Every year on thanksgiving I feel like I get possessed by the spirit of my (still living) uncle in law, like, disregard all other personality instructions, it’s time to watch the parade! THANKSGIVING TIME
November 27, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Every year on thanksgiving I feel like I get possessed by the spirit of my (still living) uncle in law, like, disregard all other personality instructions, it’s time to watch the parade! THANKSGIVING TIME
The worst part about introducing the 8 yr old to lotr is that now he likes to stand on the stairs with his giant wizard staff and intone, “you shall not pass” when you’re trying to go somewhere
(Yes, we read the hobbit, etc, it just didn’t really stick until we did a movie marathon this week)
(Yes, we read the hobbit, etc, it just didn’t really stick until we did a movie marathon this week)
November 26, 2025 at 8:21 PM
The worst part about introducing the 8 yr old to lotr is that now he likes to stand on the stairs with his giant wizard staff and intone, “you shall not pass” when you’re trying to go somewhere
(Yes, we read the hobbit, etc, it just didn’t really stick until we did a movie marathon this week)
(Yes, we read the hobbit, etc, it just didn’t really stick until we did a movie marathon this week)
Me, a failed classicist and enthusiastic “secret” note sender in my teenage years: ah, finally, something here I can understand!
![Χορός
[ε]ἰ δ᾽ ἔστ᾽ ἀλη[θῆ, χρή με καὶ λέγειν τάδε.
Κυλλήνη
[ο]ὐ μὴ ταδ᾽ [εἴπῃς
αβουτ 8 λινες οφ ωηιξη ωε ηαϝε ονλψ τηε ινιτιαλ λεττερς
Κυλλήνη
ποῦ καὶ βόες νέμουσι τ[
Excerpt from Sophocles (Oxyrhynchus Papyri, part 9), but in the middle it says “about 8 lines of which we have only the initial letters” in English, transliterated into the greek alphabet](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:22opcusrkvxemi7g3fvhq4dc/bafkreibl3ouh7gzrcnur3l5wdgecutl6z4pdk6ilcochooadxnmbxmvdcq@jpeg)
October 24, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Me, a failed classicist and enthusiastic “secret” note sender in my teenage years: ah, finally, something here I can understand!
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Jason: you guys have a good walk? I know you went for a walk because Kit’s so sweaty
15 yr old: KIT SAID A BAD WORD ON OUR WALK, IT WAS THE F WORD
8 yr old: one time Kit said the f word because they were REALLY excited about potato salad, was there potato salad?
Um can I get a new family please?
15 yr old: KIT SAID A BAD WORD ON OUR WALK, IT WAS THE F WORD
8 yr old: one time Kit said the f word because they were REALLY excited about potato salad, was there potato salad?
Um can I get a new family please?
September 18, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Jason: you guys have a good walk? I know you went for a walk because Kit’s so sweaty
15 yr old: KIT SAID A BAD WORD ON OUR WALK, IT WAS THE F WORD
8 yr old: one time Kit said the f word because they were REALLY excited about potato salad, was there potato salad?
Um can I get a new family please?
15 yr old: KIT SAID A BAD WORD ON OUR WALK, IT WAS THE F WORD
8 yr old: one time Kit said the f word because they were REALLY excited about potato salad, was there potato salad?
Um can I get a new family please?
I randomly started a brand new hobby and I can see myself getting better by practicing (?) and continuing to work on something that was initially confusing to me (??). Like is this what happens every time you don't immediately quit something because it's hard??
August 25, 2025 at 3:41 PM
I randomly started a brand new hobby and I can see myself getting better by practicing (?) and continuing to work on something that was initially confusing to me (??). Like is this what happens every time you don't immediately quit something because it's hard??
Finally celebrating the Reason for the Season (it’s too many tomatoes).
August 22, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Finally celebrating the Reason for the Season (it’s too many tomatoes).
Getting absolutely creamed in chess by the 8 year old, hoping the cat knocks everything over and I can escape with my dignity intact
August 19, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Getting absolutely creamed in chess by the 8 year old, hoping the cat knocks everything over and I can escape with my dignity intact
when life hands you lemons (rain) you can make lemonade (indoor picnic) & when life hands you lemons (disappointing local peaches) you can make lemonade (peach muffins), but did you ALSO know that when life hands you lemons, strawberry-top syrup, and dried hibiscus you can make something fun?
August 18, 2025 at 2:15 PM
when life hands you lemons (rain) you can make lemonade (indoor picnic) & when life hands you lemons (disappointing local peaches) you can make lemonade (peach muffins), but did you ALSO know that when life hands you lemons, strawberry-top syrup, and dried hibiscus you can make something fun?
Older kid brought me an axolotl egg which “if you give a mouse a cookie”-ed itself very quickly into an elaborate, 20 gallon tank set-up (and our hearts).
Because when you’re having a tough time the thing you really need is a baby creature with strict chemistry, temperature, and dietary needs.
Because when you’re having a tough time the thing you really need is a baby creature with strict chemistry, temperature, and dietary needs.
