Taz Shepard (they/them)
@aneverbird.bsky.social
Taz. 33. Cosplay. TTRPG. Very tired archivist. 🌈💖💜💙 All opinions are my own.
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I'm finally at a place in my job where i can designate research time in my schedule. My long talked about desire to look at tabletop gaming from a folklore standpoint is finally being fulfilled!
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I'm a Black game designer crowdfunding for a new game this month. I need to hit 100 followers on the pre-launch page before it goes live next week
www.backerkit.com/call_to_acti...
www.backerkit.com/call_to_acti...
February 2, 2026 at 6:33 PM
I'm a Black game designer crowdfunding for a new game this month. I need to hit 100 followers on the pre-launch page before it goes live next week
www.backerkit.com/call_to_acti...
www.backerkit.com/call_to_acti...
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It's #BlackHistoryMonth and I want to use that follower count for some good today. If you are a Black creative, QRP with your links.
Note: this one is for Black folks to share their work. Not self appointed allies and performative list making of Black folks to follow & support UwU!
Note: this one is for Black folks to share their work. Not self appointed allies and performative list making of Black folks to follow & support UwU!
February 2, 2026 at 12:32 PM
It's #BlackHistoryMonth and I want to use that follower count for some good today. If you are a Black creative, QRP with your links.
Note: this one is for Black folks to share their work. Not self appointed allies and performative list making of Black folks to follow & support UwU!
Note: this one is for Black folks to share their work. Not self appointed allies and performative list making of Black folks to follow & support UwU!
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ICE is now claiming it can arrest people without a warrant.
This comes after another internal memo asserting ICE agents can forcibly enter homes without a judicial warrant.
Hello? Democrats cannot let these blatantly unconstitutional actions continue. Not another penny for ICE.
This comes after another internal memo asserting ICE agents can forcibly enter homes without a judicial warrant.
Hello? Democrats cannot let these blatantly unconstitutional actions continue. Not another penny for ICE.
February 2, 2026 at 7:01 PM
ICE is now claiming it can arrest people without a warrant.
This comes after another internal memo asserting ICE agents can forcibly enter homes without a judicial warrant.
Hello? Democrats cannot let these blatantly unconstitutional actions continue. Not another penny for ICE.
This comes after another internal memo asserting ICE agents can forcibly enter homes without a judicial warrant.
Hello? Democrats cannot let these blatantly unconstitutional actions continue. Not another penny for ICE.
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Don't forget to check out some amazing Black Femme Devs this Black History Month!!! 👩🏿💻🖤🎮
go.bsky.app/88aYGTF
go.bsky.app/88aYGTF
February 1, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Don't forget to check out some amazing Black Femme Devs this Black History Month!!! 👩🏿💻🖤🎮
go.bsky.app/88aYGTF
go.bsky.app/88aYGTF
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Wanted to make a Black TTRPG Talent starter pack for a while but recovering from extreme exhaustion and personal stuff, I wanted to put this out there 💖
If I missed ya, please let me know. I want to include everyone i can and boost them ✨
go.bsky.app/KGqY1Kz
If I missed ya, please let me know. I want to include everyone i can and boost them ✨
go.bsky.app/KGqY1Kz
July 4, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Wanted to make a Black TTRPG Talent starter pack for a while but recovering from extreme exhaustion and personal stuff, I wanted to put this out there 💖
If I missed ya, please let me know. I want to include everyone i can and boost them ✨
go.bsky.app/KGqY1Kz
If I missed ya, please let me know. I want to include everyone i can and boost them ✨
go.bsky.app/KGqY1Kz
Don't just remind your friends and family that you care about them. Remind your colleagues too.
February 2, 2026 at 1:33 PM
Don't just remind your friends and family that you care about them. Remind your colleagues too.
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Bondi directed federal agents to arrest four journalists.
Georgia Fort, Don Lemon, Jamael Lundy, and Trahern Crews.
All Black. All doing their jobs.
Georgia Fort, Don Lemon, Jamael Lundy, and Trahern Crews.
All Black. All doing their jobs.
