Gates Palissery
@gateskp.bsky.social
Quietly queer writer on the road to publication & AMMR9 mentee. Actually Autistic. Huge Geek. Marathon runner. PhD doing science policy work. She/they 🏳️🌈
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Gates Palissery
@gateskp.bsky.social
· Apr 6
My program sent this out so I guess it's really official now!
Seconding this.
As someone who doesn't drink (for multiple reasons), if I'm hosting, I tell people to BYOB if they want alcohol because I only have (fun!) nonalcoholic options.
As someone who doesn't drink (for multiple reasons), if I'm hosting, I tell people to BYOB if they want alcohol because I only have (fun!) nonalcoholic options.
I do not drink because I have almost no tolerance for it anymore (one margarita is too much).
If you are hosting a party, I recommend also stocking:
-fancy ginger beer
-coconut water
-premium juices like lychee and guava
-apple cider with cinnamon
-Italian sodas
-sparkling water
Lots of options!
If you are hosting a party, I recommend also stocking:
-fancy ginger beer
-coconut water
-premium juices like lychee and guava
-apple cider with cinnamon
-Italian sodas
-sparkling water
Lots of options!
November 24, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Seconding this.
As someone who doesn't drink (for multiple reasons), if I'm hosting, I tell people to BYOB if they want alcohol because I only have (fun!) nonalcoholic options.
As someone who doesn't drink (for multiple reasons), if I'm hosting, I tell people to BYOB if they want alcohol because I only have (fun!) nonalcoholic options.
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Just a friendly reminder as we go into the holidays:
Folks don't have to explain to you why they don't drink.
If you offer them a drink and they decline, don't ask them why. It's not your business.
Just offer them something without alcohol to drink instead. And move on.
Folks don't have to explain to you why they don't drink.
If you offer them a drink and they decline, don't ask them why. It's not your business.
Just offer them something without alcohol to drink instead. And move on.
November 23, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Just a friendly reminder as we go into the holidays:
Folks don't have to explain to you why they don't drink.
If you offer them a drink and they decline, don't ask them why. It's not your business.
Just offer them something without alcohol to drink instead. And move on.
Folks don't have to explain to you why they don't drink.
If you offer them a drink and they decline, don't ask them why. It's not your business.
Just offer them something without alcohol to drink instead. And move on.
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I do not drink because I have almost no tolerance for it anymore (one margarita is too much).
If you are hosting a party, I recommend also stocking:
-fancy ginger beer
-coconut water
-premium juices like lychee and guava
-apple cider with cinnamon
-Italian sodas
-sparkling water
Lots of options!
If you are hosting a party, I recommend also stocking:
-fancy ginger beer
-coconut water
-premium juices like lychee and guava
-apple cider with cinnamon
-Italian sodas
-sparkling water
Lots of options!
November 24, 2025 at 4:01 AM
I do not drink because I have almost no tolerance for it anymore (one margarita is too much).
If you are hosting a party, I recommend also stocking:
-fancy ginger beer
-coconut water
-premium juices like lychee and guava
-apple cider with cinnamon
-Italian sodas
-sparkling water
Lots of options!
If you are hosting a party, I recommend also stocking:
-fancy ginger beer
-coconut water
-premium juices like lychee and guava
-apple cider with cinnamon
-Italian sodas
-sparkling water
Lots of options!
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Oh, God, this is one of those "where do I even start" things, because Roblox is, like, *fractally* fucked. They are terrible at content moderation. A lot of the games are rated incorrectly, so kids can encounter graphic content (sex or violence) out of nowhere --
November 23, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Oh, God, this is one of those "where do I even start" things, because Roblox is, like, *fractally* fucked. They are terrible at content moderation. A lot of the games are rated incorrectly, so kids can encounter graphic content (sex or violence) out of nowhere --
Such a delightful story!
“I think our bill was $74,000 on broken windows,” said Ranahan. “And the crazy thing is, everyone loved it. The people, the neighborhood, they still come out to me and talk to me about it.”
