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Jay the Ent-Larch

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nonbinary mystical forest cryptid & merwrangler with Orange Cat Energy (they/them) blogging at runninginmyhead.com header commission: https://catawampuspress.com

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Jay the Ent-Larch @entlarchjay.bsky.social · Oct 22

I’m the notetaker at the TTRPG tables I’m involved with, and I’ve written most of our stories up and posted them online (with permission). Here’s a thread of links if you’re so inclined!

Jay the Ent-Larch @entlarchjay.bsky.social · Oct 19

Bryn (gnome cleric of Oghma) was my first D&D character. It’s a trope that we work through trauma with our PCs, but she was the one I played as I was coming out to society as nonbinary while simultaneously leaving a controlling religious environment.

chronicles-of-hilan.fandom.com/wiki/The_Boo...

A female gnome stands against a yellow background, dressed in a stunning, autumn-themed gown. The bodice is detailed with gold and reddish-brown patterns, resembling leaves and branches, while ribbons flow from her shoulders. The skirt of the dress transitions from a deep, warm orange to a glowing pale yellow at the hem, sprinkled with delicate petal-like accents. She has dark skin and long white hair styled in a thick braid, topped with a crown of fall flowers. Her expression is serene as she extends one hand in a welcoming gesture, embodying the essence of the autumn season.

Art commissioned from @dualomniblades

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Jay the Ent-Larch @entlarchjay.bsky.social · 15h

jackets and hats - you know the ones - worn by folks playing trumpet and sax

Jay the Ent-Larch @entlarchjay.bsky.social · 15h

Somehow I do not the the Archdiocese of Indianapolis is calling me to resolve a declined Amazon transaction

Screenshot of a text message alert reading “A purchase was declined for $122 at amazon.com press one if you recognize” and underneath a Google search showing the number belongs to the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, Office of Catholic Schools

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Jay the Ent-Larch @entlarchjay.bsky.social · 16h

It’s from aldi

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Jay the Ent-Larch @entlarchjay.bsky.social · 19h

It’s raining outside but inside I have mushroom and truffle tortellini (from a box) and garlic bread (also from a box) and a fireplace DVD for ambiance and I’m snuggling into some soft warm blankets for the evening

Two pieces of garlic “Texas toast” next to tri-colored tortellini in a mushroom and truffle sauce served in a shallow red bowl

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Jay the Ent-Larch @entlarchjay.bsky.social · 1d

Just for fun, I try the machine one more time - and it goes through. I try the second machine - and it goes through.

couple this experience with my general sense of “stay inside tonight because things are weird” and I am more than slightly unsettled

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Jay the Ent-Larch @entlarchjay.bsky.social · 1d

I use their “online chat” which says there are no declines and suggests paying a different way (it’s a swipe only machine) or replacing my card (which won’t help two loads of wet laundry).

I tell the chat it’s not very helpful and that I’m ending the conversation.

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Jay the Ent-Larch @entlarchjay.bsky.social · 1d

So I’m at the laundromat moving my clothes into the dryer. My card declines. It declines at another machine. It declines at the washer I’ve just emptied. I go online because you never know - and I have plenty of funds.

In total it’s declines about six times.

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Jay the Ent-Larch @entlarchjay.bsky.social · 2d

The good news: the baked beans I made overnight look fantastic

The bad news: I spilled an entire pot of water on the floor trying to make my tea as I headed out the door for work, necessitating three towels to clean up.

Looks like I’m doing laundry tonight.

a pot of homemade baked beans, made overnight in a slow cooker.

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Jay the Ent-Larch @entlarchjay.bsky.social · 1d

ah yes, right around the time I started being able to actually be myself

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Jay the Ent-Larch @entlarchjay.bsky.social · 1d

that I did!

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Jay the Ent-Larch @entlarchjay.bsky.social · 2d

you can has beans with no folding of towels

Jay the Ent-Larch @entlarchjay.bsky.social · 2d

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Jay the Ent-Larch @entlarchjay.bsky.social · 2d

runoff election for mayor since no candidate received over 50% of the vote in the general election (which I also voted in)

Jay the Ent-Larch @entlarchjay.bsky.social · 2d

Nice!

Jay the Ent-Larch @entlarchjay.bsky.social · 2d

I mean that’s what it looks like to me. I guess we’ll see if they have Christmas ones or not . . .

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Jay the Ent-Larch @entlarchjay.bsky.social · 2d

This week’s blog post, which I guess looks kind like an advertisement but is just me being excited about the seasonal shape of a chicken nugget (with lots of other things too)

Jay the Ent-Larch @entlarchjay.bsky.social · 2d

Eat the Spooky Nuggets

Happy Sunday, my friends. I know it’s a lot later than usual, but you know how some days just get away from you and before you know it the sun is going down? Yeah, it’s been that kind of a day - but now let’s settle in and pour a drink and have a chat.

runninginmyhead.com

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Jay the Ent-Larch @entlarchjay.bsky.social · 2d

Eat the Spooky Nuggets

runninginmyhead.com

Jay the Ent-Larch @entlarchjay.bsky.social · 3d

Mixing a teaspoon of all the spices in my cabinet and calling it “all spice”

Jay the Ent-Larch @entlarchjay.bsky.social · 3d

I’m having a good day so far despite my back insisting that I should not move. I’ve made a batch of sweet tea, emptied the dishwasher, and got caught up on my journaling.

A little later on I’ll probably write a blog post.

How are you all doing today?

Jay the Ent-Larch @entlarchjay.bsky.social · 3d

I am jealous

Jay the Ent-Larch @entlarchjay.bsky.social · 3d

I realized I’ve almost filled my first journal. I have so many notebooks that I never wrote in because I didn’t think what I wrote would be good enough. Well about two years ago I resolved to write something - anything - and use the “nice china” as they say - and I have!

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Jay the Ent-Larch @entlarchjay.bsky.social · 4d

Good Morning, Honest and Kitty

I hope the clocks changing hasn’t disturbed too much of the schedule

Token 1: Time to Say Goodbye by Andre Bocelli and Sarah Brightman

youtu.be/M3mdHmhI3cs

Time To Say Goodbye

YouTube video by Sarah Brightman - Topic

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Jay the Ent-Larch @entlarchjay.bsky.social · 4d

Dang I almost missed it but this is the seventh anniversary of @scalzi.com complimenting my apple pie

the title page of John Scalzi’s “the consuming fire” signed to Jay and reading “you brought pie!”

John Scalzi confirming the pie was exquisite

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Jay the Ent-Larch @entlarchjay.bsky.social · 4d

I like that I am setting boundaries, and the while keeping them takes work, it also means I’ve been happier than ever before

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Jay the Ent-Larch @entlarchjay.bsky.social · 4d

I’ll celebrate with a cranberry vodka

Jay the Ent-Larch @entlarchjay.bsky.social · 4d

Have you seen it before?

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