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mamaowlbear.bsky.social @mamaowlbear.bsky.social · Sep 21

It's really hard to be the only child of a parent who is struggling financially. My household is living paycheck to paycheck and I can only do so much.

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mamaowlbear.bsky.social @mamaowlbear.bsky.social · Sep 19

Living in a capitalist society means explaining to your 4 year old that yes "everything" costs money, even water. She asked "why?" and all I could say was "That's a good question."

mamaowlbear.bsky.social @mamaowlbear.bsky.social · Sep 13

Wow this is terrifying, I'd love to compare the posts the right is complaining about with ones they posted when Nancy Pelosi and her husband were attacked.

NPR @npr.org · Sep 13

Some GOP officials want to clamp down on perceived expressions of schadenfreude about Charlie Kirk's death. Conservative activists are publicizing social media posts that are "celebrating" his death.

People are losing jobs due to social media posts about Charlie Kirk

Some GOP officials want to clamp down on perceived expressions of schadenfreude about Charlie Kirk's death. Conservative activists are publicizing social media posts that are "celebrating" his death.

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mamaowlbear.bsky.social @mamaowlbear.bsky.social · Aug 31

If you're curious, checkout episode 0, available now on all major podcast platforms!

mamaowlbear.bsky.social @mamaowlbear.bsky.social · Aug 31

Just got home from the @darknwpodcast.bsky.social cast party, not only was it fun to meet and hangout with my fellow cast members (we had to record solo) but getting to hear some of the full episodes has me so excited for you all to hear them too! I am so proud to be a part of this project.

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mamaowlbear.bsky.social @mamaowlbear.bsky.social · Aug 20

I'm not stupid, I assume that the driver didn't complete their deliveries, and so I'll have to wait until tomorrow. What I find frustrating is that the technology exists for me to have been informed of this an hour ago, and I wasn't.

mamaowlbear.bsky.social @mamaowlbear.bsky.social · Aug 20

I'm so frustrated at UPS. Supposed to receive a package today that requires a signature. Delivery window is 4:30-8:30p. All afternoon/evening I'm waiting, watching the truck map where I can see it's in surrounding neighborhoods. 8:30 rolls around, no package, no update, and the map no longer loads.

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mamaowlbear.bsky.social @mamaowlbear.bsky.social · Aug 19

Hey medical professionals, are you educated about service animals?

www.tiktok.com/t/ZT6C9j6YS/

How would you feel if your safety jeopardized every time you went to the doctor? To get help? How would you feel if the people who were supposed to help you actively put you in danger? This happens to...

TikTok video by Fay

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mamaowlbear.bsky.social @mamaowlbear.bsky.social · Aug 13

I wish there was a way to communicate with drivers who's cars are covered in stickers that make you believe you come be friends.

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mamaowlbear.bsky.social @mamaowlbear.bsky.social · Aug 12

I hate planned obsolescence, and the inability to just fix something. I need a new phone, and it's going to be such an impact on our budget.

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mamaowlbear.bsky.social @mamaowlbear.bsky.social · Aug 6

@petebuttigieg.bsky.social
Why are you falling for, and perpetuating, anti science/right wing propaganda about trans people in sports? I want to see you publicly listening to a trans person, and addressing the actual science.

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mamaowlbear.bsky.social @mamaowlbear.bsky.social · Aug 5

Cynthia and Adam are rightly getting so much praise for JCS, but Josh Gad is absolutely my Herod forevermore. He was funny, menacing, dismissive (the gum?!), to me this is the perfect Herod. This version of JCS was practically perfect in every way and I'm sorry I missed it.

"King Herod's Song" Josh Gad | Jesus Christ Superstar Hollywood Bowl 8/2

YouTube video by Horace He

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · Jul 23

Nothing says you love NYC like, "I won’t stay if I lose."

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mamaowlbear.bsky.social @mamaowlbear.bsky.social · Jul 22

Do you like spooky audio dramas? I'm proud to share the preview for @darknwpodcast.bsky.social
I've known the co-creator for years, experienced his storytelling in rpgs & I'm excited to be part of his 1st audio drama.
If you like what you hear, follow for updates. open.spotify.com/show/76qB6wB...

Dark Northwest

Podcast · Dark Northwest · Dark Northwest is an audio drama with a full voice cast. Each season is based on real supernatural encounters in the Pacific Northwest. Season one follows a group of young g...

