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the lesser of two weevils. toastie. she/her.
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hey, guys: pretzel bread with toum
December 7, 2025 at 12:29 AM
hey, guys: pretzel bread with toum
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Day 1 of #BooksAreMyJam!
Blueberry Maple jam, with Linguaphile: A life of language love by Julie Sedivy.
A classic Canadian flavour duo + this book about @juliesedivy.bsky.social's relationship with language through her childhood in Montreal, later research as a linguist, and more
Blueberry Maple jam, with Linguaphile: A life of language love by Julie Sedivy.
A classic Canadian flavour duo + this book about @juliesedivy.bsky.social's relationship with language through her childhood in Montreal, later research as a linguist, and more
December 1, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Day 1 of #BooksAreMyJam!
Blueberry Maple jam, with Linguaphile: A life of language love by Julie Sedivy.
A classic Canadian flavour duo + this book about @juliesedivy.bsky.social's relationship with language through her childhood in Montreal, later research as a linguist, and more
Blueberry Maple jam, with Linguaphile: A life of language love by Julie Sedivy.
A classic Canadian flavour duo + this book about @juliesedivy.bsky.social's relationship with language through her childhood in Montreal, later research as a linguist, and more
put a miniskirt on for the first time in years to go to a concert. 2 of 4 did not fit anymore but now I'm kicking up my heels feeling pretty
December 6, 2025 at 12:05 AM
put a miniskirt on for the first time in years to go to a concert. 2 of 4 did not fit anymore but now I'm kicking up my heels feeling pretty
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I've taken the paywall off this eulogy I wrote for my magical, mysterious ex-stray cat George - who died last year - in case anybody would like a read.
It was very, very hard to write but I think it might be my favourite thing I’ve ever written about cats.
www.tom-cox.com/lots-of-peop...
It was very, very hard to write but I think it might be my favourite thing I’ve ever written about cats.
www.tom-cox.com/lots-of-peop...
December 4, 2025 at 9:20 AM
I've taken the paywall off this eulogy I wrote for my magical, mysterious ex-stray cat George - who died last year - in case anybody would like a read.
It was very, very hard to write but I think it might be my favourite thing I’ve ever written about cats.
www.tom-cox.com/lots-of-peop...
It was very, very hard to write but I think it might be my favourite thing I’ve ever written about cats.
www.tom-cox.com/lots-of-peop...
psa: if u need festive music that isn't the usual suspects, try jazz w a bit of a midcentury mod vibe, or baroque music
December 5, 2025 at 5:45 PM
psa: if u need festive music that isn't the usual suspects, try jazz w a bit of a midcentury mod vibe, or baroque music
huge news: the frozen cookie balls in the freezer are still good after 2 years(?) and I just baked half a dozen to snack on
December 5, 2025 at 2:01 AM
huge news: the frozen cookie balls in the freezer are still good after 2 years(?) and I just baked half a dozen to snack on
someone you know wants one of these $5 risograph cat prints store.kolbisneat.com/product/cats
CATS!
Be sure to check the numbers on the second and third image to make sure you're getting the right one! There are 24, after all. PERTINENT...
store.kolbisneat.com
December 5, 2025 at 1:49 AM
someone you know wants one of these $5 risograph cat prints store.kolbisneat.com/product/cats
December 4, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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I was right he did need a top hat.
December 4, 2025 at 3:23 AM
I was right he did need a top hat.
i just want to know if anyone is older than me in spotify age (81)
December 3, 2025 at 4:52 PM
i just want to know if anyone is older than me in spotify age (81)
caf breakfast grill man finally got me to order pancakes with chocolate chips and I regret nothing
December 3, 2025 at 3:24 PM
caf breakfast grill man finally got me to order pancakes with chocolate chips and I regret nothing
oh shit I gotta break into the short story advent calendar!!! I've been waiting a year!!!
December 3, 2025 at 3:59 AM
oh shit I gotta break into the short story advent calendar!!! I've been waiting a year!!!
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an advent calendar with each day providing a small piece of the mystical sword needed to fight Santa when he finally breaks in
December 2, 2025 at 1:18 PM
an advent calendar with each day providing a small piece of the mystical sword needed to fight Santa when he finally breaks in
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Shop drop on dec 1, 12am pst including a postcard calendar, seconds sale mystery necklaces (my fav), and hand painted wood shields
pamwishbow.com
pamwishbow.com
December 1, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Shop drop on dec 1, 12am pst including a postcard calendar, seconds sale mystery necklaces (my fav), and hand painted wood shields
pamwishbow.com
pamwishbow.com
rewatching dungeon meshi and senshi's backstory, where the older dwarf insists on taking care of him because that's our duty to the next generation, makes me tear up
December 1, 2025 at 11:51 PM
rewatching dungeon meshi and senshi's backstory, where the older dwarf insists on taking care of him because that's our duty to the next generation, makes me tear up
finally at home, on my couch, as the lord intended
December 1, 2025 at 10:22 PM
finally at home, on my couch, as the lord intended
not calling my last ex to find out if I grind my teeth in my sleep
December 1, 2025 at 9:52 PM
not calling my last ex to find out if I grind my teeth in my sleep
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@stefapie.bsky.social I'm browsing kids books and there's a disaster graphic novel series and one of them is I SURVIVED THE GREAT MOLASSES FLOOD 💀💀💀💀💀
November 30, 2025 at 11:00 PM
@stefapie.bsky.social I'm browsing kids books and there's a disaster graphic novel series and one of them is I SURVIVED THE GREAT MOLASSES FLOOD 💀💀💀💀💀
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#OtD 30 Nov 1999 the WTO meeting in Seattle was disrupted by big protests as people blockaded streets to prevent it taking place. Police attacked violently, and rioting broke out downtown hitting headlines and sparking a global anti-capitalist movt stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/1033...
November 30, 2025 at 2:10 PM
#OtD 30 Nov 1999 the WTO meeting in Seattle was disrupted by big protests as people blockaded streets to prevent it taking place. Police attacked violently, and rioting broke out downtown hitting headlines and sparking a global anti-capitalist movt stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/1033...
I put my ear against marlow's side and heard his insides gurgling and burbling and it felt like such an honour
November 30, 2025 at 2:35 AM
I put my ear against marlow's side and heard his insides gurgling and burbling and it felt like such an honour
hey guys: shortbread w black sesame
November 30, 2025 at 2:34 AM
hey guys: shortbread w black sesame
at a ramen place and they gave me a little basket to put my stuff in just like many did in japan 🥹
November 29, 2025 at 6:29 PM
at a ramen place and they gave me a little basket to put my stuff in just like many did in japan 🥹
I want to show my mom a photo tomorrow for my haircut so I'm looking up short cuts for east asian hair and I WISH I wanted chow yun fat's hair
November 29, 2025 at 2:52 AM
I want to show my mom a photo tomorrow for my haircut so I'm looking up short cuts for east asian hair and I WISH I wanted chow yun fat's hair