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Clarissa Grunwald
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Full time librarian, sometime writer, recovering theater kid of the pit orchestra variety. I also like TTRPGs. https://clarissagrunwald.wordpress.com
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I'm sorry, Charlie Brown, I'm afraid I cannot do that
wiswell.bsky.social John Wiswell @wiswell.bsky.social · 11h
You Are Men, And While There Are Men, There Can Be No Peace, Charlie Brown
matociquala.bsky.social Elizabeth Bear @matociquala.bsky.social · 16h
What does an eight thousand pound mako shark with a brain the size of a flathead V8 engine and no natural predators think about, Charlie Brown?
November 24, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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“When a patient or family member abuses me, the first question some nurse administrators ask is not “Are you okay?” but “What did you do to cause it? What could you have done to stop it?” As if the violence is our fault. As if we are the ones who need correcting.”
November 23, 2025 at 11:40 PM
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Successfully played orchestra concert without either hand quitting on me midway. Huge win for stretching.
November 24, 2025 at 12:35 AM
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with alt text, because everyone deserves a good cry.

come over.
We Have Enough Dead Friends by LENA OLEANDERSON Come over. The doors are open, my flat's a mess and so is my heart but the doors are always open. Come over. I will make soup, probably from frozen but the important thing is we will both eat. You don't have to be dying, but if you are, or you feel like you are, or if living's been hard, call me, and I will show up. It doesn't have to be that bad, it doesn't have to be bad at all, but if it is, please call. Do you want me to do the groceries? Do you want me to mop the floors? Do you need to be held; you don't have to be dying to be held. If you want me to be there, I want to. I'm on the bathroom floor again, and breathing is hard, and eating's been hard, and sleeping, the world is a laden thing rolling around on my chest lately. Just being alive is heavy tonight, but we have enough dead friends. Come over.
July 15, 2025 at 11:21 PM
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Today is the day to repost this meme about International Men's Day, one of the most unironically wholesome memes that has ever been made.

