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I write. I dream. Chaos baby. Lover of kissing books & movies. DC girl 4eva. Professor Emeritus of 365 and Sociological Brigadoon. Like most millennials, I have a podcast @romeverafter.bsky.social
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Watching Jingle Bell Heist and keep seeing the name Abby McDonald and going “why does that name look so familiar” 🤦🏽♀️
Anyway, @abbymcdonald.bsky.social I’m having fun
Anyway, @abbymcdonald.bsky.social I’m having fun
November 27, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Watching Jingle Bell Heist and keep seeing the name Abby McDonald and going “why does that name look so familiar” 🤦🏽♀️
Anyway, @abbymcdonald.bsky.social I’m having fun
Anyway, @abbymcdonald.bsky.social I’m having fun
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happy ACK!-day to all who celebrate
CATHY by Cathy Guisewite debuted in newspapers #OTD in 1976.
It ran until 2010, was collected in more than 20 books, and inspired 3 animated TV specials and tons of licensed products! Ack! #ComicStrip #Comics
It ran until 2010, was collected in more than 20 books, and inspired 3 animated TV specials and tons of licensed products! Ack! #ComicStrip #Comics
November 23, 2025 at 3:31 AM
happy ACK!-day to all who celebrate
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Like disability, it’s time for every American to realize they can become a criminal defendant at any time, at no fault of their own, without any means to prevent it. Criminal rights are human rights.
November 23, 2025 at 6:04 AM
Like disability, it’s time for every American to realize they can become a criminal defendant at any time, at no fault of their own, without any means to prevent it. Criminal rights are human rights.
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Boston's Mayor Wu playing with Yo-Yo Ma at Symphony Hall
November 23, 2025 at 5:11 AM
Boston's Mayor Wu playing with Yo-Yo Ma at Symphony Hall
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somebody on here suggested awhile back that a pretty compelling 2028 Democrat campaign promise would be "on day one I will deploy a WPA-scale army of forensic accountants across every square inch of the federal government" and I think about that every day
It’s crazy to think about the crimes we’re going to learn about after this regime ends.
We’re already hearing about Watergate level crimes every week. Imagine what will come out after it’s over.
We’re going to need a full accounting of all that’s been done in violation of the constitution.
We’re already hearing about Watergate level crimes every week. Imagine what will come out after it’s over.
We’re going to need a full accounting of all that’s been done in violation of the constitution.
November 23, 2025 at 12:25 AM
somebody on here suggested awhile back that a pretty compelling 2028 Democrat campaign promise would be "on day one I will deploy a WPA-scale army of forensic accountants across every square inch of the federal government" and I think about that every day
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If you are in or near Atlanta & can get to this, you should go so that I can live vicariously through you. This is an absolutely stellar line up. A1, top tier shit. GO! (And please report back.)
This Saturday, find me at B&N Perimeter in ATL to defend romance with @runwithskizzers.bsky.social @julianwinters.bsky.social @delilahsdawson.bsky.social and Vanessa Riley! 2pm! Go or else I'll stop posting dog pictures!
November 22, 2025 at 4:19 PM
If you are in or near Atlanta & can get to this, you should go so that I can live vicariously through you. This is an absolutely stellar line up. A1, top tier shit. GO! (And please report back.)
School made us go as a “pre-winter break no one wants to teach anymore” activity and I was so pissed cause I didn’t want to see it. Actually still kinda pissed.
November 22, 2025 at 4:54 PM
School made us go as a “pre-winter break no one wants to teach anymore” activity and I was so pissed cause I didn’t want to see it. Actually still kinda pissed.
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It’s so funny how Arlington is so culturally and geographically close to Alexandria but the vibe is just tangibly different and delightfully weird.
I know I go back to this well a lot, but you have to dig to find out about ‘The Beast of Barcroft’ whereas Alexandria has ‘Goosepigs’ on a city plaque
I know I go back to this well a lot, but you have to dig to find out about ‘The Beast of Barcroft’ whereas Alexandria has ‘Goosepigs’ on a city plaque
November 20, 2025 at 9:44 PM
It’s so funny how Arlington is so culturally and geographically close to Alexandria but the vibe is just tangibly different and delightfully weird.
