Samantha Yeargin
@slyeargin.com
👩🏻💻 Nashville-based software engineer (previously: Erlang, Python, React, Go, et al; currently: Rails, Elixir, Typescript, Next.js), [sporadic, slow] + [runner, writer], mom, elder Millennial.
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Yes, HID headlights are very bright but the bigger problem is the proliferation of gargantuan vehicles with 5’+ hood heights so that if you’re driving a normal sized car their headlights are at your eye level rather than seat level like they’re supposed to be.
November 25, 2025 at 5:21 AM
Yes, HID headlights are very bright but the bigger problem is the proliferation of gargantuan vehicles with 5’+ hood heights so that if you’re driving a normal sized car their headlights are at your eye level rather than seat level like they’re supposed to be.
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WELCOME TO THE DAY OF MANY CALORIES
YOU SHALL CONSUME
YOU SHALL INGEST
YOU SHALL HEAVE YOUR SWOLLEN BODY ONTO THE COUCH MOANING AS YOU DO SO
BUT WAIT
THERE'S STILL PIE
YOU SHALL CONSUME
YOU SHALL INGEST
YOU SHALL HEAVE YOUR SWOLLEN BODY ONTO THE COUCH MOANING AS YOU DO SO
BUT WAIT
THERE'S STILL PIE
November 27, 2025 at 2:04 PM
WELCOME TO THE DAY OF MANY CALORIES
YOU SHALL CONSUME
YOU SHALL INGEST
YOU SHALL HEAVE YOUR SWOLLEN BODY ONTO THE COUCH MOANING AS YOU DO SO
BUT WAIT
THERE'S STILL PIE
YOU SHALL CONSUME
YOU SHALL INGEST
YOU SHALL HEAVE YOUR SWOLLEN BODY ONTO THE COUCH MOANING AS YOU DO SO
BUT WAIT
THERE'S STILL PIE
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the ancient precious metals drama fandom is thriving
Well this 2,600-year-old clay letter was a journey.
It comes from the archive of a goldsmith named Nabû-zeru-iddin in the heart of ancient Assyria. We’ve got someone left on read, a lawsuit, a mean step-mom, and people who get drunk and steal silver.
It comes from the archive of a goldsmith named Nabû-zeru-iddin in the heart of ancient Assyria. We’ve got someone left on read, a lawsuit, a mean step-mom, and people who get drunk and steal silver.
November 25, 2025 at 6:08 PM
the ancient precious metals drama fandom is thriving
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Is this a zen koan?
November 26, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Is this a zen koan?
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My mom's luckier than most (survivor benefits for GM pension + Social Security, & she's at full retirement age now), and I'm still mad about how widows are treated in retirement.
November 25, 2025 at 2:43 PM
My mom's luckier than most (survivor benefits for GM pension + Social Security, & she's at full retirement age now), and I'm still mad about how widows are treated in retirement.
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What time do you get in?
Officially moving to Chicago tomorrow. I assume JB Pritzker will be waiting for me at the airport
November 25, 2025 at 1:13 PM
What time do you get in?
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“The U.S. poverty line is calculated as three times the cost of a minimum food diet in 1963, adjusted for inflation.”
True, but it also was based on an economy food plan "designed for temporary or emergency use."
True, but it also was based on an economy food plan "designed for temporary or emergency use."
November 24, 2025 at 7:54 PM
“The U.S. poverty line is calculated as three times the cost of a minimum food diet in 1963, adjusted for inflation.”
True, but it also was based on an economy food plan "designed for temporary or emergency use."
True, but it also was based on an economy food plan "designed for temporary or emergency use."
@betsyphillips.bsky.social Have you seen this? www.instagram.com/p/DG63owcs36S/
November 25, 2025 at 4:01 AM
@betsyphillips.bsky.social Have you seen this? www.instagram.com/p/DG63owcs36S/
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This is exactly what happened with Obama.
so many peoples' problem with Zohran is that they are inventing a confrontational class war political approach that he never, ever offered and being mad he's not secretly more radical than he pretended to be as if it's a betrayal
November 25, 2025 at 1:46 AM
This is exactly what happened with Obama.
