Renee.

I did. Both versions🤣

Always a fan of good wordplay! I teach middle school these days and I tried to make an Evita joke amongst all this 6-7 crap and I got cricket noises.

*kpdH. I should be sleeping…

Oy, last week was a doozy. Had one of the best restaurant meals EVARRRR thanks to my brill gf, and I’m still dreaming of the crispy wafer of cassava with smothered tomato and onion on top. Then KPDG sing along with my kiddo for Halloween. I really needed the extra hour of sleep.

It’s been a wild ride. I’ve definitely missed you and lots of other folks. Slowly getting back to my regular irregular sleep patterns and goofing off around here will be more frequent! Huzzah!

Thank you!! I literally jumped off the pirate ship and back under the academic rock for a while there…

TRUTH. I have been writing like mad, and proofreading my kiddo’s college apps. Not a quiet time around here. I could use the escapism of a con right about now. And pirate pals.🏴‍☠️

Thank you! Now I need a con with Con so I can tell him I finished the damned thing. Ha.

Hiiiiiiii!!!🥰

I get to start being social again. It’s pretty awesome.

My brain is fried, but now I get to tell people to call me Doctor😊

Dissertation defended.

Now to jump through the last few hoops and formally apply to participate in my uni’s only annual commencement in May.

I am so glad it’s almost over.

It’s been the last minute silliness I needed to finish the damned thing.

Thing = dissertation. Send full text to my editor tonight. Figures and tables go in tomorrow.

My bean has made several pairs of socks, of course!🧦

Oooh. My gf uses dumb phone (I think that’s what it’s called) but this feels way more like something I’ll actually use.

Billie Wilish with gray hair and a kinda dopey look on her face.

Eeyore with the same damn expression lol

celebs as fictional characters: thread

Linda looking the same..

..as Edna is no coincidence.

Zendaya is so gorgeous I can’t stand it and wearing pale blue

BLUEYYYYYYY

Angela Lansbury looking dumbfounded in a coral pink jacket.

Same thing but Patrick Star.

Orlando wasn’t having what DeSantis did. They recolored the Pulse Memorial crosswalk.

Hey Americans, if this passes you'll be uploading your ID to every social media and website to access it.

Y’all I’ve been joyfully hiding under a rock all summer. Not a bad thing tbh. IRB clearance came too late to be useful. Not ready to shift back into teacher mode, but giddy that it also means recruiting participants (officially). So, yeah, imposter syndrome and anxiety are right on time. Here we go…

The thing about PBS is that LeVar Burton was to me what MrBeast is to kids today.

Whimsy is important.💗

I’ve been out of the loop being parental and academic. New invite please?

Y’all remember that girl who broke her orthodontia upon seeing Michael B. Jordan take off his shirt as Killmonger? I need her full review of Sinners, stat. For science.

Give each other love and kindness. If you enjoy someone’s fics or art. Let them know. If you enjoy reading their posts. Tell them. If you like someone’s style or think they are beautiful. Let them know. Be a fan of your friends. Let others know of the great treasures you hold because of them.

just want to point out that scarr’s cashapp and kofi are linked in his bio. consider the labor of volunteering to do this!!!

(and also let’s be real this fandom owes scarr reparations for just the past few months alone 🤦🏽‍♀️)

Got approved to *finally* defend my research proposal so I can finish this damned doctorate. Send good energy next Wednesday!

Love you! I am late to find out whatever the latest bs is, but I’m here for the blerds and POC, always.

Same. 🫶🏽

“Should I stock up?" A US-centric brief guide/intro to tariffs and stocking up TARIFFS: tl;dr is price increases are coming. Goods and materials from Canada, Mexico, and China will go up in price. These are some of our major trading partners. What to prioritize to prepare for this? DEBTS: DO NOT PANIC BUY!!! Don't go crazy buying things right now in a way that'll put you in a poor economic position. What else will be posted below all presumes you're purchasing according to your personal purchasing power and situation. OTHER FINANCES: Cut out subscriptions. Set a budget to limit impulse spends (including on prep items - don't go overboard on the New Hotness out of panic). FOOD: Everyone has to eat. Try to stock up on food now, as this will be impacted both by tariffs and possible deportations (not to mention other stuff like climate impacts, H5N1...). You don't need to go nuts all in one day, just increase your shopping trips and buy more non/low-perishables when you go out. • Only buy stuff you'll actually eat! And try to buy stuff on sale. • Canned foods are great but take up space. • Dry foods take up less space per food-mass but can be prone to infestation. Freeze them for 48 hours to kill insect eggs before chucking them in a hard-walled container (ex. plastic tote or metal garbage bins) to keep mice out. • Don't forget spices/flavorings too, as well as other small imported personal luxuries like chocolate and coffee - the spice of life. • Store in cool, dark, dry areas. • Desiccants and oxygen removers are your friend for preserving and food quality. Get a few and chuck them in closed food containers to keep things fresh longer. • If you have one, a vacuum sealer can help preserve food and save space. If you don't, consider if that's an investment you're really willing to swing. • The pre-made prepper buckets are not worth the money. • Note, this also applies to pet food. Stock up for your pets! Dry kibbles can also be i…

only birth control pills. Long-term birth control options like IUDs can be helpful for "set and forget". If seeking something even more permanent. High priority. MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS: Consider using reusables and buying them now as a one-time cost. Cloth pads, cups, discs, are all good options. If you must use disposables, stock up now since a lot are made overseas. OTHER HEALTH: Whatever you might need health-wise, whether it's masks, eyeglasses/contacts, or CPAP machine parts, try to get. At minimum it's handy to have some disposable gloves, N95 masks, and eye protection (goggles or glasses). Adjust this based on personal priority, but I would consider this high priority given potential declines in the healthcare system. HOUSEHOLD GOODS: Dish detergent, laundry detergent, toilet paper, etc. If possible, consider replacing disposables with reusable items such as washcloths or a bidet, especially if you consume a lot (e.g. large families). This will cut down both on costs and on storage, as a lot of these items can be bulky. Also consider switching to powdered laundry detergent instead of pods or liquid - more bang for your buck, less space/weight. FITNESS: Not really a thing to buy unless you want to get some equipment, but something to keep in mind. Having a fitness routine improves your physical and mental health. At minimum, have some good walking/running shoes (for those who can walk/run) and a decent water bottle. Try to do something for at least 30 minutes a day. Joining a gym isn't necessary (and can be expensive) unless you want to use the machines. FUN: High priority. A lot of places and opportunities will likely decline or shutter entirely in the future as they find themselves unable to stay open with increased material/labor prices. Enjoy them while you can. Remember, we're trying to prepare, but that doesn't mean we have to be miserable!

Came across this little guide in preparation for the tariff stuff, thought it might help someone

Mardi Gras is lots of fun, but I revel a bit in the days before and stay home on Fat Tuesday. I made red beans and rice - by request of my kiddo. If you ever end up in this neck of the woods, for MG or otherwise, lemme know!