(via The Browser)
www.sfgate.com/sf-culture/a...
(via The Browser)
www.sfgate.com/sf-culture/a...
'It was chaos': The history of San Francisco's most unforgettable TV ad
The million-dollar shoot resulted in $74,000 in broken windows.
www.sfgate.com
November 23, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Such a delightful story!
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An important & well-done story. I recognized Sabeti's name immediately from her involvement w/ the 2014 West African Ebola outbreak, which I had been documenting closely w/ my students. So good to see good things emerging out of that very scary time. #GlobalHealth #EpiSky
Two scientists who are fast friends, one Nigerian and one American, have won the MacArthur Foundation's 100&Change competition for their network to catch the next disease with pandemic potential.
$100 million prize goes to dynamic duo aiming to stop next pandemic before it starts
Two scientists who are fast friends, one Nigerian and one American, have won the MacArthur Foundation's 100&Change competition for their network to catch the next disease with pandemic potential.
n.pr
November 22, 2025 at 8:12 PM
An important & well-done story. I recognized Sabeti's name immediately from her involvement w/ the 2014 West African Ebola outbreak, which I had been documenting closely w/ my students. So good to see good things emerging out of that very scary time. #GlobalHealth #EpiSky
Immediately thought of this last night when my phone asked if I wanted to connect to the STOVE.
evergreen
November 22, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Immediately thought of this last night when my phone asked if I wanted to connect to the STOVE.
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They line up perfectly.
November 22, 2025 at 2:32 AM
They line up perfectly.
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Massive shoutout out to whoever handles the Royal Canadian Air Force’s social media account. They responded to every single comment on their already very solid Trans Day of Remembrance post and they responded like this…
November 22, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Massive shoutout out to whoever handles the Royal Canadian Air Force’s social media account. They responded to every single comment on their already very solid Trans Day of Remembrance post and they responded like this…
My phone just asked if I wanted to connect to my mum's new stove...
NO. ABSOLUTELY NOT. NEVER.
NO. ABSOLUTELY NOT. NEVER.
November 22, 2025 at 1:11 AM
My phone just asked if I wanted to connect to my mum's new stove...
NO. ABSOLUTELY NOT. NEVER.
NO. ABSOLUTELY NOT. NEVER.
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Today is the Transgender Day of Remembrance. Trans people have literally always been here; every time I see someone sneering "oh but there were no trans people when I was in high school," well. I dated a trans girl in high school, and was close friends with a trans guy.
November 20, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Today is the Transgender Day of Remembrance. Trans people have literally always been here; every time I see someone sneering "oh but there were no trans people when I was in high school," well. I dated a trans girl in high school, and was close friends with a trans guy.
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Trust is difficult to build and easy to destroy. It's going to take a long, long time for the CDC to regain its credibility, which was probably already shaky after covid.
We're going to need trusted resources in public health more than ever before.
We're going to need trusted resources in public health more than ever before.
i think the credibility of CDC is burned for a generation. it will be more feasible to focus our limited resources elsewhere. i don’t see CDC as being able to effectively lead public health responses or be involved in much policy at all after this
The latest update to US CDC's website on autism and vaccination is, sadly, a major blow to the credibility of this institution. Because it undermines faith in any impartiality. It's going to take a major effort to reconstruct its status, assuming it even survives the next few years.
November 20, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Trust is difficult to build and easy to destroy. It's going to take a long, long time for the CDC to regain its credibility, which was probably already shaky after covid.
We're going to need trusted resources in public health more than ever before.
We're going to need trusted resources in public health more than ever before.
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i think the credibility of CDC is burned for a generation. it will be more feasible to focus our limited resources elsewhere. i don’t see CDC as being able to effectively lead public health responses or be involved in much policy at all after this
The latest update to US CDC's website on autism and vaccination is, sadly, a major blow to the credibility of this institution. Because it undermines faith in any impartiality. It's going to take a major effort to reconstruct its status, assuming it even survives the next few years.