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mamaowlbear.bsky.social @mamaowlbear.bsky.social · Jul 16

Also, no spoilers, but the people who stand watch on the Holy Isle's watchtower in 28 Year's Later are terrible at their job. #28yearslater

mamaowlbear.bsky.social @mamaowlbear.bsky.social · Jul 16

Last night after watching 28 Years Later, I kept thinking about all the "J" names. Jim from the first movie, then in this one we have Jamie and Jimmy (which with the accents sound super similar). Any theories? I have to believe it's on purpose. #28yearslater #horror

mamaowlbear.bsky.social @mamaowlbear.bsky.social · Jul 16

Everyone needs a horror buddy, I've wanted to see 28 Years Later since the "Boots" trailer, but my husband doesn't do most horror. Thankfully my buddy @evi1r0n.bsky.social does! I was not expecting the emotional beats, and I really enjoyed it. Looking forward to the next 2!

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mamaowlbear.bsky.social @mamaowlbear.bsky.social · Jul 15

Just read "The Warm Hands of Ghosts" a two POV story about a Candian nurse & her soldier brother in WWI. While it has fantastical elements, it's a powerful book on the nature of trauma, memories and the transitionary state of WWI. In addition, it made me aware of how uneducated I am about WWI.

Title page for "In the Warm Hands of Ghosts" by Katherine Arden

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mamaowlbear.bsky.social @mamaowlbear.bsky.social · Jul 15

Finally my June reads! No bad books but my highlights were more @tkingfisher.com this time with horror! "House with Good Bones" won the month for the suspense. "No Drama Discipline" is a parent book I'll be rereading & recommending. Iron Widow is my top book for the first 1/2 of 2025!
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Two rows of book covers, 3 covers in each row:
First row left to right:
"What Moves the Dead" by T. KINGFISHER
"Emily Wilde's Encyclopedia of Faeries" by Heather Fawcett
"What Feasts at Night" by T. KINGFISHER

Second row left to right:
"No Drama Discipline" by Daniel J. Siegel M.D. and Tina Payne Bryson Ph.D.
"Hi Honey, I'm Homo!" by Matt Baume
"A House with Good Bones" by T. KINGFISHER

A pink bracket ranking graphic with 12 starting spaces labeled with the months of the year on a purple orange ombre background. 4 starting months have book covers:
Jan: Even Though I Knew the End by CL Polk
Feb: The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst
March: Someone You Can Build a Nest In by John Wiswell
April: The Bones Beneath My Skin by TJ Klune
May: Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao
June: "A House with Good Bones" by T. Kingfisher

Bracket winner for Jan/Feb is Even Though I Knew the End
Bracket winner for March/April is Someone You Can Build a Nest In
Bracket winner for Q1: Someone You Can Build a Nest In
Bracket Winner for May/June is "Iron Window"
Bracket Winner for Q2 is "Iron Window"
Bracket Winner for First Half is "Iron Widow"

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mamaowlbear.bsky.social @mamaowlbear.bsky.social · Jul 2

When you finally realize the reason you felt weird/off/ridiculously tired all day is because you took your nighttime meds this morning and not your daytime ones...oops.

mamaowlbear.bsky.social @mamaowlbear.bsky.social · Jun 26

One small thing I appreciate about being a parent with a child in daycare these days: getting photo updates both good and bad. I love seeing what she's doing, and I also appreciate getting a photo when she's gotten hurt so I don't stress about how bad it is.

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mamaowlbear.bsky.social @mamaowlbear.bsky.social · Jun 26

@hollyfrey.bsky.social @mariatrimarchi.bsky.social just had to share this sticker I saw at my local bookstore...
#crimimalia #aquatofana

A hand holds a sticker in the shape a blue crystal bottle with a skull at the bottom and a tag labeling the bottle "aqua tofana"

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mamaowlbear.bsky.social @mamaowlbear.bsky.social · Jun 26

I'm certain by the end of 2025 I'll have read all the books by @tkingfisher.com
Of the 7 I've read, 6 were this year, enjoyed all of them, but her horror is what I've enjoyed the most. They grab you & hold on, it's after midnight, I have to get up in 5 hours, but I still HAD to finish this book.

The cover of “A House with Good Bones" by T. Kingfisher
A shadow of a vulture is seen on green wallpaper with a plant and skull motif.

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mamaowlbear.bsky.social @mamaowlbear.bsky.social · Jun 7

My community has a mutual aid network, and today some members came to help my mom reclaim her front yard. My mom is underemployed, disabled, and was getting fined by her HOA over weeds. In >3 hours, 3 of us we got so much done, and restored my mom's faith in humanity. #mutualaid #community

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mamaowlbear.bsky.social @mamaowlbear.bsky.social · Jun 5

Cutest side effect of my kiddo now enjoying MLP: Friendship is Magic, she's starting speaking with a Southern style accent à la Applejack, but because she's almost 4, she sounds like Apple Blossom.

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