Laura or Swish
@swishswish.bsky.social
I'm not here to win. I'm here to make friends. Senior Producer at and co-owner of @maximumfun.org
My mom is in town for a short visit, and has been reading the book Indian Givers: How the Indians of the Americas Transformed the World by Jack Weatherford. A fun fact she learned: The word avocado comes from the Nahuatl word ahuácatl, meaning "testicle". Have a great day all!
July 16, 2025 at 5:34 PM
My mom is in town for a short visit, and has been reading the book Indian Givers: How the Indians of the Americas Transformed the World by Jack Weatherford. A fun fact she learned: The word avocado comes from the Nahuatl word ahuácatl, meaning "testicle". Have a great day all!
Even if this weren’t #MaxFunDrive2025, I would still encourage everyone to listen to @johnmoe.bsky.social’s convo with this incredible person, astronaut Leland Melvin. Dare I say inspiring? I do. @Maximumfun.org podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...
March 26, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Even if this weren’t #MaxFunDrive2025, I would still encourage everyone to listen to @johnmoe.bsky.social’s convo with this incredible person, astronaut Leland Melvin. Dare I say inspiring? I do. @Maximumfun.org podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...
This is impressive photography because neither of these pups would sit still. They are keeping me company as I work diligently on this year’s #MaxFunDrive2025 @maximumfun.org
March 21, 2025 at 5:32 PM
This is impressive photography because neither of these pups would sit still. They are keeping me company as I work diligently on this year’s #MaxFunDrive2025 @maximumfun.org
An episode of 911 is filming in front of @maximumfun.org. I’m told the bus is supposed to explode. Have not spotted any cast members.
February 20, 2025 at 11:52 PM
An episode of 911 is filming in front of @maximumfun.org. I’m told the bus is supposed to explode. Have not spotted any cast members.
Hey @hodgman.bsky.social, do your lawyers know about this?
January 8, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Hey @hodgman.bsky.social, do your lawyers know about this?
If you’re looking to wrap your head around what’s happening in Los Angeles right now, John Vaillant’s account of the 2016 Fort McMurray wildfires in Alberta will provide all the context you need. We’re living in a new reality, and the old playbook is obsolete.
January 8, 2025 at 5:02 PM
If you’re looking to wrap your head around what’s happening in Los Angeles right now, John Vaillant’s account of the 2016 Fort McMurray wildfires in Alberta will provide all the context you need. We’re living in a new reality, and the old playbook is obsolete.
It will sometimes be hilarious. Sorry. It will sometimes be hilarious to ME. And if Johns is honest with himself, he now has a story to tell for the rest of his life.
January 6, 2025 at 2:09 PM
It will sometimes be hilarious. Sorry. It will sometimes be hilarious to ME. And if Johns is honest with himself, he now has a story to tell for the rest of his life.
Silver lining: Living in dystopian times isn’t all doom and gloom
January 6, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Silver lining: Living in dystopian times isn’t all doom and gloom
The hottest food being served at all the major parties tonight? Deviled eggs. I was like, “What in the—“, and then I remembered: The Globes are tonight! Talk about this product on my face.
January 6, 2025 at 1:16 AM
The hottest food being served at all the major parties tonight? Deviled eggs. I was like, “What in the—“, and then I remembered: The Globes are tonight! Talk about this product on my face.
I’m going to prioritize my fitness this year
January 6, 2025 at 1:10 AM
I’m going to prioritize my fitness this year
A different airport
December 30, 2024 at 4:39 AM
A different airport
Guess the airports. Hint: these pics were taken in two different cities. I’m headed to my last airport of the day, one that doesn’t, to my knowledge, have scorpion suckers.
December 30, 2024 at 4:39 AM
Guess the airports. Hint: these pics were taken in two different cities. I’m headed to my last airport of the day, one that doesn’t, to my knowledge, have scorpion suckers.
Perfection. I should carry 64 ounces of water and/or Gatorade? That’s probably enough information for the local physicists and astronomers, but what about the foreigners and Spanish majors? Don’t worry! The sign includes an actual container to reference.
December 27, 2024 at 9:29 PM
Perfection. I should carry 64 ounces of water and/or Gatorade? That’s probably enough information for the local physicists and astronomers, but what about the foreigners and Spanish majors? Don’t worry! The sign includes an actual container to reference.
I’m not mad at this. It may not be inspired but it’s essentially a “no smoking” sign that implies violence toward offenders.
December 27, 2024 at 9:29 PM
I’m not mad at this. It may not be inspired but it’s essentially a “no smoking” sign that implies violence toward offenders.
No notes. The virtue-signaling is counter-balanced by the alien, and is also on brand for the state. I also appreciate the hand wash request that applies to everyone, and not just employees.
December 27, 2024 at 9:29 PM
No notes. The virtue-signaling is counter-balanced by the alien, and is also on brand for the state. I also appreciate the hand wash request that applies to everyone, and not just employees.
Two of these signs are perfectly utilitarian, but the third one is trying way too hard to amuse, and it doesn’t. This ain’t Ed Debevic’s.
December 27, 2024 at 9:29 PM
Two of these signs are perfectly utilitarian, but the third one is trying way too hard to amuse, and it doesn’t. This ain’t Ed Debevic’s.
A “No littering” sign would certainly include cigarette butts, but that’s boring. This sign works because it targets two, very-specific demographics, and includes a nice graphic. It’s solid signage.
December 27, 2024 at 9:29 PM
A “No littering” sign would certainly include cigarette butts, but that’s boring. This sign works because it targets two, very-specific demographics, and includes a nice graphic. It’s solid signage.
Do I need to know I’m headed to Alamogordo? Of course! But I really appreciate the inclusion of “Weed” on this sign for the out-of-towners.
December 27, 2024 at 9:29 PM
Do I need to know I’m headed to Alamogordo? Of course! But I really appreciate the inclusion of “Weed” on this sign for the out-of-towners.
A brief ranking of New Mexico’s signs. A 🧵: I like a good welcome to the state sign that’s not mass-produced. Would I have liked to see the Zia symbol? Yes, but this is still a solid sign.
December 27, 2024 at 9:29 PM
A brief ranking of New Mexico’s signs. A 🧵: I like a good welcome to the state sign that’s not mass-produced. Would I have liked to see the Zia symbol? Yes, but this is still a solid sign.
Ten years ago someone asked me, "Hey Swish, are there any downsides to booking book rock stars?" Being young and naïve I answered, "Not really." I should have added, "unless it's a sleep podcast". Tune into @sleepwithcelebs.bsky.social and @johnmoe.bsky.social tomorrow.
November 27, 2024 at 2:59 AM
Ten years ago someone asked me, "Hey Swish, are there any downsides to booking book rock stars?" Being young and naïve I answered, "Not really." I should have added, "unless it's a sleep podcast". Tune into @sleepwithcelebs.bsky.social and @johnmoe.bsky.social tomorrow.
The problem with text messages is that a message’s tone isn’t always clear. I’ve had my watch for about a year, and I still can’t tell if it legitimately wants what’s best for my health, or if it’s just being sarcastic. “Nice job”? Anyone else struggle with this?
November 26, 2024 at 4:35 PM
The problem with text messages is that a message’s tone isn’t always clear. I’ve had my watch for about a year, and I still can’t tell if it legitimately wants what’s best for my health, or if it’s just being sarcastic. “Nice job”? Anyone else struggle with this?
¡Qué barbaridad! I am low to moderately outraged at the guajolote GIF erasure that I discovered this morning.
November 24, 2024 at 5:41 PM
¡Qué barbaridad! I am low to moderately outraged at the guajolote GIF erasure that I discovered this morning.