C.J. Wilson
@thiscjwilson.bsky.social
Writer (SFF, games, comics, and nonfiction), nature-lover, cook, and that annoyingly outspoken friend.
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C.J. Wilson
@thiscjwilson.bsky.social
· May 23
How to Fight Despair by Feeding People *Right Away*
The world might be overwhelming right now, but there’s a way to help. Not later, but *now.*
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Hey yall, if you've been overwhelmed by all the bad shit in the world and dont know where to start helping, I wrote an article aimed at giving you some first steps.
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How many of y'all got foods you thought you hated because your family's go-to version of it sucked?
December 3, 2025 at 1:55 AM
How many of y'all got foods you thought you hated because your family's go-to version of it sucked?
I hope that even half the people out here posting memes about Trump and authoritarianism are actually out there, on the ground, *doing* some shit.
December 1, 2025 at 5:40 PM
I hope that even half the people out here posting memes about Trump and authoritarianism are actually out there, on the ground, *doing* some shit.
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Iowa City made buses free in August 2023 with a goal of lowering emissions and encouraging people to take public transit.
Now ridership is up, traffic is down, and the program is extremely popular.
So popular that the City Council has voted to extend it for another year.
Now ridership is up, traffic is down, and the program is extremely popular.
So popular that the City Council has voted to extend it for another year.
November 20, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Iowa City made buses free in August 2023 with a goal of lowering emissions and encouraging people to take public transit.
Now ridership is up, traffic is down, and the program is extremely popular.
So popular that the City Council has voted to extend it for another year.
Now ridership is up, traffic is down, and the program is extremely popular.
So popular that the City Council has voted to extend it for another year.
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Hey, just got word that there's someone out there emailing people from annleckie05 at gmail, pretending to be me "reaching out" to people.
That is not me! If I email you out of the blue it will almost certainly come from annleckie.com, or possibly my personal email which doesn't contain my name.
That is not me! If I email you out of the blue it will almost certainly come from annleckie.com, or possibly my personal email which doesn't contain my name.
November 30, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Hey, just got word that there's someone out there emailing people from annleckie05 at gmail, pretending to be me "reaching out" to people.
That is not me! If I email you out of the blue it will almost certainly come from annleckie.com, or possibly my personal email which doesn't contain my name.
That is not me! If I email you out of the blue it will almost certainly come from annleckie.com, or possibly my personal email which doesn't contain my name.
One of the most frustrating things about any form of art is that one mark of constant improvement is that you're always a little critical of your last creation, because you've hopefully improved enough in the wake of it to see its flaws.
Still distressing though.
Still distressing though.
November 30, 2025 at 7:35 PM
One of the most frustrating things about any form of art is that one mark of constant improvement is that you're always a little critical of your last creation, because you've hopefully improved enough in the wake of it to see its flaws.
Still distressing though.
Still distressing though.
Been really vibing emotional storytelling-forward or adjacent music lately. AJJ, McKinley Dixon, and Uncluded have all been stuck in my head.
November 26, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Been really vibing emotional storytelling-forward or adjacent music lately. AJJ, McKinley Dixon, and Uncluded have all been stuck in my head.
I really cant decide if the amount of cool stuff to read and play is a blessing or a curse.
November 23, 2025 at 10:18 PM
I really cant decide if the amount of cool stuff to read and play is a blessing or a curse.
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Go to that gig. listen to that song, dust off that record player, learn to play that guitar.
Music helps us through. Life can be overwhelming at times. Music can help, I promise you that
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Music helps us through. Life can be overwhelming at times. Music can help, I promise you that
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November 23, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Go to that gig. listen to that song, dust off that record player, learn to play that guitar.
Music helps us through. Life can be overwhelming at times. Music can help, I promise you that
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Music helps us through. Life can be overwhelming at times. Music can help, I promise you that
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An AP headline on a push notification read "At least 24 people are dead and 54 wounded after Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, testing the ceasefire that began in October, officials say."
That is clear skewing. That's not testing a ceasefire. It's breaking it.
That is clear skewing. That's not testing a ceasefire. It's breaking it.
November 22, 2025 at 4:13 PM
An AP headline on a push notification read "At least 24 people are dead and 54 wounded after Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, testing the ceasefire that began in October, officials say."
That is clear skewing. That's not testing a ceasefire. It's breaking it.
That is clear skewing. That's not testing a ceasefire. It's breaking it.
Good reminder!
It was a crazy busy in the bookshop today. I took almost four times what I'd expect to take on a normal Weds. I guess the ramp-up to Christmas has started, which is good news. Independent bookshops make around a third of their yearly income over the seasonal period, so remember to shop local!
November 20, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Good reminder!
I'm sitting at the DMV, number 10th in line for an appointment scheduled for 20 minutes ago, and I'm realizing why I put this off so long.
November 20, 2025 at 4:22 PM
I'm sitting at the DMV, number 10th in line for an appointment scheduled for 20 minutes ago, and I'm realizing why I put this off so long.
