Ali Grotkowski
@alikira.bsky.social
Information Professional, Parent, Librarian, Kiwanian, Writer, Board Gamer, Geek, Contest Entrant and more! She/Her
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I wish men truly understood how often their peers only pretend to cultivate women's talents because they want to fuck us. I am a short Canadian nobody and it happened to me when I was starting out my screenwriting career no less than four times before I turned 26
November 17, 2025 at 3:22 AM
I wish men truly understood how often their peers only pretend to cultivate women's talents because they want to fuck us. I am a short Canadian nobody and it happened to me when I was starting out my screenwriting career no less than four times before I turned 26
Oh gosh I am so hopeful.
November 15, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Oh gosh I am so hopeful.
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![4-panel vertical comic. (1) 100 Years Ago [two people standing next to bicycle with small car nearby] PERSON 1: It’s too dangerous riding a bike with these cars around. I should get a car, too. (2) 50 Years Ago [two people between smaller car and bigger car] PERSON 2 with short hair: Small cars are less safe in collisions with larger vehicles, so I should get a bigger one. (3) Today [two people between big car and even bigger car] PERSON 1: Everyone has huge SUVs now. If I don’t get the biggest one, I’m putting my family at risk. (4) Soon [two people next to large armored car with spiked clubs attached] PERSON 2: If I don’t install more whirling spike clubs, I’ll be destroyed by all the other drivers who...](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:cz73r7iyiqn26upot4jtjdhk/bafkreiby6can6k76yzfmv2czxs4pu2l7zie7bqbrpswi7h3ifmiadkuqvu@jpeg)
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Would we love to see a huge number of sci fi fans descend on Edmonton? Why yes, we very certainly would! Support the bid!
We want to bring Worldcon, the World Science Fiction convention, in 2030 to ᐊᒥᐢᑿᒌᐚᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ (Amiskwacîwâskahikan), more commonly known as Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Yes, Edmonton.
@edmontonin2030.bsky.social
You can support us, and get involved, here:
www.edmontonin2030.org
Yes, Edmonton.
@edmontonin2030.bsky.social
You can support us, and get involved, here:
www.edmontonin2030.org
Bidding To Host Worldcon in 2030 | Support Our Bid
We are bidding to host the World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon) in 2030. Looking forward to welcoming the science fiction fandom world to Amiskwacîwâskahikan (Edmonton).
www.edmontonin2030.org
November 14, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Would we love to see a huge number of sci fi fans descend on Edmonton? Why yes, we very certainly would! Support the bid!
On the topic of the Northern Lights in #yeg today: it was so wonderful to be able to show them to my kid for the first time -- it isn't often that the kid is still awake when it is dark enough to see them!
November 12, 2025 at 3:42 AM
On the topic of the Northern Lights in #yeg today: it was so wonderful to be able to show them to my kid for the first time -- it isn't often that the kid is still awake when it is dark enough to see them!
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My thoughts on the FDA announcement today about MHT vajenda.substack.com/p/reaction-t...
Reaction to the FDA Announcement on MHT
Removing the Black Box Warning was Served with a Side of Serious Misinformation
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November 11, 2025 at 3:03 AM
My thoughts on the FDA announcement today about MHT vajenda.substack.com/p/reaction-t...
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I have made the incredibly difficult decision to close down Quindrie Press at the end of 2026. Please read my full statement, along with information about what's next at Quindrie and an FAQ, here: quindriepress.com/closing
November 10, 2025 at 10:00 AM
I have made the incredibly difficult decision to close down Quindrie Press at the end of 2026. Please read my full statement, along with information about what's next at Quindrie and an FAQ, here: quindriepress.com/closing
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The diff in tone of the responses to my manspreading post on X and Bluesky? So predictable.
To be clear: ZERO anatomical justification for manspreading!
Perhaps those who feel the need to manspread should request an accommodation from gov to help with this fragile condition?
To be clear: ZERO anatomical justification for manspreading!
Perhaps those who feel the need to manspread should request an accommodation from gov to help with this fragile condition?
November 9, 2025 at 8:15 PM
The diff in tone of the responses to my manspreading post on X and Bluesky? So predictable.
To be clear: ZERO anatomical justification for manspreading!
Perhaps those who feel the need to manspread should request an accommodation from gov to help with this fragile condition?
To be clear: ZERO anatomical justification for manspreading!
Perhaps those who feel the need to manspread should request an accommodation from gov to help with this fragile condition?
