Joan McGuire
@joanmcguire.bsky.social
Being the chaos you want to see in the world!
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Joan McGuire
@joanmcguire.bsky.social
· Apr 8
Remembering, that at lunch yesterday and discussing a fairly benign situation with my kid, he asked; “Have you considered Mother, that perhaps you are too hot to handle?”
Went out back and put the gutter back together and because it isn’t windy, I don’t hate winter as much as I could.
November 29, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Went out back and put the gutter back together and because it isn’t windy, I don’t hate winter as much as I could.
Good morning!
Slept great, but would’ve liked to sleep later. My hip was slightly better? Nothing is linear.
I do appreciate my quiet time in the dark with my coffee though.
Today will be much like yesterday, I’m not planning to go anywhere unless something changes.
Slept great, but would’ve liked to sleep later. My hip was slightly better? Nothing is linear.
I do appreciate my quiet time in the dark with my coffee though.
Today will be much like yesterday, I’m not planning to go anywhere unless something changes.
November 29, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Good morning!
Slept great, but would’ve liked to sleep later. My hip was slightly better? Nothing is linear.
I do appreciate my quiet time in the dark with my coffee though.
Today will be much like yesterday, I’m not planning to go anywhere unless something changes.
Slept great, but would’ve liked to sleep later. My hip was slightly better? Nothing is linear.
I do appreciate my quiet time in the dark with my coffee though.
Today will be much like yesterday, I’m not planning to go anywhere unless something changes.
Love what you love, especially if it’s a little turkey sandwich and a huge bowl of sides because you only had a cookie for breakfast and you are starving.
I managed to hide one little roll for myself from yesterday, the rest were devoured.
I managed to hide one little roll for myself from yesterday, the rest were devoured.
November 28, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Love what you love, especially if it’s a little turkey sandwich and a huge bowl of sides because you only had a cookie for breakfast and you are starving.
I managed to hide one little roll for myself from yesterday, the rest were devoured.
I managed to hide one little roll for myself from yesterday, the rest were devoured.
I just got off the phone with Joanne and she sounds better than I hoped. She said she is being getting good care even if they don’t know how to fix her.
I told her I love her and she said it back but added “always”.
I told her I love her and she said it back but added “always”.
November 28, 2025 at 3:08 PM
I just got off the phone with Joanne and she sounds better than I hoped. She said she is being getting good care even if they don’t know how to fix her.
I told her I love her and she said it back but added “always”.
I told her I love her and she said it back but added “always”.
Buddy, your wife needs to talk to you about the eyebrows.
But at least it’s not underwear from the tragically named Bloomy shop.
I endure the worst ads to keep my Scrabble streak going. I’m at 445 and will not stop until I hit 500.
But at least it’s not underwear from the tragically named Bloomy shop.
I endure the worst ads to keep my Scrabble streak going. I’m at 445 and will not stop until I hit 500.
November 28, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Buddy, your wife needs to talk to you about the eyebrows.
But at least it’s not underwear from the tragically named Bloomy shop.
I endure the worst ads to keep my Scrabble streak going. I’m at 445 and will not stop until I hit 500.
But at least it’s not underwear from the tragically named Bloomy shop.
I endure the worst ads to keep my Scrabble streak going. I’m at 445 and will not stop until I hit 500.
Good morning!
I slept a full eight hours with only waking up once. Even better, I was expecting to feel sore after yesterday, but I do not.
I will get on the bike this morning and work through as much of my PT routine as I can.
But other than that, I have no plans for the day.
I slept a full eight hours with only waking up once. Even better, I was expecting to feel sore after yesterday, but I do not.
I will get on the bike this morning and work through as much of my PT routine as I can.
But other than that, I have no plans for the day.
November 28, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Good morning!
I slept a full eight hours with only waking up once. Even better, I was expecting to feel sore after yesterday, but I do not.
I will get on the bike this morning and work through as much of my PT routine as I can.
But other than that, I have no plans for the day.
I slept a full eight hours with only waking up once. Even better, I was expecting to feel sore after yesterday, but I do not.
I will get on the bike this morning and work through as much of my PT routine as I can.
But other than that, I have no plans for the day.
I don’t want to brag, but my kitchen is spotless and I’m in my pajamas.
November 27, 2025 at 10:56 PM
I don’t want to brag, but my kitchen is spotless and I’m in my pajamas.
Great visit with my other kid, sent him home with a bunch of food.
Since today was a bust at putting us all in the same place, we will get together in two weeks for his 30th birthday.
Since today was a bust at putting us all in the same place, we will get together in two weeks for his 30th birthday.
November 27, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Great visit with my other kid, sent him home with a bunch of food.
Since today was a bust at putting us all in the same place, we will get together in two weeks for his 30th birthday.
Since today was a bust at putting us all in the same place, we will get together in two weeks for his 30th birthday.
