Nicholas, Lydia's Dad
@nbsab.in
shameless wife guy.
cisgender bisexual non-monogamous doom uncle.
historical L3 magic: the gathering judge.
mid-atlantic regional coordinator 2012-2018
of course I’m an anti-fascist. who isn’t?
talk to me about chess, feminism, mtg, and metal.
cisgender bisexual non-monogamous doom uncle.
historical L3 magic: the gathering judge.
mid-atlantic regional coordinator 2012-2018
of course I’m an anti-fascist. who isn’t?
talk to me about chess, feminism, mtg, and metal.
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Nicholas, Lydia's Dad
@nbsab.in
· Nov 8
Hi! I'm Nicholas. Let's be friends.
Here are some things I like!
One book 📚: Someone You Can Build a Nest In, by @wiswell.bsky.social
One movie 🎥: Arrival (2016)
One album 💿: As the Love Continues, by Mogwai
One TV show 📺: The Good Place (2016-2020)
Here are some things I like!
One book 📚: Someone You Can Build a Nest In, by @wiswell.bsky.social
One movie 🎥: Arrival (2016)
One album 💿: As the Love Continues, by Mogwai
One TV show 📺: The Good Place (2016-2020)
@shineyezehuhh.bsky.social is incredibly skilled at writing about things I don't know about (anime, the music of Moses Sumney) in a way that makes these things seem extremely compelling.
How Do We Relationship? is a brutal stumble toward true love
aftermath.site/how-do-we-rela...
aftermath.site/how-do-we-rela...
December 2, 2025 at 4:26 PM
@shineyezehuhh.bsky.social is incredibly skilled at writing about things I don't know about (anime, the music of Moses Sumney) in a way that makes these things seem extremely compelling.
#30DaysOfMetal Day 1: Corpus Offal | S/T
20buckspin.bandcamp.com/album/corpus...
If I liked death metal more, I would love this record. It's very much a death metal album, and the band has chops, but I didn't meaningfully vibe with it.
20buckspin.bandcamp.com/album/corpus...
If I liked death metal more, I would love this record. It's very much a death metal album, and the band has chops, but I didn't meaningfully vibe with it.
Corpus Offal, by Corpus Offal
7 track album
20buckspin.bandcamp.com
December 2, 2025 at 3:51 PM
#30DaysOfMetal Day 1: Corpus Offal | S/T
20buckspin.bandcamp.com/album/corpus...
If I liked death metal more, I would love this record. It's very much a death metal album, and the band has chops, but I didn't meaningfully vibe with it.
20buckspin.bandcamp.com/album/corpus...
If I liked death metal more, I would love this record. It's very much a death metal album, and the band has chops, but I didn't meaningfully vibe with it.
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Watching Dirty Dancing for the first time. So is this a Horse Girl Movie but Patrick Swayze is the horse?
December 2, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Watching Dirty Dancing for the first time. So is this a Horse Girl Movie but Patrick Swayze is the horse?
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If you're doing holiday shopping and want to support indie bookstores, you can get *signed* copies of Wearing The Lion from Oblong Books! They're wonderful folks and they ship everywhere. oblongbooks.com/book/9780756...
Wearing the Lion (Signed)
Wearing the Lion (Signed)
oblongbooks.com
December 1, 2025 at 3:57 PM
If you're doing holiday shopping and want to support indie bookstores, you can get *signed* copies of Wearing The Lion from Oblong Books! They're wonderful folks and they ship everywhere. oblongbooks.com/book/9780756...
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Hey US folks - want a deal on Kindle editions of my books? Both Dreadful and The Grimoire Grammar School Parent Teacher Association will be on sale for $4.99 on Amazon US from Dec 1-31. 💙📚
December 1, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Hey US folks - want a deal on Kindle editions of my books? Both Dreadful and The Grimoire Grammar School Parent Teacher Association will be on sale for $4.99 on Amazon US from Dec 1-31. 💙📚
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It is a great weekend to shop at your local indie bookstore!
November 28, 2025 at 7:50 PM
It is a great weekend to shop at your local indie bookstore!
Introduce yourself with five concerts you’ve seen:
Ani DiFranco
Aesop Rock
The Dresden Dolls
Godspeed You! Black Emperor
Mogwai
Ani DiFranco
Aesop Rock
The Dresden Dolls
Godspeed You! Black Emperor
Mogwai
introduce yourself with five concerts you've seen
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
VAST
Billy Idol
Lady Gaga
Twin Temple
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
VAST
Billy Idol
Lady Gaga
Twin Temple
introduce yourself with five concerts you've seen
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Amon Amarth / Sabaton
David Bowie
Flaming Lips
Bauhaus
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Amon Amarth / Sabaton
David Bowie
Flaming Lips
Bauhaus
November 27, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Introduce yourself with five concerts you’ve seen:
Ani DiFranco
Aesop Rock
The Dresden Dolls
Godspeed You! Black Emperor
Mogwai
Ani DiFranco
Aesop Rock
The Dresden Dolls
Godspeed You! Black Emperor
Mogwai
Content creators: Is it common practice to spoil the results of a sporting event in the thumbnail of a YouTube video?
