Marm
@ladymarm.bsky.social
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"Never Forget." Yes, the woman who was born on Nov 10 to ensure we would never forget her birthday more than a day, made sure she died on an equally notable day so we can't forget that either. 😂
One year today. Miss you, Mom.
One year today. Miss you, Mom.
September 11, 2026 at 10:56 AM
"Never Forget." Yes, the woman who was born on Nov 10 to ensure we would never forget her birthday more than a day, made sure she died on an equally notable day so we can't forget that either. 😂
One year today. Miss you, Mom.
One year today. Miss you, Mom.
Everyone in my timeline is grieving, and it's sad and lovely all at the same time.
I wish we didn't have to be.
I wish we didn't have to be.
August 25, 2026 at 7:03 PM
Everyone in my timeline is grieving, and it's sad and lovely all at the same time.
I wish we didn't have to be.
I wish we didn't have to be.
As a report writer, frequent convo:
"I need a report of X"
Cool, I can do that. What are you using it for?
"To demonstrate Y."
And who are you showing it to?
"Audience A."
You're asking for X, but I think what you really need is Z, for these reasons.
The good bosses would generally 1/2
"I need a report of X"
Cool, I can do that. What are you using it for?
"To demonstrate Y."
And who are you showing it to?
"Audience A."
You're asking for X, but I think what you really need is Z, for these reasons.
The good bosses would generally 1/2
i swear to god, asking:
“what is the problem you are trying to solve?
followed by:
“what information or data do you need to solve this problem?”
are like, some of the single most important questions you need to ask a stakeholder on all kinds of projects, and so many people skip it
“what is the problem you are trying to solve?
followed by:
“what information or data do you need to solve this problem?”
are like, some of the single most important questions you need to ask a stakeholder on all kinds of projects, and so many people skip it
August 23, 2026 at 12:05 PM
As a report writer, frequent convo:
"I need a report of X"
Cool, I can do that. What are you using it for?
"To demonstrate Y."
And who are you showing it to?
"Audience A."
You're asking for X, but I think what you really need is Z, for these reasons.
The good bosses would generally 1/2
"I need a report of X"
Cool, I can do that. What are you using it for?
"To demonstrate Y."
And who are you showing it to?
"Audience A."
You're asking for X, but I think what you really need is Z, for these reasons.
The good bosses would generally 1/2
I'm not adhd (officially) and if I am, it's relatively inoffensive usually.
But.
The executive function peaks and valleys have become sharper in the past few years and my lists aren't as helpful. At least today has been a good day for flinging off follow-ups to a bunch of places. *sigh*
But.
The executive function peaks and valleys have become sharper in the past few years and my lists aren't as helpful. At least today has been a good day for flinging off follow-ups to a bunch of places. *sigh*
August 21, 2026 at 6:22 PM
I'm not adhd (officially) and if I am, it's relatively inoffensive usually.
But.
The executive function peaks and valleys have become sharper in the past few years and my lists aren't as helpful. At least today has been a good day for flinging off follow-ups to a bunch of places. *sigh*
But.
The executive function peaks and valleys have become sharper in the past few years and my lists aren't as helpful. At least today has been a good day for flinging off follow-ups to a bunch of places. *sigh*
My own corner of the world is quirky for reasons, to preface. I'm a spreadsheet person (report writer, until recently) & non-spreadsheet people have decided that llms mean they don't need spreadsheet people, cause they do it themselves (even if wrong), & thus are making it difficult to find a job.
August 21, 2026 at 2:01 AM
My own corner of the world is quirky for reasons, to preface. I'm a spreadsheet person (report writer, until recently) & non-spreadsheet people have decided that llms mean they don't need spreadsheet people, cause they do it themselves (even if wrong), & thus are making it difficult to find a job.
I'm most of the way through Mrs Davis & i still don't know WTF, but in the best way. It's the same kind of bonkers as the Tudor Horse Man Show, so much that I had to search @mostlybree.kitrocha.com timeline to make sure i hadn't seen it mentioned there.
It's Peacock and you must go in blind.
WTF 😂
It's Peacock and you must go in blind.
WTF 😂
August 16, 2026 at 6:31 PM
I'm most of the way through Mrs Davis & i still don't know WTF, but in the best way. It's the same kind of bonkers as the Tudor Horse Man Show, so much that I had to search @mostlybree.kitrocha.com timeline to make sure i hadn't seen it mentioned there.
It's Peacock and you must go in blind.
WTF 😂
It's Peacock and you must go in blind.
WTF 😂
Yaaaay! My skellies are adorable (pirate weekend at Renn fest ahoy!) and pics really, really do not do justice to these opals.
