N.R. Lines⁷ (she/her)
@nrlines.bsky.social
Romance writer • delightfully subversive • mental health advocate • spoonie • gen-x • debut ami • fan of: tea, Rush, BTS, kpop, knitting, Vancouver Canucks, Leverage, kindness, HEAs • she/her• 🇨🇦🇺🇸🏳️🌈
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Hello new followers! I'm your auntie who likes to remind you that you are enough.
I swear, I knit, I read and write romance and read almost anything, I am chronically ill. I post about anything and everything and fangirl over BTS and many other kpop groups. Kindness matters. Remember that.
I swear, I knit, I read and write romance and read almost anything, I am chronically ill. I post about anything and everything and fangirl over BTS and many other kpop groups. Kindness matters. Remember that.
So many deaths will be on that man's head, and I just know he doesn't give a shit.
December 9, 2025 at 4:14 AM
So many deaths will be on that man's head, and I just know he doesn't give a shit.
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1/ Canada's housing crisis isn't about immigrants, it's about treating homes as investment assets. In 2023, we added 5.1 people per housing unit built (vs. 1.9 historically). Meanwhile, 56% of Toronto condos are investor-owned. The math doesn't add up to blame newcomers.
December 8, 2025 at 7:34 PM
1/ Canada's housing crisis isn't about immigrants, it's about treating homes as investment assets. In 2023, we added 5.1 people per housing unit built (vs. 1.9 historically). Meanwhile, 56% of Toronto condos are investor-owned. The math doesn't add up to blame newcomers.
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I know I’ve already asked for a lot today with my housing update, but when I’m spiraling about the future the best way to calm myself down is to plan ahead. If anyone would be willing to invest a little in my 2026 planning via my wishlist, I’d be grateful. www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
December 8, 2025 at 8:25 PM
I know I’ve already asked for a lot today with my housing update, but when I’m spiraling about the future the best way to calm myself down is to plan ahead. If anyone would be willing to invest a little in my 2026 planning via my wishlist, I’d be grateful. www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
This is not going to end well.
"AI companies will be paid a portion of the savings from claims they deny or, as the Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction plan puts it, “compensated based on a share of averted expenditures.”"
Thousands of Washington state Medicare users could soon have claims denied by AI
Starting Jan. 1, traditional Medicare recipients in Washington state will face a new hurdle to get certain procedures covered — private AI companies that get paid based on how many claims they deny.
www.kuow.org
December 8, 2025 at 8:02 PM
This is not going to end well.
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Read this as an American woman and then go break something.
December 8, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Read this as an American woman and then go break something.
My cousin sent me a box of tank tops that no longer fit her and my summer wardrobe is almost complete. She also sent me 2 coffee crisp bars and friends, I am eating one slowly and crying because I miss so many things from my life in Canada and this tastes like home.
December 8, 2025 at 7:25 PM
My cousin sent me a box of tank tops that no longer fit her and my summer wardrobe is almost complete. She also sent me 2 coffee crisp bars and friends, I am eating one slowly and crying because I miss so many things from my life in Canada and this tastes like home.
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Also, the fact that Labour thought an "obesity tsar," rather than, say, a "living-wage" tsar," or a "proper healthcare" tsar, or a "disability access" tsar, or a "full housing" tsar shows their Thatcherite spirits behind the masks.
Disgraceful.
Disgraceful.
December 8, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Also, the fact that Labour thought an "obesity tsar," rather than, say, a "living-wage" tsar," or a "proper healthcare" tsar, or a "disability access" tsar, or a "full housing" tsar shows their Thatcherite spirits behind the masks.
Disgraceful.
Disgraceful.
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♥️ “ICE looked at that school, saw a community standing up for families, and decided it wasn’t worth it.”
December 8, 2025 at 5:28 PM
♥️ “ICE looked at that school, saw a community standing up for families, and decided it wasn’t worth it.”
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The fact that they can't distinguish between "wanted" and "needed" is pretty much the problem.
Being wanted just means someone values you for your presence and who you are, but it requires being someone whose presence can add value.
Being needed gives you power over the other person.
Being wanted just means someone values you for your presence and who you are, but it requires being someone whose presence can add value.
Being needed gives you power over the other person.
My essay does, however, dismiss this “message” because it’s hogwash. Nobody is telling men they are unwanted at home—quite the opposite—but reifying this “message” does make it easier to vilify single moms (and stereotypical nagging wives).
December 8, 2025 at 4:39 PM
The fact that they can't distinguish between "wanted" and "needed" is pretty much the problem.
