Otterly EA
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1 son, 1 daughter, 1 son-in-law, 1 husband, 1 cat, 1 dog, 1 pacemaker.
1 son, 1 daughter, 1 son-in-law, 1 husband, 1 cat, 1 dog, 1 pacemaker.
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Things I did today instead of Doom Scrolling
1. Removed fake tile wallpaper that I hate
2. Admired birds in backyard
3. Counted outlets & light switch covers
4. Thought yet more about paint colors & mirrors
5. And yet, only bought a trash can and poinsettia for now.
(Continued)
1. Removed fake tile wallpaper that I hate
2. Admired birds in backyard
3. Counted outlets & light switch covers
4. Thought yet more about paint colors & mirrors
5. And yet, only bought a trash can and poinsettia for now.
(Continued)
December 6, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Things I did today instead of Doom Scrolling
1. Removed fake tile wallpaper that I hate
2. Admired birds in backyard
3. Counted outlets & light switch covers
4. Thought yet more about paint colors & mirrors
5. And yet, only bought a trash can and poinsettia for now.
(Continued)
1. Removed fake tile wallpaper that I hate
2. Admired birds in backyard
3. Counted outlets & light switch covers
4. Thought yet more about paint colors & mirrors
5. And yet, only bought a trash can and poinsettia for now.
(Continued)
Day 3, new home ownership. I’m hitting serious decision fatigue.
Some decisions have been to put off decisions on less vital things. Finding good tradesmen has also helped; once selected and given tasks… I can let go.
Now I’m at the pick colors and new fixtures stage which is exhausting but fun!
Some decisions have been to put off decisions on less vital things. Finding good tradesmen has also helped; once selected and given tasks… I can let go.
Now I’m at the pick colors and new fixtures stage which is exhausting but fun!
December 5, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Day 3, new home ownership. I’m hitting serious decision fatigue.
Some decisions have been to put off decisions on less vital things. Finding good tradesmen has also helped; once selected and given tasks… I can let go.
Now I’m at the pick colors and new fixtures stage which is exhausting but fun!
Some decisions have been to put off decisions on less vital things. Finding good tradesmen has also helped; once selected and given tasks… I can let go.
Now I’m at the pick colors and new fixtures stage which is exhausting but fun!
Day 2 owning a new home. And I may already be in a fight with the HOA/property management company.
Good times!
Good times!
December 4, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Day 2 owning a new home. And I may already be in a fight with the HOA/property management company.
Good times!
Good times!
Good lord, shopping at Aldi is such a pleasure. There wasn’t one convenient to our old house, so we never went regularly — of course, there’s a brand-new one opening very close to it just as we move away. Oh well.
But there’s one near son’s apartment and near our new house. I’m a 100% a convert.
But there’s one near son’s apartment and near our new house. I’m a 100% a convert.
December 4, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Good lord, shopping at Aldi is such a pleasure. There wasn’t one convenient to our old house, so we never went regularly — of course, there’s a brand-new one opening very close to it just as we move away. Oh well.
But there’s one near son’s apartment and near our new house. I’m a 100% a convert.
But there’s one near son’s apartment and near our new house. I’m a 100% a convert.
Writer Marlon James on love:
"Love isn't saying, I love you, but calling to say, did you eat?"
Source: Interview with Marlon James
"Love isn't saying, I love you, but calling to say, did you eat?"
Source: Interview with Marlon James
December 4, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Writer Marlon James on love:
"Love isn't saying, I love you, but calling to say, did you eat?"
Source: Interview with Marlon James
"Love isn't saying, I love you, but calling to say, did you eat?"
Source: Interview with Marlon James
December 4, 2025 at 5:42 PM
December 4, 2025 at 5:40 PM
#AlphabetChallenge #WeekWforWindows
Love these “bubble” windows on these condos near The High Line in NYC.
Love these “bubble” windows on these condos near The High Line in NYC.
December 4, 2025 at 5:39 PM
#AlphabetChallenge #WeekWforWindows
Love these “bubble” windows on these condos near The High Line in NYC.
Love these “bubble” windows on these condos near The High Line in NYC.
Hillsborough County, Pasco County, Polk County… just happy to be away the chaos of Palm Beach County.
December 4, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Hillsborough County, Pasco County, Polk County… just happy to be away the chaos of Palm Beach County.
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I like how we didn't learn a fucking thing from the 2008 financial crisis. Well... except for the billionaires who learned they could get away with literally anything.
