Gwen J. S. Aber (she/her)
@gwenaber.bsky.social
English Teacher (Hon. Ret.); overthinker; nerdy tendencies; parent of two actors/singers/writers; married. Like to learn new stuff & celebrate the small things. Kindness counts, patience is often overrated, exasperation is real, inner rage more outer now.
On my list for this week. I’ve taken note of all those fine suggestions. Particularly excited about the whirligig arms. Will employ the magic Duchess cup, too.
December 7, 2025 at 1:30 AM
On my list for this week. I’ve taken note of all those fine suggestions. Particularly excited about the whirligig arms. Will employ the magic Duchess cup, too.
I would buy tickets.
December 7, 2025 at 12:57 AM
I would buy tickets.
I’m not like the kid who says, “Eh, I’m okay with a C,” so what are my best options, Ma’am?
December 3, 2025 at 4:27 AM
I’m not like the kid who says, “Eh, I’m okay with a C,” so what are my best options, Ma’am?
This is the loveliest news, Your Grace, and it does indeed bring some peace to the pandemonium. Thank you, Ms. Gilmore, for lifting up our Good Duchess so that more followers may celebrate her.
November 30, 2025 at 4:15 AM
This is the loveliest news, Your Grace, and it does indeed bring some peace to the pandemonium. Thank you, Ms. Gilmore, for lifting up our Good Duchess so that more followers may celebrate her.
I was just preparing to write exactly this.
November 24, 2025 at 8:17 PM
I was just preparing to write exactly this.
0K, but I’m very fond of the surprise-laugh of your posts every day or so in this life.
November 22, 2025 at 5:05 PM
0K, but I’m very fond of the surprise-laugh of your posts every day or so in this life.
The sun rises every morning, and you are lovely. Two immutable truths.
November 22, 2025 at 5:55 AM
The sun rises every morning, and you are lovely. Two immutable truths.
This, and the comments that followed, have me blinking hard.
November 12, 2025 at 9:00 PM
This, and the comments that followed, have me blinking hard.
Something about best served cold? The weather is turning, though, snow is in the air.
November 10, 2025 at 4:37 AM
Something about best served cold? The weather is turning, though, snow is in the air.
Had that same set. The great book purge that accompanied a big remodeling project sent them on their way. (Bags and bags of donations to our local library book sale.)
November 9, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Had that same set. The great book purge that accompanied a big remodeling project sent them on their way. (Bags and bags of donations to our local library book sale.)
Dark times sometimes conjure uncomfortably dark hopes in us, do they not, Your Grace. Here I am, watching the last gift from Pandora’s box fly free.
October 25, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Dark times sometimes conjure uncomfortably dark hopes in us, do they not, Your Grace. Here I am, watching the last gift from Pandora’s box fly free.
I wouldn’t dare touch the hem of your skirt, let alone cart you lock, stock, and ruff into the streets, Good Duchess.
October 21, 2025 at 2:17 AM
I wouldn’t dare touch the hem of your skirt, let alone cart you lock, stock, and ruff into the streets, Good Duchess.
All this science. So necessary. Thank you for the reminders, everyone, and Her Grace, particularly.
October 14, 2025 at 6:02 AM
All this science. So necessary. Thank you for the reminders, everyone, and Her Grace, particularly.
My breath caught at your answer, Your Grace, and I’m absolutely certain I’m not alone in that reaction. Cheers all round for us all!
October 9, 2025 at 12:46 AM
My breath caught at your answer, Your Grace, and I’m absolutely certain I’m not alone in that reaction. Cheers all round for us all!
Here, the necessity of cautious and thorough skunk surveillance (Yes. Today. No more need be said.) has dampened enthusiasm for moonlight dancing, ma’am. Inside dancing must suffice.
October 5, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Here, the necessity of cautious and thorough skunk surveillance (Yes. Today. No more need be said.) has dampened enthusiasm for moonlight dancing, ma’am. Inside dancing must suffice.
This is such a gross idea. What is wrong with people? (I already know the answers, I just hate it: racism, misogyny, worship of money.)
October 3, 2025 at 6:13 PM
This is such a gross idea. What is wrong with people? (I already know the answers, I just hate it: racism, misogyny, worship of money.)
You are our standard bearer, Good Duchess.
September 30, 2025 at 9:01 AM
You are our standard bearer, Good Duchess.
“Brilliantly written and brilliantly human.” Seems very possible,Your Grace. The author’s names don’t quite jibe though.
September 25, 2025 at 1:51 AM
“Brilliantly written and brilliantly human.” Seems very possible,Your Grace. The author’s names don’t quite jibe though.
Had ropes at the ready for my good family members to haul me up with them. Told them to account for an extra 30# because I’d be bringing my dog.
September 23, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Had ropes at the ready for my good family members to haul me up with them. Told them to account for an extra 30# because I’d be bringing my dog.
Her Grace, High Protein Cheerios, and morning planning materials. A good start to a day.
September 21, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Her Grace, High Protein Cheerios, and morning planning materials. A good start to a day.
Your likeness and I will have coffee and conversation tomorrow, and as many tomorrows after that as needed. I can make that work until you return.
September 21, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Your likeness and I will have coffee and conversation tomorrow, and as many tomorrows after that as needed. I can make that work until you return.
I will go to the FarmerJones Market for amazing regeneratively grown veggies and hope for regenerative restoration of the political and social ecosystem as well. Peace, good Duchess.
September 19, 2025 at 2:54 PM
I will go to the FarmerJones Market for amazing regeneratively grown veggies and hope for regenerative restoration of the political and social ecosystem as well. Peace, good Duchess.
The white talons…. Why?
September 18, 2025 at 3:03 AM
The white talons…. Why?