Wasabi Poptart / now in my Collecting the Dole era

What is your horror movie role this Halloween?

"gentle milk breath"

Tumblr post from fictionadventurer One of the more profound things I’ve heard recently came from a Mr. Rogers documentary. In a clip from his show, Mr. Rogers had just visited with a musician, and tells his audience that some people play music, and some people don’t, and that’s okay. And then he said, “The important thing is to find something you feel good about doing.” That phrasing struck me. “Something you feel good about doing”. Most people would have phrased it as “something you enjoy doing”. Or “something you’re good at doing”. But Mr. Rogers’ subtly different phrasing leads to a profoundly different connotation. “Something you feel good about doing” may not be enjoyable–people who work in hospitals or in disaster zones might not enjoy much of their day, but they probably feel good about helping people. “Something you feel good about doing“ may not be something you’re particularly good at–you may be a terrible artist by any objective standard, but if you feel good about making your art, then it’s a worthwhile endeavor. Looking for “something you feel good about doing” can help you find a truly satisfying life path.

That phrasing struck me. “Something you feel good about doing”. Most people would have phrased it as “something you enjoy doing”. Or “something you’re good at doing”. But Mr. Rogers’ subtly different phrasing leads to a profoundly different connotation. “Something you feel good about doing” may not be enjoyable–people who work in hospitals or in disaster zones might not enjoy much of their day, but they probably feel good about helping people. “Something you feel good about doing“ may not be something you’re particularly good at–you may be a terrible artist by any objective standard, but if you feel good about making your art, then it’s a worthwhile endeavor. Looking for “something you feel good about doing” can help you find a truly satisfying life path.

That phrase is also helpful with daily decision-making. Too often, I can make choices based on “what feels good.” I put aside tasks that are too stressful or avoid activities that seem too difficult, in favor of mindlessly browsing the internet. And I enjoy myself. I feel good while I’m doing that. But at the end of the day, I don’t feel good about how I spent my time. However, reminding myself to do “something I feel good about doing” can motivate me to accomplish those more difficult tasks. It can push me to do something outside of my comfort zone, to try something new that I might not be much good at. And maybe this is a blindingly obvious philosophy to everyone else. But I’m grateful for the reminder. 

antiantiai.bsky.social Anti "Anti-AI" Labeler 31 hours ago AI Haters Primarily people who subscribe to anti-AI blocklists. Subscribing to this list allows for filtering them out. This is likely to improve the experience of bluesky for some people. Best-effort basis but pretty comprehensive. Appeals should go to DMs for now

Hahaha! Me too!

Why Does Cilantro Taste Like Soap to Some People? | Britannica Cilantro (aka the leaves of the coriander plant) is a tasty herb to most people.

Black licorice is divisive for sure!

Cilantro is too, but that's because of genetics.

NPR Says Memphis 'Sees Opportunity' In Trump's Fascist Invasion, So It's All Good, We Guess! Oh for God's sake.

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The fuck are you doing, NPR? The alligator is not going to eat you last! www.npr.org/2025/10/03/n...

Being a grown-up means you can laugh at randos sharing rancid takes on the internet, then go back to whatever it is that you were doing (i.e, enjoying fandom, hobbies, friends).

"Why should artists get paid anything? AI does it for free!" 🫩

What is the point of making transactions public on Venmo? Does anyone really care to know what people are sending each other money for? Is this actually interesting to anyone not directly involved in the transaction?

The media complicity this morning is *appalling*. We expect this nonsense from Fox, not from CNN or NPR.

I thought after NPR lost federal funding, it would stop licking the current administration's boots; I was mistaken.

Between this and running a 30-year old picture from the LA Riot for a non-story about the situations in Chicago and Portland, CNN is trying hard to tank any shred of remaining credibility

Pravda would never make such sloppy mistakes

Donate to Stand with Brian in Memory of Ann, organized by Nicole Evanshaw As you're aware, Ann Everton tragically lost her life on October 3, as she and Brian… Nicole Evanshaw needs your support for Stand with Brian in Memory of Ann

if you knew ann or know brian or love art and weirdness in baltimore please consider a donation.

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A bunch of packages o the floor

AND THAT’S IT! Just about everything is heading out the door. Expect some special deliveries this week (or a little later, non-US folks)!

#ywmlp

It was the biggest failure of the Biden administration not to prosecute him for treason after J6, or make him answer for his other crimes.

I think I'd be a lot more panicked about my savings being depleted by the end of the year if I wasn't pretty sure society will have collapsed by then.

The TOS are due to change on the 15th to be more restrictive to NSFW content. Read more about it here: bsky.app/profile/tend...

I'm just now getting home

The best way to ensure you get a delicious birthday cake is to bake it yourself

S2, NYCC, and COVID. Simpler times.

Ann was my neighbor in Hampden. She had a special bond with my dog Maggie.

The last time I saw her was at Jai B's birthday party. They were getting ready to go back out on tour, but the timing worked so that they could be there.

Ann shone so fucking bright. The world is a darker place now.

wait, what? Ann?

It was a birthday present to me from the cosmos, especially the 2:23 that changed the second movement of Beethoven's 7th forever

YouTube video by the Mountain Goats The Mountain Goats - This Year (Official Video)

Today is my birthday 🥳