I know I go back to this well a lot, but you have to dig to find out about ‘The Beast of Barcroft’ whereas Alexandria has ‘Goosepigs’ on a city plaque
I know I go back to this well a lot, but you have to dig to find out about ‘The Beast of Barcroft’ whereas Alexandria has ‘Goosepigs’ on a city plaque
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PDF format but here’s the link if y’all want to request on NetGalley: www.netgalley.com/catalog/book...
PDF format but here’s the link if y’all want to request on NetGalley: www.netgalley.com/catalog/book...
November 22, 2025 at 1:21 AM
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PDF format but here’s the link if y’all want to request on NetGalley: www.netgalley.com/catalog/book...
PDF format but here’s the link if y’all want to request on NetGalley: www.netgalley.com/catalog/book...
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Hide your wallets, it’s that time again! #TBQsBookDeals
Your Friday thread of #romancedeals is ready, $0.99 to $1.99. Happy shopping! 📚❤
Your Friday thread of #romancedeals is ready, $0.99 to $1.99. Happy shopping! 📚❤
November 21, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Hide your wallets, it’s that time again! #TBQsBookDeals
Your Friday thread of #romancedeals is ready, $0.99 to $1.99. Happy shopping! 📚❤
Your Friday thread of #romancedeals is ready, $0.99 to $1.99. Happy shopping! 📚❤
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Call for Entries: On Air Brooklyn 2026
On Air Fest Brooklyn 2026 is now open for entries. Submit your idea to present live on stage in Williamsburg, Feb 24–26. We’re seeking creators reimagining storytelling across sound, film, art, and te...
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November 21, 2025 at 12:31 AM
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I have read a lot of pieces about this by people I respect and I do understand what the show is trying to do, and also I think maybe the target audience can't be authors of queer romantasy who are tired of people assuming that we secretly hate our work and trunked our Real Good Novel in favor of $$$
In Pluribus, the unhappiest woman in the world is a romantasy author. @gavia.bsky.social discusses how the sexy pirates in Carol Sturka's Bloodsong of Wycaro shape her experiences with art and sexuality against an alien hivemind.
Pluribus and Romantasy: Art at the End of the World - Reactor
What is culture in an apocalypse like this one?
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November 21, 2025 at 12:34 AM
I have read a lot of pieces about this by people I respect and I do understand what the show is trying to do, and also I think maybe the target audience can't be authors of queer romantasy who are tired of people assuming that we secretly hate our work and trunked our Real Good Novel in favor of $$$
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This is an argument only made by people who've never been to DC, have only been to DC on tourist trips, or are cynically appealing to people who don't know DC is substantially larger than just the monumental core, which DC statehood plans always carve out to remain a federal district.
November 20, 2025 at 5:14 AM
This is an argument only made by people who've never been to DC, have only been to DC on tourist trips, or are cynically appealing to people who don't know DC is substantially larger than just the monumental core, which DC statehood plans always carve out to remain a federal district.
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When we moved to DC my older yt congregants expected us to move to Silver Spring or Takoma Park (hahahaha) and it was quite something to watch them react to that our first place was in SE
Yep, it’s funny when you travel and meet people, and somehow every state and region has a funny quirk of hating the place that has the most Black people nearby.
shit, speaking as a missiouri resident, if theres two places republicans despise in this state its Kansas City and St Louis
November 20, 2025 at 11:05 PM
When we moved to DC my older yt congregants expected us to move to Silver Spring or Takoma Park (hahahaha) and it was quite something to watch them react to that our first place was in SE
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Yeah it’s a pretty common argument which is why I was surprised that wasn’t used to contextualize Trump demanding Atlanta, Philadelphia, and Detroit have their votes thrown out in 2020.
every election here in Wisconsin comes down to Republicans talking about how Milwaukee and Madison shouldn't count
November 20, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Yeah it’s a pretty common argument which is why I was surprised that wasn’t used to contextualize Trump demanding Atlanta, Philadelphia, and Detroit have their votes thrown out in 2020.
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Yep, it’s funny when you travel and meet people, and somehow every state and region has a funny quirk of hating the place that has the most Black people nearby.
shit, speaking as a missiouri resident, if theres two places republicans despise in this state its Kansas City and St Louis
November 20, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Yep, it’s funny when you travel and meet people, and somehow every state and region has a funny quirk of hating the place that has the most Black people nearby.