Being wanted just means someone values you for your presence and who you are, but it requires being someone whose presence can add value.
Being needed gives you power over the other person.
Being wanted just means someone values you for your presence and who you are, but it requires being someone whose presence can add value.
Being needed gives you power over the other person.
Well, there go all my plans for the day
Pisces: Today you will discover the secret to everlasting happiness. Don't get into an argument on the Internet.
December 8, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Well, there go all my plans for the day
Mr L: god fucking damn it. And here I was enjoying my ennui and stress and horribleness
Me: at least you're married to me
Mr L: ....
Me: we've discussed this, your life goes so much better when you agree with me
Mr L: right, less worry you'll kill me in my sleep
Me: nah. I like poison
Me: at least you're married to me
Mr L: ....
Me: we've discussed this, your life goes so much better when you agree with me
Mr L: right, less worry you'll kill me in my sleep
Me: nah. I like poison
Scorpio: Good things are headed your way. You can run, but you can't escape them. There's nowhere to go. They're everywhere. They've already taken most of the city, destroying the ennui of thousands. They are coming for you. THEY ARE COMING.
December 8, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Mr L: god fucking damn it. And here I was enjoying my ennui and stress and horribleness
Me: at least you're married to me
Mr L: ....
Me: we've discussed this, your life goes so much better when you agree with me
Mr L: right, less worry you'll kill me in my sleep
Me: nah. I like poison
Me: at least you're married to me
Mr L: ....
Me: we've discussed this, your life goes so much better when you agree with me
Mr L: right, less worry you'll kill me in my sleep
Me: nah. I like poison
Mom: what if I just don't talk to anyone today?
Me: maybe that's the act that bursts the bubble
Mom: there really is no win here, is there? Is everything okay with Stephen?
Me: he could really use a good job and the government to stop fucking around
Mom: I hope Santa delivers
(Mom's the best)
Me: maybe that's the act that bursts the bubble
Mom: there really is no win here, is there? Is everything okay with Stephen?
Me: he could really use a good job and the government to stop fucking around
Mom: I hope Santa delivers
(Mom's the best)
Aquarius: Today you will burst someone's bubble. It will cause water to rush in and drown them, wide-eyed and screaming silently in horror as their life ebbs from their body. Why would you do that, you monster? WHY?
December 8, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Mom: what if I just don't talk to anyone today?
Me: maybe that's the act that bursts the bubble
Mom: there really is no win here, is there? Is everything okay with Stephen?
Me: he could really use a good job and the government to stop fucking around
Mom: I hope Santa delivers
(Mom's the best)
Me: maybe that's the act that bursts the bubble
Mom: there really is no win here, is there? Is everything okay with Stephen?
Me: he could really use a good job and the government to stop fucking around
Mom: I hope Santa delivers
(Mom's the best)
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Highly recommend Jami Nakamura Lin's speculative creative nonfiction writing class with @writingco-lab.bsky.social !
I took it last year and learned so much. I think one of the testimonials on the reg page is from me :) www.writingco-lab.com/classes/blur...
I took it last year and learned so much. I think one of the testimonials on the reg page is from me :) www.writingco-lab.com/classes/blur...
Blurred, Hybrid, and Speculative: Crossing Boundaries in Creative Nonfiction, 6 sessions with Jami Nakamura Lin — Writing Co-Lab
This wide-ranging class dips our toes into some of the many hybrid, genre-blurring forms available to nonfiction writers today. We’ll investigate a variety of structures, experiment with incorporating...
www.writingco-lab.com
December 8, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Highly recommend Jami Nakamura Lin's speculative creative nonfiction writing class with @writingco-lab.bsky.social !
I took it last year and learned so much. I think one of the testimonials on the reg page is from me :) www.writingco-lab.com/classes/blur...
I took it last year and learned so much. I think one of the testimonials on the reg page is from me :) www.writingco-lab.com/classes/blur...
For all my friend who have cats. And for Yoongi because he deserves a cool Christmas tree. And for Jimin, who loves cats.
I want one of those!
The Christmas Tree That Is Made For Cats
YouTube video by Abram Engle
youtu.be
December 8, 2025 at 5:58 PM
For all my friend who have cats. And for Yoongi because he deserves a cool Christmas tree. And for Jimin, who loves cats.
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DECEMBER UPDATE: I don’t have much new to share this month, but this winter has been dire and we’re in serious need of support. I know it’s a hard time for everyone, but even sharing on social helps so much. gofund.me/b8d31a12e
PLEASE SHARE ♥️ 1/2
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PLEASE SHARE ♥️ 1/2
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December 8, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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This book is so good, and for the next couple of weeks, it’s FREE! 😍
HOLIDAY GIFT ALERT! 🎁
Sanctuary is FREE in the #IlonaAndrews store until New Year ilona-andrews.com/blog/sanctua...
