![\"An](\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.masto.host%2Fwriting%2Fmedia_attachments%2Ffiles%2F117%2F255%2F831%2F637%2F474%2F764%2Foriginal%2Fbbee8e8a164e08ad.jpeg\")
I mean, his full name isn't Sir Dingus McSplootyPants without reason.
","url":"https://writing.exchange/users/jessekelber/statuses/117255956696105005","date_published":"2026-09-12T03:31:49+00:00","author":{"name":"Jesse","url":"https://writing.exchange/@jessekelber","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.masto.host%2Fwriting%2Faccounts%2Favatars%2F111%2F803%2F421%2F046%2F119%2F128%2Foriginal%2Fad34c0e2fbf5ff48.jpeg","_microblog":{"username":"jessekelber@writing.exchange"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-09-12 03:31","date_timestamp":1789183909,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"97393115","content_html":"These are lovely!
They also remind me of my daily tea mug...just, ignore the splooty butt in the background.
It may be too early for this, but it's too good not to share.
Very few can do justice to Chris Cornell's vocals, Lzzy Hale is one of them.
This is a hell of a project in general. Love that Matt Cameron joined on this track.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjEZe9UXvWw&list=PLUwFRxJomYVqyGGrUqWm5i7swOmR7SxZu
","summary":"","url":"https://writing.exchange/@jessekelber/117247314750293278","date_published":"2026-09-10T14:54:03+00:00","author":{"name":"Jesse","url":"https://writing.exchange/@jessekelber","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.masto.host%2Fwriting%2Faccounts%2Favatars%2F111%2F803%2F421%2F046%2F119%2F128%2Foriginal%2Fad34c0e2fbf5ff48.jpeg","_microblog":{"username":"jessekelber@writing.exchange"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-09-10 14:54","date_timestamp":1789052043,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"97240304","content_html":"I'm not sure how to take this...
π
","url":"https://writing.exchange/users/jessekelber/statuses/117242364930868196","date_published":"2026-09-09T17:55:15+00:00","author":{"name":"Jesse","url":"https://writing.exchange/@jessekelber","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.masto.host%2Fwriting%2Faccounts%2Favatars%2F111%2F803%2F421%2F046%2F119%2F128%2Foriginal%2Fad34c0e2fbf5ff48.jpeg","_microblog":{"username":"jessekelber@writing.exchange"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-09-09 17:55","date_timestamp":1788976515,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"97235072","content_html":"Status update: sated.
#DogsOfMastodon #SirDingusMcSplootypants
![\"Rufus](\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.masto.host%2Fwriting%2Fmedia_attachments%2Ffiles%2F117%2F241%2F993%2F582%2F545%2F462%2Foriginal%2F41b5324b8c096981.jpeg\")
I literally have files for terrible copy, great copy, and examples of English being a hot mess of a language. I used to run a chat group at my last job where we (the copywriter and myself) discussed this stuff with our non-North America-based coworkers.
The conversation could get...exciting.
","summary":"","url":"https://writing.exchange/@jessekelber/117241841764437991","date_published":"2026-09-09T15:42:12+00:00","author":{"name":"Jesse","url":"https://writing.exchange/@jessekelber","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.masto.host%2Fwriting%2Faccounts%2Favatars%2F111%2F803%2F421%2F046%2F119%2F128%2Foriginal%2Fad34c0e2fbf5ff48.jpeg","_microblog":{"username":"jessekelber@writing.exchange"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-09-09 15:42","date_timestamp":1788968532,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"97233020","content_html":"This Goob thinks I'm remiss in my duties, but clearly his watch is off as breakfast isn't for another 30 minutes.
Smart breed my ass...π
#DogsOfMastodon #SirDingusMcSplootypants
![\"Rufus](\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.masto.host%2Fwriting%2Fmedia_attachments%2Ffiles%2F117%2F241%2F814%2F820%2F576%2F432%2Foriginal%2Feef641046f70b467.jpeg\")
All I can think of is cold cuts and cold brew...
But there aren't hot cuts and we don't say hot brew.
Great, now my head hurts and I want more coffee.