January 30, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Bondi directed federal agents to arrest four journalists.
Georgia Fort, Don Lemon, Jamael Lundy, and Trahern Crews.
All Black. All doing their jobs.
Georgia Fort, Don Lemon, Jamael Lundy, and Trahern Crews.
All Black. All doing their jobs.
Any time Shane Hollander gets startled and screams this is what i picture
a cartoon character is standing in a hallway with her arms crossed in front of a wall with pictures on it
ALT: a cartoon character is standing in a hallway with her arms crossed in front of a wall with pictures on it
media.tenor.com
January 30, 2026 at 2:20 AM
Any time Shane Hollander gets startled and screams this is what i picture
Had to really dig in to my New England roots as I dug my car out this morning repeating "if the front end can get out the back end can get out just clear the bumper" on a NYC side street.
January 29, 2026 at 2:14 PM
Had to really dig in to my New England roots as I dug my car out this morning repeating "if the front end can get out the back end can get out just clear the bumper" on a NYC side street.
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FUCK 🧊 ! we're running a sticker drive for MN mutual aid !! To join:
1️⃣ venmo/paypal your donation to @ powwowgrounds (or our venmo @ hushfallarchives)
2️⃣ email a screenshot to [email protected] and
3️⃣ you will get this sticker via snail mail. no donation minimums, intl folks welcome!
1️⃣ venmo/paypal your donation to @ powwowgrounds (or our venmo @ hushfallarchives)
2️⃣ email a screenshot to [email protected] and
3️⃣ you will get this sticker via snail mail. no donation minimums, intl folks welcome!
January 28, 2026 at 6:07 PM
FUCK 🧊 ! we're running a sticker drive for MN mutual aid !! To join:
1️⃣ venmo/paypal your donation to @ powwowgrounds (or our venmo @ hushfallarchives)
2️⃣ email a screenshot to [email protected] and
3️⃣ you will get this sticker via snail mail. no donation minimums, intl folks welcome!
1️⃣ venmo/paypal your donation to @ powwowgrounds (or our venmo @ hushfallarchives)
2️⃣ email a screenshot to [email protected] and
3️⃣ you will get this sticker via snail mail. no donation minimums, intl folks welcome!
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Current status of the fundraisers for those killed by ICE:
Renee Good: $1,499,580
Alex Pretti: $1,289,249
Keith Porter, Jr. $302,423
Parady La: $45,848
Heber Sanchez Dominguez: $47,991
Luis Beltrán Yanez Cruz: $18,640
Victor Manuel Diaz: $2,538
Geraldo Lunas: $2,260
Luis Gustavo Núñez: $1,935
Renee Good: $1,499,580
Alex Pretti: $1,289,249
Keith Porter, Jr. $302,423
Parady La: $45,848
Heber Sanchez Dominguez: $47,991
Luis Beltrán Yanez Cruz: $18,640
Victor Manuel Diaz: $2,538
Geraldo Lunas: $2,260
Luis Gustavo Núñez: $1,935
January 26, 2026 at 9:27 PM
Current status of the fundraisers for those killed by ICE:
Renee Good: $1,499,580
Alex Pretti: $1,289,249
Keith Porter, Jr. $302,423
Parady La: $45,848
Heber Sanchez Dominguez: $47,991
Luis Beltrán Yanez Cruz: $18,640
Victor Manuel Diaz: $2,538
Geraldo Lunas: $2,260
Luis Gustavo Núñez: $1,935
Renee Good: $1,499,580
Alex Pretti: $1,289,249
Keith Porter, Jr. $302,423
Parady La: $45,848
Heber Sanchez Dominguez: $47,991
Luis Beltrán Yanez Cruz: $18,640
Victor Manuel Diaz: $2,538
Geraldo Lunas: $2,260
Luis Gustavo Núñez: $1,935
Money saved by using my local library 💅
January 21, 2026 at 10:48 PM
Money saved by using my local library 💅
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jack asked if i would sketch up a poster to tell people in nearby neighborhoods about the partnership between flock and ring, and this is what i came up with. it can be printed on an 8.5x11 sheet of paper.
