Roz Young
@roozilla.bsky.social
Science and magic: microbiologist, filmmaker, DM for D&D and more. Video games and books, no one is only one thing.
I don't know what he was dreaming about last night, but he kept talking about a mystery stone that's yellow and square. As his DM, I feel obliged to incorporate such an object in an upcoming game.
December 22, 2025 at 6:49 PM
I don't know what he was dreaming about last night, but he kept talking about a mystery stone that's yellow and square. As his DM, I feel obliged to incorporate such an object in an upcoming game.
Why does plain rice cooking just smell so dang good
December 19, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Why does plain rice cooking just smell so dang good
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Jane Austen used 'however' at the beginning of a sentence, and so can you.
December 16, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Jane Austen used 'however' at the beginning of a sentence, and so can you.
Us, in the Sims...
Me: That wall is a statement colour, that one is wallpaper, and that one is stone
Him: It's one room
Me: It's rags to riches
Him: Exactly
Me: We have the money
Him: That is not the concern
Me: See, it's great, I'm so cool
Him: You've never been cool
Me: I've never been coolER
Me: That wall is a statement colour, that one is wallpaper, and that one is stone
Him: It's one room
Me: It's rags to riches
Him: Exactly
Me: We have the money
Him: That is not the concern
Me: See, it's great, I'm so cool
Him: You've never been cool
Me: I've never been coolER
December 12, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Us, in the Sims...
Me: That wall is a statement colour, that one is wallpaper, and that one is stone
Him: It's one room
Me: It's rags to riches
Him: Exactly
Me: We have the money
Him: That is not the concern
Me: See, it's great, I'm so cool
Him: You've never been cool
Me: I've never been coolER
Me: That wall is a statement colour, that one is wallpaper, and that one is stone
Him: It's one room
Me: It's rags to riches
Him: Exactly
Me: We have the money
Him: That is not the concern
Me: See, it's great, I'm so cool
Him: You've never been cool
Me: I've never been coolER
Our tree is up and we have a new topper that is star shaped but mostly glitter. It's getting everywhere. 10/10
December 8, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Our tree is up and we have a new topper that is star shaped but mostly glitter. It's getting everywhere. 10/10
If you see this, post an anime you love.
November 5, 2025 at 7:50 PM
If you see this, post an anime you love.
Next option for my someday memoir title, "Upskirt at the End of the World", and also, don't wear a billowy skirt to the windy coast of Portugal. Follow me for more hot tips.
November 4, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Next option for my someday memoir title, "Upskirt at the End of the World", and also, don't wear a billowy skirt to the windy coast of Portugal. Follow me for more hot tips.
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November 3, 2025 at 8:57 PM
I'm on to this read now, I like tea and books and running away with these ladies...
November 3, 2025 at 6:40 PM
I'm on to this read now, I like tea and books and running away with these ladies...
I just finished THE NAME OF THE WIND and holy hells if you love fantasy, you must read this book
October 29, 2025 at 3:35 PM
I just finished THE NAME OF THE WIND and holy hells if you love fantasy, you must read this book
Lots of reference photos snapped and streets wandered for vibes. My bad ankles were tested. He said no to one set of steep, crumbling steps, not Roz safe lol
October 20, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Lots of reference photos snapped and streets wandered for vibes. My bad ankles were tested. He said no to one set of steep, crumbling steps, not Roz safe lol
Just said, "Don't laugh, I'm drunk" while laughing, for the millionth time (approx.) so I'll probably make that the title of my memoir
October 19, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Just said, "Don't laugh, I'm drunk" while laughing, for the millionth time (approx.) so I'll probably make that the title of my memoir
When you're in Italy and hit a kissing check point before you can continue
October 19, 2025 at 8:16 AM
When you're in Italy and hit a kissing check point before you can continue
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‘Vowel’ comes from the Latin ‘vocalis,’ which originally meant “vocal.”
October 17, 2025 at 1:39 PM
‘Vowel’ comes from the Latin ‘vocalis,’ which originally meant “vocal.”
I am in Italy getting research done for my book. This is important research.