Shoutout to all my fellow champs, chiefs, and kings. ✊
Nerdy kid at keyboard: Hi guys, I've noticed that it is International Men's Day today, and I'm confused. Why do we need a day to talk about men? We're not a marginalised group like women, queer people, or people of colour. The media is already full of stories about men. Big buff shirtless dude at keyboard: I'm glad you asked, champ. Whatever your view on men's place in society, it's still true that we face a lot of issues - like social isolation, risk of suicide, health problems, and attitudes towards sex and child rearing. Having a day to talk about those doesn't take away from anyone else's problems. In fact, having a day to talk about them helps us be more mindful, and listen better at other times. Second shirtless buff dude on a couch at his laptop: The chief here is really on to something. I want to echo what he said, and also point out that the idea we should remain silent about our problems actually contributes to a lot of our issues. We are human beings, with human needs. Seeking mutual support and understanding isn't the same thing as placing a burden on others. Especially if we're providing it for each other. Third buff dude at his laptop: Right on, my fellow kings. We've inherited a social legacy of competition and division, and a lot of what makes a man in our era is under question. IMD is a chance for us to examine and rethink what we are together, and build the bonds of solidarity and support that will make a better way possible - like in this meme. Because in our hearts, we're all curious kids and buff guys on keyboards.
November 19, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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D66 Things Guards Say When You Pass A Stealth Check (Fantasy)
This is a D66 table which is too long to fit into the alt text. It's 36 different things a Guard might say when you pass a stealth check. Here's a selection, anyway: “Huh. Guess it must have been the wind.” “Blimey, the size of the size of the rats ‘round here!” “I must be tired.” “Don’t bother. This place makes all sorts of weird noises.” “You’re hearing things! You ought to lay off the whiskey.” “Guess it was nothing.” “I’m going to pretend I didn’t hear that.” “Go on, get out of here!” “I’m not checking it. You check it.” “Come on, who’d try to sneak in here?” “Ugh. I hate this job.” “Any more noises like that and I’ll be forced to stand up and take a look.” “I don’t feel like getting shanked in the ribs tonight. Just let it slide.” “What you mean, ‘strange noise?’ Sounds like a perfectly normal noise to me.” “My doctor said I’m not supposed to investigate mysterious sounds after 6pm.” *aimlessly whistles a sea shanty, and dreams of their true purpose: sailing the mighty ocean* “Ohhh, my aching back! I can barely stand up straight, let alone search for intruders!” “Geoffrey? Is that you? I’ve told you not to do the hiding thing any more. It’s dangerous.” “I think someone must have left a window open somewhere.” to themselves: “Don’t be scared. Shh. There’s no such thing as ghosts.” “Probably just a harmless drunk. They kip in here sometimes.” “Hey, your shift’s over! It’s my time to guard. Let me have this, Sylvia.” reading aloud, weeping: “Dear Erik. I am very sorry, but I must leave you. I’ve found a new lover. He wants to start a family. I can’t wait for your promotion any longer.” “No, no: my grandfather told me about a time he investigated a nearby disruption. I’m not going to make the same mistake.”
November 19, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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It feels almost insulting to describe a thoughtful, carefully-written memoir about a difficult and under-discussed topic (queer partner abuse) as "super readable" but, it is. It's all of those things. #booksky
Cover of "In the Dream House" by Carmen Maria Machado.
November 15, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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This is so sad. She used her skill with words to make the world a little better.
mskellymhayes.bsky.social Puff the Magic Hater @mskellymhayes.bsky.social · 9d
So saddened by the news that we have lost Alice Wong. It was an honor to know her and learn from her. May the lessons she shared continue to guide us for years to come.
Photo of Alice Wong, an Asian American disabled woman in a power chair. She is wearing an orange and black tiger-striped sweater, black pants, a bold red lip color, and a trach at her neck. In the background is a gray cement wall with greenery. (Photo credit: Eddie Hernandez Photography) This is Alice’s friend Sandy Ho, posting. Per Alice’s wishes, this message is being shared at the time of her passing. Hi everyone, it looks like I ran out of time. I have so many dreams that I wanted to fulfill and plans to create new stories for you. There are a few in progress that might come to fruition in a few years if things work out. I did not ever imagine I would live to this age and end up a writer, editor, activist, and more. As a kid riddled with insecurity and internalized ableism, I could not see a path forward. It was thanks to friendships and some great teachers who believed in me that I was able to fight my way out of miserable situations into a place where I finally felt comfortable in my skin. We need more stories about us and our culture. You all, we all, deserve the everything and more in such a hostile, ableist environment. Our wisdom is incisive and unflinching. I'm honored to be your ancestor and believe disabled oracles like us will light the way to the future. Don't let the bastards grind you down. I love you all.
November 15, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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Made one-page TTRPGs with my class! They're pretty neat.
A display table showcasing a number of one-page ttrpgs
November 12, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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Finished this one while working at the polls Tuesday. At its best, it's nightmarish, unreliably narrated, weird in the best way. But certain quirks of the writing style didn't quite agree with me...it may have benefitted from a final editing pass. Overall, 3.5/5 #booksky
The cover of "Midnight Rooms" by Donyae Coles, depicting a young black woman in a green dress holding a fawn and a teacup. Butterflies emerge from the teacup.
November 10, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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There's a Terry Pratchett quote that goes, "Sin...is treating people like things. Including yourself." I think about that quote all the time.
November 8, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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UPDATE: Reached out to the Rev. Hannah Kardon, a United Methodist minister who was there that day and has been active in religious demonstrations at Broadview.

