Sarah M
@lostpurplecat.bsky.social
Chemist. Science enthusiast. You’ll often find me wandering through Romancelandia.
Score one for chronic insomnia. I’ve been practicing functioning without sleep since grade school.
January 22, 2026 at 3:20 AM
Score one for chronic insomnia. I’ve been practicing functioning without sleep since grade school.
Yeah, there’s no amount of beta reading that could help you there. 😉
January 17, 2026 at 11:25 PM
Yeah, there’s no amount of beta reading that could help you there. 😉
I stood up at a Mommy and Me gymnastics class.
January 6, 2026 at 1:56 AM
I stood up at a Mommy and Me gymnastics class.
Oh! My 9 year old could definitely use this.
January 3, 2026 at 2:47 PM
Oh! My 9 year old could definitely use this.
2026 has to prove itself to me, not the other way around.
December 31, 2025 at 10:23 PM
2026 has to prove itself to me, not the other way around.
It just feels so wrong, after so many years of working to undo all the programming.
December 13, 2025 at 4:03 PM
It just feels so wrong, after so many years of working to undo all the programming.
Is it weird the challenge is half of what I love about Thanksgiving?
November 24, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Is it weird the challenge is half of what I love about Thanksgiving?
A resource for finding ethical brands is Lakyn Carlton’s “where to shop” spreadsheet. ko-fi.com/s/4b07afb449
Where 2 Shop: Womenswear Brands - Lakyn's Ko-fi Shop
Where 2 Shop is a Google Doc spreadsheet that I personally use to organize the hundreds of brands that I have vetted and recommend to my clients. Ever...
ko-fi.com
November 20, 2025 at 5:41 PM
A resource for finding ethical brands is Lakyn Carlton’s “where to shop” spreadsheet. ko-fi.com/s/4b07afb449
I was honestly surprised to see that headline. Pleased, but very surprised.
November 10, 2025 at 2:59 PM
I was honestly surprised to see that headline. Pleased, but very surprised.
My ruby red southern town had 3/4 city council seats go progressive.
November 5, 2025 at 6:11 PM
My ruby red southern town had 3/4 city council seats go progressive.
Sometimes the only thing keeping me going is the promise of a piece of chocolate before bed. Everyone deserves their version of that.
October 31, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Sometimes the only thing keeping me going is the promise of a piece of chocolate before bed. Everyone deserves their version of that.
I’m middle aged, partially disabled, and I can still pass this test. Wild.
October 21, 2025 at 12:32 AM
I’m middle aged, partially disabled, and I can still pass this test. Wild.
Co-signed. I manage my EDS and related conditions with a strict diet. So annoying!
October 17, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Co-signed. I manage my EDS and related conditions with a strict diet. So annoying!
This older worker will be excited to read this article when it comes out.
October 1, 2025 at 2:08 PM
This older worker will be excited to read this article when it comes out.
I continue to be embarrassed that he Confirmed me.
September 23, 2025 at 5:14 PM
I continue to be embarrassed that he Confirmed me.
If I say we agree on disagreeing, am I proving your point?
September 17, 2025 at 7:28 PM
If I say we agree on disagreeing, am I proving your point?
Better Off Ted is one of the best shows ever made, and I will die on that hill. But my second show is Reaper.
September 13, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Better Off Ted is one of the best shows ever made, and I will die on that hill. But my second show is Reaper.
Honestly, good. Let him disappear and lose relevance forever.
September 12, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Honestly, good. Let him disappear and lose relevance forever.
Stomach sleeper solidarity.
September 11, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Stomach sleeper solidarity.
Despite my 4th serious injury, I made it back to the gym today!
September 11, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Despite my 4th serious injury, I made it back to the gym today!
Oooh. I used to be a waitress back when there were smoking sections in restaurants. Finally coming in useful.
September 8, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Oooh. I used to be a waitress back when there were smoking sections in restaurants. Finally coming in useful.
You can tell us in code. Just say to get the tequila ready. We’ll know what you mean.
August 30, 2025 at 2:34 AM
You can tell us in code. Just say to get the tequila ready. We’ll know what you mean.