M.L. Humphrey
@mlhumphrey.bsky.social
Lover of Newfies, Microsoft Excel, and Colorado. Link to some of my books: https://mlhumphrey.com/2024/09/15/all-the-many-pen-names/
Website: mlhumphrey.com
Free Excel Tips and Tricks ebook: https://books2read.com/exceltips
Will never email you.
Website: mlhumphrey.com
Free Excel Tips and Tricks ebook: https://books2read.com/exceltips
Will never email you.
December 27, 2025 at 9:23 PM
My plans may in fact involve painting my ceiling, but close enough.
Got my tickets for New Years Eve. It’s going to be a fun night!
December 27, 2025 at 6:01 PM
My plans may in fact involve painting my ceiling, but close enough.
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goooood morning it is BRISK and bright, and this little lady made a new dog-friend named “Jack” so yes, as usual: Lucy Loved That Walk
December 27, 2025 at 5:35 PM
goooood morning it is BRISK and bright, and this little lady made a new dog-friend named “Jack” so yes, as usual: Lucy Loved That Walk
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Honestly? Living in Alabama.
When you live between Selma and Birmingham and Tuscaloosa, it is fairly impossible to fall into the "this is the worst it has ever been and it can't get better" pit.
It was way worse for people here, in living memory, and they didn't shrug & give up. So I can't either.
When you live between Selma and Birmingham and Tuscaloosa, it is fairly impossible to fall into the "this is the worst it has ever been and it can't get better" pit.
It was way worse for people here, in living memory, and they didn't shrug & give up. So I can't either.
What gave you courage in 2025?
December 27, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Honestly? Living in Alabama.
When you live between Selma and Birmingham and Tuscaloosa, it is fairly impossible to fall into the "this is the worst it has ever been and it can't get better" pit.
It was way worse for people here, in living memory, and they didn't shrug & give up. So I can't either.
When you live between Selma and Birmingham and Tuscaloosa, it is fairly impossible to fall into the "this is the worst it has ever been and it can't get better" pit.
It was way worse for people here, in living memory, and they didn't shrug & give up. So I can't either.
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Watching this back almost makes me emotional. People are good. People care about their neighbors. People also care about people they’ll never meet. Here’s how $5 donations added up to $3M in proof of that this year, week after week.
December 27, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Watching this back almost makes me emotional. People are good. People care about their neighbors. People also care about people they’ll never meet. Here’s how $5 donations added up to $3M in proof of that this year, week after week.
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My latest #embroidery and #needlefelt landscape. 15cm x 11cm oval hoop. #aurora #art #space #blueskyart #landscape #stars #nebulae #NorthernLights #textileart #landscapeart #spaceart
December 27, 2025 at 12:44 PM
My latest #embroidery and #needlefelt landscape. 15cm x 11cm oval hoop. #aurora #art #space #blueskyart #landscape #stars #nebulae #NorthernLights #textileart #landscapeart #spaceart
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Listing is still up, so YES we're still shipping these ornaments commemorating the legacy of the US Penny
For your tree
or your wall
or just a neat little keepsake!
For your tree
or your wall
or just a neat little keepsake!
Folks have been asking about the Classic version of this ornament
of which I forgot to post pictures
because my brain is merely sad electric squigglemeat
Our 'Classic' style ornament is made of clean wood and tied with a red ribbon for a classic look that never clashes with your tree decor.
of which I forgot to post pictures
because my brain is merely sad electric squigglemeat
Our 'Classic' style ornament is made of clean wood and tied with a red ribbon for a classic look that never clashes with your tree decor.
December 26, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Listing is still up, so YES we're still shipping these ornaments commemorating the legacy of the US Penny
For your tree
or your wall
or just a neat little keepsake!
For your tree
or your wall
or just a neat little keepsake!
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12YO girl signed up to do “stand up comedy” at the talent show. 13YO boy decided to heckle her. Teacher started to tell the boy to leave her alone, but the 12YO comedian said “no, no, let him go, this is the closest he’s ever going to get to having a conversation with a girl.”
What's an insult you'll never forget?
December 26, 2025 at 4:43 PM
12YO girl signed up to do “stand up comedy” at the talent show. 13YO boy decided to heckle her. Teacher started to tell the boy to leave her alone, but the 12YO comedian said “no, no, let him go, this is the closest he’s ever going to get to having a conversation with a girl.”
