Steven Hoefer

troublewithwords@wandering.shop

Writing Speculative Fiction to help people feel more human. Has given up touching computers for 40+ years on moral grounds.Masking in public 😷Dramatis personae: H……Partner. Brilliant, kind, fierce. Known each other all our lives. G……H's son. Is amazing. Transgender, has a limb difference and mobility issues. We support him unquestioningly. 🏳️‍⚧️Profile picture: A middle-aged, masculine, bald person with glasses, with an orange tabby cat on their shoulder, both looking above your head.

Posts

Post #4122728
#Monsterdon is bringing *the* Peter Graves to the screen tonight! Also astounding visual effects! You will believe grasshoppers are real! 🦗
Post #4098458
I know exactly one coelacanth song and one axolotl song. This is not enough. Share your coelacanth and axolotl songs.
Post #4042113
Once again seeing “ultra-processed foods” in headlines. The evidence sure seems to support them being detrimental to health, but I still have yet to find a “How to ID ultra-processed foods” guide that is anything but vague and hand-wavy.
Post #3765150
Oh wow! Wolfen is #monsterdon tonight?! I think it's honestly a fine movie that might catch you off guard. It did me the first time I saw it. Now I own a copy.
Post #3741898
A small cat in a small box having small thoughts. #Caturday
Post #3459313
This is just what Tinkerbell's people do for fun, right? Find a planet and a schmo and drop a monster on them and watch the fun. #Monsterdon
Post #3458901
Lets see what #Monsterdon is up to tonight.
Post #3370220
Whispering to date while watching The End of the World when The End of the World appears on screen: “That’s The End of the World.” #monsterdon
Post #3369084
#monsterdon that’s a mighty nice space shuttle you got there. Would be a shame if the world ended.
Post #3368491
If you’re undecided on #monsterdon tonight, know it was written by the same guy as Laser Blast.
Post #3313326
#Caturday from this day, 2024. Mood.
Post #2539026
I've had this in my head for ages, so here you go.
Post #1919918
Going through the boxes. The only store-bought costume I ever had. Time has not made it any uglier, it was always this upsetting. Maybe I just found what to wear for May 4th. #MayTheFouth #StarwarsDay
Post #1497790
Some photos from previous April 21: - 2006, Ueno Koen, Tokyo, Japan. - 2006, Ueno Koen, Tokyo, Japan. - 2006, Yoyogi, Tokyo, Japan. - 2017, Clark County, Nevada, USA.
Post #1471226
Just asked to confirm I’m over 18 years old to buy toilet paper. Anyone not too tired for this world should be buried under it.
Post #1272138
#TimelineCleanse from this day last year.
Post #1146458
After inspiration from @Tryllesokker I cleaned up the disintegrating headband on my headphones in a few minutes. Nothing fancy, just wrapped and a knot on both ends. Might not last forever, but feels much better than the vinyl underneath. https://helvede.net/@Tryllesokker/114420874001899558
Post #1109529
#WritersCoffeeClub April 12 &quot;How does being a writer influence your life outside of the work?&quot; I won&#39;t say it makes me more curious, it was my curiosity that drove me to write. But writing lets me engage in my curiosity more fully. &quot;Hm, that&#39;s interesting, I wonder what happened there?&quot; *digs* &quot;Oh, I&#39;ve got so many ideas from this!&quot;
Post #1034707
#WordWeavers April 9: &quot;One of your characters is seeing something unbelievable. What is it &amp; why are they seeing it?&quot; Benjamin&#39;s job at The Embassy is dealing with the most difficult to believe things, so for him something truly unbelievable would be unwavering support and competence from his superiors. But he will never see it.
Post #1031356
Photo from a previous April 9.
Post #1018420
Tired: Naps Wired: Extension cords
Post #957575
&quot;AI broze are a marginalized group, just like Black people&quot; is the stupidest, most insulting, infuriating fucking take. No, we don&#39;t have to accept You People into our spaces. You&#39;ve *chosen* to ally yourself with the most vile idea since leaded gasoline and pollute our spaces. If you want to hang out with the cool kids, choose differently. https://social.coop/@scottjenson/116352800579635299
Post #956396
My favorite kinds of toots: - I thought this was interesting. - I went outside, this is what I saw. - I’m making something. - I’m trying something new. - This is my jam. (Any kind of jam.) - I made a thing and I’m proud! - I’m bad at it a thing, but I’m sharing anyway! - This is my important animal or person. - Whimsical shitpost. - Real life mundane thing.
Post #923663
Told my son this yesterday, and maybe some of you need to hear it too: I know you are doing your best every single day. Some days your best is laying in bed, spacing out. I see you doing your best, and I&#39;m rooting for you.
Post #922138
Medical professional: “Listen to your body.” My body: *sound of a mariachi band falling down the up escalator*
Post #831367
2001 Dalmatians #SciFiDogsOrCats #HashTagGames
Post #787726
I&#39;m seeing several folks talking about their work Macs getting updated to macOS 26 (And all that entails.) Has Apple started forcing that or did all of the fleet managers decided to do the update? I do not want that update, Sam-I-Am.
Post #787719
Show up with a brick in hand.
Post #721233
The use of generative AI is the message
Post #655705
Paul Williams was kind of unreal. Contributed more pop culture than anyone I can name. Songs performed by everyone from Kermit the Frog to Daft Punk, Gladys Night to The Monkees. Was he on both Holywood Squares and Babylon 5? Yes. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Williams_(songwriter)