Tory Howell
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Tory Howell
@yucca-tory.bsky.social
Designer, developer, ceramicist, fantasy reader, secret bro
The way I usually see this implemented is with two inputs areas: a text input and a drop zone. Here’s a screenshot of a platform I use as an example.
January 30, 2025 at 9:42 PM
I know it’s cliche but giving my brain a break really helps to solve problems and think about things differently. My mind feels so quiet post ceramics! But it’s the same thing I get after the gym. So I think it can happen in a lot of different ways. I hope you find something that works for you!
January 30, 2025 at 4:12 PM
This is how I feel about Stardew Valley. I paid ConcernedApe $14 (!!!!) once and he just keeps putting out magic and not charging for it. I’ve started to just buy it on every platform I can because I want to support him.
January 29, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Hm not on the highlight. But that button could use a hover state!
January 29, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Noooo I don’t even want to talk about it RIP 😩
January 29, 2025 at 1:55 AM
I audibly said “ohhh that’s nice” when I saw this. What a great touch!
January 29, 2025 at 1:33 AM
When I’m working on client work I ask myself “what’s the 1 thing that would keep me at my desk late if I didn’t finish today” and I do that first.

It’s not perfect. Sometimes I have too much client work and have to scrap the biz time. But this loose time blocking system is working well so far!
January 28, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Here’s how I’ve broken down my day:
- 1hr business time (could be anything from working on my website to writing stuff online)
- 30m communications/organization/ops stuff
- the rest of the day is client work
- as part of my daily wrap up, I also do 30 more minutes of comms/organizing/ops
January 28, 2025 at 2:14 PM
This is fantastic! It’s a great example of how making something accessible is good for everyone. The alt text is great for screen readers and anyone else who might want more granular data. Good work!
January 28, 2025 at 2:09 PM
RIP 😢
January 27, 2025 at 12:24 AM
I will generally try to figure something out but sometimes it’s hard to tell if I’m stuck because it’s challenging or if I’m stuck because there’s a bug/poor design. If it’s bad, I ask my husband to look up the solution then give me a vague hint only for the next step.
January 26, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Thanks for the tip! I’m still learning backend and only found a bit of docs on functions. Are you using them as a way to manipulate data similar to (or in addition to) to the REST api? Would you mind sharing a use case?
January 26, 2025 at 2:32 PM
So nice to see you here! For what it’s worth, this space has felt much nicer, kinder, and more peaceful than other platforms.

This teapot is beautiful!

PS I think about your ruffles almost every time I’m at the wheel. Your work inspires me to try new things and play more!
January 25, 2025 at 11:38 PM
That’s hard! Are you designing separately (like on paper or in Figma) and then building? Or just going straight to building? Post your WIP! I’m sure folks around here (myself included) would be happy help you out.
January 25, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Hey no reason not to try 🤷🏽‍♀️ if anything it might help you validate your idea. Then you can determine if it’s worth reprioritizing your time or if it’s a Someday Maybe kind of idea.
January 25, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Looks great so far! Nice and clean but not cold or boring. Will you be putting any work on your website? Or is the primary purpose to link people out to your various platforms?
January 25, 2025 at 9:09 PM
I read Fourth Wing and all I could think was “is the smut in the room with us?”. Needless to say, I did not pick up the second book.
January 25, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Okay now that I’m thinking about it starting with the Bard’s College quest line would be the perfect beginning for a Midwest emo run.
January 25, 2025 at 3:44 PM
I’ve tried to do this so many times. But for some reason not hearing the game music takes me out of it. Like playing Skyrim while listening to American Football just doesn’t quite hit the same. Maybe I should try playing Skyrim and listening to sea shanties or something.
January 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM