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Lep thinks thoughts
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Author. Geek. RN PhD. Incurable insomniac. 😴

Writing romance as Christine Danse (SF & sundry), Nicole Hawberry (cozy fantasy), & Kristi Kasen (paranormal).

Come for the tea, stay for the nerdy queer vibes and plant lore. (Well, stay for the tea, too!)
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Lep thinks thoughts @thinkingargoyle.bsky.social · 13d
It’s like Christmas morning again: I wake, and my book is live on Amazon. The first book I’ve released in seven years.

Gamer geeks. Werewolves. Best friends to lovers.

Oh, and unexpected camping trips in the Vermont woods.

www.amazon.com/dp/B0GDCZGD6V
Pressing Shift (Vermont by Moonlight Book 1)
Pressing Shift (Vermont by Moonlight Book 1) - Kindle edition by Kasen, Kristi. Paranormal Romance Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.
www.amazon.com
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billcorbett.bsky.social
People not in Minnesota: please read this excellent summary of what life is like in Minneapolis since the murderous scum ICE swarmed here. And more are on their way. By local reporter / writer / bike dude / legend @dbrauer.net .
Text: “A friend said those of us who live in Minneapolis should write about what's going on here for folks who live elsewhere. You need to know that whether you're a Republican, Independent or Democrat, the Constitution is being violated by our federal government. This is not about catching criminals, or even deporting people. It is about punishing an entire state, including citizens, for not supporting the president. Everyone in my part of Minneapolis is affected. On our streets, ICE is stopping people of color and demanding their papers. In America. US citizens do not have to prove citizenship to ICE. Yet people are being intimidated, some cases beaten up and detained, for requiring ICE to follow the law. ICE needs a judicial warrant to enter homes. Yet there are documented cases of them ignoring the law - violating a bedrock constitutional principle. Americans of color are staying home, afraid to go to work, school, to grocery shop, or fill their cars with gas. This isn't just "illegals" or immigrants with valid work permits, it is citizens who have had their cars rammed by ICE for merely looking Hispanic. Businesses are closing. Schools are 50 percent full. When they are open, fascists are calling in bomb threats because the president decided to make us a meme. After a daycare teacher with a valid work permit (through 2030) was snatched from her workplace, parents (and grandparents) have had to organize to watch their SCHOOLS, to make sure conditional rights are observed. This is being repeated throughout Minnesota. Imagine trying to do your job or live you life while also taking volunteer shifts to make sure the federal government doesn't act extrajudicially. Because of ICE's documented abuses, neighbors have organized to monitor federal actions. This observation is legal, as long as it doesn't interfere with a valid action. Yet since ICE killed Renee Good, they are increasingly stopping this observation, breaking car windows and …”
January 13, 2026 at 10:38 PM
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gusrinaldi.bsky.social
A 🐉 to start the week

#illustration #BRArt #kidlitart #fantasyart
Drawing of a giant dragon sitting behind Pico do Jaraguá watching the city at sunrise.
January 12, 2026 at 1:34 PM
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georgetakei.bsky.social
Andor has a lot to say about the world we live in now.
Screenshot of a post on X by Jamie Raskin (@jamie_raskin) that reads: “Remember what Nemik said in Andor:” followed by the quote: “Tyranny requires constant effort. It breaks, it leaks. Authority is brittle. Oppression is the mask of fear.” The post continues: “No Kings in America or in any galaxy. Stand strong for the people.” Below the text is a photo from a protest showing two people holding signs that read “No king can break our union” and “Vote yes!! to protect our courts,” with other demonstrators and signs in the background.
January 12, 2026 at 8:30 PM
thinkingargoyle.bsky.social
Our building is wonderfully weird. It’s sun-filled, and it smells like a science lab but sounds like a coffee shop.
January 12, 2026 at 5:23 PM
thinkingargoyle.bsky.social
Sat down to play my oboe for the first time in a month, and after the first note, my dog let out a loud, heartfelt groan.
January 12, 2026 at 2:10 AM
thinkingargoyle.bsky.social
Finally pulled my card for 2026.
Tarot card The Magician from the Prisma Visions deck by James R. Eads.
January 11, 2026 at 4:40 AM
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joyousjoyness.com
✨ Sketching instead of Scrolling! ✨

Gentle nudge to remind you to do something other than scrolling, anything is better!

#shiba #dog #art #timelapse #sketch #DetoxDoodles #sciart
January 10, 2026 at 1:30 AM
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greekceltic.bsky.social
pls open his chips
an orange dragon sitting with his tail curled around his front feet and a bag of chips in his mouth
January 10, 2026 at 1:12 AM
thinkingargoyle.bsky.social
Mt Hood is a ghost this morning.
January 9, 2026 at 6:10 PM
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joyousjoyness.com
✨ Sketching instead of Scrolling! ✨

Gentle nudge to remind you to do something other than scrolling, anything is better!

