D.L. Diener
@dldiener.bsky.social
Prone to stay indoors, even when I actually like the outdoors. Writes stuff. Likes most people. Cares a whole hecking lot about social justice. [She/Her] Mama 🏳️🌈 Bear
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Tomorrow at the January Series in Grand Rapids, MI, @kaitlincurtice.bsky.social will speak about the power of stories. The talk will unpack how powerful stories function like living seeds, growing into trees that define who we are.
We would love to see you there. Link: calvin.edu/january-seri...
We would love to see you there. Link: calvin.edu/january-seri...
Kaitlin Curtice - Journeying with Story: Tue, Jan 20 2026, 12:30 - 1:30pm
Kaitlin Curtice will reveal how powerful stories function like living seeds, growing into trees that define who we are. An award-winning author and poet-storyteller, Kaitlin will incorporate readings ...
calvin.edu
January 19, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Tomorrow at the January Series in Grand Rapids, MI, @kaitlincurtice.bsky.social will speak about the power of stories. The talk will unpack how powerful stories function like living seeds, growing into trees that define who we are.
We would love to see you there. Link: calvin.edu/january-seri...
We would love to see you there. Link: calvin.edu/january-seri...
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Stand up, fight back.
January 24, 2026 at 8:21 PM
Stand up, fight back.
I finally did it. I deleted TikTok. I still have my FB because there are friends there that I can’t seem to connect with any other way, but I’m all team Bluesky now. Better for my brain.
January 26, 2026 at 4:46 PM
I finally did it. I deleted TikTok. I still have my FB because there are friends there that I can’t seem to connect with any other way, but I’m all team Bluesky now. Better for my brain.
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TAMI SAWYER: “Asked about his plans for MEMPHIS, Trump told a Black female reporter to ‘be quiet’ and called her ‘obnoxious’ — the National Guard isn’t coming to beautify, they’re coming to occupy… 36% of Memphis kids live in poverty. What we’re asking for is opportunity.”
September 23, 2025 at 11:14 PM
TAMI SAWYER: “Asked about his plans for MEMPHIS, Trump told a Black female reporter to ‘be quiet’ and called her ‘obnoxious’ — the National Guard isn’t coming to beautify, they’re coming to occupy… 36% of Memphis kids live in poverty. What we’re asking for is opportunity.”
Interviewed for a job today. It’d be the first “real” job I’ve had in ages. Feels good, feels a little intimidating, and pretty exciting. Even if it doesn’t work out.
Feels like putting something positive out into the world amidst so much chaos.
Feels like putting something positive out into the world amidst so much chaos.
April 4, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Interviewed for a job today. It’d be the first “real” job I’ve had in ages. Feels good, feels a little intimidating, and pretty exciting. Even if it doesn’t work out.
Feels like putting something positive out into the world amidst so much chaos.
Feels like putting something positive out into the world amidst so much chaos.
Asking for a friend (me). Long road trip ahead. Only reliable car I can take is my spouse’s Tesla. Have purchased pride gear that can be affixed to said car. How the hell do I let people know I am not ok w/ M**k? I can’t drive my prius, it’ll break down. Thoughts? Help, please.
March 30, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Asking for a friend (me). Long road trip ahead. Only reliable car I can take is my spouse’s Tesla. Have purchased pride gear that can be affixed to said car. How the hell do I let people know I am not ok w/ M**k? I can’t drive my prius, it’ll break down. Thoughts? Help, please.
