Sign in

Mel G

@a4rdvark.bsky.social
147 followers 126 following 1.5K posts

Colour sommelier and persistent cacographist. Settler on unceded territory of the Tseshaht, Hupacasath First Nations.

PostsRepliesMedia
Mel G @a4rdvark.bsky.social · 4h
Today's colour is #C3AEAB, a medium light shade of taupe. Susurus amidst the pews. Gathering grist for the rumor mill. Notes of London fog, pedigree Siamese, and Venus of Willendorf.
A swatch of today's colour, a medium light shade of taupe. Hex code #C3AEAB.
010
Mel G @a4rdvark.bsky.social · 9h
I wish it was like that for me. If I hear shouted cursing while someone is working on maintenance or reno things my immediately thought is that things are going horribly and expensively awry and my anxiety spikes
000
Mel G @a4rdvark.bsky.social · 9h
It *should* be a phrase. Also I very much appreciate the audible crowd reaction.
000
Mel G @a4rdvark.bsky.social · 9h
be crime do gay
110
Mel G @a4rdvark.bsky.social · 9h
what a pun in the rear end
020
Mel G @a4rdvark.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
This library was assembled by one of the very few primary care networks in Alberta with dedicated menopause health specialists. It collects a bunch of super-helpful resources into one place, videos, handouts, podcasts etc. Friendly, plain-language, and vetted for outdated and misinformation.
000
Mel G @a4rdvark.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Apropo of nothing, this is a super handy link every Canadian who has (or used to have) a uterus should bookmark immediately: share.articulate.com/XcgMuVbiedrg...
share.articulate.com
SPPCN Menopause Information Library
110
Mel G @a4rdvark.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Today's colour is #C2FB1E, a shade of yellow-green. An obstinate, grating presence. Notes of highlighter pen, Wireless emergency alert, and waking up with a headache.
A swatch of today's colour, a shade of yellow-green. Hex code #C2FB1E.
120
Reposted by Mel G
The Daily Tism @thedailytism.com · 05/10/2026
An AuDHD man told to try the Pomodoro Technique as a way to overcome distractions and procrastination has reportedly fallen down a multi-hour rabbit hole on the history of the tomato.
thedailytism.com
AuDHD man advised to try Pomodoro Technique falls down seven-hour rabbit hole on history of tomato
An AuDHD man told to try the Pomodoro Technique as a way to overcome distractions and procrastination has reportedly fallen down a multi-hour rabbit hole on the history of the tomato. Anand Trivedi,…
624538
Mel G @a4rdvark.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
sing a song o' c-note a micky full of rye four and twenty vegetables baked in a pie
121
Mel G @a4rdvark.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Today's colour is #C24791, a shade of magenta-pink. Party-planner professionalism. A facade of benignity. Notes of Pinkie Pie, William Shakespeare 2000, and secret serial killer.
A swatch of today's colour, a shade of magenta-pink. Hex code #C24791.
020
Mel G @a4rdvark.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
that asset tho
010
Mel G @a4rdvark.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
VS POLECAT VS MARTEN VS GRISON VS OTTER VS BADGER VS WOLVERINE
010
Mel G @a4rdvark.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
I get the impression you enjoy Carcassonne
010
Reposted by Mel G
Stephen Collins @stephencollins.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
[A parody of MR ROGERS’ NEIGHBOURHOOD, in which the kindly Mr Rogers takes us to see local things in his town.]
 
1
[title]
MR ROGERS’ NEIGHBOURHOOD

MR ROGERS:

Hi there

2
Today, I’d like to take you to visit some of my neighbours… 

[He puts his coat on to leave his house]  

3
At a wonderful local event,
 
[We see the cute toy-town diorama of his village famous from the TV show. The camera pulls out…]

4
The Data Center protest.

[The camera has pulled out further and now we see a huge DATA CENTER at the edge  of town]. 

5
MR ROGERS [joining a crowd protesting outside the Data Center]:

The Data Center is an enormous, windowless, endlessly humming building outside of our town

6
…Which has tripled energy prices, drank all the water, and created four jobs.

7
[to camera, as if kindly explaining to the viewing children]:

Four jobs! Golly!

8
LADY PROTESTOR [probably NAOMI KLEIN, holding a sign]:

In a way, the Data Center is kind of a vivid metaphor for a future we feel locked out of!

9
MR ROGERS [to camera again]:

A metaphor.

10
That’s something that lets us clarify our feelings about something else. 

11
LADY PROTESTOR:
How do you feel, Mr Rogers?

MR ROGERS:
I feel like bringing down the government!

12
MR ROGERS [now holding a sign and protesting]:

It’s good to have neighbors.

