Melissa Ta
@issata.bsky.social
gardening | dogs | amateur chef | women’s sports | public health emergency preparedness
The new macOS Tahoe makes everything rounder. There's alot more space/cushion. Maybe good for my aging eyes...
January 16, 2026 at 4:19 AM
The new macOS Tahoe makes everything rounder. There's alot more space/cushion. Maybe good for my aging eyes...
Made popovers for the first time using a muffin pan. Excellent with jam! They didn’t “pop” as much as I thought they would. But super easy to make (made it without using a blender) and would do it again. Might try other recipes to tweak it a bit.
January 6, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Made popovers for the first time using a muffin pan. Excellent with jam! They didn’t “pop” as much as I thought they would. But super easy to make (made it without using a blender) and would do it again. Might try other recipes to tweak it a bit.
My 2025 #goodreadsyearinbooks recap - met my goal of reading 26 books!
January 1, 2026 at 7:59 PM
My 2025 #goodreadsyearinbooks recap - met my goal of reading 26 books!
For the second time in 1.25 months, our rinnai tankless water heater has failed. The error code we get is 71. The device itself is only 2 years old. Having no hot water is no fun, during winter is even worse.
December 27, 2025 at 5:40 AM
For the second time in 1.25 months, our rinnai tankless water heater has failed. The error code we get is 71. The device itself is only 2 years old. Having no hot water is no fun, during winter is even worse.
I’m sad Facebook is going away with the desktop app of their messenger platform. I extensively use that over the browser. In fact, I’m never logged onto the browser.
December 13, 2025 at 2:49 AM
I’m sad Facebook is going away with the desktop app of their messenger platform. I extensively use that over the browser. In fact, I’m never logged onto the browser.
Got our Xmas tree last week! Feeling festive.
December 8, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Got our Xmas tree last week! Feeling festive.
Turkeyday 2025 feast
December 3, 2025 at 6:40 AM
Turkeyday 2025 feast
Our friends gave us 10 lbs of beautiful lemons from their backyard tree. I made some lemon ice cubes. I’m going to make lemon curd to go with scones as well. What else should I make?
November 23, 2025 at 5:36 AM
Our friends gave us 10 lbs of beautiful lemons from their backyard tree. I made some lemon ice cubes. I’m going to make lemon curd to go with scones as well. What else should I make?
A 6-month DIY project of installing pavers in between our new home addition and the garage comes to a finish last weekend. Still a few more minor things to add but good timing before the rainy season.
November 10, 2025 at 9:55 PM
A 6-month DIY project of installing pavers in between our new home addition and the garage comes to a finish last weekend. Still a few more minor things to add but good timing before the rainy season.
I dropped by ballot off yesterday. I voted #YesOn50. I understand this is a slippery slope but currently the typical rules are no longer being followed. So we need to do something now.
Proposition 50 endorsements: Who supports it and who opposes it
Proposition 50 endorsements: Who supports it and who opposes it
Are you still trying to decide how to vote on Proposition 50? Here is what the two sides are saying:
www.latimes.com
November 3, 2025 at 6:46 PM
I dropped by ballot off yesterday. I voted #YesOn50. I understand this is a slippery slope but currently the typical rules are no longer being followed. So we need to do something now.
Finally got some garden time. I’m working on transitioning my crops from summer to cool weather. Plus, reset and refresh the beds. I’m concerned there’s tree root invasion and how much extra work and time it is going to take to investigate and fix.
November 2, 2025 at 6:52 AM
Finally got some garden time. I’m working on transitioning my crops from summer to cool weather. Plus, reset and refresh the beds. I’m concerned there’s tree root invasion and how much extra work and time it is going to take to investigate and fix.
Reposted by Melissa Ta
Something wicked is brewing on Libby this week. 🔮 Join us as we count down to Halloween with stories that thrill and delight—all from your library shelves. 📖✨ #Bookish #Booksky #LibraryLove #LibraryJoy #LibbyApp #CheckOutYourLibrary https://bit.ly/4qMi0ib
6 haunted libraries you can actually visit (if you dare) | Libby Life: Blog, Podcast, Book Clubs & More.
