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J.D. Ho @nematode.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

My computer rubbed against the wall of my office and wrote this poem.

A white wall with a series of dark gray lines across it. Sometimey bits of chipped paint. It looks a little bit like sound waves or some other sort of wave measuring reading

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J.D. Ho @nematode.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Reading this amazing book about the power of music. @nottinghilleds.bsky.social

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J.D. Ho @nematode.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

No index. I know that's a small thing to complain about rn, but ffs!

A hardcover copy of Oaxaca Journal by Oliver sacks. It is sitting on a wood floor. The cover is white with lines of latitude and longitude printed on it in light blue. There is a plant specimen of some kind which I could identify if I were much smarter and More well-versed in tropical botany

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J.D. Ho @nematode.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

Ah, @katyred.bsky.social sent this photo today. How amazing to be on your best friend's dining table with one of your other best friends, the amazing @jgriffingraham.bsky.social! Katy's weekend is sorted! @riverriverbooks.bsky.social

A table with a blue tablecloth and a placemat and a cup of tea in a little bird Cup on a saucer. Next to the cup, on top of the placemat, are two books. One of them is called the fall of Iris Henley. It has a dark cover with cheerleading pom poms and white text in a font like you see on Varsity Letterman jackets. The other book is called backyard Alchemy by yours truly. It has a dark cover with a rusty sardine can, lid rolled back.

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J.D. Ho @nematode.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Driving to AWP today without my co-pilot. I know this is not the role cats usually fill, but he is the weirdest cat I've ever known.

A little orange cat lying on the center console of a car. Next to him is the emergency brake and the stick shift. He is also lying on a bag full of car snacks

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J.D. Ho @nematode.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Printing my excerpt to read!

A printout from the book backyard Alchemy by JD ho. The header reads auscultation, from the Latin: to listen to. The text reads: before the stethoscope, a doctor might have placed his ear against a patient's chest - auscultation - to listen for an unsteady heart a troubled lung. Before the stethoscope, doctors diagnosed patients by asking how they were feeling, what they were experiencing. The doctor listened to words, to voice

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J.D. Ho @nematode.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Big accomplishment of the day: packaging up copies of my book to send to my blurbers and two of my 7th grade teachers, who are still my friends. The book is dedicated to one of them. #teachersmakeadifference

A stack of books wrapped in brown paper for mailing. They sit on a yellow counter. There is a window in the background showing bare trees

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J.D. Ho @nematode.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

I don't often buy books, but I just bought this one by @jgriffingraham.bsky.social!

A paperback book sitting on a green wood surface. The book is black with blotches of red and white. I think they are cheerleading pom poms. The title of the book is the Fall of Iris Henley. the author is Jennifer Graham

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J.D. Ho @nematode.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

I am packing up copies of my book to mail to my blurbers, and want to say how beautiful this cover is. The @riverriverbooks.bsky.social book designer is so amazing. This is all him. I had nothing to do with it.

A copy of backyard Alchemy by JD ho. It is sitting on a green surface. The cover is dark, with a rusty old Sardine Can whose lid has been peeled back with the key still in it. The text of the title and author are white

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J.D. Ho @nematode.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

My book has entered the chat.

A corrugated cardboard box with a white label on it. The label reads title: backyard Alchemy. CTN qty: 40

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J.D. Ho @nematode.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

Took @grousehollow.bsky.social up on his offer of a mix cd. Listening to it on this badboy, and it is FANTASTIC.

An old school Sony CD player/alarmclock. It is sitting on a desk next to a card with the titles of a mix CD written on it

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J.D. Ho @nematode.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

The coop in Hanover, NH had these beguiling radicchios. I mean!

Giant, lush, red radicchios that are the size and shape of heads of romaine

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J.D. Ho @nematode.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

To be in the midst of a mental health crisis, watching this show, is to feel seen and heard. And the use of set design, cinematography, and sound to represent subjective states? Stellar. #BrilliantMinds

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J.D. Ho @nematode.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Is it ambitious to take this many library books to family Thanksgiving? I am halfway through writing my new book, and I need these books to stare at me and ask if I am working.

