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Tea’s so happy being Teddy Roosevelt @teaberryblue.net · 11h

The story of La Befana, for those of you who don’t know it, goes like this:

La Befana was a little old lady who lived alone. Before she went to bed every evening, she would sweep the walkway to her house all the way down the walkway and then all the way up the walkway.

Jay Edidin @edidin.bsky.social · 11h

If you absolutely must have a supernatural Christmas gift-giving entity in your household mythos, please consider La Befana as a generally more kickass alternative to Santa.

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bomper.bsky.social @bomper.bsky.social · 1d

Those videos of people ‘pranking’ kids or pets (eg cracking an egg on a forehead, pretending they ate all the kid’s Halloween treats, only giving the pet two bits of kibble in their dinner bowl) are pure cruelty.

Zach Weinersmith @zachweinersmith.bsky.social · 4d

Do you have any extremely niche, but serious, ethical stances?

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bomper.bsky.social @bomper.bsky.social · 1d

Trump posted an AI video of himself flying a helicopter over the No Kings protests. In it, he’s wearing a crown, and the helicopter dumps liquid shit on people. Disgusting.

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bomper.bsky.social @bomper.bsky.social · 1d

Lmaooooo

bomper.bsky.social @bomper.bsky.social · 4d

Today was not the first time I smacked myself in the nose while waving at a fly, and it will not be the last.

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Nicola Bryant @nicolabryant.bsky.social · 4d

Hello & Merry Christmas from me. Ha! Here’s a little gift for everyone who’s said to me ”But what if I can’t get to that convention?” I do understand, so here’s a FREE, online event❗️Remembrance Day 11th November 7:30pm GMT. Just register at [email protected]
Do come and see you soon❣️

Photo options you may purchase if you wish.

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The Amytyville Horror @msfoxifurnasty.bsky.social · 5d

i need a screaming room why doesn’t my house have a screaming room all residences should have at least one

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The Bath Bomb Dealer 🛁 🫧 @jumpyjellybeanbath.bsky.social · 5d

There is only 16 more days to get your hands on these Halloween themed bath bombs before they’re GONE‼️

These bath bombs are exclusive scented and shaped and after 10/31 will not be found on my page, don’t miss out ✨

Order HERE 👉🏽 ko-fi.com/jumpyjellybe...

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MurderBotBot @murderbotbot.bsky.social · 6d

Aylen looked me over again in that way humans do when they’re trying to intimidate you and they fail to understand you’ve spent the entire length of your previous existence being treated like a thing

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Brooke @usuallyflannel.bsky.social · 6d

We’re getting really close to Lee-Ann’s surgery. Boosting her post or giving (any amount makes a dent) is very appreciated. 🙏

*GFM details in her linked post below.

brainfrog👩‍🦼🫁 @brainfrog.bsky.social · 7d

Trying to raise the remaining $1617 by my surgical date on October 23rd. No amount is too small. Appreciate boosting and quote-reposts for visibility.

#MutualAid #HelpSky

brainfrog👩‍🦼🫁 @brainfrog.bsky.social · Aug 28

Apologies, somehow the original was deleted. I'm undergoing my 3rd urgent, non-elective revision spinal fusion this Oct to replace & extend my hardware. I'd appreciate any help in achieving this goal to ensure I have the resources necessary to recover safely & fully.
www.gofundme.com/f/leeanns-3r...

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heartpunk (sophie!!) @heartpunk.bsky.social · 6d

rly hurting i'm so hungry rn

heartpunk (sophie!!) @heartpunk.bsky.social · 6d

looks like family almost outta money for the month, still waiting on my SNAP card to arrive (we're past the expected arrival time now, need to call or go in)

dk what we're gonna do but that is *mostly* a tomorrow sophie problem i'm p sure

cash.me/heartpunk / venmo.com/heartpunk / paypal on request

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Vianne Max @viannemax.bsky.social · 6d

Ahh, the 90s.😁 Good times.

(No wonder Gen X are stoically resilient.)

A series of items entitled “Kiwi Az Bro Tool Kit”. A toaster (for a lighter), a Tip Top icecream container (lunchbox), a screwdriver (as a spare car key, particularly if you’re nicking the car), a green lighter (used as a bottle opener), a knife (can opener), an oven (room heater), a rubbish bag (suitcase), garden hose (as a pool) and a wooden crate of beer (furniture).

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Diane Duane @diane.dianeduane.com · 6d

Caution: contains contains bats, black cats, cosplaying wizards, haunted houses, and Ultimate Evil kicking back with a pumpkin spice latte to watch the action go down. At #Ebooks Direct: "Not On My Patch." ebooks.direct/products/not...