Had a fantastic meal with my son and his husband where we talked about Iceland, Pokeman, how to make risotto and whether or not Cynthia Erivo wearing two coats is cool or not (it is).
Other son is swinging by in a minute, his power wasn’t restored until a few hours ago and he needs some cookies.
Other son is swinging by in a minute, his power wasn’t restored until a few hours ago and he needs some cookies.
November 27, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Had a fantastic meal with my son and his husband where we talked about Iceland, Pokeman, how to make risotto and whether or not Cynthia Erivo wearing two coats is cool or not (it is).
Other son is swinging by in a minute, his power wasn’t restored until a few hours ago and he needs some cookies.
Other son is swinging by in a minute, his power wasn’t restored until a few hours ago and he needs some cookies.
A neighbor just moved his car from his driveway to the front of my house and parked in a way I can only associate with man spreading.
We have norms Joe!
We have norms Joe!
November 27, 2025 at 5:03 PM
A neighbor just moved his car from his driveway to the front of my house and parked in a way I can only associate with man spreading.
We have norms Joe!
We have norms Joe!
Shoveled the walk while cursing all the men who flirt with me in the regular but never show up!
Quit without clearing much of the driveway which is a wind polished sheet of ice.
Quit without clearing much of the driveway which is a wind polished sheet of ice.
November 27, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Shoveled the walk while cursing all the men who flirt with me in the regular but never show up!
Quit without clearing much of the driveway which is a wind polished sheet of ice.
Quit without clearing much of the driveway which is a wind polished sheet of ice.
Inordinately proud of the rosemary dough I put together 100% by hand because I am already too tired to lift the mixer.
Stuffing is done, turkey is prepped. Time to hydrate, shovel, shower and then get at the veggies.
The guy with dementia will peel potatoes.
Stuffing is done, turkey is prepped. Time to hydrate, shovel, shower and then get at the veggies.
The guy with dementia will peel potatoes.
November 27, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Inordinately proud of the rosemary dough I put together 100% by hand because I am already too tired to lift the mixer.
Stuffing is done, turkey is prepped. Time to hydrate, shovel, shower and then get at the veggies.
The guy with dementia will peel potatoes.
Stuffing is done, turkey is prepped. Time to hydrate, shovel, shower and then get at the veggies.
The guy with dementia will peel potatoes.
My younger son has been without power since 10pm last night.
They do have a small generator that kept them warm, but it needs to be supervised. Something about a transfer switch?
Furious about this!
They do have a small generator that kept them warm, but it needs to be supervised. Something about a transfer switch?
Furious about this!
November 27, 2025 at 2:21 PM
My younger son has been without power since 10pm last night.
They do have a small generator that kept them warm, but it needs to be supervised. Something about a transfer switch?
Furious about this!
They do have a small generator that kept them warm, but it needs to be supervised. Something about a transfer switch?
Furious about this!
The guy with dementia is watching the Macys Parade and doesn’t remember that we went in 2001 and due to 9/11, everything was weird.
We stayed with my cousin in New Jersey and her husband took the garbage out every hour, on the hour. I’ll never forget that.
We stayed with my cousin in New Jersey and her husband took the garbage out every hour, on the hour. I’ll never forget that.
November 27, 2025 at 1:34 PM
The guy with dementia is watching the Macys Parade and doesn’t remember that we went in 2001 and due to 9/11, everything was weird.
We stayed with my cousin in New Jersey and her husband took the garbage out every hour, on the hour. I’ll never forget that.
We stayed with my cousin in New Jersey and her husband took the garbage out every hour, on the hour. I’ll never forget that.
THE BEEPING HAS STOPPED!
I just had to get it to say “fire, fire” which is what most people say when they see me coming.
I just had to get it to say “fire, fire” which is what most people say when they see me coming.
November 27, 2025 at 1:16 PM
THE BEEPING HAS STOPPED!
I just had to get it to say “fire, fire” which is what most people say when they see me coming.
I just had to get it to say “fire, fire” which is what most people say when they see me coming.
I can’t be the only person who has to have a few gherkins on my plate? They make the meal!
Pickle. Who are you?
Tag urself, I’m “shouts into void”
November 27, 2025 at 12:40 PM
I can’t be the only person who has to have a few gherkins on my plate? They make the meal!
Good morning and Happy Thanksgiving!
I slept off and on, but enough. That stupid thing is still beeping and that sort of helped.
My hip hurts in a yikes, you might need to shovel a little way.
But it is warming up and still windy so maybe not. I have no idea how this day will go.
I slept off and on, but enough. That stupid thing is still beeping and that sort of helped.
My hip hurts in a yikes, you might need to shovel a little way.
But it is warming up and still windy so maybe not. I have no idea how this day will go.
November 27, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Good morning and Happy Thanksgiving!
I slept off and on, but enough. That stupid thing is still beeping and that sort of helped.
My hip hurts in a yikes, you might need to shovel a little way.
