Arkadija
@arkadija.bsky.social
30-something Minnesotan trans woman.
she/her
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Russian bookstore - shelves full of Stephen King. 100% accurate.
February 13, 2026 at 9:14 PM
Russian bookstore - shelves full of Stephen King. 100% accurate.
People always over-estimate how much "rare" coins are worth. A 2025 penny might be worth more than 1c in a few years, but I wouldn't expect it to go over 5c for a long time. That's a far cry from the 20c these scammers are charging.
February 7, 2026 at 3:12 PM
People always over-estimate how much "rare" coins are worth. A 2025 penny might be worth more than 1c in a few years, but I wouldn't expect it to go over 5c for a long time. That's a far cry from the 20c these scammers are charging.
Goodness, I forgot about that one. I must've seen it, though.
February 3, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Goodness, I forgot about that one. I must've seen it, though.
Good call, but also look beyond their website. Has the company been in the news lately? Social media activity?
January 26, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Good call, but also look beyond their website. Has the company been in the news lately? Social media activity?
Show genuine interest in the job, if you can. Employers are looking for interest, passion, confidence, availability, and technical skills - in that order.
January 26, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Show genuine interest in the job, if you can. Employers are looking for interest, passion, confidence, availability, and technical skills - in that order.
Oo, nice and warm, there!
January 24, 2026 at 2:38 PM
Oo, nice and warm, there!
2022 wasn't too bad. Supporting Ukraine helped out a lot.
January 21, 2026 at 8:07 PM
2022 wasn't too bad. Supporting Ukraine helped out a lot.
My local book store finally got me a copy of Full Bloom! It's really good so far!
January 16, 2026 at 6:29 PM
My local book store finally got me a copy of Full Bloom! It's really good so far!
Correction: She, not he
January 7, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Correction: She, not he
Nic Zapko! He's a local icon.
January 7, 2026 at 7:26 PM
Nic Zapko! He's a local icon.
Not surprised that LinkedIn is up, considering the state of the job market.
January 7, 2026 at 3:42 PM
Not surprised that LinkedIn is up, considering the state of the job market.
It's not pounds of anything, he just gave them British money.
January 7, 2026 at 2:06 PM
It's not pounds of anything, he just gave them British money.
Great news for the people of Minneota, MN (An actual town!)
December 17, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Great news for the people of Minneota, MN (An actual town!)
Just ordered my copy of Full Bloom!
December 10, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Just ordered my copy of Full Bloom!
I used to get my sours from Wild Mind, but they also closed down. Sigh.
December 6, 2025 at 5:53 PM
I used to get my sours from Wild Mind, but they also closed down. Sigh.
That's a shame. It is another sign that the craft beer boom is over and done. Glad I'll still be able to get Roselle, though, fingers crossed.
December 6, 2025 at 5:51 PM
That's a shame. It is another sign that the craft beer boom is over and done. Glad I'll still be able to get Roselle, though, fingers crossed.
Minnesota will miss you!
December 3, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Minnesota will miss you!
Guessing it's research for True Colors?
November 28, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Guessing it's research for True Colors?
You miss 100% of the shots you don't take. Worst thing they can do is say no.
November 6, 2025 at 3:57 PM
You miss 100% of the shots you don't take. Worst thing they can do is say no.
Please at least vote in local elections.
November 2, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Please at least vote in local elections.
I'm at the point where Taco Bell is a luxury.
October 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM
I'm at the point where Taco Bell is a luxury.
When your 4th book is called "Final Watch," maybe don't write two more books after that.
October 30, 2025 at 1:05 PM
When your 4th book is called "Final Watch," maybe don't write two more books after that.