Thanks @peculiarityshop.bsky.social !
Thanks @peculiarityshop.bsky.social !
July 29, 2026 at 6:14 PM
Yaaaay! My skellies are adorable (pirate weekend at Renn fest ahoy!) and pics really, really do not do justice to these opals.
Thanks @peculiarityshop.bsky.social !
Thanks @peculiarityshop.bsky.social !
Spreadsheets are self-soothing for me (yeah, i know). Dealing with estate stuff means my current project is a spreadsheet of my life to make things easier for my kids some day. This is how i cope with the ongoing clutter of all her stuff everywhere in my house, & in hers yet to go.
I'm a weirdo 😂
I'm a weirdo 😂
July 28, 2026 at 10:55 AM
Spreadsheets are self-soothing for me (yeah, i know). Dealing with estate stuff means my current project is a spreadsheet of my life to make things easier for my kids some day. This is how i cope with the ongoing clutter of all her stuff everywhere in my house, & in hers yet to go.
I'm a weirdo 😂
I'm a weirdo 😂
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Unscientific survey: do you use an algorithmic or chronological timeline as your main view here? quick poll, 3 clicks total.
strawpoll.com/7rnzVXJXYnO
strawpoll.com/7rnzVXJXYnO
June 16, 2026 at 11:08 AM
Unscientific survey: do you use an algorithmic or chronological timeline as your main view here? quick poll, 3 clicks total.
strawpoll.com/7rnzVXJXYnO
strawpoll.com/7rnzVXJXYnO
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The gay agenda is to be left alone to live happy fulfilling lives without fear or judgment, with equal rights and access to societal staples.
That's it.
It's so simple.
And yet.
Pride 2026.
That's it.
It's so simple.
And yet.
Pride 2026.
June 2, 2026 at 12:45 PM
The gay agenda is to be left alone to live happy fulfilling lives without fear or judgment, with equal rights and access to societal staples.
That's it.
It's so simple.
And yet.
Pride 2026.
That's it.
It's so simple.
And yet.
Pride 2026.
New washer & fridge coming tomorrow, camping stuff still not put away cause so much was wet & yard only so big to dry. Clutter distress is in overdrive, everything is dirty, much to do but knees are unhappy so nap with drugs & cheese, then compression & back to work. I'll have time to hurt Tuesday.
May 31, 2026 at 11:58 AM
New washer & fridge coming tomorrow, camping stuff still not put away cause so much was wet & yard only so big to dry. Clutter distress is in overdrive, everything is dirty, much to do but knees are unhappy so nap with drugs & cheese, then compression & back to work. I'll have time to hurt Tuesday.
Over 50, hbp creeping up slowly, knee for the last week has been swollen & cranky (tendinitis after hiking several miles), 1 benign polyp couple years ago, & this morning having my "preventive" chest CT (smoked 20+ years). Reasonably confident to not expect good news out of this. Aging is annoying
May 27, 2026 at 11:10 AM
Over 50, hbp creeping up slowly, knee for the last week has been swollen & cranky (tendinitis after hiking several miles), 1 benign polyp couple years ago, & this morning having my "preventive" chest CT (smoked 20+ years). Reasonably confident to not expect good news out of this. Aging is annoying
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oh no the people are forgetting the ancient texts youtu.be/WzZaJDg6E0A?...
May 1, 2026 at 3:24 PM
oh no the people are forgetting the ancient texts youtu.be/WzZaJDg6E0A?...
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so i wrote a new song. it's very short, it's a bit shouty. i'm shouting my lungs out. i'm screaming.
people have asked for it since my friends and i sang it at Alaska Folk Fest, so here's a demo.
i'm releasing this song into the public domain. it's for anyone.
www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/jw08y...
people have asked for it since my friends and i sang it at Alaska Folk Fest, so here's a demo.
i'm releasing this song into the public domain. it's for anyone.
www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/jw08y...
April 24, 2026 at 8:12 PM
so i wrote a new song. it's very short, it's a bit shouty. i'm shouting my lungs out. i'm screaming.
people have asked for it since my friends and i sang it at Alaska Folk Fest, so here's a demo.
i'm releasing this song into the public domain. it's for anyone.
www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/jw08y...
people have asked for it since my friends and i sang it at Alaska Folk Fest, so here's a demo.
i'm releasing this song into the public domain. it's for anyone.
www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/jw08y...
