Tara

Embroidery journal: 10yo made a strawberry cheesecake for Valentine’s dessert.

The American right does not defend slavery because progressives say it was bad. They defend slavery because racial hierarchy has been an important and increasingly explicit component of their ideology for 70 years. Read a fucking book.

Happy Valentine’s Day to @usccbofficial.bsky.social, a day that celebrates bishops who go to jail for defying unjust laws, in particular laws that hurt the marginalized in the name government war mongering. I bet there are some really great ways you could celebrate today if you think really hard.

Embroidery journal: Valentine’s Day party in 4th Grade today.

the feeling of going into a jewelry store and asking for shrek was unrivaled

Embroidery journal: 10yo requested I embroider “Hi Potato,” onto a shirt for him.

Embroidery journal: A couple of students drew me some stick figure characters today, named Billy, ETA, and JelloMello.

Embroidery journal: We got new pillows and I am SO happy about them!

This is literally what CURRENT LAW requires. It’s in the Constitution! www.politico.com/news/2026/02...

"ICE is just going door-to-door to get the guys with a documented history of horrific crimes" ok why did we not hang on to these guys when documenting their crimes??? Something fishy is going on

Embroidery journal: 10yo and I worked on multiplying fractions this afternoon.

Oh! I enjoyed Vera Wong and haven’t read the second book in the series yet, so I just placed a hold at the library.

I need something fun to read. Tell me fun things. Cozy mysteries are my preference, but I’m open to other things.

Alt text: A picture of Buster Baxter from Arthur dressed in a leather jacket and shades with the caption, “We’ve always loved a Bad Bunny.”

I’m too Millennial because I legit giggled at this.

Embroidery journal: Cheddar broccoli and ham soup on a cold winter’s evening.

I actually do think there’s a war on men. I just think it’s led by boys who are 30-60 years past 18 and not women.

Embroidery journal: We installed a new sink.

I think it's perfectly understandable that many people feel a deep sense of resentment and disenfranchisement for the time capitalism has stolen from them, but the answer is not to embrace capital's machine that pretends to show you an inner life you aren't having.

Some of you never read watership down as a child and it shows

Embroidery journal: I got a deep papercut on my thumb and the band aid was making stitching difficult.

Embroidery journal: Worked on spelling words with my kids at work and with 10yo at home. Lots of spelling today.

Embroidery journal: We watched the new Muppet Show special as a family.

Spanberger is a moderate Democrat who used to work for the C.I.-fucking-A. It should put the actions of Schumer and Jeffries into perspective for everyone. Are they Republicans? Because they sure act like it.

They need to get the fuck out.

Embroidery journal: Happy 13th Birthday to our oldest! She requested I make her a “jellycat birthday cake.” I’m kind of proud of it. His feet are twinkies.

Embroidery journal: Strawberry cookies for the soon to be 13yo to share with her friends at dance class tomorrow.

Embroidery journal: New month, new work lanyard.

Embroidery journal:The 13th birthday party. The girls made little desserts out of air dry clay, played games, discussed the history of nursery rhymes, had strawberry shortcakes, enjoyed a Taco Bell dinner, and watched Strawberry Shortcake all day. 🍓

Soon to be 13yo is having a Strawberry Shortcake themed birthday party today. One of her besties is allergic to most red dyes. Her other bestie is allergic to strawberries. Pray for me as I prepare the snacks and desserts and strive to avoid any cross contamination.