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Got my new Murdle book. Officially ready for surgery on Friday. Related: I am ever-so-grateful that it's my non-dominant arm that will be out of commission. Need my right hand for murdling! www.goodreads.com/series/37813...

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Murdle Series by G.T. Karber

Murdle: Volume 1, 100 Elementary to Impossible Mysteries to Solve Using Logic, Skill, and the Power of Deduction, Murdle: Volume 2, 100 Elementary to Im...

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Matthew 🌿 @wcforager.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Neck arthritis is kicking my ass tonight. Good excuse to rest in my orthopedic pillow nest while watching Hijack. Idris Elba is so good. And easy on the eyes. 😃

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Matthew 🌿 @wcforager.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

4 sleeps til surgery day! (Left arm, cubital tunnel decompression.) I will have one working arm for the first bit, so I've been practicing doing things one handed. Pulling up my underwear with one arm is awkward AF. 🤣

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Matthew 🌿 @wcforager.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

The glove-eating rascal himself! Valentino, with his favourite toy, on the lawn, wind blowing in his hair. 🐩❤️ #standardpoodle

A black standard poodle stands on a lawn with a green ball in his mouth.

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Matthew 🌿 @wcforager.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Tino is okay! The vet induced vomiting and he puked up all the pieces of the glove. So thankful he won't need surgery. Now to stop beating myself up for leaving the door open.

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Matthew 🌿 @wcforager.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Tino ate a leather glove and now he's at the emerg vet. It's my fault. I left a door open. Normally the whole house is dog proof but that room hasn't been organized since roomie moved out and we moved stuff around. Haven't had the spoons to deal with it. I feel so bad for my little guy. 😭

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Matthew 🌿 @wcforager.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I'm trying to only do 3 things that require physical/mental effort each day and today I made chili and jalapeno cornmeal muffins to go with, and the other thing will be a shower. Then rest! Pacing is HARD. I feel good (likely because I've been pacing myself) and the urge to do more is real!

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Matthew 🌿 @wcforager.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Well, drawing certainly isn't something I am innately good at, but this isn't terrible. Thanks to @sierraclubbc.bsky.social for hosting this awesome Learn to Draw event today! Can't wait for the next one!

A rough drawing of a female and male coho salmon in a stream

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Matthew 🌿 @wcforager.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Today's goals: * Sierra Club BC's learn to draw Zoom (in 10 mins!) - we are doing coho salmon this month! (sierraclub.bc.ca/our-work/re-...) * enjoy the delicious soup I made yesterday * go for a walk

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Learn to Draw Coho Salmon

Join Sierra Club BC for our Learn to Draw webinar as we explore one of the Pacific Northwest’s most iconic fish: Coho Salmon!

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Matthew 🌿 @wcforager.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I'm enrolled in the Self Management BC health coaching program, which was great at first. I've had a hard time scheduling with my coach after the first two calls. He told me he wasn't available during the only times I was free (which I stated in my intake). So I complained to the coordinator. 🧵

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Matthew 🌿 @wcforager.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

About me (Sept 2026 edition): * spending my time hydrating, avoiding panic attacks, backyard birding, watching TV (currently: Drag Race UK, re-watching Community, North of North) * into: my dog, your dog, birds, gardening, naan pizzas, drinking tea, slugs * latest diagnosis: rheumatoid arthritis

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Matthew 🌿 @wcforager.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Check out my new friend! The first Northern Flicker to visit my suet feeder this season. ❤️

A Northern Flicker standing on a deck railing

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Matthew 🌿 @wcforager.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Oh, I rejoined Instagram (for mostly bird and gardening content). If you wanna follow me, I made a new account. "@langdalenature" (quotes added because I can't think of another way to stop bsky from linking it to a bsky account)

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Matthew 🌿 @wcforager.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Today's goals: - make lentil barley soup - get a good photo of my trio of Steller's jays with my DSLR - no panic attacks (lol) My energy budget is so small these days.

