Kate
@kateiscrafty.bsky.social
Reluctant Texan, native New Yorker. Follow me for sarcasm, selective outrage, and half-assed info including working in higher ed, coffee, autism, disability, and social work.
The video is “Deep Sleep Music For Dogs”. They had cookies five minutes earlier. Happy Saturday!
August 24, 2024 at 2:09 PM
The video is “Deep Sleep Music For Dogs”. They had cookies five minutes earlier. Happy Saturday!
A few days late, but happy anniversary to the ADA, and happy disability pride!
July 28, 2024 at 5:56 PM
A few days late, but happy anniversary to the ADA, and happy disability pride!
Update on the update—one of my leads worked out! Fully-remote position in my field, big career step up, travel half dozen times a year around the country, and a 35% raise. I start Monday. It has been a MUCH needed break, but after two months off I am ready to get back to work!
It broke my heart to go. But in the last two weeks,
my blood pressure came back down.
I haven’t needed my inhaler at all.
I feel like my brain is functioning again when I am home.
I have a couple strong leads for a new job and will be ok for a few months.
Meanwhile, I’m going to enjoy my summer.
my blood pressure came back down.
I haven’t needed my inhaler at all.
I feel like my brain is functioning again when I am home.
I have a couple strong leads for a new job and will be ok for a few months.
Meanwhile, I’m going to enjoy my summer.
July 26, 2024 at 1:02 PM
Update on the update—one of my leads worked out! Fully-remote position in my field, big career step up, travel half dozen times a year around the country, and a 35% raise. I start Monday. It has been a MUCH needed break, but after two months off I am ready to get back to work!
Well.
For the first time ever, I quit a job without having something else lined up.
This was the work I had trained for and studied in-depth for the last several years. Unfortunately, because of the individuals in leadership, it was the most toxic environment I have ever been in. +
For the first time ever, I quit a job without having something else lined up.
This was the work I had trained for and studied in-depth for the last several years. Unfortunately, because of the individuals in leadership, it was the most toxic environment I have ever been in. +
June 15, 2024 at 1:10 PM
Well.
For the first time ever, I quit a job without having something else lined up.
This was the work I had trained for and studied in-depth for the last several years. Unfortunately, because of the individuals in leadership, it was the most toxic environment I have ever been in. +
For the first time ever, I quit a job without having something else lined up.
This was the work I had trained for and studied in-depth for the last several years. Unfortunately, because of the individuals in leadership, it was the most toxic environment I have ever been in. +
Please enjoy this picture of Ellie being engrossed by the Puppy Bowl.
February 12, 2024 at 2:06 AM
Please enjoy this picture of Ellie being engrossed by the Puppy Bowl.
Coming up for air. Burning the candle at both ends as per usual. I keep wondering what it’s like to have one of those lives where things stay pretty chill for long stretches and aren’t constantly at a crossroads or in crisis. Is that even a thing?
February 10, 2024 at 12:51 AM
Coming up for air. Burning the candle at both ends as per usual. I keep wondering what it’s like to have one of those lives where things stay pretty chill for long stretches and aren’t constantly at a crossroads or in crisis. Is that even a thing?
So 2023 ended pretty horribly in a lot of ways. It has been extremely rough. Hoping things start getting better in 2024. 🤞
January 1, 2024 at 6:42 PM
So 2023 ended pretty horribly in a lot of ways. It has been extremely rough. Hoping things start getting better in 2024. 🤞
Things that now give me hives simply from contact/pressure, and never did previously:
-wearing any kind of waistband
-wearing ankle socks
-getting a routine mammogram
-pajama crease on my leg while sleeping
-resting my arm on a table
-nothing at all
-wearing any kind of waistband
-wearing ankle socks
-getting a routine mammogram
-pajama crease on my leg while sleeping
-resting my arm on a table
-nothing at all
At least the allergist confirmed it’s not in my head and it was probably triggered by getting the Moderna booster. Apparently can cause chronic hives for years if you have an autoimmune issue, for example a severe thyroid condition or fibromyalgia. Both of which I have. And I never saw any warnings.
Finally got in to see an allergist who basically said “that sucks, but it won’t kill you and there’s nothing we can really do about it.” Then got told I shouldn’t really be discouraged/frustrated about suddenly having chronic hives, since it’s not pancreatic cancer like husband’s colleague’s wife.
