Irishfolkofcork
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Cataloging librarian, movie and art history nerd, amateur photography, occasional writer, queer/gender spicy, real life hobbit. They/them/theirs/we
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Kat has Multiple Sclerosis; Help Them Survive
Hi, I'm Ben, and my spouse, the love of my life, Kat, has lived with Multiple Sclerosis since 2011. Now we need your help.
chuffed.org
Sharing again as Kat had their disability application denied. They’re working to appeal, but in the meantime:
One of my coworkers was freaking out for a minute because it sounded like a storm on the roof. And I thought about the geese I had seen earlier and realized they’re playing and running around on the roof of the office. Oh, buddies. 😂❤️
February 11, 2026 at 4:44 PM
One of my coworkers was freaking out for a minute because it sounded like a storm on the roof. And I thought about the geese I had seen earlier and realized they’re playing and running around on the roof of the office. Oh, buddies. 😂❤️
Me doing ‘the Lord’s work’ by reporting every single hateful comment about Marsha P. Johnson that gets posted on my city’s post celebrating her. We do not hate on Marsha, folks.
February 11, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Me doing ‘the Lord’s work’ by reporting every single hateful comment about Marsha P. Johnson that gets posted on my city’s post celebrating her. We do not hate on Marsha, folks.
Therapy was roughhhh yesterday, but hopefully it will help in moving forward.
February 10, 2026 at 1:32 PM
Therapy was roughhhh yesterday, but hopefully it will help in moving forward.
Heading out to play some euchre soon, and I’m hoping I don’t turn into a Michigander nightmare. 😋😋
February 7, 2026 at 6:39 PM
Heading out to play some euchre soon, and I’m hoping I don’t turn into a Michigander nightmare. 😋😋
I found Schroeder’s adoption kitten photos and I just can’t. This cutest little bean! 🥰🥰
February 6, 2026 at 11:52 PM
I found Schroeder’s adoption kitten photos and I just can’t. This cutest little bean! 🥰🥰
Sometimes you think you’re over something and then fiction reminds you you’re not.
February 6, 2026 at 7:06 PM
Sometimes you think you’re over something and then fiction reminds you you’re not.
I’m heading out to do my second job and probably won’t be home till 10:30 and have to be back in office at 7:30. I’ve been up since 4:30… I can do this. I can do this
February 5, 2026 at 12:58 AM
I’m heading out to do my second job and probably won’t be home till 10:30 and have to be back in office at 7:30. I’ve been up since 4:30… I can do this. I can do this
Why do I feel so goofy? Oh yeah, I haven’t eaten since 6 this morning and never took a lunch. Whoops.
February 4, 2026 at 9:07 PM
Why do I feel so goofy? Oh yeah, I haven’t eaten since 6 this morning and never took a lunch. Whoops.
I slept funny and my neck is on fire. 😭😭
February 3, 2026 at 11:51 AM
I slept funny and my neck is on fire. 😭😭
I think I need to take some time off in March. February just started and I am already dreading it.
February 3, 2026 at 1:47 AM
I think I need to take some time off in March. February just started and I am already dreading it.
Merlin judging me for not giving him attention NOW is like a 1/3 of the pictures I take of him, I swear.
January 30, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Merlin judging me for not giving him attention NOW is like a 1/3 of the pictures I take of him, I swear.
Taking a half today because what weekend did I even have last week.
January 30, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Taking a half today because what weekend did I even have last week.
I have to take baby boy to the vet for a yearly checkup tomorrow and then I get to chill the rest of the weekend.
January 29, 2026 at 10:16 PM
I have to take baby boy to the vet for a yearly checkup tomorrow and then I get to chill the rest of the weekend.
One of my cousins just jumped on my case for using W****Ap* and I am like babe… I hear you, but also I have friends all over the world. And guess what most of them use? ^^
January 27, 2026 at 10:31 PM
One of my cousins just jumped on my case for using W****Ap* and I am like babe… I hear you, but also I have friends all over the world. And guess what most of them use? ^^
So I got to work to run the board meeting and it got canceled on my way to work.
Me to TT: how do I ask that they make this decision sooner in the future?
TT: you’re being unreasonable.
Me to TT: how do I ask that they make this decision sooner in the future?
TT: you’re being unreasonable.
a cartoon dog is sitting at a table with a cup of coffee in front of a fire with the words this is fine .
ALT: a cartoon dog is sitting at a table with a cup of coffee in front of a fire with the words this is fine .
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January 27, 2026 at 4:32 PM
So I got to work to run the board meeting and it got canceled on my way to work.
Me to TT: how do I ask that they make this decision sooner in the future?
TT: you’re being unreasonable.
Me to TT: how do I ask that they make this decision sooner in the future?
TT: you’re being unreasonable.
I just realized I physically have to go into work tomorrow and I want to weep. It’s been such a bad weekend. I do not want to go into the office.
January 26, 2026 at 10:54 PM
I just realized I physically have to go into work tomorrow and I want to weep. It’s been such a bad weekend. I do not want to go into the office.
The noises from my backyard are making me all kinds of anxious. I knew this was coming but oof.
January 26, 2026 at 4:27 PM
The noises from my backyard are making me all kinds of anxious. I knew this was coming but oof.
I’m so tired of reaching out first. May just need to take a break from peopling.
January 26, 2026 at 3:52 AM
I’m so tired of reaching out first. May just need to take a break from peopling.
Well, another snow day tomorrow, so no work. Fingers crossed I can still get the plumbing worked on.
January 25, 2026 at 6:21 PM
Well, another snow day tomorrow, so no work. Fingers crossed I can still get the plumbing worked on.
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Sharing again as Kat had their disability application denied. They’re working to appeal, but in the meantime:
Kat has Multiple Sclerosis; Help Them Survive
Hi, I'm Ben, and my spouse, the love of my life, Kat, has lived with Multiple Sclerosis since 2011. Now we need your help.
chuffed.org
January 8, 2026 at 12:09 PM
Sharing again as Kat had their disability application denied. They’re working to appeal, but in the meantime:
Was supposed to hear from the plumbing supervisor from 8-10 this morning and it’s 10 to 10. *sighs*
January 24, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Was supposed to hear from the plumbing supervisor from 8-10 this morning and it’s 10 to 10. *sighs*
Full repipe.
This is gonna be another year I have to give up joy to survive.
This is gonna be another year I have to give up joy to survive.
January 24, 2026 at 2:28 AM
Full repipe.
This is gonna be another year I have to give up joy to survive.
This is gonna be another year I have to give up joy to survive.
The plumbing gods are laughing at me and I’m not a fan. The nightmare of today continues. Ice cream for dinner.
January 24, 2026 at 12:10 AM
The plumbing gods are laughing at me and I’m not a fan. The nightmare of today continues. Ice cream for dinner.
Just realized it’s pączki season and my body is ready.
January 23, 2026 at 2:49 PM
Just realized it’s pączki season and my body is ready.