Melvin Peña
@melvinpena.bsky.social
making art, hiking, kayaking, gardening, watching films and tv, listening to music, reading comics, and singing karaoke
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happy #doctorwho day! join @grumpy2eb.bsky.social and i in manchester, 1819. the 5th doctor, tegan, and nyssa find themselves in the midst of the peterloo massacre! all new on "the maran chess club" podcast shorturl.at/N5KUx
i always care about cold-pressed paper, esp if it's 300gsm
ghidorah vs Godzilla, watercolor on 18”x24” cold press paper, if u care 🤌
#godzilla #ghidorah #kaiju #watercolor #myart
#godzilla #ghidorah #kaiju #watercolor #myart
November 29, 2025 at 9:39 PM
i always care about cold-pressed paper, esp if it's 300gsm
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On the brand new Trap One🎙Podcast we learn the inside story on the exciting, ambitious new project ‘Clara Oswald: The Untold Adventures’ with the brilliant @undiscoveredadv.bsky.social
🍁 Apple Podcasts: tinyurl.com/5f2z9c98
🍁 Spotify: tinyurl.com/4vzsk84x
🍁 Podbean: tinyurl.com/t35kaz8b
🍁 Apple Podcasts: tinyurl.com/5f2z9c98
🍁 Spotify: tinyurl.com/4vzsk84x
🍁 Podbean: tinyurl.com/t35kaz8b
November 29, 2025 at 8:10 AM
On the brand new Trap One🎙Podcast we learn the inside story on the exciting, ambitious new project ‘Clara Oswald: The Untold Adventures’ with the brilliant @undiscoveredadv.bsky.social
🍁 Apple Podcasts: tinyurl.com/5f2z9c98
🍁 Spotify: tinyurl.com/4vzsk84x
🍁 Podbean: tinyurl.com/t35kaz8b
🍁 Apple Podcasts: tinyurl.com/5f2z9c98
🍁 Spotify: tinyurl.com/4vzsk84x
🍁 Podbean: tinyurl.com/t35kaz8b
abhorrent capitulation to the regime by one of my alma maters
BREAKING: Northwestern University has agreed to pay the U.S. Treasury $75 million, over the course of three years as part of an agreement with the federal government to restore funding and end investigations into the university
Full statement from NU below:
Full statement from NU below:
November 29, 2025 at 2:32 AM
abhorrent capitulation to the regime by one of my alma maters
thanksgiving is baby eggy's birthday. she turned 12 years old this year! she is the best baby. happy hatching day, baby eggigail
November 28, 2025 at 3:17 PM
thanksgiving is baby eggy's birthday. she turned 12 years old this year! she is the best baby. happy hatching day, baby eggigail
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dang i wish i could go see pcap on tour! 😮 if you're in the uk, make note! tix go on sale friday 28 nov!
November 27, 2025 at 4:51 PM
dang i wish i could go see pcap on tour! 😮 if you're in the uk, make note! tix go on sale friday 28 nov!
introduce yourself with five concerts you have seen:
1. sunn o))) moogfest soundcheck, durham, 2016
2. megafaun at the pour house, raleigh, 2007
3. oasis at the egyptian room, indianapolis, 1996
4. flock of dimes in someone's living room, des moines, 2024
5. cat power at the abbey, chicago, 2003
1. sunn o))) moogfest soundcheck, durham, 2016
2. megafaun at the pour house, raleigh, 2007
3. oasis at the egyptian room, indianapolis, 1996
4. flock of dimes in someone's living room, des moines, 2024
5. cat power at the abbey, chicago, 2003
November 28, 2025 at 1:39 PM
introduce yourself with five concerts you have seen:
1. sunn o))) moogfest soundcheck, durham, 2016
2. megafaun at the pour house, raleigh, 2007
3. oasis at the egyptian room, indianapolis, 1996
4. flock of dimes in someone's living room, des moines, 2024
5. cat power at the abbey, chicago, 2003
1. sunn o))) moogfest soundcheck, durham, 2016
2. megafaun at the pour house, raleigh, 2007
3. oasis at the egyptian room, indianapolis, 1996
4. flock of dimes in someone's living room, des moines, 2024
5. cat power at the abbey, chicago, 2003
the regime's goons are out here in these streets harassing marilyn off "northern exposure"; gotten totally out of hand
Indigenous actor Elaine Miles of "Northern Exposure" was detained by ICE at a Redmond bus stop. When she showed them her Tribal ID, they told her it was fake.
