Laura
@lakesidelaura.bsky.social
Writer. Gamer. Wife/Mom. Tired old forest witch. Games: Sims 4, Minecraft, FF. Reading, hiking, taking pictures of wildlife. Writing kooky & crass rom coms & dramas. Would rather be camping.
Sims at pixeldistractions.tumblr.com
Books at LauraRaeAmos.com
Sims at pixeldistractions.tumblr.com
Books at LauraRaeAmos.com
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Laura
@lakesidelaura.bsky.social
· Nov 7
I’m so happy to see so many new faces on here! I’ll do a little re-intro for new peeps!
I’m Laura. I do mostly Sims 4 gameplay and stories. Also occasional Minecraft & FF. Books, photography, nature. Little sprinkle of RL chatter. My stories are LONG, so pop over to Tumblr/Blogger to read.
I’m Laura. I do mostly Sims 4 gameplay and stories. Also occasional Minecraft & FF. Books, photography, nature. Little sprinkle of RL chatter. My stories are LONG, so pop over to Tumblr/Blogger to read.
It’s my new spring tree! 🌸 To fill the gap after the Christmas cheer is taken down. I know it’s nowhere near springtime yet, but we can daydream, lol!
January 17, 2026 at 11:22 PM
It’s my new spring tree! 🌸 To fill the gap after the Christmas cheer is taken down. I know it’s nowhere near springtime yet, but we can daydream, lol!
And today we got our first female governor in a state that is now solid blue. My country might be on fire, but my state is doing just fine!
The Virginia legislature today passed four constitutional amendments, all by day 3 of 2026 session:
—protect abortion rights
—repeal the same-sex marriage ban
—allow mid-decade redistricting
—greatly expand voting rights restoration.
These will all go to 2026 referendums.
—protect abortion rights
—repeal the same-sex marriage ban
—allow mid-decade redistricting
—greatly expand voting rights restoration.
These will all go to 2026 referendums.
January 17, 2026 at 7:11 PM
And today we got our first female governor in a state that is now solid blue. My country might be on fire, but my state is doing just fine!
Gotta stay warm out there in the icy January cold! ❄️🔥❄️
January 17, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Gotta stay warm out there in the icy January cold! ❄️🔥❄️
I'm at the point in my TS4 experience where I'm kind of glad I don't want whatever the new EP is. Too many packs still unplayed and plenty to do in my game, so I'll just keep my money. 😎
January 15, 2026 at 7:25 PM
I'm at the point in my TS4 experience where I'm kind of glad I don't want whatever the new EP is. Too many packs still unplayed and plenty to do in my game, so I'll just keep my money. 😎
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A reminder that bringing shitty posts over from That Fascist Site to be performatively angry about them here is a choice you don't have to make! You can just leave them there! There is so much else to be legitimately angry about! You will not lack for content!
January 14, 2026 at 11:44 PM
A reminder that bringing shitty posts over from That Fascist Site to be performatively angry about them here is a choice you don't have to make! You can just leave them there! There is so much else to be legitimately angry about! You will not lack for content!
I still have my Christmas tree up. It’s bright and pretty and the world sucks and I don’t feel like taking it down yet. 🎄
January 14, 2026 at 10:04 PM
I still have my Christmas tree up. It’s bright and pretty and the world sucks and I don’t feel like taking it down yet. 🎄
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A lot of men think that they have the right to speak on behalf of women when it comes to “protecting us” from transwomen. Most women don’t have a problem allowing transwomen into our spaces. Most women don’t feel threatened by transwomen. We feel threatened by men. Stop speaking on our behalf.
January 13, 2026 at 9:12 PM
A lot of men think that they have the right to speak on behalf of women when it comes to “protecting us” from transwomen. Most women don’t have a problem allowing transwomen into our spaces. Most women don’t feel threatened by transwomen. We feel threatened by men. Stop speaking on our behalf.
Thank you, heron, for gliding so perfectly in front of these reeds on the still water. 🤩
#photography #wildlifephotography #virginiawildlife
#photography #wildlifephotography #virginiawildlife
January 13, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Thank you, heron, for gliding so perfectly in front of these reeds on the still water. 🤩
#photography #wildlifephotography #virginiawildlife
#photography #wildlifephotography #virginiawildlife
Whew, the doom scrolling is a deep black hole today.
January 9, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Whew, the doom scrolling is a deep black hole today.
What the actual fuck are these goons? Federal agents my ass, they're psycho! 😳
I think it is probably a bad idea to put clearly unhinged, angry psychopaths in federal law enforcement positions.
January 9, 2026 at 5:52 PM
What the actual fuck are these goons? Federal agents my ass, they're psycho! 😳
Saw this today in DC. Even worse, one National Guard troop was wearing a face covering like ICE do. It doesn’t feel right, and it doesn’t make me feel more safe or protected. What are they covering their faces for???
National Guard troops now stationed at 10 Metrorail stops, federal officials confirm
A Joint Task Force D.C. spokesman confirmed National Guard troops will be stationed at 10 Metrorail stops, primarily in the downtown area, as part of The White
wjla.com
January 8, 2026 at 10:06 PM
Saw this today in DC. Even worse, one National Guard troop was wearing a face covering like ICE do. It doesn’t feel right, and it doesn’t make me feel more safe or protected. What are they covering their faces for???
Fangirling over some Van Gogh this afternoon at the National Gallery. The texture!!! 🎨 Seeing them in person is such a 3D experience. 🤩
January 8, 2026 at 8:14 PM
Fangirling over some Van Gogh this afternoon at the National Gallery. The texture!!! 🎨 Seeing them in person is such a 3D experience. 🤩
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I don't know who needs to hear this, but cops are not allowed to shoot people just because you didn't do what they said.
