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Suzi

@suzisteffen.bsky.social

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Writer, reader, editor, occasional arts journalist, rider of adult tricycles, traveler. #NWSL, #WNBA, #NCAAWBB, #WSL fan. Oregonian. Gardener. Aunt. Fan of equal rights for all. Duolingo addict. She/her. Use alt text, or f*ck all the way off.

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Suzi @suzisteffen.bsky.social · 25d

ooop

Ed Zitron @edzitron.com · 25d

when your entire life is emails and going to lunch, LLMs are truly inspirational

Suzi @suzisteffen.bsky.social · 6m

Oops, sorry I responded to something that's over! I was just considering that *I* would want to come dogsit in England, whatever month, if I could afford such a thing. :)

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andré @838carlisle.bsky.social · 54m

one thing i will say is that it is very unfortunate that angel city remained such a mess that they ruined the end for two homegrown stars at opposite ends of their career. everyone in that front office should go on lots of lengthy, quiet, soul-searching walks.

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Suzi @suzisteffen.bsky.social · 51m

I cannot solve all of these, particularly January in England, but Trusted Housesitters might help with the first?

Suzi @suzisteffen.bsky.social · 3h

I was simply reading for a bit, and then I realized HEY! Hallo! Français! 🇫🇷😂 I *have* been wanting to read another book in French, but I wasn't expecting this to be the one. However, needs must, as I won't be using [swear word] Amazon to read it or listen to it.

Suzi @suzisteffen.bsky.social · 3h

Book group chose Dungeon Crawler Carl for this month. "Not available on Libby," someone said. I looked & found it at one of my libraries, & I was pleased. Put it on hold; hold came through yesterday. Took me a hot minute to realize a small issue.

Cover of Dungeon Crawler Carl, by Matt Dinniman. It also says "Tome I"

In French:
Cette édition de Dungeon Crawler Carl est dédiée à la star de l'une des plus grandes, des plus inspirantes, Des plus géniales histoires de survie de notre temps, Fiona. Fiona l'hippopotame. Oui, je dédie ce bouquin à un putain d'Hippopo. Désolé, maman.

Suzi @suzisteffen.bsky.social · 4h

& why THAT hasn't been covered ... ?? It's wild! I hate this for her.

Suzi @suzisteffen.bsky.social · 4h

🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔

Robert Rawson @robertgrawson.bsky.social · 6h

The transfer of the @uswnt Jenna Nighswonger to @arsenalwfc.bsky.social was covered in every major sports paper, magazine and website. The fact that she hasn’t played a single minute since pre-season, not even making the bench (apart from one CL match, where more are allowed), is a scandal.

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Anna Carey @annacarey.ca · 4h

Can recommend introducing this weird to every fae-touched child you meet because they will use it enthusiastically.

Tom Cox @dj-acid-reflux.bsky.social · 7h

Still trying to use the word "overmorrow" as much as possible in daily life since finding out it means "the day after tomorrow".

Overmorrow it is likely I will be found walking on a rain-blasted moor, deep in thought, then purchasing lightbulbs from B&Q & shopping around for cheaper car insurance.

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kitt kogut @himdianajones.bsky.social · 1d

Let them know what you think.

Gov. Healey: 617-725-4005
AG Campbell: 617-727-2200
Fenway: 617-267-0900

cis Bostonians specifically, we need you to step up. I'm already seeing my local trans circles raise hell about this, but we need you, too. I wrote a phone script. Use it and spread it:

Hello, my name is [name] and I'm a [transgender] constituent living in [City], Massachusetts. I'm calling to bring to Gov. Healey's attention the deeply alarming development coming from Fenway Health, in which they've recently announced they will no longer provide gender affirming healthcare to patients under the age of 19 in order to retain their federally recognized status. This is in utter direct violation of our state constitution, specifically Chapter 127, in which quote, "Access to reproductive health care services and gender-affirming health care services is a right secured by the constitution and laws of the commonwealth. Interference with this right, whether or not under the color of law, is against the public policy of the commonwealth." This is also in contradiction of Boston declaring itself a sanctuary city for transgender people, the resolution which states Boston has, quote, "a specific commitment to protecting transgender and gender-diverse individuals. Taxpayer-funded agencies shall not comply with federal efforts to strip resources that safeguard their rights. Boston will not cooperate with federal or state policies that harm transgender and gender-diverse people and remains committed to ensuring their access to healthcare...without fear or discrimination."

As Massachusetts' first openly gay Governor, I'm aware that this past August Gov. Healey signed updated Shield laws protecting gender affirming healthcare in Massachusetts. Jordina Shanks, the CEO of Fenway Health herself, said these protections are quote, "a landmark victory for health care, human dignity... and that Massachusetts stands as a national beacon of equity and compassion." I am in complete and utter disgust, yet unsurprised, that a leading institution in gender affirming healthcare is capitulating to federal threats that are not law, and acting in direct opposition to the city of Boston and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. This is a deep betrayal of their transgender patients. I urge Gov. Healey to bring all powers of the state to investigate and reverse this gross over-compliance on the part of Fenway Health.