A perfect summary.
December 26, 2025 at 10:08 PM
A perfect summary.
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Bay Area people, I have a tradition with a couple friends: every year we try out the winner of the "Mole to Die For" contest. This year's winner was Cocina Mamá Cholita on Mission and 30th. I promise you if you eat these enchiladas, you will feel deeply content with the world for a few hours.
December 26, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Bay Area people, I have a tradition with a couple friends: every year we try out the winner of the "Mole to Die For" contest. This year's winner was Cocina Mamá Cholita on Mission and 30th. I promise you if you eat these enchiladas, you will feel deeply content with the world for a few hours.
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And I have a bonus Boxing Day present for you in the form of the Turkey, Ham, Gruyère and Kimchi Monte Cristo Sandwich from Rick Stein’s Christmas: Recipes, Memories and Stories for the Festive Season, which features in my special Christmas #CookbookCorner!
www.nigella.com/recipes/gues...
www.nigella.com/recipes/gues...
December 26, 2025 at 3:01 PM
And I have a bonus Boxing Day present for you in the form of the Turkey, Ham, Gruyère and Kimchi Monte Cristo Sandwich from Rick Stein’s Christmas: Recipes, Memories and Stories for the Festive Season, which features in my special Christmas #CookbookCorner!
www.nigella.com/recipes/gues...
www.nigella.com/recipes/gues...
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Happy Boxing Day! For this week only, there's 25% off prints and downloads on my website! Link in bio.
Use code: BOXINGDAY25
#Scotland #Iceland #Dolomites #Chilterns
Use code: BOXINGDAY25
#Scotland #Iceland #Dolomites #Chilterns
December 26, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Happy Boxing Day! For this week only, there's 25% off prints and downloads on my website! Link in bio.
Use code: BOXINGDAY25
#Scotland #Iceland #Dolomites #Chilterns
Use code: BOXINGDAY25
#Scotland #Iceland #Dolomites #Chilterns
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As is now tradition, we celebrate the day after Christmas with free books, more than 1700 free books in this particular go round. Just visit www.romancebookworms.com to browse the incredible selection.
December 26, 2025 at 11:56 AM
As is now tradition, we celebrate the day after Christmas with free books, more than 1700 free books in this particular go round. Just visit www.romancebookworms.com to browse the incredible selection.
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Sometimes people are like "I can't figure out why this rando blocked me?" and let me just tell you, from my experience, sometimes someone is searching keywords for people whose opinions they don't like and they block everyone who RTed a shitty post from three months ago.
December 22, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Sometimes people are like "I can't figure out why this rando blocked me?" and let me just tell you, from my experience, sometimes someone is searching keywords for people whose opinions they don't like and they block everyone who RTed a shitty post from three months ago.
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An advent calendar for every month besides December, where you get a little treat each day because life is hard
December 24, 2025 at 9:28 PM
An advent calendar for every month besides December, where you get a little treat each day because life is hard
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If you are with a pet, it's not anti-social
December 26, 2025 at 2:50 AM
If you are with a pet, it's not anti-social
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I’ve been going super hard on a variant of her hot chocolate focaccia. I use a dry mix designed for babka mixed with instant pudding powder (to keep it non dairy), simple syrup in the stretch and folds for moistness, and pearl sugar on top. It’s amazing. Photo is from my first attempt (pre-sugar).
December 25, 2025 at 8:44 PM
I’ve been going super hard on a variant of her hot chocolate focaccia. I use a dry mix designed for babka mixed with instant pudding powder (to keep it non dairy), simple syrup in the stretch and folds for moistness, and pearl sugar on top. It’s amazing. Photo is from my first attempt (pre-sugar).
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Merry Christmas from our fluffy doofus to yours
December 25, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Merry Christmas from our fluffy doofus to yours
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Looking for a Christmas miracle for a kitty (aging parent situation) for Baltimore pals: (1/2)
""My mom can no longer keep Angelo (alas!!!) and we are looking to rehome him. Angelo is a total sweetheart. He is 6 years old, gentle, playful, friendly, and a lovebug."
