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Leona Neelam Maple 💛🍁 (she/her) @theleonamaple.bsky.social · 6h

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Neon Lights Roleplay @neonlightsroleplay.bsky.social · 8h

Our very own @theleonamaple.bsky.social is raising money for The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation

Join and support here! www.twitch.tv/apochromatic...

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Leona Neelam Maple 💛🍁 (she/her) @theleonamaple.bsky.social · 6h

Send it over anyways and I'll weave in whatever I can in ways that make sense!

Leona Neelam Maple 💛🍁 (she/her) @theleonamaple.bsky.social · 9h

Hi everyone, about to go live here with the kickoff for this fundraiser
@apocunlimited.bsky.social

www.twitch.tv/apochromatic...

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Leona Neelam Maple 💛🍁 (she/her) @theleonamaple.bsky.social · 18h

I am also totally down for any other channels and communities that want to join hands to also get involved. I've just got bare bones up here but if people wanna contribute graphics or anything else to the cause, feel free.

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Leona Neelam Maple 💛🍁 (she/her) @theleonamaple.bsky.social · 19h

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John Bultena🧙‍♂️🔮 Professor of TTRPGs @onlyplaywizards.com · 21h

Met @kristinquip.bsky.social at @orcacon.bsky.social earlier this year. Super cool person. Very enthusiastic. Was up to learn about ALL THE GAMES.

Was chatting with her back in June. I'm at a loss for words.

Much love to her loved ones.

Leona Neelam Maple 💛🍁 (she/her) @theleonamaple.bsky.social · 6d

Rest in peace, @kristinquip.bsky.social. I barely got to know you and roll dice with you. You were taken too early. But I just know you were amazing. I will fundraise for multiple myeloma in your memory.

www.debaptiste.com/obituary/kri...

Obituary for Kristin Alana Smith at DeBaptiste Funeral Homes, Inc. - West Chester

Our beloved, Kristin Alana Smith, transitioned to be with the Lord on September 15, 2025, at the age of 42 in Renton, Washington. As the youngest daughter of the late Dr. Clauszell and Anne W. Smith o...

www.debaptiste.com

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Leona Neelam Maple 💛🍁 (she/her) @theleonamaple.bsky.social · 19h

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Glaiza @classicalglaiza.com · 21h

@theleonamaple.bsky.social, while working with multiple communities has started a fundraiser in her honor. Please consider giving and sharing if you can.

Leona Neelam Maple 💛🍁 (she/her) @theleonamaple.bsky.social · 22h

Hi everyone, the fundraiser is live here: tilt.fyi/EDYtxn82Gu

Kristin passed away on September 15. She was a part of the TTRPG community and a published author. She was an advocate for multiple myeloma awareness. This campaign is a joint effort between multiple communities in her memory.

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Leona Neelam Maple 💛🍁 (she/her) @theleonamaple.bsky.social · 22h

You will also see this fundraiser over on @cdncapamerica.bsky.social 's channel, Would Be Heroes.

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Leona Neelam Maple 💛🍁 (she/her) @theleonamaple.bsky.social · 22h

I will be live on @apocunlimited.bsky.social tomorrow at 11am PT with my partner Paul for our usual weekly livestream (we're playing Abyssus) but we will be using part of that time to talk about Kristin and also hopefully fundraise for the cause.

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Leona Neelam Maple 💛🍁 (she/her) @theleonamaple.bsky.social · 22h

Hi everyone, the fundraiser is live here: tilt.fyi/EDYtxn82Gu

Kristin passed away on September 15. She was a part of the TTRPG community and a published author. She was an advocate for multiple myeloma awareness. This campaign is a joint effort between multiple communities in her memory.

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Leona Neelam Maple 💛🍁 (she/her) @theleonamaple.bsky.social · 1d

This reminded me to pull out my vitamin D supplements, thank you

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Leona Neelam Maple 💛🍁 (she/her) @theleonamaple.bsky.social · 1d

A visual representation of me trying to give my brain dopamine and get it to work.

a red car with a license plate that says 3h098y

Alt: a man walks out, kicks his car on the bumper and the whole car falls apart in response, including doors, side panels, and more

media.tenor.com

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Leona Neelam Maple 💛🍁 (she/her) @theleonamaple.bsky.social · 1d

The weather changed significantly here in Metro Vancouver and my brain is nooooot a fan. Struggle bus season is here.

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Candace the Magnificent 🔜 PAXU @thecandacemarie.bsky.social · 10d

Bree told me about her experiences, which she’s warred over saying publicly for some time. I believe them.