Native American actress gave ICE agents her tribal ID. They called it 'fake,' she says
www.seattletimes.com
November 27, 2025 at 10:42 PM
the regime's goons are out here in these streets harassing marilyn off "northern exposure"; gotten totally out of hand
speaking of kevin, he's *got* to be somewhere in the latest @humblebundle.com #doctorwho insanely ultimate comic book bundle. this is basically all "doctor who" comics that aren't dwm/panini. everything IDW, pretty much all of titan's stuff. here is god's plenty www.humblebundle.com/books/doctor...
November 27, 2025 at 9:53 PM
speaking of kevin, he's *got* to be somewhere in the latest @humblebundle.com #doctorwho insanely ultimate comic book bundle. this is basically all "doctor who" comics that aren't dwm/panini. everything IDW, pretty much all of titan's stuff. here is god's plenty www.humblebundle.com/books/doctor...
egg and i survived the ridgewood turkey trot 8k! new shoes made all the difference. my feet, knees, and leggies feel good; any race I can finish without hurting myself is a good one
November 27, 2025 at 5:23 PM
egg and i survived the ridgewood turkey trot 8k! new shoes made all the difference. my feet, knees, and leggies feel good; any race I can finish without hurting myself is a good one
dang i wish i could go see pcap on tour! 😮 if you're in the uk, make note! tix go on sale friday 28 nov!
November 27, 2025 at 4:51 PM
dang i wish i could go see pcap on tour! 😮 if you're in the uk, make note! tix go on sale friday 28 nov!
comic fans! @humblebundle.com just re-upped their #doctorwho comics giant bundle. this is just about *everything* IDW and titan have done, drm-free. only new stuff this time is @danslott.bsky.social's brilliant "once upon a time lord" and the "doom's day" tie in www.humblebundle.com/books/doctor...
Humble Comics Bundle: Doctor Who Megabundle: Explore the Whoniverse ENCORE
The Whoniverse comes alive on the page in this bundle of 50+ comic volumes! Pay what you want for countless awesome tales and help support BBC Children in Need!
www.humblebundle.com
November 27, 2025 at 5:22 AM
comic fans! @humblebundle.com just re-upped their #doctorwho comics giant bundle. this is just about *everything* IDW and titan have done, drm-free. only new stuff this time is @danslott.bsky.social's brilliant "once upon a time lord" and the "doom's day" tie in www.humblebundle.com/books/doctor...
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This is the only good reoccurring internet thing. Please donate to UFW so they can hire a photographer and I can sleep more!!!
As you’re preparing for your Thanksgiving meal, remember the skilled work it took to get that food to your grocery store.
Tell us your favorite Thanksgiving dish, and we can share some of what we know about the work behind the ingredients.
Tell us your favorite Thanksgiving dish, and we can share some of what we know about the work behind the ingredients.
November 26, 2025 at 9:18 PM
This is the only good reoccurring internet thing. Please donate to UFW so they can hire a photographer and I can sleep more!!!
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A book that I’d love to get my hands on, but as it’s on my Christmas List then so is this podcast…!!!
Bookmarked in the hope Santa is kind 😊
Bookmarked in the hope Santa is kind 😊
On the brand new Trap One🎙Podcast @joshort.bsky.social, @markdodyk.bsky.social, @docoho44.bsky.social & @quarkmcmalus.bsky.social gather round the campfire for a discussion on 1001 Nights in Time & Space:
Apple Podcasts tinyurl.com/52tft26m
Spotify tinyurl.com/yjkdw2a3
Podbean tinyurl.com/537mkm5k
Apple Podcasts tinyurl.com/52tft26m
Spotify tinyurl.com/yjkdw2a3
Podbean tinyurl.com/537mkm5k
November 22, 2025 at 8:21 AM
A book that I’d love to get my hands on, but as it’s on my Christmas List then so is this podcast…!!!
