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Becca Is Writing
@beccaiswriting.bsky.social
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Philly dweller, tech writer, artist, knitter, and lover of good clean nonsense and seamless UX. she/her
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#XPNCountdown
Screenshot of an old tweet from @MrJohnnyDavita that says every 90s kid comes of age 3 times: their 18th birthday, their 21st birthday, and the day they find out Natalie Imbruglia's version of Torn is a cover.
December 10, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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"Susie Q" on the #XPNCountdown is a great opportunity to revisit one of the greatest album covers of all time.
The Creedence Clearwater Revival record sleeve for their album Cosmo's Factory features the band members in the most 70s-ass clothing in what looks like a family basement, complete with antique mirror, old bicycle, and handmade signs.
December 8, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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In her visit summary, the vet included the words "super handsome."
Hoover is looking into the camera with his stunning yellow-green eyes, his white whiskers and chin bright against his dark brown and black fur. Fur sprouts from his alert ears.
November 15, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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We're still recovering from the latter mode over here.
A large brown and black tabby cat who is possibly partly a Maine coon is inside a cat tunnel with his wee big front paws side by side and his intense eyes judging you, yes you. All of us.
January 11, 2025 at 2:19 AM
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Two tiny snowmen stand side by side on the brick wall of the front porch of a west Philly home.
January 8, 2025 at 1:47 AM
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Simple charcoal sketch of a cat stretched out on his back with his belly to the sky, his front legs pointing away from the artist, and his back paws curled over. His face is looking at the artist.
January 2, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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Fell in love with a ca-a-at... 🎵

Hoover does not appreciate my singing along to the #XPNCountdown.
A brown and black tabby cat (or maybe a Maine coon, who can be sure) lies on a desk between keyboard and monitor with his fluffy ears pointed sideways and his eyes squinting suspiciously. Also, his front paws are tucked under, which is just cute.
December 11, 2024 at 3:03 PM
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Screenshot of a post from user flightclub that says, "my three favorite things are the oxford comma, irony, and missed opportunities." Notably, the list includes an Oxford comma.
December 11, 2024 at 1:58 PM
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I made some tiny books and drew some figures today.
Two small books with a ruler showing they are about 1 inch and 1.5 inches big respectively. The covers are made of hand-marbled paper with feathery swirls. A page from a sketchbook includes a small attempt at hands and a larger pose of a young man wearing shorts reclining on his elbow. A page from a sketchbook depicts a young man with long hair lying face down with his right hand grasping his right ankle over his back.
December 8, 2024 at 10:38 PM
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My 15-pound black and brown tabby cat who is probably part Maine coon stretches along my leg waiting for me to wake up. His belly is to the sky, his giant back toes slightly curled, and his face and front feet reaching toward the bedroom door and his food dish beyond.
November 23, 2024 at 2:34 PM
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This is the longest I've ever taken to knit something, but I'm so close now.
A large rectangular knitted garment made of green and gray yarn. It has sleeves, but this oddly shaped garment looks more like a lap blanket than a sweater. I'll post a pic of me wearing it after I finish the edging and pockets.
November 20, 2024 at 11:18 AM
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Someone — I'm not saying who — bit my color wheel.
In the foreground, I'm holding a color wheel with a spinnable layer to show color combinations through its windows, one of which is torn. In the background is my cat Hoover looking perfectly innocent.
November 18, 2024 at 6:05 PM
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Don't forget to vote today! My polling site is a total party with food and a DJ. Go party!

You don't need an ID unless it's your first time voting in your district. Find acceptable forms of ID at bit.ly/PhilaVoterID
Vote for your future! Polls are open from 7am to 8pm today in Pennsylvania. ID is not required unless it is your first time voting in your current division!
November 5, 2024 at 6:48 PM
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The #Philly University of the Arts students are protesting with loud support from Broad Street traffic today, on the university's last day.
Students with protest signs cover the steps of the University of the Arts campus building on Broad Street and Pine. Cars driving by on the evening commute are honking in support.
June 3, 2024 at 9:45 PM
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My cat is still amazing.
Hoover the large brown tabby is lying on his back on my bed, front paws tucked up to his chest and head turned to gaze his sleepy bedroom eyes on me.
May 29, 2024 at 7:47 PM
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And so it continues.
A large knitted garment has green and gray stripes in a triangle pattern, which will be the back of a sweater. On the right side is a solid gray flap, which will eventually be one side of the cardigan front.
May 28, 2024 at 1:52 AM
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#PhillyEclipse
A pair of eclipse glasses perches on a roof deck railing in the foreground with dense cloud cover in the background.
April 8, 2024 at 7:28 PM
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Graffiti in white against a black-painted brick exterior wall looks like writing on a chalkboard: four lines starting "Before I die, I want to." Someone in a different style and silver spray paint added to the first one "have no shame."
January 8, 2024 at 11:02 PM
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Cats are the best.
Hoover the brown tabby is lounging in a bathroom sink, his wide eyes and tense posture showing he's ready for trouble.
November 9, 2023 at 1:36 PM
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In bed with a respiratory infection and zero energy, and this sweet goober keeps bringing me his toys.
Hoover the brown tabby cat is on my bed with his ears, eyes, and whiskers alert, and a toy spring between his front paws.
October 24, 2023 at 12:52 PM
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I got my bowls back!
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Two pottery bowls: one shiny black, and the other pale greenish blue.
October 15, 2023 at 11:41 PM
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Still obsessed with Hoover.
Hoover the brown tabby is lounging in his bougie cat bed with his tail draped over his back feet and his chin resting on the cushioned edge.
October 15, 2023 at 3:13 AM
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And so it begins.
A 3- or 4-inch piece of knitted fabric in green and gray yarn and shaped like an arc on a circular needle.
September 25, 2023 at 2:06 AM
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My cat is assembled incorrectly.
Hoover the black and brown tabby lies on my bed with his back paws against my foot, his belly fluff-up, and his long front paws twisting up past his head.
September 16, 2023 at 10:31 PM
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Becca's first wheel work.
Two clay bowls drying on newspaper with visible swirls and questionable levels of uniformity. A clay bowl drying on newspaper with a very wobbly rim.
September 9, 2023 at 12:53 PM