Tracey Cronin, Ph.D.
@tcronin50.bsky.social
Writer, potter, recovering academic (social psychology, Ph.D.). Mom (two grown men, youngest is forever 28) and cat butler (Nemesis and Circe). Nature lover on a mystical path. Website: https://clayplay-pottery.square.site
Apple has been consistently brilliant with their programming. Now we have Pluribus? Going utopia with the Borg trope? So freaking good. Freaking being the key word here—it’s programming for all of us weirdos proudly flying our freak flag.
December 21, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Apple has been consistently brilliant with their programming. Now we have Pluribus? Going utopia with the Borg trope? So freaking good. Freaking being the key word here—it’s programming for all of us weirdos proudly flying our freak flag.
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🎶 this little light of mine…🎶
December 15, 2025 at 3:15 AM
🎶 this little light of mine…🎶
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If you want to spark some trans joy on such a scary day, may I suggest www.transanta.com? Let's get holiday gifts for trans kids.
You can pick a registry and send a gift directly or donate to them and they'll make the magic happen.
You can pick a registry and send a gift directly or donate to them and they'll make the magic happen.
Transanta
Send gifts to trans youth in need, safely and anonymously!
www.transanta.com
December 18, 2025 at 1:21 AM
If you want to spark some trans joy on such a scary day, may I suggest www.transanta.com? Let's get holiday gifts for trans kids.
You can pick a registry and send a gift directly or donate to them and they'll make the magic happen.
You can pick a registry and send a gift directly or donate to them and they'll make the magic happen.
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super cool that the Democrats shut down the government to "protect ACA subsidies", then threw away all their leverage in exchange for a pinky promise to have a vote on subsidies a month later, which is now being used as an excuse for the GOP to slip in anti-trans clauses and dare Dems to agree
the senate republican proposal to address aca subsidies includes a ban on essential health benefit coverage for sex transition-related medical care
December 8, 2025 at 11:42 PM
super cool that the Democrats shut down the government to "protect ACA subsidies", then threw away all their leverage in exchange for a pinky promise to have a vote on subsidies a month later, which is now being used as an excuse for the GOP to slip in anti-trans clauses and dare Dems to agree
🎶 this little light of mine…🎶
December 15, 2025 at 3:15 AM
🎶 this little light of mine…🎶
After my escape from the all consuming world of academia, never in a million years did I think teaching would bring me so much joy and soul satisfaction. Yet, here I am. A teacher, despite all of my previous resistance, and I’m not even a little bit mad about it.
December 10, 2025 at 3:01 AM
After my escape from the all consuming world of academia, never in a million years did I think teaching would bring me so much joy and soul satisfaction. Yet, here I am. A teacher, despite all of my previous resistance, and I’m not even a little bit mad about it.
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As your Governor, I’ve never been prouder to work for you - and with you. But the fight isn’t over. I’m running for reelection because Oregon values are on the line.
December 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM
As your Governor, I’ve never been prouder to work for you - and with you. But the fight isn’t over. I’m running for reelection because Oregon values are on the line.
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the whale’s vast plaited forehead forms innumerable strange devices for the emblematical adornment of his wondrous tun
December 8, 2025 at 11:47 PM
the whale’s vast plaited forehead forms innumerable strange devices for the emblematical adornment of his wondrous tun
I’ve graduated from dragonfly visitations to a hummingbird. My rosemary is blooming late (which surprised me, I didn’t know it could bloom in this weather) and my hummingbird visitor loves those little blue blossoms 🤗🥰
December 8, 2025 at 9:02 PM
I’ve graduated from dragonfly visitations to a hummingbird. My rosemary is blooming late (which surprised me, I didn’t know it could bloom in this weather) and my hummingbird visitor loves those little blue blossoms 🤗🥰
Persistence is utile
December 7, 2025 at 5:35 AM
Persistence is utile
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It only took four of us making a two-minute public comment about the library at the city council meeting for the councilors to restore the funding the mayor’s office had cut.
I really can't emphasize enough that if you care about local politics, all you gotta do is show up. Just a regular schmegular person showing up. Literally just show up consistently in person and within a remarkably short amount of time, you will have a shocking amount of influence.
December 6, 2025 at 5:08 PM
It only took four of us making a two-minute public comment about the library at the city council meeting for the councilors to restore the funding the mayor’s office had cut.
