Rook Lafetra
@rooklafetra.bsky.social
Author of SFF and historical fiction. Rambler about paleontology and animal facts. Snuggler of cats, dogs, and deeply confused chickens.
Patreon: patreon.com/rooklafetra
Patreon: patreon.com/rooklafetra
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Learning that why California is Like That is because they spent ~2 decades more or less creating a landed aristocracy
And if you're not a Californian, you're probably wondering: "Huh? Inherit property taxes? Why would a $2M home pay just $1,300 per yr?"
You don't understand what makes us special:
-Prop 13 1978: Freeze-ish property taxes
-Prop 58 1986: Inherit from parents
-Prop 193 1996: Inherit from grandparents
You don't understand what makes us special:
-Prop 13 1978: Freeze-ish property taxes
-Prop 58 1986: Inherit from parents
-Prop 193 1996: Inherit from grandparents
December 2, 2025 at 5:48 AM
Learning that why California is Like That is because they spent ~2 decades more or less creating a landed aristocracy
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I've just been nominated for a Pushcart Prize for my poem "Low (Orbit) Rider," featured in Xicanofuturism: Gritos for Tomorrow! What an honor! Much love.
December 2, 2025 at 5:12 AM
I've just been nominated for a Pushcart Prize for my poem "Low (Orbit) Rider," featured in Xicanofuturism: Gritos for Tomorrow! What an honor! Much love.
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I heard there was a Cohen song,
And all the Christians got it wrong,
But you don’t really get the meaning do ya?
‘Cause you see its about getting laid,
It’s sex, and love, and Jewish faith,
But all the gentiles heard was “hallelujah!”
And all the Christians got it wrong,
But you don’t really get the meaning do ya?
‘Cause you see its about getting laid,
It’s sex, and love, and Jewish faith,
But all the gentiles heard was “hallelujah!”
November 23, 2025 at 4:13 AM
I heard there was a Cohen song,
And all the Christians got it wrong,
But you don’t really get the meaning do ya?
‘Cause you see its about getting laid,
It’s sex, and love, and Jewish faith,
But all the gentiles heard was “hallelujah!”
And all the Christians got it wrong,
But you don’t really get the meaning do ya?
‘Cause you see its about getting laid,
It’s sex, and love, and Jewish faith,
But all the gentiles heard was “hallelujah!”
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standing outside and we think we see a shooting star
at the same time we shout:
Joe: I WISH I HAD A MILLION DOLLARS
me: I WISH MEN WEREN'T REAL
we look at each other
me: do you feel any different
Joe, smiling: I feel like a rich girl!
at the same time we shout:
Joe: I WISH I HAD A MILLION DOLLARS
me: I WISH MEN WEREN'T REAL
we look at each other
me: do you feel any different
Joe, smiling: I feel like a rich girl!
December 2, 2025 at 2:38 AM
standing outside and we think we see a shooting star
at the same time we shout:
Joe: I WISH I HAD A MILLION DOLLARS
me: I WISH MEN WEREN'T REAL
we look at each other
me: do you feel any different
Joe, smiling: I feel like a rich girl!
at the same time we shout:
Joe: I WISH I HAD A MILLION DOLLARS
me: I WISH MEN WEREN'T REAL
we look at each other
me: do you feel any different
Joe, smiling: I feel like a rich girl!
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Please 🥺 We get screwed over so bad. I put out a video a day and make about $40 a month 🥺 My content is good, but it's suppressed because AI is taking over.
youtu.be/eGbg0vzydXg
youtu.be/eGbg0vzydXg
December 2, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Please 🥺 We get screwed over so bad. I put out a video a day and make about $40 a month 🥺 My content is good, but it's suppressed because AI is taking over.
youtu.be/eGbg0vzydXg
youtu.be/eGbg0vzydXg
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In the memo, Barbabella said the purpose of the MRI is preventative, "to identify issues early, confirm overall health, and ensure he maintains long-term vitality and function".