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Matthew 🌿 @wcforager.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

We have municipal elections the week before the provincial election. I have never been happier that the incumbent in my municipal area is running unopposed. Time to figure out who the hell gets my provincial vote. For the first time in my life, it's not automatically going to the NDP.

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Matthew 🌿 @wcforager.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Doing an online arthritis class (run by my local health authority) about pain management, and the nurse running it keeps talking about homeopathy. Sigh.

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Fml

Alt: Miss Piggy smashing her head repeatedly into a table

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Matthew 🌿 @wcforager.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Not 100% sure yet but looking like my newest diagnosis is going to be rheumatoid arthritis. The last month has been hellish. Anxiety off the charts. Pain. More anxiety. More pain. Whee. Having surgery next week for my cubital tunnel syndrome, too. Wheeeeeeeee.

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Matthew 🌿 @wcforager.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Two nasty diagnoses this month. Not gonna die, but having a hard time coping mentally. I picked a great time to start watching Reacher. Super violent and darkly hilarious. Just what I need when recovering from gout in my shoulder.

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Matthew 🌿 @wcforager.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Oh, good news for a change: my cubital tunnel surgery is happening! Early October! I've already done most of my pre-surgery to-do items, and feeling really good about getting it done. It'll be such a relief not to have daily pain and discomfort and weakness.

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Matthew 🌿 @wcforager.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

I found mouse poop and chew marks on food this morning. Threw out a lot of food 😔, sanitized everything twice, etc etc. All while having anxiety about hantavirus. In the hubbub, I missed a counselling appointment that I really needed. And now I'm afraid to eat, whee.

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Matthew 🌿 @wcforager.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Got about an hour of sleep before frantic poodle woke me up barking at the storm. Thunder is still rocking us pretty hard and we are still waiting for his anxiety meds to kick in. I also have a migraine, so, whee? Apparently this will end soon. I hope that is true.

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Matthew 🌿 @wcforager.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Valentino on this evening's walk. He was very annoyed that I wanted a photo. 😃

A black standard poodle sitting on a forest path. He is wearing a black harness and a purple leash.

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Matthew 🌿 @wcforager.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

I'm home alone with our dog, who is terrified of thunderstorms. Hoping this passes us by, or that we somehow sleep through the show!

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Matthew 🌿 @wcforager.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

The people in this emergency waiting room are all talking to each other. Several people have been here for 5+ hours, so I guess they are all besties now.

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Matthew 🌿 @wcforager.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

On my way to emergency! For a sore throat. The nurse at 811 was like... don't feel bad, it's not your fault that your community doesn't have urgent care or walk in clinics. But also: I feel bad, and there's a 6 hour wait.

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Matthew 🌿 @wcforager.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

I am alive, folks. Just struggling really hard with my mental health. Also, currently think I might have strep throat. On hold with 8-1-1 to get advice on if I can wait til Monday to see a doctor since we only have emergency room access on weekends here in my little rural ferry-bound community.

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Matthew 🌿 @wcforager.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

The insomnia is relentless. Losing one's mind is so terribly uncomfortable. Would not recommend.

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Matthew 🌿 @wcforager.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Just re-joined Finch, since my husband is really into it. I am a hot mess, and hoping maybe it'll help me a bit. Anyhow! Friend code! Please add me if you are on there too. 😊 RPKN3ZFZFD

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Matthew 🌿 @wcforager.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

I'll stop talking about potatoes soon, I promise. They taste delicious! I roasted them with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. I made a large sheet tray and the pile doesn't even look touched. 🤣 Anyone wanna share their favourite potato recipe? 🤣

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Matthew 🌿 @wcforager.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Stats time! Harvest: Just under 6kg (or: just over 13 lbs). Supplies: 4 10gal grow bags. 1 bag of seed potatoes from the nursery. Soil, potato fertilizer (applied 2 times), straw mulch. Next year I'm going to do 2 varieties so I can do 2 harvests! #pnwgardening #zone8b #gardening #potatoes

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Matthew 🌿 @wcforager.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Potatoes! From my grow bags! Epic harvest, no damaged or squishy ones! #gardening #zone8b #pnwgardening

A large pile of Carminelle potatoes on a glass table.

