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Patricia Lupien @patricialupien.bsky.social · 10h

I’ve been so anxious and depressed all day but the one bright thought I had was isn’t it good that I’m on medication so I don’t feel worse?

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Patricia Lupien @patricialupien.bsky.social · 1d

I haven’t been able to sleep because of a nice girl who had to move suddenly. Whether it’s because of ICE or other issues, I don’t know. I just hope she’s safe and going to school.
All I can think of is that other kids in my city could vanish just as easily.

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N. K. Jemisin @nkjemisin.bsky.social · 1d

No more Black or trans staffers. No politics of any kind. The cowardice of mainstream media isn't just insulting, it's *boring.* Now TV is just like any other beauty rag. Why not just kill it quickly? Why the slow-motion pretense?

Lex McMenamin (they/them) @leximcmenamin.com · 1d

thank you for all the support; the statement from our union is now live here with some more reporting.

now that this is public I can confirm that the majority of today’s layoffs were women of color. there are no longer any Black women working at Teen Vogue.

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Matt Zoller Seitz @mattzollerseitz.bsky.social · 1d

This magazine just fired all of their politics staffers

Teen Vogue @teenvogue.com · Aug 7

We are honored to receive the @rooseveltinstitute.org's 2025 Four Freedoms Award for Freedom of Speech and Expression, and to be among a stellar class of laureates including @wck.org, @cvt.org, and more. Details: tnvge.co/ZMIUg7v

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Matthew Dow Smith @matthewdowsmith.bsky.social · 2d

Very, very few comic book creators can survive on just the money they make from comics. It is an inherently unstable job and it is only getting worse as time goes on. Don't ever be embarrassed or ashamed of needing another job so that you can keep making comics.

Not being able to make a living just from your art doesn't make you a failure as an artist, it just means you're a totally normal working artist.

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Michael C. Bailey - Indie Author, Stage Combat Guy @mbaileywriter.bsky.social · 3d

BTW, I'm making the Kindle version of The Great Rock & Roll Time Trip Tour available for $.99 on November 6 (my wedding anniversary), but you can always pick up a print copy via Bookshop.org. Cover art by @patricialupien.bsky.social

bookshop.org/p/books/the-...

The Great Rock & Roll Time Trip Tour

Check out The Great Rock & Roll Time Trip Tour - She's catching the greatest concerts across time. Tina Tharpe doesn't know how she can travel through time. All she knows is, a coupl...

bookshop.org

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Patricia Lupien @patricialupien.bsky.social · 4d

He said this was the type of bathroom Lincoln used. Didn’t Lincoln use an outhouse or a chamber pot?

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Amy Mebberson @amymebberson.bsky.social · 4d

Pocket Princesses 433: Princesstown

Elsa, Anna & Poca are returning from a fun night trick or treating as Huntr/x. They find that the Princess world tree has had a visitor from a certain Pumpkin King. The girls look amazing btw.

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Alex de Campi @alexdecampi.bsky.social · 4d

UNMUTE. And look after your people.

You have neighbors who might be struggling? Show up like “help I made too much bread, would you like some, I won’t use it all in time”

Invite the next door kids over to help you make cookies, feed them lunch while they’re there.

Solomon @solomonmissouri.bsky.social · 5d

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Michael C. Bailey - Indie Author, Stage Combat Guy @mbaileywriter.bsky.social · 4d

Folks in the central MA area looking for a fun alternative to the mayhem of Salem, THT Rep is hosting its annual Poe Double Header show, followed by a low-key Halloween party (included in the ticket price).

thehanovertheatre.org/event/poe25/

THT Rep presents the 5th Annual Edgar Allan Poe Double Header - Hanover Theatre and Conservatory

The Tell-Tale Heart + The Cask of Amontillado At turns dark and darkly funny, this 60-minute solo show is staged as a séance, inviting audiences to conjure two of Poe’s most notorious narrators.

thehanovertheatre.org

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Office of Mayor Michelle Wu 吳弭 @mayorwu.boston.gov · 4d

Tomorrow, SNAP benefits are set to expire.

In Boston, if you need assistance with groceries or paying the bills, or if you’re looking to donate to our support fund with @bostonfdn.bsky.social, please visit boston.gov/snap or dial 311 to get help.

