Grant
@grants.bsky.social
I write the mundane, the interesting and everything in between at https://pickledokra.net
Where I go on a suburban trip to Lynnwood via the Link Light Rail—stop at the mall and more. Truly a random day.
Plus, a rant on the naming of Sound Transit stations! All on the blog where things get pickled, PickledOkra.
#blog #seattle #alderwood
Plus, a rant on the naming of Sound Transit stations! All on the blog where things get pickled, PickledOkra.
#blog #seattle #alderwood
A Random Trip to Lynnwood
I was sitting around at home after doing some job application stuff and decided to go for a trip to the Alderwood Mall, in Lynnwood to meet my mom for some lunch. It takes about 30 minutes without traffic to drive to Lynnwood from Seattle—the trip on the train and transfer to a bus for […]
pickledokra.net
February 3, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Where I go on a suburban trip to Lynnwood via the Link Light Rail—stop at the mall and more. Truly a random day.
Plus, a rant on the naming of Sound Transit stations! All on the blog where things get pickled, PickledOkra.
#blog #seattle #alderwood
Plus, a rant on the naming of Sound Transit stations! All on the blog where things get pickled, PickledOkra.
#blog #seattle #alderwood
Where I discuss Season 1, Episode 3 of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.
By far the best episode yet.
Spoilers ahead!
#akotsk #got #s1e3 #dunkandegg #asoiaf
By far the best episode yet.
Spoilers ahead!
#akotsk #got #s1e3 #dunkandegg #asoiaf
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: S1E3 Discussion
Another Sunday, another A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms! That was by far the best episode yet. I was going to say there was zero toilet humor in this episode but there definitely was, lol. I think it’s probably my least favorite part of this series, but it’s at least usually contained to one scene […]
pickledokra.net
February 2, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Where I discuss Season 1, Episode 3 of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.
By far the best episode yet.
Spoilers ahead!
#akotsk #got #s1e3 #dunkandegg #asoiaf
By far the best episode yet.
Spoilers ahead!
#akotsk #got #s1e3 #dunkandegg #asoiaf
Reposted by Grant
The Video Game Industry is in a tailspin of shittery!
So many developers have been laid off while Corporations and CEOs announce record profits. True villain material!
Help our tiny anti corp indie game studio survive and wishlist our game!! <3 […]
[Original post on mas.to]
So many developers have been laid off while Corporations and CEOs announce record profits. True villain material!
Help our tiny anti corp indie game studio survive and wishlist our game!! <3 […]
[Original post on mas.to]
February 1, 2026 at 6:43 PM
The Video Game Industry is in a tailspin of shittery!
So many developers have been laid off while Corporations and CEOs announce record profits. True villain material!
Help our tiny anti corp indie game studio survive and wishlist our game!! <3 […]
[Original post on mas.to]
So many developers have been laid off while Corporations and CEOs announce record profits. True villain material!
Help our tiny anti corp indie game studio survive and wishlist our game!! <3 […]
[Original post on mas.to]
I present to you, Okra Huntress: a roguelike.
Battle the forces of evil in the garden and save a world that has been fouled. Forces like the Auberdjinn and Radish Fool will try to stop you!
Sys requirements: Web browser, keyboard.
#indiegame
Battle the forces of evil in the garden and save a world that has been fouled. Forces like the Auberdjinn and Radish Fool will try to stop you!
Sys requirements: Web browser, keyboard.
#indiegame
PickledOkra Presents: Okra Huntress
Welcome to the landing page for Okra Huntress, click below to enter the game, read on for an explanation of Okra Huntress’ genesis… Gameplay Trailer: In Okra Huntress you play as Lady Cargotta on her quest to slay the monsters in the garden and collect okra. Her quest takes her far and wide, encountering foes […]
pickledokra.net
February 1, 2026 at 5:05 PM
I present to you, Okra Huntress: a roguelike.
Battle the forces of evil in the garden and save a world that has been fouled. Forces like the Auberdjinn and Radish Fool will try to stop you!
Sys requirements: Web browser, keyboard.
#indiegame
Battle the forces of evil in the garden and save a world that has been fouled. Forces like the Auberdjinn and Radish Fool will try to stop you!
Sys requirements: Web browser, keyboard.
#indiegame
Concluding a month of January birthday activities was a joint birthday dinner with @gameboy.bsky.social at Voilà! Bistrot.
#blog #seattle
#blog #seattle
Joint Birthday Dinner at Voilà! Bistrot
Concluding a month of January birthday activities was a joint birthday dinner at Voilà! Bistrot, a place I had never been to before in the Madison Valley. This little bistro was very cute and had a decent sized menu as well. Santos and Trent put together this reservation and we all had a great time. […]
pickledokra.net
January 31, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Concluding a month of January birthday activities was a joint birthday dinner with @gameboy.bsky.social at Voilà! Bistrot.
