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Elliott Fan @elliottfan.bsky.social · Jul 30

OK dang, I'm just a freakin' softie...

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Marlena Graves MDiv, PhD @marlenagraves.bsky.social · Jul 30

The truth here is so ever relevant, is so simple and profound. I think I might pop it into my next book. Sharing yet again:

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Elliott Fan @elliottfan.bsky.social · Jul 19

Wish I was able to achieve this state of joy-in-the-moment more often

Elliott Fan @elliottfan.bsky.social · Jul 17

Dang, saw this too late - good luck!

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Elliott Fan @elliottfan.bsky.social · Jul 15

Black & white t-shirt versions of the @laurajanegrace.bsky.social collage noodling I was fumbling around with

Elliott Fan @elliottfan.bsky.social · Jul 11

I've never stuck a landing as cool as this good boy does

Animal Flix @animalflix.bsky.social · Jul 11

BrO Just Nailed it. Wait for it... 😅 #dog #dogday #bluesky

Elliott Fan @elliottfan.bsky.social · Jul 9

#MurderByDeath playing Chicago's #ThaliaHall next week July 16 & 17 - be sure to get there early to catch stellar opener @laurajanegrace.bsky.social !
www.avclub.com/primer-murde...

Primer: The narrative arc of Murder By Death's albums

www.avclub.com

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Elliott Fan @elliottfan.bsky.social · Jul 9

Fave Lep tune for a workout? Or just in general?

Elliott Fan @elliottfan.bsky.social · Jul 2

Priorities.

Elliott Fan @elliottfan.bsky.social · Jun 16

Absolutely 💜💜💜 this Rockwell homage of @laurajanegrace.bsky.social by Cian Hardin @pvnkle!

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WeRateDogs @weratedogs.com · Jun 15

This is Barron and his son, Carlos. Carlos just came home from an exhausting first day of puppy school. Barron is really proud of him. 13/10 Happy Father's Day, Barron

an adult golden retriever smiles wide with his face close to the camera. a puppy golden retriever is asleep on the couch behind him, belly up and with his cheek smooshed up against a pillow

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lucaisharsh @lucaisharsh.bsky.social · Jun 14

Flipping off Trump tower during the Chicago no kings march

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Elliott Fan @elliottfan.bsky.social · May 12

Doodle & Pacas!

WeRateDogs @weratedogs.com · May 8

This is Nugget. She only met these new friends today, but they have already made her their leader. 13/10

a light gold cockapoo pup walks toward the camera in a field of grass. behind her is a herd of similarly colored alpacas. it appears as if they are both curious and in awe as they follow the curly pup.

Elliott Fan @elliottfan.bsky.social · Apr 24

Liked for the Elastica shoutout!

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Katy Montgomerie 🦗 @katymontgomerie.com · Apr 22

This statement about the transphobic Supreme Court ruling by the UK's Crab Museum (yes a museum about crabs) is better than 99% of the statements I've seen on the topic

www.crabmuseum.org/visit

🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀

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Elliott Fan @elliottfan.bsky.social · Apr 24

<3 Pretty sure I've sat on those very same bleachers at 3am enjoying an adult beverage & trying to catch a shooting star shower

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Elliott Fan @elliottfan.bsky.social · Apr 10

I know sh*tting on expertise & education is trending hard these days, but this guy literaly wrote the book on fascism - and he's noping out
www.vanityfair.com/news/story/t...

The Fascism Expert at Yale Who’s Fleeing America

Philosophy professor Jason Stanley is leaving the US for Canada, “the Ukraine of North America,” because he believes Trump’s America is “pretty far along” in the grips of fascism.

www.vanityfair.com

Elliott Fan @elliottfan.bsky.social · Apr 9

defector.com/oh-shut-the-...

Oh, Shut The Fuck Up | Defector

Hmm, it appears that the nation’s economy is collapsing at Timberwolves-like speed. That big fat trade war that the U.S. launched a few days ago has quickly proven to have the opposite of its intended...

defector.com

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Fishbone @fishboneband.bsky.social · Apr 4

Is Nothing Sacred? #Cholly

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Elliott Fan @elliottfan.bsky.social · Apr 5

Guessing might not be new to you, but when I need a pick-me-up some local go-to's are @beachbunnymusic.bsky.social beachbunny.bandcamp.com
@sincereengineer.bsky.social sincereengineer.bandcamp.com/music
@smokingpopesmusic.bsky.social www.smokingpopesmusic.com

Beach Bunny

sad lady

beachbunny.bandcamp.com

Elliott Fan @elliottfan.bsky.social · Apr 5

Great to meet and have a brief chat with @grlchld.com and @laurajanegrace.bsky.social after the LJG show - thanks Laura for autographing my little art-project shirt!

autographed LJG collage shirt, ticket, setlist from April 4, 2025 show at the Aggie in Fort Collins

blurry selfie with Laura! (and autographed LJG collage shirt)

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Elliott Fan @elliottfan.bsky.social · Mar 23

Dopey > Fascist

Elliott Fan @elliottfan.bsky.social · Dec 1

Dive on in, the water's much more inviting 'round these parts!
Wishing you the best of luck with your voice care, looking forward to seeing & hearing you again once you heal in a few months <3

Elliott Fan @elliottfan.bsky.social · Dec 1

Excellent show by @bhtm.bsky.social tonite in Ft. Collins - my favortie new Thanksgiving tradition!

Elliott Fan @elliottfan.bsky.social · Nov 24

Put this up on That Other Site a couple months ago when I was going to @laurajanegrace.bsky.social 's OpIvy set with #Catbite, figured I might as well bring it over here too
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Me at the gym last week: "I'm too old for this sh*t"
Me at Riot Fest this weekend:

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