A tote bag filled with eight Library books. They are stood up on their ends so that we just see the tops of them, all the pages

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J.D. Ho @nematode.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

I've heard that paper letters are so unusual now that they can be quite effective, so I wrote an actual paper letter to NBC to ask them to renew Brilliant Minds. I had to Google how to format the letter. I consider that an act of devotion. #BrilliantMinds

I'm writing to make a case for renewing Brilliant Minds for a third season. I realize the ratings are not great. I realize the networks are facing political pressure to cut diversity initiatives, and representation may not be a priority. But I used to work at a kids' bookstore, and I saw how important it was for kids to have books they could relate to - where they saw themselves. I see online that a lot of high school kids watch this show, I think because they see their own neurodivergence, mental health challenges, and identities. It's the same for me, and I would argue that now is a time when stories of this kind are essential. I know a network doesn't run on Hope and kindness, but hope and kindness are essential, too, and this show has so much of those.

It also has a tremendously talented crew who are producing something worthwhile and unique. It's not often that I find a television show I like and that is good on every level from the writing to the acting to the cinematography and art direction. Every time I sit down to watch a new episode I'm so excited to see the Small Things This Crew does to make the story interesting and complex. I want these people to continue to have their jobs. I've purchased the show on multiple platforms to support it. I wish I had the power to pay everyone to keep doing what they're doing. I can see that people on the cast and crew like and respect each other, and, wow, I need that right now! A lot of people need that.

I'm a writer who doesn't have a huge social media following, but I have been on a mission to get people to watch brilliant minds. It took me ages to decide to watch because I hate medical dramas - but I love this one. I love that the writers surprised me and overcame my prejudices. I'll keep doing my part to support the show, and it would mean a lot to so many people if the network did, too. Please give it a chance for another year.

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J.D. Ho @nematode.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Brilliant Minds' themes of mentorship and found family are so good. Is it too much to hope that an intelligent and humane show will make it in this world? Working on my 4th essay about it. #BrilliantMinds

Zachary Quinto and Ashleigh LaThrop as Dr. Oliver Wolf and Dr. Ericka Kinney. They sit on a couch with some popcorn. You can't see it, but they are watching casablanca. The shot is kind of dark because that is the show's visual style. And i could go on for thousands more words on the cinematography and art direction, which seem to be woefully underappreciated. A really kickass crew runs this ship.

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J.D. Ho @nematode.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

I really don't understand why more people aren't watching this show. It is so empathetic and compassionate, and often quite funny. It's getting me through these terrible times. #BrilliantMinds

Zachary Quinto and Tamberla Perry as Dr Oliver wolf and Dr Carol Pierce on brilliant minds. They are dressed as Spock and Uhura for Halloween and they are standing in an elevator

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J.D. Ho @nematode.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Growing my first successful chrysanthemum greens crop. I think it worked because I, in despair, threw the seeds out there and said I did not give a fuck. And then they grew.

Chrysanthemum and pea greens growing in a garden. The chrysanthemums have frilly leaves. There is also some chervil hiding in there

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J.D. Ho @nematode.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

The end of the bittermelon blossoms. They smell so good. Also, I started writing a new book.

A small yellow flower against a background of green leaves

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J.D. Ho @nematode.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Stop scrolling and post two characters who bring you happiness. #BrilliantMinds

A screenshot from brilliant minds. It shows Teddy Sears as Josh Nichols and Zachary Quinto as Oliver wolf. They are walking down a hospital hallway that is painted turquoise. Josh is serious and Oliver is being silly. There is lots of Hospital junk in the hallway and art on the walls. The credits on screen read: guest starring nabil rajo and Ari Cohen

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J.D. Ho @nematode.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

Klip dagga. Pineapple sage. Late color.

A flower head with lots of little orange flowers coming out of it like tongues

A flower stalk with lots of little red flowers coming off of it

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J.D. Ho @nematode.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

More people need to watch Brilliant Minds. It's so creative and weird. I'm writing another essay about it because I also am creative and weird. #BrilliantMinds

Zachary Quinto as Dr Oliver wolf on brilliant minds. In this screenshot, he is with guest star Molly Bernard whose back is to us

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J.D. Ho @nematode.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

My loofahs are the talk of the neighborhood. They grew all the way up the dogwood.

A blue sky with a white cloud. A dogwood Branch with a loofah Vine and a bunch of big loofahs, which looks like giant zucchinis

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J.D. Ho @nematode.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

This show's commentary on the American health care system is 10/10. No notes. Last night's ep: A+. #empathy #BrilliantMinds #neurodivergence #mentalhealth

Zachary Quinto as Dr. Oliver Wolf in Brilliant Minds. He wears a white doctor coat and has a stethoscope around his neck.