Many of you have heard disparaging remarks about Bree from Noir. I highly suggest you rethink and reflect given this information. This is a terrible way to treat someone, let alone a friend.

Count Breeedo🩸🔜 PAX U @breeedo.bsky.social · 10d

I fucking hate this so much. I hate this so fucking much, but I can't continue to stay silent anymore while my integrity is continuing to be misconstrued and people keep getting hurt. This statement details my experiences while living with Noir Enigma (@/thenoirenigma) when I was homeless.

My Experience w/ Noir Enigma

01/20/2025 I’m writing about my experience with thenoirenigma, or Noir Enigma. His partner, AJ Fox (pahnita), will be included in this statement, but I want to make clear that I don’t harbor anything ...

docs.google.com

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Count Breeedo🩸🔜 PAX U @breeedo.bsky.social · 10d

I fucking hate this so much. I hate this so fucking much, but I can't continue to stay silent anymore while my integrity is continuing to be misconstrued and people keep getting hurt. This statement details my experiences while living with Noir Enigma (@/thenoirenigma) when I was homeless.

My Experience w/ Noir Enigma

01/20/2025 I’m writing about my experience with thenoirenigma, or Noir Enigma. His partner, AJ Fox (pahnita), will be included in this statement, but I want to make clear that I don’t harbor anything ...

docs.google.com

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Noordin Ali Kadir @werewolffeels.bsky.social · 6d

Fun fact: it’s Islamic History Month in Canada!

Less fun fact: many provincial governments are trying to call Arabic the language of terrorists again. All while anti-immigrant and racist dogwhistling is increasing all over the country.

It’s been pretty shit, if I were to be honest.

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Leona Neelam Maple 💛🍁 (she/her) @theleonamaple.bsky.social · 2d

I've realized I don't actually hate autumn and winter. I don't even hate rain - but I hate the cold. I hate feeling cold, I hate how biting it is.

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🌈Dr. Franken Frizzle 🎃 @swilua.bsky.social · 5d

I love students so much

On this day
7 years ago
Kerry
Oct 11, 2018
*student giving presentation on her work on a wildlife rescue team*
Student: manatees are really dangerous because they weigh 1000 pounds and lose all awareness of their surroundings when mating

Other student: *under breath* oh wow same

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Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 5d

Can’t stop thinking about the fact that RFK Jr just fired the group who were responsible for connecting the initial dots during the HIV/AIDS pandemic.

These are vital roles that save lives.

David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 5d

Among many others at the CDC, the Trump regime laid off the staff of the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

“The publication’s storied history includes a June 1981 report that five previously healthy gay men were treated for an unusual pneumonia — the first hint of the AIDS epidemic.”

Trump Administration Lays Off Dozens of C.D.C. Officials

www.nytimes.com

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Aaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 6d

My first thought was “wow I hope this guy didn’t give out his name because he could absolutely be charged” and yup, he is correct to stay anonymous.

This man’s account is shocking. His neighbors’ situation is shocking. The entire Chicago raid is shocking.

On the other side was a mom and her 7-year-old daughter, pleading for his help.
"I wasn't planning on letting her stay, but I didn't know what the hell was going on," the man said of his Venezuelan migrant neighbors. But he quickly relented. The little girl was inconsolable and hid under his bed.
"I didn't want them to take her," said the man, who didn't want to be named because he fears he'll be targeted by federal authorities for his actions.
"I gave her my bedroom, and I just told her,
'Just stay there. Don't open, don't, shh, just stay quiet," he recalled telling the mom and daughter as he choked back tears.

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Lucca (🏳️‍⚧️Aunt Tifa👊) @spookalucca.games · 17d

hi everyone! you know i don't normally ask for money (esp. for myself), but i have a friend in great need here in Vancouver who needs help.

my friend Ryah, who is a trans woman and immigrant from mexico, needs help with medical expenses to get diagnosed so she can get better and support herself.

Donate to Ryah needs your help!, organized by Spooka Lucca

Hello, my name is Lucca, aka SpookaLucca, and I am raising funds for my friend Ryah, who is really … Spooka Lucca needs your support for Ryah needs your help!

www.gofundme.com

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Leona Neelam Maple 💛🍁 (she/her) @theleonamaple.bsky.social · 5d

It is 2:30 in the morning and I just remembered ochazuke exists and I need to not put on a pot of rice this instant - or do I?

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Leona Neelam Maple 💛🍁 (she/her) @theleonamaple.bsky.social · 6d

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