Matt Ramsey

8 Aug 2025

It’s been 1 year since a little orange fluffball climbed my leg in the parking lot at work. Since then Dandy has grown to be a part of Spike’s and my family. She’s also gained a bunch of aunts and uncles here and I hope has brought some joy into the world. Happy Gotcha Day Dandy!

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I’ve got big plans for tonight. Big Plans

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I named a character in MAZYWOOD “Priscilla Stephens” after my 88-year-old aunt, a 1960s civil rights warrior in ailing health. She came to my book signing in Miami and was surprised to hear her name in my reading. 😍 I am still trying to raise money to help offset her bills. gofund.me/fef960f97

How I Slept Today Dandy was inspecting her other hand today while Spike continues keeping the feet in line.

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People keep asking who took the photo, so I drew up a doodle showing how. How I Took The Photo Today I have long arms.

Etiquette question You know when you’re at a pumpkin patch and you go in the corn maze and you get turned around a bit but then you find that other exit that goes into like the foggy wooded clearing with like the hut, and like that old lady comes out and says

“Your coming has been foretold. There are strange portents about you and I fear you will soon meet your inevitable demise.” Are you supposed to tip her? And is it okay to tip her in the pumpkin patch’s currency? Because I converted all my cash into Pumpkoins when we got here.

How I Slept Today Spike is back on foot watch while dandy is practicing wrist locks.

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How I Slept Today Spike finally got a day off from foot watch and capitalized on it with some serious snuggles. Dandy is holding down the fort, keeping the creeping menace in check.

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How I Slept Today Spike is still on foot duty while Dandy is keeping me anchored.

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How I Slept Today Dandy left less room for Spike to squeeze in today. He has gone back down to continue guarding the feet.

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How I Slept Today Dandy left Spike on foot duty while she came up for snuggles. Spike decided that he also wanted snuggles… I woke up to Spike squeezing in for snuggles.

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Coblynau is one of my absolute favorite short stories. You can read it below or in Catherine’s collection Mists and Megaliths.

Catherine McCarthy@catherinemccarthy.bsky.social

60 years ago today, the South Wales community of Aberfan was devastated by a colliery landslip that stole the lives of 144 people, including 116 young children. This week, Andy Burnham visited the cemetery and paid tribute. My personal tribute can be read here: www.houseofgamut.com/magazine/cob...

First bingo card finished. Prize and second bingo card acquired. Not sure I’ll have time to complete this one. Technically you get a prize for every bingo you make, but I have handicapped myself and only do one per blackout.

Matt Ramsey@onenerdyopinion.bsky.social

October is my local library’s Adult Reading Program month and I picked up my bingo card before the meeting tonight. Last year I finished my card early and this year they made a point that they have a second bingo card available for people who complete the first one.

How I Slept Today. Dandy woke Spike and I up with biscuits today.

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How I Slept Today It was a bother day of double foot duty for the kiddos.

How I Slept Today Dandy left Spike on foot duty while she came up to snuggle.

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Need help filling a square on this bingo card. Hoping that I can find a librarian to recommend me a book. I mainly read horror but dabble in other genres. I try not to repeat reads in the same calendar year. If you are a librarian and feel up to recommending a book, feel free to respond.

Matt Ramsey@onenerdyopinion.bsky.social

How I Slept Today The kiddos kept an eye out for monsters while I slept after watching the scary movie last night.

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Ladybug is literally $25 CDN away from being able to get the most basic tier of the dental care she needs!

Seanan McGuire@seananmcguire.bsky.social

I know we're all pretty strapped right now, but @yamyamyam.bsky.social is a dear friend, and Ladybug is one of those incredibly sweet, loving, pet rock-type cats who shouldn't be in pain just because her human's financial situation has changed: www.gofundme.com/f/send-ladyb...

gofundme.comDonate to Send Ladybug To Dentist Jail For Tooth Crimes, organized by Brooke AbbeyHello the internet! It's me, again! I am not stoked to be running another… Brooke Abbey needs your support for Send Ladybug To Dentist Jail For Tooth Crimes

I’m at the theater about to watch Other Mommy. I don’t get out very often but had to get over to see this one on the big screen.

Just got back home. It was excellent. First time a movie has set off the “elevated heart rate” sensor on my watch that I can remember. Very good adaptation of the book.

My town just had a taco truck open up. If you’ve never experienced a small town freaking out over something new, it’s truly something to behold. The tacos were great and I hope they stay this busy.

An update: I went back today and got a quesadilla. The thing was massive and had steak chicken and shrimp on it. I personally don’t like shrimp, so I picked those off for the kiddos. Did you guys know that kittens apparently love shrimp?

How I Slept Today Spike has decided Dandy has got the feet under control enough to come up to the pillow for a proper snuggle.

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United Farm Workers

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Farm work begins long before the harvest. Join us in recognizing all farm workers whose hard work and dedication prepare the land. Workers like "Agustin" who drives this tractor that's preparing the soil for the upcoming lettuce season in Hollister, CA. #WeFeedYou

How I Slept Today Dandy has corralled the rogue foot into a more manageable location. Spike is still snuggling, but is keeping an eye on the feet in case backup is required.

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What if you see ICE at the polls? (Don't worry! Read on for the plan!) @indivisible.org roped me in to design and illustrate a new zine! Check it out in this 🧵 - and visit linktr.ee/wewillvote to sign up for the Election Protection Program and find all the resources you need!