December 30, 2023 at 6:43 PM
Things that now give me hives simply from contact/pressure, and never did previously:
-wearing any kind of waistband
-wearing ankle socks
-getting a routine mammogram
-pajama crease on my leg while sleeping
-resting my arm on a table
-nothing at all
-wearing any kind of waistband
-wearing ankle socks
-getting a routine mammogram
-pajama crease on my leg while sleeping
-resting my arm on a table
-nothing at all
My grandma and I were very close. She passed in 2017 & I will miss her always. She wrote lullabies for each grandchild when we were babies. My mom recently found the handwritten sheet music of my lullaby among her parents’ records, dated when I was 4 months old. And framed it for me for Christmas. 🥺
December 26, 2023 at 4:39 AM
My grandma and I were very close. She passed in 2017 & I will miss her always. She wrote lullabies for each grandchild when we were babies. My mom recently found the handwritten sheet music of my lullaby among her parents’ records, dated when I was 4 months old. And framed it for me for Christmas. 🥺
At least the allergist confirmed it’s not in my head and it was probably triggered by getting the Moderna booster. Apparently can cause chronic hives for years if you have an autoimmune issue, for example a severe thyroid condition or fibromyalgia. Both of which I have. And I never saw any warnings.
Finally got in to see an allergist who basically said “that sucks, but it won’t kill you and there’s nothing we can really do about it.” Then got told I shouldn’t really be discouraged/frustrated about suddenly having chronic hives, since it’s not pancreatic cancer like husband’s colleague’s wife.
December 19, 2023 at 11:21 PM
At least the allergist confirmed it’s not in my head and it was probably triggered by getting the Moderna booster. Apparently can cause chronic hives for years if you have an autoimmune issue, for example a severe thyroid condition or fibromyalgia. Both of which I have. And I never saw any warnings.
Finally got in to see an allergist who basically said “that sucks, but it won’t kill you and there’s nothing we can really do about it.” Then got told I shouldn’t really be discouraged/frustrated about suddenly having chronic hives, since it’s not pancreatic cancer like husband’s colleague’s wife.
December 19, 2023 at 11:18 PM
Finally got in to see an allergist who basically said “that sucks, but it won’t kill you and there’s nothing we can really do about it.” Then got told I shouldn’t really be discouraged/frustrated about suddenly having chronic hives, since it’s not pancreatic cancer like husband’s colleague’s wife.
The feeling that you’ve somehow managed to fuck up your Purpose is really horrible.
December 14, 2023 at 3:36 AM
The feeling that you’ve somehow managed to fuck up your Purpose is really horrible.
I cooked many things, ate many more things, took (18) to the movies and introduced them to the wonders of Costco, put up the tree, and went to my first college football game (free Staff Appreciation tickets—and we won!) All in all, a very nice Thanksgiving break.
November 27, 2023 at 9:34 PM
I cooked many things, ate many more things, took (18) to the movies and introduced them to the wonders of Costco, put up the tree, and went to my first college football game (free Staff Appreciation tickets—and we won!) All in all, a very nice Thanksgiving break.
Having a big family Thanksgiving at my sister’s house this week. My contributions:
-deviled eggs
-pickle tray
-sweet potato casserole with marshmallows
-cornbread stuffing
-Kentucky pecan pie
So basically, this will be my “remote work day” tomorrow.
What are you making?
-deviled eggs
-pickle tray
-sweet potato casserole with marshmallows
-cornbread stuffing
-Kentucky pecan pie
So basically, this will be my “remote work day” tomorrow.
What are you making?
November 21, 2023 at 9:00 PM
Having a big family Thanksgiving at my sister’s house this week. My contributions:
-deviled eggs
-pickle tray
-sweet potato casserole with marshmallows
-cornbread stuffing
-Kentucky pecan pie
So basically, this will be my “remote work day” tomorrow.
What are you making?
-deviled eggs
-pickle tray
-sweet potato casserole with marshmallows
-cornbread stuffing
-Kentucky pecan pie
So basically, this will be my “remote work day” tomorrow.
What are you making?
