Paul Sawchuk
@paulsawchuk.bsky.social
Reader. Writer. Metalhead. Dad. Wonder Junkie.
'Viral Invasions' in Annus Horribilus: http://bagofbonespress.com/books
Currently reading: A Demon Haunted World - Carl Sagan
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'Viral Invasions' in Annus Horribilus: http://bagofbonespress.com/books
Currently reading: A Demon Haunted World - Carl Sagan
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Paul Sawchuk
@paulsawchuk.bsky.social
· Oct 12
About a year ago I wrote a horror story, "Viral Invasions" and the fine people at Bag of Bones Press picked it up along with 37 other great stories. Now is the best time to read a spooky story, dontcha think?
www.bagofbonespress.com/books#h.owlb...
www.bagofbonespress.com/books#h.owlb...
Some solid videos on #Andor pop up from @jessiegender.bsky.social & others got me thinking about the right-wing reactionaries again. The core of this is that the right fails to understand the idea of "audiences" and assume THEY are the only audience, but also that maturity just isn't their thing...
June 11, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Some solid videos on #Andor pop up from @jessiegender.bsky.social & others got me thinking about the right-wing reactionaries again. The core of this is that the right fails to understand the idea of "audiences" and assume THEY are the only audience, but also that maturity just isn't their thing...
#CTVNews are fucking cowards
I’m devastated, but I’m also angry. I’m angry because this is an attack on press freedom.
If opportunities can be stripped from journalists simply because enough people repeat the same bad-faith narrative, how can anyone withstand the career impact of doing work that matters?
If opportunities can be stripped from journalists simply because enough people repeat the same bad-faith narrative, how can anyone withstand the career impact of doing work that matters?
April 2, 2025 at 2:44 PM
#CTVNews are fucking cowards
Reposted by Paul Sawchuk
He drinks a whiskey drink
He drinks a vodka drink
He drinks a lager drink
He drinks a cider drink
He sends a text that remind him of the war plans
He sends a text that reminds him of the war crimes
#Hegseth
He drinks a vodka drink
He drinks a lager drink
He drinks a cider drink
He sends a text that remind him of the war plans
He sends a text that reminds him of the war crimes
#Hegseth
March 25, 2025 at 3:35 PM
He drinks a whiskey drink
He drinks a vodka drink
He drinks a lager drink
He drinks a cider drink
He sends a text that remind him of the war plans
He sends a text that reminds him of the war crimes
#Hegseth
He drinks a vodka drink
He drinks a lager drink
He drinks a cider drink
He sends a text that remind him of the war plans
He sends a text that reminds him of the war crimes
#Hegseth
Que? (The French one, not the Spanish one)
Peter Navarro: “Canada has been taken over by Mexican cartels”
Big if true
Big if true
March 6, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Que? (The French one, not the Spanish one)
Well, with some egg on my face, I do owe Daniel an apology.
I hate this situation. I hate the damage it will do to survivors of SA who are already struggling to come forward knowing there's real examples like Naomi who lie. I also hate how this is so, so public an example.
I hate this situation. I hate the damage it will do to survivors of SA who are already struggling to come forward knowing there's real examples like Naomi who lie. I also hate how this is so, so public an example.
The allegations against Daniel Greene are stunning and heartbreaking and I hope Naomi King gets the support they need through all this.
But what I am right now is angry. I'm fucking raging internally. It's not just that Daniel abused someone who trusted him, it's that he's just another symptom...
But what I am right now is angry. I'm fucking raging internally. It's not just that Daniel abused someone who trusted him, it's that he's just another symptom...
February 18, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Well, with some egg on my face, I do owe Daniel an apology.
I hate this situation. I hate the damage it will do to survivors of SA who are already struggling to come forward knowing there's real examples like Naomi who lie. I also hate how this is so, so public an example.
I hate this situation. I hate the damage it will do to survivors of SA who are already struggling to come forward knowing there's real examples like Naomi who lie. I also hate how this is so, so public an example.
Reposted by Paul Sawchuk
Seriously, creative folks: Don't be afraid to let people know your stuff is out there for them, or worry that "now is not the time for that." People are stressed and freaked out and looking for the things that will give them a moment of rest and joy. It is EXACTLY the time for what we do. Tell them.
