Tom
@twd3pdx.bsky.social
Dabbler in many things, master of few or none. But I’m trying. Moving to the PNW saved me.
These refs huffing fumes
November 27, 2025 at 5:09 AM
These refs huffing fumes
Reading that Dan & Louis Oyster Bar is struggling makes me really sad. www.oregonlive.com/retail/2025/...
‘A literal ghost town’: 118 years in, one of Portland’s oldest restaurants is struggling to stay afloat
The venerable seafood restaurant has been family-owned for four generations.
www.oregonlive.com
November 27, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Reading that Dan & Louis Oyster Bar is struggling makes me really sad. www.oregonlive.com/retail/2025/...
Pumpkin pie done! Veggies for stuffing prepped! Green beans and Brussels sprouts prepped! Turkey dry brining! Grill ready to light late morning tomorrow! About to make cranberry sauce! WHY AM I YELLING?!?
November 27, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Pumpkin pie done! Veggies for stuffing prepped! Green beans and Brussels sprouts prepped! Turkey dry brining! Grill ready to light late morning tomorrow! About to make cranberry sauce! WHY AM I YELLING?!?
Back in the office today, trying to quickly wrap up my annual self-evaluation (due 11/28) so I can eat some pizza (courtesy of HR) and leave for the weekend. This can’t go quickly enough.
November 26, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Back in the office today, trying to quickly wrap up my annual self-evaluation (due 11/28) so I can eat some pizza (courtesy of HR) and leave for the weekend. This can’t go quickly enough.
BOO THIS WOMAN!
Sweet potatoes OUT!
November 25, 2025 at 9:58 PM
BOO THIS WOMAN!
Can we not “ew <food> is gross” this time of year? Let’s stick to fun debates that aren’t at all inflammatory, like whether Die Hard is a Christmas movie or just a summer blockbuster set around Christmas.
November 25, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Can we not “ew <food> is gross” this time of year? Let’s stick to fun debates that aren’t at all inflammatory, like whether Die Hard is a Christmas movie or just a summer blockbuster set around Christmas.
WFH means it’s a good day to listen to vinyl. It’s been a minute since I’ve listened to any Beatles, so Revolver (mono) is up first. This remains my favorite Beatles album, start to finish. #nowplaying #musicsky
November 25, 2025 at 5:11 PM
WFH means it’s a good day to listen to vinyl. It’s been a minute since I’ve listened to any Beatles, so Revolver (mono) is up first. This remains my favorite Beatles album, start to finish. #nowplaying #musicsky
What movie takes place from where you’re from.
November 25, 2025 at 6:03 AM
What movie takes place from where you’re from.
Stop San Diego FC at all costs.
November 25, 2025 at 4:46 AM
Stop San Diego FC at all costs.
Reposted by Tom
95% of authors are not making a living through book publishing. The public needs to understand this.
November 25, 2025 at 2:24 AM
95% of authors are not making a living through book publishing. The public needs to understand this.
Reposted by Tom
Re: previous post - People who steal art of any kind are assholes, full stop. If *you* deserve to be paid for your labor, so do I - and so does everybody else; this means writers, visual artists, musicians, and every other category of People Who Make Things.
November 25, 2025 at 4:26 AM
Re: previous post - People who steal art of any kind are assholes, full stop. If *you* deserve to be paid for your labor, so do I - and so does everybody else; this means writers, visual artists, musicians, and every other category of People Who Make Things.
I’m 5.5 hours into listening to Joe Hill’s “King Sorrow” and it is one hell of a creepy ass production. Holy shit!
November 25, 2025 at 1:37 AM
I’m 5.5 hours into listening to Joe Hill’s “King Sorrow” and it is one hell of a creepy ass production. Holy shit!
Of course Everton go ahead. Why not?
November 24, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Of course Everton go ahead. Why not?
Everton player red carded for striking a teammate in the head. WTAF
November 24, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Everton player red carded for striking a teammate in the head. WTAF
Win the Supporters Shield, lose in the playoffs. It’s such a curse.
November 24, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Win the Supporters Shield, lose in the playoffs. It’s such a curse.
NYCFC flopping all over the pitch is still part of the club culture, I see.
November 24, 2025 at 2:50 AM
NYCFC flopping all over the pitch is still part of the club culture, I see.
Evander disappear in a big playoff game? No way, never!
November 24, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Evander disappear in a big playoff game? No way, never!
Watching Ocean’s 11 and I can’t believe this is 24 years old. Anyway.
November 23, 2025 at 6:29 AM
Watching Ocean’s 11 and I can’t believe this is 24 years old. Anyway.
Vancouver rooting hard for Minnesota Monday. Home field advantage plus two extra days of rest before the conference final? I’d take the Whitecaps.
November 23, 2025 at 5:48 AM
Vancouver rooting hard for Minnesota Monday. Home field advantage plus two extra days of rest before the conference final? I’d take the Whitecaps.
Has LAFC ever taken penalties before good lord
November 23, 2025 at 5:36 AM
Has LAFC ever taken penalties before good lord
Is this the year Vancouver complete the Cascadia MLS Cup trifecta?
November 23, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Is this the year Vancouver complete the Cascadia MLS Cup trifecta?
Wow, Lizza is going scorched earth
November 22, 2025 at 5:58 AM
Wow, Lizza is going scorched earth
November 21, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Looking forward to the day when podcasters stop holding microphones that are supposed to be mounted.
November 21, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Looking forward to the day when podcasters stop holding microphones that are supposed to be mounted.