Add Sanctuary to your cart, check out for free, and BookFunnel will deliver your download. (Gmail loves hiding gifts- check your spam if you don't receive your email).
Sanctuary is FREE in the #IlonaAndrews store until New Year ilona-andrews.com/blog/sanctua...
Add Sanctuary to your cart, check out for free, and BookFunnel will deliver your download. (Gmail loves hiding gifts- check your spam if you don't receive your email).
SANCTUARY: A Winter Gift - ILONA ANDREWS
This has been a tough year. To celebrate all of us making it through it together, SANCTUARY is free in our store until New Year. Join our favorite Evil Priest as he tries to navigate the holiday seaso...
ilona-andrews.com
December 8, 2025 at 4:10 PM
This book is so good, and for the next couple of weeks, it’s FREE! 😍
This is excellent.
The Australien Government has made an ad about the Social Media Ban for Under-16s, and it's surprisingly honest and informative. - www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxRB... brilliant as ever; don't miss... #australia #under16
Honest Government Ad | Social Media Ban
YouTube video by thejuicemedia
www.youtube.com
December 8, 2025 at 2:47 PM
This is excellent.
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These French motherfckers are holding hostage the Jikjisimgyeong, the oldest surviving book printed in moveable metal type in the world
Louvre water leak damages hundreds of rare books
Louvre water leak damages hundreds of rare books After October jewelry theft, Louvre faces scrutiny over management amid restoration plans
www.chosun.com
December 8, 2025 at 1:08 PM
These French motherfckers are holding hostage the Jikjisimgyeong, the oldest surviving book printed in moveable metal type in the world
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It’s not just local news that matters, but news that is not afraid of being combative against framing/narratives that stoke division and harm and confusion and fear.
It is not enough for news to be local. It needs to have integrity.
The medium is dying because it does not capture people’s hearts.
It is not enough for news to be local. It needs to have integrity.
The medium is dying because it does not capture people’s hearts.
December 8, 2025 at 4:22 AM
It’s not just local news that matters, but news that is not afraid of being combative against framing/narratives that stoke division and harm and confusion and fear.
It is not enough for news to be local. It needs to have integrity.
The medium is dying because it does not capture people’s hearts.
It is not enough for news to be local. It needs to have integrity.
The medium is dying because it does not capture people’s hearts.
Just wondering if @sashadevlin.bsky.social has seen this
😂🤣😂
Hah…yes it‘s goofy…and yes I snort laughed…it’s funny!!
December 8, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Just wondering if @sashadevlin.bsky.social has seen this
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Oh wow. RIP www.nytimes.com/2025/12/07/o...
Fern Michaels, Prolific Author of Romance Novels, Dies at 92
www.nytimes.com
December 8, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Oh wow. RIP www.nytimes.com/2025/12/07/o...
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And THIS is why not all books need to be shelved in YA, people!
When I worked at The Wherehouse, I kept having to take "Legend of the Overfiend" out of the kids section because "It's an animated movie, it must be okay."
December 7, 2025 at 8:25 AM
And THIS is why not all books need to be shelved in YA, people!
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I heard you were looking for sapphic holiday romances, and you’re in luck!
I have three:
-Merrily You (clueless bisexual bffs fake date at their family Christmas parties)
-Snowed Inn with Madelyn (ending up at your first crush’s inn for Christmas with your family)
I have three:
-Merrily You (clueless bisexual bffs fake date at their family Christmas parties)
-Snowed Inn with Madelyn (ending up at your first crush’s inn for Christmas with your family)
December 8, 2025 at 1:26 AM
I heard you were looking for sapphic holiday romances, and you’re in luck!
I have three:
-Merrily You (clueless bisexual bffs fake date at their family Christmas parties)
-Snowed Inn with Madelyn (ending up at your first crush’s inn for Christmas with your family)
I have three:
-Merrily You (clueless bisexual bffs fake date at their family Christmas parties)
-Snowed Inn with Madelyn (ending up at your first crush’s inn for Christmas with your family)
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Now posted at The NDN Silver Blog, it's a work for a little winter magic, a pendant built around a rare material found in only one place on Earth: wingssilverwork.com/a-portal-to-....
December 8, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Now posted at The NDN Silver Blog, it's a work for a little winter magic, a pendant built around a rare material found in only one place on Earth: wingssilverwork.com/a-portal-to-....
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