February 13, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Seriously, creative folks: Don't be afraid to let people know your stuff is out there for them, or worry that "now is not the time for that." People are stressed and freaked out and looking for the things that will give them a moment of rest and joy. It is EXACTLY the time for what we do. Tell them.
The allegations against Daniel Greene are stunning and heartbreaking and I hope Naomi King gets the support they need through all this.
But what I am right now is angry. I'm fucking raging internally. It's not just that Daniel abused someone who trusted him, it's that he's just another symptom...
But what I am right now is angry. I'm fucking raging internally. It's not just that Daniel abused someone who trusted him, it's that he's just another symptom...
February 12, 2025 at 5:06 PM
The allegations against Daniel Greene are stunning and heartbreaking and I hope Naomi King gets the support they need through all this.
But what I am right now is angry. I'm fucking raging internally. It's not just that Daniel abused someone who trusted him, it's that he's just another symptom...
But what I am right now is angry. I'm fucking raging internally. It's not just that Daniel abused someone who trusted him, it's that he's just another symptom...
Reposted by Paul Sawchuk
All I'm saying is a bunch of six year-olds took over a whole-assed government agency...and no one thought to distract them with Legos or episodes of "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse?"
This country really doesn't have the mousekatools for this, and it's disgusting.
This country really doesn't have the mousekatools for this, and it's disgusting.
February 3, 2025 at 2:47 PM
All I'm saying is a bunch of six year-olds took over a whole-assed government agency...and no one thought to distract them with Legos or episodes of "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse?"
This country really doesn't have the mousekatools for this, and it's disgusting.
This country really doesn't have the mousekatools for this, and it's disgusting.
Reposted by Paul Sawchuk
When you entrust positions of power to unserious people, you give them the ability to do serious damage.
BREAKING: Republican Congressman Andy Biggs has introduced a bill to abolish OSHA.
The entire text of the bill reads "The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 is repealed. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is abolished."
The entire text of the bill reads "The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 is repealed. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is abolished."
February 3, 2025 at 3:29 PM
When you entrust positions of power to unserious people, you give them the ability to do serious damage.
Every time I see a surprised headline from a News Outlet about the next thing Trump is doing I internally scream "WE KNOW, and we KNEW."
As if these things weren't communicated clearly by Project 2025 and the Trump teams' own comments. It tells you immediately where the media has always stood.
As if these things weren't communicated clearly by Project 2025 and the Trump teams' own comments. It tells you immediately where the media has always stood.
January 24, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Every time I see a surprised headline from a News Outlet about the next thing Trump is doing I internally scream "WE KNOW, and we KNEW."
As if these things weren't communicated clearly by Project 2025 and the Trump teams' own comments. It tells you immediately where the media has always stood.
As if these things weren't communicated clearly by Project 2025 and the Trump teams' own comments. It tells you immediately where the media has always stood.
One of the most freeing things I did this year was to axe #Goodreads and #Storygraph. I'm tired of Gamifying EVERYTHING, and just want to read for it's own sake. I don't care care for stats or social clout, I just want my hobby to be a hobby again. Anyway - Blood Meridian is fantastic so far.
January 16, 2025 at 3:09 PM
One of the most freeing things I did this year was to axe #Goodreads and #Storygraph. I'm tired of Gamifying EVERYTHING, and just want to read for it's own sake. I don't care care for stats or social clout, I just want my hobby to be a hobby again. Anyway - Blood Meridian is fantastic so far.
I can't avoid @zachweinersmith.bsky.social and Kelly Weinersmith's missed opportunity with this title.
"How to Create a Human Terrarium That Isn't All That Terrarible" was RIGHT there.
"How to Create a Human Terrarium That Isn't All That Terrarible" was RIGHT there.
December 12, 2024 at 8:13 PM
I can't avoid @zachweinersmith.bsky.social and Kelly Weinersmith's missed opportunity with this title.
"How to Create a Human Terrarium That Isn't All That Terrarible" was RIGHT there.
"How to Create a Human Terrarium That Isn't All That Terrarible" was RIGHT there.
Reposted by Paul Sawchuk
People like to think Russia is behind our disinfo and division problem.
