Chris Scott
@iamchrisscott.bsky.social
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Chris Scott
@iamchrisscott.bsky.social
· Oct 23
Go Bag ~ by Chris Scott
One gallon of water, one first-aid kit, one pocket knife, two boxes of granola bars, three pouches of pre-cooked rice and beans, two hundred dollars in cash, toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, hand sani…
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I have some new very short prose in the always-amazing Milk Candy Review today. For anyone who enjoys a good list.
Ok well I don’t believe in Walmart
Walmart exec: ‘I’ve never believed in the term work-life balance’—this is the mantra that made her highly successful instead
Many professionals see work-life balance as a non-negotiable. Walmart CPO Donna Morris says people should practice work-life integration instead. Here's why.
cnb.cx
November 27, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Ok well I don’t believe in Walmart
Reposted by Chris Scott
November 27, 2025 at 7:35 PM
People don’t want to hear this but the secret to a perfect pumpkin pie is to bake and puree the pumpkin yourself, not use canned pumpkin. If you don’t possess the discipline and tenacity for this, you shouldn’t be baking. You shouldn’t even be celebrating Thanksgiving at all.
November 27, 2025 at 3:30 PM
People don’t want to hear this but the secret to a perfect pumpkin pie is to bake and puree the pumpkin yourself, not use canned pumpkin. If you don’t possess the discipline and tenacity for this, you shouldn’t be baking. You shouldn’t even be celebrating Thanksgiving at all.
It simply cannot be underscored strongly enough, this was all for *this guy*
November 26, 2025 at 11:17 PM
It simply cannot be underscored strongly enough, this was all for *this guy*
Pureed a whole pumpkin this morning. You should’ve seen me.
November 26, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Pureed a whole pumpkin this morning. You should’ve seen me.
Woah can they do this on TV
Andy Cohen Shows His 'Beautiful' Feet On Live TV And Jenna Bush Hager Loses It
The duo dove into a “new workplace trend” encouraging employees to roam the office in socks, slippers or no shoes at all.
www.huffpost.com
November 26, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Woah can they do this on TV
Happy adoptiversary Waldo! Thank you for seven amazing years.
November 26, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Happy adoptiversary Waldo! Thank you for seven amazing years.
President convening regular meetings in the situation room to assess the status of Rush Hour 4
November 25, 2025 at 11:37 PM
President convening regular meetings in the situation room to assess the status of Rush Hour 4
National Guard are still in DC by the way. I see them every time I’m on U Street. Lincoln Park daily. I counted over a dozen on Barracks Row Saturday night. In response to this ongoing affront to justice and democracy, the Washington Post editorial board has taken a firm stance against hand dryers.
November 25, 2025 at 9:20 PM
National Guard are still in DC by the way. I see them every time I’m on U Street. Lincoln Park daily. I counted over a dozen on Barracks Row Saturday night. In response to this ongoing affront to justice and democracy, the Washington Post editorial board has taken a firm stance against hand dryers.
Reposted by Chris Scott
I have a new story in Short Story Long! many thanks to @aaronburch.bsky.social, a wonderful editor who always makes my writing better, the incredible Zoë Petersen for her beautiful original art, & all of you who take the time to read this one ♡ ashortstorylong.substack.com/p/a-love-sto...
November 25, 2025 at 4:48 PM
I have a new story in Short Story Long! many thanks to @aaronburch.bsky.social, a wonderful editor who always makes my writing better, the incredible Zoë Petersen for her beautiful original art, & all of you who take the time to read this one ♡ ashortstorylong.substack.com/p/a-love-sto...
Do you think one of them didn’t want to be an astronaut and the other one bullied him into it
November 25, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Do you think one of them didn’t want to be an astronaut and the other one bullied him into it
Ah man, what a cool honor! Thank you @dishsoapquart.bsky.social for this Pushcart Prize nomination. dishsoap-quarterly.com/5-27-25/moon...
It's our first year doing this, but -- here's our nominations for the 2026 Pushcart Prize! If you haven't checked these lovely pieces out already, you should go give them a read :)
November 24, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Ah man, what a cool honor! Thank you @dishsoapquart.bsky.social for this Pushcart Prize nomination. dishsoap-quarterly.com/5-27-25/moon...
Is everyone on drugs
Vanity Fair to publish ‘abstract nude portrait’ of Olivia Nuzzi — as scandal-plagued journalist accused of shirking job duties: report
Vanity Fair staffers privately gripe that Olivia Nuzzi has failed to carry out core duties since joining the magazine, according to a report.
nypost.com
November 24, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Is everyone on drugs
Reposted by Chris Scott
I never write anything without a very clear idea of what it means to me. Which isn’t the same thing as saying “There’s a definitive answer embedded here that everyone should be on the same page about.” I’m not writing math equations.