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Matthew 🌿 @wcforager.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

I am still alive, technically. Just wish I wasn't. I have never felt this bad in my life. Like I have really and truly lost my mind. If you have tried to email or call me (or had an appointment with me) in the last week, I'm sorry. I've either been asleep, in hospital, or wishing I was asleep.

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Matthew 🌿 @wcforager.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

It's so much fun feeling as if you are about 30 seconds away from losing your mind. For days and days. Yeah, still not great here. Maybe tomorrow will be better? Heh.

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Matthew 🌿 @wcforager.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Gotta love a middle of the night run of panic attacks. I feel 22 again, lol.

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Matthew 🌿 @wcforager.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Life is pretty hellish. Watching old Time Team episodes to cope. Will return when the misery is a little less miserable.

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Matthew 🌿 @wcforager.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

So, yeah. Things aren't great for me. Apparently I am not compatible with stimulants. Ended up in emerg last night with some cardiac nonsense. Sigh. So, back to the drawing board. Juuuust as I lose my GP. On a wait list for a new doc. Just gonna vibrate with anxiety until that happens. Whee.

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Matthew 🌿 @wcforager.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Just got released from emerg. Long story for later on (sigh) but the important point is that no one at my house is answering the phone and therefore no one is coming to get me. Bus isn't for 2 hours. SIGH.

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Matthew 🌿 @wcforager.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Poodle with tail blowing in the wind. This was taken shortly after he scared off an evil squirrel that surely would have killed us all!

A black standard poodle stands on an overgrown lawn in front of a fire pit. His freshly groomed coat is blowing in the breeze and he is intently staring off camera.

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Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Was pretty psyched to find an io moth here! I’ve done *many* moth nights in the pine barrens but rarely see this one!

A bright yellow moth with blue and black eyespots and maroon stripe down the center

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Matthew 🌿 @wcforager.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Freaked out for a minute when I found aphids on my nasturtiums. Until I remembered that's why I planted them. To act as aphid traps. SUCCESS! #pnwgardening #gardening #gardenpests #aphids

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Matthew 🌿 @wcforager.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

At our local Pride dance. I appear to have completely lost my ability to socialize. Whee.

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Rick @calder12.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Also on the Cheetos thing, if any influencer says some variation of "you can't even pronounce these ingredients". Ask yourself can you pronounce gasoline, or lead? Your ability to pronounce things has zero correlation to their health benefits or detriments.

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Matthew 🌿 @wcforager.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

I have spent nearly the entire day laying in my underoos in front of a fan. SO FUCKING HOT. It hit 36° outside here today. This summer is going to be rough.

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Matthew 🌿 @wcforager.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

We took everything except appliances out of our garage yesterday. Cleaned everything. Sorted it and put it all back inside. We got about 3/4 through the sorting before it was too hot, so we still have work to do. I feel like I've been hit by a truck, whee. Getting old is a privilege but also OW.

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Matthew 🌿 @wcforager.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

LifeLabs needs a better appointment system. Not the fault of the front line staff but what a fucking mess. Wish we had an alternative, but nope.

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Matthew 🌿 @wcforager.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

*grumble grumble* stupid eastern time people not thinking of us stupid pacific time people when planning webinars. 8am is not an appropriate time to be learning about ecological restoration. *gulps tea like it's oxygen*

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Matthew 🌿 @wcforager.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

*looks at my beautifully written to do list for the day* Maybe I could just play video games instead? I mean.. the ADHD meds are making it easier every day to get stuff done, but also: I don't waaaaaaaaaanna.

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Norm Charlatan @normcharlatan.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Maybe now is a good time to discuss how MSG, monosodium glutamate, is actually partly responsible for the proliferation of the upscale taste we call "umami," and that anti-MSG pearl-clutching, none of whose health effects are borne out by scientific study, is really just weird anti-Asian sentiment.

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