Signed, a grumpy old man who just had the results of the most recent Basho spoiled by a YouTube thumbnail.
Signed, a grumpy old man who just had the results of the most recent Basho spoiled by a YouTube thumbnail.
November 23, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Content creators: Is it common practice to spoil the results of a sporting event in the thumbnail of a YouTube video?
Signed, a grumpy old man who just had the results of the most recent Basho spoiled by a YouTube thumbnail.
Signed, a grumpy old man who just had the results of the most recent Basho spoiled by a YouTube thumbnail.
I do some of my clearest thinking late at night, when most people in this time zone are asleep. Unfortunately, this is also the time where I get too tired to think well. The tension is exquisite.
November 22, 2025 at 6:08 AM
I do some of my clearest thinking late at night, when most people in this time zone are asleep. Unfortunately, this is also the time where I get too tired to think well. The tension is exquisite.
I'm hugely biased, but still -- WEARING THE LION is not something I'd normally read, and it was fantastic. PHANTOM VIEW is stark and beautiful, and it covered such a broad range.
John's book SOMEONE YOU CAN BUILD A NEST IN won the Nebula and the Locus -- and he's getting _even better_.
John's book SOMEONE YOU CAN BUILD A NEST IN won the Nebula and the Locus -- and he's getting _even better_.
I published some pieces I'm deeply proud of this year. My second novel, one of my most personal novelettes, one of my weirdest short stories, and an essay on an idea that's been nagging me for years.
November 21, 2025 at 7:41 PM
I'm hugely biased, but still -- WEARING THE LION is not something I'd normally read, and it was fantastic. PHANTOM VIEW is stark and beautiful, and it covered such a broad range.
John's book SOMEONE YOU CAN BUILD A NEST IN won the Nebula and the Locus -- and he's getting _even better_.
John's book SOMEONE YOU CAN BUILD A NEST IN won the Nebula and the Locus -- and he's getting _even better_.
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historians should take a mental health class, depression is never great
November 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM
historians should take a mental health class, depression is never great
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we don't donate to the bigot bucket.
please don't harass the people sitting by it, but if they ask you for a donation telling them why *politely* is fine. if they decide to be an asshole after that, i wouldn't blame anyone for returning that favor.
please don't harass the people sitting by it, but if they ask you for a donation telling them why *politely* is fine. if they decide to be an asshole after that, i wouldn't blame anyone for returning that favor.
I know it's a tad early but I know those bitches with the buckets will be out soon. Don't gove them a penny. The volunteers may not know but the salvation army is no ally and actively combative and harmful to many queer minorities especially during the holiday season
November 18, 2025 at 5:02 PM
we don't donate to the bigot bucket.
please don't harass the people sitting by it, but if they ask you for a donation telling them why *politely* is fine. if they decide to be an asshole after that, i wouldn't blame anyone for returning that favor.
please don't harass the people sitting by it, but if they ask you for a donation telling them why *politely* is fine. if they decide to be an asshole after that, i wouldn't blame anyone for returning that favor.
What perfect album came out when you were 16?
November 18, 2025 at 3:33 AM
What perfect album came out when you were 16?
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How am I supposed to get into Clair Obscur Expedition 33 if the first 32 games aren't even on Steam? Games preservation is dying.
November 17, 2025 at 5:29 PM
How am I supposed to get into Clair Obscur Expedition 33 if the first 32 games aren't even on Steam? Games preservation is dying.
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As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history.
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
November 13, 2025 at 11:33 AM
As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history.
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Today, I kept my mouth shut instead of saying something dumb*.
(* dumb = "something I have strong opinions about, but that would be unhelpful in a practical, professional sense.")
I would like a mini Reese's cup and some head scritches, please.
(* dumb = "something I have strong opinions about, but that would be unhelpful in a practical, professional sense.")
I would like a mini Reese's cup and some head scritches, please.
November 13, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Today, I kept my mouth shut instead of saying something dumb*.
(* dumb = "something I have strong opinions about, but that would be unhelpful in a practical, professional sense.")
I would like a mini Reese's cup and some head scritches, please.
(* dumb = "something I have strong opinions about, but that would be unhelpful in a practical, professional sense.")
I would like a mini Reese's cup and some head scritches, please.
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Here’s what is interesting about this answer: It is not a “no.” bsky.app/profile/just...
CBS News' Weijia Jiang: "Did the president ever spend hours at Jeffrey Epstein’s house with a victim?"
