Dove
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Hellenic witch. Otherkin. Plural. Trans WOC. EDS.
Rev. Katharine Luck
High priestess, Fire Dance Shenandoah.
Editor, Studio Prey.
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Rev. Katharine Luck
High priestess, Fire Dance Shenandoah.
Editor, Studio Prey.
My essays @ dovewithscales.com
Studio Prey @ studioprey.com
The Church @ firedanceshenandoah.org
Discord: DoveWithScales
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Dove
@dovewithscales.com
· Jan 30
High priestess of Fire Dance Shenandoah, eclectic pagan church.
Hellenic pagan
Servant of Hekate
4th gen Greek-American, and Hellenic witch
Otherkin. Kakodaimon, dragon, unseelie fae, crow
Member of a multiple system
Disabled trans WOC. Retired human rights activist
Hellenic pagan
Servant of Hekate
4th gen Greek-American, and Hellenic witch
Otherkin. Kakodaimon, dragon, unseelie fae, crow
Member of a multiple system
Disabled trans WOC. Retired human rights activist
Better still, this an AI image. Doubtless the prompt was some permutation of "crowd of happy people in an American Greenland."
An AI given access to millions of photos of America concluded this is what defines America.
An AI given access to millions of photos of America concluded this is what defines America.
There honestly cannot be a satire cutting enough to make fun of Americans. What the fuck do you mean the highest colonial ideal you could imagine was a parking lot with McDonald's on both sides
January 9, 2026 at 12:22 PM
Better still, this an AI image. Doubtless the prompt was some permutation of "crowd of happy people in an American Greenland."
An AI given access to millions of photos of America concluded this is what defines America.
An AI given access to millions of photos of America concluded this is what defines America.
Tempting as it is to mock people who just figured out what some of us always knew, I try to remind myself not to focus on the fact that they didn't notice until it affected them personally. What matters is they are here now. We need to all be together.
January 8, 2026 at 8:53 PM
Tempting as it is to mock people who just figured out what some of us always knew, I try to remind myself not to focus on the fact that they didn't notice until it affected them personally. What matters is they are here now. We need to all be together.
This hot tub smells like tea.
January 8, 2026 at 8:28 PM
This hot tub smells like tea.
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Well that's all I needed to hear to decide whether or not to try Divinity.
Let's all commit to making sure that AI is a financial liability for everyone.
Let's all commit to making sure that AI is a financial liability for everyone.
Personally, It's telling that any actual professional I know that has been forced to integrate AI into their game dev process came out the other end saying it's made more work for themselves, was painful to work with, made crap, and was simultaneously told the tool was good and they were at fault.
sigh
December 16, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Well that's all I needed to hear to decide whether or not to try Divinity.
Let's all commit to making sure that AI is a financial liability for everyone.
Let's all commit to making sure that AI is a financial liability for everyone.
Worst question people ask a pagan priestess: "So you worship Satan?"
Bonus, I used to be an editor and I lost count of how many times someone asked me if I would edit their book. Usually hoping to get it done for free.
Bonus, I used to be an editor and I lost count of how many times someone asked me if I would edit their book. Usually hoping to get it done for free.
"So why do people believe in religion anyways?"
What’s the worst question someone can ask after you tell them your profession? For linguists, it’s definitely “how many languages do you speak?”, but I’m curious what else is happening to the rest of y’all out there?!
December 11, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Worst question people ask a pagan priestess: "So you worship Satan?"
Bonus, I used to be an editor and I lost count of how many times someone asked me if I would edit their book. Usually hoping to get it done for free.
Bonus, I used to be an editor and I lost count of how many times someone asked me if I would edit their book. Usually hoping to get it done for free.
Tobacco CEO Declares Self Expert On Tobacco, Says Nicotine Cures Cancer
So the people who've dedicated their career to this technology and who make money off of it and will lose their jobs if people don't buy into it are disproportionally likely to say they think it's a good technology?
November 26, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Tobacco CEO Declares Self Expert On Tobacco, Says Nicotine Cures Cancer
So the people who've dedicated their career to this technology and who make money off of it and will lose their jobs if people don't buy into it are disproportionally likely to say they think it's a good technology?
