Aaron - Cold Nose Warm Heart - Olson
@paddle2paddle.bsky.social
Dad, nurse, poor ukulele player, want to paddle all of the lakes, bake and eat all the sweets, ride my bike fast, run not as fast, losing at table tennis to my kids. Anti-fascist. Anti-racist.
Pinned
In our house, we play pinochle, but got tired with teams being Mom and Thomas vs Dad and James. Now we each come up with compatible parts of speech. In tonight's game, the Micro Hampsters are beating the Apocolyptic Horse Flies.
4000 unread emails! Do I get some kind of prize?
Remember back in the 20th century when getting a single email was exciting? Why am I not 4000% as excited this morning as I was in 1996?
Remember back in the 20th century when getting a single email was exciting? Why am I not 4000% as excited this morning as I was in 1996?
February 11, 2026 at 2:18 PM
4000 unread emails! Do I get some kind of prize?
Remember back in the 20th century when getting a single email was exciting? Why am I not 4000% as excited this morning as I was in 1996?
Remember back in the 20th century when getting a single email was exciting? Why am I not 4000% as excited this morning as I was in 1996?
While observing ICE today, I am pretty sure that they noticed me. There are many people that are at much greater risk than I am, but my heart was racing as I watched them driving ahead of me, matching my lane changes from behind them.
Still waiting for my protester pay. I need a raise.
Still waiting for my protester pay. I need a raise.
February 11, 2026 at 4:44 AM
While observing ICE today, I am pretty sure that they noticed me. There are many people that are at much greater risk than I am, but my heart was racing as I watched them driving ahead of me, matching my lane changes from behind them.
Still waiting for my protester pay. I need a raise.
Still waiting for my protester pay. I need a raise.
Age verification?
I voted for Walter Mondale in my classroom presidential election.
I voted for Walter Mondale in my classroom presidential election.
Age verification? Y'all, I still write checks.
I also deposit freelancer income by dropping the check into those pneumatic tubes at the bank and then I get a sucker from the teller when they send the deposit slip back. 10/10 fully recommend pneumatic tube transactions.
I also deposit freelancer income by dropping the check into those pneumatic tubes at the bank and then I get a sucker from the teller when they send the deposit slip back. 10/10 fully recommend pneumatic tube transactions.
Age verification? I first got online in 7th grade through AOL dial-up a/s/l
February 10, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Age verification?
I voted for Walter Mondale in my classroom presidential election.
I voted for Walter Mondale in my classroom presidential election.
The 12 year-old wanted to make a 3-layer chocolate cake for mom while she is having a spa weekend with friends. He then says, "I know we probably don't have time, but I kind of want to make Super Bowl sugar cookies for tomorrow, too." The kid is so generous and lifts my heavy spirits.
February 7, 2026 at 9:52 PM
The 12 year-old wanted to make a 3-layer chocolate cake for mom while she is having a spa weekend with friends. He then says, "I know we probably don't have time, but I kind of want to make Super Bowl sugar cookies for tomorrow, too." The kid is so generous and lifts my heavy spirits.
Loot that drops after defeating me:
socks with a pattern of fairies on them
pile of undealt with mail
1 sparkly d20
stethoscope holster
socks with a pattern of fairies on them
pile of undealt with mail
1 sparkly d20
stethoscope holster
Loot that drops after defeating me:
4 cups of coffee
The ability to spew fireballs
anxiety wrath (source of fireballs)
4 apple pies 🥧 🥧 🥧 🥧
4 cups of coffee
The ability to spew fireballs
anxiety wrath (source of fireballs)
4 apple pies 🥧 🥧 🥧 🥧
Loot that drops after defeating me:
- whistles
- zines
- a Nikon FM2n and a Canon 5D Mark III
- anger
- whistles
- zines
- a Nikon FM2n and a Canon 5D Mark III
- anger
February 7, 2026 at 9:49 PM
Loot that drops after defeating me:
socks with a pattern of fairies on them
pile of undealt with mail
1 sparkly d20
stethoscope holster
socks with a pattern of fairies on them
pile of undealt with mail
1 sparkly d20
stethoscope holster
I've been doing mobile #ICE patrolling for a few weeks now. It is rare that I go out wheen I don't have to pull over for a moment to cry, simply because I feel like I need to out protecting my fellow Minnesotans from our government.