#blog #seattle
#blog #seattle
Reposted by Grant
Stick it to the man and Wishlist my game on Steam! 😘
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3741180/DOOMTRAIN/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3741180/DOOMTRAIN/
January 31, 2026 at 3:22 AM
Stick it to the man and Wishlist my game on Steam! 😘
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3741180/DOOMTRAIN/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3741180/DOOMTRAIN/
Finishing up my review cycle of The Farseer is Assassin's Quest. My full spoiler review within!
#rote #fantasy #booksky
#rote #fantasy #booksky
Assassin’s Quest, A Review
Finishing up my review cycle of The Farseer Trilogy is Assassin’s Quest. My full spoiler review below! Assassin’s Quest by Robin Hobb ★★★★☆ (4/5 stars) Spoilers Below—If you’ve read other books in The Realm of the Elderlings series please do not spoil them in the comments. After an exciting conclusion in Royal Assassin I wasn’t sure where the story […]
pickledokra.net
January 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Graphic design is my passion. New website logo, lol.
January 30, 2026 at 5:25 AM
Graphic design is my passion. New website logo, lol.
Reposted by Grant
Reposted by Grant
Just dropped a new DOOMTRAIN Trailer!!!!
Check it out, and wishlist the game while you are there!!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3741180/DOOMTRAIN/
Check it out, and wishlist the game while you are there!!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3741180/DOOMTRAIN/
DOOMTRAIN on Steam
Hell has gone CORPORATE! DemonCorp's evil executives force demons into eternal overtime. Armed with the powerful DOOMTRAIN, unionize Hell and free the demon workers. Build a medieval steampunk town, upgrade your train and turrets, unionize demon workers, and defeat DemonCorp's corporate overlords!
store.steampowered.com
January 29, 2026 at 8:42 PM
Just dropped a new DOOMTRAIN Trailer!!!!
Check it out, and wishlist the game while you are there!!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3741180/DOOMTRAIN/
Check it out, and wishlist the game while you are there!!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3741180/DOOMTRAIN/
Another day another slay with macOS Tahoe. It’s one thing when my MacBook Air gives me the spinning wait cursor, but another when my Mac Studio does. Super annoying ever since this update.
January 29, 2026 at 7:46 PM
Another day another slay with macOS Tahoe. It’s one thing when my MacBook Air gives me the spinning wait cursor, but another when my Mac Studio does. Super annoying ever since this update.
12saquah moment.
If you travel 20 miles southeast of Seattle in the next 11 days, you won’t find yourself in Issaquah but rather “12saquah.”
WA city renamed to honor the Seahawks before Super Bowl
www.seattletimes.com
January 29, 2026 at 5:57 PM
12saquah moment.
We had particularly great weather so I went for a stroll at Volunteer Park and managed to snap some great photos of the wildlife around the park.
#wildlifephotography #seattle
#wildlifephotography #seattle
A Stroll Around Volunteer Park
It was a really pretty day so I decided to go for a walk around Volunteer Park. I had never actually walked up the watertower, it was closed for a while but I saw it was open today I went to the top for a spectacular view of the city. There are a few ponds […]
pickledokra.net
January 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM
We had particularly great weather so I went for a stroll at Volunteer Park and managed to snap some great photos of the wildlife around the park.
#wildlifephotography #seattle
#wildlifephotography #seattle
A great article by Mike at @slyflourish.com. You don't need AI to make a D&D campaign—what is even the point? D&D is all about using your imagination!
I would be so irritated to sit down at a table and realize the DM just used an LLM to make the session.
slyflourish.com/best_llm.html
#ttrpg
I would be so irritated to sit down at a table and realize the DM just used an LLM to make the session.
slyflourish.com/best_llm.html
#ttrpg
The Best LLM for Generating RPG Stuff – Your Brain
Your brain, fueled by books and augmented with simple tools, is your best resource for preparing and running awesome tabletop roleplaying games. Many GMs and players say they find a lot of value out o...
slyflourish.com
January 28, 2026 at 7:16 PM
A great article by Mike at @slyflourish.com. You don't need AI to make a D&D campaign—what is even the point? D&D is all about using your imagination!
I would be so irritated to sit down at a table and realize the DM just used an LLM to make the session.
slyflourish.com/best_llm.html
#ttrpg
I would be so irritated to sit down at a table and realize the DM just used an LLM to make the session.
slyflourish.com/best_llm.html
#ttrpg
Where we attend the first wine club pickup party of 2026. Try saying that five times fast.
#wineclub #seattle
#wineclub #seattle
The First 2026 Wine Club Pickup
I’ve written about the wine club before, but it’s been a while—apparently last summer! We missed the autumn pickup for some reason, I think maybe we were on our way to some double booked event. Anyways, Flight is great and their pickup parties are always a great time, full of knowledgeable staff and of course […]
pickledokra.net
January 28, 2026 at 5:00 PM
That time you’re so stressed out you wake up at 3am and resign to reading for 2 hours. A slay????
January 27, 2026 at 6:29 PM
That time you’re so stressed out you wake up at 3am and resign to reading for 2 hours. A slay????
Have you ever been to the Capitol Hill Farmers Market? It's part of Seattle's excellent market system and is year round!
