Spookybritches PenPaladin
@penpaladin.bsky.social
SQL DBA, escaped TX to CO, so many pets, so many creative projects, so many fandoms. Writer, artist, mom, queer. She/they
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I've always left and liberal interchangeably to describe myself and it annoyed me when some aggro internet dweebs gave them specific meanings and decided one was a pejorative. There's so many people whose ideology is solidly leftist who call themselves liberal because they're not terminally online
The people railing about Cowardly Liberals right now really don’t seem to understand how I bet at least 90% of the people who show up to protest would self-identify as if you asked them about their political beliefs
Left, liberal, progressive, Democrat, radical, socialist, punk, comrade, furry, I don’t give a fuck what you call yourself as long as you’d kick a fascist in the shins given the chance.
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You are ABSOLUTELY NOT going to regret listening to this bird:
A male rock ptarmigan (Lagopus muta) in winter plumage.
Ptarmigan is from Gaelic 'tarmachan' meaning "croaker". The p- was added when people mistakenly assumed it was a Greek word.
A bird forever warning people: "A werewolf!" (just in case of werewolves).
Ptarmigan is from Gaelic 'tarmachan' meaning "croaker". The p- was added when people mistakenly assumed it was a Greek word.
A bird forever warning people: "A werewolf!" (just in case of werewolves).
December 6, 2025 at 5:10 PM
You are ABSOLUTELY NOT going to regret listening to this bird:
“What about when only my tracks are visible, my lord? Where were you then?”
And Yoda responded, “CARRY ME YOU DID!”
And Yoda responded, “CARRY ME YOU DID!”
“And what about when there was one set of giant tracks in the sand, Lord?”
And the Lord said, lol, that was when Bigfoot carried both of us.
And the Lord said, lol, that was when Bigfoot carried both of us.
December 5, 2025 at 1:29 PM
“What about when only my tracks are visible, my lord? Where were you then?”
And Yoda responded, “CARRY ME YOU DID!”
And Yoda responded, “CARRY ME YOU DID!”
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Study Finds Processed Meats Carcinogenic But They Were On Sale https://theonion.com/study-finds-processed-meats-carcinogenic-but-they-were-on-sale/
December 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Study Finds Processed Meats Carcinogenic But They Were On Sale https://theonion.com/study-finds-processed-meats-carcinogenic-but-they-were-on-sale/
For the past 2 months, I have been on a super careful diet experiment, with only complex carbs like whole wheat, lots of vegetables, meeting daily requirements of fiber/protein/vitamins/oils/all that stuff, as little sugar as I could, portion control, you name it.
I have lost 1.5 pounds. 😭
I have lost 1.5 pounds. 😭
December 4, 2025 at 5:14 PM
For the past 2 months, I have been on a super careful diet experiment, with only complex carbs like whole wheat, lots of vegetables, meeting daily requirements of fiber/protein/vitamins/oils/all that stuff, as little sugar as I could, portion control, you name it.
I have lost 1.5 pounds. 😭
I have lost 1.5 pounds. 😭
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Yolo often stands with his little back toes crossed, which I find ridiculously cute!
You can see vultures don't have bulky feet and talons built for grasping/carrying like other raptors. Their more chicken-like feet are meant for bracing on food to pull at it with their powerful beaks, instead.
You can see vultures don't have bulky feet and talons built for grasping/carrying like other raptors. Their more chicken-like feet are meant for bracing on food to pull at it with their powerful beaks, instead.
December 2, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Yolo often stands with his little back toes crossed, which I find ridiculously cute!
You can see vultures don't have bulky feet and talons built for grasping/carrying like other raptors. Their more chicken-like feet are meant for bracing on food to pull at it with their powerful beaks, instead.
You can see vultures don't have bulky feet and talons built for grasping/carrying like other raptors. Their more chicken-like feet are meant for bracing on food to pull at it with their powerful beaks, instead.
Ash and I saw a moose tonight! He did not wish to be seen and gallumphed away.
December 3, 2025 at 6:32 AM
Ash and I saw a moose tonight! He did not wish to be seen and gallumphed away.
Me when alone: I could have a great mid-life slut era
Me around people: DON’T TOUCH ME, EW
Me around people: DON’T TOUCH ME, EW
December 2, 2025 at 4:51 AM
Me when alone: I could have a great mid-life slut era
Me around people: DON’T TOUCH ME, EW
Me around people: DON’T TOUCH ME, EW
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statistically a lot of you won’t know about ocellated turkeys, so, here you go
November 28, 2025 at 1:09 AM
statistically a lot of you won’t know about ocellated turkeys, so, here you go
We are all so lucky, to each have the best dog
Listen, EVERYBODY thinks their dog is the best dog, but here's the thing: they're right
December 1, 2025 at 8:51 AM
We are all so lucky, to each have the best dog
I have a thing I do, where if I am stuck lightly conversing w a stranger (latest instance was when I called a locksmith) I’ll say “[Their job] must be interesting”, which inevitably prompts a story from them. Usually about someone being weird at them.
ALL GRIST FOR THE STORY MILL, BABYYYYYYYYY
ALL GRIST FOR THE STORY MILL, BABYYYYYYYYY
November 30, 2025 at 5:42 PM
I have a thing I do, where if I am stuck lightly conversing w a stranger (latest instance was when I called a locksmith) I’ll say “[Their job] must be interesting”, which inevitably prompts a story from them. Usually about someone being weird at them.