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Patricia Lupien @patricialupien.bsky.social · 4d

Feeling cute. Might destroy a village and hoard some gold later.

A last minute dragon-coded costume for work. Yes, that’s a Wednesday shirt. Shut up, some Dragons watch Netflix.

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NPR @npr.org · 5d

The White House plans to bar hospitals that treat transgender children and youth from getting any Medicare and Medicaid payments. The move would affect trans youth who have private insurance, too. n.pr/4qFa1mY

Trump pushes an end to medical care for transgender youth nationally

The White House plans to bar hospitals that treat transgender children and youth from getting any Medicare and Medicaid payments. The move would affect trans youth who have private insurance, too.

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Brad Guigar @bradguigar.com · 5d

Affinity dropped a bombshell today. For a recap of the announcement and its implications, head over to Webcomics.com #Affinity #Canva

www.webcomics.com/uncategorize...

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Hot Blooded Tough Guy Rusty Shackles @rustyshackles.bsky.social · Oct 24

"this one guy in Kentucky calls Jack Skellington 'Mr. Unlucky'"

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Patricia Lupien @patricialupien.bsky.social · 5d

Change one letter, ruin a candy.

Peanut butter cud.

Michael C. Bailey - Indie Author, Stage Combat Guy @mbaileywriter.bsky.social · 5d

Change one letter, ruin a candy

Malky Way

(For you Simpons fans.)

Jeffrey Harlan @jeffreyharlan.com · 6d

Change one letter, ruin a candy

Stickers

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THE LAST (SPOOPY) OMNITECT @thelastomnitect.bsky.social · 6d

THIS.
Art isn't the polished result of your work, its the effort and process by which you bring something into the world and improve yourself in doing so.

What you think are imperfections are the beginnings of your own unique art style. And that's what makes your art valuable ❤️

Jess Pendley, Werewolf Wrassler 💪🐺 @jesspendley.com · 6d

I need every beginner artist out there who thinks their work isn’t good enough to know that in this AI-poisoned environment seeing your raw, human art gives me fucking life.

Any imperfection born from a living soul infinitely trumps whatever “polished” slop they’re trying to force feed us.

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Patricia Lupien @patricialupien.bsky.social · 6d

It’s that time of year! How sincere is your pumpkin patch?

youtu.be/fEo3AaHcIYk?...

Sally Has Her Reputation To Think Of

YouTube video by The Peanuts Tunes Cartoons

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Astrid E. Abell is EXHAUSTED @seraphrdm.bsky.social · 7d

If you are an author and you're offering a free eBook in exchange for a donation to a foodbank, please reach out to me to have yourself added.

Link to form: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Food Bank Donations for eBooks

With the government shutdown, thousands of Americans as government employees have no source of income right now, and millions are about to lose their SNAP benefits for November. This is a cruel game b...

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Only In Boston @onlyinbos.bsky.social · 6d

⚠️ HEATING ASSISTANCE ALERT:

The Home Energy Assistance Program helps low-income households in Cambridge and Somerville pay for winter heating costs (Nov 1–Apr 30).

Renters and homeowners who meet federal income guidelines are eligible to apply.

www.cambridgema.gov/iwantto/appl...

Apply for Heating Help

The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), formerly called the Fuel Assistance Program, helps income-eligible residents who live in Cambridge or Somerville pay winter heating bills between November 1 ...

www.cambridgema.gov

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Lauren Walsh @laurenwalshart.bsky.social · 7d

Hey artists

Just keep posting.
Last post didn’t get many likes? Keep posting.
Not 100% happy with what you made? Post it.
Feel like you aren’t getting anywhere? Keep posting.

You never know who will find you and when.

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Jonny Morris @jonnymorris.bsky.social · 7d

And Doctor Who, which did NOT die...

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Patricia Lupien @patricialupien.bsky.social · 7d

Awesome!

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World Central Kitchen @wck.org · 9d

WCK is serving free meals for furloughed federal workers impacted by the U.S. government shutdown. These meals are available to federal employees and their families. Below are locations and hours. #ChefsForFeds (1/2)

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 9d

Did you know that over 1.3M active duty service members and veterans rely on SNAP benefits to feed themselves and their families?

Now you know.

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