Take a peek inside the supernatural happenings in these 6 haunted libraries. Keep the scares going and explore books featuring fictional haunted libraries on the Libby app.
www.libbylife.com
October 27, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Something wicked is brewing on Libby this week. 🔮 Join us as we count down to Halloween with stories that thrill and delight—all from your library shelves. 📖✨ #Bookish #Booksky #LibraryLove #LibraryJoy #LibbyApp #CheckOutYourLibrary https://bit.ly/4qMi0ib
A Youtube short about the article. No longer only intended for Halloween costumes or Bay to Breakers. 🤘🏻 youtube.com/shorts/Jb8rX...
October 24, 2025 at 10:55 PM
A Youtube short about the article. No longer only intended for Halloween costumes or Bay to Breakers. 🤘🏻 youtube.com/shorts/Jb8rX...
Reposted by Melissa Ta
Federal immigration agents are coming to the Bay Area. Here’s a guide on how to protect yourself.
missionlocal.org/2025/10/immi...
missionlocal.org/2025/10/immi...
Immigration agents are coming to the Bay Area. Here’s how to protect yourself.
Consulting with attorneys and immigration advocates, Mission Local has compiled a list of know-your-rights tips for people in San Francisco.
missionlocal.org
October 23, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Federal immigration agents are coming to the Bay Area. Here’s a guide on how to protect yourself.
missionlocal.org/2025/10/immi...
missionlocal.org/2025/10/immi...
Last weekend, I made sourdough English muffins for the first time. The recipe I used was too wet and took forever to incorporate more dough and rest until it became workable.
October 21, 2025 at 6:06 AM
Last weekend, I made sourdough English muffins for the first time. The recipe I used was too wet and took forever to incorporate more dough and rest until it became workable.
Coincidental an M3.1 earthquake occurred today — which is the Great ShakeOut!
October 16, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Coincidental an M3.1 earthquake occurred today — which is the Great ShakeOut!
This rainy weather calls for noodle soup. 🍜 😋
October 16, 2025 at 3:22 AM
This rainy weather calls for noodle soup. 🍜 😋
I’m not sure what happened but my #threads account has been disabled. But my IG account is fine. I’m unable to go back and try to understand, so that’s that. Lost my entries of logging our home year long renovations.
October 4, 2025 at 3:37 PM
I’m not sure what happened but my #threads account has been disabled. But my IG account is fine. I’m unable to go back and try to understand, so that’s that. Lost my entries of logging our home year long renovations.
September’s cooking and baking adventure.
October 3, 2025 at 6:50 AM
September’s cooking and baking adventure.
A cute fuzzy bee squishing around a sunflower in my garden. Sharing a little sunshine during this time who may need it.
September 12, 2025 at 6:14 PM
A cute fuzzy bee squishing around a sunflower in my garden. Sharing a little sunshine during this time who may need it.
My sourdough venture continues with every other load turning out good. 😅
August 12, 2025 at 2:35 AM
My sourdough venture continues with every other load turning out good. 😅
Placed an order for 2 fdt keychains by Charming Little Stitch. $2 for each one sold will be donated to @npr.org (design inspired by NPR logo) charminglittlestitch.myshopify.com/products/fdt... (I had to look up what fdt stands for - and I love the purpose of this fundraiser even more)
FDT lower case keychain public broadcast inspired npr
This listing is for one lowercase FDT keychain
charminglittlestitch.myshopify.com
July 24, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Placed an order for 2 fdt keychains by Charming Little Stitch. $2 for each one sold will be donated to @npr.org (design inspired by NPR logo) charminglittlestitch.myshopify.com/products/fdt... (I had to look up what fdt stands for - and I love the purpose of this fundraiser even more)
First baby summer harvest. It’s been unusual weather this year, so plants are slow growing.
July 24, 2025 at 6:59 AM
First baby summer harvest. It’s been unusual weather this year, so plants are slow growing.
Got my first corn tassels!
July 16, 2025 at 5:47 AM
Got my first corn tassels!
A corn-er update:
Growing strong and added a few pole beans in between.
Growing strong and added a few pole beans in between.
June 28, 2025 at 4:42 AM
A corn-er update:
Growing strong and added a few pole beans in between.
Growing strong and added a few pole beans in between.