""My mom can no longer keep Angelo (alas!!!) and we are looking to rehome him. Angelo is a total sweetheart. He is 6 years old, gentle, playful, friendly, and a lovebug."
December 25, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Looking for a Christmas miracle for a kitty (aging parent situation) for Baltimore pals: (1/2)
""My mom can no longer keep Angelo (alas!!!) and we are looking to rehome him. Angelo is a total sweetheart. He is 6 years old, gentle, playful, friendly, and a lovebug."
""My mom can no longer keep Angelo (alas!!!) and we are looking to rehome him. Angelo is a total sweetheart. He is 6 years old, gentle, playful, friendly, and a lovebug."
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Someone remake “It’s a Wonderful Life” but Mr. Potter believes that hoarding is morally required so he can devote resources to delivering a far future with trillions of humans while George Bailey is like, “Gosh Darnit! What if taking care of people today is what takes care of people in the future?!”
December 25, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Someone remake “It’s a Wonderful Life” but Mr. Potter believes that hoarding is morally required so he can devote resources to delivering a far future with trillions of humans while George Bailey is like, “Gosh Darnit! What if taking care of people today is what takes care of people in the future?!”
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Please SHARE! Writers! We want to apologize that we are still processing the recent short story submissions. Uncanny Magazine was hit with a massive volume of submissions due to AI subs. We hope to get through the pile over the next two weeks. Thank you for your patience.
October 10, 2024 at 3:46 PM
Please SHARE! Writers! We want to apologize that we are still processing the recent short story submissions. Uncanny Magazine was hit with a massive volume of submissions due to AI subs. We hope to get through the pile over the next two weeks. Thank you for your patience.
For day job I've always had two editing modes.
1. Let me fix a few awkward phrasings or correct a factual error here or there but mostly leave it alone.
2. I got halfway through this and it's such a hot mess it's easier to throw out and start fresh.
Guess which one I suspect AI would be.
1. Let me fix a few awkward phrasings or correct a factual error here or there but mostly leave it alone.
2. I got halfway through this and it's such a hot mess it's easier to throw out and start fresh.
Guess which one I suspect AI would be.
I'd argue an AI first draft is *worse* than a blank page.
It's starting with something barfed by the machine, so it will influence you, perhaps in ways you'll never even sense, but it will be there.
When you start with an actual blank page, the mess is still *you*.
It's starting with something barfed by the machine, so it will influence you, perhaps in ways you'll never even sense, but it will be there.
When you start with an actual blank page, the mess is still *you*.
December 24, 2025 at 8:58 PM
For day job I've always had two editing modes.
1. Let me fix a few awkward phrasings or correct a factual error here or there but mostly leave it alone.
2. I got halfway through this and it's such a hot mess it's easier to throw out and start fresh.
Guess which one I suspect AI would be.
1. Let me fix a few awkward phrasings or correct a factual error here or there but mostly leave it alone.
2. I got halfway through this and it's such a hot mess it's easier to throw out and start fresh.
Guess which one I suspect AI would be.
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My brain has been thinking about this pile of suck ever since I started this revision pass and I finished the scene before the pile of suck and went to do the dishes and realized, ah, I have been setting myself up to make this not suck this entire edit, and HERE IS WHAT I NEED TO DO.
December 24, 2025 at 3:57 AM
My brain has been thinking about this pile of suck ever since I started this revision pass and I finished the scene before the pile of suck and went to do the dishes and realized, ah, I have been setting myself up to make this not suck this entire edit, and HERE IS WHAT I NEED TO DO.
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this time of year brings a mix of emotions, i know.
i hope this season, whatever you celebrate or may be struggling through, brings you a bit of peace somewhere.
this may be a message for you. maybe just give it a call.
216-361-6772.
i hope this season, whatever you celebrate or may be struggling through, brings you a bit of peace somewhere.
this may be a message for you. maybe just give it a call.
216-361-6772.
December 24, 2025 at 7:10 PM
this time of year brings a mix of emotions, i know.
i hope this season, whatever you celebrate or may be struggling through, brings you a bit of peace somewhere.
this may be a message for you. maybe just give it a call.
216-361-6772.
i hope this season, whatever you celebrate or may be struggling through, brings you a bit of peace somewhere.
this may be a message for you. maybe just give it a call.
216-361-6772.
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