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Wasabi Poptart / now in my Collecting the Dole era @gothsockmonkey.bsky.social · 27m

What is your horror movie role this Halloween?

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Wasabi Poptart / now in my Collecting the Dole era @gothsockmonkey.bsky.social · 3h

"gentle milk breath"

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Darryl Mott 💀 @gamerstavernshow.com · 8h

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One of the more profound things I’ve heard recently came from a Mr. Rogers documentary. In a clip from his show, Mr. Rogers had just visited with a musician, and tells his audience that some people play music, and some people don’t, and that’s okay.

And then he said, “The important thing is to find something you feel good about doing.”

That phrasing struck me. “Something you feel good about doing”. Most people would have phrased it as “something you enjoy doing”. Or “something you’re good at doing”. But Mr. Rogers’ subtly different phrasing leads to a profoundly different connotation. “Something you feel good about doing” may not be enjoyable–people who work in hospitals or in disaster zones might not enjoy much of their day, but they probably feel good about helping people. “Something you feel good about doing“ may not be something you’re particularly good at–you may be a terrible artist by any objective standard, but if you feel good about making your art, then it’s a worthwhile endeavor. Looking for “something you feel good about doing” can help you find a truly satisfying life path.

That phrasing struck me. “Something you feel good about doing”. Most people would have phrased it as “something you enjoy doing”. Or “something you’re good at doing”. But Mr. Rogers’ subtly different phrasing leads to a profoundly different connotation. “Something you feel good about doing” may not be enjoyable–people who work in hospitals or in disaster zones might not enjoy much of their day, but they probably feel good about helping people. “Something you feel good about doing“ may not be something you’re particularly good at–you may be a terrible artist by any objective standard, but if you feel good about making your art, then it’s a worthwhile endeavor. Looking for “something you feel good about doing” can help you find a truly satisfying life path.

That phrase is also helpful with daily decision-making. Too often, I can make choices based on “what feels good.” I put aside tasks that are too stressful or avoid activities that seem too difficult, in favor of mindlessly browsing the internet. And I enjoy myself. I feel good while I’m doing that. But at the end of the day, I don’t feel good about how I spent my time. However, reminding myself to do “something I feel good about doing” can motivate me to accomplish those more difficult tasks. It can push me to do something outside of my comfort zone, to try something new that I might not be much good at. And maybe this is a blindingly obvious philosophy to everyone else. But I’m grateful for the reminder.

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Wasabi Poptart / now in my Collecting the Dole era @gothsockmonkey.bsky.social · 8h

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Wasabi Poptart / now in my Collecting the Dole era @gothsockmonkey.bsky.social · 22h

a man and a woman are sitting at a news desk with the words `` go us '' written in front of them .

Alt: a man and a woman are sitting at a news desk with the words `` go us '' written in front of them .

media.tenor.com

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Wasabi Poptart / now in my Collecting the Dole era @gothsockmonkey.bsky.social · 22h

Hahaha! Me too!

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Wasabi Poptart / now in my Collecting the Dole era @gothsockmonkey.bsky.social · 22h

Black licorice is divisive for sure!

Cilantro is too, but that's because of genetics.

Why Does Cilantro Taste Like Soap to Some People? | Britannica

Cilantro (aka the leaves of the coriander plant) is a tasty herb to most people.

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Wasabi Poptart / now in my Collecting the Dole era @gothsockmonkey.bsky.social · 1d

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NPR Says Memphis 'Sees Opportunity' In Trump's Fascist Invasion, So It's All Good, We Guess!

Oh for God's sake.

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Wasabi Poptart / now in my Collecting the Dole era @gothsockmonkey.bsky.social · 1d

The fuck are you doing, NPR? The alligator is not going to eat you last! www.npr.org/2025/10/03/n...

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Wasabi Poptart / now in my Collecting the Dole era @gothsockmonkey.bsky.social · 1d

Being a grown-up means you can laugh at randos sharing rancid takes on the internet, then go back to whatever it is that you were doing (i.e, enjoying fandom, hobbies, friends).

