Betty Widerski (aka Betty4Cats)
@bettywiderski.com
Rock violist in band GingerIbex.bandcamp.com
40+ years in IT
Trumpet mentor in SchoolofHonk.org
She/her, cis lesbian
Owned by 4 cats
40+ years in IT
Trumpet mentor in SchoolofHonk.org
She/her, cis lesbian
Owned by 4 cats
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Pre-orders for the VALENTINE'S DAY KOBOLD HEART HOARDS are OPEN!! It's $25 for 10 hearts from my Big Heart Stash that I've been making for the past few weeks with various other goodies available as add-ons. I'm going to talk a little bit about the project in thread.
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January 3, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Pre-orders for the VALENTINE'S DAY KOBOLD HEART HOARDS are OPEN!! It's $25 for 10 hearts from my Big Heart Stash that I've been making for the past few weeks with various other goodies available as add-ons. I'm going to talk a little bit about the project in thread.
nora.jewelry/products/kob...
nora.jewelry/products/kob...
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Appreciate this article noting that the instrument here (played by Sarah Goldstone) is something called an Omnichord and it's the most baller 1980s thing I've ever seen
January 1, 2026 at 9:34 PM
Appreciate this article noting that the instrument here (played by Sarah Goldstone) is something called an Omnichord and it's the most baller 1980s thing I've ever seen
Either this year will be really good or I won’t need to mow.
January 1, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Either this year will be really good or I won’t need to mow.
The good news is I’m getting $480 refund from the vet. The bad news is it’s to make up for needing to do a THIRD fasting blood draw on Zoe bc their lab partner has again mishandled the Hypercalcemia of Malignancy panel processing (1st one skipped test, 2nd delayed sending the sample too long).
December 31, 2025 at 6:15 PM
The good news is I’m getting $480 refund from the vet. The bad news is it’s to make up for needing to do a THIRD fasting blood draw on Zoe bc their lab partner has again mishandled the Hypercalcemia of Malignancy panel processing (1st one skipped test, 2nd delayed sending the sample too long).
We’ll see how long this lasts before my legs fall asleep.
December 28, 2025 at 6:51 PM
We’ll see how long this lasts before my legs fall asleep.
Did my first successful platelet donation yesterday. The phlebotomists at the new Bedford MA Red Cross managed to work with my “tiny” veins - earlier attempt in Boston failed bc they poked and just said “no good veins.”
December 28, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Did my first successful platelet donation yesterday. The phlebotomists at the new Bedford MA Red Cross managed to work with my “tiny” veins - earlier attempt in Boston failed bc they poked and just said “no good veins.”
Early for Casey’s annual vet appointment. It only took 15 of the 30 minutes I had allocated to corral him, though I need to move my bed back into place afterwards.
December 26, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Early for Casey’s annual vet appointment. It only took 15 of the 30 minutes I had allocated to corral him, though I need to move my bed back into place afterwards.
I’m trying to convince my introverted self to accept a few more (than zero) socializing activities. Did drop into a bday party yesterday. There’s an annual Yankee Swap party tonight, but it’s an hour drive & usually packed so would require masking several hours thus I’m waffling.
December 25, 2025 at 9:09 PM
I’m trying to convince my introverted self to accept a few more (than zero) socializing activities. Did drop into a bday party yesterday. There’s an annual Yankee Swap party tonight, but it’s an hour drive & usually packed so would require masking several hours thus I’m waffling.
Unfortunately, due to family medical expenses I can't donate this time, but maybe you might send a little something to my all ages all levels nonprofit brass band/music school: gofund.me/5281c23bf
Donate to Strutting into our Second Decade, organized by School of HONK
The School of HONK turned 10 this year, and we celebrated in so many ways:
Every S… School of HONK needs your support for Strutting into our Second Decade
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December 22, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Unfortunately, due to family medical expenses I can't donate this time, but maybe you might send a little something to my all ages all levels nonprofit brass band/music school: gofund.me/5281c23bf
Decided to try winter sowing for native plant seeds: plant in transparent containers with drainage in damp soil, put them outside where they get sun, snow, rain to give the seeds that require cold to germinate the right conditions. Wild strawberries, mountain mint, random yard plants.
December 22, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Decided to try winter sowing for native plant seeds: plant in transparent containers with drainage in damp soil, put them outside where they get sun, snow, rain to give the seeds that require cold to germinate the right conditions. Wild strawberries, mountain mint, random yard plants.
Got the remaining Folio Society books pending buyers into labelled boxes except for the two oversized ones. Box 6 has some space for any further FS books I encounter as I eventually go through the multiple bookcases and piles that aren’t as easily categorized.
December 20, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Got the remaining Folio Society books pending buyers into labelled boxes except for the two oversized ones. Box 6 has some space for any further FS books I encounter as I eventually go through the multiple bookcases and piles that aren’t as easily categorized.
Zoe wonders why the crunchie bowl has disappeared. It’s because the lab screwed up her blood tests so she’s fasting again before another draw today.