![YOUR RING CAMERA IS AN ICE AGENT
[a drawing of a ring camera with an ice agent dragging a person away in its field of vision]
"In October of 2025, Amazon's Ring announced its partnership with FLOCK, an A.I. surveillance group that freely shares its footage with ICE, the secret service, and the navy. Flock customers can use A.I. tools to sift through footage to assist in all manner of operations (like raids and deportations) without a warrant. Unplug Ring! Melt ICE! Protect your neighbors!
See: https://blog.ring.com/about-ring/ring-expands-community-requests-to-additional-community-safety-partners/
https://www.404media.co/ice-secret-service-navy-all-had-access-to-flocks-nationwide-network-of-cameras/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pp9MwZkHiMQ
https://www.aclum.org/campaigns-initiatives/get-the-flock-out-resource-guide/](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:p2aefnvhb3zmkrazk67dppxw/bafkreic7teyeocg7k5qcqxnc666k7clyiislh2zfi6iopcz6fs3e3lt6xy@jpeg)
January 19, 2026 at 8:15 PM
jack asked if i would sketch up a poster to tell people in nearby neighborhoods about the partnership between flock and ring, and this is what i came up with. it can be printed on an 8.5x11 sheet of paper.
I feel like it's always a good sign when you come out of a session zero with inside jokes.
January 20, 2026 at 2:56 AM
I feel like it's always a good sign when you come out of a session zero with inside jokes.
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semi-regular reminder that ICE was only created in 2003
when you are asked to imagine a world without ICE, you're basically being asked to remember where you were when Lilo & Stitch came out
when you are asked to imagine a world without ICE, you're basically being asked to remember where you were when Lilo & Stitch came out
January 12, 2026 at 8:04 PM
semi-regular reminder that ICE was only created in 2003
when you are asked to imagine a world without ICE, you're basically being asked to remember where you were when Lilo & Stitch came out
when you are asked to imagine a world without ICE, you're basically being asked to remember where you were when Lilo & Stitch came out
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Reports and videos show ICE agents asking American citizens whether they’ve “learned their lesson over the last few days” are deeply troubling. Language like this implies intent and raises serious questions about premeditation and mindset on the scene.
January 10, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Reports and videos show ICE agents asking American citizens whether they’ve “learned their lesson over the last few days” are deeply troubling. Language like this implies intent and raises serious questions about premeditation and mindset on the scene.
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WTF?!? It appears a new trend is starting. On Thursday, January 8, 2026, federal immigration agents from U.S. Customs and Border Protection shot a married couple in Portland, Oregon during a vehicle stop.
January 9, 2026 at 8:35 PM
WTF?!? It appears a new trend is starting. On Thursday, January 8, 2026, federal immigration agents from U.S. Customs and Border Protection shot a married couple in Portland, Oregon during a vehicle stop.
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frankly a lot of stuff you can be doing right now you shouldn’t throw online
Just a general reminder that some people help their communities but don't post it on the internet for a myriad of reasons so, don't assume they don't care.
A lot of people are doing what they can right now.
A lot of people are doing what they can right now.
January 8, 2026 at 4:59 PM
frankly a lot of stuff you can be doing right now you shouldn’t throw online
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Black people five years ago: you know, they can kill anyone they want to out there
Everybody today: hot damn, did you know they can kill anyone they want to out there?
Everybody today: hot damn, did you know they can kill anyone they want to out there?
January 8, 2026 at 12:46 AM
Black people five years ago: you know, they can kill anyone they want to out there
Everybody today: hot damn, did you know they can kill anyone they want to out there?
Everybody today: hot damn, did you know they can kill anyone they want to out there?
I've seen an increasing number of people online confusing inspiration with fanfiction. Game Changer is fanfiction, stucky specifically. Twilight is inspired by mcr, romeo and juliet, and several other things and is not fanfiction. Inspiration does not automatically mean fanfiction.
January 7, 2026 at 2:33 AM
I've seen an increasing number of people online confusing inspiration with fanfiction. Game Changer is fanfiction, stucky specifically. Twilight is inspired by mcr, romeo and juliet, and several other things and is not fanfiction. Inspiration does not automatically mean fanfiction.
