SGS
@sgswritereditor.bsky.social
Writer, editor, reader, baseball fan, jigsaw puzzle fan, #postcardstovoters activist, travel partner of #Quirk. BlueSky's least competent lurker.
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· Nov 11
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You may be cool, but you'll never be as cool as these two cats wearing sunglasses in the window of an optician's Boulevard St Germain in 1925
November 26, 2025 at 10:43 AM
You may be cool, but you'll never be as cool as these two cats wearing sunglasses in the window of an optician's Boulevard St Germain in 1925
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I don't know, y'all, I would just never choose to play these fucking games with a guy who was so competent and squeaky clean and reasonable that the federal government paid many millions of dollars to train him specifically to go into space. Super bad idea to shamelessly slander astronauts.
November 24, 2025 at 7:35 PM
I don't know, y'all, I would just never choose to play these fucking games with a guy who was so competent and squeaky clean and reasonable that the federal government paid many millions of dollars to train him specifically to go into space. Super bad idea to shamelessly slander astronauts.
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Hiring Dr. Nelson is only a thing you do if you're serious about governing.
Honored to serve on Mayor-elect @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social Transition Committee on Technology. For too long, too many New Yorkers have been left behind. NYC deserves governance that centers affordability, equity, and the public good-looking forward to the work ahead. www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news...
NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announces transition committees
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announced Monday the creation of 17 transition advisory committees made up of more than 400 people.
www.cbsnews.com
November 24, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Hiring Dr. Nelson is only a thing you do if you're serious about governing.
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More elections are already around the corner, mere days.
And Democrats have opportunities to build on their November gains by flipping more offices: in Tennessee, in Georgia, in Florida.
And that's just the tip of a busy election month.
My new guide, just out:
And Democrats have opportunities to build on their November gains by flipping more offices: in Tennessee, in Georgia, in Florida.
And that's just the tip of a busy election month.
My new guide, just out:
The 25 Elections to Watch This December - Bolts
On the heels of their sweeping wins in November, Democrats have opportunities to gain further ground in December runoffs and special elections. They’re hoping for upsets in conservative territory, fro...
boltsmag.org
November 25, 2025 at 6:01 PM
More elections are already around the corner, mere days.
And Democrats have opportunities to build on their November gains by flipping more offices: in Tennessee, in Georgia, in Florida.
And that's just the tip of a busy election month.
My new guide, just out:
And Democrats have opportunities to build on their November gains by flipping more offices: in Tennessee, in Georgia, in Florida.
And that's just the tip of a busy election month.
My new guide, just out:
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Hey, props to writers who got literally anything done this year.
November 26, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Hey, props to writers who got literally anything done this year.
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Some people are very good at writing sex and some people are good at believing that they are good at writing sex, the first is a tremendously impressive skill and the second is what makes for deeply uncomfortable author presentations at science fiction conventions
There's nothing wrong with literary porn, but some of the crap those guys wrote was "Have you actuallly ever HAD sex?"
November 25, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Some people are very good at writing sex and some people are good at believing that they are good at writing sex, the first is a tremendously impressive skill and the second is what makes for deeply uncomfortable author presentations at science fiction conventions
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can't believe this ancient mesopotamia shoe wearing ass said people need to dress up at the airport
November 26, 2025 at 1:30 AM
can't believe this ancient mesopotamia shoe wearing ass said people need to dress up at the airport
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People are always like real job stability is in medicine or the law, but the most secure job is actually white guy writes op-eds about how he’s sick of the minorities.
November 24, 2025 at 8:33 PM
People are always like real job stability is in medicine or the law, but the most secure job is actually white guy writes op-eds about how he’s sick of the minorities.
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Thank you Oregon!
Oregon’s top prosecutors warn they plan to criminally investigate federal officers who overstep:
“Oregonians have repeatedly reported the use of excessive force ... these incidents suggest a pattern of behavior on behalf of your agencies and may be violations of Oregon law"
✏️ by: @opb.org
“Oregonians have repeatedly reported the use of excessive force ... these incidents suggest a pattern of behavior on behalf of your agencies and may be violations of Oregon law"
✏️ by: @opb.org
Oregon AG, county prosecutors warn federal officers that excessive force will be investigated
Elected prosecutors from Oregon’s three largest counties along with Oregon’s attorney general say they’ll investigate federal law enforcement officers when their actions appear criminal.
www.opb.org
November 25, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Thank you Oregon!
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In stead of sending a link to old threads every time someone uses the term "Dark Ages", I decided to put it all in an article.
Why most historians no longer use the biased misnomer “dark ages”.
Read it here:
fakehistoryhunter.net/2025/11/25/w...
or:
fakehistoryhunter.substack.com/p/why-most-h...
Why most historians no longer use the biased misnomer “dark ages”.
Read it here:
fakehistoryhunter.net/2025/11/25/w...
or:
fakehistoryhunter.substack.com/p/why-most-h...
Why most historians no longer use the biased misnomer “dark ages”
This is not YET another article on why calling the early middle ages the dark ages is iffy, it’s a list of sources & references. These days most historians no longer use the term “D…
fakehistoryhunter.net
November 25, 2025 at 5:33 PM
In stead of sending a link to old threads every time someone uses the term "Dark Ages", I decided to put it all in an article.
Why most historians no longer use the biased misnomer “dark ages”.
Read it here:
fakehistoryhunter.net/2025/11/25/w...
or:
fakehistoryhunter.substack.com/p/why-most-h...
Why most historians no longer use the biased misnomer “dark ages”.
Read it here:
fakehistoryhunter.net/2025/11/25/w...
or:
fakehistoryhunter.substack.com/p/why-most-h...
