Sarty
@sarty.bsky.social
Hi. I love comedy, cats, and justice. I love Physical Therapy, Dan and Phil, Audiobooks, Nerdfighteria, World of Warcraft, Writing, Obscure, MATES, & naps. Ace, GenX, 52 years old so under 18, DNI. Ever the introvert, but friendly none the less. Be kind
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For years, I believed I brought darkness with me wherever I went. This essay reflects on what shifted when I stopped fighting that belief and instead listened to the part of me that was trying, awkwardly and fiercely, to protect me.
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I'm Not The Dark Part
On separating who we are from what once protected us
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January 18, 2026 at 11:45 PM
For years, I believed I brought darkness with me wherever I went. This essay reflects on what shifted when I stopped fighting that belief and instead listened to the part of me that was trying, awkwardly and fiercely, to protect me.
open.substack.com/pub/simpleth...
open.substack.com/pub/simpleth...
For years, I believed I brought darkness with me wherever I went. This essay reflects on what shifted when I stopped fighting that belief and instead listened to the part of me that was trying, awkwardly and fiercely, to protect me.
open.substack.com/pub/simpleth...
open.substack.com/pub/simpleth...
I'm Not The Dark Part
On separating who we are from what once protected us
open.substack.com
January 18, 2026 at 11:45 PM
For years, I believed I brought darkness with me wherever I went. This essay reflects on what shifted when I stopped fighting that belief and instead listened to the part of me that was trying, awkwardly and fiercely, to protect me.
open.substack.com/pub/simpleth...
open.substack.com/pub/simpleth...
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"Do not get lost in a sea of despair. Be hopeful, be optimistic. Our struggle is not the struggle of a day, a week, a month or a year, it is the struggle of a lifetime. Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble."
John Lewis
John Lewis
January 13, 2026 at 8:07 PM
"Do not get lost in a sea of despair. Be hopeful, be optimistic. Our struggle is not the struggle of a day, a week, a month or a year, it is the struggle of a lifetime. Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble."
John Lewis
John Lewis
Forrest Gump
OR
Shawshank Redemption
OR
Shawshank Redemption
Scott pilgrim vs the world my beloved
January 10, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Forrest Gump
OR
Shawshank Redemption
OR
Shawshank Redemption
I'm conflicted. I want to leave but I was there before it turned into what it is. I feel like I should stay on principle. Maybe help? But why subject myself to it? I don't know.
sequestering the perverts and pedophiles in their own echo chamber sounds great to me
I mean it’s gonna be really hard to top this one
January 10, 2026 at 5:54 PM
I'm conflicted. I want to leave but I was there before it turned into what it is. I feel like I should stay on principle. Maybe help? But why subject myself to it? I don't know.
Allowing pain without inviting suffering: how a monk's story and an uncertain situation taught me to stop fighting. #healing #pain #suffering #mentalhealth #writing open.substack.com/pub/simpleth...
Okay Pain, Take a Seat
Allowing pain without inviting suffering
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January 10, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Allowing pain without inviting suffering: how a monk's story and an uncertain situation taught me to stop fighting. #healing #pain #suffering #mentalhealth #writing open.substack.com/pub/simpleth...
I didn’t expect a book club to change how I think about recovery, friendship, or time—but it did. This is a quiet reflection on slowing down, finding my people, and learning to heal without sprinting.
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I Joined A Book Club
Recovery, Friendship, and Learning to Slow Down
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January 4, 2026 at 1:24 PM
I didn’t expect a book club to change how I think about recovery, friendship, or time—but it did. This is a quiet reflection on slowing down, finding my people, and learning to heal without sprinting.
open.substack.com/pub/simpleth...
open.substack.com/pub/simpleth...
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This message hits hard.
December 27, 2025 at 8:38 PM
This message hits hard.
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Thanks GlobalTV Canada! 🇨🇦
BREAKING: WATCH the full 60 Minutes CECOT segment here. This was sent to me anonymously. It appears to be the segment CBS' Bari Weiss killed. www.muellershewrote.com/p/watch-the-...
WATCH: The 60 Minutes CECOT Segment
I was sent the CECOT segment anonymously in a group chat.
www.muellershewrote.com
December 23, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Thanks GlobalTV Canada! 🇨🇦
Notes From The Middle of Recovery: This is a reflection on weight bias, binge eating disorder, and recovery from someone in the middle of it—where function has improved, food is quieter, and learning not to hate your body comes before loving it. open.substack.com/pub/simpleth... #eatingdisorder
Notes From The Middle of Recovery
I didn't love my body. I'm learning not to hate it.
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December 21, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Notes From The Middle of Recovery: This is a reflection on weight bias, binge eating disorder, and recovery from someone in the middle of it—where function has improved, food is quieter, and learning not to hate your body comes before loving it. open.substack.com/pub/simpleth... #eatingdisorder
If you have a few bucks, this kiddo needs some gifts for Christmas.
Please? She's 9 and shouldn't have to be told, you have a roof over your head and food to eat, sorry that's all we can really do this year
www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/... Please, Christmas is a week away and my niece deserves*something* to open. Help if you can?
December 19, 2025 at 6:21 PM
If you have a few bucks, this kiddo needs some gifts for Christmas.
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I went to the mall to pick up new trifocals and ended up seeing my old hangout with clearer eyes than ever. What I found wasn’t just a changed food court, but a quiet meditation on being seen, growing up, and passing the torch.
#essay #genx #teens #mall #writing
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#essay #genx #teens #mall #writing
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A GenX-er Returns to the Mall
Don't you forget about me
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December 13, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Proud to be one small part of this AMAZING community!
“…the brothers stay hopeful by focusing on ‘the story of progress that we’re a part of’, as Hank puts it.”
@financialtimes.com
www.ft.com/content/9d79...
