Amanda
@graidh.bsky.social
Book Lady, Cat Mother, Chicken Wrangler, Weaver, Mistress of the Knitting Needles, Gamer, Harper, Lover of History and Philosophy, Dreamer, Dissident, Pretty Decent Cook and really not happy with this timeline.
Any hot takes about how we do this to ourselves in the South will get cussed then blocked. Many Southern cities big and small are diverse, progressive, beautiful, full of art/culture and do not deserve the disdain of persons who have not been disenfranchised by the insane gerrymandering we have.
December 3, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Any hot takes about how we do this to ourselves in the South will get cussed then blocked. Many Southern cities big and small are diverse, progressive, beautiful, full of art/culture and do not deserve the disdain of persons who have not been disenfranchised by the insane gerrymandering we have.
For anyone wondering what happened to our blue dot: in 2023, this is what happened. We used to have one district that was all of Davidson and Cheatham county to our NW. They stole the representation of 800k people.
December 3, 2025 at 2:19 AM
For anyone wondering what happened to our blue dot: in 2023, this is what happened. We used to have one district that was all of Davidson and Cheatham county to our NW. They stole the representation of 800k people.
How in the hell as a resident of TN 7 am I supposed to be able to concentrate on eating dinner? Or anything?
December 3, 2025 at 1:44 AM
How in the hell as a resident of TN 7 am I supposed to be able to concentrate on eating dinner? Or anything?
Oh @wilwheaton.net I am so in my happy place right now. Much needed, so glad you and Bev showed up so early in the build. #tng #legos #startrek
December 2, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Oh @wilwheaton.net I am so in my happy place right now. Much needed, so glad you and Bev showed up so early in the build. #tng #legos #startrek
Today I'm doing laundry and baking bread and avoiding all sorts of things I should probably be doing because my brain has decided 4 days off was NOT enough. I need another 3 or 4 I think.
December 1, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Today I'm doing laundry and baking bread and avoiding all sorts of things I should probably be doing because my brain has decided 4 days off was NOT enough. I need another 3 or 4 I think.
My sweet Vala had dental surgery today and has spent the last several hours just staring off into space.
November 28, 2025 at 11:31 PM
My sweet Vala had dental surgery today and has spent the last several hours just staring off into space.
November 28, 2025 at 2:18 AM
The tiramisu, deviled eggs and Boursin mashed potatoes I contributed were a success. Now I fall asleep for a while so that I can wake up and have cheesecake for dinner.
November 27, 2025 at 11:17 PM
The tiramisu, deviled eggs and Boursin mashed potatoes I contributed were a success. Now I fall asleep for a while so that I can wake up and have cheesecake for dinner.
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one of the coolest things about ChatGPT is how you can actually just never use it. you can fill your whole entire life with simply not once using it. it's incredible.
November 25, 2025 at 4:15 PM
one of the coolest things about ChatGPT is how you can actually just never use it. you can fill your whole entire life with simply not once using it. it's incredible.
I’m not crying, you’re crying.
Fifteen Years
xkcd.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:17 AM
I’m not crying, you’re crying.
I would just walk into the sea.
“Does getting into an argument with Isaac Chotiner ever work out?”
November 25, 2025 at 2:00 AM
I would just walk into the sea.
Ah, here’s the nonsensical too many books post. Well the rest is correct, maybe too much so. Add some cats, and it’s me.
Twitter accounts are based in Russia. BlueSky accounts are based in homes with, frankly, too many books, plants, obsolete cables, and pieces of rustic pottery, that could do with a bit of a tidying up, to be honest.
November 24, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Ah, here’s the nonsensical too many books post. Well the rest is correct, maybe too much so. Add some cats, and it’s me.
So I just saw a passing reference to that "too many books" idea again, complete hogwash. It reminded me my uncle called today to see if I had a book on Christmas customs and traditions. I poked around and told him no, but I *do* have a 1400 page reference book on all holiday symbols and customs.
November 24, 2025 at 1:12 AM
So I just saw a passing reference to that "too many books" idea again, complete hogwash. It reminded me my uncle called today to see if I had a book on Christmas customs and traditions. I poked around and told him no, but I *do* have a 1400 page reference book on all holiday symbols and customs.
