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nikkihodgson.bsky.social
Reading Rainbow alumni. Human rights enthusiast. Perpetually confused by neurotypical norms. Caretaker for one sassy pony shaped like tater tot. I do a great impression of a hot dog Writer @ https://medium.com/@nikki.hodgson
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Where are my “stare at the flight tracker the entire time” people? I think they should seat us all together. Near the front, by the wing preferably.

My internet keeps telling me it's unstable. Gurl, same.

Me: Horses are my peace Also me: Smears a bloody handprint across my jacket trying to look into my horse's mouth at 6PM on a Friday after paging the vet because he just accidentally bit off a piece of his tongue while standing in his stall doing nothing. thewrongnotes.substack.com/p/my-horse-b...

So apparently feeling like garbage is just a normal side effect of Tamoxifen. Four more years to go. Cool, cool, cool. #cancerthings

I'm hereby calling for all shower manufacturers to agree on one (1) control mechanism, life is precious and I cannot waste any more of it solving these ancient riddles

Help. He looks so pathetic. Poor guy. Send pup cups. This no wrap ear flap bandage is clutch though. #dogs

How many pup cups does it take to heal an ear hematoma? My dog wants to know. (Nobody come for me. We've been to the vet. A medically sound treatment plan is in place. But Gus would prefer an alternate plan involving food and squeaky toys).

Of my favorite fictional characters growing up, two were droids (Data, R2-D2) and one was an alien sent to Earth to study humans (Mork). I found them all deeply relatable. That probably should have been the first clue. #neurodivergent #adhd #autism

I reject the title “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas” and I endorse the idea of “The Totally Reasonable Private Citizen Who Was Sick and Tired of Everybody Being So Loud and Inconsiderate all of the Goddamn Time”

December 10 Advent calendar haul. One candy cane cookie that will be consumed on my pillow.

Spotify: You played "What Was I Made For?" 70 times in a row. You good? Me:

Thinking of forming a support group for those of us personally victimized by Spotify Wrapped. How I find the time to listen to that much Taylor Swift is none of your business, Spotify.

One time I (barely) finished a 40-mile ski race and my race snacks looked like a child was left unsupervised in a 7-Eleven and everyone started calling me donut hole because I had one in every pocket. #writing #ski #humor

He got this ball in his Advent calendar today. Follow along for more breaking news updates concerning my dog’s daily activities.

After the election, I watched The Birdcage on repeat. Nobody makes me feel better when I'm having a hard time than Robin Williams. Sometimes I walk past the Mork and Mindy house in Boulder and just thank him for everything and let him know how much we love and miss him. Nanu, nanu, you legend.

I've only opened one door a day on my dog's Advent calendar since December 1 and I don't think I get enough credit for that. #dogs #self-control

I'm going to start using this as a test before making new friends. Just so I know what level of weird humor to begin with.

It's that time of year where social media platforms provide our 2024 highlights and we reflect on what we want for the New Year. My recap is three words. I survived cancer. It still feels surreal. My next MRI is in January. Fingers crossed for a clear scan. #cancer #survivor #writing

Posted that it was Friday. Had moment of panic that it wasn't actually Friday. Imagined cruel joke of mind convincing me it was Friday when it was actually Tuesday. But no, it is Friday. Siri confirmed.

It's Friday. December has been a long year. Tell me your goodest boy stories. I'll go first. On a hike, my dog waited in front of a gate for me to open it. There was no fence, y'all. Just a lone gate in an open field. He just knows he's supposed to wait for me to open gates. So he did.

One thing I love about humans is that we buy advent calendars for our pets and then become more excited than them about the treats. Me: A SQUEAKY TOY HOT COCOA. NO WAY! My dog: Yeah, cool. I'll just put this next to the 3,000 other toys. You gonna eat that bacon?

At my funeral there’ll be a 37 minute montage of me trying to find something to watch on Netflix

Me when Nancy Mace refers to herself as a feminist while bullying another woman. #feminism #humanrights

I do need this sort of energy right now.

Whenever I start feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, I just remember that someone posted a TikTok of a miniature cow wearing a backpack to the sound, "I like my sooootcase." And then I think, "we're gonna be alright."

Yes, please do keep predators out of women's restrooms. We prefer them in the White House making decisions about women's health and safety. 🙄 The arguments of "women's safety" being used as a cover for "I'm a transphobic bully" are about as watertight as a sieve. Grow up.

Penguin Books out here getting messy.

I have mixed feelings about the usefulness of writing courses and workshops, but...I'm game to try again. Anybody have any courses, retreats, workshops, or groups they've found particularly useful? Online or in-person. #writingcommunity #writers #colorado

Ever wondered how to ghost your own dreams? I got you. Step 1: Ignore your heart. Step 2: Choose the practical path instead of the one you really want. Step 3: Have existential crisis. #writing

Damn. This issue of "Letters from an American" gave me chills. Thanks @hcrichardson.bsky.social for the daily dose of history, politics, and thoughtful commentary!

Currently reading: Democracy Awakening, Heather Cox Richardson (love her newsletter more than anything) On Call: A Doctor's Journey in Public Service, Anthony Fauci, M.D. Housekeeping, Marilynne Robinson (one of my favorite authors. I rotate through her works regularly) #readingrainbow

I'm really just here for @levarburton.bsky.social Love the idea of bringing back Reading Rainbow for adults. Maybe we could just meet weekly to read and then scream into the void? In the interim, I'll be dissociating with my favorite Star Trek character. #readingrainbow

Sometimes I fantasize about quitting my job and becoming a park ranger. I like my job. But I look really good in NPS colors.