JohnG (aka Gronk)
@toymaker.bsky.social
Grizzled ancient videogame generalist artist/tech-artist, specializing in VFX, UX, and data-driven systems design. I also run a small TTRPG Studio @hackshackgames.bsky.social
Kim's been doing a marathon of daily crochet streams on Twitch, teaching a new pattern each day from her holiday advent calendar, and making a ton of new friends on the platform.
Check out the roster of free patterns, and join in as she spins a yarn, or thirty!
Check out the roster of free patterns, and join in as she spins a yarn, or thirty!
I will be launching my Twitch channel tomorrow with my mystery crochet-along. I will be sharing and working through one of my free winter patterns each day at noon PST. I would be thrilled if any of you would join me.
www.twitch.tv/shinycastlec...
www.twitch.tv/shinycastlec...
December 16, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Kim's been doing a marathon of daily crochet streams on Twitch, teaching a new pattern each day from her holiday advent calendar, and making a ton of new friends on the platform.
Check out the roster of free patterns, and join in as she spins a yarn, or thirty!
Check out the roster of free patterns, and join in as she spins a yarn, or thirty!
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The selfish, cruel, entitled, garbage parents who hurt their children so badly, it's less painful for us to have no parents at all than it is to keep them in our lives and allow them to keep hurting us are the REAL victims, you see. 🙄
Welcome to the pissed-off parent pushback: After years of therapists and others encouraging adult children to cut ties with families they deem harmful or “toxic,” estranged parents are speaking out on.wsj.com/4s49U52
These Moms Are Done Being ‘Doormats’ for Their Estranged Children
Parents publicly blast their adult offspring for cutting them off, drawing tens of thousands of online followers.
on.wsj.com
December 16, 2025 at 7:34 PM
The selfish, cruel, entitled, garbage parents who hurt their children so badly, it's less painful for us to have no parents at all than it is to keep them in our lives and allow them to keep hurting us are the REAL victims, you see. 🙄
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Great mail day on Friday-
Look who just got a copy of her upcoming book!
You'll be able to get your copy in March, but we got an advance copy for the holidays:
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/767078...
@dndbeyond.com @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social
Look who just got a copy of her upcoming book!
You'll be able to get your copy in March, but we got an advance copy for the holidays:
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/767078...
@dndbeyond.com @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social
December 15, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Great mail day on Friday-
Look who just got a copy of her upcoming book!
You'll be able to get your copy in March, but we got an advance copy for the holidays:
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/767078...
@dndbeyond.com @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social
Look who just got a copy of her upcoming book!
You'll be able to get your copy in March, but we got an advance copy for the holidays:
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/767078...
@dndbeyond.com @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social
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These betting sites are really getting out of hand.
December 12, 2025 at 12:27 AM
These betting sites are really getting out of hand.
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Lord help me I'm going in
December 10, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Lord help me I'm going in
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The moon has been blasted out of orbit once again as the Space: 1999 RPG lands on digital shelves.
Moonbase Alpha returns: Space: 1999 Core Rulebook is out now
The Space: 1999 roleplaying game is out now. Modiphius brings the cult classic sci-fi series to the tabletop using the 2d20 system.
www.geeknative.com
December 11, 2025 at 3:47 PM
The moon has been blasted out of orbit once again as the Space: 1999 RPG lands on digital shelves.
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I honestly don't know how I feel about DC Vertigo coming back.
Not butterflies-on-a-first-date nerves, more like visiting-the-inlaws-for-the-holidays nerves. I hope it's awesome and just like how it *could* be, but Doubt is just sitting on my shoulder in a torn shirt smoking a clove cigarette.
Not butterflies-on-a-first-date nerves, more like visiting-the-inlaws-for-the-holidays nerves. I hope it's awesome and just like how it *could* be, but Doubt is just sitting on my shoulder in a torn shirt smoking a clove cigarette.
We're Back | DC Vertigo
YouTube video by DC
www.youtube.com
December 9, 2025 at 5:30 PM
I honestly don't know how I feel about DC Vertigo coming back.
Not butterflies-on-a-first-date nerves, more like visiting-the-inlaws-for-the-holidays nerves. I hope it's awesome and just like how it *could* be, but Doubt is just sitting on my shoulder in a torn shirt smoking a clove cigarette.
Not butterflies-on-a-first-date nerves, more like visiting-the-inlaws-for-the-holidays nerves. I hope it's awesome and just like how it *could* be, but Doubt is just sitting on my shoulder in a torn shirt smoking a clove cigarette.