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I just now encountered the hashtag #editorsky on Bluesky. I shall be smiling the whole evening. ❤️
Dear editor friends, go enjoy! bsky.app/hashtag/edit...
Dear editor friends, go enjoy! bsky.app/hashtag/edit...
November 25, 2025 at 10:49 PM
I just now encountered the hashtag #editorsky on Bluesky. I shall be smiling the whole evening. ❤️
Dear editor friends, go enjoy! bsky.app/hashtag/edit...
Dear editor friends, go enjoy! bsky.app/hashtag/edit...
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This will never be me - I bought an M4 Mac Air just before my book tour - but I think the premise of "device hoarding" here is ridiculous. With every major purchase, buy as well as you can and then use that thing until you can't use it any more. That's just sensible.
www.cnbc.com/2025/11/23/h...
www.cnbc.com/2025/11/23/h...
Americans are holding onto devices longer than ever and it's costing the economy
Americans are holding onto devices longer than ever before, and while it may be consumer smart, it comes at a cost to work productivity and the U.S. economy.
www.cnbc.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:41 PM
This will never be me - I bought an M4 Mac Air just before my book tour - but I think the premise of "device hoarding" here is ridiculous. With every major purchase, buy as well as you can and then use that thing until you can't use it any more. That's just sensible.
www.cnbc.com/2025/11/23/h...
www.cnbc.com/2025/11/23/h...
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Before the all-new season of ANTIQUES ROADSHOW premieres, check out our "Best Moments" from the year —15 hand-picked appraisals that feature our favorite laughs, tears and surprises. See if your favorite appraisals made the list: www.pbs.org/wgbh/roadsho...
Watch ROADSHOW's Season 29 "Best Moments"!
ANTIQUES ROADSHOW was back on the road for Season 29 with binge-worthy episodes from a new set of cities! Watch these "Best Moments" — 15 hand-picked appraisals that feature our favorite laughs, tears...
www.pbs.org
November 25, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Before the all-new season of ANTIQUES ROADSHOW premieres, check out our "Best Moments" from the year —15 hand-picked appraisals that feature our favorite laughs, tears and surprises. See if your favorite appraisals made the list: www.pbs.org/wgbh/roadsho...
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I would decline to voluntarily cooperate. No way. Issue a subpoena and fight it out in court.
MS NOW confirms: The FBI is working with Capitol Police to schedule interviews with the six Democratic lawmakers who urged service members to refuse to comply with illegal orders.
November 25, 2025 at 5:39 PM
I would decline to voluntarily cooperate. No way. Issue a subpoena and fight it out in court.
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The only response is, "So you're saying service members SHOULD comply with illegal orders?"
November 25, 2025 at 5:56 PM
The only response is, "So you're saying service members SHOULD comply with illegal orders?"
Hilarious 🧵.
yes, hello, I would like to place an order for everyone’s funniest stories of holiday food-related family grudges / drama / chaotic incidents / lore
I feel like we need this
I feel like we need this
November 25, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Hilarious 🧵.
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Update: She laughed and I am not dead
November 25, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Update: She laughed and I am not dead
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Just forwarded this to Krissy, either she will laugh or I will die
"You’ve been obsessively trying to prepare for it, but who knows what will actually happen."
Thanksgiving or Perimenopause?
1. There’s a turkey neck situation. 2. Is it four thousand degrees in the kitchen, or is it just you? 3. You love your family, but you also wish th...
buff.ly
November 25, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Just forwarded this to Krissy, either she will laugh or I will die
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Hey!
Do you know an awesome librarian?
Do you think they’re awesome enough for you to spend a minute nominating them?
I bet they are!
ilovelibraries.org/love-my-libr...
Do you know an awesome librarian?
Do you think they’re awesome enough for you to spend a minute nominating them?
I bet they are!
ilovelibraries.org/love-my-libr...
I Love My Librarian Award
Nominate a librarian you love for the 2026 I Love My Librarian Award - they could win $5,000 and the recognition of a lifetime! Nominations close December 15, 2025!
ilovelibraries.org
November 25, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Hey!
Do you know an awesome librarian?
Do you think they’re awesome enough for you to spend a minute nominating them?
I bet they are!
ilovelibraries.org/love-my-libr...
Do you know an awesome librarian?
Do you think they’re awesome enough for you to spend a minute nominating them?
I bet they are!
ilovelibraries.org/love-my-libr...
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Sometimes I think it’s going to be the librarians who will save us all.
November 25, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Sometimes I think it’s going to be the librarians who will save us all.
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Ok but I’m gonna need the two of you to argue about that Star Wars list
November 25, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Ok but I’m gonna need the two of you to argue about that Star Wars list
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What time do you get in?
Officially moving to Chicago tomorrow. I assume JB Pritzker will be waiting for me at the airport
November 25, 2025 at 1:13 PM
What time do you get in?
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The good news: the president has pardoned the turkey.
The bad news: two hours later the turkey was arrested for running a ponzi scheme and committing acts of gross sexual imposition.
The bad news: two hours later the turkey was arrested for running a ponzi scheme and committing acts of gross sexual imposition.
November 25, 2025 at 1:38 PM
The good news: the president has pardoned the turkey.
The bad news: two hours later the turkey was arrested for running a ponzi scheme and committing acts of gross sexual imposition.
The bad news: two hours later the turkey was arrested for running a ponzi scheme and committing acts of gross sexual imposition.
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Google at its peak was basically the best information retrieval system in human history and they and every competitor decided going from there to “you didn’t want answers you wanted half-assed auto-complete 80%-wrong hallucinations” in a few years was the right idea
November 25, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Google at its peak was basically the best information retrieval system in human history and they and every competitor decided going from there to “you didn’t want answers you wanted half-assed auto-complete 80%-wrong hallucinations” in a few years was the right idea