Maybe not the news I wanted about my hands (de Quervains & arthritis) but I have answers and the start of a game plan. And THAT is good.

I legit thought this was a still from the opening scenes of “The Lion King” holy cow.

I don’t know you in the slightest but I am really glad you’re on this earth and saying the hard stuff out loud. I’m sending a (consensual) air hug or high five or wave, your choice.

I shudder every time a colleague says “I ran blah blah blah through our corporately licensed Copilot and have now learned ____”. Spend some time doing some critical thinking. Might take longer but also, not killing our planet or helping LLMs learn sensitive info.

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I’m just saying. Everybody should try #therapy. It’s a remarkable tool and mental health, especially in the 🔥 world 🔥 we are currently in is so important.

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Fun fact! When I get a certain type of angry, I go into Feverish Research Goblin Mode™️ which means your ass is grass. I will find every bit of peer reviewed evidence & legal research to prove my point. Those in my path will be ruined. #DoNotEffWithMe

I’ve taken to calling my time in the splints for my hands “thumb jail”. Treasure your thumb joints and tendons, people.

I am so annoyed. Pretty positive I’ve developed De Quervains Tenosynovitis in my OTHER hand now. I already have it in my left hand. Looks like a weekend in my splints NOT doing any of my hobbies is in my future.

As a parent of child obsessed with these, I’m so curious.

At this point, if you continue to remain silent, it’s you giving a thumbs up to things. To remain silent in the midst of ALL of this is unacceptable. *Especially* if you are privileged enough to have a platform with an audience.

Hey @radiobob.bsky.social is Maria Lopez real?? My parents and I are having a debate about it. I could’ve sworn she was on KPR2?

Hey @kansaspublicradio.bsky.social is Maria Lopez a real person?!

I’m actually surprised at how few people saw this coming. It was a platform that was “too” open, “too” uncontrollable, in that they couldn’t control the narrative. Of course they would do this.

I need a meadowlark #rebelbird

Dr Kareem Carr man: i wish to publish @kareem_carr Jan 21 reviewer 2: your paper is no good man: i'll do anything to improve reviewer 2: it's simple. you must read the work of the great scientist Pagliarini man: *bursts into tears* but i am Pagliarini Andre Pagliarini @apagliar Jan 21 a first: in rejecting an article I submitted to a journal, reviewer 2 noted I failed to engage the work of one Andre Pagliarini Jan 21, 2026 • 3:47 PM UTC

I just thought everyone should see this

I watched the trailer this morning for it and rushed to Steam to save. I cannot wait for it to come out!!!

Photo of crocheted yarn in colors of variegated greens and browns. Stitch is held by purple crochet hook, on the left leg.

I successfully wound the #yarn and then began my new work. A lovely, soft baby blanket for a coworker.

Me, attempting to place #yarn on a swift for the first time, muttering: “I have 2 degrees and 18+ years of therapy. I can figure this out. I’m smart. I’m brave.”
Me, also panic texting a friend for moral support while I do it: “OH MY GOSH I AM SO DUMB!!!”

Bought a less expensive version of the #HugSleep pod for kiddo. She is fascinated at how comfy it is. I’m in awe at how much easier it was for her to settle into sleep. #Neurodivergent brains and restlessness sleepers, highly recommend this!!

I’m gonna get some new TTRPGs and yarn and try and make some joy.

I really, really hate the current reality.

I am accepting that this year, I will have read the smallest amount of books in a decade. I feel a bit sad but also: I did a lot! I jumped into TTRPGs. I wrote. I painted. I crocheted. I rested. I did #EMDR therapy & holy hell did that do a number on me. I started playing a MMO. I healed.

Also: crocheting for 5+ hours and having hyper-mobility means really, really sore/ swollen hands today. If I’m going to finish this blanket, it’s time for compression gloves!

Feeling like myself for the first time since mid-August. It’s really nice to rediscover me. Back to Mer!

Seeing @twentysidedtavern.bsky.social in #KansasCity with @aabria.bsky.social as their special guest was absolutely *beyond* magical. From Will complementing my shirt to briefly meeting Mother herself, it was a hilarious, wonderful, magical time. Ale & well met indeed!!

Making chicken and noodles in the slow cooker today. Cleaning. Watching favorite shows. Crocheting. Happy no scaries Sunday!!

The scream I let out.

WHAT

@brennanleemulligan.bsky.social SO HELP ME IF YOU HAVE ENDED MY SPOOKY BOY I WILL RIOT I CANNOT EVEN RIGHT NOW. @criticalrole.bsky.social @alexanderward.bsky.social