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Every day they tell the world how scared they are of dying, of fading into the darkness which inevitably consumes all of us
They think they are Colossi straddling the world, but really, they are sad little boys whistling in the dark, self-radicalizing in group chats, and shitting bricks about aging
They think they are Colossi straddling the world, but really, they are sad little boys whistling in the dark, self-radicalizing in group chats, and shitting bricks about aging
A 450-foot Prometheus. A 500-foot George Washington. Tech investors are racing to build colossal monuments celebrating Western power.
America’s Tech Right Is Obsessed With Building Giant Statues
With proposals for a 450-foot statue of Prometheus on Alcatraz and a 650-foot George Washington, MAGA adherents are racing to build America’s largest statue.
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November 9, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Every day they tell the world how scared they are of dying, of fading into the darkness which inevitably consumes all of us
They think they are Colossi straddling the world, but really, they are sad little boys whistling in the dark, self-radicalizing in group chats, and shitting bricks about aging
They think they are Colossi straddling the world, but really, they are sad little boys whistling in the dark, self-radicalizing in group chats, and shitting bricks about aging
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“I want you to understand what it is like to live in Chicago during this time.”
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November 9, 2025 at 5:26 PM
“I want you to understand what it is like to live in Chicago during this time.”
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Once it's used, it's the slipperiest of slippery slopes.
We can't allow politicians to pick and choose which rights they allow and which they effectively erase with the Clause.
As invoking the Notwithstanding Clause becomes normalized, no one's rights are safe. Left, right, or centre.
We can't allow politicians to pick and choose which rights they allow and which they effectively erase with the Clause.
As invoking the Notwithstanding Clause becomes normalized, no one's rights are safe. Left, right, or centre.
November 7, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Once it's used, it's the slipperiest of slippery slopes.
We can't allow politicians to pick and choose which rights they allow and which they effectively erase with the Clause.
As invoking the Notwithstanding Clause becomes normalized, no one's rights are safe. Left, right, or centre.
We can't allow politicians to pick and choose which rights they allow and which they effectively erase with the Clause.
As invoking the Notwithstanding Clause becomes normalized, no one's rights are safe. Left, right, or centre.
Ending off our stream with Lonely Mountain Downhill and the whole family is participating! #extralife www.extra-life.org/participant/...
Extra Life | Change Kids' Health, Change the Future
I'm raising funds with #EXTRALIFE for kids treated at my Children's Miracle Network Hospitals! I need your help to reach my fundraising goal. Please donate today to change kids' health.
www.extra-life.org
November 8, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Ending off our stream with Lonely Mountain Downhill and the whole family is participating! #extralife www.extra-life.org/participant/...
Folks, I'm at 92% of my @extralife4kids.bsky.social goal! Would you be able to help bring me over the top to finish? www.extra-life.org/participant/... @jonrenish.bsky.social and crew are playing their annual randomizer on our stream next!
November 8, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Folks, I'm at 92% of my @extralife4kids.bsky.social goal! Would you be able to help bring me over the top to finish? www.extra-life.org/participant/... @jonrenish.bsky.social and crew are playing their annual randomizer on our stream next!
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Last part of Extra-Life 2025
MULTI-WORLD RANDOMIZER
Final Fantasy + Final Fantasy 6 + Doom (1993) + Factorio + Terraria
Watch: www.twitch.tv/jonrenish
Donate: www.extra-life.org/participants...
MULTI-WORLD RANDOMIZER
Final Fantasy + Final Fantasy 6 + Doom (1993) + Factorio + Terraria
Watch: www.twitch.tv/jonrenish
Donate: www.extra-life.org/participants...
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Extra-Life 2025
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November 8, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Last part of Extra-Life 2025
MULTI-WORLD RANDOMIZER
Final Fantasy + Final Fantasy 6 + Doom (1993) + Factorio + Terraria
Watch: www.twitch.tv/jonrenish
Donate: www.extra-life.org/participants...
MULTI-WORLD RANDOMIZER
Final Fantasy + Final Fantasy 6 + Doom (1993) + Factorio + Terraria
Watch: www.twitch.tv/jonrenish
Donate: www.extra-life.org/participants...
Note that during the Puzzmo Hour (11am-noon MST), donations will get you a chance at a year of Puzzmo Subscription! www.extra-life.org/participant/... And I awake at 80% of my goal to beat my past fundraising totals!
Extra Life | Change Kids' Health, Change the Future
I'm raising funds with #EXTRALIFE for kids treated at my Children's Miracle Network Hospitals! I need your help to reach my fundraising goal. Please donate today to change kids' health.
www.extra-life.org
November 8, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Note that during the Puzzmo Hour (11am-noon MST), donations will get you a chance at a year of Puzzmo Subscription! www.extra-life.org/participant/... And I awake at 80% of my goal to beat my past fundraising totals!