","url":"https://writing.exchange/users/jessekelber/statuses/117241785531712793","date_published":"2026-09-09T15:27:54+00:00","author":{"name":"Jesse","url":"https://writing.exchange/@jessekelber","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.masto.host%2Fwriting%2Faccounts%2Favatars%2F111%2F803%2F421%2F046%2F119%2F128%2Foriginal%2Fad34c0e2fbf5ff48.jpeg","_microblog":{"username":"jessekelber@writing.exchange"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-09-09 15:27","date_timestamp":1788967674,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"97187142","content_html":"Writing about stuff, & things.
https://ilikehowyouthink.com/posts/stuff-and-things-plus-stuff-and-things
","summary":"","url":"https://writing.exchange/@jessekelber/117237726768760602","date_published":"2026-09-08T22:15:42+00:00","author":{"name":"Jesse","url":"https://writing.exchange/@jessekelber","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.masto.host%2Fwriting%2Faccounts%2Favatars%2F111%2F803%2F421%2F046%2F119%2F128%2Foriginal%2Fad34c0e2fbf5ff48.jpeg","_microblog":{"username":"jessekelber@writing.exchange"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-09-08 22:15","date_timestamp":1788905742,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"97075032","content_html":"#WritersCoffeeClub 9/6/26 - If you work digitally, what keyboard or dictation do you use? If paper, what do you write with?
Digital: Keychron K2
analog: whichever notebook is currently being filled and whichever pen is handy (at my desk, either a TWSBI or Narwhal fountain pen).
Don't ask how I ended up here, but this is one hell of a version of War Pigs.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFJOnfZJAR0
","summary":"","url":"https://writing.exchange/@jessekelber/117225927692780277","date_published":"2026-09-06T20:15:03+00:00","author":{"name":"Jesse","url":"https://writing.exchange/@jessekelber","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.masto.host%2Fwriting%2Faccounts%2Favatars%2F111%2F803%2F421%2F046%2F119%2F128%2Foriginal%2Fad34c0e2fbf5ff48.jpeg","_microblog":{"username":"jessekelber@writing.exchange"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-09-06 20:15","date_timestamp":1788725703,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"97073484","content_html":"Have I mentioned recently how much I love this guy's writing?
Because I love this guys writing.
Source: https://bakadesuyo.com/2025/07/exercising/
#WritersOfMastodon #WritingCommunity
![\"A](\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.masto.host%2Fwriting%2Fmedia_attachments%2Ffiles%2F117%2F225%2F880%2F516%2F815%2F402%2Foriginal%2Ffd53d256eb9c14af.png\")
I knew there was a reason we get along so well. π
","url":"https://writing.exchange/users/jessekelber/statuses/117215259844148667","date_published":"2026-09-04T23:02:04+00:00","author":{"name":"Jesse","url":"https://writing.exchange/@jessekelber","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.masto.host%2Fwriting%2Faccounts%2Favatars%2F111%2F803%2F421%2F046%2F119%2F128%2Foriginal%2Fad34c0e2fbf5ff48.jpeg","_microblog":{"username":"jessekelber@writing.exchange"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-09-04 23:02","date_timestamp":1788562924,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"96980484","content_html":"Wow.
Just...wow.
","url":"https://writing.exchange/users/jessekelber/statuses/117215256411254175","date_published":"2026-09-04T23:01:12+00:00","author":{"name":"Jesse","url":"https://writing.exchange/@jessekelber","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.masto.host%2Fwriting%2Faccounts%2Favatars%2F111%2F803%2F421%2F046%2F119%2F128%2Foriginal%2Fad34c0e2fbf5ff48.jpeg","_microblog":{"username":"jessekelber@writing.exchange"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-09-04 23:01","date_timestamp":1788562872,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"96972188","content_html":"More peak Seattle moments:
At a medical appt, dude walks in wearing flannel, jeans, Birkenstocks, and...hiking socks.
It's good to see some things don't change.
And yes, I do occasionally wear socks with sandals. But only rag wool, because I'm a snobby purist like that.
","summary":"","url":"https://writing.exchange/@jessekelber/117214580929844697","date_published":"2026-09-04T20:09:25+00:00","author":{"name":"Jesse","url":"https://writing.exchange/@jessekelber","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.masto.host%2Fwriting%2Faccounts%2Favatars%2F111%2F803%2F421%2F046%2F119%2F128%2Foriginal%2Fad34c0e2fbf5ff48.jpeg","_microblog":{"username":"jessekelber@writing.exchange"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-09-04 20:09","date_timestamp":1788552565,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"96913505","content_html":"Or like I'm a glutton for punishment.
