1/3 20 years ago today, in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, I wrote a piece called "Being Poor," to answer, in a way that I hoped would stick, why so many people stayed in New Orleans to face the storm. It was and remains one of the best things I've ever written.

whatever.scalzi.com/2005/09/03/b...

My biggest crochet project is complete! I had to pay tribute to the best book of all time by the illustrious @amalelmohtar.com and @maxgladstone.bsky.social it's convergening threads. Just don't ask to see the back 😂
Pattern is a custom commission from CrossStitch Atelier on Etsy, check them out!

being an indie bookseller in the helltimes has felt both very stable and very stabilizing, and part of me wishes everyone could be on my side of the counter for a little while, because I think it would help some of you be a little less cynical and doomy right now. so here is my VERY anecdotal data:

Since I’ve been getting this a lot - if you feel like supporting me by buying a jersey or something, I would rather you make a donation to Trans Lifeline or The Trevor Project

www.thetrevorproject.org