THESE ARE NOT RECOMMENDED LET ME TELL YOU WHY
THESE ARE NOT RECOMMENDED LET ME TELL YOU WHY
A million Trump crypto fun bucks says there's more scans they aren't releasing. Unflattering ones.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Donald Trump's MRI test results released by White House doctor
The release comes as Democrats have been pushing to see the results amid concerns about Trump's age.
www.bbc.com
December 2, 2025 at 2:02 AM
In the memo, Barbabella said the purpose of the MRI is preventative, "to identify issues early, confirm overall health, and ensure he maintains long-term vitality and function".
THESE ARE NOT RECOMMENDED LET ME TELL YOU WHY
THESE ARE NOT RECOMMENDED LET ME TELL YOU WHY
I'm wearing a sweater, under three blankets, with the space heater on me. I should be hot, but my body has decided I'm a lizard. Thanks, dysautonomia!
December 2, 2025 at 1:17 AM
I'm wearing a sweater, under three blankets, with the space heater on me. I should be hot, but my body has decided I'm a lizard. Thanks, dysautonomia!
There's a new chapter of In the Wolf's Eyes on my Patreon!
It's available to $1 and up patrons and I'll have some new free things coming out once I recover from this current bout of bad health.
It's available to $1 and up patrons and I'll have some new free things coming out once I recover from this current bout of bad health.
In the Wolf's Eyes: Chapter Eight | Rook LaFetra
Get more from Rook LaFetra on Patreon
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December 1, 2025 at 11:41 PM
There's a new chapter of In the Wolf's Eyes on my Patreon!
It's available to $1 and up patrons and I'll have some new free things coming out once I recover from this current bout of bad health.
It's available to $1 and up patrons and I'll have some new free things coming out once I recover from this current bout of bad health.
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but seriously, watch it
The Demi Adejuyigbe comedy special on Dropout is incredible. Not a single line wasted. Whoever did the lighting deserves a raise. There's more I want to say, but the less you know going in, the better.
December 1, 2025 at 11:30 PM
but seriously, watch it
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I have come to the idea that we have to collectively, brutally, ritualistically kill Target just to show capital that we truly aren’t fucking around.
December 1, 2025 at 7:39 PM
I have come to the idea that we have to collectively, brutally, ritualistically kill Target just to show capital that we truly aren’t fucking around.
The dogs found and ate something giant and orange.
I had to chase them down to figure out what they got a hold of.
It's a carrot. A carrot as big around as a softball.
I assume they got it from the garden but ???
I had to chase them down to figure out what they got a hold of.
It's a carrot. A carrot as big around as a softball.
I assume they got it from the garden but ???
December 1, 2025 at 7:10 PM
The dogs found and ate something giant and orange.
I had to chase them down to figure out what they got a hold of.
It's a carrot. A carrot as big around as a softball.
I assume they got it from the garden but ???
I had to chase them down to figure out what they got a hold of.
It's a carrot. A carrot as big around as a softball.
I assume they got it from the garden but ???
A question for people who have traditional jobs:
Do you have an employee party at the end of the year? Did your employer used to throw a party? Do you get an end of year bonus? Did you *used* to get a bonus?
All of that stopped for us at least three years ago. Employee appreciation day, too.
Do you have an employee party at the end of the year? Did your employer used to throw a party? Do you get an end of year bonus? Did you *used* to get a bonus?
All of that stopped for us at least three years ago. Employee appreciation day, too.
December 1, 2025 at 6:27 PM
A question for people who have traditional jobs:
Do you have an employee party at the end of the year? Did your employer used to throw a party? Do you get an end of year bonus? Did you *used* to get a bonus?
All of that stopped for us at least three years ago. Employee appreciation day, too.
Do you have an employee party at the end of the year? Did your employer used to throw a party? Do you get an end of year bonus? Did you *used* to get a bonus?
All of that stopped for us at least three years ago. Employee appreciation day, too.
I am exhausted by the number of cis people who want to seriously discuss the grade when terrorizing and ruining the life of a trans TA is the goal.
For my newsletter, I wrote about that college essay scandal that's gone viral and what everyone is seeming to miss:
It's about ATTACKING TRANS PEOPLE!!!
www.burnsnotice.com/that-viral-e...