#MantaRay #ray #art #timelapse #sketch #DetoxDoodles #sciart
January 9, 2026 at 3:00 AM
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nycjayjay.bsky.social
My heart is still heavy from the news out of Minneapolis. And this was a tough piece to write today. But I’m more determined than ever to get the masked goons off the streets of our cities and kick the fascists out of power. I hope you are too. My write-up in the replies.
January 8, 2026 at 5:41 PM
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silverpebble2.bsky.social
In case you suffer from seasonal low mood or have been anxious or sad today, here are the earliest spring flowers-these will be blooming in a few weeks’ time 🌿
Early spring flowers from my garden including a wild daffodil, viola, winter flowering cherry, snowdrop, grape hyacinth/muscari, hellebore & kerria on my hand.
January 8, 2026 at 5:39 PM
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wired.com
We've removed the paywall from this guide so everyone can access it. 👇 Stay safe.
wired.com WIRED @wired.com · 5d
Just days into 2026, the killing of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good by a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has sparked protests around the US.

If you’re planning to protest, here’s how to safeguard your digital security.
How to Protest Safely in the Age of Surveillance
Law enforcement has more tools than ever to track your movements and access your communications. Here’s how to protect your privacy if you plan to protest.
www.wired.com
January 8, 2026 at 6:35 PM
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ethanmaldridge.bsky.social
Every year since we started dating, I've made a hand-painted illustration for my husband. Here's the one from this past year, inspired by our recent trip to Japan
A watercolor painting showing me, my husband Matt, and our dog hiking through a tunnel of red Torii gates
January 7, 2026 at 6:52 PM
thinkingargoyle.bsky.social
Secretly thrilled to see how well the parking lot weeds are doing: the dandelion and cat’s ear, the purple dead nettle, the plantain (two species!), the wild geranium, the dock.
January 7, 2026 at 6:33 PM
thinkingargoyle.bsky.social
I used to write very polished professional emails but now I write them as stream-of-consciousness as possible so there is no doubt I wrote them myself
January 7, 2026 at 12:50 AM
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bbolander.bsky.social
been saving this photo of the in-laws pet blob from christmas for strategic deployment and i think now's a good time
the sweetest blob
January 7, 2026 at 12:09 AM
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fellowtraveller.games
We're not crying, you're crying 🥺

"Citizen Sleeper 2 is a gentle reminder that, together, we can even the odds" 🗣️

Thank you @polygon.com and @diegoarguello.bsky.social for capturing what this game means to so many 💌

📰 www.polygon.com/review/51584...
In Citizen Sleeper 2, your crew is your survival
It achieves a Cowboy Bebop-like sense of community
www.polygon.com
January 6, 2026 at 10:02 PM
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guildwars2.com
⚔️The Fractal Rush bonus is just a week away, Tyrians! ⚡ Challenge the Mists from Jan 13–20 and push your limits for bonus rewards. Rally your squad, sharpen your skills, and get ready to tear through the fractals once more! ⚔️
January 6, 2026 at 7:02 PM
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calendarkrewe.bsky.social
The Mount Calendar is available now!

Discover this new calendar featuring amazing artworks of amazing artists of the community!

Get your copy of the calendar here!
> drive.google.com/drive/folder... <

#GuildWars2 #gw2 #calendar
Mount Calendar 1339AE - 2026 Freely available now!
December 28, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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hannahbluish.bsky.social
‘Sh*t’ art is better than no art
Make shit art on purpose, it’s fun and no one cares
January 5, 2026 at 5:13 PM
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avian-aves.bsky.social
Quick doodles from today 🐣
Two digital drawing doodles. There is a zebra finch Griffinch (finch griffin) in the top part, and a Chuchuenaga (combination of a long-tailed tit and mouse) on the bottom part. They are surrounded with a yellow outline. There are a few stylized stars in the background.
January 5, 2026 at 4:09 AM
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ddsyrdal.bsky.social
Moon tonight
January 5, 2026 at 4:22 AM
thinkingargoyle.bsky.social
Mixed an herbal tea blend up in a re-used plastic soup container, and afterward, flakes of dried herb are static-electricity-sticking to the bottom and sides. I'm chasing them around the container with the spoon. I just...didn't expect my dried tea to take on a life of its own.
January 5, 2026 at 1:27 AM
thinkingargoyle.bsky.social
Little things that bring me joy. A thread.
January 4, 2026 at 1:44 AM