Grumpy 4 Lyfe
@grumpysmurf.bsky.social
aspirationally chill af, but also? try Dr. Pepper, not me, cause it gets messy | occasionally repost nsfw stuff, so be grown, and be grown up about it
The gal behind the counter gave me a funny look when I took this picture. But I said, “ I do apothecary stuff, so I’m jealous of your set up.” I showed her a roller ball I had made. She “ooo”’d over my fragrance combo and I thanked her for indulging me. And that’s Friday so far.
February 6, 2026 at 4:18 PM
The gal behind the counter gave me a funny look when I took this picture. But I said, “ I do apothecary stuff, so I’m jealous of your set up.” I showed her a roller ball I had made. She “ooo”’d over my fragrance combo and I thanked her for indulging me. And that’s Friday so far.
These days that must be gotten through — wherein I have even a whisper of the thought ‘I’ll think about that tomorrow’ — are what I have come to call my “Scarlett O’Hara” days. Dramatic? Me?
February 5, 2026 at 3:45 PM
These days that must be gotten through — wherein I have even a whisper of the thought ‘I’ll think about that tomorrow’ — are what I have come to call my “Scarlett O’Hara” days. Dramatic? Me?
Called out of work because I’m exhausted and the apothecary is screaming at me, “you’re behind with me, too!” (I am trying not to listen.)
February 4, 2026 at 8:11 PM
Called out of work because I’m exhausted and the apothecary is screaming at me, “you’re behind with me, too!” (I am trying not to listen.)
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Some of my art will be in this issue 😱😱😱👏👏😍😍
Excited to finally reveal that I will be writing an exclusive Star Wars short story, featuring a new character of my own creation, for the penultimate issue of Star Wars Insider, issue 236, out February 24, 2026! Thanks to @msiglain.bsky.social, Brett Rector, and Chris Cooper for the opportunity!
February 2, 2026 at 6:09 AM
Some of my art will be in this issue 😱😱😱👏👏😍😍
Beer before evensong
February 1, 2026 at 9:12 PM
Beer before evensong
I am in trouble. The cutest bear *ever* has started attending at Jesus Factory #2, and if he flirts with me I’m gonna be out of a job.
February 1, 2026 at 8:56 PM
I am in trouble. The cutest bear *ever* has started attending at Jesus Factory #2, and if he flirts with me I’m gonna be out of a job.
Just saw that I wasn’t following someone I was supposed to be following.
Sorry if my fat fingers hurt anyone’s feelings. It was not on purpose! I’ll do a quick check later, but let me know if you’ve already noticed, and I’ll fix it.
Sorry if my fat fingers hurt anyone’s feelings. It was not on purpose! I’ll do a quick check later, but let me know if you’ve already noticed, and I’ll fix it.
February 1, 2026 at 1:17 PM
Just saw that I wasn’t following someone I was supposed to be following.
Sorry if my fat fingers hurt anyone’s feelings. It was not on purpose! I’ll do a quick check later, but let me know if you’ve already noticed, and I’ll fix it.
Sorry if my fat fingers hurt anyone’s feelings. It was not on purpose! I’ll do a quick check later, but let me know if you’ve already noticed, and I’ll fix it.
February is when I start questioning if I’m really a winter person or not…
February 1, 2026 at 1:13 PM
February is when I start questioning if I’m really a winter person or not…
Repeats to myself: "someone not being able to articulate *their* problem is not *your* problem, GP."
January 27, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Repeats to myself: "someone not being able to articulate *their* problem is not *your* problem, GP."
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Finally got a pound of shea butter, so I’m going to give “beard balm” a go.
Pick Frankincense OR Sandalwood + one of these:
Cedar wood (this is ubiquitous in men’s grooming spaces)
Vetiver
Leather accord
Pine
Clove
Sea Salt accord
What do you think?
Pick Frankincense OR Sandalwood + one of these:
Cedar wood (this is ubiquitous in men’s grooming spaces)
Vetiver
Leather accord
Pine
Clove
Sea Salt accord
What do you think?
January 26, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Finally got a pound of shea butter, so I’m going to give “beard balm” a go.
Pick Frankincense OR Sandalwood + one of these:
Cedar wood (this is ubiquitous in men’s grooming spaces)
Vetiver
Leather accord
Pine
Clove
Sea Salt accord
What do you think?
Pick Frankincense OR Sandalwood + one of these:
Cedar wood (this is ubiquitous in men’s grooming spaces)
Vetiver
Leather accord
Pine
Clove
Sea Salt accord
What do you think?