Decided to listen to my worn-out feeling self and am using some of the bazillion hours of sick time I have accumulated. So this is my situation at the moment.
November 17, 2023 at 3:48 PM
Decided to listen to my worn-out feeling self and am using some of the bazillion hours of sick time I have accumulated. So this is my situation at the moment.
The theatre dept of the local uni is performing Rent this week, so last night we took my kid (18) & my intern (22). During intermission we had to explain to them what AZT was, and why an offscreen character died by suicide after getting an AIDS diagnosis. They had no concept of it.
November 17, 2023 at 3:36 PM
The theatre dept of the local uni is performing Rent this week, so last night we took my kid (18) & my intern (22). During intermission we had to explain to them what AZT was, and why an offscreen character died by suicide after getting an AIDS diagnosis. They had no concept of it.
Mini vent….if you hold an elected role in an organization that meets every 3 years to vote, and you do not prepare in advance with (1) awareness of the proposed issues, (2) the rules of engagement, and (3) how to use the -very commonly used- tech to participate, you should not hold that role.
November 15, 2023 at 7:48 PM
Mini vent….if you hold an elected role in an organization that meets every 3 years to vote, and you do not prepare in advance with (1) awareness of the proposed issues, (2) the rules of engagement, and (3) how to use the -very commonly used- tech to participate, you should not hold that role.
Miss Ellie got a haircut and has eyes again!
November 14, 2023 at 2:15 AM
Miss Ellie got a haircut and has eyes again!
The community college where I earned my AA in Social Work 5 years ago just offered me a side gig to adjunct teach an intro class on the topic this spring. This is a strange feeling.
November 11, 2023 at 6:03 AM
The community college where I earned my AA in Social Work 5 years ago just offered me a side gig to adjunct teach an intro class on the topic this spring. This is a strange feeling.
Last night the uni program I work at was invited to be “recognized” during a basketball game. It was fun but I headed home afterwards at halftime bc I am old. I think my carpal tunnel syndrome flared up bc I clapped for the team during the game. Arm/wrist is killing me today. Can I get workers comp?
November 7, 2023 at 1:47 PM
Last night the uni program I work at was invited to be “recognized” during a basketball game. It was fun but I headed home afterwards at halftime bc I am old. I think my carpal tunnel syndrome flared up bc I clapped for the team during the game. Arm/wrist is killing me today. Can I get workers comp?
I don’t know who needs to hear this, but if you have a cough and you are at a conference, do not sit in a small breakout session and sniffle/cough every three seconds. I don’t care if you think it’s allergies or what time of year it is. Have some courtesy.
October 26, 2023 at 9:42 PM
I don’t know who needs to hear this, but if you have a cough and you are at a conference, do not sit in a small breakout session and sniffle/cough every three seconds. I don’t care if you think it’s allergies or what time of year it is. Have some courtesy.
Welp. There goes my focus for the rest of the day. Tornado warning at home this morning while I’m away. (18) is autistic, was home alone with the dogs and needed guidance how to get to safe spot in the house until it passed. So I had to rush out of the training I was in and talk him through it.
October 26, 2023 at 4:55 PM
Welp. There goes my focus for the rest of the day. Tornado warning at home this morning while I’m away. (18) is autistic, was home alone with the dogs and needed guidance how to get to safe spot in the house until it passed. So I had to rush out of the training I was in and talk him through it.
Apparently I have grown up to be That Asshole. The one that will point out a huge glaring gap in research at a conference. Especially when it is ableist and it’s a conference related to disability. This is probably why I don’t have a lot of friends.
October 25, 2023 at 11:01 PM
Apparently I have grown up to be That Asshole. The one that will point out a huge glaring gap in research at a conference. Especially when it is ableist and it’s a conference related to disability. This is probably why I don’t have a lot of friends.
Spent all day in meetings that are not relevant to me, but this is the view from my room, so
October 24, 2023 at 9:44 PM
Spent all day in meetings that are not relevant to me, but this is the view from my room, so
Hanging in AUS on my way to a conference. First time in a long time (8ish years?) I’m traveling solo. This place is like Christmas-packed.
October 23, 2023 at 6:38 PM
Hanging in AUS on my way to a conference. First time in a long time (8ish years?) I’m traveling solo. This place is like Christmas-packed.