I tell people I have sarcasm, snark, and sass all in one conveniently vocal 50 lb package.
πΆ
","url":"https://writing.exchange/users/jessekelber/statuses/117209201020160508","date_published":"2026-09-03T21:21:14+00:00","author":{"name":"Jesse","url":"https://writing.exchange/@jessekelber","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.masto.host%2Fwriting%2Faccounts%2Favatars%2F111%2F803%2F421%2F046%2F119%2F128%2Foriginal%2Fad34c0e2fbf5ff48.jpeg","_microblog":{"username":"jessekelber@writing.exchange"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-09-03 21:21","date_timestamp":1788470474,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"96909994","content_html":"Oh, and while I was at the store, I saw something I can only call 'peak Greenlake.\"
Dude slow-walking down the aisle, in down slippers, with one hand held to his chest clutching his only purchase: a single bottle of Cholula.
","url":"https://writing.exchange/users/jessekelber/statuses/117208994675027311","date_published":"2026-09-03T20:28:45+00:00","author":{"name":"Jesse","url":"https://writing.exchange/@jessekelber","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.masto.host%2Fwriting%2Faccounts%2Favatars%2F111%2F803%2F421%2F046%2F119%2F128%2Foriginal%2Fad34c0e2fbf5ff48.jpeg","_microblog":{"username":"jessekelber@writing.exchange"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-09-03 20:28","date_timestamp":1788467325,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"96909917","content_html":"Peak Seattle moment for today:
Driving down the Aurora Plunge heading for the grocery store (PCC Greenlake, since you asked). In one block I passed 4 Subaru Foresters parked in a row, as another one passed me in my...Forester.
And the song that was playing during this encounter?
Endless Parade (by Gov't Mule)
","summary":"","url":"https://writing.exchange/@jessekelber/117208987486666586","date_published":"2026-09-03T20:26:56+00:00","author":{"name":"Jesse","url":"https://writing.exchange/@jessekelber","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.masto.host%2Fwriting%2Faccounts%2Favatars%2F111%2F803%2F421%2F046%2F119%2F128%2Foriginal%2Fad34c0e2fbf5ff48.jpeg","_microblog":{"username":"jessekelber@writing.exchange"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-09-03 20:26","date_timestamp":1788467216,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"96909648","content_html":"I do indeed.
Though, this Doof is mostly Husky, if you can believe the DNA. In order: Siberian Husky, Blue Heeler, Pittie. Then some other dribs and drabs.
My sister is the herding breed connoisseur. She's had 2 pure BCs, plus Sandy.
I went from a Husky mix to swearing I'd never have another Husky to having another Husky. So...yeah.
π«
","url":"https://writing.exchange/users/jessekelber/statuses/117208962511748554","date_published":"2026-09-03T20:20:35+00:00","author":{"name":"Jesse","url":"https://writing.exchange/@jessekelber","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.masto.host%2Fwriting%2Faccounts%2Favatars%2F111%2F803%2F421%2F046%2F119%2F128%2Foriginal%2Fad34c0e2fbf5ff48.jpeg","_microblog":{"username":"jessekelber@writing.exchange"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-09-03 20:20","date_timestamp":1788466835,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"96895418","content_html":"Wow. I mean, I mostly just laugh at him...maybe I'm the asshole. π
My sister has a bc/mcnab/aussie/cattle dog mishmash called Sandy (short for Sandra Day O'Collie, of course).
Oh, and believe it or not, this was after a day of doing...nothing at all. His tummy's been...off, so he's on light duty.
","url":"https://writing.exchange/users/jessekelber/statuses/117207806823489518","date_published":"2026-09-03T15:26:40+00:00","author":{"name":"Jesse","url":"https://writing.exchange/@jessekelber","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.masto.host%2Fwriting%2Faccounts%2Favatars%2F111%2F803%2F421%2F046%2F119%2F128%2Foriginal%2Fad34c0e2fbf5ff48.jpeg","_microblog":{"username":"jessekelber@writing.exchange"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-09-03 15:26","date_timestamp":1788449200,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"96866293","content_html":"Anyone else's dog do this?