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People of Scotland. Nature Needs You. And swift bricks could be mandated in Scotland if we work together now. The RSPB Scotland has this e-action for anyone based in Scotland action.rspb.org.uk/page/181323/...
Ask your MSP to act for Scotland's wildlife.
MSPs will debate one of the most important nature bills in a generation on the 19th of November.
Take action and make sure they back a strong Bill that protects wildlife, not weakens it.
action.rspb.org.uk
November 19, 2025 at 8:03 AM
People of Scotland. Nature Needs You. And swift bricks could be mandated in Scotland if we work together now. The RSPB Scotland has this e-action for anyone based in Scotland action.rspb.org.uk/page/181323/...
Props to Scrivener for finding mac users a way around this.
Unlike most apps these days, Scrivener does not use AI in any way. However, if you’re on a Mac, you may see an AI prompt.
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Here’s why, and what you can do if you want to remove this: buff.ly/MlAq0rL
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Here’s why, and what you can do if you want to remove this: buff.ly/MlAq0rL
November 19, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Props to Scrivener for finding mac users a way around this.
The online sphere is getting REALLY conspiratorial right now, so I'm gonna ask y'all to write the claims you're buying into down.
In a month, mark any that turned out false. Cut the people who told you that shit out of your info network.
In a month, mark any that turned out false. Cut the people who told you that shit out of your info network.
November 19, 2025 at 11:00 PM
The online sphere is getting REALLY conspiratorial right now, so I'm gonna ask y'all to write the claims you're buying into down.
In a month, mark any that turned out false. Cut the people who told you that shit out of your info network.
In a month, mark any that turned out false. Cut the people who told you that shit out of your info network.
Couldnt have fuckin said it better myself.
Seeing speculative fiction as a realm of infinite possibilities for narrative, symbolism, metaphor, character examination, and theme explorations that can be combined with any type of prose or literary technique, rather than a box with limitations. Beautiful.
November 18, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Couldnt have fuckin said it better myself.
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Look, sometimes posting here can be a grind, but you have to jump in feet first and everything will come out fine on the other side
First off, my suspension has ended. Got a little harsh with a post a few days ago but I didn’t have my feet on the ground and I’m sorry if I offended anyone. Will try to be more chipper. Knock on wood!
November 17, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Look, sometimes posting here can be a grind, but you have to jump in feet first and everything will come out fine on the other side
Kinda sucks when you love your job but not your workplace.
November 17, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Kinda sucks when you love your job but not your workplace.
I feel a little bad saying it, but I can't help but notice that every pro-AI person I meet is also someone whose opinion I would take with an enormous grain of salt.
November 16, 2025 at 5:11 PM
I feel a little bad saying it, but I can't help but notice that every pro-AI person I meet is also someone whose opinion I would take with an enormous grain of salt.
Been trying to make more vegan recipes and picked up a cookbook. Made sauteed mushrooms with shallots and thyme, and misir wot.
November 15, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Been trying to make more vegan recipes and picked up a cookbook. Made sauteed mushrooms with shallots and thyme, and misir wot.
The longer I live in NYC, the more I like both rats and pigeons.
November 14, 2025 at 3:51 AM
The longer I live in NYC, the more I like both rats and pigeons.
I got to hang with a NYC Godot gamedev community this week and it was a highlight of the week. There's sooo much value in in-person creative communities.
November 12, 2025 at 9:58 PM
I got to hang with a NYC Godot gamedev community this week and it was a highlight of the week. There's sooo much value in in-person creative communities.
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You look for cracks everywhere to exploit against fascists. Period. I think some people seem confused about the state of things in this country.
November 12, 2025 at 7:52 PM
You look for cracks everywhere to exploit against fascists. Period. I think some people seem confused about the state of things in this country.
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Winter Burrow is out TODAY. I'm hoping it will scratch my Stardew itch while I wait for Haunted Chocolatier
store.steampowered.com/app/3008740/...
store.steampowered.com/app/3008740/...
Winter Burrow on Steam
Winter Burrow is a cozy woodland survival game about a mouse returning home to restore their childhood burrow. Explore, gather resources, craft, knit warm sweaters, bake pies and meet the locals.
store.steampowered.com
November 12, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Winter Burrow is out TODAY. I'm hoping it will scratch my Stardew itch while I wait for Haunted Chocolatier
store.steampowered.com/app/3008740/...
store.steampowered.com/app/3008740/...
Reposting this because I'd love some recommendations.
Literary hivemind! Has anyone read any fiction recently that engages or evokes digital archives - or, even better, the concept of the 'digital dark age'?
November 12, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Reposting this because I'd love some recommendations.
I've been trying to increase my repertoire of vegan recipes and I'm having a little more trouble than I thought I would.
November 12, 2025 at 2:28 AM
I've been trying to increase my repertoire of vegan recipes and I'm having a little more trouble than I thought I would.