Kari in PDX
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Gen X. Recovering librarian. Portlander (Oregon). Tired. Married to @dougmakingstuff.com.
“I see the problem.” “Yeah?” “This is Maple Street.” “Isn’t that what it says?” “You want Maple AVENUE.” “Sorry, I’m covering for Dan.” “Is Dan okay?” “Shingles.” “That’s a shame.” “I’m Jill, by the way.” “Where are my manners, I’m Ted.” “Nice to meet you, Ted.” “You too, Jill.”
Everything that has come for people more vulnerable than you, will also come for you. Act accordingly.
You know in movies where someone ages decades in mere moments? Turns out that shit isn’t any more pleasant in slow motion.
He's driving the bus for the Da Bears Superfans in heaven now www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
Legendary coach, Hall of Fame TE Mike Ditka dies at age 86
Mike Ditka, a Hall of Fame tight end who became an NFL legend for his time as coach of the Bears, has died at the age of 86.
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It’s easy to panic, but that’s just one of the many good reasons to do it
My company @cosmiclighthouse.co.uk is putting out a Murderbot graphic novel, All Systems Red, with a new @marthawells.com Mb short story too! @ericaschultz42.bsky.social @garyerskine.bsky.social @stillwintercraft.bsky.social @simonbowland.bsky.social ! www.kickstarter.com/projects/cos...
Coming soon: Murderbot: The First Graphic Novel | Multi-award-winning SF!
The official adaptation of the international bestselling multi-award-winning ALL SYSTEMS RED, part of The Murderbot Diaries series.
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Remembering that it’s Fat Bear Week has certainly perked me up after a blue day yesterday. BRING ON THE CHONKERS #FatBearWeek #art
A guy in The Prisoner will say a line like “Milk is the perfect food. It creates good temper.” and it won’t be one of the 100 most bizarre things to happen in that episode
I had jury duty today. Apparently there were 7 trials set for jury selection today, and the parties settled ALL of them without selecting a jury. We started at 8:30 and were out of there by 11:30. (dusting hands off) My work here is done.
Scientists have mapped a route to chase down Halley's Comet and fly alongside it for months when it returns in 2061 Gravity assists from Jupiter and Saturn plus ion engines would match its backward orbit Launch has to happen before 2040 or the window closes
![["Hey, it looks like you're waiting for ideal conditions to do that thing you've been wanting to do. Need I remind you that ideal conditions do not exist and will never happen? - I'm aware - Wow, rude" inside a yellow speech bubble pointing to the Microsoft Office Assistant, Clippy.]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:4djfp3b27soxcfkxhirydi6d/bafkreifiksggtq7vr24oj6xjy3qau6hn2pk2dfil7bd44qj3me7gck6z2i)
Got to see Coyote vs ACME yesterday and it was fantastic. Here's my Etch-a-Sketch tribute!
In case anyone needs it, to have the ‘mubble-fubbles’ (16th century) means to have a fit of despondency or low spirits, such as the end-of-summer blues.
It’s like they made Coyote vs Acme specifically for me. Legitimately great and a huge nostalgia ride for anyone who grew up watching Looney Tunes on Saturday morning network TV. Go see it!
if you're a normal person please do not play the fucking strip mahjong game. do not let the fun and friendly appeal of something as inoffensive as pornography trick you into playing a game as evil as mahjong
i got into journalism for the same reason most people do: i wanted more pictures of spider-man
16. And Jesus opened the bottle of bubble gum Faygo, saying 17. Check out this sick trick, 18. we're gonna pretend this shit is my blood, 19. whoop WHOOP
Jason Kirk@jasonkirk.fyi · 2mo agoAntiquing find
A friend living in a red, oppressive state needs help accessing gender therapy / resources for their trans teen. I know there used to be a google sheet with links / info. If anyone has that link, can you pls send it to me? Any advice would be helpful. If you can boost this post i'd appreciate it.
Bede's World! Bede's World! Party time! Venerable!
Watched this last night, it was VERY funny! But Nato’s right, it is not for the politically faint of heart. Gird your ideological loins and go watch it!
Nato Green@natogreen.bsky.social · 3mo agoHere is the link for my brand new standup special The Darkest Hour. Album version out 8/14. It is not for everyone but it is extremely for who it’s for. I hope that is you. I’m quite proud of it. Please give it a watch and share etc. youtu.be/_er-hJ8nZh0?...