October 15, 2025 at 6:27 AM
I am in Italy getting research done for my book. This is important research.
Adventures in Italy, wandering. I watched a cute street cat eat a bee.
October 11, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Adventures in Italy, wandering. I watched a cute street cat eat a bee.
We are officially on our way to Italy! Book re-writes and cooking classes here I come!
a cartoon of spongebob saying woot woot while holding a walkie talkie
ALT: a cartoon of spongebob saying woot woot while holding a walkie talkie
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October 5, 2025 at 11:21 PM
We are officially on our way to Italy! Book re-writes and cooking classes here I come!
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Some phrases are so well-known, you don't need to say the whole thing to be understood.
E.g., you can say "birds of a feather" without saying "flock together."
-“When life hands you lemons…”
-“Great minds…”
-“When in Rome…”
Such partial phrases are called 'anapodotons.'
E.g., you can say "birds of a feather" without saying "flock together."
-“When life hands you lemons…”
-“Great minds…”
-“When in Rome…”
Such partial phrases are called 'anapodotons.'
September 17, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Some phrases are so well-known, you don't need to say the whole thing to be understood.
E.g., you can say "birds of a feather" without saying "flock together."
-“When life hands you lemons…”
-“Great minds…”
-“When in Rome…”
Such partial phrases are called 'anapodotons.'
E.g., you can say "birds of a feather" without saying "flock together."
-“When life hands you lemons…”
-“Great minds…”
-“When in Rome…”
Such partial phrases are called 'anapodotons.'
Tonight is DnD and tomorrow is a Minecraft stream. The nights are creative fun with friends. The daytime is for work and general anxiety about, well, waves hands at everything.
September 2, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Tonight is DnD and tomorrow is a Minecraft stream. The nights are creative fun with friends. The daytime is for work and general anxiety about, well, waves hands at everything.
My plan tonight, get tipsy, make taco salad. First, spicy beef.
August 24, 2025 at 1:48 AM
My plan tonight, get tipsy, make taco salad. First, spicy beef.
Turns out, I am terrible at making calzones from scratch. I embrace this and accept I have other skills
August 19, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Turns out, I am terrible at making calzones from scratch. I embrace this and accept I have other skills
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You ‘run the gamut’ and ‘run the gauntlet.’
You don’t ‘run the gambit.’
gamut = entire range or series
gauntlet = severe trial
Gambit = Alpha-level mutant who can convert potential energy to kinetic energy
You don’t ‘run the gambit.’
gamut = entire range or series
gauntlet = severe trial
Gambit = Alpha-level mutant who can convert potential energy to kinetic energy
August 18, 2025 at 1:34 PM
You ‘run the gamut’ and ‘run the gauntlet.’
You don’t ‘run the gambit.’
gamut = entire range or series
gauntlet = severe trial
Gambit = Alpha-level mutant who can convert potential energy to kinetic energy
You don’t ‘run the gambit.’
gamut = entire range or series
gauntlet = severe trial
Gambit = Alpha-level mutant who can convert potential energy to kinetic energy
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'level' is a close second, right?
August 14, 2025 at 2:38 PM
'level' is a close second, right?
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Is there a word that uses all the vowels including ‘y’?
Unquestionably.
Unquestionably.
August 12, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Is there a word that uses all the vowels including ‘y’?
Unquestionably.
Unquestionably.
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For some Canadians, this is a day off. For others, it is just a typical Monday.
Today also goes by many names around Canada.
Heritage Day, Colonel By Day, Terry Fox Day and more.
This is the story of the August Civic Holiday and its many names.
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Today also goes by many names around Canada.
Heritage Day, Colonel By Day, Terry Fox Day and more.
This is the story of the August Civic Holiday and its many names.
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August 4, 2025 at 2:01 PM
For some Canadians, this is a day off. For others, it is just a typical Monday.
Today also goes by many names around Canada.
Heritage Day, Colonel By Day, Terry Fox Day and more.
This is the story of the August Civic Holiday and its many names.
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Today also goes by many names around Canada.
Heritage Day, Colonel By Day, Terry Fox Day and more.
This is the story of the August Civic Holiday and its many names.
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