A cluster of pale pink pineberries are growing at the base of Halley’s pineberry plant.

Pomegranate flowers are seen on the end of a branch of Halley’s pomegranate tree. The buds are exactly the same color as a ripe pomegranate.

Immature blackberries that are still very small and green are growing on a potted blackberry bush.

Some slightly riper blueberries.

Garden update. The pomegranate flowers were a HUGE but definitely appreciated surprise.

A closeup of Halley’s holographic Black Milk fish scale print skirt, with two Jenny Lemons sardine hair clips resting on top.

Did some thematic dressing for an ocean themed program I ran today because I am 100% that children’s #skybrarian 🤟

Halley’s merch haul from The Midnight : Time Machines tour. It includes a black pullover with pixelated art and a quote from the song “Digital Dreams”, a tour exclusive version of the Syndicate ball cap, and a sticker four pack. The bag, which features the cover of the Syndicate album, VIP exclusive floppy disk pin, and mini notebook were from the VIP package.

Merch haul.

It’s so cool that you got to see them so early on! This was my first time, but it won’t be my last. Possibly the best show I’ve ever been to, and that’s saying something. I’m glad it hit the spot for you too!

Have the best time! You are in for a TREAT

A photo of Halley and her husband posed with lead singer of The Midnight, Tyler Lyle.

Soundcheck photo of The Midnight. It shows Justin Klunk in the background, Rhett Shull adjusting some audio equipment, Kwesi Robinson playing drums, Tyler Lyle and OBLYVN on synths.

The silhouettes of Rhett Shull and Oliver McEwen against a bright red background that features numbers on a screen.

The opening act for the evening, New Constellations. Harlee Case is playing bass and singing, and Josh Smith is on guitar.

One of the best experiences ever 🙏 Snatched up some VIP tickets to The Midnight (my favorite) and finally got to go last night. Tyler was a gem, the soundcheck was incredible, what a SHOW. Was super impressed with their opener too. New Constellations is amazing!
#themidnight #newconstellations

The fifth pressing of Thanks in Advance by Ollie Wride is being held out in Halley’s hand. The cover is black and white and features Ollie in a desert. The text naming the album is yellow cursive.

A vinyl copy of Thanks in Advance plays on Halley’s turntable with the album propped up behind it.

100% forgot I ordered Thanks in Advance, so coming home to it (and on a bad brain day of all the days) was such a rad feeling. I have an irrational love of Ollie Wride- ordering the most recent vinyl pressing was a no brainer. #nowspinning #vinyl #olliewride #synth

Once I took him to the vet and she asked what his favorite snacks were, and then looked at me like I’d grown a second head when I told her he likes veggies and lots of fruits 🥴 He likes dog treats too and LOVES chicken, but my dude is also obsessed with rabbit food 🐰

A large Caron Cinnamon Swirl Cake in the color way “Tropical Breeze” sits atop a many times folded over start of a crochet granny stitch hexagon cardigan Halley started one day ago. Behind those are Halley’s headphones and a granny square crochet workbook.

My coworkers tell me that hyperfixation can be a symptom of ADHD 😬 I’m on my second one pound ball of yarn in 48 hours and my hands are so sore. Gonna, you know, try and give it a rest. Def better than stimming by messing with my cuticles, but still not ideal. Regulation is rad tho.

As an aside, my child hates it when I purchase new records because I require a single listen immediately after I get them and he’s not allowed to watch anything on tv while I’m enjoying them (everything is in that room) 😂 To his credit, he goes with it but ALSO checks the record player constantly.

Halley holds out two records she purchased from the record store today; Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming by M83 and The Aeroplane Over The Sea by Neutral Milk Hotel.

Today’s acquisitions from Gray Cat Records. Two of my absolute favorites, these have both been on my must own list from day 1. Aeroplane brings me the most distinct memories, and Dreaming is just a damn masterpiece. #vinyl #nowspinning #m83 #neutralmilkhotel

Halley holds up a paperback copy of The Glass Hotel by Emily St John Mandel against a foggy lake. The fog in the back is similar to the fog in the photo.

Halley has propped up a library copy of The School for Good Mothers by Jessamine Chan against her hoodie for the day, a maroon sweater that features librarian Augusta Baker. Also behind the items is a folder pair of jeans with a multicolored beaded necklace resting on top. All items are on top of sheets patterned with blue and green ornate shapes.

Books 3+4 of the year 📚💙 Emily St. John Mandel just forever has my heart, and though it was a slow start it was still a 10/10 experience. The School for Good Mothers left me hugging my kiddo extra tight and gave me lots to ruminate on. #booksky #theglasshotel #theschoolforgoodmothers

A library copy of Andre Aciman’s collection of novellas, Room on the Sea. Surrounding it are corners if these items: some yarn in a bowl shared with a crochet hook, two crocheted hexagons in yellow and Orange, a Nintendo Switch case for Eastward (a video game) and some beats headphones.