December 3, 2025 at 11:02 PM
I like how we didn't learn a fucking thing from the 2008 financial crisis. Well... except for the billionaires who learned they could get away with literally anything.
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I've been banging on about the negative social utility of SO MUCH of what's underpinning economic growth: genAI, the explosion of sports betting, crypto, etc. and in my conversations you'd think that "money isn't everything" is trivially obvious, but no...
December 3, 2025 at 10:52 PM
I've been banging on about the negative social utility of SO MUCH of what's underpinning economic growth: genAI, the explosion of sports betting, crypto, etc. and in my conversations you'd think that "money isn't everything" is trivially obvious, but no...
Thank god I already have a massage scheduled for tomorrow.
December 3, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Thank god I already have a massage scheduled for tomorrow.
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Things I did today instead of Doom Scrolling
*Had a crisp grits cake at lunch at a New Orleans themed restaurant
*Bought a house
*Counted light fixtures
*Bought homeowners insurance
*Attempted to hire an electrician
*Had ice cream to celebrate with husband and son
*Counted my blessings
*Had a crisp grits cake at lunch at a New Orleans themed restaurant
*Bought a house
*Counted light fixtures
*Bought homeowners insurance
*Attempted to hire an electrician
*Had ice cream to celebrate with husband and son
*Counted my blessings
December 3, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Things I did today instead of Doom Scrolling
*Had a crisp grits cake at lunch at a New Orleans themed restaurant
*Bought a house
*Counted light fixtures
*Bought homeowners insurance
*Attempted to hire an electrician
*Had ice cream to celebrate with husband and son
*Counted my blessings
*Had a crisp grits cake at lunch at a New Orleans themed restaurant
*Bought a house
*Counted light fixtures
*Bought homeowners insurance
*Attempted to hire an electrician
*Had ice cream to celebrate with husband and son
*Counted my blessings
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Pete Hegseth has no business lecturing anyone on "the fog of war." The fog of hangovers, yes.
December 3, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Pete Hegseth has no business lecturing anyone on "the fog of war." The fog of hangovers, yes.
She’s putting this on her business cards.
December 2, 2025 at 7:39 PM
She’s putting this on her business cards.
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i’m setting you free. i’m releasing you from the discourse
December 2, 2025 at 1:39 AM
i’m setting you free. i’m releasing you from the discourse
Things I did today instead of Doom Scrolling:
*set up utilities at new house
*planned December goals
*biked 25+ miles
*set up times w/ painter and handyman
*shopped for future new bikes
*Did important banking
*Saw Post Modern Jukebox
*Enjoyed free drink after concert at hotel bar
*set up utilities at new house
*planned December goals
*biked 25+ miles
*set up times w/ painter and handyman
*shopped for future new bikes
*Did important banking
*Saw Post Modern Jukebox
*Enjoyed free drink after concert at hotel bar
December 2, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Things I did today instead of Doom Scrolling:
*set up utilities at new house
*planned December goals
*biked 25+ miles
*set up times w/ painter and handyman
*shopped for future new bikes
*Did important banking
*Saw Post Modern Jukebox
*Enjoyed free drink after concert at hotel bar
*set up utilities at new house
*planned December goals
*biked 25+ miles
*set up times w/ painter and handyman
*shopped for future new bikes
*Did important banking
*Saw Post Modern Jukebox
*Enjoyed free drink after concert at hotel bar
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My friends, there is no ‘Department of War’ or ‘Secretary of War’ in America.
There is a Department of Defense and a Secretary of Defense.
Neither has the right to murder.
“Kill them all” is a confession to murder under American law.
There is a Department of Defense and a Secretary of Defense.
Neither has the right to murder.
“Kill them all” is a confession to murder under American law.
December 1, 2025 at 2:26 AM
My friends, there is no ‘Department of War’ or ‘Secretary of War’ in America.
There is a Department of Defense and a Secretary of Defense.
Neither has the right to murder.
“Kill them all” is a confession to murder under American law.
There is a Department of Defense and a Secretary of Defense.
Neither has the right to murder.
“Kill them all” is a confession to murder under American law.
Did I miss anything important today on Blue Sky?
December 1, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Did I miss anything important today on Blue Sky?
Good
Not sure who needs to hear this but a US President can not pardon someone being charged for war crimes at The Hague.
December 1, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Good