Bookmarked in the hope Santa is kind 😊
Bookmarked in the hope Santa is kind 😊
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nose down ass up
that's the way we cyberstuck
that's the way we cyberstuck
November 26, 2025 at 3:58 PM
nose down ass up
that's the way we cyberstuck
that's the way we cyberstuck
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Looking for a fun yet inexpensive Christmas gift for the #DoctorWho fan in your life? I have lots of art prints for sale, check 'em out! (Reposts very appreciated!) 🙂
www.ebay.co.uk/usr/scotgra-57
www.ebay.co.uk/usr/scotgra-57
November 24, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Looking for a fun yet inexpensive Christmas gift for the #DoctorWho fan in your life? I have lots of art prints for sale, check 'em out! (Reposts very appreciated!) 🙂
www.ebay.co.uk/usr/scotgra-57
www.ebay.co.uk/usr/scotgra-57
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Less than 48 hrs left! Includes chapters on how to draw women and beauty. www.kickstarter.com/projects/ter...
November 26, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Less than 48 hrs left! Includes chapters on how to draw women and beauty. www.kickstarter.com/projects/ter...
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We're not like regular audiobook retailers. We're a cool audiobook retailer.
That's why we're running a Shop Small Sale now through Dec 1, and every purchase you make supports the indie bookshop of your choice 🎧
Shop the sale: libro.fm/sale/all
That's why we're running a Shop Small Sale now through Dec 1, and every purchase you make supports the indie bookshop of your choice 🎧
Shop the sale: libro.fm/sale/all
All sale audiobooks
Check out the selection of Libro.fm’s on-sale audiobooks!
libro.fm
November 25, 2025 at 5:32 PM
We're not like regular audiobook retailers. We're a cool audiobook retailer.
That's why we're running a Shop Small Sale now through Dec 1, and every purchase you make supports the indie bookshop of your choice 🎧
Shop the sale: libro.fm/sale/all
That's why we're running a Shop Small Sale now through Dec 1, and every purchase you make supports the indie bookshop of your choice 🎧
Shop the sale: libro.fm/sale/all
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no reason to wait. my top 11 records of 2025. 70+ plays on @last.fm and had to be new (to me) this year. some from 2024 because i can't possibly listen to everything. i learn a lot from studying year-end lists! easy number 1 overall is @flockofdimes.bsky.social; i've heard that one 300+ times easy
November 26, 2025 at 12:34 AM
no reason to wait. my top 11 records of 2025. 70+ plays on @last.fm and had to be new (to me) this year. some from 2024 because i can't possibly listen to everything. i learn a lot from studying year-end lists! easy number 1 overall is @flockofdimes.bsky.social; i've heard that one 300+ times easy
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It's a Shippers world! Doctor Who author @magslhalliday.bsky.social joins me of the X-Files journey to talk about one of the most popular episodes of all time - and the seminal breaking out episode for Scully...
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
November 25, 2025 at 7:58 AM
It's a Shippers world! Doctor Who author @magslhalliday.bsky.social joins me of the X-Files journey to talk about one of the most popular episodes of all time - and the seminal breaking out episode for Scully...
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
no reason to wait. my top 11 records of 2025. 70+ plays on @last.fm and had to be new (to me) this year. some from 2024 because i can't possibly listen to everything. i learn a lot from studying year-end lists! easy number 1 overall is @flockofdimes.bsky.social; i've heard that one 300+ times easy
November 26, 2025 at 12:34 AM
no reason to wait. my top 11 records of 2025. 70+ plays on @last.fm and had to be new (to me) this year. some from 2024 because i can't possibly listen to everything. i learn a lot from studying year-end lists! easy number 1 overall is @flockofdimes.bsky.social; i've heard that one 300+ times easy
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For the month of November & December, we'll be donating all proceeds from our Patreon & TeePublic shop to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network in honor of Lisa's father. Grab a cool T-shirt or enjoy ad-free & bonus episodes & help fight this awful disease.
November 26, 2025 at 12:03 AM
For the month of November & December, we'll be donating all proceeds from our Patreon & TeePublic shop to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network in honor of Lisa's father. Grab a cool T-shirt or enjoy ad-free & bonus episodes & help fight this awful disease.
st paul, minnesota. another of the chillest places on earth, being terrorized and overrun by the regime's goons for no reason
Happening now in Minnesota: Protestors were sprayed as ICE launched yet another federal raid in St. Paul. Communities are standing their ground while agents escalate force.
Photojournalist @DPet_KARE11News captured these scenes in real time.
Photojournalist @DPet_KARE11News captured these scenes in real time.
November 25, 2025 at 8:46 PM
st paul, minnesota. another of the chillest places on earth, being terrorized and overrun by the regime's goons for no reason
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Big news! The groundhog is back at my sister's and she gave him a plum
November 25, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Big news! The groundhog is back at my sister's and she gave him a plum