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Wasabi Poptart / now in my Collecting the Dole era @gothsockmonkey.bsky.social · 2h

(ngl it bothered me that Neil was so different in S3; I really enjoyed him as the sad, soggy loser in S2 and the glow-up seemed out of character)

Wasabi Poptart / now in my Collecting the Dole era @gothsockmonkey.bsky.social · 2h

I'm not in the headspace to participate this year but am excited it's getting so much traction! It's going to be a great event 🎄

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Charm City Art Spice @rahnealexander.com · 13h

can't believe the newspaper that made up trans bullets thought johnny cash was a square

The Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 19h

Compared to Dylan and Springsteen, country-music legend Johnny Cash can seem deeply uncool. It took time for me to appreciate his profound, plainspoken strength, writes Jon Fasman.

Essay | Can We Finally Give Johnny Cash His Due?

Compared to Dylan and Springsteen, the country-music legend can seem deeply uncool. It took time for me to appreciate his profound, plainspoken strength.

on.wsj.com

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Wasabi Poptart / now in my Collecting the Dole era @gothsockmonkey.bsky.social · 5h

Same character, even: Neil Ackroyd share.google/4Yetz83LrZ70...

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Wasabi Poptart / now in my Collecting the Dole era @gothsockmonkey.bsky.social · 6h

🫂🫂🫂

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Wasabi Poptart / now in my Collecting the Dole era @gothsockmonkey.bsky.social · 23h

Most of that stuff is better forgotten so it might be best to let sleeping dogs lie

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Wasabi Poptart / now in my Collecting the Dole era @gothsockmonkey.bsky.social · 23h

🫂🫂🫂

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Wasabi Poptart / now in my Collecting the Dole era @gothsockmonkey.bsky.social · 1d

I got it at NYCC '23... I recall standing on the escalator from the River Pavillion, looking down at all the folks packing the concourse, and thinking "wow, I was really fucking stupid to not wear a mask"

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Wasabi Poptart / now in my Collecting the Dole era @gothsockmonkey.bsky.social · 1d

the girlfriend of one of the founders of antifa

(yeah I know Nerys and Odo are canon, but that ship always kinda squicked me out and anyway I like to think Jadzia was her one true love)

Jadzia Dax (Terry Farrell) and Kira Nerys (Nana Visitor) run the station in ST:DS9

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Wasabi Poptart / now in my Collecting the Dole era @gothsockmonkey.bsky.social · 1d

SCORE!

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Wasabi Poptart / now in my Collecting the Dole era @gothsockmonkey.bsky.social · 1d

What is your horror movie role this Halloween?

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Wasabi Poptart / now in my Collecting the Dole era @gothsockmonkey.bsky.social · 1d

"gentle milk breath"

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Darryl Mott 💀 @gamerstavernshow.com · 2d

Tumblr post from fictionadventurer

One of the more profound things I’ve heard recently came from a Mr. Rogers documentary. In a clip from his show, Mr. Rogers had just visited with a musician, and tells his audience that some people play music, and some people don’t, and that’s okay.

And then he said, “The important thing is to find something you feel good about doing.”

That phrasing struck me. “Something you feel good about doing”. Most people would have phrased it as “something you enjoy doing”. Or “something you’re good at doing”. But Mr. Rogers’ subtly different phrasing leads to a profoundly different connotation. “Something you feel good about doing” may not be enjoyable–people who work in hospitals or in disaster zones might not enjoy much of their day, but they probably feel good about helping people. “Something you feel good about doing“ may not be something you’re particularly good at–you may be a terrible artist by any objective standard, but if you feel good about making your art, then it’s a worthwhile endeavor. Looking for “something you feel good about doing” can help you find a truly satisfying life path.

That phrasing struck me. “Something you feel good about doing”. Most people would have phrased it as “something you enjoy doing”. Or “something you’re good at doing”. But Mr. Rogers’ subtly different phrasing leads to a profoundly different connotation. “Something you feel good about doing” may not be enjoyable–people who work in hospitals or in disaster zones might not enjoy much of their day, but they probably feel good about helping people. “Something you feel good about doing“ may not be something you’re particularly good at–you may be a terrible artist by any objective standard, but if you feel good about making your art, then it’s a worthwhile endeavor. Looking for “something you feel good about doing” can help you find a truly satisfying life path.