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Please hear me when I say that
1) these anti-medical woo birth movements have been a primary feeder into anti-vaxx eugenic movements
2) they pre-date the age of social media
3) they exist because we have not addressed medical sexism and specifically obstetric violence
1) these anti-medical woo birth movements have been a primary feeder into anti-vaxx eugenic movements
2) they pre-date the age of social media
3) they exist because we have not addressed medical sexism and specifically obstetric violence
Influencers made millions pushing ‘wild’ births – now the Free Birth Society is linked to baby deaths around the world
Influencers made millions pushing ‘wild’ births – now the Free Birth Society is linked to baby deaths around the world
A year-long investigation reveals how mothers lost children after being radicalised by uplifting podcast tales of births without midwives or doctors
As Esau Lopez was asphyxiated for the first 17 minutes of his life on Earth, the atmosphere in the room remained serene, even ecstatic. Acoustic music crooned from a speaker in a modest two-bedroom apartment in a suburb of Pennsylvania. “You are a queen,” murmured one of three friends in the room.
Only Esau’s mother, Gabrielle Lopez, felt something was wrong. She was pushing hard, but her son would not be born. “Can you help [him] out?” she asked, as Esau crowned. “Baby is coming,” the friend replied. Four minutes later, Lopez asked again, “Can you grab [him]?” Another friend murmured, “Baby is safe.” Six minutes passed. Again, Lopez asked, “Can you grab [him]?” Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Please hear me when I say that
1) these anti-medical woo birth movements have been a primary feeder into anti-vaxx eugenic movements
2) they pre-date the age of social media
3) they exist because we have not addressed medical sexism and specifically obstetric violence
1) these anti-medical woo birth movements have been a primary feeder into anti-vaxx eugenic movements
2) they pre-date the age of social media
3) they exist because we have not addressed medical sexism and specifically obstetric violence
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How I feel about the whole Olivia Nuzzi story is that there are a lot of talented, ethical, underemployed or unemployed black and brown journalists right now who are ready to work.
November 22, 2025 at 2:20 PM
How I feel about the whole Olivia Nuzzi story is that there are a lot of talented, ethical, underemployed or unemployed black and brown journalists right now who are ready to work.
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My favorite piece of content today.
November 21, 2025 at 8:28 PM
My favorite piece of content today.
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Ken Starr really was doing the most. Like putting his whole ass into the world.
November 21, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Ken Starr really was doing the most. Like putting his whole ass into the world.
Stephen and I remembered the kid's Disguise a Turkey "family assignment" at 11 pm last night so I opened a few Etsy tabs for her to select from, woke her up 30 minutes early, and crafted my ass off this morning.
November 21, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Stephen and I remembered the kid's Disguise a Turkey "family assignment" at 11 pm last night so I opened a few Etsy tabs for her to select from, woke her up 30 minutes early, and crafted my ass off this morning.
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The misogynistic fucks in the admin are trying to make it so that grad school certifications in female-dominated professions (nursing, therapy, education) no longer count as “professional degrees” & you can’t get loans to go to grad school.
The DoE has reclassified numerous health professional and other degrees, limiting access to federal student loan programs eligible for the higher OBBBA loan caps from thousands to a few hundred.
As ALWAYS, this is about $$.
We're about to become REALLY "great"...
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As ALWAYS, this is about $$.
We're about to become REALLY "great"...
shorturl.fm/xs7gY
November 21, 2025 at 6:13 AM
The misogynistic fucks in the admin are trying to make it so that grad school certifications in female-dominated professions (nursing, therapy, education) no longer count as “professional degrees” & you can’t get loans to go to grad school.
