rcloenenruiz
@rcloenenruiz.bsky.social
Dreamer, artist, writer, activist, alive.
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Quick reminder that you want to be online at 5pm UK time/12pm EST for SOME EXCITEMENT.
December 3, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Quick reminder that you want to be online at 5pm UK time/12pm EST for SOME EXCITEMENT.
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Some people don't care about the well-being of others. Okay! Fine!
Just imagine the sick art you'd get if every creator had food and housing security. The endless stream of groundbreaking stuff you'd enjoy if we weren't constantly struggling.
Just imagine the sick art you'd get if every creator had food and housing security. The endless stream of groundbreaking stuff you'd enjoy if we weren't constantly struggling.
An Oregon pilot program giving cash to homeless youths sees a staggering reduction in homelessness. The program gave participants $1,000 cash payments each month for two years, and at the end of the project's first phase, 91% of participants reported being in stable housing.
Oregon pilot program giving cash to homeless youths sees staggering reduction in homelessness
The state program gave participants $1,000 cash payments each month for two years. At the end of the project's first phase, 91% of participants reported being in stable housing.
www.streetroots.org
December 3, 2025 at 6:31 AM
Some people don't care about the well-being of others. Okay! Fine!
Just imagine the sick art you'd get if every creator had food and housing security. The endless stream of groundbreaking stuff you'd enjoy if we weren't constantly struggling.
Just imagine the sick art you'd get if every creator had food and housing security. The endless stream of groundbreaking stuff you'd enjoy if we weren't constantly struggling.
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Me signing books in @foylesforbooks.bsky.social (charing cross)
They might still be there!
They might still be there!
December 2, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Me signing books in @foylesforbooks.bsky.social (charing cross)
They might still be there!
They might still be there!
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We can donate to fund these translations:
Excerpt from I thought it would rain
African Translation Project published a post on Ko-fi
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December 2, 2025 at 2:24 AM
We can donate to fund these translations:
Had a full and hectic week touring family around The Netherlands. Not a lot of writing got done--as tends to happen when things are really really busy.
December 2, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Had a full and hectic week touring family around The Netherlands. Not a lot of writing got done--as tends to happen when things are really really busy.
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Quick reminder: could use some people to boost the signal for a cover reveal tomorrow/this week.
Answer this tweet if you do? The books are US market but happy to consider anyone who's willing.
Answer this tweet if you do? The books are US market but happy to consider anyone who's willing.
December 2, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Quick reminder: could use some people to boost the signal for a cover reveal tomorrow/this week.
Answer this tweet if you do? The books are US market but happy to consider anyone who's willing.
Answer this tweet if you do? The books are US market but happy to consider anyone who's willing.
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Reminder: My short fiction up (free) at @reactorsff.bsky.social follows an older medic with scant resources who fights to support her community as they survive life behind the company wall.
Near future, solidarity, old MC, family, hanging on to hope #booksky #sff
reactormag.com/barnacle-kat...
Near future, solidarity, old MC, family, hanging on to hope #booksky #sff
reactormag.com/barnacle-kat...
Barnacle - Reactor
An older medic with scant resources fights to support her community as they survive life behind the company wall.
reactormag.com
November 30, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Reminder: My short fiction up (free) at @reactorsff.bsky.social follows an older medic with scant resources who fights to support her community as they survive life behind the company wall.
Near future, solidarity, old MC, family, hanging on to hope #booksky #sff
reactormag.com/barnacle-kat...
Near future, solidarity, old MC, family, hanging on to hope #booksky #sff
reactormag.com/barnacle-kat...
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"Beware of any Christian movement that acts as though the world is full of enemies to be destroyed rather than full of neighbors to be loved.
Beware of any Christian movement that demands the government be an instrument of God's wrath, but never a source of God's mercy, generosity, or compassion."
Beware of any Christian movement that demands the government be an instrument of God's wrath, but never a source of God's mercy, generosity, or compassion."
November 29, 2025 at 3:50 AM
"Beware of any Christian movement that acts as though the world is full of enemies to be destroyed rather than full of neighbors to be loved.
Beware of any Christian movement that demands the government be an instrument of God's wrath, but never a source of God's mercy, generosity, or compassion."
Beware of any Christian movement that demands the government be an instrument of God's wrath, but never a source of God's mercy, generosity, or compassion."
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Just read the frickin' Bible. Don't take my word for it.
November 28, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Just read the frickin' Bible. Don't take my word for it.
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It's important to note that Jesus said nothing about *why* the people are poor or any action required by the poor to earn the right to be helped.
