Jordan
@jordansbrock.bsky.social
She/her. UglyDog, author, fangirl, dog mom, gamer, queer.
Bad post-chemo recovery day, but Aleya is adorable. And muddy. Oh my god so much mud.
November 25, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Bad post-chemo recovery day, but Aleya is adorable. And muddy. Oh my god so much mud.
Everything I eat since Sunday morning has tasted like cardboard, including bottled water.
November 24, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Everything I eat since Sunday morning has tasted like cardboard, including bottled water.
We got cold cuts but forgot rolls, so it’s time to break glass in case of emergency. Or, rather, open book!
We don’t have lard, but I remembered I have bacon grease, so I’m trying that instead of butter. It’s currently softening to room temp. Progress report after I catch my breath snd ret lunch!
We don’t have lard, but I remembered I have bacon grease, so I’m trying that instead of butter. It’s currently softening to room temp. Progress report after I catch my breath snd ret lunch!
November 22, 2025 at 6:31 PM
We got cold cuts but forgot rolls, so it’s time to break glass in case of emergency. Or, rather, open book!
We don’t have lard, but I remembered I have bacon grease, so I’m trying that instead of butter. It’s currently softening to room temp. Progress report after I catch my breath snd ret lunch!
We don’t have lard, but I remembered I have bacon grease, so I’m trying that instead of butter. It’s currently softening to room temp. Progress report after I catch my breath snd ret lunch!
November 22, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Hey #UglyDogs! It’s time to celebrate with one (two!) of our own.
Want to know the best way to celebrate?
Want to know the best way to celebrate?
💗22 years today - my how time flies. We’re really putting that “for better or worse, in sickness and heath” bit to the test lately 🥰
November 22, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Hey #UglyDogs! It’s time to celebrate with one (two!) of our own.
Want to know the best way to celebrate?
Want to know the best way to celebrate?
Random #crochet tip!
Having trouble getting your hook into a tight loop? Use a needle.
Here, I have to crochet the next stitches in the BLO (back loop only). Since I already crocheted FLO (feont loop only), the stitches are super tight.
Having trouble getting your hook into a tight loop? Use a needle.
Here, I have to crochet the next stitches in the BLO (back loop only). Since I already crocheted FLO (feont loop only), the stitches are super tight.
November 22, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Random #crochet tip!
Having trouble getting your hook into a tight loop? Use a needle.
Here, I have to crochet the next stitches in the BLO (back loop only). Since I already crocheted FLO (feont loop only), the stitches are super tight.
Having trouble getting your hook into a tight loop? Use a needle.
Here, I have to crochet the next stitches in the BLO (back loop only). Since I already crocheted FLO (feont loop only), the stitches are super tight.
Have you all seen this, #UglyDogs? What a gorgeous pupper!
A very good boy! 🐾🐕😍
An amazing c. 3,400 year-old ancient Egyptian dog carved from ivory. This leaping dog opens and closes its mouth as if barking by using a lever below its chest.
The Met 📷 by me
#Archaeology
An amazing c. 3,400 year-old ancient Egyptian dog carved from ivory. This leaping dog opens and closes its mouth as if barking by using a lever below its chest.
The Met 📷 by me
#Archaeology
November 22, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Have you all seen this, #UglyDogs? What a gorgeous pupper!
Kind of a rough night here. I needed my anti-nausea meds, and Cal needed the big migraine meds. Going to try for early sleep.
I didn’t get the Avastin today - only the two regular chemo infusions - so I expected to be feeling better. Oops?
I didn’t get the Avastin today - only the two regular chemo infusions - so I expected to be feeling better. Oops?
I’m feeling good - energetic, even - but we got home a little while ago, and all I want to do is watch baking competitions and maybe nap for a few hours.
Also, my port hurts. It stings where the needle went in and aches everywhere else.
Also, my port hurts. It stings where the needle went in and aches everywhere else.
I’m getting my last pre-surgery chemo, and the doc stopped by to talk and look at my incisions. The incision isn’t infected (the slight discharge is normal) but the great news is my bloodwork two days ago showed ALMOST NORMAL NUMBERS!
November 22, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Kind of a rough night here. I needed my anti-nausea meds, and Cal needed the big migraine meds. Going to try for early sleep.
I didn’t get the Avastin today - only the two regular chemo infusions - so I expected to be feeling better. Oops?
I didn’t get the Avastin today - only the two regular chemo infusions - so I expected to be feeling better. Oops?
I’m feeling good - energetic, even - but we got home a little while ago, and all I want to do is watch baking competitions and maybe nap for a few hours.
Also, my port hurts. It stings where the needle went in and aches everywhere else.
Also, my port hurts. It stings where the needle went in and aches everywhere else.
I’m getting my last pre-surgery chemo, and the doc stopped by to talk and look at my incisions. The incision isn’t infected (the slight discharge is normal) but the great news is my bloodwork two days ago showed ALMOST NORMAL NUMBERS!
News! The chemo is working great and my numbers are improving, so my surgery is tentatively set for Dec 15, ten days after my birthday. I’m looking at an extended stay in the hospital (without dogs, woe!) and a long recovery at home.
November 21, 2025 at 7:07 PM
I’m feeling good - energetic, even - but we got home a little while ago, and all I want to do is watch baking competitions and maybe nap for a few hours.