November 20, 2025 at 12:51 PM
i think the credibility of CDC is burned for a generation. it will be more feasible to focus our limited resources elsewhere. i don’t see CDC as being able to effectively lead public health responses or be involved in much policy at all after this
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Carnicerias, Mercardos, Indian and Asian grocers are a great source of stuff that tastes good and is less expensive than the Kroger monopoly or the Safeway Private Equity Hedge Fund outlets.
But take care with sweet spices & yellow-orange-brown ones. Lead powder is sweet, colorful, cheap, and HEAVY.
But take care with sweet spices & yellow-orange-brown ones. Lead powder is sweet, colorful, cheap, and HEAVY.
April 3, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Carnicerias, Mercardos, Indian and Asian grocers are a great source of stuff that tastes good and is less expensive than the Kroger monopoly or the Safeway Private Equity Hedge Fund outlets.
But take care with sweet spices & yellow-orange-brown ones. Lead powder is sweet, colorful, cheap, and HEAVY.
But take care with sweet spices & yellow-orange-brown ones. Lead powder is sweet, colorful, cheap, and HEAVY.
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Dear people who may soon suffer food insecurity
Listen up, it super fucking sucks and will do lasting psych damage the rest of your life. This is not a joke or exaggeration. What you have on hand will forever after be a source of anxiety.
SO. To help you in the coming days here's some tips
Listen up, it super fucking sucks and will do lasting psych damage the rest of your life. This is not a joke or exaggeration. What you have on hand will forever after be a source of anxiety.
SO. To help you in the coming days here's some tips
April 3, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Dear people who may soon suffer food insecurity
Listen up, it super fucking sucks and will do lasting psych damage the rest of your life. This is not a joke or exaggeration. What you have on hand will forever after be a source of anxiety.
SO. To help you in the coming days here's some tips
Listen up, it super fucking sucks and will do lasting psych damage the rest of your life. This is not a joke or exaggeration. What you have on hand will forever after be a source of anxiety.
SO. To help you in the coming days here's some tips
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i would consider macaroni and cheese a "core" thanksgiving side as quintessential to the holiday as green beans or mashed potatoes. some however would disagree *steeples fingers* much to consider
November 19, 2025 at 5:13 PM
i would consider macaroni and cheese a "core" thanksgiving side as quintessential to the holiday as green beans or mashed potatoes. some however would disagree *steeples fingers* much to consider
I have a list of ideas going back YEARS.
Idea: I saw a skateboard, read it as Rampwood, and thought that would be a great MC name (it actually said bamboo)
Idea: What would it be like to take a break from living and then come back?
Coming up with ideas is easy. Finding the words is the hard part.
Idea: I saw a skateboard, read it as Rampwood, and thought that would be a great MC name (it actually said bamboo)
Idea: What would it be like to take a break from living and then come back?
Coming up with ideas is easy. Finding the words is the hard part.
I've had a few 'what do you do' convs recently, and everyone on hearing I'm an author comes out with "so how do you come up with ideas?", just like every book or movie about a writer has them staring numbly into space because they don't have an idea for the next book. And look, that is Not It.
November 19, 2025 at 5:20 PM
I have a list of ideas going back YEARS.
Idea: I saw a skateboard, read it as Rampwood, and thought that would be a great MC name (it actually said bamboo)
Idea: What would it be like to take a break from living and then come back?
Coming up with ideas is easy. Finding the words is the hard part.
Idea: I saw a skateboard, read it as Rampwood, and thought that would be a great MC name (it actually said bamboo)
Idea: What would it be like to take a break from living and then come back?
Coming up with ideas is easy. Finding the words is the hard part.
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god yes this whole thread
I've had a few 'what do you do' convs recently, and everyone on hearing I'm an author comes out with "so how do you come up with ideas?", just like every book or movie about a writer has them staring numbly into space because they don't have an idea for the next book. And look, that is Not It.
