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I was talking with a friend about how a former colleague of his drove her car into a ditch in snowy weather in Finland and was assisted almost immediately. I told him if it happened to me in Germany, I would probably die in the ditch because no one could be bothered to help.

Whole lot of you following Neil Gaiman, and I assume it's because you forgot you did so and he stopped posting when it was revealed he is a rapist.

Since he's trying to make a return, do yourself a favour and check if you're following @neilhimself.neilgaiman.com and if so unfollow and block.

purple rising the walls in the shu were painted purple, raven purple, like if you looked at them long enough, you’d forget where you are. the reality: darkness there and nothing more. it takes twelve thousand se…

I've got a new poem out today with Dodo Eraser:
dodoeraser.org/2026/01/19/p...

I know some people think it’s cool to walk on the frozen river/canal when it’s -2C but actually, it’s really fucking stupid.

An infographic showing stats for my 2025 use of GitHub, entitled 2025 Year in Code.

Belated, but here's my GitHub 2025 wrapup.

7.365 is the ph of

Oh, and not related but: I have a new poem out, published yesterday. burialmagazine.neocities.org/7365isthephof

Loving the snow in Berlin. Not loving a "feels like" of -14.

Discovered spekulatius peanut butter and have leveled up my toast game.

That one is a classic in our household.

Put up the Christmas tree today and now one cat is hellbent on stealing all the ornaments, because cat.

True, but I’m more inclined to believe the workers.

Not a great look for Brammibals. archive.ph/BYxFi

That was me last week. Hope you feel better soon.

a name is just a room you can’t get out of after leigh sugar’s “a number is just a name.” alphabetic confines remind you: a fate is not unlike a name; it is a hand you’re dealt, it is a plane of content, and you are just the plane of expressio...

I wrote a golden shovel inspired by a line from a poet who was inspired by a line from another poet. Wild. hawkeyemag.com/stories/a-na...

Real shock coming from 20C in Naples to 10C in Berlin.

Big digital sketchbook page of various black and white drawings of dogs and cats and even a snake

here's the second batch of pets :V

A drawing of two little cats side by side

thank you! They are adorable

My child has started constantly saying "digga" which is hilarious. (For those who don't know, this is German slang for something along the lines of "dude.")

I had no idea he was a cool indie dude!

Joyce Manor was soooooo good too.

Just met Ralph Casper from Sendung mit der Maus at the @joycemanor.bsky.social show so there’s that.

Ah Tigers Jaw was so good. Just not long enough.

Perfect for this old person.

How long was the show?

I like HWM but my capacity for two shows in a week is not there. Plus I have Swedish class on Thursdays. Also have been wanting to see Tigers Jaw and Oso Oso for FOREVER.

I am going to this show tomorrow in Berlin and when I tell you I cannot wait.

That's a lot. I'm taking Swedish classes but it's only once a week. Twice a week would definitely break my brain a little.

How often is your class?

Lange Nacht des Impfens in Berlin am 8. Oktober Impfen bis 22 Uhr: Am 8. Oktober öffnen viele Berliner Apotheken ihre Türen länger – für alle, die sich gegen Corona und Grippe schützen wollen. Auch Brandenburg ist mit dabei.

Friends, especially those in Germany, get a corona booster. My husband and I were laid low last week by the new variant, 'XFG Stratus.' (Sounds like a fun game--it's not!)
In Berlin, you can get the COVID shot or a flu shot at the Long Night of Vaccination this Wednesday.

Easier Said Than Done

"I let people walk all over me
I take things too personally
Just let me down easily
I only want your company"
@poolkidsband.bsky.social