Yesterday an old friend messaged because she had a hilariously strange dream I was in. Today my sister-in-law messaged the same. The dreams were different, but both very On Brand.
What does it mean? Why am I suddenly in everyone's dreams? Who will message tomorrow?! 👀
Black and white photo of a formerly black/mostly gray dog curled up and sleeping on a couch with his head resting against a pillow 🖤
One of his fav activities for the last 13 years is harmonizing with the AWOOOOO every month, but today was the first AWOOOOO he is officially too hard of hearing to hear. 🥹
Def still a PITA, but at least a good alternative for our erratic Minnesota weather 🤪
A small lightbox is actually super easy & cheap to set up at home!
Right?! The black background, the frame, the colors, the skill just ✨🤌🏻✨ I'm having regrets* about not bringing this home with me.
*insufficient funds 💔
Photo of a framed antique cross-stitch that reads "May every road / Where e'er you roam / Lead safely back to / Home Sweet Home" picturing a cross-stitched home surrounded with trees, flowers, a dirt path, and fence; family members including an apron-clad mom, dad in work clothes, sister with braids in her hair, brother waving his arms, youngest with a tennis racket, 1 cat, and 1 dog; and a swoopy border with flowers in the corners. 🖤
Photo of a beautiful purple and white flower bouquet with greenery embroidered on a black background in a vintage frame and hung on a peg board wall. 🖤
The arts & crafts at antique stores get me every time. This fiber art is GORGEOUS! 🖤
Honestly so proud of her, but I'm mad I can't afford good seats to see her anymore!!!
Brandi vibes were immaculate last night even with an obstructed view from the nosebleeds. 🖤🌈🎶
My college roommate mocked my love of Brandi Carlile way back in 2007 saying her music is for middle aged moms & 19 years later I'm willing to admit she wasn't wrong. I'm just glad everyone else has caught on because no one deserves her flowers more than Brandi. 🖤
Obsessed regardless! 🤩
those eyes look like holes... IS IT A SALT OR PEPPER SHAKER?!
Screenshot of skeet by crashcityrocker "I mean, if my friend ditched out early from a party of mine to check on his sourdough, I would bust his balls over it for years. If he told me 'I'm serious man, get really anxious that I'm not working hard enough on my sourdough', we would have sit down talk" Reply by acasto "Do you not see how this comes across to people who might be neurodivergent? What happens is we just quit coming to the parties altogether."
Ah yes, neurodivergent people, who famously *checks notes* leave parties to check on the artificial intelligence they rely on to overthink/hyper-focus for them... 🤣
Pantry emptied, cleaned, and reorganized ✅
Partner asked if I'm manic lololol just coming out of the winter/ICE fog for the first false MN spring. 🤪
I painted the kitchen & decided to ride the Spring Cleaning High™ & emptied/sorted/reorganized all of the cabinets & drawers. There was an embarrassing amount of junk to donate/recycle, but it sure feels nice being able to find everything again! Now I want to paint/organize EVERYTHING 😅
WTF was that?!
Lessons from MN: get to know your neighbors. You don't need to be besties, but be familiar & recognizable. Keep an eye out for each other. Exchange phone numbers. Host block parties, game nights, or crafternoons. Share tools & recipes. Check on vulnerable neighbors regularly. Build NOW. 🖤
I don't like being the kind of person who wishes ill on anyone, but These Times™ are forcing my hand, so I hope folks spend the rest of their lives on the receiving end of what they're doing for/to others in These Times™. We reap what we sow & some folks will be reeaaal shocked when harvest comes. 👀
MN Nice is just giving people extra chances. We offer food at least 3x to be sure it wasn't a polite decline. You come at us sideways? 3 chances to get your 💩 together. We try to be nice about it, but the 3rd passive-aggressive response is VERY aggressive in the subtext. Read the room or 👀
And calling people who run out of their homes in their pajamas to observe their neighbors' kidnappings protestors is putting every single one of us more at risk. 🤬
other immediately. It was dark & frigid & the air was visibly thick with chemicals when Agents of Chaos wanted to leave. Someone shouts WE NEED TO MOVE IF WE WANT THEM TO LEAVE! Without hesitation, a response: WHY!? SO THEY CAN DO THIS IN ANOTHER NEIGHBORHOOD?! WE'RE ALREADY OUT! This is MN. 🖤🧵3/end
guiding each other through dark alleys to safety or to help others, pointing out slippery spots so no one falls. People with only whistles & words unflinching & facing armed cowards in masks filling their neighborhood with fireworks, flashbangs, & tear gas. Folks took direct hits & helped each🧵2
As things were unfolding over north last night, I watched live reporting to stay aligned with reality. Agitators & outsiders will never understand the level of care/community/restraint, but I watched it with my own eyes. Neighbors checking on one another & the journalist & person filming. People🧵1
Things appear to be business as usual elsewhere in The Cities today, but I can feel it. Every person I interacted with in the community today acted with a kindness & gentleness that felt different from our normal MN Nice. We got us. 🖤
She never had the spine to be our senator! I wish someone was primary-ing her now & hope she never makes it onto the ballot for governor. 🤞🏻
Take a slow, deep breath. Close your eyes. Another breath. Relax your face. Another. Relax your shoulders. Another. Drink a glass of water. Get comfy.
📢 YOU NEED TO PROCESS YOUR GRIEF/RAGE. 📢
Sit with it. Talk about it. Move your body. Stop looking at screens. Rest even if you can't sleep. 🖤
*Jacob Frey's speech writer
and conserve your sanity! It is valuable!