Corey Atad @coreyatad.com · 1d

don’t be “in a fandom.”

grow up, get a hobby, make friends.

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Wasabi Poptart / now in my Collecting the Dole era @gothsockmonkey.bsky.social · 1d

"Why should artists get paid anything? AI does it for free!" 🫩

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Wasabi Poptart / now in my Collecting the Dole era @gothsockmonkey.bsky.social · 1d

What is the point of making transactions public on Venmo? Does anyone really care to know what people are sending each other money for? Is this actually interesting to anyone not directly involved in the transaction?

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Wasabi Poptart / now in my Collecting the Dole era @gothsockmonkey.bsky.social · 1d

The media complicity this morning is *appalling*. We expect this nonsense from Fox, not from CNN or NPR.

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Wasabi Poptart / now in my Collecting the Dole era @gothsockmonkey.bsky.social · 1d

I thought after NPR lost federal funding, it would stop licking the current administration's boots; I was mistaken.

NPR @npr.org · 1d

President Trump is bucking tradition and legal precedent in pushing to deploy the National Guard to Democratic-led cities like Portland, Oregon, and Chicago due to what he says is rampant crime and to support his crackdown on illegal immigration.

Trump's power to deploy National Guard, explained

President Trump is bucking tradition and legal precedent in pushing to deploy the National Guard to Democratic-led cities like Portland, Oregon, and Chicago due to what he says is rampant crime and to support his crackdown on illegal immigration.

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Wasabi Poptart / now in my Collecting the Dole era @gothsockmonkey.bsky.social · 1d

Between this and running a 30-year old picture from the LA Riot for a non-story about the situations in Chicago and Portland, CNN is trying hard to tank any shred of remaining credibility

CNN @cnn.com · 2d

The people who are most vulnerable to the hard-to-breathe air that comes with climate change may inadvertently be adding to the problem, new research finds. https://cnn.it/4pWQMoh

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Wasabi Poptart / now in my Collecting the Dole era @gothsockmonkey.bsky.social · 1d

Pravda would never make such sloppy mistakes

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katie d @sweatnap.bsky.social · 1d

if you knew ann or know brian or love art and weirdness in baltimore please consider a donation.

www.gofundme.com/f/stand-with...

Donate to Stand with Brian in Memory of Ann, organized by Nicole Evanshaw

As you're aware, Ann Everton tragically lost her life on October 3, as she and Brian… Nicole Evanshaw needs your support for Stand with Brian in Memory of Ann

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You wrote me a lovely postcard! @ofmd-postcards.bsky.social · 3d

AND THAT’S IT! Just about everything is heading out the door. Expect some special deliveries this week (or a little later, non-US folks)!

#ywmlp

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Wasabi Poptart / now in my Collecting the Dole era @gothsockmonkey.bsky.social · 2d

It was the biggest failure of the Biden administration not to prosecute him for treason after J6, or make him answer for his other crimes.

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Wasabi Poptart / now in my Collecting the Dole era @gothsockmonkey.bsky.social · 2d

I think I'd be a lot more panicked about my savings being depleted by the end of the year if I wasn't pretty sure society will have collapsed by then.

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Wasabi Poptart / now in my Collecting the Dole era @gothsockmonkey.bsky.social · 2d

The TOS are due to change on the 15th to be more restrictive to NSFW content. Read more about it here: bsky.app/profile/tend...

Suzanne ✨🌑 @tendermiasma.com · 18d

The whole bsky TOS update is garbage but they're also deciding to go full steam ahead with censoring creative expression

Wasabi Poptart / now in my Collecting the Dole era @gothsockmonkey.bsky.social · 2d

I'm just now getting home

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Wasabi Poptart / now in my Collecting the Dole era @gothsockmonkey.bsky.social · 3d

The best way to ensure you get a delicious birthday cake is to bake it yourself

Nigella Lawson's Guinness chocolate cake with Bailey's glaze

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Wasabi Poptart / now in my Collecting the Dole era @gothsockmonkey.bsky.social · 3d

S2, NYCC, and COVID. Simpler times.

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