November 19, 2025 at 5:12 PM
god yes this whole thread
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I have said things about this in the past but: CT only having one immigration court– in Hartford!– is criminal because CT has essentially no public transit between cities. How can someone get from Danbury to Hartford when it requires multiple buses, multiple trains, and sometimes 8+ hours of time?
NEW: I spent a week in Connecticut’s only immigration court, where thousands of people each year learn if they can stay in the United States.
The court doesn’t allow photography, so I took an illustrator.
My latest for @ctinsider.bsky.social —
www.ctinsider.com/news/article... #nutmegsky
The court doesn’t allow photography, so I took an illustrator.
My latest for @ctinsider.bsky.social —
www.ctinsider.com/news/article... #nutmegsky
A week inside the opaque court where CT immigrants learn their fate
The courtroom often resembles an assembly line, with many cases taking less than five minutes.
www.ctinsider.com
November 19, 2025 at 3:36 PM
I have said things about this in the past but: CT only having one immigration court– in Hartford!– is criminal because CT has essentially no public transit between cities. How can someone get from Danbury to Hartford when it requires multiple buses, multiple trains, and sometimes 8+ hours of time?
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"By excluding trans and non-binary people, it's just not doing what I think it was set up to do. It excludes people that have helped create the community that I was nominated for."
"Sharpe said trans women were important players... and urged them not to be disheartened by Cycling UK's decision."
"Sharpe said trans women were important players... and urged them not to be disheartened by Cycling UK's decision."
November 19, 2025 at 3:46 PM
"By excluding trans and non-binary people, it's just not doing what I think it was set up to do. It excludes people that have helped create the community that I was nominated for."
"Sharpe said trans women were important players... and urged them not to be disheartened by Cycling UK's decision."
"Sharpe said trans women were important players... and urged them not to be disheartened by Cycling UK's decision."
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NEW:
In 2024, Tierra Walker was sick and getting sicker. She was also pregnant.
She knew abortion was illegal in Texas, but thought there was an exception for women like her, whose health was at risk. Doctors told her there was no emergency.
Then she died.
www.propublica.org/article/texa...
In 2024, Tierra Walker was sick and getting sicker. She was also pregnant.
She knew abortion was illegal in Texas, but thought there was an exception for women like her, whose health was at risk. Doctors told her there was no emergency.
Then she died.
www.propublica.org/article/texa...
“Ticking Time Bomb”: A Pregnant Mother Kept Getting Sicker. She Died After She Couldn’t Get an Abortion in Texas.
Walker is one of several women ProPublica found with underlying health conditions who died when they couldn’t access abortions.
www.propublica.org
November 19, 2025 at 11:08 AM
NEW:
In 2024, Tierra Walker was sick and getting sicker. She was also pregnant.
She knew abortion was illegal in Texas, but thought there was an exception for women like her, whose health was at risk. Doctors told her there was no emergency.
Then she died.
www.propublica.org/article/texa...
In 2024, Tierra Walker was sick and getting sicker. She was also pregnant.
She knew abortion was illegal in Texas, but thought there was an exception for women like her, whose health was at risk. Doctors told her there was no emergency.
Then she died.
www.propublica.org/article/texa...
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I’m still thinking about “quiet, piggy.” No president should be able to speak to a member of the press that way and remain president. That moment encapsulates how vile, misogynistic, and horrible that man is.
November 18, 2025 at 2:34 PM
I’m still thinking about “quiet, piggy.” No president should be able to speak to a member of the press that way and remain president. That moment encapsulates how vile, misogynistic, and horrible that man is.
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Don't do any of this.
November 17, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Don't do any of this.
Legit about to give up tax software and print out the forms/instructions to do it all by hand at this point.
TurboTax is about to be integrated into ChatGPT, where customers will be guided through tasks tied to their tax filings or financial profile by the AI chatbot.
TurboTax owner Intuit is also paying OpenAI more than $100 million a year to power AI agents.
TurboTax owner Intuit is also paying OpenAI more than $100 million a year to power AI agents.
November 18, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Legit about to give up tax software and print out the forms/instructions to do it all by hand at this point.