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OH SHIT @kbspangler.com IS GETTING BACK INTO PLUSHIES GO SIGN UP TO BE NOTIFIED WHEN THE CAMPAIGN GOES LIVE TO GET A HAPPY VULTURE TO GO WITH YOUR ANGRY KOALA GO GO GO GO
www.makeship.com/petitions/pe...
www.makeship.com/petitions/pe...
Peony the Vulture
You have been asking since FOREVER, so now it's time! People, we give you THE PEONY PLUSHIE! Take home the wisest, coolest, most gossiper bird that ever talked, and pray she won't turn into a Death Om...
www.makeship.com
April 23, 2026 at 2:24 PM
OH SHIT @kbspangler.com IS GETTING BACK INTO PLUSHIES GO SIGN UP TO BE NOTIFIED WHEN THE CAMPAIGN GOES LIVE TO GET A HAPPY VULTURE TO GO WITH YOUR ANGRY KOALA GO GO GO GO
www.makeship.com/petitions/pe...
www.makeship.com/petitions/pe...
These came last night but i needed to take this awkward picture in sunlight to capture the light through these fantastic stones! Ahhh!
cc @peculiarityshop.bsky.social
cc @peculiarityshop.bsky.social
April 23, 2026 at 3:55 PM
These came last night but i needed to take this awkward picture in sunlight to capture the light through these fantastic stones! Ahhh!
cc @peculiarityshop.bsky.social
cc @peculiarityshop.bsky.social
I just got my Sony Walkman HD5 (ca. 2005) up and running again and i am inordinately pleased about this
April 20, 2026 at 11:52 PM
I just got my Sony Walkman HD5 (ca. 2005) up and running again and i am inordinately pleased about this
Rage Against the Machine when they were opening for House of Pain at the old Hammerjacks. They were amazing. Which was great because HoP never made it onstage.
Question time, friends: What musical artist(s) were you lucky enough to catch at a small venue before they broke big?
April 5, 2026 at 10:23 AM
Rage Against the Machine when they were opening for House of Pain at the old Hammerjacks. They were amazing. Which was great because HoP never made it onstage.
This abc broadcast has been one of the worst things I've seen and i would like to punch them all in the face
April 1, 2026 at 10:40 PM
This abc broadcast has been one of the worst things I've seen and i would like to punch them all in the face
Ah poop. Replied to the wrong post by accident and by the time I deleted and went to correct, it went poof. Some days are just like that, i guess.
March 22, 2026 at 11:32 PM
Ah poop. Replied to the wrong post by accident and by the time I deleted and went to correct, it went poof. Some days are just like that, i guess.
Finally tackling White Rat in my TBR and found myself with an earworm of "there are no cats in America" while reading Wonder Engine. (complimentary)
Thanks @tkingfisher.com, loving the ride so far.
Thanks @tkingfisher.com, loving the ride so far.
March 17, 2026 at 11:40 AM
Finally tackling White Rat in my TBR and found myself with an earworm of "there are no cats in America" while reading Wonder Engine. (complimentary)
Thanks @tkingfisher.com, loving the ride so far.
Thanks @tkingfisher.com, loving the ride so far.
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WBAL in Baltimore helping viewers understand the difference between watches and warnings
March 12, 2026 at 12:29 AM
WBAL in Baltimore helping viewers understand the difference between watches and warnings
I loved my mother. But sorting through her stuff to try to get the value out of it is a trial. But I'm trying to figure something out, despite the appraiser telling me that trying to sell loose stones is a losing battle, even if i have the receipts. I'm trying, Mom.
March 1, 2026 at 7:15 PM
I loved my mother. But sorting through her stuff to try to get the value out of it is a trial. But I'm trying to figure something out, despite the appraiser telling me that trying to sell loose stones is a losing battle, even if i have the receipts. I'm trying, Mom.
Perhaps it'll be my biggest mistake ever, but I walked off my job of 23 years yesterday morning. Yes, I know what the job market is like right now. Wish me luck.
February 10, 2026 at 12:59 PM
Perhaps it'll be my biggest mistake ever, but I walked off my job of 23 years yesterday morning. Yes, I know what the job market is like right now. Wish me luck.
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Blueskyese and Xian share an obvious common root as both being Twitteric languages, the difference is that after the split Xian became a hybrid Twitteric/Channer-linkedin tongue, while Blueskyese changed less overall but did pick up some tumbleric and redditor loanwords
yeah Bluesky is primarily a Tumblric language
February 6, 2026 at 9:18 PM
Blueskyese and Xian share an obvious common root as both being Twitteric languages, the difference is that after the split Xian became a hybrid Twitteric/Channer-linkedin tongue, while Blueskyese changed less overall but did pick up some tumbleric and redditor loanwords