What is truly horrible that you all likely know what this post is referring to. We all need a bleach shower after this week.
listen to me. listen to me right now. if you don't know what this tweet means, just close your device. don't look anything up. go for a walk. return in a week. if you don't listen to me, your life will be ruined and i can't be held accountable
November 23, 2025 at 2:24 AM
What is truly horrible that you all likely know what this post is referring to. We all need a bleach shower after this week.
Spooky Towels! These are very late in finishing because of life upheavals but I should get them hemmed this weekend and have next project on the loom next weekend. Also, this fabric feels amazing and now I want to weave yardage for sewing. I’ll have to think about it. #handweaving #fibersky
November 22, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Spooky Towels! These are very late in finishing because of life upheavals but I should get them hemmed this weekend and have next project on the loom next weekend. Also, this fabric feels amazing and now I want to weave yardage for sewing. I’ll have to think about it. #handweaving #fibersky
12. There’s a bloodied history
- There’s a turkey neck situation.
- Is it four thousand degrees in the kitchen, or is it just you?
- You’re so bloated that you feel like a float in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade.
- Is it four thousand degrees in the kitchen, or is it just you?
- You’re so bloated that you feel like a float in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade.
Thanksgiving or Perimenopause?
1. There’s a turkey neck situation. 2. Is it four thousand degrees in the kitchen, or is it just you? 3. You love your family, but you also wish th...
buff.ly
November 21, 2025 at 4:20 AM
12. There’s a bloodied history
This is so true in the conversation around how to dress yourself ethically. Mending can be done with a handful of inexpensive supplies and there's a lot of resources online to help. I would also add clothing care is equally important. Learning how to correctly launder and store them extends life!
My other conclusion was that learning to mend clothing was probably the single most sustainable thing I could do, and that at least was wholly in my control.
November 20, 2025 at 7:49 PM
This is so true in the conversation around how to dress yourself ethically. Mending can be done with a handful of inexpensive supplies and there's a lot of resources online to help. I would also add clothing care is equally important. Learning how to correctly launder and store them extends life!
I am honestly not sure which one icks me out more.
"From his mouth the bullet theoretical launched the bullet possible."
Who Said It: The Hell Priest Pinhead or Olivia Nuzzi?
“Olivia Nuzzi did it all for love. The former political journalist has written a combustive portrait of America, President Trump, and the scandal w...
buff.ly
November 19, 2025 at 4:49 AM
I am honestly not sure which one icks me out more.
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Escape room where the thing you are trying to escape is reading about Olivia Nuzzi
November 18, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Escape room where the thing you are trying to escape is reading about Olivia Nuzzi
Watching Blues/Flyers. Snuggerud cannot be his real last name. It sounds like a brand of footie pajamas for grownups.
November 15, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Watching Blues/Flyers. Snuggerud cannot be his real last name. It sounds like a brand of footie pajamas for grownups.
I think what some folks aren't getting about releasing all these files and possibly implicating people across the political spectrum is there is no such thing as "too big to fail... or jail" for the vast majority of Americans. I don't care who is implicated, as long as justice is served.
November 13, 2025 at 9:12 PM
I think what some folks aren't getting about releasing all these files and possibly implicating people across the political spectrum is there is no such thing as "too big to fail... or jail" for the vast majority of Americans. I don't care who is implicated, as long as justice is served.
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I want to very gently say something, and I hope nobody will be mad: If somebody on the internet says something that is NOT about politics and NOT about how terrible everything is, it’s a kindness not to reflexively make a comment (in jest or not) that brings it back to those things.
November 13, 2025 at 2:10 AM
I want to very gently say something, and I hope nobody will be mad: If somebody on the internet says something that is NOT about politics and NOT about how terrible everything is, it’s a kindness not to reflexively make a comment (in jest or not) that brings it back to those things.
Well that’s awfully pretty.
November 12, 2025 at 5:06 AM
Well that’s awfully pretty.
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This week has been a LOT so here’s something awesome.
The Clash’s Paul Simonon, running into some young street musicians, will make your day. 💕 🎸
@theclash.com @faroutmagazine.co.uk
@theclash.com @faroutmagazine.co.uk
November 9, 2025 at 1:16 AM
This week has been a LOT so here’s something awesome.