November 26, 2025 at 9:25 PM
So the people who've dedicated their career to this technology and who make money off of it and will lose their jobs if people don't buy into it are disproportionally likely to say they think it's a good technology?
We don't need to compromise. If someone is soft on genocide (read: willing to look the other way on Russia or Israel) or not vocally opposed to bigotry, I will not be voting for them, and neither should anyone else.
Take notes, democratic candidates. We have expectations.
Take notes, democratic candidates. We have expectations.
Nah. Transphobia is a hard line. The base hates transphobia, and if you want an example of an actual elite obsession that's broadly unpopular with regular schmucks, anti-trans bullshit is it.
Pete Buttigieg would be a good DNC spokesperson.
He would do a GREAT job of going around the country, being on TV all the time, and putting out Dem messaging on EVERY issue.
He would be an excellent counter-Leavitt. And we NEED one. He should be holding regular press conferences and putting
He would do a GREAT job of going around the country, being on TV all the time, and putting out Dem messaging on EVERY issue.
He would be an excellent counter-Leavitt. And we NEED one. He should be holding regular press conferences and putting
November 25, 2025 at 6:17 PM
We don't need to compromise. If someone is soft on genocide (read: willing to look the other way on Russia or Israel) or not vocally opposed to bigotry, I will not be voting for them, and neither should anyone else.
Take notes, democratic candidates. We have expectations.
Take notes, democratic candidates. We have expectations.
Answer the fucking question, Rigas.
November 18, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Answer the fucking question, Rigas.
Some humans could learn from their example.
In a series of experiments, chimpanzees revised their beliefs based on new evidence, shedding light on the evolutionary origins of rational thought.
🔗 www.404media.co/chimps-are-c...
🔗 www.404media.co/chimps-are-c...
Chimps Are Capable of Human-Like Rational Thought, Breakthrough Study Finds
In a series of experiments, chimpanzees revised their beliefs based on new evidence, shedding light on the evolutionary origins of rational thought.
www.404media.co
October 31, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Some humans could learn from their example.
You can't be a billionaire and a good person. If you're a billionaire, it's because you've chosen not to help anyone when you could have changed lives with absolutely no impact on yourself.
I don't see a lot of people talking about this, so I want to highlight something GOOD
Billie Eilish stood in a room full of billionaires and said "you're billionaires... Why?"
She donated 11.5 MILLION DOLLARS to food equity and climate orgs, which Stephen Colbert announced to said billionaires.
Billie Eilish stood in a room full of billionaires and said "you're billionaires... Why?"
She donated 11.5 MILLION DOLLARS to food equity and climate orgs, which Stephen Colbert announced to said billionaires.
Billie Eilish Calls on Billionaires to Support People in Need: 'No Hate, But Give Your Money Away'
Billie Eilish donates $11.5 million from 'Hit Me Hard and Soft' tour to charity and calls on billionaires to support people in need during hard times.
www.rollingstone.com
October 30, 2025 at 10:12 PM
You can't be a billionaire and a good person. If you're a billionaire, it's because you've chosen not to help anyone when you could have changed lives with absolutely no impact on yourself.
You get it.
October 23, 2025 at 1:54 AM
You get it.
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Houndoom says: Treat, now.
September 17, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Houndoom says: Treat, now.
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250618
dragon tower. yknow, like a cat tower. except i'm in there
dragon tower. yknow, like a cat tower. except i'm in there
June 25, 2025 at 6:38 PM
250618
dragon tower. yknow, like a cat tower. except i'm in there
dragon tower. yknow, like a cat tower. except i'm in there
Identity is not conditional. This isn't difficult. Even shitty women are women. You don't get to be a bigot because someone who is a minority is an awful person. All you do is delegitimize your criticism. If you misgender Caitlyn Jenner, your opinion means nothing anymore.
this is a very common question from cis people & i am not the most patient about it anymore.
Caitlyn Jenner being horrible & annoying is something every single trans person has known for years.
we still use her correct name & pronouns when talking shit about her because no one’s gender is conditional on their behavior.
we still use her correct name & pronouns when talking shit about her because no one’s gender is conditional on their behavior.
June 18, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Identity is not conditional. This isn't difficult. Even shitty women are women. You don't get to be a bigot because someone who is a minority is an awful person. All you do is delegitimize your criticism. If you misgender Caitlyn Jenner, your opinion means nothing anymore.
