Julian @julianmka.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Is there somewhere friendly & cozy in Boston (and close-ish to Logan) where I can sit & read a while before a flight? I have a couple hours that I'd rather not spend in Terminal A. Bonus points for good coffee / tea / snacks. 000
Julian @julianmka.bsky.social · 16/09/2026For all that The Youths get (righteous) flak for playing music and videos in public sans headphones, I'd like to shout out the boomer lady at my gate this morning who has taken us on a journey of smooth jazz Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, random news clips, and mystery percussion. 021
Julian @julianmka.bsky.social · 09/09/2026I know that Meta is evil and Instagram ruins people's self-esteem, but then sometimes it serves up the most perfect video of bulldogs dressed up at Apps from Avatar: The Last Airbender and it absolutely saves my afternoon. 110
Reposted by Julianashley fairbanks @ziibiing.com · 09/09/2026friends! i haven’t asked for you to donate to rent in awhile but i got a request in our inbox for an undocumented ecuadorian mother of two who is $850 short on her $1700 rent you think we could raise that? maybe helping someone will make me feel less shitty venmo @ziibiing pp: @standwithminnesota 4215155
Julian @julianmka.bsky.social · 07/09/2026youtu.be/fmsCDVTvOcIyoutu.bethe Mountain Goats - Solidarity Forever (Jordan Lake Sessions)YouTube video by the Mountain Goats 010
Julian @julianmka.bsky.social · 04/09/2026My glasses cleaning spray ran out this week, and I looked up a DIY recipe so I could reuse the convenient, itty-bitty spray bottle. The stuff I made is SO MUCH BETTER than whatever I was using before! For 1 ounce: 1 part water 3 parts isopropyl alcohol (I subbed 70% rubbing) 1-2 drops dish soap 120
Julian @julianmka.bsky.social · 04/09/2026One year ago, I was at The Providence Athenaeum. Wish I could teleport back to this reading room. 010
Julian @julianmka.bsky.social · 02/09/2026@chuckwendig.bsky.social has the best fans, and he's just as lovely in person as he is online 🤓 140
Julian @julianmka.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Discovered that my printer has a "book" print layout a while back. Now, whenever I print out a new knitting pattern, I bind it into a booklet with embroidery floss. This gives me endless joy and has massively increased my quality of life when knitting. 080
Julian @julianmka.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Got hit with a Mack truck of allergies while in RI this week so I've been offline and mostly communing with boxes of tissues. Can't believe we lost Tim Curry and Peter Cullen this week, too 😢 All the wrong people are dying. 020
Reposted by JulianTressie McMillan Cottom @tressiemcphd.bsky.social · 27/08/2026I wrote about Dolly Parton in my latest @nytopinion.nytimes.com column. Thank you. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/27/o...nytimes.comOpinion | The Greatest Story Dolly Parton Ever Wrote Was Herself (Gift Article)She didn’t see herself as a saint; she identified as something we needed even more: a writer. 662583649
Reposted by JulianMaggie Astor @maggieastor.bsky.social · 27/08/2026It is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT to recognize — and the article discusses this — that "underlying conditions" is a very broad category. You may have one even if you don't think of yourself as high risk. See long list here: www.cdc.gov/covid/hcp/cl...nytimes.comWhat to Know About New Covid Vaccines for Fall 2026 (Gift Article)The shots have been approved for people 65 and older, and for younger people with underlying conditions. Others may be able to get them off label. 4234105
Julian @julianmka.bsky.social · 19/08/2026My clematis virginiana is blooming! I've been waiting for it all summer. It was particularly striking tonight. #bloomscroll 091
Julian @julianmka.bsky.social · 18/08/2026Describe your musical taste in 3 artists, no genres The Mountain Goats Loreena McKennitt New Pornographers 010
Julian @julianmka.bsky.social · 13/08/2026Slept with a CPAP for the first time last night and.... It wasn't bad. Even woke up feeling kinda...rested? Obviously, it makes me furious to admit this. 2110
Julian @julianmka.bsky.social · 11/08/2026Just asked spouse to cut up and freeze the remaining pound of strawberries so I can make another snacking cake next week 🫣 120
Julian @julianmka.bsky.social · 11/08/2026The Smitten Kitchen snacking cake has me in a chokehold. I received a bunch of strawberries last night that needed to be used quickly so I used a bunch to make the cake (and added rhubarb left over from making syrup). My home smells so magical and jammy now. 2110
Julian @julianmka.bsky.social · 11/08/2026Ballot #515 at 8-4 around 11:25. Had to wait in an actual line, which seems like a good sign. Usually I just walk up, or wait for maybe 1-2 people. Let's go, Peggy & Keith & Cedrick! 030
Reposted by Julian✊🏼Indigiqueer Hummingbird @riotousmuse.bsky.social · 07/08/2026Thinking: Many folks from many perspectives aren't keen on the "status quo." We need to be sure we're not shutting down our imaginations by considering it "irreparable." 1st—let's consider: Do we actually want to repair things to a prior condition? Let's not forget CHANGE is still possible. 2318