Also, my port hurts. It stings where the needle went in and aches everywhere else.
Also, my port hurts. It stings where the needle went in and aches everywhere else.
My very f’d up aunt from the very f’d up side of my family told me, when I wasn’t even yet a teen, I HAD to forgive her, or the misdeeds she’d committed would instead become mine.
She was so incredibly wrong.
I haven’t forgiven any of them.
She was so incredibly wrong.
I haven’t forgiven any of them.
💯 As I say in my book, not only is it a trauma fact that one can heal wo forgiving, but Jewish law doesn’t require the harmed party to forgive their harmdoer— ded if they don’t do EVERY step of repentance
& if the harm is trauma-level, as I read the sources, there’s no obligation, even if they do.
& if the harm is trauma-level, as I read the sources, there’s no obligation, even if they do.
Today’s concept of “forgiveness” is pushed on survivors of SA, DV, or other abuse as the only way to “move on” and heal from their trauma. This is nothing but patriarchal garbage. You can survive and thrive without “forgiving” those who have caused you trauma.
November 21, 2025 at 6:21 PM
My very f’d up aunt from the very f’d up side of my family told me, when I wasn’t even yet a teen, I HAD to forgive her, or the misdeeds she’d committed would instead become mine.
She was so incredibly wrong.
I haven’t forgiven any of them.
She was so incredibly wrong.
I haven’t forgiven any of them.
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Google has started automatically opting you in to let it read your stuff to train AI. You need to turn this off in SEVERAL places in your settings (not just for Gmail), if you want to maintain privacy and confidentiality.
www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
Gmail can read your emails and attachments to train its AI, unless you opt out
A new Gmail update may allow Google to use your private messages and attachments for AI training. Here's how to turn it off.
www.malwarebytes.com
November 21, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Google has started automatically opting you in to let it read your stuff to train AI. You need to turn this off in SEVERAL places in your settings (not just for Gmail), if you want to maintain privacy and confidentiality.
www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
Spotted at Rock Creek Park.
Al this little pair needs is a flaming cyber truck at their feet and another one - not yet ablaze - in the distance, pointed out by the rider as their next target.
Al this little pair needs is a flaming cyber truck at their feet and another one - not yet ablaze - in the distance, pointed out by the rider as their next target.
November 21, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Spotted at Rock Creek Park.
Al this little pair needs is a flaming cyber truck at their feet and another one - not yet ablaze - in the distance, pointed out by the rider as their next target.
Al this little pair needs is a flaming cyber truck at their feet and another one - not yet ablaze - in the distance, pointed out by the rider as their next target.
I forgot to post this, but look what @ravenmae.bsky.social made! It’s a magnetic-closure locket with one of Aleya’s baby teeth, a magical unicorn gift from Kieran, and a little knot of Bucky’s fur I pulled off a fleece jacket in my closet. ❤️
November 21, 2025 at 3:18 PM
I forgot to post this, but look what @ravenmae.bsky.social made! It’s a magnetic-closure locket with one of Aleya’s baby teeth, a magical unicorn gift from Kieran, and a little knot of Bucky’s fur I pulled off a fleece jacket in my closet. ❤️
The view from my seat. 🤣
November 21, 2025 at 1:48 PM
The view from my seat. 🤣
I’m getting my last pre-surgery chemo, and the doc stopped by to talk and look at my incisions. The incision isn’t infected (the slight discharge is normal) but the great news is my bloodwork two days ago showed ALMOST NORMAL NUMBERS!
News! The chemo is working great and my numbers are improving, so my surgery is tentatively set for Dec 15, ten days after my birthday. I’m looking at an extended stay in the hospital (without dogs, woe!) and a long recovery at home.
November 21, 2025 at 1:44 PM
I’m getting my last pre-surgery chemo, and the doc stopped by to talk and look at my incisions. The incision isn’t infected (the slight discharge is normal) but the great news is my bloodwork two days ago showed ALMOST NORMAL NUMBERS!
Logged into the Walter Reed guest network. This was the first thing that came up.
November 21, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Logged into the Walter Reed guest network. This was the first thing that came up.
Inevitably, Xena decides she MUST go out right when I’m putting on my shoes and getting ready to leave.
November 20, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Inevitably, Xena decides she MUST go out right when I’m putting on my shoes and getting ready to leave.
The screaming starlings are back.
November 20, 2025 at 3:25 PM
The screaming starlings are back.
Anyone familiar with making a mold and cast buttons for clothing?
I want to make multiple copies of a metal button, embossed with a centaur archer, about 1.5” diameter with a loop attachment on the back.
Looking for specific product recommendations for the mold and replica material.
I want to make multiple copies of a metal button, embossed with a centaur archer, about 1.5” diameter with a loop attachment on the back.
Looking for specific product recommendations for the mold and replica material.
November 20, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Anyone familiar with making a mold and cast buttons for clothing?
I want to make multiple copies of a metal button, embossed with a centaur archer, about 1.5” diameter with a loop attachment on the back.
Looking for specific product recommendations for the mold and replica material.
I want to make multiple copies of a metal button, embossed with a centaur archer, about 1.5” diameter with a loop attachment on the back.
Looking for specific product recommendations for the mold and replica material.
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It is ridiculous how flat borzois can get.
November 20, 2025 at 2:28 PM
It is ridiculous how flat borzois can get.