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I challenge 2026 to deliver some actual consequences to the administration
November 30, 2025 at 3:23 AM
I challenge 2026 to deliver some actual consequences to the administration
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Morning, Happy Tuesday
December 2, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Morning, Happy Tuesday
Happy Gratitude Day! May peace, love, joy and plenty grace our lives and guide us to a generosity of spirit that cannot be discouraged, even in these difficult times.
November 27, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Happy Gratitude Day! May peace, love, joy and plenty grace our lives and guide us to a generosity of spirit that cannot be discouraged, even in these difficult times.
Happy Gratitude Day! There are some things that get on my nerves, but it’s so worth the minor
hassles to connect with family for a few days. Mom’s turkey is over the moon good, can’t wait. It’s been many years, ten I think.
hassles to connect with family for a few days. Mom’s turkey is over the moon good, can’t wait. It’s been many years, ten I think.
November 27, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Happy Gratitude Day! There are some things that get on my nerves, but it’s so worth the minor
hassles to connect with family for a few days. Mom’s turkey is over the moon good, can’t wait. It’s been many years, ten I think.
hassles to connect with family for a few days. Mom’s turkey is over the moon good, can’t wait. It’s been many years, ten I think.
My mom is blasting Fox News, so I’m holed up in the back room so I don’t have to listen to that garbage.
I need the quiet time anyway.
I need the quiet time anyway.
November 27, 2025 at 12:21 AM
My mom is blasting Fox News, so I’m holed up in the back room so I don’t have to listen to that garbage.
I need the quiet time anyway.
I need the quiet time anyway.
In Santa Barbara, the skies are blue and the surf is gentle, but stars help me get through this family visit with some semblance of sanity 😱
November 26, 2025 at 11:20 PM
In Santa Barbara, the skies are blue and the surf is gentle, but stars help me get through this family visit with some semblance of sanity 😱
Caught the sunrise and am now recharged and ready for my mom and family in Santa Barbara.
Onward!
Onward!
November 25, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Caught the sunrise and am now recharged and ready for my mom and family in Santa Barbara.
Onward!
Onward!
Eating oysters on my room balcony while watching the sunset and listening to the surf.
November 25, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Eating oysters on my room balcony while watching the sunset and listening to the surf.
Oregon coast oysters are so fresh and delicious, I’m trying to cram in as many oyster meals as I can while I’m here. Every restaurant prepares them slightly differently so I never get bored with them.
I definitely have a favorite though—crispy oysters at Catalyst by the Marina.
I definitely have a favorite though—crispy oysters at Catalyst by the Marina.
November 24, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Oregon coast oysters are so fresh and delicious, I’m trying to cram in as many oyster meals as I can while I’m here. Every restaurant prepares them slightly differently so I never get bored with them.
I definitely have a favorite though—crispy oysters at Catalyst by the Marina.
I definitely have a favorite though—crispy oysters at Catalyst by the Marina.
Good day from Brookings, Oregon! 😍
November 24, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Good day from Brookings, Oregon! 😍
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Meta halted internal research that purportedly showed (young) people who stopped using Facebook became less depressed and anxious, according to an unredacted legal filing released on Friday. www.cnbc.com/2025/11/23/m...
Meta halted internal research suggesting social media harm, court filing alleges
Meta is alleged to have halted internal research suggesting social media harm, according to court documents.
www.cnbc.com
November 24, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Meta halted internal research that purportedly showed (young) people who stopped using Facebook became less depressed and anxious, according to an unredacted legal filing released on Friday. www.cnbc.com/2025/11/23/m...
Watching cbs news doing a story on a jail that has a recovery program that has reduced their recidivism rate down to 23% (!!!)
“What’s the secret sauce?” Asks a reporter.
“Love.”
My heart just grew ten sizes.
“What’s the secret sauce?” Asks a reporter.
“Love.”
My heart just grew ten sizes.
November 20, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Watching cbs news doing a story on a jail that has a recovery program that has reduced their recidivism rate down to 23% (!!!)
“What’s the secret sauce?” Asks a reporter.
“Love.”
My heart just grew ten sizes.
“What’s the secret sauce?” Asks a reporter.
“Love.”
My heart just grew ten sizes.
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November 14, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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Tell me something lovely
November 13, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Tell me something lovely