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Shawn Carter

@mousebr.at

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Tired millennial who's been on the internet since ‘96. Hobby hopper, Apple fanboy, and successful introvert. I’m not funny, but the delusion stays. He/him https://beacons.ai/mousebrat #photographer #podcaster #stay #twitch #streamer #illustrator

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Shawn Carter @mousebr.at · 24m

Finished a book, started another. And I can’t put this one down. Something clicked and my AuDHD is fascinated now.

A fantasy book titled “Breeding Devils in Chaos: The United Rite” by Sven Davisson rests on a vibrant orange desk pad. The cover features dramatic artwork showing a figure surrounded by magical blue and purple energy with mystical elements. The desk setup includes a white mechanical keyboard with a distinctive red “ENTER” key, a white computer mouse, a brown leather coaster, and what appears to be an iced coffee drink. The book is positioned on a wooden desk surface, creating an aesthetically pleasing workspace arrangement with warm lighting highlighting the scene.

Shawn Carter @mousebr.at · 2d

Life is a little bit more enjoyable with a touch of mystery.

Shawn Carter @mousebr.at · 2d

Happy Halloween, Bluesky.

Three illuminated jack-o’-lanterns arranged on a wooden porch at night, glowing with warm orange light. The leftmost pumpkin has a classic scary face with triangle eyes and a jagged smile, the middle pumpkin features a wide grinning expression, and a smaller pumpkin skull decoration sits in the background. Purple and blue ambient lighting creates a spooky Halloween atmosphere.

A view through a screened porch or enclosed area looking out at trees and foliage during dusk or dawn. The screen door features decorative diamond-pattern framework in the transom window above. The scene is framed by light-colored horizontal siding on either side, with soft natural light filtering through the trees in the background.

Three modern tarot or oracle cards laid out on a black cloth surface, each featuring artistic black and white photography with colorful accent elements - one with yellow/gold, one with red, and one with dramatic lighting effects. A metal tin case containing additional cards and supplies sits in the background, along with what appears to be a vintage flask.

A kitchen countertop displaying ingredients for making mulled cider or punch, including fresh orange slices arranged on a wooden cutting board, cinnamon sticks, star anise, whole peppercorns in a white bowl, and a bottle of McCormick pure vanilla extract. A large red slow cooker sits in the background on the black stovetop.

Shawn Carter @mousebr.at · 3d

Rain on Halloween is always good luck. Jealous!

Shawn Carter @mousebr.at · 3d

I’m with ya. I’ve been off for a hot minute too. The last month has been a little rough.

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Shawn Carter @mousebr.at · 4d

I will actually have to move mine over now. I’m ready!

Shawn Carter @mousebr.at · 6d

So you’re saying this book hit at the right time and it should be read now before I add any more books to the pile?

a man in a suit and tie talking on a cell phone with the words say no more written below him

Alt: a man in a suit and tie talking on a cell phone with the words say no more written below him

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Shawn Carter @mousebr.at · 6d

Lol I’m enjoying it too much, so that tells a story. But I’m equally invested in getting through 7 more before the end of the year.

Shawn Carter @mousebr.at · 6d

I'm 4, almost 5, into my goal of 12 for this year. I'm going to die.

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Shawn Carter @mousebr.at · 6d

Why yes, I do have 31 books on my “Currently Reading” list. And yes, I am about to make it 32.

It’s finally in my hands @fivefoldlaw.bsky.social. 🎉

A book titled “The Chaos Apple” by Thumper Forge rests on a wooden surface. The cover features a dark background with gold/tan design elements including a stylized apple with radiating lines creating a starburst effect. The subtitle reads “Magic & Discordianism for the Postmodern Witch.” In the background, there’s a black water bottle and what appears to be a yellow straw or similar object. The book is positioned on what looks like a natural wood grain table or desk surface.

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Shawn Carter @mousebr.at · 8d

October, you do many things perfectly.

A serene twilight landscape showing a crescent moon in the upper left portion of a gradient sky that transitions from deep purple-blue at the top to warm peach and orange tones near the horizon. The silhouette of a tree line runs along the bottom of the frame, creating a dark border against the colorful sunset sky. The minimalist composition captures the peaceful moment between day and night.

Shawn Carter @mousebr.at · 11d

The millennial rollercoaster that is growing up in a time before the internet, riding the unhinged introduction of social media, feeling the wrenching curve of 2008’s fallout, experiencing the highs and lows of political change, and coming around to finding life and community outside the internet 😶

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Merriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · 12d

The etymology of ‘turtle’ is interesting as shell.

'Turtle' comes from the French 'tortue,' which in turn comes from the Late Latin 'tartarucha.'

‘Tartarucha’ was short for the phrase ‘bestia tartarucha’ which means "infernal beast" or "beast of the nether regions."

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Shawn Carter @mousebr.at · 13d

‘Tis the season.

A Walton bodhran (Irish drum) with a cream-colored drumhead and dark wooden rim sits in a black carrying case on a car seat. Two wooden beaters rest on top of the drum. The bodhran has a brass nameplate reading “WALTON Since 1922.”

A vibrant orange pumpkin with deep vertical ridges and a dried stem sits on a dark car seat. The pumpkin appears fresh with natural variations in color and some surface markings visible on its skin.

A tarot card spread laid out on a dark surface in what appears to be a Celtic Cross or similar pattern. Ten cards are arranged with various Major Arcana cards visible including The Hanged Man, Justice, and Judgement. The scene includes mystical ambiance with a lit white candle, dried dark roses in a wooden bowl, and decorative objects in the background.

A cluttered workspace displaying various witchcraft and writing supplies. The scene includes multiple candles (both yellow tapers and white pillars), stacks of books, glass jars with cork stoppers containing matches, an ornate leather-bound journal, ink bottles with writing implements, and various mystical tools arranged on a light-colored surface near a window.

Shawn Carter @mousebr.at · 14d

“Answer fascism with absurdism.”

Shawn Carter @mousebr.at · 20d

a yellow cartoon character is holding a cup of coffee .

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Shawn Carter @mousebr.at · 23d

This checked several boxes for me. I love that Trixie is in her own gorgeous old house now. #halloween #helloAD #jk

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Trixie's Halloween House Party!

YouTube video by Trixie Mattel

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Shawn Carter @mousebr.at · 27d

This sounds like a threat… and I’m really happy about it at the same time. 😅

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Bookshop.org @bookshop.org · 27d

$41 million: The amount of money we’ve raised for indie bookstores since 2020.

$0: The amount of money Amazon has raised for indie bookstores since 1994.

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Shawn Carter @mousebr.at · 28d

a woman wearing sunglasses says " praise satan " in a netflix ad

Alt: a woman wearing sunglasses says " praise satan " in a netflix ad

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Shawn Carter @mousebr.at · Oct 2

It’s wild how much a depressive episode followed by a transformative vacation that heals childhood trauma followed by getting laid out by a sinus infection can make you feel like a wildly different person in the span of only a few weeks.

I’ll eventually be normal again. Lol

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Tony Haile @arctictony.com · Sep 30

So we raised $10.7m to build a new professional platform oriented around high-trust networked group chats in large part because I think we're better as a species than "six business lessons I learned on my trip to Cancun".

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