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As an indie publisher and creator, monthly subscribers have a massive impact on our growth. I’m not trying to get rich off of y’all. I’m trying to do big things in an expensive industry. Help me make change for Black & brown authors. Subscribe for just $5 or $12. ❤️❤️
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March 16, 2025 at 12:35 AM
As an indie publisher and creator, monthly subscribers have a massive impact on our growth. I’m not trying to get rich off of y’all. I’m trying to do big things in an expensive industry. Help me make change for Black & brown authors. Subscribe for just $5 or $12. ❤️❤️
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Going to Chicago on Saturday for St. Pat's festivities? Stop by The Kimpton Gray Hotel from 2-7 PM. I'll be signing copies of SECRET SPARK & IT'S A FABULOUS LIFE at The Last Chapter Chicago pop-up. Meet other awesome authors too! Irish step dancing available upon request. ☘️
#Booksky #Romancelandia
#Booksky #Romancelandia
March 10, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Going to Chicago on Saturday for St. Pat's festivities? Stop by The Kimpton Gray Hotel from 2-7 PM. I'll be signing copies of SECRET SPARK & IT'S A FABULOUS LIFE at The Last Chapter Chicago pop-up. Meet other awesome authors too! Irish step dancing available upon request. ☘️
#Booksky #Romancelandia
#Booksky #Romancelandia
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Making sure you see this thread here:
I feel like a lot of you don’t know why this is happening and are simply marveling that it is happening at all.
So allow me to tell you: republicans invest a shit ton of time and money into the political organizing of disabled people because disabled people
I feel like a lot of you don’t know why this is happening and are simply marveling that it is happening at all.
So allow me to tell you: republicans invest a shit ton of time and money into the political organizing of disabled people because disabled people
March 5, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Making sure you see this thread here:
I feel like a lot of you don’t know why this is happening and are simply marveling that it is happening at all.
So allow me to tell you: republicans invest a shit ton of time and money into the political organizing of disabled people because disabled people
I feel like a lot of you don’t know why this is happening and are simply marveling that it is happening at all.
So allow me to tell you: republicans invest a shit ton of time and money into the political organizing of disabled people because disabled people
Two bright sparkles in a gloomy time. My son is hanging out with a since-college bestie this week, and a friend just invited me to her much-anticipate wedding. Yay for love in the many ways is shows up and shines. ❤️
March 4, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Two bright sparkles in a gloomy time. My son is hanging out with a since-college bestie this week, and a friend just invited me to her much-anticipate wedding. Yay for love in the many ways is shows up and shines. ❤️
In case you needed to hear it- we’re 4 weeks out from the official start of spring. 🌷🌼🌞🌷🌼
February 20, 2025 at 1:31 PM
In case you needed to hear it- we’re 4 weeks out from the official start of spring. 🌷🌼🌞🌷🌼
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Sam Nordquist didn't deserve this. Sam was reported missing on Feb. 9, 2025. Over that period of time, Sam was tortured and sexually abused repeatedly.
Five people were charged with murder. Sam was transgender. This is what hate does.
RIP Sam.🙏🏽🕊😪
www.ctvnews.ca/world/articl...
Five people were charged with murder. Sam was transgender. This is what hate does.
RIP Sam.🙏🏽🕊😪
www.ctvnews.ca/world/articl...
New York police find body of missing man they say was tortured for more than a month by 5 people
New York State Police charged five people Friday with murder in the killing of a missing man who authorities said died following repeated acts of violence and torture for more than a month by multiple...
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February 17, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Sam Nordquist didn't deserve this. Sam was reported missing on Feb. 9, 2025. Over that period of time, Sam was tortured and sexually abused repeatedly.
Five people were charged with murder. Sam was transgender. This is what hate does.
RIP Sam.🙏🏽🕊😪
www.ctvnews.ca/world/articl...
Five people were charged with murder. Sam was transgender. This is what hate does.
RIP Sam.🙏🏽🕊😪
www.ctvnews.ca/world/articl...
You might have two thoughts… wow, you’re kind of old. And, wow, you’re kind of boring. Both thoughts would be accurate. I am barely capable in things like Wii sports, Mario Jamboree, and Minecraft.
February 16, 2025 at 10:18 PM
You might have two thoughts… wow, you’re kind of old. And, wow, you’re kind of boring. Both thoughts would be accurate. I am barely capable in things like Wii sports, Mario Jamboree, and Minecraft.
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from “Parable of the Talents” by Octavia Butler
February 16, 2025 at 2:28 PM
from “Parable of the Talents” by Octavia Butler
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This is where you go to tell the National Park Service to restore the word "transgender" in its entry on the Stonewall monument.