#farmersmarket
#farmersmarket
Capitol Hill Farmers Market
Our Sunday started off with a trip to grab some breakfast before heading to the farmers market. Despite numerous trips to Harry’s I never knew they had a cat who lived at the cafe! Her name is Heather, she’s very cute. The Capitol Hill Farmers Market is a year round market at the 1-line (and […]
pickledokra.net
January 27, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Have you ever been to the Capitol Hill Farmers Market? It's part of Seattle's excellent market system and is year round!
#farmersmarket
#farmersmarket
Where I discuss Season 1, Episode 2 of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.
We really learned something about that hedge knight, didn't we? lol.
Spoilers ahead!
#akotsk #got #s1e2 #dunkandegg #asoiaf
We really learned something about that hedge knight, didn't we? lol.
Spoilers ahead!
#akotsk #got #s1e2 #dunkandegg #asoiaf
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: S1E2 Discussion
Full spoilers ahead. Another Sunday, another A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms! It’s still so weird watching a show set in Westeros that isn’t total drama and “serious.” I mean, to be fair, Game of Thrones has its comedic moments, but nothing like this show, and of course House of the Dragon really ups the […]
pickledokra.net
January 26, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Where I discuss Season 1, Episode 2 of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.
We really learned something about that hedge knight, didn't we? lol.
Spoilers ahead!
#akotsk #got #s1e2 #dunkandegg #asoiaf
We really learned something about that hedge knight, didn't we? lol.
Spoilers ahead!
#akotsk #got #s1e2 #dunkandegg #asoiaf
Sometimes @nunivek.bsky.social and I drive to some random beach in the rain to sit in our car and read, as the raindrops pitter-patter above us. It's honestly kind of nice.
#booksky #reading #rainyday
#booksky #reading #rainyday
Rainy Day Car Reading
A habit we picked up in 2020 was driving to some remote place and reading in our car. We still do this from time to time, especially on a rainy day. The raindrops on the roof make a nice pitter-patter, and it’s kind of nice to look at. On this day we drove to the […]
pickledokra.net
January 25, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Sometimes @nunivek.bsky.social and I drive to some random beach in the rain to sit in our car and read, as the raindrops pitter-patter above us. It's honestly kind of nice.
#booksky #reading #rainyday
#booksky #reading #rainyday
Every Monday night we game digitally with our friend who lives in another state. This time we all tried out Ark Nova, published by @feuerlandspiele.bsky.social for the first time!
#arknova #ttrpg #bga
#arknova #ttrpg #bga
Trying out Ark Nova (Digitally)
Every Monday night we game digitally with our friend who lives in another state. This time we all tried out Ark Nova, published by Feuerland Spiele and designed by Mathias Wigge, for the first time! I’ve been wanting to play this game for some time, but it is a behemoth of a setup—not dissimilar to […]
pickledokra.net
January 24, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Every Monday night we game digitally with our friend who lives in another state. This time we all tried out Ark Nova, published by @feuerlandspiele.bsky.social for the first time!
#arknova #ttrpg #bga
#arknova #ttrpg #bga
Terra Mystica: Age of Innovation mome.
#boardgame
#boardgame
January 24, 2026 at 7:27 AM
Terra Mystica: Age of Innovation mome.
#boardgame
#boardgame
Reposted by Grant
Say hello to a truly connected region on March 28! The Crosslake Connection is opening two new stations and a world of new possibilities for the Eastside, Seattle and beyond. 🚊✨
Explore this highly anticipated new connection and get ready to ride! 🎉
www.soundtransit.org/crosslake
Explore this highly anticipated new connection and get ready to ride! 🎉
www.soundtransit.org/crosslake
Crosslake Connection | Sound Transit
www.soundtransit.org
January 23, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Say hello to a truly connected region on March 28! The Crosslake Connection is opening two new stations and a world of new possibilities for the Eastside, Seattle and beyond. 🚊✨
Explore this highly anticipated new connection and get ready to ride! 🎉
www.soundtransit.org/crosslake
Explore this highly anticipated new connection and get ready to ride! 🎉
www.soundtransit.org/crosslake
Reposted by Grant
MARCH 28
We're just seconds away from learning the date that the full 2 Line will finally cross Lake Washington with riders aboard.
January 23, 2026 at 6:26 PM
MARCH 28
Was this Sunday dinner over a week ago? Yes, but, here we are. LOL. Featuring amazing cupcakes from @justjustan.bsky.social!
#blog #sundaydinner
#blog #sundaydinner
A Spaghetti Sunday Dinner (And Cupcakes Too)
Was this Sunday dinner over a week ago? Yes, but, here we are. LOL. For dinner we decided to make spaghetti and meatballs—kind of basic, I know. It was pretty good though and everyone liked it. For the meatballs we always bake them in the oven to get them nice and crispy before adding to […]
pickledokra.net
January 23, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Was this Sunday dinner over a week ago? Yes, but, here we are. LOL. Featuring amazing cupcakes from @justjustan.bsky.social!
#blog #sundaydinner
#blog #sundaydinner