Seriously, there's a reason I call him Dingus...
#DogsOfMastodon #SirDingusMcSplootypants
![\"Rufus](\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.masto.host%2Fwriting%2Fmedia_attachments%2Ffiles%2F117%2F205%2F009%2F038%2F065%2F618%2Foriginal%2F54bc2a0efe71f49f.jpeg\")
#WritersCoffeeClub 9/2/26 β What was the last thing to interrupt you while writing?
This Dingus.
![\"Rufus](\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.masto.host%2Fwriting%2Fmedia_attachments%2Ffiles%2F117%2F204%2F960%2F193%2F568%2F566%2Foriginal%2F899519eef2f93b93.jpeg\")
Would look great painted on your new guitar!
","url":"https://writing.exchange/users/jessekelber/statuses/117199270083292474","date_published":"2026-09-02T03:15:40+00:00","author":{"name":"Jesse","url":"https://writing.exchange/@jessekelber","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.masto.host%2Fwriting%2Faccounts%2Favatars%2F111%2F803%2F421%2F046%2F119%2F128%2Foriginal%2Fad34c0e2fbf5ff48.jpeg","_microblog":{"username":"jessekelber@writing.exchange"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-09-02 03:15","date_timestamp":1788318940,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"96802638","content_html":"Been awhile, but it's time for a dump from the List of Amazing Band Names:
* Craig the Recruitment Squirrell
* Wind-up Radio
* 0% brain interference
* Vacuum of Ooze
* Prophylactic Pickle Juice
And as a bonus, entries from the Excellent Names for Your First Double Concept Album:
* Meteorological Mischief
* Bad goose | apathetic goose
* Scavenged by Residual Yeast
\"I went to Kinokuniya to fondle the Hobonichis\" is now my favorite sentence in the English language. Sorta.
And I may or may not watch way too many British panel shows, because it also brings up many, MANY off-color thoughts...
","url":"https://writing.exchange/users/jessekelber/statuses/117199124679570105","date_published":"2026-09-02T02:38:41+00:00","author":{"name":"Jesse","url":"https://writing.exchange/@jessekelber","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.masto.host%2Fwriting%2Faccounts%2Favatars%2F111%2F803%2F421%2F046%2F119%2F128%2Foriginal%2Fad34c0e2fbf5ff48.jpeg","_microblog":{"username":"jessekelber@writing.exchange"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-09-02 02:38","date_timestamp":1788316721,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"96572744","content_html":"As usual, Brendan sums it up nicely.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqs0GBwLm5c
","summary":"","url":"https://writing.exchange/@jessekelber/117175066525598386","date_published":"2026-08-28T20:40:23+00:00","author":{"name":"Jesse","url":"https://writing.exchange/@jessekelber","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.masto.host%2Fwriting%2Faccounts%2Favatars%2F111%2F803%2F421%2F046%2F119%2F128%2Foriginal%2Fad34c0e2fbf5ff48.jpeg","_microblog":{"username":"jessekelber@writing.exchange"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-08-28 20:40","date_timestamp":1787949623,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"96572198","content_html":"Oh, this is the story of my music-loving life.
Ask me about the Dave Brubeck show I had tickets for then forgot to, you know, attend...π«
","url":"https://writing.exchange/users/jessekelber/statuses/117175033774014647","date_published":"2026-08-28T20:32:03+00:00","author":{"name":"Jesse","url":"https://writing.exchange/@jessekelber","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.masto.host%2Fwriting%2Faccounts%2Favatars%2F111%2F803%2F421%2F046%2F119%2F128%2Foriginal%2Fad34c0e2fbf5ff48.jpeg","_microblog":{"username":"jessekelber@writing.exchange"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-08-28 20:32","date_timestamp":1787949123,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"96528600","content_html":"My leg was there first, sir.
#DogsOfMastodon #SirDingusMcSplootypants
![\"Rufus](\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.masto.host%2Fwriting%2Fmedia_attachments%2Ffiles%2F117%2F170%2F943%2F364%2F827%2F203%2Foriginal%2Fc3e6c9d4afe8ba53.jpeg\")
Ow.
My soul hurts.
I mean, so does my knee, but anyway...
I was in high school...in Seattle...when the \"whole grunge thing\" went down.