#Minnesota
#SaintPaul
#Minneapolis
#ITMFA
#FuckICE
#Minnesota
#SaintPaul
#Minneapolis
#ITMFA
#FuckICE
February 5, 2026 at 10:12 PM
I've been doing mobile #ICE patrolling for a few weeks now. It is rare that I go out wheen I don't have to pull over for a moment to cry, simply because I feel like I need to out protecting my fellow Minnesotans from our government.
#Minnesota
#SaintPaul
#Minneapolis
#ITMFA
#FuckICE
#Minnesota
#SaintPaul
#Minneapolis
#ITMFA
#FuckICE
February 3, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Cultural and regional differences can be subtle. The proper way to say goodby to people in #Minnesota is, "Stay warm out there, and fuck #ICE."
February 1, 2026 at 10:12 PM
Cultural and regional differences can be subtle. The proper way to say goodby to people in #Minnesota is, "Stay warm out there, and fuck #ICE."
Teaching my youngest how to knead bread and do the windowpane test.
Love people and make them (and teach them how to make) tasty food.
Love people and make them (and teach them how to make) tasty food.
January 31, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Teaching my youngest how to knead bread and do the windowpane test.
Love people and make them (and teach them how to make) tasty food.
Love people and make them (and teach them how to make) tasty food.
5 jobs I've had
- Sandwich Artist (4 times)
- Can lid inspector
- Driver of Ford Explorers for ~100 yards at a time
- Social studies teacher
- Transplant nurse
- Sandwich Artist (4 times)
- Can lid inspector
- Driver of Ford Explorers for ~100 yards at a time
- Social studies teacher
- Transplant nurse
5 jobs I’ve had
- Law firm clerk on long-settled Exxon Valdez case
- Temp agency placement guy
- Software salesman
- Amazon dot com Sr. Editor
- National public radio host (but not National Public Radio host)
- Law firm clerk on long-settled Exxon Valdez case
- Temp agency placement guy
- Software salesman
- Amazon dot com Sr. Editor
- National public radio host (but not National Public Radio host)
5 Jobs I've had
Drain tile installer
Sports photographer
Typesetter
Web developer
Content strategist
Drain tile installer
Sports photographer
Typesetter
Web developer
Content strategist
January 30, 2026 at 1:20 AM
5 jobs I've had
- Sandwich Artist (4 times)
- Can lid inspector
- Driver of Ford Explorers for ~100 yards at a time
- Social studies teacher
- Transplant nurse
- Sandwich Artist (4 times)
- Can lid inspector
- Driver of Ford Explorers for ~100 yards at a time
- Social studies teacher
- Transplant nurse
I've worked 6 out of the last 7 days, 4 as charge nurse. Admits, discharges, transfers, surgicals, unstable vitals, staffing, rounds, evaluating patients, providing support and care for patients and staff alike... I'm exhausted. Nothing more. No big message. Just tired. #nursing
January 29, 2026 at 11:12 PM
I've worked 6 out of the last 7 days, 4 as charge nurse. Admits, discharges, transfers, surgicals, unstable vitals, staffing, rounds, evaluating patients, providing support and care for patients and staff alike... I'm exhausted. Nothing more. No big message. Just tired. #nursing
Loved the final of @onlyconnectquiz.bsky.social. Great quizzing! But, following week after week of Paradise Lost before the credits, I was really hoping for a series-long set up to a Michael Portillo punchline from @vcorenmitchell.bsky.social at the end of the show.
January 28, 2026 at 2:19 AM
Loved the final of @onlyconnectquiz.bsky.social. Great quizzing! But, following week after week of Paradise Lost before the credits, I was really hoping for a series-long set up to a Michael Portillo punchline from @vcorenmitchell.bsky.social at the end of the show.