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Stonewall National Monument (U.S. National Park Service)
Before the 1960s, almost everything about living openly as a lesbian, gay, bisexual (LGB) person was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for LGB civil rights a...
www.nps.gov
February 13, 2025 at 10:53 PM
This is where you go to tell the National Park Service to restore the word "transgender" in its entry on the Stonewall monument.
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The removal of a transgender reference from the National Park Service’s Stonewall website wasn’t done by NPS staff. Elon, care to elaborate?
February 14, 2025 at 4:55 AM
The removal of a transgender reference from the National Park Service’s Stonewall website wasn’t done by NPS staff. Elon, care to elaborate?
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Ken Klipperstein leaked full passport guidance for trans people:
- X markers will be a focal point
- Existing unexpired passports will remain good
- No guidance on confiscation, but it doesn’t seem like they will
- Renewals less clear but it looks like they will use “a preponderance of evidence”
- X markers will be a focal point
- Existing unexpired passports will remain good
- No guidance on confiscation, but it doesn’t seem like they will
- Renewals less clear but it looks like they will use “a preponderance of evidence”
February 10, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Ken Klipperstein leaked full passport guidance for trans people:
- X markers will be a focal point
- Existing unexpired passports will remain good
- No guidance on confiscation, but it doesn’t seem like they will
- Renewals less clear but it looks like they will use “a preponderance of evidence”
- X markers will be a focal point
- Existing unexpired passports will remain good
- No guidance on confiscation, but it doesn’t seem like they will
- Renewals less clear but it looks like they will use “a preponderance of evidence”
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Y'all see how the Eagles just beat the Chiefs ass.
Very cutsey. Very demure. VERY DEI.
Very cutsey. Very demure. VERY DEI.
February 10, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Y'all see how the Eagles just beat the Chiefs ass.
Very cutsey. Very demure. VERY DEI.
Very cutsey. Very demure. VERY DEI.
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From Penzeys: through Sunday night our brand new regularly $23.95 Woke Gift Box is just $5 and our brand new $44.95 Rise & Shine Gift Box is just $10. enter the code of DEI at checkout and the most expensive 1/4 cup jar in your basket will be free.
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February 8, 2025 at 1:36 PM
From Penzeys: through Sunday night our brand new regularly $23.95 Woke Gift Box is just $5 and our brand new $44.95 Rise & Shine Gift Box is just $10. enter the code of DEI at checkout and the most expensive 1/4 cup jar in your basket will be free.
www.penzeys.com
www.penzeys.com
It wasn’t a cookout but this middle-aged white lady is collapsing with relief that I didn’t screw up the Haitian lady’s chicken. I did get kicked off plantain duty though. Tried to be a good student and helper.
February 7, 2025 at 11:06 PM
It wasn’t a cookout but this middle-aged white lady is collapsing with relief that I didn’t screw up the Haitian lady’s chicken. I did get kicked off plantain duty though. Tried to be a good student and helper.
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Remember, fighting the good fight is exhausting. Take tips from marginalised folks who’ve been doing it all along. Breaks need to happen to prevent burnout. Pacing is important. Community is important. Community means sharing the load so you DO get rests. Don’t feel bad for resting & finding joy.
February 6, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Remember, fighting the good fight is exhausting. Take tips from marginalised folks who’ve been doing it all along. Breaks need to happen to prevent burnout. Pacing is important. Community is important. Community means sharing the load so you DO get rests. Don’t feel bad for resting & finding joy.
Scheduled appointment for a tech install today between 8a-12p here today. It’s been rescheduled in some form or fashion since November. It’s already 9a here with no indication that anyone is on the way. Not holding my breath here.
February 5, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Scheduled appointment for a tech install today between 8a-12p here today. It’s been rescheduled in some form or fashion since November. It’s already 9a here with no indication that anyone is on the way. Not holding my breath here.
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The only way to make our voices heard is to demand our Senators refuse to confirm any more of the administration’s nominees.
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Reject Vought Nomination to Uphold Democratic Checks and Balances
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February 4, 2025 at 3:10 AM
The only way to make our voices heard is to demand our Senators refuse to confirm any more of the administration’s nominees.
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