I have bad news: Russia exploits the cracks we create ourselves.
That’s what I told a parliamentary committee in Ottawa today, where I testified on Russian influence and disinformation.
SUBSCRIBE: rachelgilmore.substack.com
I have bad news: Russia exploits the cracks we create ourselves.
That’s what I told a parliamentary committee in Ottawa today, where I testified on Russian influence and disinformation.
SUBSCRIBE: rachelgilmore.substack.com
I testified about Russian interference and disinformation at a parliamentary committee!
YouTube video by Rachel Gilmore
youtu.be
December 10, 2024 at 10:04 PM
People like to think Russia is behind our disinfo and division problem.
I have bad news: Russia exploits the cracks we create ourselves.
That’s what I told a parliamentary committee in Ottawa today, where I testified on Russian influence and disinformation.
SUBSCRIBE: rachelgilmore.substack.com
I have bad news: Russia exploits the cracks we create ourselves.
That’s what I told a parliamentary committee in Ottawa today, where I testified on Russian influence and disinformation.
SUBSCRIBE: rachelgilmore.substack.com
20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#BookSky
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#BookSky
8 / 20
December 10, 2024 at 5:08 PM
20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#BookSky
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#BookSky
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While there might be a speck of a point here, old school office “culture” needs to just die. It’s synthetic and propped up by abusive management cultures. Employers acting like they’re not the ones that need to change are driving a lot of these firings.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvCP...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvCP...
Bosses Are FIRING Gen Z Workers Just Months After Hiring Them.
YouTube video by A Life After Layoff
www.youtube.com
December 10, 2024 at 3:52 PM
While there might be a speck of a point here, old school office “culture” needs to just die. It’s synthetic and propped up by abusive management cultures. Employers acting like they’re not the ones that need to change are driving a lot of these firings.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvCP...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvCP...
Totally how a sane world leader acts. #toddlerinchief #trump
December 10, 2024 at 3:50 PM
Totally how a sane world leader acts. #toddlerinchief #trump
So we live in a world where Elon is stupid enough to say that a CEOs sole responsibility is to the shareholders. Not only is this the quiet part out loud...it proves the alternate reality of the rich. They think businesses exist not for services or products, but themselves.
two men are sitting at a table in front of a crowd and one of them is saying that 's a bold strategy cotton
ALT: two men are sitting at a table in front of a crowd and one of them is saying that 's a bold strategy cotton
media.tenor.com
December 6, 2024 at 11:06 PM
So we live in a world where Elon is stupid enough to say that a CEOs sole responsibility is to the shareholders. Not only is this the quiet part out loud...it proves the alternate reality of the rich. They think businesses exist not for services or products, but themselves.
Okay, so I'm only on episode 3 of #thePenguin but holy shit,guys. The character work, writing, acting. So beyond its roots.
December 6, 2024 at 4:28 AM
Okay, so I'm only on episode 3 of #thePenguin but holy shit,guys. The character work, writing, acting. So beyond its roots.
Whoops, missed another couple days
20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#BookSky
7 / 20
20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#BookSky
7 / 20
December 5, 2024 at 2:44 PM
Whoops, missed another couple days
20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#BookSky
7 / 20
20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#BookSky
7 / 20
20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#BookSky
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#BookSky
6 / 20
December 3, 2024 at 3:42 PM
20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#BookSky
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#BookSky
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20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#BookSky
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#BookSky
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November 29, 2024 at 4:45 PM
20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#BookSky
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#BookSky
5 / 20
@fdsignifier.bsky.social Dropping the data on the election. Good context for the energy that the Trump camp AND Harris camp brought. Solid analysis
www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8ne...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8ne...
How the F*ck Did Trump Actually Win?
YouTube video by F.D Signifier
www.youtube.com
November 28, 2024 at 5:50 PM
@fdsignifier.bsky.social Dropping the data on the election. Good context for the energy that the Trump camp AND Harris camp brought. Solid analysis
www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8ne...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8ne...
20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#BookSky
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#BookSky
4 / 20
November 28, 2024 at 4:36 PM
20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#BookSky
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#BookSky
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20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#BookSky
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#BookSky
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November 27, 2024 at 5:11 PM
20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#BookSky
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#BookSky
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