Got invited to a concert I couldn't make.
Turned out to be THE Mad Season show.
Ah, memories. π₯΄
","url":"https://writing.exchange/users/jessekelber/statuses/117170941219163240","date_published":"2026-08-28T03:11:16+00:00","author":{"name":"Jesse","url":"https://writing.exchange/@jessekelber","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.masto.host%2Fwriting%2Faccounts%2Favatars%2F111%2F803%2F421%2F046%2F119%2F128%2Foriginal%2Fad34c0e2fbf5ff48.jpeg","_microblog":{"username":"jessekelber@writing.exchange"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-08-28 03:11","date_timestamp":1787886676,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"96391718","content_html":"How do I explain to Sir Ding-Dong here that when I say \"Argh! Get the fuck off me!\" it doesn't mean I'm mad at him.
I might mean my t-shirt is stuck to my head stubble and has me trapped and gasping for air while wrenching my janky shoulder out of wonk.
#DogsOfMastodon #BaldGuyProblems #SirDingusMcSplootypants
![\"Rufus,](\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.masto.host%2Fwriting%2Fmedia_attachments%2Ffiles%2F117%2F158%2F264%2F194%2F792%2F497%2Foriginal%2Fbfdd32434589ae15.jpeg\")
Oh.
Oh, my.
Welcome to summer in Seattle, I guess?
","url":"https://writing.exchange/users/jessekelber/statuses/117103154977430950","date_published":"2026-08-16T03:52:20+00:00","author":{"name":"Jesse","url":"https://writing.exchange/@jessekelber","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.masto.host%2Fwriting%2Faccounts%2Favatars%2F111%2F803%2F421%2F046%2F119%2F128%2Foriginal%2Fad34c0e2fbf5ff48.jpeg","_microblog":{"username":"jessekelber@writing.exchange"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-08-16 03:52","date_timestamp":1786852340,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"95847979","content_html":"See below, it even matches your new pen:
https://infosec.exchange/@codinghorror/117102374376875287
Look at this dweeb. At least someone's enjoying this heat.
","summary":"","url":"https://writing.exchange/@jessekelber/116754655297144658","date_published":"2026-06-15T14:44:17+00:00","author":{"name":"Jesse","url":"https://writing.exchange/@jessekelber","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.masto.host%2Fwriting%2Faccounts%2Favatars%2F111%2F803%2F421%2F046%2F119%2F128%2Foriginal%2Fad34c0e2fbf5ff48.jpeg","_microblog":{"username":"jessekelber@writing.exchange"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-06-15 14:44","date_timestamp":1781534657,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"70941512","content_html":"OK, time for another drop from the Massive List of \"That Would Make An Awesome Band Name):
* The Omnishambles
* The Audacious Alliterations
* Is that a euphemism?
* The Sarcastic Interludes
* Gremlin and the Incessant Squeak
And a handful from the List of Epic Names for My Concept Double Album (that will never be recorded as I have the musical ability of a chair):
* The squirrells, the pidgens, and the other birds
* As a child, I had a pet brick
* Somehow, this all started with a pickle
is it weird that I kinda miss it?
","url":"https://writing.exchange/users/jessekelber/statuses/114934405634601575","date_published":"2025-07-29T03:30:51+00:00","author":{"name":"Jesse","url":"https://writing.exchange/@jessekelber","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.masto.host%2Fwriting%2Faccounts%2Favatars%2F111%2F803%2F421%2F046%2F119%2F128%2Foriginal%2Fad34c0e2fbf5ff48.jpeg","_microblog":{"username":"jessekelber@writing.exchange"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2025-07-29 03:30","date_timestamp":1753759851,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"69928872","content_html":"He heard that.
And he says, \"Thanks!\"
","url":"https://writing.exchange/users/jessekelber/statuses/114926576080367507","date_published":"2025-07-27T18:19:42+00:00","author":{"name":"Jesse","url":"https://writing.exchange/@jessekelber","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.masto.host%2Fwriting%2Faccounts%2Favatars%2F111%2F803%2F421%2F046%2F119%2F128%2Foriginal%2Fad34c0e2fbf5ff48.jpeg","_microblog":{"username":"jessekelber@writing.exchange"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2025-07-27 18:19","date_timestamp":1753640382,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"69928845","content_html":"π―
He's an absolute snugglebutt. Which can be awkward given how poky and angular he is, but we make it work!