If you can believe it, I still need a few more jars for my resins for @holy-odours.bsky.social
These contain various kinds of copals, frankincense, myrrh, and benzoin. (And sandalwood chips, of course. Technically not a resin, but still tree-stuff.)
These contain various kinds of copals, frankincense, myrrh, and benzoin. (And sandalwood chips, of course. Technically not a resin, but still tree-stuff.)
January 21, 2026 at 1:42 AM
If you can believe it, I still need a few more jars for my resins for @holy-odours.bsky.social
These contain various kinds of copals, frankincense, myrrh, and benzoin. (And sandalwood chips, of course. Technically not a resin, but still tree-stuff.)
These contain various kinds of copals, frankincense, myrrh, and benzoin. (And sandalwood chips, of course. Technically not a resin, but still tree-stuff.)
I think a *really* hot guy was just flirting with me on the train? But I find it difficult to believe that he was flirting *with me*, because this is what I look like during my commute. People that hot don’t catch feelings for 1/4 of a mid-at-best face lol
January 21, 2026 at 12:33 AM
I think a *really* hot guy was just flirting with me on the train? But I find it difficult to believe that he was flirting *with me*, because this is what I look like during my commute. People that hot don’t catch feelings for 1/4 of a mid-at-best face lol
The people who still have imagination left in this time are our most valuable resource.
January 19, 2026 at 2:51 PM
The people who still have imagination left in this time are our most valuable resource.
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I made an oil I was working on too complex for the beard, which was its intended use, but probably just right as an oil for anointing icons.
January 12, 2026 at 4:30 PM
I made an oil I was working on too complex for the beard, which was its intended use, but probably just right as an oil for anointing icons.
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Some really important reflections here....
Today at Meeting it was said that the revolutionary insight of Quakerism is that there is "that of God in everyone," meaning we even have to love people like Prince Andrew. I've heard Quakers say this kind of thing before, but think think they are mistake for a number of reasons... 1/
January 11, 2026 at 8:47 PM
Some really important reflections here....
Blessing before our deacon’s sabbatical
January 11, 2026 at 5:41 PM
Blessing before our deacon’s sabbatical
The poinsettias are holding up surprisingly well in the chapel considering that I doubt they’ve been watered 2x since Christmas Day lol
January 7, 2026 at 7:25 PM
The poinsettias are holding up surprisingly well in the chapel considering that I doubt they’ve been watered 2x since Christmas Day lol
I know flexibility is an indicator of good health (and that one ought to strive to practice it).
I also know that having good health requires care, and, living here, I am allowed none.
SO. Fuck you to anyone or anything trying to get me to be more flexible right now. Address systems. Not me.
I also know that having good health requires care, and, living here, I am allowed none.
SO. Fuck you to anyone or anything trying to get me to be more flexible right now. Address systems. Not me.
January 7, 2026 at 5:07 PM
I know flexibility is an indicator of good health (and that one ought to strive to practice it).
I also know that having good health requires care, and, living here, I am allowed none.
SO. Fuck you to anyone or anything trying to get me to be more flexible right now. Address systems. Not me.
I also know that having good health requires care, and, living here, I am allowed none.
SO. Fuck you to anyone or anything trying to get me to be more flexible right now. Address systems. Not me.
Because I had a door I could close today, I felt significantly less surveilled. Consequently, ironically they got more work out of me because I didn’t rush home like I usually do to escape prying eyes.
January 7, 2026 at 12:34 AM
Because I had a door I could close today, I felt significantly less surveilled. Consequently, ironically they got more work out of me because I didn’t rush home like I usually do to escape prying eyes.
Super excited that I get to move offices today at Jesus Factory #2! (This one has a door!)
January 6, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Super excited that I get to move offices today at Jesus Factory #2! (This one has a door!)
My house is so drafty, and this cold is relentless!
January 4, 2026 at 12:50 PM
My house is so drafty, and this cold is relentless!
I'm busy for a few hours.
December 28, 2025 at 11:05 PM
I'm busy for a few hours.
One service? (That’s essentially a carol-sing…) Done in an hour?
Why can’t it be “low Sunday” every week lol
Why can’t it be “low Sunday” every week lol
December 28, 2025 at 5:18 PM
One service? (That’s essentially a carol-sing…) Done in an hour?
Why can’t it be “low Sunday” every week lol
Why can’t it be “low Sunday” every week lol
Lincoln Park, you old so-and-so…
December 27, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Lincoln Park, you old so-and-so…