@financialtimes.com
www.ft.com/content/9d79...
John and Hank Green’s vlog is a multimillion-dollar philanthropy machine
How The Fault in Our Stars author and his brother built a powerful forum for change
www.ft.com
December 14, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Proud to be one small part of this AMAZING community!
I went to the mall to pick up new trifocals and ended up seeing my old hangout with clearer eyes than ever. What I found wasn’t just a changed food court, but a quiet meditation on being seen, growing up, and passing the torch.
#essay #genx #teens #mall #writing
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#essay #genx #teens #mall #writing
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A GenX-er Returns to the Mall
Don't you forget about me
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December 13, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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New Post: On Writing and AI: I'm not mad, just disappointed
Exploring the written connection between humans over the centuries and wondering if AI has the potential to change our trajectory as a species. What happens when humans stop telling their own story?
open.substack.com/pub/simpleth...
Exploring the written connection between humans over the centuries and wondering if AI has the potential to change our trajectory as a species. What happens when humans stop telling their own story?
open.substack.com/pub/simpleth...
December 7, 2025 at 2:31 PM
New Post: On Writing and AI: I'm not mad, just disappointed
Exploring the written connection between humans over the centuries and wondering if AI has the potential to change our trajectory as a species. What happens when humans stop telling their own story?
open.substack.com/pub/simpleth...
Exploring the written connection between humans over the centuries and wondering if AI has the potential to change our trajectory as a species. What happens when humans stop telling their own story?
open.substack.com/pub/simpleth...
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New Essay! "On Writing and AI: I'm not angry, just disappointed" open.substack.com/pub/simpleth...
On Writing and AI
I'm not angry, just disappointed
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December 6, 2025 at 11:05 PM
New Essay! "On Writing and AI: I'm not angry, just disappointed" open.substack.com/pub/simpleth...
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Major good news updates!!
There is so much scary news in this world, so start your day off with some good news!!
Share this and comment one piece of good news that happened to you. Mine? I got named to Forbes 30 under 30 because of you!! open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...
There is so much scary news in this world, so start your day off with some good news!!
Share this and comment one piece of good news that happened to you. Mine? I got named to Forbes 30 under 30 because of you!! open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...
Major Good News Updates!!
Good morning everyone, and Happy Sunday!
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December 7, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Major good news updates!!
There is so much scary news in this world, so start your day off with some good news!!
Share this and comment one piece of good news that happened to you. Mine? I got named to Forbes 30 under 30 because of you!! open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...
There is so much scary news in this world, so start your day off with some good news!!
Share this and comment one piece of good news that happened to you. Mine? I got named to Forbes 30 under 30 because of you!! open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...
New Post: On Writing and AI: I'm not mad, just disappointed
Exploring the written connection between humans over the centuries and wondering if AI has the potential to change our trajectory as a species. What happens when humans stop telling their own story?
open.substack.com/pub/simpleth...
Exploring the written connection between humans over the centuries and wondering if AI has the potential to change our trajectory as a species. What happens when humans stop telling their own story?
open.substack.com/pub/simpleth...
December 7, 2025 at 2:31 PM
New Post: On Writing and AI: I'm not mad, just disappointed
Exploring the written connection between humans over the centuries and wondering if AI has the potential to change our trajectory as a species. What happens when humans stop telling their own story?
open.substack.com/pub/simpleth...
Exploring the written connection between humans over the centuries and wondering if AI has the potential to change our trajectory as a species. What happens when humans stop telling their own story?
open.substack.com/pub/simpleth...
I’m still so upset at Ned Fulmer for what he did to Ariel & the Try Guys that you would think I was involved personally, lol.
His new podcast & the things he’s saying are just so tone deaf. Everybody makes mistakes & I’m a bleeding heart, but dude stop saying you’re sorry when you’re obviously not
His new podcast & the things he’s saying are just so tone deaf. Everybody makes mistakes & I’m a bleeding heart, but dude stop saying you’re sorry when you’re obviously not
a man is sitting in front of flags and says " i don t even know why you would do that "
Alt: a judge is sitting in front of flags and says " i don t even know why you would do that "
media.tenor.com
December 7, 2025 at 2:35 AM
I’m still so upset at Ned Fulmer for what he did to Ariel & the Try Guys that you would think I was involved personally, lol.
His new podcast & the things he’s saying are just so tone deaf. Everybody makes mistakes & I’m a bleeding heart, but dude stop saying you’re sorry when you’re obviously not
His new podcast & the things he’s saying are just so tone deaf. Everybody makes mistakes & I’m a bleeding heart, but dude stop saying you’re sorry when you’re obviously not
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Oh Ya this is worth a repost.
Everyone responsible for this crime against humanity must be prosecuted.
Thou Shalt Not Give Yourself A Peace Prize Whilst Committing Crimes Against Humanity
This is evil.
www.thegodpodcast.com
December 7, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Oh Ya this is worth a repost.
New Essay! "On Writing and AI: I'm not angry, just disappointed" open.substack.com/pub/simpleth...
On Writing and AI
I'm not angry, just disappointed
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December 6, 2025 at 11:05 PM
New Essay! "On Writing and AI: I'm not angry, just disappointed" open.substack.com/pub/simpleth...
I shared a total of 26 images this year on Bluesky and included accessibility alt text with 92.3% of them which is 69% above the average.
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Anisota's Annual Bluesky Harvest 2025
A recap of your year on Bluesky. Discover patterns, connections, and insights from your journey in the ATmosphere.
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December 2, 2025 at 10:35 PM
I shared a total of 26 images this year on Bluesky and included accessibility alt text with 92.3% of them which is 69% above the average.
Find out how consistently you include alt text here: anisota.net/harvest
Find out how consistently you include alt text here: anisota.net/harvest