It's about ATTACKING TRANS PEOPLE!!!
www.burnsnotice.com/that-viral-e...
That Viral Essay Scandal is (SURPRISE!) Actually About Trans People
A shoddy Oklahoma University essay went viral. Cis people think this is about conservatives whining for better grades. Trans people see a planned attack on a trans academic.
(Note for free subscriber...
www.burnsnotice.com
December 1, 2025 at 6:21 PM
I am exhausted by the number of cis people who want to seriously discuss the grade when terrorizing and ruining the life of a trans TA is the goal.
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We'll miss great fiction when it's gone, so act now:
BCS Patreon has fallen below the monthly amount we need to pay our authors a pro rate and our First Readers a worthy honorarium ($125/mo). Sometimes folks need to lower or pause their support; we understand. But less than 1% of BCS readership donates or supports. www.patreon.com/beneath_ceas... 1/3
Get more from Beneath Ceaseless Skies on Patreon
creating an online fantasy magazine & podcast
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December 1, 2025 at 5:54 PM
We'll miss great fiction when it's gone, so act now:
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Now at $325 of $925 for Dec. rent, which is due today (Dec. 1).
Thank you SO MUCH for your generosity, as well as all the help keeping this going!
(Chronic illness makes establishing a sufficient client base harder, even as it’s made freelancing my only viable choice.)
Thank you SO MUCH for your generosity, as well as all the help keeping this going!
(Chronic illness makes establishing a sufficient client base harder, even as it’s made freelancing my only viable choice.)
December 1, 2025 at 6:14 AM
Now at $325 of $925 for Dec. rent, which is due today (Dec. 1).
Thank you SO MUCH for your generosity, as well as all the help keeping this going!
(Chronic illness makes establishing a sufficient client base harder, even as it’s made freelancing my only viable choice.)
Thank you SO MUCH for your generosity, as well as all the help keeping this going!
(Chronic illness makes establishing a sufficient client base harder, even as it’s made freelancing my only viable choice.)
Show off the range of your music taste.
5 songs you like that are musically as far apart as you can manage.
• Bangarang
• Lateralus
• KATAMARI
• I Kissed a Girl [Jill Sobule]
• Na Na Na (Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na)
5 songs you like that are musically as far apart as you can manage.
• Bangarang
• Lateralus
• KATAMARI
• I Kissed a Girl [Jill Sobule]
• Na Na Na (Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na)
Show off the range of your music taste.
5 songs you like that are musically as far apart as you can manage.
• Mitternacht
• Bubblegum Bitch
• Take Me To Your Leader
• Highwayman
• Superhero Jagganath
5 songs you like that are musically as far apart as you can manage.
• Mitternacht
• Bubblegum Bitch
• Take Me To Your Leader
• Highwayman
• Superhero Jagganath
December 1, 2025 at 5:52 AM
Show off the range of your music taste.
5 songs you like that are musically as far apart as you can manage.
• Bangarang
• Lateralus
• KATAMARI
• I Kissed a Girl [Jill Sobule]
• Na Na Na (Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na)
5 songs you like that are musically as far apart as you can manage.
• Bangarang
• Lateralus
• KATAMARI
• I Kissed a Girl [Jill Sobule]
• Na Na Na (Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na)
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every trans person i see post about the OU suspension knows that the suspended target is trans & a grad student, & has an innate awareness that this is about purging trans employees. every cis person i see thinks the target is a rando professor & that this is about giving conservatives good grades
December 1, 2025 at 12:04 AM
every trans person i see post about the OU suspension knows that the suspended target is trans & a grad student, & has an innate awareness that this is about purging trans employees. every cis person i see thinks the target is a rando professor & that this is about giving conservatives good grades
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“Strong floor, no ceiling” sounds like an outdoor Kegel exercise tape from the early 90s.
November 30, 2025 at 7:39 PM
“Strong floor, no ceiling” sounds like an outdoor Kegel exercise tape from the early 90s.
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A new taxon, revised headgear, and a reminder that dinosaurs probably looked way weirder than we’ll ever fully realize.
