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Writer, editor, reader, baseball fan, jigsaw puzzle fan, #postcardstovoters activist, travel partner of #Quirk. BlueSky's least competent lurker. Avatar: A hand holding the stem of an Amazonian water lily

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SGS @sgswritereditor.bsky.social · Nov 11

This is #Quirk the duck. If you ever feel sad and don't want to feel sad, look at #Quirk.

Quirk, a small, stuffed, white toy duck with a yellow beak and yellow feet, sits on a couch upholstered in red jacquard and smiles back at you.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 6h

Never forget this: The forces rigging our economy, undermining our democracy, polluting our planet, and stoking hatred are counting on you to give up. Cynicism is how they win. Stay clear-eyed and ready for the fight ahead.

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Kelly McCullough @kellydmcc.bsky.social · 5h

Hey, sci-fi and fantasy folks, if you happen to know folks who are involved with various estates in the field, do tip them a hat about the Anthropic settlement. Agencies do not get $ out of the deal and may not remember to talk to estate clients. My agent was worrying about estates not being alerted

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Claire @baseball-broad.bsky.social · 6h

Alright, last baseball thing for now:

I watched a lot of postgame interviews and it struck me how many folks asking the Mariners questions made an effort to ask them questions in Spanish. Every time the players’ faces lit up. This is so important, and I’d love to see more of it.

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Codify Baseball @codifybaseball.bsky.social · 5h

when the shutdown hits so hard you end up playing with yourself

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Mark Bray @mark-bray.bsky.social · 13h

Despite all of the threats and nasty messages I have received, I’ve actually received more notes of support and solidarity.

So I just wanted to take a moment amidst a hectic time to thank everyone who has reached out.

I don’t know when I will have the time to reply to everyone, but I intend to.

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Don't Fret. It Adores You @seed-corn-thoughts.bsky.social · 10h

Again:
1) If the RIFs are illegal, "We are going to divert appropriated funds to pay Da Troops" is double mega illegal, and that actually matters.
2) The military's payment system is so baroque I'm not sure it's even possible to do this
3) They just keep blowing up their own leverage.

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SGS @sgswritereditor.bsky.social · 5d

This week's #antiquesroadshow live watch party is over, but there will be another on Monday October 13. If you want me to add your BlueSky handle to the next round of summoning posts, please respond to this post.

SGS @sgswritereditor.bsky.social · 5d

The next new live episode of #antiquesroadshow airs Monday, October 13 at 8 pm EST. Title is Vintage Phoenix, Hour 1. #Quirk and I will show up on Bluesky on October 13 around 8 pm EST. Hope to see you then!

Screenshot of the Antiques Roadshow schedule page, showing the next new Vintage episode as Vintage Phoenix, Hour 1, airing at 8 pm EST on Monday, October 13.

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Edward Nirenberg @enirenberg.bsky.social · 11h

Not enough news outlets are making it absolutely clear that last night’s RIFs are unlawful

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AnnaClimbsMtns @annaclimbsmtns.bsky.social · 10h

- Our closer, Andres Muñoz rescues cats and leaves the game on for his cat Matilda so she can watch him pitch.
- We have Josh Naylor, aka "Thicky Henderson," who is the slowest runner yet steals a lot of bases.

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AnnaClimbsMtns @annaclimbsmtns.bsky.social · 10h

Is your team no longer in the MLB postseason? Want to hop on the Mariners bandwagon? We will welcome you with open arms! Here are some reasons why you should join us.
- We've never been to the WS, let alone won it.
- Our best player has a nickname celebrating his big ass.

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Ward Q. Normal (he/him) @wardqnormal.bsky.social · 10h

Inflatable frog suit that reads "this machine kills fascists."

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Ward Q. Normal (he/him) @wardqnormal.bsky.social · 11h

It's #NationalComingOutDay. I've said it before, and I'll say it again: the hardest person I ever had to come out to was myself. Once I'd figured that out, it was all easier.

I know not everyone has the safety to come out, but if you do, you owe it to yourself and your community to be visible.

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Preeti Chhibber @runwithskizzers.bsky.social · 8h

A very good thread on masking, especially in these hellish times when the systems meant to protect us are being spitefully destroyed by evil little power hungry gremlins. Mask up! Protect yourselves and your community! 😷😷😷

bats 🦇✨ @itsbabs.bsky.social · 9h

if you are rightfully concerned if not frightened about the continued dissolution of U.S. healthcare infrastructure, would you take an action every day to resist it?