It is not the business of the Christian to diagnose the cause. It is the business of the Christian to help.
That is, if you wanna be like Christ.
It is not the business of the Christian to diagnose the cause. It is the business of the Christian to help.
That is, if you wanna be like Christ.
November 28, 2025 at 12:56 PM
It's important to note that Jesus said nothing about *why* the people are poor or any action required by the poor to earn the right to be helped.
It is not the business of the Christian to diagnose the cause. It is the business of the Christian to help.
That is, if you wanna be like Christ.
It is not the business of the Christian to diagnose the cause. It is the business of the Christian to help.
That is, if you wanna be like Christ.
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So, Jesus said there will always be poor people (Matthew 26:11).
He also said (everywhere!) look after the poor.
The fact that there will always be poor people means Christians will always have an obligation to look after them.
Any other view is a form of Christianity that doesn't follow Christ.
He also said (everywhere!) look after the poor.
The fact that there will always be poor people means Christians will always have an obligation to look after them.
Any other view is a form of Christianity that doesn't follow Christ.
November 28, 2025 at 12:47 PM
So, Jesus said there will always be poor people (Matthew 26:11).
He also said (everywhere!) look after the poor.
The fact that there will always be poor people means Christians will always have an obligation to look after them.
Any other view is a form of Christianity that doesn't follow Christ.
He also said (everywhere!) look after the poor.
The fact that there will always be poor people means Christians will always have an obligation to look after them.
Any other view is a form of Christianity that doesn't follow Christ.
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this is pretty solid spiritual advice tbh
“Be prudent, be wise, be careful that your use of AI does not limit your true human growth. Use it in such a way that if it disappeared tomorrow, you would still know how to think, how to create, how to act on your own, how to form authentic friendships.”
“Be prudent, be wise, be careful that your use of AI does not limit your true human growth. Use it in such a way that if it disappeared tomorrow, you would still know how to think, how to create, how to act on your own, how to form authentic friendships.”
Pope Leo XIV told students not to use artificial intelligence for homework, saying that AI ‘won’t stand in authentic wonder before the beauty of God’s creation.’
Even God Is Worried About ChatGPT
Pope Leo XIV told students not to use artificial intelligence for homework, saying that AI ‘won’t stand in authentic wonder before the beauty of God’s creation.’
www.vulture.com
November 26, 2025 at 4:45 PM
this is pretty solid spiritual advice tbh
“Be prudent, be wise, be careful that your use of AI does not limit your true human growth. Use it in such a way that if it disappeared tomorrow, you would still know how to think, how to create, how to act on your own, how to form authentic friendships.”
“Be prudent, be wise, be careful that your use of AI does not limit your true human growth. Use it in such a way that if it disappeared tomorrow, you would still know how to think, how to create, how to act on your own, how to form authentic friendships.”
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Baby cow. 😆 Yeah. I do know the official word is calf.
November 25, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Baby cow. 😆 Yeah. I do know the official word is calf.
Morning dose of cuteness. 😊 At a friend’s farm.
November 25, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Morning dose of cuteness. 😊 At a friend’s farm.
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People who pirate books: “I just think art and literature should be FREE to everyone!”
Yes, I too would love to live in a world where art is accessible freely to all and yet artists are paid a living wage, but as this magical wagical pixie wixie land does not exist, please don’t steal from us.
Yes, I too would love to live in a world where art is accessible freely to all and yet artists are paid a living wage, but as this magical wagical pixie wixie land does not exist, please don’t steal from us.
November 24, 2025 at 4:40 PM
People who pirate books: “I just think art and literature should be FREE to everyone!”
Yes, I too would love to live in a world where art is accessible freely to all and yet artists are paid a living wage, but as this magical wagical pixie wixie land does not exist, please don’t steal from us.
Yes, I too would love to live in a world where art is accessible freely to all and yet artists are paid a living wage, but as this magical wagical pixie wixie land does not exist, please don’t steal from us.
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November 23, 2025 at 10:29 PM
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Today’s the last day to vote in the first round of the Goodreads Choice Awards! I’m so happy to see THE RIVER HAS ROOTS in the Fantasy category in stunning company. Go vote for your faves!
www.goodreads.com/choiceawards...
www.goodreads.com/choiceawards...
Opening Round: Vote for the Readers' Favorite Fantasy of 2025!