Re‐evaluation of a soft crested Edmontosaurin, with implications for hadrosaurid life appearance and diversity
Hadrosaurid dinosaurs are generally regarded as “crested” or “non-crested” depending on the presence or absence of a bony cranial crest. At least one supposedly “non-crested” hadrosaur is known to ha....
anatomypubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com
December 1, 2025 at 2:09 AM
A new taxon, revised headgear, and a reminder that dinosaurs probably looked way weirder than we’ll ever fully realize.
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In general, I don’t comment on reviews, but this is a supposedly academic article and LMAO.
Katie MacAlister’s Suffragette in the City (2011)
Courtney Milan’s The Suffragette Scandal (2014)
Evie Dunmore’s A Rogue of One’s Own (2020)
All 3 are described as post-feminist and said to have a heroine who "decides to renounce her activism".
If you've read them, would you agree with this?
Courtney Milan’s The Suffragette Scandal (2014)
Evie Dunmore’s A Rogue of One’s Own (2020)
All 3 are described as post-feminist and said to have a heroine who "decides to renounce her activism".
If you've read them, would you agree with this?
December 1, 2025 at 3:37 AM
In general, I don’t comment on reviews, but this is a supposedly academic article and LMAO.
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For context: This is one of the ministers at Lake Street Church of Evanston, arrested earlier this month outside Broadview.
November 30, 2025 at 11:37 PM
For context: This is one of the ministers at Lake Street Church of Evanston, arrested earlier this month outside Broadview.
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this wasn’t just TPUSA, by the way, this was libs of tiktok in her endless pursuit of destroying the lives of any queer or trans person she can reach.
this is what we’ve decided will be normalized and acceptable in our society, an endless pogrom driven by heartless grifters, one victim at a time.
this is what we’ve decided will be normalized and acceptable in our society, an endless pogrom driven by heartless grifters, one victim at a time.
what they’re showing is that no institution will support or back a trans woman under any circumstances.
as soon as someone makes a threat or kicks up a fuss, we are abandoned, betrayed, left to twist in the wind.
what place in society is secure for us, while this is the status quo?
what place?
as soon as someone makes a threat or kicks up a fuss, we are abandoned, betrayed, left to twist in the wind.
what place in society is secure for us, while this is the status quo?
what place?
OU has put the professor here on administrative leave:
November 30, 2025 at 10:06 PM
this wasn’t just TPUSA, by the way, this was libs of tiktok in her endless pursuit of destroying the lives of any queer or trans person she can reach.
this is what we’ve decided will be normalized and acceptable in our society, an endless pogrom driven by heartless grifters, one victim at a time.
this is what we’ve decided will be normalized and acceptable in our society, an endless pogrom driven by heartless grifters, one victim at a time.
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A lot of editors don't even know about media magnification. One of the shocking things - to me - when I left journalism school was how little editors knew about like the study of journalism as a discipline. It's a profession based in norms even if those norms are harmful.
Unfortunately, in US journalism it is considered neutral to spread a lie, but it is considered "biased" to call out a lie. So, there is a structural asymmetry that rewards colorful lies with virality.
November 30, 2025 at 10:52 PM
A lot of editors don't even know about media magnification. One of the shocking things - to me - when I left journalism school was how little editors knew about like the study of journalism as a discipline. It's a profession based in norms even if those norms are harmful.
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Walmart and McDonald’s are among the top employers of workers who rely on food stamps.
McDonald's CEO raked in $18.2M last year — over 1,000x the company's median employee pay.
Walmart's CEO pocketed $27.4M — 930x the company's median employee pay.
See the problem?
McDonald's CEO raked in $18.2M last year — over 1,000x the company's median employee pay.
Walmart's CEO pocketed $27.4M — 930x the company's median employee pay.
See the problem?
November 30, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Walmart and McDonald’s are among the top employers of workers who rely on food stamps.
McDonald's CEO raked in $18.2M last year — over 1,000x the company's median employee pay.
Walmart's CEO pocketed $27.4M — 930x the company's median employee pay.
See the problem?
McDonald's CEO raked in $18.2M last year — over 1,000x the company's median employee pay.
Walmart's CEO pocketed $27.4M — 930x the company's median employee pay.
See the problem?