That’s so cool. My 9th grade English teacher and my 10th and 12th grade history teacher definitely impacted me. I want to track them down, but I’m also kind of afraid that they’re dead.

People who changed your life but you don’t really talk to anymore… GO!

I’m heading to a conference that several of my friends from NM that I haven’t seen since I moved this past summer are also attending. Super psyched to get to hang out with them!

Forcing myself not to stare down other people’s misbehaving children with the “teacher look” when out in public.

I’m so sorry. Losing a parent is one of the hardest things. I don’t know if anything anyone told me when I lost my dad unexpectedly really consoled me. Time has helped. It was like waves of grief that eventually grew further apart. Don’t be afraid to smile and even laugh when reminiscing. It feels strange at first, but it’s good to be able to do that. Sending virtual hugs.

So sorry you’re going through this. Glad you were able to make it there to see him.

One I would describe as more of an acquaintance. We have a really good mutual friend, but we pretty much only hang out in group settings. We get along well, but there’s not much binding us together.

Another is actually more like a brother at this point. We tried to be friends initially after the breakup, but we were both pretty immature and shitty about it at the time. I ended up cutting off contact and then reached out several months later after emotions had cooled down. We’re not as close as we used to be, but we care a lot about each other, and I do think he’ll always be like family to me.

This week is going fine so far, but last week I said goodbye to my kitty buddy, Ralph. He was 18. I’ve known him his whole life, and he’s lived with me for most of it. (A friend of mine left him with me when she moved and couldn’t take him with her.) This guy has been by my side through so many changes in life, always the sweetest of cuddle buddies. I still keep expecting him to hop up on my lap when I sit down.

I’m not really interested in oil changes, but my Chevy bolt is chugging along just fine. Anything but Tesla.

Every time I think I can’t be more dumbfounded at the state of things in this country, I’m proven wrong. This is the actual front page of the HUD website right now.

What a sweetheart ❤️

Ugh, that sucks. I wish I had some sort of advice to offer, but everything in this country is so fucked. Rooting for you.

I wouldn’t say that’s irrational at all.

It would be cool to be able buy merch with the option to donate the same merch (or cost of merch for other needs depending on request) to another person in the community.

I always hate when people are sad but… I told this guy straight off the bat that I’m in a monogamous relationship. Had some excellent conversations with him about socialism. He kept trying to kiss me. He’s a nice guy. He’s mostly sober but on a bender because he can’t deal with the world. Damn, do I get that. But fucking boundaries, man. I finally just up and left mid-conversation.

Thank you!

I officially got the job offer that had been in HR limbo for awhile, so that’s a huge relief! Less than a week until the big move. Trying to force myself to take a breather now and then between frantically getting things done.

Yeah, I get that. Often I like interacting at a slower pace, but sometimes I get in a more social mood, and that’s not really viable here at the moment.

That’s a shame about lemm.ee (I’m guessing that’s your former instance). Welcome!

Moving’s starting to feel real. Going to sign a lease tomorrow. Getting in as much time as I can with all the important people. Lots of “lasts” happening recently. There’s still a hold on hiring for general music positions, but that’s not even at the forefront of my mind at the moment.