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J.D. Ho @nematode.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

Lots of these in the garden rn. They love fennel!

Yellow and green and black swallowtail caterpillar on frilly fennel stalk

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J.D. Ho @nematode.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Had the best bitter melon crop this year!

A green leafy Vine growing on a trellis. Bumpy, elongated green fruits hang from the Vine

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J.D. Ho @nematode.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

This photo of the two books I am going to try to read this month basically sums up my aesthetic

Two books side by side. The one on the left is all systems Red by Martha wells, a murderbot diary. The book on the right is late migrations by Margaret renkl

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J.D. Ho @nematode.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

I've done this survey so many times, and I never win. Does anyone ever win? I suspect I never win because, in the comment section, I always say they should pay the employees more. Capitalist fuckers.

A small fluorescent green piece of paper that says: want a chance for $500 in free groceries? Tell us about your visit to get entered into a monthly drawing. To participate please visit www.htsurvey.com please respond within 5 days of your visit. Use the code at the bottom of your receipt. Our intent is that you are very satisfied (rating five) today

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J.D. Ho @nematode.bsky.social · 25/10/2024

A big harvesting and processing day. Lemongrass, ginger, turmeric, and a loofah that was not quite ready.

A Ziplock freezer bag full of lemongrass stocks sitting on a red counter. Next to it is a ziplock bag full of ginger leaves and stalks. There is a tupperware full of ginger roots just cut, very nice pale gold with green bits sticking out. There are also whole turmeric plants in the foreground with big green leaves and dirty Orange roots. In the upper right corner you can just see the peeled loofah, which is a tan slimy looking thing

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J.D. Ho @nematode.bsky.social · 05/10/2024

I harvested tons of herbs to dry for winter tea, and then it rained for 2 weeks. Today, I composted everything because you can't fuck around with mold.

Pieces of blue tape on a white countertop. Written on the tape in Black Sharpie are the names of various herbs. Mullein, Goldenrod, v. Hastata, Apple mint

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J.D. Ho @nematode.bsky.social · 04/10/2024

If this isn't the mood for today, I don't know what is.

A wet, tired bumblebee hugging closed luffa buds to its abdomen. The legs not clinging to the luffa buds are clinging to a spent yellow luffa flower, which is about to fall to the ground. In the background, green leaves.

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J.D. Ho @nematode.bsky.social · 03/10/2024

Somebody tell this kid that she can't have her bananas unless the strike stops. She is allergic to everything, and gets her pills inside bananas. It is one of the highlights of her day. We have four bananas left.

A close up of the face of a black lab. The eyes are sleepy, and the nose rests on an orange pillow

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J.D. Ho @nematode.bsky.social · 01/10/2024

He went out in the early morning rain. The flood warning has been lifted, but it is supposed to rain all day. I hope everyone is safe out there.

A blurry photo of a little orange cat in an overgrown garden. The light is very dim. It is raining.

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J.D. Ho @nematode.bsky.social · 30/09/2024

They need to fine tune their algorithm.

A screenshot of a campaign email. The text reads: decide whether we elect Kamala Harris as the next president of the United States or let Trump win again. The $7 you've donated also means that you're close to getting your name on our official FEC report. This is a list of all our top supporters those who donate $200 or more each cycle. We would love to be able to tell Kamala and Tim that you had their back during this big moment. JD all you need to do is give $193 today. Will you donate before midnight and get your name on the list?

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J.D. Ho @nematode.bsky.social · 30/09/2024

Second time in a week for this forecast. There's not enough coffee to get me through this.

A badly taken photo of a computer screen. It shows the weather forecast for today and Tuesday. There is a flood warning at present, and a flood watch after that, and then rain after that. The screen is dramatic with red for the flood warning and yellow for the flood watch

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J.D. Ho @nematode.bsky.social · 29/09/2024

The luffas are hitting their stride.

A half dozen or so dark green elongated vegetables sitting on a red counter.

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J.D. Ho @nematode.bsky.social · 28/09/2024

Today I harvested what is technically known as a shit ton. This is just the afternoon harvest. I already ate or froze the morning Harvest. Everything looks like fucking crap out there.