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The Great Khan of the Plains receives the mandate of heaven
Pritzker Shares Beers, Books and Well-Wishes With Pope Leo XIV in Vatican Visit
Pritzker Shares Beers, Books and Well-Wishes With Pope Leo XIV in Vatican Visit
Sharing art, books and local beer, Gov. JB Pritzker on Wednesday called it an “honor” to meet with the pope in the Vatican to express “the pride and reverence of the people of this great state.”
news.wttw.com
November 19, 2025 at 7:27 PM
The Great Khan of the Plains receives the mandate of heaven
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"Things happen" sometimes, like when you walk into an embassy to apply for your marriage license while your bride-to-be waits outside, but then you get bonesawed to pieces for having exercised freedom of speech as an US-based journalist and have to be carried out in a series of suitcases.
Trump suggests Khashoggi had it coming: "You're mentioning someone that was extremely controversial. A lot of people didn't like that gentleman that you're talking about. Whether you like him or didn't like him, things happen. But he knew nothing about it. You don't have to embarrass our guest."
November 18, 2025 at 11:18 PM
"Things happen" sometimes, like when you walk into an embassy to apply for your marriage license while your bride-to-be waits outside, but then you get bonesawed to pieces for having exercised freedom of speech as an US-based journalist and have to be carried out in a series of suitcases.
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[November 18th, 1985] In the Season 17 premiere of Sesame Street, Episode 2096, the adults on Sesame Street finally meet Mr. Snuffleupagus and realize he is real, not imaginary.
Elmo is also introduced as a new character.
Elmo is also introduced as a new character.
November 18, 2025 at 4:02 PM
[November 18th, 1985] In the Season 17 premiere of Sesame Street, Episode 2096, the adults on Sesame Street finally meet Mr. Snuffleupagus and realize he is real, not imaginary.
Elmo is also introduced as a new character.
Elmo is also introduced as a new character.
Obituary writing thoughts (because when you and your husband have journalism degrees, you're the family obituary writers):
Grandniblings should be a word. I should probably also know exactly how many my mom has.
Grandniblings should be a word. I should probably also know exactly how many my mom has.
November 18, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Obituary writing thoughts (because when you and your husband have journalism degrees, you're the family obituary writers):
Grandniblings should be a word. I should probably also know exactly how many my mom has.
Grandniblings should be a word. I should probably also know exactly how many my mom has.
My dad waiting to die fifteen minutes after I cried on him and told him I needed to take my daughter home and left his house is such quintessentially dad/grandpa thing to do that I can’t even be mad about it.
Still devastated, though. Fuck cancer.
Still devastated, though. Fuck cancer.
November 17, 2025 at 4:00 AM
My dad waiting to die fifteen minutes after I cried on him and told him I needed to take my daughter home and left his house is such quintessentially dad/grandpa thing to do that I can’t even be mad about it.
Still devastated, though. Fuck cancer.
Still devastated, though. Fuck cancer.
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SOMEONE: Fuck you!
BOVINO: That’s not very nice.
THE MOST MOM VOICE YOU’VE EVER HEARD: Well, are you doing nice things?
BOVINO: That’s not very nice.
THE MOST MOM VOICE YOU’VE EVER HEARD: Well, are you doing nice things?
Bovino is taking part in CBP detentions in Charlotte. dickfc_w_l on TikTok.
November 16, 2025 at 2:10 AM
SOMEONE: Fuck you!
BOVINO: That’s not very nice.
THE MOST MOM VOICE YOU’VE EVER HEARD: Well, are you doing nice things?
BOVINO: That’s not very nice.
THE MOST MOM VOICE YOU’VE EVER HEARD: Well, are you doing nice things?
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lol I knew America hated women when I learned about childcare. America hates moms. A LOT.
November 16, 2025 at 12:43 AM
lol I knew America hated women when I learned about childcare. America hates moms. A LOT.
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Where is that stud, I’d like to talk 🫦
Women who eat more ultra-processed foods on a daily basis have a greater risk of developing colorectal polyps before age 50 when compared with women who consume far less of the processed foods, a new stud found.
Study offers clues on rise of colorectal cancer in women under 50
The finding may be “one piece of the puzzle” as to why some people develop early-onset colorectal cancer.
wapo.st
November 16, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Where is that stud, I’d like to talk 🫦