Julian @julianmka.bsky.social · 03/08/2026Reading my 2nd book in 2 weeks by @alixeharrow.bsky.social and, um, RIP to anything that isn't thinking about Starling House or Una Everlasting? To say I'm hooked is an understatement. 020
Julian @julianmka.bsky.social · 29/07/2026Sometimes aggressive snuggles are just what I need. Never had so many headbutts to the face. 140
Julian @julianmka.bsky.social · 28/07/2026Watched the Hadestown film tonight, on the 25th anniversary of my little sister's death. How different the world was in July 2001. How different I am now. 140
Reposted by JulianSigrid Ellis @sigridellis.bsky.social · 27/07/2026I miss World Books. I miss multivolume sets of reference books on different topics. I miss encyclopedias. I miss carefully curated science-based collections of the most currently-held theories and hypothesies based on fact. I miss agreed-upon experts. I miss *knowing*. 1182
Julian @julianmka.bsky.social · 24/07/2026Spouse just brought be boba and mochi donuts. Makes my 4-hour block of meetings a little more bearable. 100
Julian @julianmka.bsky.social · 24/07/2026I got into sewing my own garments during COVID lockdown, and tonight I realized just how much knowing how to make my own clothes has ruined me for off-the-rack clothes. I set out on a simple mission: to find a pair of shorts because it's gonna be hot again and I wanted convenience. 2100
Julian @julianmka.bsky.social · 21/07/2026Tech folks: anyone ever do sort of freelance Google Workspace and Microsoft365 admin for small orgs? They're using Workspace for email and M365 for file storage via OneDrive and need periodic, ongoing support. They're currently in crisis that I will get them through, but I cannot take this on again. 000
Reposted by JulianEllie B. Spookypants @brynstar7.xyz · 18/07/2026PSA: if you feel like maybe reading some old books, like maybe you were inspired to pick up Pride & Prejudice because @trungles.com was live-posting his read-through, you could do much worse than Standard Ebooks. Think Project Gutenberg, but nice epubs.standardebooks.orgStandard EbooksFree and liberated ebooks, carefully produced for the true book lover. Download free ebooks with professional-quality formatting and typography, in formats compatible with your ereader. 5219128
Julian @julianmka.bsky.social · 16/07/2026I lost track of how long ago Dreamstate opened, but I'm so glad I finally made it. Tasty AF. The coconut-pineapple highball mocktail is so refreshing! 020
Julian @julianmka.bsky.social · 16/07/2026Fuuuck, it's foul outside. Hate that I had to go anywhere today, but so glad I have good masks to mitigate things. 010
Julian @julianmka.bsky.social · 16/07/2026Used some recognition points from work to get a single burner indictiom cooktop and HOLY SHIT. I have friends with induction who love it and I am officially a convert. So fast, produces so much less heat than gas, and all our cookware is already compatible. 110
Julian @julianmka.bsky.social · 11/07/2026Tried watching The Sheep Detective and lasted all of 2 minutes. The CGI was too uncanny valley for me. 100
Julian @julianmka.bsky.social · 09/07/2026Finally got my shit together and blocked this. It turned out so well! I'm quite pleased. Also thrilled that I had one more cheeky tag to sew on. 170
Julian @julianmka.bsky.social · 08/07/2026Doing so many life admin tasks today that I've been putting off. Love it when I get a jolt of executive function! 130
Julian @julianmka.bsky.social · 01/07/2026Almost halfway through the year but booked a little getaway for the fall. It's nice to have something to anticipate. 000
Julian @julianmka.bsky.social · 29/06/2026If you, like me, have spent ages being frustrated that archive links don't open on your phone, turns out that WiFi network settings could be the cause. Easiest workaround is to switch over to mobile data before opening the link. Probably gonna look into configuration options, tho. 020
Julian @julianmka.bsky.social · 29/06/2026Finished a knitting project and all I need to do is block it but I don't wanna. It absolutely does need blocking, I really can't avoid it forever. Behold, in its unblocked glory. 280
Julian @julianmka.bsky.social · 26/06/2026The neighborhood rabbits have adopted my little magnolia shrub as their hangout spot. Usually they're huddled up and alert when I see them, but this afternoon one is having a relaxed snooze. 150
Julian @julianmka.bsky.social · 23/06/2026Watching SeaQuest with spouse and Peacock just showed an ad for the 25th anniversary of The Fast & the Furious. Excuse me whilst I go crumble to dust. 010
Julian @julianmka.bsky.social · 23/06/2026Had some energy and we made dinner tonight. First time in a while (been surviving on cheese plates & salad). This looks damn tasty, though. Grilled bok choy with miso butter and grilled tofu glazed with Bachan's (mix of regular and garlic Japanese BBQ). 130
Julian @julianmka.bsky.social · 22/06/2026Lying here in bed after 10 pm sneezing like crazy. WTF is with allergies this year. Or is this another fun feature of Long COVID? (Cf a recent study which found increased type 2 inflammation responses in people who'd had COVID) 020
Julian @julianmka.bsky.social · 19/06/2026For the first time since moving to Kingfield, I'm actually able to do Porchfest! Last few years we've traveled or had other plans. This is the perfect night for it. Glad I roused myself off the couch for it. 000
