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Amber (Spooky Version)

@amberkinion.bsky.social

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(she/her/ella) Arizona. 41. Separated, kids all double digits. Writer, lover, full of rage. Depressive disorder. Trans lives matter. AMA else. 🩵🫂

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Christopher Wiggins @cwnewser.bsky.social · 13h

Breaking: Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, the legendary transgender activist and veteran of the Stonewall uprising who dedicated her life to the liberation of trans people, especially Black trans women, has died at 78.

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Amber (Spooky Version) @amberkinion.bsky.social · 12h

pls let me hug him just once

Helena @helenahan.bsky.social · 21h

Happy #MadsMonday ❤️
I know we all saw this photo over the weekend but that’s no reason to stop enjoying it.

#Hannibal

Photo of Mads Mikkelsen taken two days ago. He’s wearing his dark green zip up and a beanie. He has a full beard and looks completely gorgeous.

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crystal @ Nerdsbian Creations @nerdsbian.bsky.social · 13h

I've also got some ttrpg accessories (and other goodies) for sale in my kofi shop. #ttrpg #dnd #tabletop #bsnm

This link will give you 15% until Saturday (10/18)
ko-fi.com/nerdsbian/li...

A collage a several small dice boxes. Two are shield shaped, two and hexagons.

A collage of serial ttrpg accessories including a dice bag, dice tray, and spell slot tracker among other items.

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crystal @ Nerdsbian Creations @nerdsbian.bsky.social · 13h

I'm trying to pay off a $200 vet bill. So if you're in the market for a custom eva foam cosplay prop, checkout my shop! #cosplay #props #maker #foamsmith #bsnm
nerdsbiancreations.etsy.com/listing/7213...

Two shots of a eva foam replica of Jinx's Zap Blaster from Arcane. A steam punk style handgun. It has a silver and copper barrel with gold accents and a brown "wooden" grip. There is hot pink and blue paint splatters all over the barrel. Top photo is under normal light, the bottom is under blacklight showing glowing paint splatters.

A collage of eva foam prop replicas. Top: the Morningstar Whip from Castlevania. Bottom left: Majora's Mask. Bottom right: Lie Ren's Stormflower pistols from RWBY.

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crystal @ Nerdsbian Creations @nerdsbian.bsky.social · 13h

And the cat tax :)

An orange cat sitting on tan carpet looking toward the camera.

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crystal @ Nerdsbian Creations @nerdsbian.bsky.social · 13h

The total came to $308. I had to put $200 of it on a credit card. I adjusted the kofi goal accordingly, if anyone wanted to help out.

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Buy Crystal a Coffee

Become a supporter of Crystal today!

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Big Nasty 🤠☭ @bignasty.bsky.social · 15h

Here’s the flier I made to take to the Austin #NoKings rally. Feel free to adjust for your area and use it too

We Protested, Now What?

No one has to do it all.
Find what you're good at, and join your community.

1. Mutual Aid - Collect and distribute food, clothing, hygiene items, blankets, or school supplies. Learn what your vulnerable neighbors need, and help them get it.
2. Labor Organizing - We, the working class, hold the power to SHUT DOWN the economy. Talk to your coworkers.
Unionize. Make demands. Walk out.
3. Community Defense - Monitor and document ICE and CBP activity. Learn de-arrest tactics and intervene. Embrace your 2a right to protect yourself and communities under attack.
4. Education - Read liberation theory and share it with others.
Join a reading group, and study revolutionaries of the past (ex: Lenin, Che, Rosa Luxemburg, Ho Chi Minh, Malcolm X).
5. Boycott - Don't spend your money with companies that donate to the Texas GOP or support the IDF.

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alexis simpson @amutepiggy.bsky.social · 15h

starting a business called the Billionaire Bullying Bureau

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crystal @ Nerdsbian Creations @nerdsbian.bsky.social · 19h

Not super happy with how the paint job turned out, but I went ahead and did some weathering paint today.

A silver Mandalorian helmet with dark brown and black weathering paint applied. Front view.

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Wasted Ink Zine Distro @wastedinkdistro.bsky.social · 20h

If you're looking for creative resources, check out our website! www.wizd-az.com/community-re...