“They are making it clear that they are scared of prayer … it speaks the truth that what they are doing in that building is evil.”
They are making it clear that they are scared of prayer and all the diverse faith witness that has been at Broadview because it is powerful - it speaks the truth that what they are doing in that building is evil. But we will not stop until the evil stops. They have stolen our neighbors, they cannot steal our love and prayers for their return.
November 8, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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As always, lots of great shows happening, but I just have to self-promo the one I'm involved with (I wrote a 10 minute play and it's getting performed next weekend!) #lancaster #theater
November 2, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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Oh man I love this
uoylibrary.bsky.social University of York Library @uoylibrary.bsky.social · 24d
We've put this up on our big vertical screen again this year... #UoYTips
Welcome to the Morehell Use these top tips* to search YorSearch, Google Scholar, and academic databases: Trick OR Treat will find articles that mention either the word trick, or the word treat, or both. Use ‘Or’ to expand your search. Trick AND Treat will only find articles that have both words in. Use ‘And’ to focus your search. “Trick or treat” in quotation marks will only find articles with the specific phrase ‘trick or treat’ in. Use phrase searching for far fewer results, but far greater relevancy. Trick NOT treat will only find articles that contain the word ‘trick’, but not the word ‘treat’ – great when e.g. you’re doing research on magic and don’t want any results about Halloween… *Librarians call this BOOOOOOlean logic
October 31, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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Utah used to be a model for housing first, it is infuriating how far we have fallen
brian-goldstone.bsky.social Brian Goldstone @brian-goldstone.bsky.social · 26d
Under Trump, the draconian future of homelessness policy is coming into focus: mass internment. Utah is building a 16-acre site to detain up to 1,300 homeless people inside locked "accountability centers." This is profoundly alarming.

Vital reporting from @ellenbarry.bsky.social and Jason DeParle:
In Utah, Trump’s Vision for Homelessness Begins to Take Shape
www.nytimes.com
October 30, 2025 at 2:39 AM
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Aasimar/Tiefling is always going to be the most dynamic of duos. I don't even think it's a religious symbology thing, tho it might have something to do with the fact that their players are prolly working something out
October 30, 2025 at 2:37 AM
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Mike Johnson is in a long-term relationship with the Men in Black brain wiper
atrupar.com Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 26d
Q: Just last week a minister was shot directly in the face with a pepper round by a DHS agent that left his face bloodied. Are you concerned that this is a religious freedom issue?

MIKE JOHNSON: I can't comment on any of those instances. I haven't seen or heard any of those videos
October 29, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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The Mamdani's aunt thing is so dumb I feel dumb for engaging with it but some ppl seem to think he was describing a nonrelative. & yes, lots of people do that and it's normal. But he was talking about a 2nd cousin. Whens the last time u heard someone say, 'my 2nd cousin'? Everyone calls them aunts.
October 29, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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More links in the thread
olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social · 27d
The government of Jamaica has set up a portal for contributing to official relief efforts. I will update this thread if anything analogous opens up for Haiti, Cuba, or the DR

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Support Jamaica
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October 29, 2025 at 12:59 AM
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The German company that makes the mechanical ladder used in the Louvre heist has used the image to advertise, with the text 'When you need to move fast'

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Image of the mechanical ladder outside the Louvre Text below says WENN'S MAL WIEDER SCHNELL GEHEN MUSS (When you need to move fast) Underneath is more German text which translates as "The Böcker Agilo transports your treasures weighing up to 400kg at 42m/min - quiet as a whisper."
October 24, 2025 at 8:27 AM
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I am bad at social media because I don't like hurting people's feelings but I also almost exclusively have thoughts that would hurt people's feelings
October 21, 2025 at 1:47 AM
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Also, look, I hate to post hate about local theater, but whoever it was at the Fulton theatre deciding that Hyde's part in Confrontation should be pre-recorded and played as a video on the backdrop screen...Dishonor upon you
October 12, 2025 at 2:51 AM
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Jekyll and Hyde the musical is all about duality: good (Frank Wildhorn's melodies) vs. evil (Frank Wildhorn's lyrics).
October 12, 2025 at 2:43 AM
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My wealthiest friend has a mortgage
A headline from the NYTimes's DealBook newsletter reading "Your wealthiest friend has a private concierge"
October 6, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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This from @govpritzker.illinois.gov on @cnn.com
October 5, 2025 at 2:34 PM