-interview with @iamchrisscott.bsky.social
-interview with @iamchrisscott.bsky.social
Interview with Chris Scott
storytelling, fatherhood, mystery
ivygrimes.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 12:37 PM
I never write anything without a very clear idea of what it means to me. Which isn’t the same thing as saying “There’s a definitive answer embedded here that everyone should be on the same page about.” I’m not writing math equations.
-interview with @iamchrisscott.bsky.social
-interview with @iamchrisscott.bsky.social
Chatted with the amazing @ivygrimes.bsky.social about writing, riddles, and why I will always love Chris Van Allsburg
I never write anything without a very clear idea of what it means to me. Which isn’t the same thing as saying “There’s a definitive answer embedded here that everyone should be on the same page about.” I’m not writing math equations.
-interview with @iamchrisscott.bsky.social
-interview with @iamchrisscott.bsky.social
Interview with Chris Scott
storytelling, fatherhood, mystery
ivygrimes.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Chatted with the amazing @ivygrimes.bsky.social about writing, riddles, and why I will always love Chris Van Allsburg
Impossible to watch The Terminator now, after being subjected to all the mind-numbing, embarrassing bullshit we’re using AI for, and not sympathize with Skynet nuking us to the Stone Age
November 24, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Impossible to watch The Terminator now, after being subjected to all the mind-numbing, embarrassing bullshit we’re using AI for, and not sympathize with Skynet nuking us to the Stone Age
Reposted by Chris Scott
Thank you to everyone who has picked up a copy of my first short story collection. Your interest is much appreciated, a rare bright spot in a grim year.
The Clown King and Other Stories of the Pre-Apocalypse|Paperback
Something's coming...A teenage horror fan searches for the origins of a too-real, homemade slasher film. Two siblings inherit a statue that draws worshippers from around the world. A struggling restau...
www.barnesandnoble.com
November 23, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Thank you to everyone who has picked up a copy of my first short story collection. Your interest is much appreciated, a rare bright spot in a grim year.
Having learned my lesson 9ish years ago about wishing someone who has no chance of winning runs for president, just want to make sure the universe understands this is bad and I don’t want it to happen. I don’t want her to run for president. It’s not good and I emphatically hope it doesn‘t occur. Ok?
November 23, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Having learned my lesson 9ish years ago about wishing someone who has no chance of winning runs for president, just want to make sure the universe understands this is bad and I don’t want it to happen. I don’t want her to run for president. It’s not good and I emphatically hope it doesn‘t occur. Ok?
From the bottom of my heart, what the fuck is he talking about
Duffy: "Trump talks about the golden age of transportation. But the golden age in transportation truly begins with you ... People dress up like they're going to bed when they fly ... so we want to push people as we come into a really busy travel season: Help people out, be in a good mood, dress up"
November 23, 2025 at 3:59 PM
From the bottom of my heart, what the fuck is he talking about
Stephen King, in the author’s note at the end of 11/22/63, said he researched it thoroughly and he’s pretty positive it was Oswald. That‘s good enough for me.
My first political memory - exactly 62 years ago right now, a 4-year-old boy trying to understand his mom's tears - is still the biggest event in my lifetime. We still (IMO) don't *really* know who killed JFK, but we know the public's trust was shattered. It's a straight line to today's mess
November 23, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Stephen King, in the author’s note at the end of 11/22/63, said he researched it thoroughly and he’s pretty positive it was Oswald. That‘s good enough for me.
Seeing The American Analog Set play music tonight for the first time, after loving their music for most my life. Haven't been this excited for a show in a long time.
November 22, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Seeing The American Analog Set play music tonight for the first time, after loving their music for most my life. Haven't been this excited for a show in a long time.
Commenting "Can you please delete this?" on all my friends' baby photos
November 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Commenting "Can you please delete this?" on all my friends' baby photos
Ok time for the weird media sex freaks to disappear now
November 22, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Ok time for the weird media sex freaks to disappear now
Marjorie Taylor Greene. Weird person. The last weird person in congress hopefully.
November 22, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Marjorie Taylor Greene. Weird person. The last weird person in congress hopefully.
The New York mayor election is, somehow, still going on
November 21, 2025 at 9:10 PM
The New York mayor election is, somehow, still going on