WHY does it contain molasses?!!?
the granny smith was… ok.
worst apple pie i’ve ever had.
January 10, 2025 at 1:16 PM
today, we tried a japanese pie chain. dutch crumble from the regular menu (L) and limited edition granny smith (R).
the dutch crumble was so bad we tossed it. as their only “normal” apple pie regularly, WHY does it contain molasses?!!?
the granny smith was… ok.
worst apple pie i’ve ever had.
the dutch crumble was so bad we tossed it. as their only “normal” apple pie regularly, WHY does it contain molasses?!!?
the granny smith was… ok.
worst apple pie i’ve ever had.
but sure, let’s keep pushing stupid needless AI everywhere and continue on with business as usual!
WASHINGTON (AP) — Earth records its hottest year ever in 2024 and passes major climate threshold.
January 10, 2025 at 11:15 AM
but sure, let’s keep pushing stupid needless AI everywhere and continue on with business as usual!
just found out mid-2am anxiety spiral that my IR tv remote also activates the moon lamp hanging on my wall. which i discovered by turning over and suddenly seeing the lamp turned on, without having interacted with it (and briefly feeling VERY SCARED)
December 30, 2024 at 5:13 PM
just found out mid-2am anxiety spiral that my IR tv remote also activates the moon lamp hanging on my wall. which i discovered by turning over and suddenly seeing the lamp turned on, without having interacted with it (and briefly feeling VERY SCARED)
メリークリスマス from us and the Colonel
December 25, 2024 at 8:24 AM
メリークリスマス from us and the Colonel