Karoline Leavitt: "These emails prove nothing other than the fact that President Trump did nothing wrong."
Karoline Leavitt: "These emails prove nothing other than the fact that President Trump did nothing wrong."
November 12, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Here’s what is interesting about this answer: It is not a “no.” bsky.app/profile/just...
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Kendrick, Joyce Carol Oates, Menswear Guy, and Isaac Chotiner are the Voltron of People You Don't Want Focusing on You
November 11, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Kendrick, Joyce Carol Oates, Menswear Guy, and Isaac Chotiner are the Voltron of People You Don't Want Focusing on You
Last night, in need of some mindless entertainment, I picked up the video game Megabonk. My first run piqued my curiosity. By my third run, I was hooked. When I put the controller down for the night, it was past midnight.
I regret nothing. Megabonk is great.
store.steampowered.com/app/3405340/...
I regret nothing. Megabonk is great.
store.steampowered.com/app/3405340/...
Megabonk on Steam
Smash your way through endless waves of enemies and grow absurdly powerful! Grab loot, level up, unlock characters and upgrade to create unique and crazy builds as you fend off hordes of creatures!
store.steampowered.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Last night, in need of some mindless entertainment, I picked up the video game Megabonk. My first run piqued my curiosity. By my third run, I was hooked. When I put the controller down for the night, it was past midnight.
I regret nothing. Megabonk is great.
store.steampowered.com/app/3405340/...
I regret nothing. Megabonk is great.
store.steampowered.com/app/3405340/...
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We're having a sale! To celebrate our move, new subscribers can enjoy their first month of Aftermath for just $1.
More info here:
aftermath.site/aftermath-rela...
Direct sale link (for anyone not already a paying subscriber) here:
aftermath.site/11-06-2025-01-...
More info here:
aftermath.site/aftermath-rela...
Direct sale link (for anyone not already a paying subscriber) here:
aftermath.site/11-06-2025-01-...
November 11, 2025 at 11:36 AM
We're having a sale! To celebrate our move, new subscribers can enjoy their first month of Aftermath for just $1.
More info here:
aftermath.site/aftermath-rela...
Direct sale link (for anyone not already a paying subscriber) here:
aftermath.site/11-06-2025-01-...
More info here:
aftermath.site/aftermath-rela...
Direct sale link (for anyone not already a paying subscriber) here:
aftermath.site/11-06-2025-01-...
I subscribed to Aftermath this year, and it has been consistently excellent. The quality of the writing and the range of subject matter are both well worth your support.
As you may have seen, we've launched a brand new website today! And while we're excited about some of the big stuff involved--like a sale and new payment methods--here are some other neat features we hope readers and newcomers will appreciate.
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November 10, 2025 at 10:39 PM
I subscribed to Aftermath this year, and it has been consistently excellent. The quality of the writing and the range of subject matter are both well worth your support.
The current US administration asked the Supreme Court to rule that the government doesn't have to fully fund food assistance for people who need it.
www.npr.org/2025/11/09/n...
www.npr.org/2025/11/09/n...
Trump administration again asks Supreme Court intervene on order for full SNAP benefits
The administration's appeal to the high court over the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program comes despite new efforts to end the federal shutdown, which would render the issue moot.
www.npr.org
November 10, 2025 at 8:51 PM
The current US administration asked the Supreme Court to rule that the government doesn't have to fully fund food assistance for people who need it.
www.npr.org/2025/11/09/n...
www.npr.org/2025/11/09/n...
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Just make it exist first.
November 9, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Just make it exist first.
Doing chess puzzles at the outer limits of my skill is very exciting. There's a good chance I'll get it wrong, but the things I'll learn by getting it wrong will be very helpful.
November 9, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Doing chess puzzles at the outer limits of my skill is very exciting. There's a good chance I'll get it wrong, but the things I'll learn by getting it wrong will be very helpful.
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Calm.
Employment.
Respect.
Grass.
I’ve given up all chance at inner peace.
I’ve made my feed a sunless space. I share my replies with shitposters. I wake up every day to an account I made 2 years ago that lead to only one conclusion.
Employment.
Respect.
Grass.
I’ve given up all chance at inner peace.
I’ve made my feed a sunless space. I share my replies with shitposters. I wake up every day to an account I made 2 years ago that lead to only one conclusion.
November 6, 2025 at 7:26 AM
Calm.
Employment.
Respect.
Grass.
I’ve given up all chance at inner peace.
I’ve made my feed a sunless space. I share my replies with shitposters. I wake up every day to an account I made 2 years ago that lead to only one conclusion.
Employment.
Respect.
Grass.
I’ve given up all chance at inner peace.
I’ve made my feed a sunless space. I share my replies with shitposters. I wake up every day to an account I made 2 years ago that lead to only one conclusion.