That phrase is also helpful with daily decision-making. Too often, I can make choices based on “what feels good.” I put aside tasks that are too stressful or avoid activities that seem too difficult, in favor of mindlessly browsing the internet. And I enjoy myself. I feel good while I’m doing that. But at the end of the day, I don’t feel good about how I spent my time. However, reminding myself to do “something I feel good about doing” can motivate me to accomplish those more difficult tasks. It can push me to do something outside of my comfort zone, to try something new that I might not be much good at. And maybe this is a blindingly obvious philosophy to everyone else. But I’m grateful for the reminder.

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Wasabi Poptart / now in my Collecting the Dole era @gothsockmonkey.bsky.social · 2d

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Wasabi Poptart / now in my Collecting the Dole era @gothsockmonkey.bsky.social · 2d

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Wasabi Poptart / now in my Collecting the Dole era @gothsockmonkey.bsky.social · 2d

a man and a woman are sitting at a news desk with the words `` go us '' written in front of them .

Alt: a man and a woman are sitting at a news desk with the words `` go us '' written in front of them .

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Wasabi Poptart / now in my Collecting the Dole era @gothsockmonkey.bsky.social · 2d

Hahaha! Me too!

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Wasabi Poptart / now in my Collecting the Dole era @gothsockmonkey.bsky.social · 2d

Black licorice is divisive for sure!

Cilantro is too, but that's because of genetics.

Why Does Cilantro Taste Like Soap to Some People? | Britannica

Cilantro (aka the leaves of the coriander plant) is a tasty herb to most people.

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Wasabi Poptart / now in my Collecting the Dole era @gothsockmonkey.bsky.social · 2d

open.substack.com/pub/wonkette...

NPR Says Memphis 'Sees Opportunity' In Trump's Fascist Invasion, So It's All Good, We Guess!

Oh for God's sake.

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Wasabi Poptart / now in my Collecting the Dole era @gothsockmonkey.bsky.social · 2d

The fuck are you doing, NPR? The alligator is not going to eat you last! www.npr.org/2025/10/03/n...

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Wasabi Poptart / now in my Collecting the Dole era @gothsockmonkey.bsky.social · 2d

Being a grown-up means you can laugh at randos sharing rancid takes on the internet, then go back to whatever it is that you were doing (i.e, enjoying fandom, hobbies, friends).

Corey Atad @coreyatad.com · 3d

don’t be “in a fandom.”

grow up, get a hobby, make friends.

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Wasabi Poptart / now in my Collecting the Dole era @gothsockmonkey.bsky.social · 3d

"Why should artists get paid anything? AI does it for free!" 🫩

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Wasabi Poptart / now in my Collecting the Dole era @gothsockmonkey.bsky.social · 3d

What is the point of making transactions public on Venmo? Does anyone really care to know what people are sending each other money for? Is this actually interesting to anyone not directly involved in the transaction?

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Wasabi Poptart / now in my Collecting the Dole era @gothsockmonkey.bsky.social · 3d

The media complicity this morning is *appalling*. We expect this nonsense from Fox, not from CNN or NPR.

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Wasabi Poptart / now in my Collecting the Dole era @gothsockmonkey.bsky.social · 3d

I thought after NPR lost federal funding, it would stop licking the current administration's boots; I was mistaken.

NPR @npr.org · 3d

President Trump is bucking tradition and legal precedent in pushing to deploy the National Guard to Democratic-led cities like Portland, Oregon, and Chicago due to what he says is rampant crime and to support his crackdown on illegal immigration.

Trump's power to deploy National Guard, explained

President Trump is bucking tradition and legal precedent in pushing to deploy the National Guard to Democratic-led cities like Portland, Oregon, and Chicago due to what he says is rampant crime and to support his crackdown on illegal immigration.

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