Second book of the year, and while it wasn’t my favorite it definitely brought me somewhere new. I want to bring attention to the first story, The Gentleman from Peru, for exactly the amount of nostalgic sadness I needed 📚💙 #roomonthesea #andreaciman #microbookreview

Two newly finished panels laying on a couch of a white, green, yellow, and blue crochet granny square top/vest. The panels are mostly a huge square, with added sections to connect the body and arms.

Finished the base panels for the crocheted granny square top/vest I’ve been making over the last few weeks. I suspect I’m going to want to add more length just for my own preferences, but I’m pretty happy with it so far! Not sure if I’m supposed to block before sewing or not.

Also gotta ask: is there something in the air? Libraryland has been INTENSE these
last few weeks.

Halley holds up a vinyl copy of Stegonaute’s self titled first album. It features an illustration of a man on a moonlike, or perhaps arctic landscape with his back to the viewer. It is night out, and the man is looking through a door that shows a sunlit sea inside of it. The light shines out through the door.

I absolutely adore Stegonaute’s first full length album. Thankful to have preordered so many months in advance- I had no idea it would be such a limited printing!

A picture of the inside of Halley’s journal. It’s a quote from Hunter S Thompson, mostly drawn in brown bubble letters. It says “We have become nazi monsters in the eyes of the whole world- a nation of bullies and bastards who would rather kill than live peacefully. We are not just whores for power and oil, but killer whores with hate and fear in our hearts.”

A frozen circle of ice from a water catching tray outside this morning. Halley is holding it up to catch the sun, and it is slowly melting. It is transparent.

A giant lions mane mushroom Halley purchased on a farmers market bus last week.

Halley’s Yorkshire terrier, Rupert, sits on the stairs cocking his head. His hair is cut short everywhere except on his ears and the tip of his tail.

I am tired and thankful for small breaks from the world at large.

Two journals, both from Notebook Therapy, are lined up on Halley’s desk. One is a bit smaller, and has a slightly fuzzy forest green cover with golden mushroom and fern details. The other, the larger of the two, is dark blue and features a holographic teacup with galaxies floating inside.

Only about 30 pages left in my current journal. This is gonna be a tough decision.

Halley’s lap, covered in crocheted hexagons in shades of yellow, green, and blue. She is wearing leggings with a Galaxy print on them.

When you learn a new shape and then immediately commit yourself to making 110 of them 🫠 This blanket’s gonna be rad tho

Same, I hope so too. The GoFundMe might still be active as well if you’re looking for ways to help; his partner was pregnant and I’m sure could use whatever extra goes their way

He was a real one. I found out pretty soon after, and have legit been feeling it since. His family has his album he was working on, and i’m hoping they can find someone to do him right with it ✨

I love that none of us have probably thought about Paul Dano for years but the minute Tarantino opened his dumb mouth the whole world arose like vampires from a coffin to collectively say, hey fuck you

A heads-up state and federal agencies are actively monitoring online activity tied to criticism and protest of the immigration crackdown in New Orleans. That includes social media comments, posts, group chats, and other digital spaces.

Oof. It’s a hard choice. Maybe Twilight Galaxy? What would you go for?

A collection of three hair clips, all shaped like fruit, lay on Halley’s kitchen counter. The largest, shaped like two lemons with leaves and blossoms, is a claw clip, the smallest, shaped like a cut open pomegranate is a mini claw clip, and the midsized one, shaped like blueberries, is a snap clip. The label for the brand that makes the clips, Jenny Lemons, sits next to the items. Behind them all is the box they came in, decorated with a strip of tape that has illustrated fruit on it.

(Probably) irrational joy over these little fruity guys coming in the mail.

Halley’s hand is holding a paper insert from a Metric cd she purchased over 15 years ago. The insert, clearly very dated, explains you can purchase Metric ringtones for $2.99 each. Behind her is the cd book she’s been organizing for the last few days, with all four slots holding Metric cd’s.

What do you think would happen if I texted this number? 🤔

monday's not real

A closeup of the pepper poppers Halley just made from The Official Stardew Valley Cookbook. The jalapeños used are green, and they were baked instead of fried. There are gluten free panko breadcrumbs on top.

Yooooo these were great. This cookbook is steadily getting to be one of my favorites. ConcernedApe is the best developer, I swear everything he touches is a gift 🙏

A tray of pepper poppers cools in front of a bookstand which features the recipe for them. The recipe is from The Official Stardew Valley Cookbook.

My body is ready 🥹

Okay, but fr I’m obsessed with these and am brokenhearted when they go out of season every year