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Damiana Swan
@damianaswan.bsky.social
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Artist, photographer, editor, writer, goddess of administrative organization and amaretto. Joyous partner in crime with Satyros Brucato, aka That Damn Mage Guy. She/they. #Resist #BLM #ProtectTransPeople https://linktr.ee/damianaswan
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It took the little female who mostly hangs out when I'm out in the garden less than 5 minutes to figure out they were there.
A female hummingbird testing out the brand new feeder hung from the edge of the deck above a raised garden bed filled with tomato plants that are done for the year.
November 29, 2025 at 11:42 PM
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Okay this all came out SO well but now I'm having to spend 10 minutes digesting in between bites of cheesecake because OMG I am so full.
A pan of smoked macaroni and cheese A smoked pork loin on a plate, with a pan of smoked macaroni and cheese in the background A plate filled with Thanksgiving dinner - mashed potatoes and gravy, macaroni and cheese, cranberry sauce, green beans, a slice of smoked pork loin with more gravy, and a gluten free brioche dinner roll A pumpkin cheesecake with a slice cut out of it; the slice is in a plate in the foreground. There is a dollop of whipped cream on the slice of cheesecake, and a bowl with more whipped cream next to the plate.
November 28, 2025 at 5:08 AM
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A smoker with a pork roast on the middle rack, and several thick pork chops on the two upper racks. All have a nice rich color from having a dry rub followed by a wet rub applied two days ago.
November 27, 2025 at 10:58 PM
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You just died. The 6th picture in your phone gallery is what killed you.

Clearly I died of acute adorableness.
A white and tabby cat curled up in a basket. He's smiling in his sleep.
November 27, 2025 at 5:06 AM
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I might argue that my boy Fionn was loveliest of all, but honestly all cats are beautiful, right?
A striking white and grey cat with luxurious long fur and deep blue eyes
November 22, 2025 at 12:19 AM
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It's probably not that far off, TBH.
A "dot density map" showing the 2024 US voting patterns with red and blue dots whose sizes vary according to how many voters they represent.
November 14, 2025 at 4:57 AM
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Pixel likes to come sleep in the basket next to my desk.
A white and tabby cat curled up for a nap in a basket
October 30, 2025 at 4:16 AM
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Because at this point they're only secondarily phones; they're really computers that fit in your pocket. (And they're only large in comparison to the little flip phones, really.)
An image of four large, bulky cordless phones from the 1980s
October 30, 2025 at 2:22 AM
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This is Hex. For obvious reasons.
A black cat with enchanting eyes, gazing at you adoringly.
October 27, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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I, uh... seem to have missed that milestone. This is my husband (photo by me).
A man with long curly hair playing a 5-string bass
October 24, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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What a marvelous cat!

Although to be fair, I have a Pixel and you do not.
A smiling white and tabby short hair cat asleep in a basket
October 23, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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Sometimes block lists just make you happy.
"User Blocked by "Right wing propaganda and their followers"
October 17, 2025 at 10:07 PM
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This is him as a baby.
A black kitten around 3 months old, with serious green eyes and more than the usual number of toes.
October 10, 2025 at 4:27 AM
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Okay I had to go find the pics from my most recent sweet (gluten free!) focaccia.
Gluten free focaccia with roasted pecans and a brown sugar cinnamon syrup Gluten free focaccia with roasted pecans and a brown sugar cinnamon syrup, cut to show the crumb
September 13, 2025 at 10:21 PM
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"You cannot fight fascism by supporting "only some" fascist policies. Nor can you fight fascism by going along with sacrificing "only some" vulnerable people. That's actually kind of the opposite of fighting fascism."
August 29, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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cat(s)
A long haired tabby girl cat snuggling on top of a (much larger) short haired black boy cat. He's buried his nose in her ruff.
August 14, 2025 at 4:39 AM
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Today this boy had his first witnessed deliberate button press - he asked for a Treat, which resulted in all four cats getting treats. It's taken months, but this is going to be worth it!

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A white and tabby short hair cat lying curled up, showing his belly, on a lounge chair. He's smiling in his sleep.
August 10, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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Cupid is 14 1/2 now and would be the smallest cat in the house if it wasn't for Marigold, who looks like a Maine Coon but weighs maybe 5lbs.
A 14 year old male Ragdoll stretched out on the floor, proving that not all of them are giant marshmallow floofs. He weighs less than 10lbs.
July 30, 2025 at 4:06 AM
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Here's what it currently says:
A snip of the current view of the document linked above: "Despite the glaring failures in journalistic ethics and standards of accurate reporting, Defendants Dow Jones and News Corp - at the direction of Defendants Murdoch and Thomson - published to the world the false, defamatory, and malignant statements authored by Defendants Safdar and Palazzolo. Hundreds of millions of people have already viewed the false and defamatory statements published by Defendants. And given the timing of the Defendants' article, which shows their malicious intent behind it, the overwhelming financial and reputational harm suffered by President Trump will continue to multiply."
July 19, 2025 at 12:05 AM
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This is my boy Hex. He actually has two thumbs on each front paw, plus thumbs on each of his back paws.
A black cat is lounging in a basket. His front paws, each with an extra thumb, are draped over the edge.
July 17, 2025 at 5:28 AM
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A quote post of photos of (quite awful) "cheese fries you can get at soccer stadiums in the U.K." reading "Hello, 911?" followed by a post from the Endless Screaming account reading "AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH".
July 5, 2025 at 11:42 PM
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Okay, but also Only Lovers Left Alive (which granted is more of a cult classic, but still)

Tell me you wouldn't happily join that snuggle.
Tom Hiddleston and Tilda Swinton in Only Lovers Left Alive. He is standing behind her with his arms wrapped around her waist, gently nuzzling her neck. They're both smiling with their eyes closed.
July 3, 2025 at 2:23 AM
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This came across my feed a couple days ago. It seems to have worked, at least for now.
Instructions on how to turn off Google Gemini and also Google Assistant in a mobile phone.
June 24, 2025 at 10:47 PM
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This is our boy Hex when he was a baby. He's three years old now, and massive, and incredibly sweet.
A black kitten with extra toes says hi
June 20, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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This is my current pair.
Canvas shoes painted with a vivid scene of trees silhouetted against a sunset.
May 31, 2025 at 1:15 AM