Deleting Signal now that I know it's compromised. Find me on soup can with string.
Deleting Signal now that I know it's compromised. Find me on ICQ.
Deleting Signal now that I know it's compromised. Find me on Neopets
January 27, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Deleting Signal now that I know it's compromised. Find me on soup can with string.
I would like it noted that my dentist said that I should floss more. Know what I did today? I flossed. Willingly.
Today is a day of growth. Maybe I'll even floss again in the next six months.
Today is a day of growth. Maybe I'll even floss again in the next six months.
January 23, 2026 at 3:44 AM
I would like it noted that my dentist said that I should floss more. Know what I did today? I flossed. Willingly.
Today is a day of growth. Maybe I'll even floss again in the next six months.
Today is a day of growth. Maybe I'll even floss again in the next six months.
Hey, new #ICE friends. Did you know that mail boxes actually start to taste kind of sweet when the temperature drops below ~3 degrees f?
January 22, 2026 at 1:47 PM
Hey, new #ICE friends. Did you know that mail boxes actually start to taste kind of sweet when the temperature drops below ~3 degrees f?
Dear JSA, I would like to propose that any #sumo wrestler be allowed to take off one full tournament due to injury without losing rank. The current rules are terrible for career tenure.
January 19, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Dear JSA, I would like to propose that any #sumo wrestler be allowed to take off one full tournament due to injury without losing rank. The current rules are terrible for career tenure.
No new pictures.
Where are you at, mentally?
Where are you at, mentally?
January 19, 2026 at 4:23 AM
No new pictures.
Where are you at, mentally?
Where are you at, mentally?
Dear Gonoyama. Stop slapping so much. Now I like you less than I did before... which wasn't a lot, but the like-o-meter is certainly lower, now. #hatsubasho2026 #sumo
Day6
M9 Gōnoyama 1-4 (L)
M7 Fujinokawa 4-1 (R)
That tenacity in the face of tenacity! And that look afterwards #hatsubasho2026
M9 Gōnoyama 1-4 (L)
M7 Fujinokawa 4-1 (R)
That tenacity in the face of tenacity! And that look afterwards #hatsubasho2026
January 18, 2026 at 3:47 AM
Dear Gonoyama. Stop slapping so much. Now I like you less than I did before... which wasn't a lot, but the like-o-meter is certainly lower, now. #hatsubasho2026 #sumo
Who is this big white guy, and what did he do with the old Shishi? 5-2, one off the lead? His feet are still kind of all over the place, but isn't the shambling mountain that we've seen the last few tournaments.
#sumo
#sumo
Day7
M11 Chiyoshōma 2-4 (L)
M14 Shishi 4-2 (R)
Quite a fight considering Chiyoshōma hurt his back 2 days ago falling flat on the tawara #hatsubasho2026
M11 Chiyoshōma 2-4 (L)
M14 Shishi 4-2 (R)
Quite a fight considering Chiyoshōma hurt his back 2 days ago falling flat on the tawara #hatsubasho2026
January 17, 2026 at 2:38 PM
Who is this big white guy, and what did he do with the old Shishi? 5-2, one off the lead? His feet are still kind of all over the place, but isn't the shambling mountain that we've seen the last few tournaments.
#sumo
#sumo
Getting ready to learn about community patrol. With the remote possibility of being out in the cold for a long time, I wanted to put running tights on under my jeans. Before doing so, I changed from boxers into briefs.
My wife laughed, and now forevermore, briefs shall be known as Action Underwear
My wife laughed, and now forevermore, briefs shall be known as Action Underwear
January 17, 2026 at 3:35 AM
Getting ready to learn about community patrol. With the remote possibility of being out in the cold for a long time, I wanted to put running tights on under my jeans. Before doing so, I changed from boxers into briefs.
My wife laughed, and now forevermore, briefs shall be known as Action Underwear
My wife laughed, and now forevermore, briefs shall be known as Action Underwear