iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

🦑 squid @squidak.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

If you can see this post, you said something funny and/or clever. Congratulations and take a bow.

🦑 squid @squidak.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

All my wood clamps be clamping. All is right with the world and tomorrow I rise to a bright new day. Wood glue is spectacular.

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🦑 squid @squidak.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Transactional kindness isn't kindness. (That applies to god too.) My goal, and I often fall short, is to be kind, when appropriate, and without expecting anything back. This must be paired with the understanding that I don't control how other people, and the rest of the world respond tome (or don't)

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🦑 squid @squidak.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Rebuilt garage passed MoA electrical inspection! I am unreasonably excited about this. Next, foam. Just in time.

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🦑 squid @squidak.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Thoughts on all those political ads: I have lived in Alaska 40 years. This does not make me any "better" than a person who just moved here. Welcome.

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🦑 squid @squidak.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

@sex---wizard.bsky.social hey it's Anne, we met a couple weeks ago at the meetup in Anchorage? I just posted two large steampunk hordes on marketplace, thought you two might be interested. Thanks.

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🦑 squid @squidak.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Had a surprising and delightful day. Super fun.

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🦑 squid @squidak.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

So... I built this platform for my frontload washer dryer. To bring it to code and to reach the (bottom) washer easier. First I built it strong, then reconsidered when I realized it will commonly be 🫨 violently shaking. Made it stronger. Big door in front for access. I did good for an amateur. 😀

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🦑 squid @squidak.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

So stressed, wore my bite guard all day so as not to crack another tooth. 😕. Used the circular saw (perhaps not wise due to aforementioned stress), but did not lob off any body parts. Now I need to snuggle up with Chris Hemsworth. Is he available?😌

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🦑 squid @squidak.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

"Y'know the thing about a shark, he's got... lifeless eyes, black eyes, like a doll's eyes. When he comes at ya, doesn't seem to be livin'... until he bites ya."

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🦑 squid @squidak.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

I will not be offering emotional support to anyone else today. I'm out.

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🦑 squid @squidak.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

The 3 young contractors in my home have music on. Loud. Classical music, like, an orchestra. I don't know anything about anything anymore.

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🦑 squid @squidak.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

The guy at the postal store today told me he calls all men customers "boss" and all women customers "ladies." I pushed back. He said it wasn't sexist because his bosses are ladies.

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🦑 squid @squidak.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Had to tell a good friend I won't invite her on a remote group (AK) trip unless we car camp together first. She hasn't camped in 20 years and has no gear of her own. If I'm going remote, we all need to be capable of leading if things go sideways. Plus I don't know if she snores. She was mad. 🤷‍♀️

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🦑 squid @squidak.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

"Everyone forgets, Icarus experienced flight. I believe Icarus did not fail, he just came to the end of his triumph." Oof. That hit me. From Roadrunner, the documentary about Anthony Bordain.

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🦑 squid @squidak.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Screenshot from the last second of a Yes on 2 ad. Turning a totem pole into a joke. They have no honor.

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🦑 squid @squidak.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

I have developed "trigger finger" in my right hand and now it looks like the hand of Spider-Man spinning a web.

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🦑 squid @squidak.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Nick Begich, that font you're using in your ads does not suggest gravitas. It's giving " small town bingo and potluck" circa 2005

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🦑 squid @squidak.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

What a treat... I got to meet the Diva dog Revna today, along with a spirited group of Anchorage Bluesky Buddies. Thanks, all!

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🦑 squid @squidak.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Nature shows REALLY need some women writers. "The winner of the elk battle claims his reward." Ew. The female animals in these shows don't have agency, nor do they apparently ever get horny. 😑

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🦑 squid @squidak.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

My court case is not resolved yet (my house was damaged) but a big win in my favor yesterday by the judge. It's excellent progress towards making things right again.

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🦑 squid @squidak.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

It was a beautiful day in Anchorage. Photo out the window from the most comfortable bed in the world.

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🦑 squid @squidak.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Although eye-wateringly expensive, having electricians resolve issues/questions in my old home is so satisfying. I'm so very grateful for the time and skill of the team from Supreme Electric. And now my Christmas lights are powered up 🙂

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🦑 squid @squidak.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Click bishop has a typo in his TV commercial. It's "meet" not "meat" folks! I'm not telling him.

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🦑 squid @squidak.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

This morning's storm battered the hell out of the Pea Wall. But I think most survived unbowed. They've reached the eaves. How're your beauties doing?

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🦑 squid @squidak.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Didn't sleep last night. Memories and worries.

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🦑 squid @squidak.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Passed a man in a parking lot today on my way into a store. Tall older white guy in cowboy hat and cowboy boots, shades, tight denims and zig zaggy western shirt. I had to struggle to stop myself from saying "hi, Tex." I just said "hi." He brought a smile to my face, tho. There's gotta be a story...

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🦑 squid @squidak.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

When a painful memory arises, I ask myself "did I act with integrity?" If not, I may need to make amends. If so, I can address the memory directly. "Thank you for teaching me, but you belong with someone else. You are no longer my prisoner."

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🦑 squid @squidak.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

This year's peas are spectacular.

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🦑 squid @squidak.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

The magpies nested a couple houses down from me this year. I can be both very relieved that they didn't choose to procreate in my tree again while extending empathy to my neighbor 😬. Sorry not sorry.

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🦑 squid @squidak.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Wafting through my open windows is a heady swirl of lilac, with a distant undertone of salmon smoking. Blessed be.

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🦑 squid @squidak.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Unpopular opinion: I don't like the confusion Dan 2's entry causes, and the precedent it sets, for either party. But I think we need clearer guidelines for candidate listings. And an Alaska resident requirement.

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🦑 squid @squidak.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Poppy in my driveway, just emerging.

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🦑 squid @squidak.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

The reflection pool may have needed repair, I certainly don't trust Rump to determine that. Coloring it any color that doesn't reflect better, with a no-bid contract, is stupid. My guess is the algae problem is a direct result of an impossible timeline that came straight from the top.

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🦑 squid @squidak.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Putting up Christmas lights controlled by an app. I'm telling the neighbors they are octopus lights and if they are flashing red you do NOT want to knock on my door.

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🦑 squid @squidak.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Unpopular opinion: Marinades keep a tasty crust from forming. Just make a nice sauce instead.

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