I have completed my nap (not a great Pokemon Sleep session, admittedly) and have a kid gaming beside me while I listen to @jonrenish.bsky.social play Dragon Age 2. www.extra-life.org/participant/... Today I still have Vampire Survivors, Across the Obelisk, and Puzzmo!
Extra Life | Change Kids' Health, Change the Future
I'm raising funds with #EXTRALIFE for kids treated at my Children's Miracle Network Hospitals! I need your help to reach my fundraising goal. Please donate today to change kids' health.
www.extra-life.org
November 8, 2025 at 1:25 PM
I have completed my nap (not a great Pokemon Sleep session, admittedly) and have a kid gaming beside me while I listen to @jonrenish.bsky.social play Dragon Age 2. www.extra-life.org/participant/... Today I still have Vampire Survivors, Across the Obelisk, and Puzzmo!
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Two Full hours Dragon Age Two
Some say the best of the series, others don't.
Watch: www.twitch.tv/jonrenish
Donate: www.extra-life.org/participants...
Some say the best of the series, others don't.
Watch: www.twitch.tv/jonrenish
Donate: www.extra-life.org/participants...
November 8, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Two Full hours Dragon Age Two
Some say the best of the series, others don't.
Watch: www.twitch.tv/jonrenish
Donate: www.extra-life.org/participants...
Some say the best of the series, others don't.
Watch: www.twitch.tv/jonrenish
Donate: www.extra-life.org/participants...
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I'm back at the helm for the late night start with
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes
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Donate: www.extra-life.org/participants...
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes
Watch: www.twitch.tv/jonrenish
Donate: www.extra-life.org/participants...
November 8, 2025 at 8:06 AM
I'm back at the helm for the late night start with
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes
Watch: www.twitch.tv/jonrenish
Donate: www.extra-life.org/participants...
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes
Watch: www.twitch.tv/jonrenish
Donate: www.extra-life.org/participants...
Cribbage is up next on the stream! www.extra-life.org/participant/...
Extra Life | Change Kids' Health, Change the Future
I'm raising funds with #EXTRALIFE for kids treated at my Children's Miracle Network Hospitals! I need your help to reach my fundraising goal. Please donate today to change kids' health.
www.extra-life.org
November 8, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Cribbage is up next on the stream! www.extra-life.org/participant/...
Jackbox going strong! www.extra-life.org/participant/...
Extra Life | Change Kids' Health, Change the Future
I'm raising funds with #EXTRALIFE for kids treated at my Children's Miracle Network Hospitals! I need your help to reach my fundraising goal. Please donate today to change kids' health.
www.extra-life.org
November 8, 2025 at 5:24 AM
Jackbox going strong! www.extra-life.org/participant/...
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Two hours still remains for our jackbox block!
It's time for @jackboxgames.com , come and play along with us!
Play/Watch: www.twitch.tv/jonrenish
Donate: www.extra-life.org/participants...
Play/Watch: www.twitch.tv/jonrenish
Donate: www.extra-life.org/participants...
November 8, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Two hours still remains for our jackbox block!
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Good content in TKO2
November 8, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Good content in TKO2
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It's time for @jackboxgames.com , come and play along with us!
Play/Watch: www.twitch.tv/jonrenish
Donate: www.extra-life.org/participants...
Play/Watch: www.twitch.tv/jonrenish
Donate: www.extra-life.org/participants...
November 8, 2025 at 2:03 AM
It's time for @jackboxgames.com , come and play along with us!
Play/Watch: www.twitch.tv/jonrenish
Donate: www.extra-life.org/participants...
Play/Watch: www.twitch.tv/jonrenish
Donate: www.extra-life.org/participants...
We just finished 2 hours of Detective Pikachu Returns and are starting some Brotato! www.extra-life.org/participant/... @jonrenish.bsky.social @extralife4kids.bsky.social @stollerykids.bsky.social
Extra Life | Change Kids' Health, Change the Future
I'm raising funds with #EXTRALIFE for kids treated at my Children's Miracle Network Hospitals! I need your help to reach my fundraising goal. Please donate today to change kids' health.
www.extra-life.org
November 8, 2025 at 1:11 AM
We just finished 2 hours of Detective Pikachu Returns and are starting some Brotato! www.extra-life.org/participant/... @jonrenish.bsky.social @extralife4kids.bsky.social @stollerykids.bsky.social