December 20, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Zoe wonders why the crunchie bowl has disappeared. It’s because the lab screwed up her blood tests so she’s fasting again before another draw today.
Today’s #graciesicecream Advent calendar flavor is especially pretty.
December 19, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Today’s #graciesicecream Advent calendar flavor is especially pretty.
In very important cat news: Babushka who has for years been semi feral (indoors) and only in recent months has started to request pets is right now sitting fully on my lap! She might fall asleep except I need to move one of the crossed legs soon (oh good! She just got off herself)
December 15, 2025 at 2:40 AM
In very important cat news: Babushka who has for years been semi feral (indoors) and only in recent months has started to request pets is right now sitting fully on my lap! She might fall asleep except I need to move one of the crossed legs soon (oh good! She just got off herself)
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hi everyone! tomorrow is the cutoff for orders from my shop getting to the USA by Christmas.
nora.jewelry
shares would be a help!
nora.jewelry
shares would be a help!
December 14, 2025 at 3:01 PM
hi everyone! tomorrow is the cutoff for orders from my shop getting to the USA by Christmas.
nora.jewelry
shares would be a help!
nora.jewelry
shares would be a help!
I am tired of waking up to random school and event shootings, esp. since my university work moved me to a cubicle much closer to the main door with no place to hide or get to the other exit.
December 14, 2025 at 2:30 PM
I am tired of waking up to random school and event shootings, esp. since my university work moved me to a cubicle much closer to the main door with no place to hide or get to the other exit.
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Hi everyone! My last shipping day that's guaranteed to get to you by Christmas by USPS is Monday, so I'm going to do a handful of posts with some highlights of what's in stock at nora.jewelry.
Links to each product are in the thread.
Links to each product are in the thread.
December 13, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Hi everyone! My last shipping day that's guaranteed to get to you by Christmas by USPS is Monday, so I'm going to do a handful of posts with some highlights of what's in stock at nora.jewelry.
Links to each product are in the thread.
Links to each product are in the thread.
When apps don’t share information.
December 11, 2025 at 1:02 AM
When apps don’t share information.
@dansinker.com who can pass you this # for @sayswhopodcast.com use?
It’s well known among reporters that Trump answers his cell phone. If you can get the number, he picks up.
Not the most important thing, but how is it that a Pro Publica reporter (frankly, any reporter) can call the President of the United States and he just... picks up the phone?
December 8, 2025 at 4:47 PM
@dansinker.com who can pass you this # for @sayswhopodcast.com use?
After trying unsuccessfully for 3 wks to transfer my released AT&T work cell # to a personal acct, I give up (apparently can't happen bc company has an unpaid bill). Waiting for BizOps to generate me a transfer PIN so I can move to another carrier.
December 8, 2025 at 4:33 PM
After trying unsuccessfully for 3 wks to transfer my released AT&T work cell # to a personal acct, I give up (apparently can't happen bc company has an unpaid bill). Waiting for BizOps to generate me a transfer PIN so I can move to another carrier.
Interesting: just got a jury summons, and as usual postponed it to the last available date before Xmas ... BUT the site says that once you reach 70 you may choose not to serve - and my 70th bday is in July, so presumably the next day I can get the date cancelled >;-)
December 8, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Interesting: just got a jury summons, and as usual postponed it to the last available date before Xmas ... BUT the site says that once you reach 70 you may choose not to serve - and my 70th bday is in July, so presumably the next day I can get the date cancelled >;-)
Giving myself a gold star today for actually using 1 of the 2 sweet potatoes bought several weeks ago before it went bad (with thanks that the uninsulated mud room works as a root cellar in colder seasons.)
December 7, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Giving myself a gold star today for actually using 1 of the 2 sweet potatoes bought several weeks ago before it went bad (with thanks that the uninsulated mud room works as a root cellar in colder seasons.)
Today's mystery: what is coming from Turkey via FedEx Intl Express? My pending Etsy order hasn't shipped (& is from NJ). A HC book from a Kickstarter? A gift from a secret admirer?
December 4, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Today's mystery: what is coming from Turkey via FedEx Intl Express? My pending Etsy order hasn't shipped (& is from NJ). A HC book from a Kickstarter? A gift from a secret admirer?
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Oh @rianjohnson.bsky.social played all innocent "I'm not doing a muppet thing with Knives Out" he knew HE KNEW
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December 2, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Oh @rianjohnson.bsky.social played all innocent "I'm not doing a muppet thing with Knives Out" he knew HE KNEW
Given the current economy (esp. food & utility prices 'way up) I can't complain the 2026 rate for my wife's memory care residence is up 8.6% - but that's another $1K/mo so I'm going thru my Patreon & other monthly optional costs to cut as much as possible (cute Zoe just cost $1K for tests).
December 2, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Given the current economy (esp. food & utility prices 'way up) I can't complain the 2026 rate for my wife's memory care residence is up 8.6% - but that's another $1K/mo so I'm going thru my Patreon & other monthly optional costs to cut as much as possible (cute Zoe just cost $1K for tests).