Oliv

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She/he/they, AnCom gremlin

Don't expect much from me and you won't be disappointed.

aka KGmeow@mastodon
@TrivialFursuit MusicCrew

[Oliv @_coathook_]

70 degrees in the midwest. Time to browse the Menards garden area, as a treat.

[Oliv @_coathook_]

@timecaptales @fasc1nate Katia and Maurice Krafft, both volcanologists, died in this pyroclastic flow.

[Oliv @_coathook_]

Ohoho... Made an accidentally dangerous beverage. Lemon Elderflower soda and Aviation gin. Tastes like a freezepop with no hint of booze. 😩👌

[Oliv @_coathook_]

Me: I still feel gross and want to convalesce like a Victorian child.
Also me: My old computer doesn't fit in this armoire so I'm going to construct a new case from this Rubbermaid container.

[Oliv @_coathook_]

What a gift. My coworker is older and speaks many languages before English. He came up to me and said, "you are my sister". I'm so touched. 😭

[Oliv @_coathook_]

@tmj4 Congratulations on your retirement!

[Oliv @_coathook_]

Tonight I said, with as much conviction as I've ever had: "I know in my heart that somebody's cat sounds like Owen Wilson. I can feel it in my heart."

[Oliv @_coathook_]

I've been slowly befriending a few people at work and I find myself holding back for fear of coming across as overly enthusiastic. Is this actually a thing to worry about? I feel so bad at this sometimes.

[Oliv @_coathook_]

Oh. Okay.

[Fara Kaufman @justfara]

So, I spoke to people getting food at a food bank and here are some things I learned from those in need:
1. Everyone donates Kraft Mac and Cheese in the box. They can rarely use it because it needs milk and butter which is hard to get from regular food banks.
2. Boxed milk is a treasure, as kids need it for cereal which they also get a lot of.
3. Everyone donates pasta sauce and spaghetti noodles.
4. They cannot eat all the awesome canned veggies and soup unless you put a can opener in too or buy pop tops.
5. Oil is a luxury but needed for Rice a-Roni which they also get a lot of.
6. Spices or salt and pepper would be a real Christmas gift.
7. Tea bags and coffee make them feel like you care.
8. Sugar and flour are treats.
9. They fawn over fresh produce donated by farmers and grocery stores.
10. Seeds are cool in Spring and Summer because growing can be easy for some.
11. They rarely get fresh meat.
12. Tuna and crackers make a good lunch.
13. Hamburger Helper goes nowhere without ground beef.
14. They get lots of peanut butter and jelly but usually not sandwich bread.
15. Butter or margarine is nice too.
16. Eggs are a real commodity.
17. Cake mix and frosting makes it possible to make a child’s birthday cake.
18. Dishwashing detergent is very expensive and is always appreciated.
19. Feminine hygiene products are a luxury and women will cry over that.
20. Everyone loves Stove Top Stuffing.

In all the years I have donated food at the Holidays, I bought what I thought they wanted, but have never asked. I am glad I did. If you are helping a Family this Christmas, maybe this can help you tailor it more. It does for me!

[Oliv @_coathook_]

"This is the song that lets everyone know you're a cowboyyyy.
There's no surprise because everyone knows that this is the cowboy song.
Ride a horse, shoot a gun, it goes bang bang bang!"
And that's all we've got so far. 🤷‍♀️

[Oliv @_coathook_]

Today I got the theme from Bonanza (a show I've never watched) stuck in my head. My brain then created lyrics....(cont)

[Oliv @_coathook_]

Is it taking psychic damage from going grocery shopping or is it only consuming bubble tea and Pringles today? We'll never know.

[Oliv @_coathook_]

Don't ask, "would you still love me if I was a worm?". Be more specific! Try, "would you still love me if I was Shai-Hulud?"!

[Oliv @_coathook_]

I am often struck with questions and thoughts in the mindless space of the bathroom. What was skibidi toilet? Am I officially out of touch for not knowing?

[Oliv @_coathook_]

@suzume234 I know! I don't even know why it suddenly hit me now. I wasn't looking at the lyrics or anything 🤷‍♀️

[Oliv @_coathook_]

Coping with the sudden realization that "I am the sun and the air" is in fact "the son and the heir" in "How Soon is Now?". Ope. I blame Charmed.

[Oliv @_coathook_]

Still stick with the plague my work passed around. I need to get better so that I can cling to the vestiges of summer 😭

[NWS Milwaukee @NWSMilwaukee]

Dangerously hot and humid conditions are expected tomorrow, with many locations experiencing heat index values between 105 and 110 degrees. An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect. Take care of yourself, your neighbors, and your pets!