But it is warming up and still windy so maybe not. I have no idea how this day will go.
I slept off and on, but enough. That stupid thing is still beeping and that sort of helped.
My hip hurts in a yikes, you might need to shovel a little way.
But it is warming up and still windy so maybe not. I have no idea how this day will go.
The power is back on and with it came all sorts of monsters that despite not being plugged in, sprang into life.
I’ve turned them off, cranked up the heat, we were down to 63 degrees in here and I’ve reset the clocks.
However, the hard wired smoke detector is beeping and I’m at a loss.
I’ve turned them off, cranked up the heat, we were down to 63 degrees in here and I’ve reset the clocks.
However, the hard wired smoke detector is beeping and I’m at a loss.
November 27, 2025 at 3:14 AM
The power is back on and with it came all sorts of monsters that despite not being plugged in, sprang into life.
I’ve turned them off, cranked up the heat, we were down to 63 degrees in here and I’ve reset the clocks.
However, the hard wired smoke detector is beeping and I’m at a loss.
I’ve turned them off, cranked up the heat, we were down to 63 degrees in here and I’ve reset the clocks.
However, the hard wired smoke detector is beeping and I’m at a loss.
Power outage notes:
Of course I have a fully charged power bank to keep my phone alive. I know what I need.
The noise the sump pump makes when the backup thingy goes is sort of like a train crashing into the house.
My flashlight, if you aren’t careful, will strobe like it’s 1983 and you are
Of course I have a fully charged power bank to keep my phone alive. I know what I need.
The noise the sump pump makes when the backup thingy goes is sort of like a train crashing into the house.
My flashlight, if you aren’t careful, will strobe like it’s 1983 and you are
November 27, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Power outage notes:
Of course I have a fully charged power bank to keep my phone alive. I know what I need.
The noise the sump pump makes when the backup thingy goes is sort of like a train crashing into the house.
My flashlight, if you aren’t careful, will strobe like it’s 1983 and you are
Of course I have a fully charged power bank to keep my phone alive. I know what I need.
The noise the sump pump makes when the backup thingy goes is sort of like a train crashing into the house.
My flashlight, if you aren’t careful, will strobe like it’s 1983 and you are
SPOOKY!
The rain never hits this window.
The rain never hits this window.
November 27, 2025 at 1:23 AM
SPOOKY!
The rain never hits this window.
The rain never hits this window.
The power outage map is ridiculous.
My house sits in the middle of a weird and tiny zone of darkness but I also hope the jerk who lives behind me does not have a back up thingy on his sump pump and that all his maga cos play gear gets ruined.
My house sits in the middle of a weird and tiny zone of darkness but I also hope the jerk who lives behind me does not have a back up thingy on his sump pump and that all his maga cos play gear gets ruined.
November 27, 2025 at 1:21 AM
The power outage map is ridiculous.
My house sits in the middle of a weird and tiny zone of darkness but I also hope the jerk who lives behind me does not have a back up thingy on his sump pump and that all his maga cos play gear gets ruined.
My house sits in the middle of a weird and tiny zone of darkness but I also hope the jerk who lives behind me does not have a back up thingy on his sump pump and that all his maga cos play gear gets ruined.
I should eat another cookie, right?
The neighborhood group chat has devolved into them vs us plus the folks with generators gloating.
The guy with dementia is worried about his monsters.
The neighborhood group chat has devolved into them vs us plus the folks with generators gloating.
The guy with dementia is worried about his monsters.
November 27, 2025 at 1:08 AM
I should eat another cookie, right?
The neighborhood group chat has devolved into them vs us plus the folks with generators gloating.
The guy with dementia is worried about his monsters.
The neighborhood group chat has devolved into them vs us plus the folks with generators gloating.
The guy with dementia is worried about his monsters.
POWER just went out!
November 27, 2025 at 12:36 AM
POWER just went out!
Espresso Brownie Cookies with dark and white chocolate and maybe too much espresso, but my kid will not mind.
November 26, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Espresso Brownie Cookies with dark and white chocolate and maybe too much espresso, but my kid will not mind.
My Joanne is now being “observed”, which is code for we don’t have a room and your insurance is giving us fits about paying for it anyway, at the hospital.
No surgery yet, but there are other complications.
I may have put too much espresso in the cookies, but maybe not.
It’s all bittersweet.
No surgery yet, but there are other complications.
I may have put too much espresso in the cookies, but maybe not.
It’s all bittersweet.
November 26, 2025 at 11:03 PM
My Joanne is now being “observed”, which is code for we don’t have a room and your insurance is giving us fits about paying for it anyway, at the hospital.
No surgery yet, but there are other complications.
I may have put too much espresso in the cookies, but maybe not.
It’s all bittersweet.
No surgery yet, but there are other complications.
I may have put too much espresso in the cookies, but maybe not.
It’s all bittersweet.