Michelle Wright
@michellemwright.bsky.social
Mom, Nana, wife, dog mom, and feral cat rescuer. Long time IT worker in various roles, currently Technical Product Owner.
Avid crafter and DIYer. Proud owner of hobby tools ranging from a sewing machine to a laser.
New passion - native gardening!
Avid crafter and DIYer. Proud owner of hobby tools ranging from a sewing machine to a laser.
New passion - native gardening!
I already deeply mourn the loss of all the fabric stores. Yes, Michael's sells fabric, but hardly 1% as much fabric as Hancock or Joanns, and good luck finding someone to cut it for you! I hate to buy fabric if I can't see and feel it in person.
November 29, 2025 at 8:52 PM
I already deeply mourn the loss of all the fabric stores. Yes, Michael's sells fabric, but hardly 1% as much fabric as Hancock or Joanns, and good luck finding someone to cut it for you! I hate to buy fabric if I can't see and feel it in person.
I'm heading out to a craft fair to spend my (cash) money with small businesses and individuals.
November 29, 2025 at 4:59 PM
I'm heading out to a craft fair to spend my (cash) money with small businesses and individuals.
Been listening to a lot of 70's folk music. Reminds me how amazing John Denver and Gordon Lightfoot were. And I appreciate even more Joni Mitchell's performance at the Grammys last year.
November 15, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Been listening to a lot of 70's folk music. Reminds me how amazing John Denver and Gordon Lightfoot were. And I appreciate even more Joni Mitchell's performance at the Grammys last year.
Ah... The days when I would hide under the covers to listen to Dr. Demento on my transistor radio! Formative education - Spike Jones, Tom Lehrer, and of course the always amazing Weird Al!
November 15, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Ah... The days when I would hide under the covers to listen to Dr. Demento on my transistor radio! Formative education - Spike Jones, Tom Lehrer, and of course the always amazing Weird Al!
I love how the official response is "they weren't ICE". Hmm, maybe no masks and official ID would help differentiate the official vigilantes from non-sanctioned vigilantes?
November 8, 2025 at 9:29 PM
I love how the official response is "they weren't ICE". Hmm, maybe no masks and official ID would help differentiate the official vigilantes from non-sanctioned vigilantes?
Wow - Cambridge of all places! So rather than provide resources to lift up disadvantaged students, they punished advanced students. How very Harrison Bergeron of them.
November 4, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Wow - Cambridge of all places! So rather than provide resources to lift up disadvantaged students, they punished advanced students. How very Harrison Bergeron of them.
Wait - there are school systems that don't offer algebra 1 in 8th grade?
November 4, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Wait - there are school systems that don't offer algebra 1 in 8th grade?
Sexy antique stores near me
October 25, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Sexy antique stores near me
Does that mean I need the White House to approve my choice of what to cook for dinner?
October 21, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Does that mean I need the White House to approve my choice of what to cook for dinner?
It will be released in 2 weeks from never
October 9, 2025 at 1:16 PM
It will be released in 2 weeks from never
We travel regularly to Chicago to visit our son who lives near Logan Square. That always felt like a safe place to visit until ICE started terrorizing the community.
October 6, 2025 at 8:58 PM
We travel regularly to Chicago to visit our son who lives near Logan Square. That always felt like a safe place to visit until ICE started terrorizing the community.
My son is in Chicago and working hard to repel the invasion of his Latino neighbors next door. It's a difficult battle, but keeping those tomatillas growing through the fence at bay is a sacrifice helps willing to make for his country! (plus they're delicious!)
October 1, 2025 at 5:36 PM
My son is in Chicago and working hard to repel the invasion of his Latino neighbors next door. It's a difficult battle, but keeping those tomatillas growing through the fence at bay is a sacrifice helps willing to make for his country! (plus they're delicious!)
I did both in the left arm, and when I wasn't on video calls whirled it around like a pinwheel in a hurricane. It was somewhat sore, but at least I knew I'd have my dominant hand available!
October 1, 2025 at 5:34 PM
I did both in the left arm, and when I wasn't on video calls whirled it around like a pinwheel in a hurricane. It was somewhat sore, but at least I knew I'd have my dominant hand available!
Next they'll be blaming vaccines for ginger cats all sharing one brain cell!
September 2, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Next they'll be blaming vaccines for ginger cats all sharing one brain cell!
I've never forgotten this short story: sf-encyclopedia.com/entry/slow_g...
Young People Read Old SFF
youngpeoplereadoldsff.com
August 30, 2025 at 11:10 PM
I've never forgotten this short story: sf-encyclopedia.com/entry/slow_g...
Soylent green is people!
August 24, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Soylent green is people!
Tonight was a good night to be a Red Sox fan in Fenway!
August 16, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Tonight was a good night to be a Red Sox fan in Fenway!
Don't forget arugulagate
August 8, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Don't forget arugulagate
Dr. Jonathan M. Metzl's book "Dying of whiteness" explains this well with modern examples www.dyingofwhiteness.com
Dying of Whiteness
Winner of the 2020 RFK Book Award. In "Dying of Whiteness" Dr. Jonathan Metzl reveals how right-wing backlash policies have mortal consequences–even for the white populations they promise to help.
www.dyingofwhiteness.com
July 24, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Dr. Jonathan M. Metzl's book "Dying of whiteness" explains this well with modern examples www.dyingofwhiteness.com
I started switching to native plants two years ago. I've had to go buy pollinator guides so I can identify all my visitors! Fireflies, dragonflies, grasshoppers, clear winged hummingbird moths, so many bees. Butterflies and a variety of birds, as well as quite a few orb weaver spiders!
July 21, 2025 at 9:50 PM
I started switching to native plants two years ago. I've had to go buy pollinator guides so I can identify all my visitors! Fireflies, dragonflies, grasshoppers, clear winged hummingbird moths, so many bees. Butterflies and a variety of birds, as well as quite a few orb weaver spiders!
I hated bei g asked to go to the teacher's lounge. The smoke in there was sooo thick.
July 11, 2025 at 2:47 PM
I hated bei g asked to go to the teacher's lounge. The smoke in there was sooo thick.
Age verification - for my fellow nerds, I used to connect to my work using an acoustic coupler.
July 11, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Age verification - for my fellow nerds, I used to connect to my work using an acoustic coupler.
And minor detail here but they didn't build in any space for lawyers to meet with their clients.
July 10, 2025 at 5:58 PM
And minor detail here but they didn't build in any space for lawyers to meet with their clients.
Last week the story going round was Eric Clapton was paying. I wonder who it will be next - anyone want to get a pool going?
July 10, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Last week the story going round was Eric Clapton was paying. I wonder who it will be next - anyone want to get a pool going?