That is called murder when they do that.
Some cops are working hard to convince people otherwise.
That is called murder when they do that.
Some cops are working hard to convince people otherwise.
January 8, 2026 at 5:35 AM
I don't know who needs to hear this, but cops are not allowed to shoot people just because you didn't do what they said.
That is called murder when they do that.
Some cops are working hard to convince people otherwise.
That is called murder when they do that.
Some cops are working hard to convince people otherwise.
January 7, 2026 at 12:33 AM
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A reminder - before Trump, MAGA, Musk and Fox rewrote history - that this is what the entire country agreed had happened five years ago today:
January 6, 2026 at 12:40 PM
A reminder - before Trump, MAGA, Musk and Fox rewrote history - that this is what the entire country agreed had happened five years ago today:
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Just woke up even angrier. Impeach, convict, remove. Draft articles now. Either we have a representative government or we don’t. Do not shut up about this until there’s a vote.
January 3, 2026 at 1:48 PM
Just woke up even angrier. Impeach, convict, remove. Draft articles now. Either we have a representative government or we don’t. Do not shut up about this until there’s a vote.
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the reason people sometimes act madder at democrats than republicans when republicans do impossibly evil shit is the same reason why, if you hired an exterminator to handle a roach infestation and he showed up to feed and play with them instead, your first instinct wouldn’t be to yell at the roaches
January 3, 2026 at 9:19 PM
the reason people sometimes act madder at democrats than republicans when republicans do impossibly evil shit is the same reason why, if you hired an exterminator to handle a roach infestation and he showed up to feed and play with them instead, your first instinct wouldn’t be to yell at the roaches
How about that 25th amendment? Like, what is it even there for?
January 3, 2026 at 6:19 PM
How about that 25th amendment? Like, what is it even there for?
This week I am spending an unforgivable amount of time scouring the internet to read everybody's takes on the ending of Stranger Things. Anyone watch? What did you think? The last few episodes had a lot of annoying moments (Max & Holly, lol!), but the ending was A+ 🤩 So much to love and think about.
January 2, 2026 at 8:49 PM
This week I am spending an unforgivable amount of time scouring the internet to read everybody's takes on the ending of Stranger Things. Anyone watch? What did you think? The last few episodes had a lot of annoying moments (Max & Holly, lol!), but the ending was A+ 🤩 So much to love and think about.
From yesterday’s first day hike. We’ve been housebound all winter break (flu), so we needed to stretch our legs. 30°F & breezy. We’re testing out the theory that there is no bad weather, only bad clothing. Maybe true. We bundled up properly, and it was comfortable. I wonder how we would do at 20°? 🥶
January 2, 2026 at 4:39 PM
From yesterday’s first day hike. We’ve been housebound all winter break (flu), so we needed to stretch our legs. 30°F & breezy. We’re testing out the theory that there is no bad weather, only bad clothing. Maybe true. We bundled up properly, and it was comfortable. I wonder how we would do at 20°? 🥶
Happy New Year, my friends! 🥳🎉🥳
Thank you for hanging out with me and my favorite pixel babies this year. Hope the next year only gets better for us all!
Thank you for hanging out with me and my favorite pixel babies this year. Hope the next year only gets better for us all!
December 31, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Happy New Year, my friends! 🥳🎉🥳
Thank you for hanging out with me and my favorite pixel babies this year. Hope the next year only gets better for us all!
Thank you for hanging out with me and my favorite pixel babies this year. Hope the next year only gets better for us all!
After everyone has gone to bed, the puppy has a joyful romp in a puddle from the broken fridge. That's totally safe, right? 😬
#sims4 #showusyoursims #pixelpuppy
#sims4 #showusyoursims #pixelpuppy
December 30, 2025 at 3:44 PM
After everyone has gone to bed, the puppy has a joyful romp in a puddle from the broken fridge. That's totally safe, right? 😬
#sims4 #showusyoursims #pixelpuppy
#sims4 #showusyoursims #pixelpuppy
Poor Maria! You give birth to these little rugrats and never get to be their favorite.
#simsarebeingtooreallife #sims4
#simsarebeingtooreallife #sims4
December 30, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Poor Maria! You give birth to these little rugrats and never get to be their favorite.
#simsarebeingtooreallife #sims4
#simsarebeingtooreallife #sims4
Daydreaming about road tripping out west again this summer. We did 3 wks last time, but it wasn't enough. Don't know if the family will survive longer in a camper, but I need to see things! Thinking northern: speed run the middle > Utah > Montana > Washington. Anyone have favorite stops to share?
December 27, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Daydreaming about road tripping out west again this summer. We did 3 wks last time, but it wasn't enough. Don't know if the family will survive longer in a camper, but I need to see things! Thinking northern: speed run the middle > Utah > Montana > Washington. Anyone have favorite stops to share?
This winter break, I've been OBSESSED with Manor Lords. Guys, this game is stinking gorgeous! Just so nonstop pretty! 🤩🤩🤩 And FUN! It's just challenging enough. (My villagers are always nearly starving, but then, it's medieval, so of course they're constantly starving, lol!) ...
December 26, 2025 at 4:16 PM
This winter break, I've been OBSESSED with Manor Lords. Guys, this game is stinking gorgeous! Just so nonstop pretty! 🤩🤩🤩 And FUN! It's just challenging enough. (My villagers are always nearly starving, but then, it's medieval, so of course they're constantly starving, lol!) ...