What the fuck? What the fuck? What the fuck?
This is a sincere question: would crops even grow?
June 17, 2025 at 12:28 PM
What the fuck? What the fuck? What the fuck?
So it's unclear whether or not these people were actually hired by the protest organizers, but if they were, then they were acting outside of that capacity just by being armed at all. Which makes this murder. You don't just fire into a crowd because you think one of them might be dangerous.
"Volunteer peacekeeping teams are common for protests, said Sarah Parker, a national coordinator for 50501 Movement, which was a partner in the “No Kings” protest. But the organizers ask attendees, including the peacekeepers, not to bring weapons, she said."
Protester shot and killed at 'No Kings' rally in Utah, police say
Salt Lake City police say a demonstrator who was shot at the city's “No Kings” protest has died and that the bullet that killed him appears to have been fired by one of the demonstration's peacekeeper...
apnews.com
June 17, 2025 at 1:30 AM
So it's unclear whether or not these people were actually hired by the protest organizers, but if they were, then they were acting outside of that capacity just by being armed at all. Which makes this murder. You don't just fire into a crowd because you think one of them might be dangerous.
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We are responsible for all things we do and all things we choose not to do.
Regarding Gaza, I keep thinking back to this passage from the Talmud:
“Anyone who can protest the wrongs of their household but does not do so is responsible for them. … Anyone who can protest the wrongs of the whole world but does not do so is responsible for the whole world.” (Shabbat 54b)
“Anyone who can protest the wrongs of their household but does not do so is responsible for them. … Anyone who can protest the wrongs of the whole world but does not do so is responsible for the whole world.” (Shabbat 54b)
May 26, 2025 at 5:07 PM
We are responsible for all things we do and all things we choose not to do.
I am desperate for this movie to completely tank. I hope it hemorrhages money.
Disney Stop Making Live Action Remakes challenge
Disney Stop Making Live Action Remakes challenge
May 26, 2025 at 2:17 PM
I am desperate for this movie to completely tank. I hope it hemorrhages money.
Disney Stop Making Live Action Remakes challenge
Disney Stop Making Live Action Remakes challenge
Alan Alda is a treasure. His autobiography is titled 'Never Have Your Dog Stuffed' and his life has been exactly as weird as that title implies. And he's just... a good human.
MASH still holds up at least reasonably well compared to other media of its time, and that's mostly down to him.
MASH still holds up at least reasonably well compared to other media of its time, and that's mostly down to him.
Lovely interview with @alanalda.bsky.social, including a nice plug for his Alda Center for Communicating Science. We are in the midst of an anti-science, anti-medicine crisis in this country.
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
‘My mother didn’t try to stab my father until I was six’: Alan Alda on childhood, marriage and 60 years of stardom
Best known as Hawkeye in M*A*S*H in the 70s, the 89-year-old actor has topped the Netflix charts with a revamp of his 1981 film The Four Seasons. He talks about Martin Scorsese and Woody Allen – and w...
www.theguardian.com
May 26, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Alan Alda is a treasure. His autobiography is titled 'Never Have Your Dog Stuffed' and his life has been exactly as weird as that title implies. And he's just... a good human.
MASH still holds up at least reasonably well compared to other media of its time, and that's mostly down to him.
MASH still holds up at least reasonably well compared to other media of its time, and that's mostly down to him.
If you think "woke" is a bad thing, I hate to break it to you, but Mr Rogers knows you can do better. Ms. Frizzle would be delighted to explain biology and how being transgender works. Elmo thinks you should be nice to immigrants. And LeVar Burton says if you want to ban books, you are the problem.
"You didn't grow up to be the Special Person Mr. Rogers believed you could be."
So many people have grown up to be the villains of our stories.
May 25, 2025 at 8:32 PM
If you think "woke" is a bad thing, I hate to break it to you, but Mr Rogers knows you can do better. Ms. Frizzle would be delighted to explain biology and how being transgender works. Elmo thinks you should be nice to immigrants. And LeVar Burton says if you want to ban books, you are the problem.
Fucking good. They should be scared.
May 25, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Fucking good. They should be scared.