Mike Roorda
@roorda.bsky.social
One half of an ongoing effort to raise 2 normal humans amidst all, uh, this. Dog dude.
We were not ready for snow happening first thing in the morning but we've made it work
December 3, 2025 at 2:34 AM
We were not ready for snow happening first thing in the morning but we've made it work
This fall has been wet and bleak af in NY jfc I miss the sun
November 30, 2025 at 7:41 PM
This fall has been wet and bleak af in NY jfc I miss the sun
Made it juuuuust in time to beat the storm
November 27, 2025 at 6:05 AM
Made it juuuuust in time to beat the storm
"ALL leaf piles MUST be investigated! As of yet no threats have been identified but we will remain VIGILANT until we find one!"
November 18, 2025 at 5:06 PM
"ALL leaf piles MUST be investigated! As of yet no threats have been identified but we will remain VIGILANT until we find one!"
Getting real sick of the "NY as Seattle" bit we've been playing lately
November 15, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Getting real sick of the "NY as Seattle" bit we've been playing lately
Trying shit on and sending photos to my wife for approval, a visual history
November 10, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Trying shit on and sending photos to my wife for approval, a visual history
The worst news: I tried on the shitty grocery store reading glasses bc the text on the back of the polish I wanted was too small and they helped a bunch
So. That's where my life's at
So. That's where my life's at
November 9, 2025 at 4:33 AM
The worst news: I tried on the shitty grocery store reading glasses bc the text on the back of the polish I wanted was too small and they helped a bunch
So. That's where my life's at
So. That's where my life's at
Love these old timey lookin things
November 9, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Love these old timey lookin things
Hey Roku where do I select "fuck off" this TV is like 6 gd years old are you shitting me with this now
November 7, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Hey Roku where do I select "fuck off" this TV is like 6 gd years old are you shitting me with this now
I remember thinking "I won't be able to fit both of them on my lap unless I lose some serious weight"
October 28, 2025 at 7:32 PM
I remember thinking "I won't be able to fit both of them on my lap unless I lose some serious weight"
Look we all have thigh tattoos now that's just a thing
October 21, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Look we all have thigh tattoos now that's just a thing
Quick what're your recipes for a gajillion* orange Habaneros from my garden
*I counted
*I counted
October 15, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Quick what're your recipes for a gajillion* orange Habaneros from my garden
*I counted
*I counted
Full Fall spectrum this morning ❤️
October 14, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Full Fall spectrum this morning ❤️
I know what's in your basement 🤘🤣🤘
October 13, 2025 at 9:43 PM
I know what's in your basement 🤘🤣🤘
Gotta seize these moments when you can so we also made French toast for lunch (she mixed and dipped) and played at the park
The days are long
but the years are short
The days are long
but the years are short
October 12, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Gotta seize these moments when you can so we also made French toast for lunch (she mixed and dipped) and played at the park
The days are long
but the years are short
The days are long
but the years are short
Went to renew my license and they made me update my photo early so weird dunno why
October 12, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Went to renew my license and they made me update my photo early so weird dunno why
Turns out if you set your mind and body against doing the hard things, over and over, you get stronger
(the PB! means I did so good I earned some Peanut Butter)
(the PB! means I did so good I earned some Peanut Butter)
October 6, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Turns out if you set your mind and body against doing the hard things, over and over, you get stronger
(the PB! means I did so good I earned some Peanut Butter)
(the PB! means I did so good I earned some Peanut Butter)
Late summer warmth means grilling in this fam
September 20, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Late summer warmth means grilling in this fam
Choosing to believe this means my freezer is operating at peak efficiency instead of definitely needing repairs
September 11, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Choosing to believe this means my freezer is operating at peak efficiency instead of definitely needing repairs
Grew my first Habanero!
August 24, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Grew my first Habanero!
Better photo from last fall, she's a Proper Lady
August 16, 2025 at 5:41 AM
Better photo from last fall, she's a Proper Lady
New mission is to get this beautiful girl more comfy around me with bribery (treats) so she (our outdoor, spayed, mostly stray cat) can relocate with us in a few weeks maybe possibly
August 16, 2025 at 5:10 AM
New mission is to get this beautiful girl more comfy around me with bribery (treats) so she (our outdoor, spayed, mostly stray cat) can relocate with us in a few weeks maybe possibly
We've reached that
"Didn't I pick tomatoes yesterday? Oh shit, there are more ripe tomatoes"
time of year
"Didn't I pick tomatoes yesterday? Oh shit, there are more ripe tomatoes"
time of year
August 15, 2025 at 3:35 PM
We've reached that
"Didn't I pick tomatoes yesterday? Oh shit, there are more ripe tomatoes"
time of year
"Didn't I pick tomatoes yesterday? Oh shit, there are more ripe tomatoes"
time of year
(soft laughter increases)
August 14, 2025 at 4:22 PM
(soft laughter increases)