Discover the Readers' Favorite Fantasy in the 2025 Goodreads Choice Awards.
www.goodreads.com
November 23, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Today’s the last day to vote in the first round of the Goodreads Choice Awards! I’m so happy to see THE RIVER HAS ROOTS in the Fantasy category in stunning company. Go vote for your faves!
www.goodreads.com/choiceawards...
www.goodreads.com/choiceawards...
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another important story from @mongpalatino.bsky.social at @globalvoices.org
From Binalbagan to Belém, Filipino farmers push for agroecology and climate justice
"These activities underscore the need to critically interrogate the techno-scientific solutions promoted in global climate fora and to prioritize farmer-led, ecological, and socially just approaches t...
globalvoices.org
November 23, 2025 at 7:11 PM
another important story from @mongpalatino.bsky.social at @globalvoices.org
Slay is about the lives of transwomen in the Dutch Ballroom scene. #support #community #transvisibility.
I also want to highlight this under publicized series made by Director Rafik Opti. Slay is a series that didn’t get much coverage even though it is an impressive series. Do take time to watch. npo.nl/start/serie/...
SLAY - Express to impress | NPO Start
Vier buitengewone transvrouwen uit de Nederlandse ballroomscene worden gevolgd. Als transvrouwen van kleur worden ze geconfronteerd met vooroordelen, discriminatie, (seksueel) geweld en onbegrip. Maar...
npo.nl
November 23, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Slay is about the lives of transwomen in the Dutch Ballroom scene. #support #community #transvisibility.
I also want to highlight this under publicized series made by Director Rafik Opti. Slay is a series that didn’t get much coverage even though it is an impressive series. Do take time to watch. npo.nl/start/serie/...
SLAY - Express to impress | NPO Start
Vier buitengewone transvrouwen uit de Nederlandse ballroomscene worden gevolgd. Als transvrouwen van kleur worden ze geconfronteerd met vooroordelen, discriminatie, (seksueel) geweld en onbegrip. Maar...
npo.nl
November 23, 2025 at 8:04 AM
I also want to highlight this under publicized series made by Director Rafik Opti. Slay is a series that didn’t get much coverage even though it is an impressive series. Do take time to watch. npo.nl/start/serie/...
From yesterday’s workshop on micro-memoir. Part of a programme developed by LGBTQ+ for LGBTQ+ asylumseekers in NL. At the end of this programme the participants will make 10 moving portraits. #movinglove #workshop #micromemoir with thanks to Karlijn Milder for this photo from my workshop.
November 23, 2025 at 7:59 AM
From yesterday’s workshop on micro-memoir. Part of a programme developed by LGBTQ+ for LGBTQ+ asylumseekers in NL. At the end of this programme the participants will make 10 moving portraits. #movinglove #workshop #micromemoir with thanks to Karlijn Milder for this photo from my workshop.
On the road again. Excited to see the start of this workshop programme which culminates with participants creating their own moving portraits.
November 22, 2025 at 7:29 AM
On the road again. Excited to see the start of this workshop programme which culminates with participants creating their own moving portraits.
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Reconciliation without reparation is one of supremacy's greatest sabotages of the act of repair. Whenever abuse is exposed, it offers free exoneration to the abuser at the expense of the abused, and calls it redemption. It's the traditional and popular response to abuse in our supremacist society.
Leaders of a Minnesota church community didn’t report a parishioner they knew had sexually abused girls for year.
They told his victims that once sins were “washed away in the blood of reconciliation,” they could never speak of them again.
Truly chilling, from @jlussenhop.bsky.social & Andy Mannix
They told his victims that once sins were “washed away in the blood of reconciliation,” they could never speak of them again.
Truly chilling, from @jlussenhop.bsky.social & Andy Mannix
Young Girls Were Sexually Abused by a Church Member. They Were Told to Forgive and Forget.
In Minnesota, leaders of an Old Apostolic Lutheran Church community enabled a child abuser by telling his victims that once the sins were “washed away in the blood of reconciliation,” they could never...
www.propublica.org
November 20, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Reconciliation without reparation is one of supremacy's greatest sabotages of the act of repair. Whenever abuse is exposed, it offers free exoneration to the abuser at the expense of the abused, and calls it redemption. It's the traditional and popular response to abuse in our supremacist society.
A good thread for conference and event organizers to read.
Can we please discuss accessibility at conferences?
When organizers and schedules assume that everyone can walk fast and climb stairs, people with mobility issues (visible or invisible) might feel excluded.
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When organizers and schedules assume that everyone can walk fast and climb stairs, people with mobility issues (visible or invisible) might feel excluded.
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November 20, 2025 at 9:10 AM
A good thread for conference and event organizers to read.