ALL GRIST FOR THE STORY MILL, BABYYYYYYYYY
ALL GRIST FOR THE STORY MILL, BABYYYYYYYYY
WHO BROKE THOSE HOMELANDS, STEVE? HUH? WHOOOOO?
Stephen Miller is now arguing that assimilation is fundamentally impossible and that certain cultures are not compatible with Western civilization
November 28, 2025 at 2:31 PM
WHO BROKE THOSE HOMELANDS, STEVE? HUH? WHOOOOO?
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truth coming out of her well to shame humanity
November 28, 2025 at 5:16 AM
truth coming out of her well to shame humanity
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Tumblr
Tumblr is a place to express yourself, discover yourself, and bond over the stuff you love. It's where your interests connect you with your people.
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November 28, 2025 at 5:22 AM
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Guillermo del Toro’s Clueless
Guillermo del Toro's There's Something About Mary
Guillermo del Toro's Watership Down
November 26, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Guillermo del Toro’s Clueless
My new favorite way to respond to obnoxious people trying to start fights online is with just “Alright, kiddo.” Heheheh.
November 25, 2025 at 12:17 AM
My new favorite way to respond to obnoxious people trying to start fights online is with just “Alright, kiddo.” Heheheh.
What is it with 40+ year old guys on dating apps proclaiming proudly “Have a job, have my own car” like that is not the absolute minimum for a functional life? Those are things to be proud of when you are 25. At 40? Honey you gotta bring more to the table, and I don’t mean a fish you caught.
November 24, 2025 at 4:12 PM
What is it with 40+ year old guys on dating apps proclaiming proudly “Have a job, have my own car” like that is not the absolute minimum for a functional life? Those are things to be proud of when you are 25. At 40? Honey you gotta bring more to the table, and I don’t mean a fish you caught.
A movie that takes place where you’re from
November 23, 2025 at 10:09 PM
A movie that takes place where you’re from
Ah yes, the joy of having pets. How would I wake up if not for a cold, wet nose barely touching me over and over? The pet equivalent of a small child asking “Are you awake? Mama. Mama. Are you up?”
November 21, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Ah yes, the joy of having pets. How would I wake up if not for a cold, wet nose barely touching me over and over? The pet equivalent of a small child asking “Are you awake? Mama. Mama. Are you up?”
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do you believe in ghosts or are you like me, a person who finds themself saying all the time “I absolutely don’t believe in ghosts, but this place has ghosts.”
November 19, 2025 at 5:24 AM
do you believe in ghosts or are you like me, a person who finds themself saying all the time “I absolutely don’t believe in ghosts, but this place has ghosts.”
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If they really wanted to appeal to women they should have made a drink called Monster Fucker.
November 17, 2025 at 10:38 AM
If they really wanted to appeal to women they should have made a drink called Monster Fucker.
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65 Years Ago,,, History was made. #RubyBridges
November 15, 2025 at 4:41 AM
65 Years Ago,,, History was made. #RubyBridges
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HOLY SHIT. They found the genes for fibromyalgia - and it's *not* autoimmune, it's the central nervous system. It's very cool to see some progress made on the thing that's ruined my life since late teenage years!
Medical Republic: 'Fibromyalgia finally gets a genetic fingerprint'
'Additionally, certain risk loci overlapped with long covid (BPTF) and ME/CFS (OLFM4, RABGAP1L/GPR52), two poorly characterised disorders, albeit with different lead variants.'
www.medicalrepublic.com.au/fibromyalgia...
'Additionally, certain risk loci overlapped with long covid (BPTF) and ME/CFS (OLFM4, RABGAP1L/GPR52), two poorly characterised disorders, albeit with different lead variants.'
www.medicalrepublic.com.au/fibromyalgia...
Fibromyalgia finally gets a genetic fingerprint - Medical Republic
A massive global study links the chronic pain condition to 26 genes associated with brain signalling, marking a turning point in understanding its biological roots.
www.medicalrepublic.com.au
November 14, 2025 at 4:09 AM
HOLY SHIT. They found the genes for fibromyalgia - and it's *not* autoimmune, it's the central nervous system. It's very cool to see some progress made on the thing that's ruined my life since late teenage years!
I’m going a different route and letting predictive text tell me.
“My least woke opinion is” I don’t like the word salad.
Actually that’s pretty accurate.
“My least woke opinion is” I don’t like the word salad.
Actually that’s pretty accurate.
"my least woke opinion is---"
That's enough. We've had enough people indulging in the "thrill of a little conservatism", as a treat. Of considering reactionary thought to be a salacious and taboo in a world descending into reactionary mania.
Give me your MOST woke opinions. We're bringing it back.
That's enough. We've had enough people indulging in the "thrill of a little conservatism", as a treat. Of considering reactionary thought to be a salacious and taboo in a world descending into reactionary mania.
Give me your MOST woke opinions. We're bringing it back.
November 14, 2025 at 3:29 PM
I’m going a different route and letting predictive text tell me.
“My least woke opinion is” I don’t like the word salad.
Actually that’s pretty accurate.
“My least woke opinion is” I don’t like the word salad.
Actually that’s pretty accurate.