What do you want to do with your career Taz? This. Teaching through actual play is so fun and rewarding. I will get this PhD and make this happen.
The fun part of today is Packing The Backpack of Games for the first day. We will play (as usual) FOR THE QUEEN, but I like to bring games that make it clear that there is literary and aesthetic merit & depth to explore.
Every few years my university comes back for spring term before January has hit double-digits.
And so today is finishing the last of course prep for the first day of class Wednesday
I’m trying to keep different work to different days, and we’ll see how that goes.
And so today is finishing the last of course prep for the first day of class Wednesday
I’m trying to keep different work to different days, and we’ll see how that goes.
January 5, 2026 at 3:26 PM
What do you want to do with your career Taz? This. Teaching through actual play is so fun and rewarding. I will get this PhD and make this happen.
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Happy New Year, all! (Or ongoing Hogmanay!)
To celebrate, we're having a sale on Coyote & Crow, the RPG.
You can get:
The Core Rulebook
The Story Guide Screen
A Set of Custom dice
For just $70! This sale lasts until January 12th, so get on it.
www.allplay.com/board-games/... #ttrpg #Nativesky
To celebrate, we're having a sale on Coyote & Crow, the RPG.
You can get:
The Core Rulebook
The Story Guide Screen
A Set of Custom dice
For just $70! This sale lasts until January 12th, so get on it.
www.allplay.com/board-games/... #ttrpg #Nativesky
January 1, 2026 at 7:34 PM
Happy New Year, all! (Or ongoing Hogmanay!)
To celebrate, we're having a sale on Coyote & Crow, the RPG.
You can get:
The Core Rulebook
The Story Guide Screen
A Set of Custom dice
For just $70! This sale lasts until January 12th, so get on it.
www.allplay.com/board-games/... #ttrpg #Nativesky
To celebrate, we're having a sale on Coyote & Crow, the RPG.
You can get:
The Core Rulebook
The Story Guide Screen
A Set of Custom dice
For just $70! This sale lasts until January 12th, so get on it.
www.allplay.com/board-games/... #ttrpg #Nativesky
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If you are a TTRPG Actual Play creator who records in-person & would be willing to share your setup (photo/video or me observing in-person*), I’d love to hear from you as I finish the book. (Comments, DMs or [email protected])
*In-person:
- Atlanta/AL/GA
- Philly area
- DC area
- Bonn
- UK
*In-person:
- Atlanta/AL/GA
- Philly area
- DC area
- Bonn
- UK
January 4, 2026 at 1:49 PM
If you are a TTRPG Actual Play creator who records in-person & would be willing to share your setup (photo/video or me observing in-person*), I’d love to hear from you as I finish the book. (Comments, DMs or [email protected])
*In-person:
- Atlanta/AL/GA
- Philly area
- DC area
- Bonn
- UK
*In-person:
- Atlanta/AL/GA
- Philly area
- DC area
- Bonn
- UK
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Our hearts go out to the Venezuelan people, who will no doubt suffer the most from this deplorable act of imperialist interventionism.
We support a free Venezuela: free from western imperialism, free from U.S.-backed political instability and corruption, free to determine its own fate.
We support a free Venezuela: free from western imperialism, free from U.S.-backed political instability and corruption, free to determine its own fate.
BREAKING: Venezuela’s government has accused the US of launching attacks on civilian and military installations across several states, rejecting what it described as a "military aggression," according to an official statement.
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/p3fqh2
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/p3fqh2
January 3, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Our hearts go out to the Venezuelan people, who will no doubt suffer the most from this deplorable act of imperialist interventionism.
We support a free Venezuela: free from western imperialism, free from U.S.-backed political instability and corruption, free to determine its own fate.
We support a free Venezuela: free from western imperialism, free from U.S.-backed political instability and corruption, free to determine its own fate.
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If we lived in a just media landscape, this would now be a trilogy.
December 30, 2025 at 9:25 PM
If we lived in a just media landscape, this would now be a trilogy.