Otterly Oren
otterlyoren.bsky.social
Otterly Oren
@otterlyoren.bsky.social
Not quite 40 something Dad, husband, artist, Technical Professional, Queer geek who also happens to sometimes thrive with Chronic Illness and NeuroDivergence. If that’s not to your taste, please choose kindness today. There is enough vitriol out there.
“All women, Marcus realized with a sinking feeling as he climbed the ladder. He wished Janos and Ihernglass were here to even the odds a little.” - The Price of Valor by Django Wexler

#IYKYK #theshadowcampaigns #fantasybooks #lgbtqiaplus #djangowexler
March 25, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Oh, only 4 years of hard work starting to come to a culmination this week.

Can’t futz with it anymore. Just have to wait and see.
March 24, 2025 at 11:37 PM
I just connected the dots. And I don’t know hot to feel about it.

I may have to decide between my gender marker on my ID or legal marriage to the love of my life.
#lgbtq #saveourrights #transrights
March 13, 2025 at 6:14 AM
While I have limited mobility I’m trying to do some #coloring and enjoying the #chubblegum coloring book. Helps my #nd brain calm.
March 10, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Looking for suggestions - I’ve been out of the classical music world for a long time.

Looking for books to begin teaching musical theory and how to read music to children. I’m going to start teaching my daughter.
March 4, 2025 at 5:54 PM
One of our littles had a birthday today, and asked for a watermelon cake. Well - I jumped in with both feet. First time I’ve tried #cakecarving and I am a very #amatuerbaker

This is only my 5th or 6th really successful cake or cupcake, and thank you to the amazing friend who helped with stripes.
March 2, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Reposted by Otterly Oren
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We don't really offer the Antique Grey colorway that often anymore so this is a rare grab from our Fates Faire!

Who will be the new owner of these amazing boots?!?!?!

bit.ly/4h1mTO2

#boots #smallbusiness #slowfashion #shopsmall
February 24, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Rewatching the #PiratesoftheCaribbean films. I always knew I recognized Bootstrap Bill, but I didn’t realize it was Zaddy #StellanSkaarsgard until rewatching it now many years later. I love how well made these films are. Good date night for us two old theater nerds.
February 22, 2025 at 5:40 AM
Sometimes kids just need to get their wiggles out. #ndkids
February 18, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Call with a prospective private school for my little in half an hour, trying not to overthink. Even here in Western Washington state we aren’t free from homo- and transphobia along with the resultant harassment.

No child should be “othered” by a teacher at school.
February 11, 2025 at 7:34 PM
In a yurt near the mountains hunkered up with my hubby and a puppy miraculously with signal. What to do? Time for some #dropout and pizza we packed in. #umactually absolutely killing it this week.
February 1, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Made a dice tower - gonna try to recreate large enough for bigger dice! #lego #dnd
January 22, 2025 at 7:45 PM
I’ve been thinking lately on what I’ve felt the last 5 years have robbed me of.

I’m realizing what a negative place that is to be in my heart. I’m trying to find kindness again, not just towards others but towards myself. True kindness while rare, is vital.
January 12, 2025 at 8:22 AM