Elena Existing
@elenaexisting.bsky.social
Gen X spinster aunt. Idaho to Louisville. Corporate drone from 8-5; devastatingly quiet from 5-8. Learning Mandarin. Going for a hike.
Let's take better care of each other, okay?
Let's take better care of each other, okay?
Happy Thanksgiving!
November 27, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Happy Thanksgiving!
I ate the petals. This was a terrific idea.
November 27, 2025 at 6:17 PM
I ate the petals. This was a terrific idea.
So kind! I hope you also have a wonderful day!
November 27, 2025 at 4:37 PM
So kind! I hope you also have a wonderful day!
Thank you! I'm very happy with the colors!
November 27, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Thank you! I'm very happy with the colors!
(Yes, chrysanthemum flowers are edible. No, I'm not sure I'm going to eat them. I might just nibble at the lemony raspberry bits. On the other hand, they surely can't be worse than shredded carrots, which someone, somewhere is eating in Jello today.)
The end.
The end.
November 27, 2025 at 4:22 PM
(Yes, chrysanthemum flowers are edible. No, I'm not sure I'm going to eat them. I might just nibble at the lemony raspberry bits. On the other hand, they surely can't be worse than shredded carrots, which someone, somewhere is eating in Jello today.)
The end.
The end.
Tada!
Please admire the most beautiful Thanksgiving jello salad I have ever made.
Please admire the most beautiful Thanksgiving jello salad I have ever made.
November 27, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Tada!
Please admire the most beautiful Thanksgiving jello salad I have ever made.
Please admire the most beautiful Thanksgiving jello salad I have ever made.
But wait, it gets better!
November 27, 2025 at 4:22 PM
But wait, it gets better!
First I attempted to glaze cubed sweet potatoes with basil melon jam.
This was an excellent idea, but my technique is poor.
(My technique involves leaving potatoes on a gas stove on low flame while I watch Ang Lee's The Wedding Banquet on Tubi, only checking them during commercial breaks.)
This was an excellent idea, but my technique is poor.
(My technique involves leaving potatoes on a gas stove on low flame while I watch Ang Lee's The Wedding Banquet on Tubi, only checking them during commercial breaks.)
November 27, 2025 at 4:22 PM
First I attempted to glaze cubed sweet potatoes with basil melon jam.
This was an excellent idea, but my technique is poor.
(My technique involves leaving potatoes on a gas stove on low flame while I watch Ang Lee's The Wedding Banquet on Tubi, only checking them during commercial breaks.)
This was an excellent idea, but my technique is poor.
(My technique involves leaving potatoes on a gas stove on low flame while I watch Ang Lee's The Wedding Banquet on Tubi, only checking them during commercial breaks.)
I was tempted to try a Spanish omelette but maybe tomorrow.
November 27, 2025 at 2:11 PM
I was tempted to try a Spanish omelette but maybe tomorrow.
So much fun! Thank you for bringing the amazing popcorn!
Kicked off Thanksgiving vacation watching some, erm, clearly classic holiday movies with a friend. A great way to start the long weekend!
November 27, 2025 at 3:41 AM
So much fun! Thank you for bringing the amazing popcorn!
Don’t listen to your jerk brain, listen to the universe!
November 26, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Don’t listen to your jerk brain, listen to the universe!
You know what? I will rest easier tonight choosing to believe this guy is building furniture.
November 26, 2025 at 3:33 AM
You know what? I will rest easier tonight choosing to believe this guy is building furniture.
Do not like. (But would try.)
November 26, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Do not like. (But would try.)
This is the most recent book I read that I really loved:
2025 Book #49
Here's to You, Jesusa!
(Hasta no verte Jesús mío)
by Elena Poniatowska
Translated by Deanna Heikkinen
Finished on a plane, this novel (and Jesusa) absolutely delighted me. A spitfire elderly woman pouring out the gossipy tales of life lived at 150% in 20th century Mexico. #booksky
Here's to You, Jesusa!
(Hasta no verte Jesús mío)
by Elena Poniatowska
Translated by Deanna Heikkinen
Finished on a plane, this novel (and Jesusa) absolutely delighted me. A spitfire elderly woman pouring out the gossipy tales of life lived at 150% in 20th century Mexico. #booksky
November 26, 2025 at 1:21 AM
This is the most recent book I read that I really loved:
As someone who also loves learning and will likely never get to go to grad school, I don't have a solution to your plight, but I wanted to say: I appreciate you. I'm glad you exist in the universe and here with us.
I hope a path finds you!
I hope a path finds you!
November 26, 2025 at 1:16 AM
As someone who also loves learning and will likely never get to go to grad school, I don't have a solution to your plight, but I wanted to say: I appreciate you. I'm glad you exist in the universe and here with us.
I hope a path finds you!
I hope a path finds you!