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Chris Kluwe @chriswarcraft.bsky.social · 9h

This is a really good article, and as an inveterate shitposter, I keep asking where the adults are.

I don’t *want* to be protesting! I don’t *want* to be arrested for standing up to oppression!! I want a boring government that works and takes care of everyone and I can go be stupid online!!!

sarah jeong @sarahjeong.bsky.social · 10h

I have a theory www.theverge.com/policy/79849...

American politics has devolved into shitposting and aura farming

The Frog is owning the president.

www.theverge.com

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Matthew Segal @segalmr.bsky.social · 12h

I think one key is demonstrating that it would be absurd for some to treat you as a threat while *also* avoiding any behavior resembling aggression or doing anything to insult anyone or deny anyone’s humanity.

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Matthew Segal @segalmr.bsky.social · 13h

In all seriousness people might want to think about why the 🐸 costumes are proving to be a more effective brand of advocacy than some other things that have been championed in recent years.

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Donna Halper @devorahleah.bsky.social · 12h

When I was a deejay, I was a big fan of the Moody Blues. Even at rock stations, many of their songs did well for us. I was excited to finally meet them in the mid-80s; really nice people. Sorry to learn that long-time member John Lodge has passed, suddenly, at age 82. ew.com/john-lodge-d...

John Lodge, singer and bassist of Moody Blues, dies at 82

John Lodge, the singer and bassist of British rock band Moody Blues for more than 50 years, has died. He was 82.

ew.com

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Jeff Passan @jeffpasan.bsky.social · 23h

FINAL: Mariners 3, Tigers 2

The Seattle Mariners are headed to the ALCS for the first time since 2001 and will face Toronto after Jorge Polanco walked off Detroit in the 15th inning. It was the longest winner-takes-all playoff game in MLB history. Amazing night, amazing series.

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Oswego Willy @oswegowilly.bsky.social · 12h

If you missed the Mariners beat the Tigers last night in 15 innings, you missed what playoff baseball is and should be

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

This Mariners-Tigers battle is one of the best baseball games I’ve ever seen

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Todd Radom @toddradom.bsky.social · 13h

The Sons of 1977 ALCS. The Mariners and Blue Jays are expansion mates, born in 1977 as new AL clubs. Toronto wasn't part of MLB's US licensing agreement—they had their own team-labeled retail program which generated massive revenue, selling 120,000 caps in Vancouver alone (3,000 miles from Toronto)

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Laurel Krahn @windowseat.bsky.social · 22h

In the bottom of the 9th inning, former Twin Jorge Polanco (of the Mariners) came up to bat & failed to do anything. (I wanted a walkoff homerun or something.) When I posted this, I thought it unlikely he'd get up to bat again.

He batted 3 more times! And walked it off 2 hours after my post! 😂

Laurel Krahn @wintwins.bsky.social · 1d

A Jorge Polanco walk off could still be sweet, but we might be here for a while.

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Haus of Decline @hausofdecline.bsky.social · 14h

Congrats to the Mariners on winning the Battle of the Somme of baseball games. I think the Jays will have a tougher time against them because they will not be fueled by pure liquid Yankee hatred. Mariners are downright likeable.

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Sarahseattle @sarahseattle.bsky.social · 22h

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Jenny Griffee @jgriffee.bsky.social · 22h

Me? I love finding out about wins from the local seismic network. :) bsky.app/profile/pnsn...

Pacific Northwest Seismic Network @pnsn1.bsky.social · 23h

You feel that Seattle?! Check out that Polanco P-Wave! Polanco Game Winning Single, Crawford Scores, MARINERS WIN!! @Mariners are Toronto Bound! @Tmobilepark @FoxSports
#SeisTheMoment #SeizeTheMoment

Seismogram showing ground motion at T-Mobile Park for game-winning single by Seattle Mariner Jorge Polanco, JP Crawford scores!

MLB poster for PostSEAson 2025 that reads Seis the Moment with a small seismogram between the Seis and the The. Has website for PNSN seismograms of the game. mariners.pnsn.org

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