I'm in this picture and don't like it.
can't stop watching this clip of a tesla Optimus teleoperator taking his headset off before properly logging out the robot
December 9, 2025 at 3:33 AM
I'm in this picture and don't like it.
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Supreme Court Strips Samus Aran of All Previous Suit Power-Ups in 6-3 Ruling
hard-drive.net/supreme-cour...
hard-drive.net/supreme-cour...
Supreme Court Strips Samus Aran of All Previous Suit Power-Ups in 6-3 Ruling - Hard Drive
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court ruled on Friday that bounty hunter Samus Aran must surrender all suit power-ups prior to the start... Read the full masterpiece
hard-drive.net
November 24, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Supreme Court Strips Samus Aran of All Previous Suit Power-Ups in 6-3 Ruling
hard-drive.net/supreme-cour...
hard-drive.net/supreme-cour...
Warriors, come out to plaaay.
Every Gang From “The Warriors” Ranked by Our Conservative Uncle’s Fear of the City
We don’t know if this is early onset dementia, rampant alcoholism, or just stupidity—it’s hard to tell with uncles. Nevertheless, here’s every street gang from “The Warriors” ranked by how dangerous o...
thehardtimes.net
November 23, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Warriors, come out to plaaay.
Some of the original devs involved in this. Glad they get to revisit something they put a lot of love and time into, that's a rare opportunity.
Now that the launch of Guild Wars 2: Visions of Eternity is out the way, ArenaNet has just announced Guild Wars Reforged; a new package of the original game, with some updates and improvements.
ArenaNet announce 'Guild Wars Reforged'
Now that the launch of Guild Wars 2: Visions of Eternity is out the way, ArenaNet has just announced Guild Wars Reforged; a new package of the original game, with some updates and improvements.
www.geeknative.com
November 22, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Some of the original devs involved in this. Glad they get to revisit something they put a lot of love and time into, that's a rare opportunity.
After almost 50 years of playing and making games, there are reasons why I still don't call myself a "gamer".
Mostly because of the people who do.
Mostly because of the people who do.
November 16, 2025 at 9:26 PM
After almost 50 years of playing and making games, there are reasons why I still don't call myself a "gamer".
Mostly because of the people who do.
Mostly because of the people who do.
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✨ FREE CROCHET PATTERN ✨
I just released another NO-SEW crochet pattern — and it’s totally FREE!
It works up super fast, making it an ideal last-minute holiday gift or stocking stuffer.
The beaded option makes it a great fidget too!
www.patreon.com/posts/patter...
I just released another NO-SEW crochet pattern — and it’s totally FREE!
It works up super fast, making it an ideal last-minute holiday gift or stocking stuffer.
The beaded option makes it a great fidget too!
www.patreon.com/posts/patter...
Pattern Release: Crochet Mushroom Lip-Balm Holder | Shiny Castle
Get more from Shiny Castle on Patreon
www.patreon.com
November 16, 2025 at 6:50 PM
✨ FREE CROCHET PATTERN ✨
I just released another NO-SEW crochet pattern — and it’s totally FREE!
It works up super fast, making it an ideal last-minute holiday gift or stocking stuffer.
The beaded option makes it a great fidget too!
www.patreon.com/posts/patter...
I just released another NO-SEW crochet pattern — and it’s totally FREE!
It works up super fast, making it an ideal last-minute holiday gift or stocking stuffer.
The beaded option makes it a great fidget too!
www.patreon.com/posts/patter...
Hey fam, wake up. New inflatable protest costume just dropped.
November 15, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Hey fam, wake up. New inflatable protest costume just dropped.
I'd like to order 10,000 more of this please.
So this little stage show they're doing rules and it's wildly surreal to witness in a mall.
November 15, 2025 at 7:36 PM
I'd like to order 10,000 more of this please.
Oh joy.
We've been noticing more and more meats especially that are entirely "off" even the same day we buy them. Specifically Kroger brand Heritage Farms chicken, and Costco's bulk chicken bags.
After multiple bad batches, not buying either anymore. Expect this will only get worse.
We've been noticing more and more meats especially that are entirely "off" even the same day we buy them. Specifically Kroger brand Heritage Farms chicken, and Costco's bulk chicken bags.
After multiple bad batches, not buying either anymore. Expect this will only get worse.
The bill to end the shutdown kills FDA food safety rules.
