Kristen M Thayer
@kristenmthayer.bsky.social
Software Engineer, Manager, Teacher. Seattleite. Old enough that I can hear the sound of dial-up internet when I close my eyes, young enough to care about up-to-date emoji usage. Kindness and joy are important. (Opinions my own). She/her.
I had an English teacher who insisted that there should be a comma after every use of the word "and," no exceptions (super bad explanation of the Oxford comma)
I proceeded to write an essay full of phrases like "my friend and, I had to go to the store," to prove how wrong she was.
I was fourteen.
I proceeded to write an essay full of phrases like "my friend and, I had to go to the store," to prove how wrong she was.
I was fourteen.
October 15, 2025 at 3:15 AM
I had an English teacher who insisted that there should be a comma after every use of the word "and," no exceptions (super bad explanation of the Oxford comma)
I proceeded to write an essay full of phrases like "my friend and, I had to go to the store," to prove how wrong she was.
I was fourteen.
I proceeded to write an essay full of phrases like "my friend and, I had to go to the store," to prove how wrong she was.
I was fourteen.
Hugs to everyone working too hard, on too much, with too little kindness and understanding around you. We all deserve better.
October 10, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Hugs to everyone working too hard, on too much, with too little kindness and understanding around you. We all deserve better.
My kids did this during the pandemic! For a while!!!
October 9, 2025 at 12:34 AM
My kids did this during the pandemic! For a while!!!
The post brought to you by my late-night search for "bunk bed curtains" hoping that this is a real thing that exists, that will resolve the question of how much light should be in the room
October 8, 2025 at 11:54 PM
The post brought to you by my late-night search for "bunk bed curtains" hoping that this is a real thing that exists, that will resolve the question of how much light should be in the room
I'm not sure which of these I would pick tbh
September 18, 2025 at 2:39 AM
I'm not sure which of these I would pick tbh
This is the way!!
August 29, 2025 at 4:27 PM
This is the way!!
My spouse thinks we could have pulled off "Cam's Camshafts"
August 20, 2025 at 3:37 AM
My spouse thinks we could have pulled off "Cam's Camshafts"
See also "passion"
August 6, 2025 at 4:56 PM
See also "passion"
Please note: *noticing* this isn't the same as *endorsing* it, nor does it mean it will age well (hi trendy fashion decisions from 10+ years ago!)
But in terms of power, investment, and how the needle is moving, this is how I feel atm.
But in terms of power, investment, and how the needle is moving, this is how I feel atm.
August 1, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Please note: *noticing* this isn't the same as *endorsing* it, nor does it mean it will age well (hi trendy fashion decisions from 10+ years ago!)
But in terms of power, investment, and how the needle is moving, this is how I feel atm.
But in terms of power, investment, and how the needle is moving, this is how I feel atm.