Community Resources

If you have something to add to this resource list, please email us and we will add it!

www.wizd-az.com

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Amber (Spooky Version) @amberkinion.bsky.social · 23h

I’m still haunted by that video of the girl pronouncing Baseline like Vaseline

alexis simpson @amutepiggy.bsky.social · 1d

how mad do they get in arizona if you pronounce it "Tuck son"

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Trans Lifeline @translifeline.org · 1d

Attention: Trans allies <3 We’ve compiled resources, answers to common questions, and suggestions on how to support trans people now. The most important thing you can do for a trans person is show your support for them with *action*. Growth is the goal - not perfection. heyimtrans.com/cheat-sheet/

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Amber (Spooky Version) @amberkinion.bsky.social · 1d

May they lose the extra letters and forgo typos though 🙏

Amber (Spooky Version) @amberkinion.bsky.social · 1d

I love my kids. May they never loose their whimsy (or spookiness)

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Juno Rylee Schultz @junoryleejournalism.com · 1d

right … which is .. what so many of us are asking for as trans people ???

Kiera Knightley sounds like a BlueSky moderator

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Keira Knightley said that before joining the voice cast of Audible's "Harry Potter: The Full Cast Audio
Editions,
" she was "not aware" of the fan boycott
of all things "Harry Potter" over J.K. Rowling's statements about the transgender community:
"You know, I think we're all living in a period of time right now where we're all going to have to figure out how to live together, aren't we? And we've all got very different opinions. I hope that we can all find respect."

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Amber (Spooky Version) @amberkinion.bsky.social · 1d

Help Juno out please! Sharing resources is our best bet to counteract the bullshit

#mutualaid

venmo.com/u/junostump

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Amber (Spooky Version) @amberkinion.bsky.social · 1d

I love you, Helen, you’re the mvp

Thomas Sanders @thomassanders.bsky.social · 1d

NEW VIDEO: “Solving the HARDEST Haunted Escape Room!!” 👻 Listen, I do not like being jumpscared in my quest to solve a puzzle… youtu.be/8UlKdG7MVLg

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Amber (Spooky Version) @amberkinion.bsky.social · 1d

This video was so fun!! My son and I agreed we never would have made it out of that one

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Amber (Spooky Version) @amberkinion.bsky.social · 2d

A collage of pictures of Ray and QR codes to various cash apps. A statement for his loan reading:
Principal $4,400.00
Current $4,208.65
Interest $29.75
Rate 32.259
Opened Apr 03, 2025

Black background with colorful stars. Black text on glitter highlighted backing.

Ways you can help:
Donate directly!
Share his pay links!
Keep an eye out for his store!
Support trans rights & mental healthcare access!
Reach out for local crochet orders!
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Amber (Spooky Version) @amberkinion.bsky.social · 2d

Collage of various photos of ray with his siblings and pets. A black and white cat, a white pup, and two German shepherds

Colorful pastel background. Black text on glittery highlights

Ray takes good care of his family!
He cooks dinner for everyone every night and provides for his furry babies.
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Collage of various foods and snacks made by ray for his siblings. French toast, shrimp, chili dogs, fries, Mac and cheese, s’mores. He makes so much more but it disappears quickly!

Colorful pastel background. Black text on glittery highlights

Ray is neurodivergent. He deals with gad, bpd, and adhd. He has copays, meds, and other health needs. He is also trans! A huge part of his struggle was having his ability to feel safe in his body paywalled. We were blessed to be able to raise half of the funds for his surgery, which he had over the summer, but we are paying down a high interest loan for the rest.
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Amber (Spooky Version) @amberkinion.bsky.social · 2d

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Black background with colorful stars. Black text on glitter highlighted backing. A purple arrow underneath.

A very cool kid I know
needs a helping hand
Will you share this?
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Ray is a fiber artist.
He makes totes, sweaters, blankets, cool gifts, and more
He's been unable to launch and online store yet, but he makes things locally.
Yarn is expensive!
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Collage of various photos of yarn supplies.

Colorful pastel background. Black text on glittery highlights

Ray is one of four siblings!
He also has four fur babies of his own!
He lives at home with his mom!
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Juno Rylee Schultz @junoryleejournalism.com · 1d

I’m so proud of my fellow leftists for pushing back against hatred and violence with disruptive protesting like this. This is how we do it.

It makes the news and people say

The Portland protest frog didn’t let a stream of chemical spray aimed directly at his costume’s air vent stop him.

A TikTok video of the onslaught by a federal agent is now up to at least 1.4 million likes.

It happened last week – at 10:57 p.m. on Oct. 2 – as people were peacefully protesting on the sidewalk in front of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office, said the man in the frog suit, Seth Todd, 24, of Portland.

Read more: https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2025/10/ive-definitely-had-spicier-tamales-says-portland-ice-protest-frog-that-got-pepper-sprayed-by-federal-agents.html?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=dhfacebook&utm_content=app.dashsocial.com%2Ftheoregonian%2Flibrary%2Fmedia%2F592948439

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