[ends]
11337504
Mel G @a4rdvark.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Do it.
010
Mel G @a4rdvark.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
The fridge in my new place isn't either! There should be some sort of regulation preventing this.
000
Reposted by Mel G
Canadian Paintings @canadianpaintings.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Northern Lake Lawren Harris 1923
016143
Mel G @a4rdvark.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Good point. I have been considering getting a steamer...
010
Mel G @a4rdvark.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Today's colour is #C19404, a medium dark shade of yellow. Whiffy, a contrary concentration. Notes of St John's Wort, vitamin B12, and needing to hydrate.
A swatch of today's colour, a medium dark shade of yellow. Hex code #C19404.
010
Mel G @a4rdvark.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Aerospace Katie
070
Mel G @a4rdvark.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Today's colour is #C0E077, a medium light shade of yellow-green. Respite from ruggedness. Peals rising above the grind. Notes of fresh margarita, fruit fly trap, and embroidery on lederhosen.
A swatch of today's colour, a medium light shade of yellow-green. Hex code #C0E077.
021
Mel G @a4rdvark.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
so workers get hurt a lot, which also fucks their income and job security. Groups like the csshsa are doing their best, but its a super tough situation I wish more people knew about
000
Mel G @a4rdvark.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
which often doesn't seem very realistic to someone doing low-paid work, often with time pressures and minimal supports, who can't afford to lose their job, have their hours cut, and is very worried about being percieved as a "problem" employee
100
Mel G @a4rdvark.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
yeah that is really tough. The best practice stated in that course I worked on was to never physically lift a client by yourself, only to support someone as they moved themselves, to use a lift (if you had the cert to operate one) or to lift as part of a (trained, certified) team.
100
Mel G @a4rdvark.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
I worked a bit on some elearning for workers who support seniors and people with disabilities. The material focused mainly on techniques on avoiding workplace injuries, and it was pretty shocking to learn how just tough the conditions for people doing that work are.
100
Mel G @a4rdvark.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
In JvV2, Tom Hanks is now the luggage sales person. He and Meg have been drifting apart lately, but now circumstances require them to embark on a new epic journey together.
020
Mel G @a4rdvark.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Joe vs the Volcano 2: the Brain Cloud Returns
100
Mel G @a4rdvark.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
I'm getting some Bladerunner 2049 vibes, but less hard and more fun.
020
Mel G @a4rdvark.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
ODing on The Discourse
020
Mel G @a4rdvark.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Today's colour is #C02CEA, a shade of magenta. The heady cocktail of completion, triumph rippled with the beginnings of grief. Notes of Hi-Chew, rolling credits, and returning your library books on time.
A swatch of today's colour, a shade of magenta. Hex code #C02CEA.
020
Reposted by Mel G
mmrilla @mmrilla.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Today's Meme from @desveaux.bsky.social
What your favorite obsolete English Letter sags about you

thorn: you are a nerd
eth: you are a nerd
Wynn: you are a nerd
Yogh: you are a nerd
Ash: you are a nerd
Insular G: you are a nerd
long S: you are a nerd
618486
Mel G @a4rdvark.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
hell yeah butter
110
Mel G @a4rdvark.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Today's colour is #BF795D, a shade of brown. Rhythmic reverberation. Earthen echos. Notes of bronze age, reclaimed caboose, and adobe brick.
A swatch of today's colour, a shade of brown. Hex code #BF795D.
030
Mel G @a4rdvark.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
excellent.
040
Mel G @a4rdvark.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
...but they're still weird, right?
130
Mel G @a4rdvark.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Today's colour is #BEC5D0, a light shade of blue-grey. Shapeless avoidance. The impulse to seek options endlessly without action. Notes of rock garden, intermittent drizzle, and furniture boxstore.
A swatch of today's colour, a light shade of blue-grey. Hex code #BEC5D0.
030
Mel G @a4rdvark.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Damn, I just finished playing Fullbright's 2017 game, Tacoma, and it was so GOOD! Beautiful character and story writing, delivered in a largly non-linear narrative design that rewards player curiosity and attention to detail? In space??? I'm mad I slept on this one for so long.
060
Mel G @a4rdvark.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
@feistywaters.com is already nailing that, imo. But I agree, the more the better
121
Mel G @a4rdvark.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Also my friend had one of those dolls and even as a tiny child I thought design was bullshit. The "food" just retracts into the spoon. That's like, the opposite of feeding the doll?
010
Mel G @a4rdvark.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Loudly Crying Face Emoji
000
Mel G @a4rdvark.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Today's colour is #BE1243, a shade of pink. Buoyant, glossy. Coming out swinging. Notes of fresh radish, July baby, and cranberry cocktail.
A swatch of today's colour, a shade of pink. Hex code #BE1243.
030
Mel G @a4rdvark.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
I love being able to mute terms. Every time I open a meta thing I miss it immediately.
110
Mel G @a4rdvark.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Today's colour is #BD5EB6, a shade of magenta. Unanticipated understanding. A smile creates slack in the staid facade. Notes of wild mallow, rented kimono, and taro boba tea.
A swatch of today's colour, a shade of magenta. Hex code #BD5EB6
020
Mel G @a4rdvark.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
but it's the colour of speed! how could bmw fans not approve?
110
Mel G @a4rdvark.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
This is how millennial moms combat late-stage consumerist capitalism, child. You wish you could be this punk.
060
Mel G @a4rdvark.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Today's colour is #BCAB29, a shade of yellow. Gibbous, anticipation of the threshold. Notes of freshly brewed genmaicha, September larches, and finally arriving at a location with clean public restrooms.
A swatch of today's colour, a shade of yellow. Hex code #BCAB29.
140
Mel G @a4rdvark.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
I feel like you must be an expert by now: what is the best translucent food? (Also that blows, I'm sorry you're dealing with this shit)
110
Mel G @a4rdvark.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Today's colour is #BBF79C, a light shade of green. A fibrous blend. Neuro-stimulating. Notes of broccoli stalk, multipurpose cleaner, and avoiding eye contact.
A swatch of today's colour, a light shade of green. Hex code #BBF79C.
010
Mel G @a4rdvark.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
yes
020