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ILGA-Europe @ilgaeurope.bsky.social · 1d

Since the first Pride march, organisers have been moving mountains – and the future calls for even more Pride power.
This Nov, Pride organisers from across Europe & Central Asia meet in Ljubljana for the Unstoppable summit.
🗓️ Apply by 27 Oct (rolling basis) www.ilga-europe.org/news/call-fo...

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Remedios Varo @remediosvaro.bsky.social · 1d

Character
https://botfrens.com/collections/69/contents/20005

Remedios Varo's "Character" captures a mystical, androgynous figure enveloped in swirling, fiery textures, evocative of both transformation and introspection. The artwork reflects Varo's interest in surrealism and esotericism, highlighting her unique style that intertwines fantastical elements with metaphysical themes.

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rcloenenruiz @rcloenenruiz.bsky.social · 2d

Yep. I found out that someone I really like does this. I was just so confused and then sad. Like-you’re so smart and wise and intelligent and I don’t understand why you would do this. *sigh*

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Vida Cruz-Borja @laviecestmoi.bsky.social · 2d

Little update. Mostly been off bsky coz I've had some complications involving fevers, bleeding. It's been a rough six weeks, physically, mentally, emotionally. Would have liked to have rested but I gotta pay for the hospital bills and various tests and medications. Anything you can spare will help.

Vida Cruz-Borja @laviecestmoi.bsky.social · May 23

Hi all; I'm going to undergo a significant procedure later this year (sorry, would rather not disclose) and my husband's health insurance doesn't cover it. We're going to need funds for the care during and after. Any help would be much appreciated:

gogetfunding.com/medical-and-...

Medical and Post-Hospital Care for Vida Cruz-Borja

Hello, I am Vida Cruz-Borja, author of the Cirilo F. Bautista Award-winning Song of the Mango and Other New Myths and the IGNYTE Award-winning essay “We are the Mountain: A Look at the Inactive Protag...

gogetfunding.com

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rcloenenruiz @rcloenenruiz.bsky.social · 4d

Sad to see the news. Rest in peace Diane Keaton. You will be missed.

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rcloenenruiz @rcloenenruiz.bsky.social · 10d

Thank you for this. It expresses what I feel as a cancer survivor.

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TizzyWoman @tizzywoman.bsky.social · 10d

K8armstrOng (IG) serves a powerful #CupOfJoe on what you shouldn’t say to someone who has finished active cancer treatment and WHY.

#BreastCancerAwarenessMonth

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rcloenenruiz @rcloenenruiz.bsky.social · 13d

Same. Same.

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Tin House @tinhouse.bsky.social · 14d

There are FOUR days left to apply to the 2026 Tin House Winter Online Workshop!

Writers Who Live Outside of the United States: We will be offering fifteen scholarships for writers who reside outside of the United States.

Apply here: tinhouse.com/workshop/win...

Media description: An ad for an online writing workshop. Text reads: 2026 Winter Online Workshop, Writers Who Live Outside of the United States Scholarship, Feb 7 - 16, Applications due Oct 6th, Tin House Workshop

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rcloenenruiz @rcloenenruiz.bsky.social · 14d

The thing about workshops is a plan is always good but it’s also really good to be prepared for the eventuality of throwing said plan out the window. #workshopprep

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rcloenenruiz @rcloenenruiz.bsky.social · 14d

Currently preparing a workshop on micro-memoir. Hoping my timeframes work and we get to make some beautiful stories. #workshop #projects

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rcloenenruiz @rcloenenruiz.bsky.social · 15d

Happy birthday. As my Dad used to say: many happy returns.

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Martha Wells @marthawells.com · 15d

Since I'm spending a lot of time doing everything except what I need to be doing, here's one thing I've been meaning to do: This is the link for my upcoming book tour for Queen Demon, the sequel to Witch King, 2nd book in the Rising World. Tour starts Oct 6.

us.macmillan.com/tours/martha...

Martha Wells: Queen Demon - Macmillan Publishers

Join the bestselling author of the Murderbot Diaries Martha Wells for a discussion of her next book in the Rising World series, Demon Queen.

us.macmillan.com

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Martha Wells @marthawells.com · 15d

There's also an event on November 15, at 2:00 pm in College Station, TX at Ringer Public Library, sponsored by Hyperbole Books: hyperbolebookstore.com/events/47749

Martha Wells Author Visit | Hyperbole Bookstore

A family-owned independent bookstore in College Station, TX

hyperbolebookstore.com

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The Irish Times @irishtimes.com · 15d

Jane Goodall, primatologist and global activist, dies aged 91

Scientist turned her childhood love of primates into a lifelong quest for protecting the environment

www.irishtimes.com

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Ellen Kushner @ellenkushner.bsky.social · 15d

🇺🇸🤬🇺🇸

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Indrapramit Das @indrapramitdas.bsky.social · 15d

The fundraisers I share are for the parents and families of children like the ones in this video. Most are getting almost no shares or donations at this point. Please, please, if you see one, help in whatever way you can--share, donate.

elia ayoub @ayoub.bsky.social · 15d

UNICEF global spokesperson testifying from Gaza after witnessing so many children bombed and shot down by the Israelis. He’s clearly overwhelmed by the amount of injured or dead children.

Obvious CW here.

Full video here www.instagram.com/reel/DPOyh52...

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rcloenenruiz @rcloenenruiz.bsky.social · 15d

Haha. Just checked your profile and I’m like: that was a wavelength! (life choices). Sending good vibes as you continue to write.

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rcloenenruiz @rcloenenruiz.bsky.social · 15d

I was beginning to question my life choices.😂 I’m so glad you finished the chapter. ❤️

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rcloenenruiz @rcloenenruiz.bsky.social · 15d

And...my 15.30 appointment just cancelled.

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rcloenenruiz @rcloenenruiz.bsky.social · 15d

That moment when what you've been wrestling with in your wip falls into place and you're like: Thank you. I can keep on writing now. #amwriting

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rcloenenruiz @rcloenenruiz.bsky.social · 16d

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rcloenenruiz @rcloenenruiz.bsky.social · 17d

That looks good.

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Indrapramit Das @indrapramitdas.bsky.social · 19d

Progressive/liberal white people who are still silent, who are still 'supporters' of a genocidal rogue state, who are still handing the nazis the very definition of antisemitism to weaponise as they scrabble to protect the comforts of empire, should look at Thunberg's courage and shrivel in shame.

Anonymous @youranoncentral.bsky.social · 20d

Human rights defender Greta Thunberg: "I am not scared of Israel, I am scared of a world that has seemingly lost all sense of humanity. What we are doing here is trying to show there is some humanity left. That there are still people willing to step up when all other means fail." #3E

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rcloenenruiz @rcloenenruiz.bsky.social · 19d

Reading Affirmation by Assata Shakur and sharing it here. Rest in power. thefeministwire.com/2013/05/affi...

"Affirmation" by Assata Shakur – The Feminist Wire

thefeministwire.com

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