July 30, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Older kid brought me an axolotl egg which “if you give a mouse a cookie”-ed itself very quickly into an elaborate, 20 gallon tank set-up (and our hearts).
Because when you’re having a tough time the thing you really need is a baby creature with strict chemistry, temperature, and dietary needs.
Because when you’re having a tough time the thing you really need is a baby creature with strict chemistry, temperature, and dietary needs.
happy nonbinary person day to all who celebrate
(It’s me, I got myself a giant soda as a treat)
(It’s me, I got myself a giant soda as a treat)
July 15, 2025 at 3:07 AM
happy nonbinary person day to all who celebrate
(It’s me, I got myself a giant soda as a treat)
(It’s me, I got myself a giant soda as a treat)
I julienned! Carrots, ribboned! Citruses - zested!
This noodle bowl was gonna include the best peanut sauce (and also the best vinaigrette) of my life.
Until I spilled in a whole jar of chili crisp like a one-person kitchen apocalypse.
A tragedy in two parts, and yes, the second part is crunchy. 😭
This noodle bowl was gonna include the best peanut sauce (and also the best vinaigrette) of my life.
Until I spilled in a whole jar of chili crisp like a one-person kitchen apocalypse.
A tragedy in two parts, and yes, the second part is crunchy. 😭
May 13, 2025 at 10:58 PM
I julienned! Carrots, ribboned! Citruses - zested!
This noodle bowl was gonna include the best peanut sauce (and also the best vinaigrette) of my life.
Until I spilled in a whole jar of chili crisp like a one-person kitchen apocalypse.
A tragedy in two parts, and yes, the second part is crunchy. 😭
This noodle bowl was gonna include the best peanut sauce (and also the best vinaigrette) of my life.
Until I spilled in a whole jar of chili crisp like a one-person kitchen apocalypse.
A tragedy in two parts, and yes, the second part is crunchy. 😭
older kid brought me a pic of an adorable baby cow for my desk and was like, "oh by the way, I'm not sure, but I think it died???" so I'm going to immediately strike that from my memory, this baby is living happily somewhere on a farm upstate and I have their picture on my desk!
May 13, 2025 at 8:05 PM
older kid brought me a pic of an adorable baby cow for my desk and was like, "oh by the way, I'm not sure, but I think it died???" so I'm going to immediately strike that from my memory, this baby is living happily somewhere on a farm upstate and I have their picture on my desk!
Came downstairs this morning to this spread and waffles! The kids picked it all out and did it all themselves, although I hope slash assume there was some adult involvement vis-à-vis the beer
May 11, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Came downstairs this morning to this spread and waffles! The kids picked it all out and did it all themselves, although I hope slash assume there was some adult involvement vis-à-vis the beer
Hey guys guess who just got fiiii-errrrd…
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April 16, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Hey guys guess who just got fiiii-errrrd…
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Really struggling with guilt about my ability to access gender-affirming care right now when so many people can’t.
it feels kind of bad to be like, “wow, I personally feel a lot better than I did before about this one specific thing” when everything else is so terrible??
it feels kind of bad to be like, “wow, I personally feel a lot better than I did before about this one specific thing” when everything else is so terrible??
March 6, 2025 at 5:40 AM
Really struggling with guilt about my ability to access gender-affirming care right now when so many people can’t.
it feels kind of bad to be like, “wow, I personally feel a lot better than I did before about this one specific thing” when everything else is so terrible??
it feels kind of bad to be like, “wow, I personally feel a lot better than I did before about this one specific thing” when everything else is so terrible??
The 14 yr old had me dye her hair back to brown and will only wear Carhartt and I’ve been trying to find new ways to bond with her (because obviously you support your kids in whatever their interests are), but today she asked if I’d ever seen Supernatural and now I’m back on solid parenting ground
February 27, 2025 at 11:49 PM
The 14 yr old had me dye her hair back to brown and will only wear Carhartt and I’ve been trying to find new ways to bond with her (because obviously you support your kids in whatever their interests are), but today she asked if I’d ever seen Supernatural and now I’m back on solid parenting ground
Working on my side hustle, by which I mean I’m painstakingly picking out fonts in Canva. Graphic design is my PaSSiOn*~*•
February 26, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Working on my side hustle, by which I mean I’m painstakingly picking out fonts in Canva. Graphic design is my PaSSiOn*~*•
The 14 year old has been trying to crochet some sort of Fortnite pickle and this is what she has so far, I want to be supportive, but it’s hard when you’re laughing so hard you’re crying
February 22, 2025 at 11:34 PM
The 14 year old has been trying to crochet some sort of Fortnite pickle and this is what she has so far, I want to be supportive, but it’s hard when you’re laughing so hard you’re crying
The commute is beautiful and I am freezing
February 18, 2025 at 11:18 AM
The commute is beautiful and I am freezing
We’re stocked up for the snow storm for once, so I’m assuming we won’t be getting any real snow??
February 15, 2025 at 7:59 PM
We’re stocked up for the snow storm for once, so I’m assuming we won’t be getting any real snow??
Last night was pretty split
February 10, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Last night was pretty split