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And remember, the main thing the profit motive gets you is…
November 20, 2025 at 8:26 PM
And remember, the main thing the profit motive gets you is…
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There's also some news in here: Next month, BritBox and Hallmark+ will launch a new bundle subscription via Prime Video: Both services for $14 a month-- a 30% savings over standalone price. Click through for details and why these two seemingly different streamers are teaming up.
With #BlueLights back for season three, I went behind the scenes at BritBox, talking to its president about how the BBC Studios-owned streamer has carved out a niche of loyal viewers --and how they're trying to expand that base. In #Buffering and on @vulture.com now: www.vulture.com/article/brit...
‘Crime and Corsets’: The Great British Streaming Strategy
Here’s how BritBox forged a “profitable, enduring” bond with its audience — without leaning on hits.
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November 20, 2025 at 8:41 PM
There's also some news in here: Next month, BritBox and Hallmark+ will launch a new bundle subscription via Prime Video: Both services for $14 a month-- a 30% savings over standalone price. Click through for details and why these two seemingly different streamers are teaming up.
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What this does so well is position the claims of trans inclusion as abuse alongside actual sexual abuse, and show how someone like Gaines only cares about the former in her desire to capture the spotlight and to make lots of money, while almost completely ignoring the latter, a documented reality.
PTFO collaborated with @msjpauly.bsky.social and @motherjones.com on an investigation into Riley Gaines.
Riley’s messaging about trans athletes involves “predatory men” and “sexual assault.”
But there’s an important story multiple ex-teammates at Kentucky want you to know: youtu.be/iKUl8lkuGOc?...
Riley’s messaging about trans athletes involves “predatory men” and “sexual assault.”
But there’s an important story multiple ex-teammates at Kentucky want you to know: youtu.be/iKUl8lkuGOc?...
Riley Gaines Investigated: The Lia Thomas Race, the Coach & Why She "Doesn't Even Like" Trump | PTFO
YouTube video by PABLO TORRE FINDS OUT
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November 20, 2025 at 7:18 PM
What this does so well is position the claims of trans inclusion as abuse alongside actual sexual abuse, and show how someone like Gaines only cares about the former in her desire to capture the spotlight and to make lots of money, while almost completely ignoring the latter, a documented reality.
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We're so far beyond dog whistles. They are just full-throatily screaming their racism and white supremacy every chance they get.
November 20, 2025 at 8:03 PM
We're so far beyond dog whistles. They are just full-throatily screaming their racism and white supremacy every chance they get.
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👀👀👀 a trad publisher keeping the model cover for a mafia romance they picked up from self pub??? I’m shocked
www.instagram.com/p/DRSNiwrFc2L/
www.instagram.com/p/DRSNiwrFc2L/
Dell Romance on Instagram: "Get ready to fall in love with @milakanebooks’s Original Sins series, in print for the first time… and swipe for a sinfully good cover reveal 😏
Dell Romance will be publis...
14 likes, 7 comments - dellromance on November 20, 2025: "Get ready to fall in love with @milakanebooks’s Original Sins series, in print for the first time… and swipe for a sinfully good cover reveal ...
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November 20, 2025 at 4:35 PM
👀👀👀 a trad publisher keeping the model cover for a mafia romance they picked up from self pub??? I’m shocked
www.instagram.com/p/DRSNiwrFc2L/
www.instagram.com/p/DRSNiwrFc2L/
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‘Denim’ gets its name from the French words ‘de Nĭmes’ meaning "of Nĭmes," because it was manufactured in the city of Nĭmes.
‘Jeans’ comes from the city of Genoa (earlier known as Genes) because the pants were worn by the Genoese navy.
'JNCO' means “Judge None Choose One."
‘Jeans’ comes from the city of Genoa (earlier known as Genes) because the pants were worn by the Genoese navy.
'JNCO' means “Judge None Choose One."
November 20, 2025 at 3:54 PM
‘Denim’ gets its name from the French words ‘de Nĭmes’ meaning "of Nĭmes," because it was manufactured in the city of Nĭmes.
‘Jeans’ comes from the city of Genoa (earlier known as Genes) because the pants were worn by the Genoese navy.
'JNCO' means “Judge None Choose One."
‘Jeans’ comes from the city of Genoa (earlier known as Genes) because the pants were worn by the Genoese navy.
'JNCO' means “Judge None Choose One."
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Guys trump has been antagonizing Black women reporters like April Ryan since his first term
November 19, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Guys trump has been antagonizing Black women reporters like April Ryan since his first term