Speaking of Shira and the resemblance Rufus shows, here they are, side by side. She was ~70 lbs, He's 50.
![\"Shira,](\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.masto.host%2Fwriting%2Fmedia_attachments%2Ffiles%2F114%2F926%2F554%2F356%2F958%2F233%2Foriginal%2F980abf15de66de19.jpeg\")
![\"Rufus,](\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.masto.host%2Fwriting%2Fmedia_attachments%2Ffiles%2F114%2F926%2F556%2F574%2F840%2F135%2Foriginal%2F4d3e18d60a6ceeb6.jpeg\")
\nWell, that was unexpected.
I adopted Rufus from a cattle dog rescue, so knew that was at least one piece of the puzzle. I worked out the Pibble (Pittie) piece later.
I did NOT see Husky coming. Though, he does remind me a lot of my last dog, Shira, who was an \"Alaskan Husky\" which is a fancy way of saying \"sled-pulling mutt.\"
So...who knows.
Anyway, here he is:
#DogsOfMastodon #ACD #AustralianCattleDog #Husky
![\"A](\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.masto.host%2Fwriting%2Fmedia_attachments%2Ffiles%2F114%2F926%2F515%2F191%2F868%2F174%2Foriginal%2F049e393931f6e892.png\")
Back to the initial question (though, I'm with you both on all of the above), I've been using Storygraph (https://app.thestorygraph.com/) for several years and love it. I know folks have been saying good things about bookwyrm (https://bookwyrm.social/) as well, and it's federated.
","url":"https://writing.exchange/users/jessekelber/statuses/114921279507479542","date_published":"2025-07-26T19:52:42+00:00","author":{"name":"Jesse","url":"https://writing.exchange/@jessekelber","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.masto.host%2Fwriting%2Faccounts%2Favatars%2F111%2F803%2F421%2F046%2F119%2F128%2Foriginal%2Fad34c0e2fbf5ff48.jpeg","_microblog":{"username":"jessekelber@writing.exchange"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2025-07-26 19:52","date_timestamp":1753559562,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"69870126","content_html":"progress on Shrek (gotta think of a better name...), my new-to-me Surly Ogre. Got the way-too-beefy Extraterrestrials swapped out for some Big Apples and got the basket mounted to the 24-pack rack that came with the bike. Also got some WD-40 on the squeaky-ass seatpost, so now the tires don't rub and the seatpost doesn't squeal, so riding is blissfully silent.
Anyone in #Seattle looking for some lightly-used 29x2.5's, let me know, I'll give you a great deal!
![\"A](\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.masto.host%2Fwriting%2Fmedia_attachments%2Ffiles%2F114%2F921%2F031%2F313%2F426%2F422%2Foriginal%2F5328cea7c4290d10.jpeg\")
But more importantly, for the moment, is that my laptop is back up and successfully running...Ventura. Sigh. Again.
","url":"https://writing.exchange/users/jessekelber/statuses/114921001177706203","date_published":"2025-07-26T18:41:55+00:00","author":{"name":"Jesse","url":"https://writing.exchange/@jessekelber","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.masto.host%2Fwriting%2Faccounts%2Favatars%2F111%2F803%2F421%2F046%2F119%2F128%2Foriginal%2Fad34c0e2fbf5ff48.jpeg","_microblog":{"username":"jessekelber@writing.exchange"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2025-07-26 18:41","date_timestamp":1753555315,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"69869604","content_html":"Allergies, or rather the allergic-type reaction I was having, was related to my sinuses/eyes...so in my head that meant it was attacking my head.
See, now it doesn't even make sense to me, and I wrote it. And experienced it. Sigh.
","url":"https://writing.exchange/users/jessekelber/statuses/114920996797370187","date_published":"2025-07-26T18:40:48+00:00","author":{"name":"Jesse","url":"https://writing.exchange/@jessekelber","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.masto.host%2Fwriting%2Faccounts%2Favatars%2F111%2F803%2F421%2F046%2F119%2F128%2Foriginal%2Fad34c0e2fbf5ff48.jpeg","_microblog":{"username":"jessekelber@writing.exchange"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2025-07-26 18:40","date_timestamp":1753555248,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"69818790","content_html":"Okay, so, Friday started with me pre-knackered from a long week of too much peopling and allergies to...something attacking my head and ended with me spending the last 3+ hours reformatting and restoring my 5+ year old MacBook from a backup.
