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Erin Tinsman

@erinjoy.bsky.social

Just an Erin married to an Aaron with a beautiful blended family across 2 states. Follow if you like nerdery, emotional honesty, parenting stories, thoughts on co-parenting long distance after divorce, politics, and exvangelical takes. πŸͺ΄

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J'ADORE

10.03.2026 02:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Dodger would raise his paw but he was way too discombobulated today to do so.

10.03.2026 00:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Listen. I understand.

🫢🏻

10.03.2026 00:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It isn't silly or trivial. He's your family and he's so special. I'm rooting for him and for you tomorrow! It's a terrible feeling to hand our special babies over to the vet. Surgeries often don't just save their lives - it adds years past what they might otherwise get. You're a good mom to him!!

09.03.2026 23:56 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

This is my very favorite πŸ₯Ή

09.03.2026 21:47 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
An illustration from Brambly Hedge, showing the mice working in the kitchen, but there are modern things like a vacuum, diapers, paper towels, kids shoes and cups all over the place

An illustration from Brambly Hedge, showing the mice working in the kitchen, but there are modern things like a vacuum, diapers, paper towels, kids shoes and cups all over the place

Deinfluencing: what i leave out of frame as a Brambly Hedge instagram account

09.03.2026 17:48 β€” πŸ‘ 21    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We didn't end up going quite that far, but we live within a few hours of the site so I know we'll get there at some point. Good to know re: emotions!!

09.03.2026 17:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

That's sucks so much. I was raised in the culture that would ask that and - it's an awful thing to say to someone who is grieving.

09.03.2026 17:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Meetings, plural!? Woof. May your coffee be stronger than your urge to collapse.

09.03.2026 12:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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a man in a suit and tie is saying " go to bed " ALT: a man in a suit and tie is saying " go to bed "
09.03.2026 12:10 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Dodger says it's too early to be alive the day after Daylight Saving Time starts.

09.03.2026 10:59 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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a man in a white shirt and tie is smiling while standing in front of a window ALT: a man in a white shirt and tie is smiling while standing in front of a window

I know this feeling exactly.

"Lean on Me" is an example from my youth. Bleh

08.03.2026 21:39 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I have birds everywhere! I'm especially a sucker for those little seasonal birds in costumes that Target is known for.

Today though I'll show you a shelf in my curio cabinet and a pin I wore on my jean jacket. ☺️

08.03.2026 21:37 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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a person wearing a hoodie and sunglasses is standing in a crowd . ALT: a person wearing a hoodie and sunglasses is standing in a crowd .

The secondhand cringe is so strong

08.03.2026 20:48 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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patrick star from spongebob squarepants is laying on a table with his hands on his face ALT: patrick star from spongebob squarepants is laying on a table with his hands on his face
08.03.2026 17:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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a woman with a big hairdo is singing and the words simply the best are above her ALT: a woman with a big hairdo is singing and the words simply the best are above her
08.03.2026 13:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Humans can only survive about 3 days without water.

The tit-for-tat attacks on desalination plants and other water infrastructure in the Middle East are the scariest part of this war.

08.03.2026 10:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1048    πŸ” 237    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 6

My answer is always my daughter. She is kind, compassionate, thoughtful, wise, deliberate, and strong in her convictions and sense of self. Her moral compass is solid and she's a quiet leader. She's an ally, a friend, and a compassionate person.

And she's my daughter - I'm so very lucky.

08.03.2026 12:57 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ₯Ή

08.03.2026 12:53 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Never wanted to be a French feather duster so bad in my life

08.03.2026 12:25 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yes. In an area already at a critical point with regard to water.

08.03.2026 12:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I do not have words. πŸ’”

08.03.2026 04:06 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Not even a little! I'm sick over what has happened so far on that front. Team USA gave me a reason to cheer for the country tonight ❀️

08.03.2026 03:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It's appalling πŸ˜“

08.03.2026 02:58 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

They woke up and put 3 on the board after 5 disastrous 1-0 innings vs Great Britain 🀘🏻🀘🏻🀘🏻

Watching the World Baseball Classic πŸ˜…

08.03.2026 02:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Tell us how you like it!! I want to see it so badly.

08.03.2026 02:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

HELL YEAH USA!

About damn time 😬

08.03.2026 02:30 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I'm not judging - just awed

08.03.2026 00:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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08.03.2026 00:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Did you build these? I'm totally jealous

08.03.2026 00:16 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0