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Suzanne @lasuzanita.bsky.social · 12h

I believe pertinent health information should not be behind paywalls. Gift article from my subscriber account. Feel free to share 😊

Lead Found in Popular Protein Powders and Shakes, Report Says www.nytimes.com/2025/10/14/w...

Lead Found in Popular Protein Powders and Shakes, Report Says

www.nytimes.com

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The Haunted Bookshop @bookshopghost.bsky.social · 10h

I'm not appealing to your virtue.

I'm not begging you to accommodate some kind of delusional phobia.

I'm not putting this damn thing on my face because I feel like it.

I am somebody's child, somebody's spouse, somebody's parent--and I won't cringe and waffle about protecting them.

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The Haunted Bookshop @bookshopghost.bsky.social · 11h

We don't have a mask rule because we're "afraid".

You can't imagine the courage it takes to protect ourselves--when MSM and public dialogue don't just disdain but actively vilify us for protecting ourselves in! public! Ugh!

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The Haunted Bookshop @bookshopghost.bsky.social · 11h

We don't have a mask rule because we don't understand the science.

We have a mask rule because we DO understand the growing body of evidence that covid can affect heart, brain, and more.

We have this rule because one of us already has life-changing #LongCovid and doesn't want you to experience it.

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The Haunted Bookshop @bookshopghost.bsky.social · 11h

No.

Our mask requirement is not "virtue signalling".

It's protecting a) the cancer patient and b) the child who is still too small to wear a mask.

And also--and I can't emphasize this strongly enough--you.

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Suzi @suzisteffen.bsky.social · 12h

the ball is rolling DIRECTLY away from me buying season tickets, that's for damn sure

intangble.bsky.social @intangble.bsky.social · 1d

Portland Fire apparently hired their new coach. I was hoping for someone like Sandy but at least the ball is rolling. Still trying to find a news story but saw on reddit. #wnba #PortlandFire

Suzi @suzisteffen.bsky.social · 12h

well the need to buy season tickets just keeps getting downgraded until we're nearing "what if I go to one game, say against the Valkyries so I can actually cheer for a team"

Suzi @suzisteffen.bsky.social · 12h

Many of us did this in much of 2020 and 2021, and it worked really well.

Some of us still do most of it!

It could happen again.

(I'm not saying it will, but it COULD.)

Julia Doubleday @juliadoubleday.bsky.social · 1d

Culture change could look like 3 major things- masking indoors , dining and drinking OUTDOORS, and TESTING whenever you plan to unmask. Introduce those 3 things to your social circle and always insist on them. “That’s how we ensure no one is left behind in this new era”

Suzi @suzisteffen.bsky.social · 13h

truly, people's ability to ignore COVID-19 and its dangers ... I don't understand it at all. I really do not.

Gregg Levine @greggjlevine.bsky.social · 18h

It continues to amaze me that so many peers who would go to the mat for facts & science on virtually every other Trump-era issue—who rightly rail against the injustices & the empathy gap seen in this epoch—blithely reject public health & pandemic precautions as soon as it gets in the way of brunch.

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Lawrence Hurley @lawrencehurley.bsky.social · 21h

The fact Fox News, Hegseth's former employer, has signed on to this joint statement speaks volumes.
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...

Five major broadcast networks say they will not sign new Pentagon press policy

The policy says reporters could have their press passes revoked if they publish information that has not been authorized for release by the Pentagon.

www.nbcnews.com

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Kate Violette @kateviolette.com · 1d

If a book really sucks, it's ok to throw it in the recycle bin instead of donating it

People are probably gonna yell at me for this one but I don't care--there's some truly shoddy stuff out there that should be vigilante taken out of circulation bit by bit

Rachel Feder @rachelfeder.bsky.social · 2d

Tell me your most unhinged literary opinion, as a little treat

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Michael McDonald @electproject.bsky.social · 20h

It is to the shame of all the male reporters in the room that they do not immediately leave

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 20h

Trump ignores a question from a woman reporter but says, "I just like to watch her talk. Good job. Thank you darling."

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Asawin Suebsaeng @swin24.bsky.social · 14h

zeteo.com/p/pentagon-h...

The Pentagon Is Ordering Staff to Watch Hegseth’s ‘MAGA Garbage’ Speech… Or Else

Defense Department sources tell Zeteo that staff have been warned that if they don’t watch or read the speech, or if they speak negatively of it, they could face severe consequences.

zeteo.com

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Suzi @suzisteffen.bsky.social · 18h

Read what gives you life. Or, in the less affirming way, It's OK to have a tag on Libby that says, "too stupid dnf," & mean it.

John Wiswell @wiswell.bsky.social · 1d

Tell me your most life-affirming literary opinion.

Suzi @suzisteffen.bsky.social · 18h

Stadium with beautiful weather, weirdly difficult and ridiculously expensive to get there; too small for a final (like CPKC TBH). You're gonna have a great time.

Suzi @suzisteffen.bsky.social · 19h

I mean it's literally the least I could do! Thank YOU for writing the books. (And PERSISTING, DANG.)