Cassandra

Every time I’m in a place that sells the, I poke at them but have yet to commit. My keyboard is fine, it’s held up super well but maybe I could give a better one. Or totally destroy my ability to write.

I used my old chair until it was basically falling apart because I couldn’t find a chair that felt right for a long time. I also want a new keyboard but like my chair, I’m worried I’ll buy the right one and it will make everything miserable.

I do desperately want to know why she’ll just slam the door shut thoigh.

We’ve debated getting them for our one cat as well. She’s pretty smart so might give her something to do and I’d love to know her thinking but I’m not sure she’d do it just to spite us

That dog will not tolerate four weeks. My sympathies to your household when she makes it everyone’s problem

My partner was laid off today so it’s been a very unexpectedly exciting day!

I feel like that is very Luna

Poor girl but I’m glad it’s as good as can be. Good luck trying to keep her quiet, if her inconvenient life saving surgery is any indication

Luna nooo! I hope everything is ok (and not too expensive)

Hey, Canada. A queer indigenous Albertan, here. Alberta is Canada’s punchline. I get it, believe me. The UCP has 100% earned it.

But my trans relatives here are having a tough time, particularly our youth. The UCP has enabled discrimination for those so inclined. That’s taking a toll. 1/2

I am so so sorry Jon. It’s the toughest thing. Condolences to you and @alikira.bsky.social and the kiddo.

Time to go for my daily walk in the balmy *checks weather* -19

Thanks to the good folks at @thetyee.ca for republishing my piece from today

Headline in today's Guardian that reads "Reading and writing can lower dementia risk by almost 40 percent, study finds. Cognitive health in later life is 'strongly influenced' by lifelong exposure to intellectually stimulating environments, say researchers."

This is why you need to be reading books and writing your own emails, by the way. When you outsource your thinking abilities, you risk turning your brain into soup. Heavy dependence on AI has already been linked with severe cognitive decline. What you don’t use, you will lose.

Age verification?

I remember the sound of the internet

Age verification?

I remember when Pluto was still a planet

Working on the third draft of this novel and decided that I need to change the main character's name. For the second time. Maybe this time it will stick #amwriting

As a member of the Graves’ disease club, love playing the “is this Graves’ or is this something else” game

Marinara sauce, cheese, ham, pineapple, black olives.

This has been part of my struggle over the last few years. If I ever even knew.

I bailed on my new years plans because I needed a quiet night but if I hadn’t, the ten minute drive to the library this afternoon would have had me seriously reconsidering.

Finishing 2025 off by finishing the second draft of my current WIP! It held up better than I expected and I'm excited to do a deep dive on it at some point. Starting 2026 off fresh (though I'm not sure what I'll work on).

What?! Where?!

…. Maybe don’t look at the forecast for next week then

I also mentioned the bread article at the gathering I was at today!

Trays of baking. On the top is a container of marshmallows covered in caramel and Rice Krispies and a plate of sugar cookies. On the bottom is a tray with two types of fudge, chocolava cookies, butter tart squares (with raisins) and almond toffee triangles.

Here’s (most) of the three days of baking. Fudge, cookies, butter tart squares, almond toffee triangles, and marshmallows covered in caramel and rice krispies

Those look amazingly delicious!

Omg I love it. That’s got to be a fun part of the job

I’m not saying I laughed while reading that but… I totally did.