What appears to be a young Jedi walks down from an old house's porch with a Trick or Treat bag. Caption: It's that time of year again... for a Young Wizards Halloween!

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Alex(he/him)🏳️‍🌈 @sudanlgbtrefugees.bsky.social · 6d

Every day is a struggle to survive, no guarantee of food or proper medical care is our daily reality 💔

Despite UNHCR’s efforts, resources remain scarce and life continues to be hard and painful 😭

Please don’t ignore our plea help save us from hunger and suffering.

Donate to save lives today.

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bomper.bsky.social @bomper.bsky.social · 7d

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aru!! 🐇🌙 @magiinemagiine.bsky.social · 8d

fire candle and bouquet going this hard on the fight scenes is everything i ever wanted. let them do all the action scenes forever please #gozyuger

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madeleinew67.bsky.social @madeleinew67.bsky.social · 8d

dear friends
pls help azine
medication needed !!
urgent
about 75 dollar

pp
[email protected]

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bomper.bsky.social @bomper.bsky.social · 9d

I love you

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Lynn Rushlau @lrushlau.bsky.social · 9d

And now she has a hat!

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Yoshiko✨️ @yo-yo-yoshiko.bsky.social · 9d

October 11: Green
#kamenrider #kamenriderblade #fanart #tokutober

A colored illustration mainly in green tones of Hajime and Kenzaki from Kamen Rider Blade sitting back to back. Kenzaki sits with his arms folded over his knees, head tilted up with eyes closed. Hajime turns back slightly to look, hand supporting himself on the ground behind him, fingers reaching up slightly. Green drips from the top of the canvas, separating the two.

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Its ruaa @itsmeio.bsky.social · 9d

Less than 5k needed only.

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The Creatively Maladjusted @tyrotcm.bsky.social · 9d

Azine needs sheets, medical supplies, and meds.

Call it $0/100
PP: [email protected]
#MutualAid #HelpSky

The Creatively Maladjusted @tyrotcm.bsky.social · 29d

Azine's informal free housing arrangement is about to end abruptly. We don't know when; it could be at any time. We need to raise money to get her into an Airbnb as quickly as we can manage.

We don't have the resources for long-term solutions, so I'm just keeping her alive as long as I can.

ID: A pond with a duck trailing ducklings on the water & a fox on the shore. Surrounding the lake is a forest of evergreen trees and a snowy landscape. The words are in white with black borders.

Transcript: Azine's Story
Azine travels the world to meet people dear to her. That is her reason for living, as she doesnt know how much time she has left. This goes for everyone, especially with how the world is today. Goes extra for her because of heart-lung disease from birth + a series of embolisms in 2016.

Embolisms are kept at bay by medication, due to having had more than one. Dystonia and seizures, were made worse by Lyme disease (tick bite 2009). MCAS, probably from birth, is made a lot worse by environmental toxins. She takes 4 antihistamines including compounded ketotifen (expensive) in very high doses to keep her skin from peeling off & to keep limited food down.
"I dont have access to health insurance, even though that is mandatory where I was born.Because people with Lyme and ME/CFS are routinely denied healthcare, persecuted, and jailed in psychiatric hospitals. That is why I became a traveler/refugee. That is why my mom, who still lives there, is deep in debt. Because there was never gov. support or funding for me, not even welfare."

I've done all I can out of my own resources. We need your help. Please, boost & share her story, & if you can afford to, donate any amount* you can spare to her mom's PayPal: MadeleineWedemeijer@gmail.com
*Literally $1 helps. Fundraisers with more activity, regardless of the size of the donations, are more successful overall as it motivates people to pitch in. And if you include an encouraging message in the memo line, you'll help to lift the severely flagging spirits of all those involved.

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Daily Tokusatsu @dailytokusatsu.bsky.social · 10d

Kamen Rider Blades Tategami Hyoujuu Senki

Kamen Rider Saber
Episode 32: My Thoughts, Crystallized.

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pussyfullawasps 🗡️ (they/she) @pussyfullawasps.bsky.social · 16d

i do not think,
therefore i do not am

mister egg (a fluffy dog) sitting on some grass looking up and squinting as he ponders the meaning of the answer to the question of the meaning

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The Creatively Maladjusted @tyrotcm.bsky.social · 10d

This is Azine's mom, helping out since I'm so close to extreme burnout. I beg you to help her. /literal

madeleinew67.bsky.social @madeleinew67.bsky.social · 10d

hi friends
i need help again for azine
she needs coton sheets and medication
who can help us pls as she is still alone in usa ..

pp
[email protected]

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