Just like public health, food safety isn’t flashy or exciting
When it’s functioning well, you barely notice it.
But it’s necessary for our survival.
Food borne illnesses have been on the rise & this cut will endanger lives l
Just like public health, food safety isn’t flashy or exciting
When it’s functioning well, you barely notice it.
But it’s necessary for our survival.
Food borne illnesses have been on the rise & this cut will endanger lives l
Shutdown Deal Kills Food Safety Rules
After lobbyists spent big on the Trump administration and Democratic defectors, the government funding bill cut food-contamination rules and limited ultraprocessed-food research.
www.levernews.com
November 13, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Oh joy.
We've been noticing more and more meats especially that are entirely "off" even the same day we buy them. Specifically Kroger brand Heritage Farms chicken, and Costco's bulk chicken bags.
After multiple bad batches, not buying either anymore. Expect this will only get worse.
We've been noticing more and more meats especially that are entirely "off" even the same day we buy them. Specifically Kroger brand Heritage Farms chicken, and Costco's bulk chicken bags.
After multiple bad batches, not buying either anymore. Expect this will only get worse.
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Heart returns to Seattle with five decades of spellcasting intact. Ann’s hurricane vocals, Nancy’s knife-clean riffs, Cheap Trick in tow, and a hometown arena ready to scream. Climate Pledge Arena, Nov 23, 7 pm.
Heart’s Ann and Nancy Wilson Reflect on Five Decades of Enduring Magic
See Heart with Cheap Trick at Climate Pledge Arena on Nov 23 at 7 pm.
www.thestranger.com
November 13, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Heart returns to Seattle with five decades of spellcasting intact. Ann’s hurricane vocals, Nancy’s knife-clean riffs, Cheap Trick in tow, and a hometown arena ready to scream. Climate Pledge Arena, Nov 23, 7 pm.
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Dominatrix Adds Tracking Seattle Mayoral Election Results to BDSM Repertoire: tinyurl.com/mpravv8m
November 8, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Dominatrix Adds Tracking Seattle Mayoral Election Results to BDSM Repertoire: tinyurl.com/mpravv8m
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It is easy for Senate Democrats to disabuse us of that assumption — they just have to publicly make the popular call for new leadership.
CALL NOW: Tell Your Democratic Senator It's Time for Chuck Schumer to Step Aside
indivisible.org
November 11, 2025 at 1:58 AM
It is easy for Senate Democrats to disabuse us of that assumption — they just have to publicly make the popular call for new leadership.
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The Democratic Party strategy against fighting fascism explained:
November 10, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The Democratic Party strategy against fighting fascism explained:
The only sad SAD silver lining if the Dem's cave on reopening the government tonight (other than paychecks for military and federal workers rolling again), is that Johnson's pathetic excuse for the House shutdown will be gone, and they might just get to the vote on releasing the Epstein files.
November 9, 2025 at 11:39 PM
The only sad SAD silver lining if the Dem's cave on reopening the government tonight (other than paychecks for military and federal workers rolling again), is that Johnson's pathetic excuse for the House shutdown will be gone, and they might just get to the vote on releasing the Epstein files.
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Thrilled to be joining our friends at @softrains.bsky.social to support @extralife4kids.bsky.social and the Sick Kids Hospital of Toronto!
Tune in for giveaways, donation incentives, and good ole meat swappin' 🥩💫
See you at 5PM PST!
📍Watch: twitch.tv/softrains
💸Donate: tiny.cc/sr-extralife2025
Tune in for giveaways, donation incentives, and good ole meat swappin' 🥩💫
See you at 5PM PST!
📍Watch: twitch.tv/softrains
💸Donate: tiny.cc/sr-extralife2025
November 9, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Thrilled to be joining our friends at @softrains.bsky.social to support @extralife4kids.bsky.social and the Sick Kids Hospital of Toronto!
Tune in for giveaways, donation incentives, and good ole meat swappin' 🥩💫
See you at 5PM PST!
📍Watch: twitch.tv/softrains
💸Donate: tiny.cc/sr-extralife2025
Tune in for giveaways, donation incentives, and good ole meat swappin' 🥩💫
See you at 5PM PST!
📍Watch: twitch.tv/softrains
💸Donate: tiny.cc/sr-extralife2025
Hey fam, new face mask horror franchise just dropped.
I’m going to the normal face store, you guys need anything?
November 9, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Hey fam, new face mask horror franchise just dropped.