And how was everybody else's Friday?
(I sincerely hope better than mine)
\"velociraptor and shoe fetishist\" is a wonderful phrase that brings up all sorts of mildly uncomfortable imagery...
I need to go back to crating Rufus, aka Sir Dingus McSplootyPants, but not because he destroys things (knock on wood...), because he snuggles so hard I'm having a hard time sleeping.
A trainer I'm talking to about his leash reactivity brought this up as a potential issue as it undermines the pecking order that *should have me as, forgive me, top dog.
","url":"https://writing.exchange/users/jessekelber/statuses/113539401895421962","date_published":"2024-11-24T18:43:03+00:00","author":{"name":"Jesse","url":"https://writing.exchange/@jessekelber","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.masto.host%2Fwriting%2Faccounts%2Favatars%2F111%2F803%2F421%2F046%2F119%2F128%2Foriginal%2Fad34c0e2fbf5ff48.jpeg","_microblog":{"username":"jessekelber@writing.exchange"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2024-11-24 18:43","date_timestamp":1732473783,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"50303540","content_html":"I'm hoping that by adopting Rufus at a year I missed that particular stage of development.
A guy can dream, right?
","url":"https://writing.exchange/users/jessekelber/statuses/113536291044531746","date_published":"2024-11-24T05:31:55+00:00","author":{"name":"Jesse","url":"https://writing.exchange/@jessekelber","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.masto.host%2Fwriting%2Faccounts%2Favatars%2F111%2F803%2F421%2F046%2F119%2F128%2Foriginal%2Fad34c0e2fbf5ff48.jpeg","_microblog":{"username":"jessekelber@writing.exchange"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2024-11-24 05:31","date_timestamp":1732426315,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"50286279","content_html":"I was...
Turns out I thrive with *some extrinsic accountability, but not *that much extrinsic motivation.
Who knew.
","url":"https://writing.exchange/users/jessekelber/statuses/113534440588265802","date_published":"2024-11-23T21:41:20+00:00","author":{"name":"Jesse","url":"https://writing.exchange/@jessekelber","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.masto.host%2Fwriting%2Faccounts%2Favatars%2F111%2F803%2F421%2F046%2F119%2F128%2Foriginal%2Fad34c0e2fbf5ff48.jpeg","_microblog":{"username":"jessekelber@writing.exchange"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2024-11-23 21:41","date_timestamp":1732398080,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"50236045","content_html":"![](\"https://micro.blog/books/9780062645241/cover.jpg\")
Currently reading: Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz π https://micro.blog/books/9780062645241
","summary":"","url":"https://writing.exchange/@jessekelber/113529750352942296","date_published":"2024-11-23T01:48:32+00:00","author":{"name":"Jesse","url":"https://writing.exchange/@jessekelber","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.masto.host%2Fwriting%2Faccounts%2Favatars%2F111%2F803%2F421%2F046%2F119%2F128%2Foriginal%2Fad34c0e2fbf5ff48.jpeg","_microblog":{"username":"jessekelber@writing.exchange"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2024-11-23 01:48","date_timestamp":1732326512,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"50151684","content_html":"![](\"https://micro.blog/books/9780374716431/cover.jpg\")
Finished reading: Sourdough by Robin Sloan π
I loved this book. Sloan has such a way with wordsβ¦Iβm going to have more thoughts on this one. I just need time to organize them. https://micro.blog/books/9780374716431
","summary":"","url":"https://writing.exchange/@jessekelber/113523172086039628","date_published":"2024-11-21T21:55:36+00:00","author":{"name":"Jesse","url":"https://writing.exchange/@jessekelber","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.masto.host%2Fwriting%2Faccounts%2Favatars%2F111%2F803%2F421%2F046%2F119%2F128%2Foriginal%2Fad34c0e2fbf5ff48.jpeg","_microblog":{"username":"jessekelber@writing.exchange"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2024-11-21 21:55","date_timestamp":1732226136,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"49808872","content_html":"That is the face of no regrets.
Though, I'd be on the watch for one of those breakfasts making a return appearance...