Laura Wally
@akawally.bsky.social
Professional book person. Curious human. Artist. Intersectional feminist. Filthy socialist. Game master. Plant dad. Weird Aunt. Podcaster (Content Warning:The Podcast). Jack of all trades. Fat and dangerous. She/They https://linktr.ee/akawally
Just finished Cinder House by @freyamarske.bsky.social and I'm blown away by the writing - it is rich with a lush, almost desperate and sensual yearning. Incredible prose that resonated all the way to my floorboards!
November 8, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Just finished Cinder House by @freyamarske.bsky.social and I'm blown away by the writing - it is rich with a lush, almost desperate and sensual yearning. Incredible prose that resonated all the way to my floorboards!
I think the best way to recognize Cheney's death is to walk around with a pocket full of bird shot and just throw a handful at every republican you run into.
November 4, 2025 at 10:23 PM
I think the best way to recognize Cheney's death is to walk around with a pocket full of bird shot and just throw a handful at every republican you run into.
Has anyone created a trickster god Warlock patron based on @samreich.bsky.social yet or do I have to do it?
November 2, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Has anyone created a trickster god Warlock patron based on @samreich.bsky.social yet or do I have to do it?
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NEW EPISODE! Back from hiatus with a book club episode! content-warning-the-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/an-...
An Invitation to Play with Dr. Brenton Buchanan | Content Warning: The Podcast
Wally is joined by returning guest, Dr. Brenton Buchanan, to discuss Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin - vulnerability, friendship, communication, and video games as a surrogate fo...
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September 17, 2025 at 2:31 AM
NEW EPISODE! Back from hiatus with a book club episode! content-warning-the-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/an-...
Every year I buy one piece from the Senior Art Show that we host in the library. This year I bought this adorable puffer fish that I thought I might be able to use to water plants AND I WAS RIGHT!!! IT'S SO CUTE!
May 14, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Every year I buy one piece from the Senior Art Show that we host in the library. This year I bought this adorable puffer fish that I thought I might be able to use to water plants AND I WAS RIGHT!!! IT'S SO CUTE!
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Becky made a bunch of custom friendship bracelets, and this is the one she made for me. So proud that this is my brand!
March 28, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Becky made a bunch of custom friendship bracelets, and this is the one she made for me. So proud that this is my brand!
Also, here is the finished lemoncurd, blueberry bakewell tart. All ready for d&d tonight!
March 21, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Also, here is the finished lemoncurd, blueberry bakewell tart. All ready for d&d tonight!
Mole paste done! I'm weirdly sore, but the taste is so complex it's worth it🤤
March 21, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Mole paste done! I'm weirdly sore, but the taste is so complex it's worth it🤤
A video of almost all the ingredients of the mole in process. Some veggie is stock used for blending and then the Mexican chocolate and sugar are added at the end.
March 21, 2025 at 6:46 AM
A video of almost all the ingredients of the mole in process. Some veggie is stock used for blending and then the Mexican chocolate and sugar are added at the end.
Gluten free soda bread! I should have covered it in foil earlier, but given my purpose, a little extra browning should be alright. #glutenfree
March 18, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Gluten free soda bread! I should have covered it in foil earlier, but given my purpose, a little extra browning should be alright. #glutenfree
New sticker/ shirt design just dropped! Happy Ides of March! #sicsempertyrannis www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/7339...
Sic Semper Tyrannis by aka-wally
Thus Always to Tyrants
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March 15, 2025 at 11:36 PM
New sticker/ shirt design just dropped! Happy Ides of March! #sicsempertyrannis www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/7339...
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1st episode in my video game mini series! I'm joined by a veteren gamer to talk storytelling, immersion, and the place video games have in our culture. And honestly a lot about #RedDeadRedemption2 content-warning-the-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/me-... #gamer #videogames #videogamehistory
Me & the Experience with Chuck McHenry | Content Warning: The Podcast
Wally is joined by Chuck McHenry to talk about his experience living as a gamer from Pong to the present day. They talk storytelling and immersion in video games as well as the place video games have ...
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March 6, 2025 at 4:17 PM
1st episode in my video game mini series! I'm joined by a veteren gamer to talk storytelling, immersion, and the place video games have in our culture. And honestly a lot about #RedDeadRedemption2 content-warning-the-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/me-... #gamer #videogames #videogamehistory
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Fun fact- the National Archives has a huge collection of scanned WWI and II posters, most of which are freely available to remix and reuse. www.archives.gov/research/sti...
Posters and Graphic Materials
We can do it! Local Identifier: 179-WP-1563; National Archives Identifier: 535413 View in National Archives Catalog A variety of subject matter and different record types can be found among the holdin...
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February 23, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Fun fact- the National Archives has a huge collection of scanned WWI and II posters, most of which are freely available to remix and reuse. www.archives.gov/research/sti...
Loving bartering! I made this hat for the pottery teacher, and he's making me a yarn bowl! Commerce can exist without capitalism ❤️
February 21, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Loving bartering! I made this hat for the pottery teacher, and he's making me a yarn bowl! Commerce can exist without capitalism ❤️
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I wish some of the biggest accounts here on Bluesky would use alt text more. It really doesn't take that much time to do.
Here's a link to a quick explainer.
www.zdnet.com/article/how-...
Here's a link to a quick explainer.
www.zdnet.com/article/how-...
How to add alt text to images on Bluesky (and why you should)
Alt text is far more important than you might think, and Bluesky makes it fairly easy for you to add it to images you post.
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February 18, 2025 at 10:54 PM
I wish some of the biggest accounts here on Bluesky would use alt text more. It really doesn't take that much time to do.
Here's a link to a quick explainer.
www.zdnet.com/article/how-...
Here's a link to a quick explainer.
www.zdnet.com/article/how-...
My library buds and I were JUST talking about the prevalence of cool sprayed edge books! I was cataloging the new @libbabray.bsky.social - omg what a gorgeous object! So cool to see the modern history of this technology. Thanks for sharing!
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Hey, what's up with books having sprayed edges these days?
LET ME TELL YOU THE STORY! I was there!
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LET ME TELL YOU THE STORY! I was there!
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February 18, 2025 at 3:32 PM
My library buds and I were JUST talking about the prevalence of cool sprayed edge books! I was cataloging the new @libbabray.bsky.social - omg what a gorgeous object! So cool to see the modern history of this technology. Thanks for sharing!
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**UPDATE** If you are in the Boise area and were planning on seeing me speak at the Pulic Library tonight, all city events have been canceled because of the storm. I'll let you know when we reschedule! Stay safe!
February 13, 2025 at 9:51 PM
**UPDATE** If you are in the Boise area and were planning on seeing me speak at the Pulic Library tonight, all city events have been canceled because of the storm. I'll let you know when we reschedule! Stay safe!
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New merch! Featuring Wally's go-to sign-off! www.teepublic.com/user/content...
February 12, 2025 at 6:01 PM
New merch! Featuring Wally's go-to sign-off! www.teepublic.com/user/content...