Hello. I thought it would be nice if we all got to know each other. If you’re so inclined, introduce yourself here. And if it seems to matter, maybe explain how, if at all, you know me.
Karyn. Los Angeles. Poet. Writer. Doctorate program dropout. Protector of a tiny human. I think I am not a cat.
I met you in another lifetime. I think through zion. Always enjoyed writing to you so somehow I never really stopped. Appreciate the things you write. I hope you create more.
I'm 100% sure you don't know me, but I followed you on Twitter ages ago after you (most likely) posted something clever and that came across my timeline via a RT (because Twitter wasn't shoving stuff in people's timelines like that back in the day).
I'm Terry. I live in Arvada, CO, US (just outside Denver), have 2 kids, no pets (but hoping to adopt a dog this weekend). I failed out of college twice, but managed to create a pretty decent career in data, am currently also a Python developer, and am looking to get into technical management/mentoring.
The kids are 9 and 6, seem to think they're twins, nearly polar opposites from one another, and are delightful little cusses. The family enjoys goofing off, hanging out with plants an animals, going on hikes and camping trips. We're goofy and have trouble fitting in pretty much anywhere, and for all the frustrations that come with that, I wouldn't have it any other way.
Hah, yes, particularly after a nice long walk around Clissold Park as I was (still am) going through a breakdown/breakthrough. We met during the Lostmyname years through our mutual friend Jess, and I'm very glad for it. You called me creative once and that's stuck with me.
I like this writing thing and want to do it too, just working up the courage.
My name is James, and I hopefully get the door prize for travelling the least far to be here. Thom waves at me when he goes past my window to get coffee on a Sunday. We met at a children's book publisher. He always worked at the big table in the kitchen, because he really loves work, and he really loves people.
I am Dj Tak Tak Tak; I spin be maddening tunes; I retire be a little but coming back maybe; maybe not. I knowing Thomas; I KNOWING Thomas - you know? Jump around jump around...the bed.
I'm Kari in NYC. People have sometimes accused me of being fictional or a cyborg. I met Thom because he was the best penpal/mail art partner I ever had on the now defunct nervousness.org
Hey I’m Sasha in London ... and got intro’d to Thom by my partner Sam as part of the wonderful creative crew at that childrens book company. My toddler is an especially big fan of Thom ❣️
We worked at VFS together and I vaguely remember something about really delicious chocolate chip cookies?? I can’t remember if you baked them or not, but I DEFINITELY remember asking you - many, many times - to bring some to work.
I imagined this being a lot more informational...
Like fingerprints, everyone's tongue print is different.
SMASH from Norway is the best snack ever made
I'm Duncan in Amsterdam
HIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII pirate duncan
Karyn. Los Angeles. Poet. Writer. Doctorate program dropout. Protector of a tiny human. I think I am not a cat.
I met you in another lifetime. I think through zion. Always enjoyed writing to you so somehow I never really stopped. Appreciate the things you write. I hope you create more.
I'm 100% sure you don't know me, but I followed you on Twitter ages ago after you (most likely) posted something clever and that came across my timeline via a RT (because Twitter wasn't shoving stuff in people's timelines like that back in the day).
I'm Terry. I live in Arvada, CO, US (just outside Denver), have 2 kids, no pets (but hoping to adopt a dog this weekend). I failed out of college twice, but managed to create a pretty decent career in data, am currently also a Python developer, and am looking to get into technical management/mentoring.
The kids are 9 and 6, seem to think they're twins, nearly polar opposites from one another, and are delightful little cusses. The family enjoys goofing off, hanging out with plants an animals, going on hikes and camping trips. We're goofy and have trouble fitting in pretty much anywhere, and for all the frustrations that come with that, I wouldn't have it any other way.
Hah, yes, particularly after a nice long walk around Clissold Park as I was (still am) going through a breakdown/breakthrough. We met during the Lostmyname years through our mutual friend Jess, and I'm very glad for it. You called me creative once and that's stuck with me.
I like this writing thing and want to do it too, just working up the courage.
My name is James, and I hopefully get the door prize for travelling the least far to be here. Thom waves at me when he goes past my window to get coffee on a Sunday. We met at a children's book publisher. He always worked at the big table in the kitchen, because he really loves work, and he really loves people.
I am Dj Tak Tak Tak; I spin be maddening tunes; I retire be a little but coming back maybe; maybe not. I knowing Thomas; I KNOWING Thomas - you know? Jump around jump around...the bed.
Da. We dance der sacred boogie.
I'm Kari in NYC. People have sometimes accused me of being fictional or a cyborg. I met Thom because he was the best penpal/mail art partner I ever had on the now defunct nervousness.org
I miss things like nervousness.
I’m a cat, and read you on Story Club with George, then started reading you with tremendous interest here at your Substack.
Oh jimminy I wonder if you'll see this? I can't recall your name on Insta and I was missing your face. :-)
Hey I’m Sasha in London ... and got intro’d to Thom by my partner Sam as part of the wonderful creative crew at that childrens book company. My toddler is an especially big fan of Thom ❣️
I've known Thom since highschool. I've always enjoyed his writing.
I used to sit opposite you at that place. I like this writing. It’s good.
Yep, you know me. This is Mario!
We worked at VFS together and I vaguely remember something about really delicious chocolate chip cookies?? I can’t remember if you baked them or not, but I DEFINITELY remember asking you - many, many times - to bring some to work.
Of course I baked them! What did you think, I just made someone do it?
Meow. I'm Jeanine in Vancouver. Thom and I went to high school together. His is one of the few faces I ever cared to see again.
Awwwwww.
Same.
Bogdana. Tall, abrasive, angry. Bunch of bad tattoos. Probably better baker than you :P
Ah, so this answers the little blurb in my comment. You DID bake those chocolate chip cookies!
Hi I'm Rebecca, also in Amsterdam! Not a cat.
Definitely not a cat. Obviously a dog.