Bellabosa
@bellabosa.bsky.social
Cat lady, rabid culinarian, gardener, Pratchett devotee, TTRPG player (mostly Exalted), general nerd. Rarely have I met a craft that I haven't liked. AI is not art, Oxford commas are non-negotiable, and sunny days are hell.
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Any suggestions for moderately skilled (non-tech) Americans wanting to emigrate to Canada? We have cats, but no kids. Already border BC but seriously beginning to think its time to sell up and bail.
Non-Xtian/queer/mental health issues - yes, others have it worse but we are Undesirables too.
Non-Xtian/queer/mental health issues - yes, others have it worse but we are Undesirables too.
March 4, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Any suggestions for moderately skilled (non-tech) Americans wanting to emigrate to Canada? We have cats, but no kids. Already border BC but seriously beginning to think its time to sell up and bail.
Non-Xtian/queer/mental health issues - yes, others have it worse but we are Undesirables too.
Non-Xtian/queer/mental health issues - yes, others have it worse but we are Undesirables too.
For anyone in the Tacoma area who's crafty, the going-out-of-business sale at the Tacoma Joanns has started. Most everything is 20-25% off, no coupons accepted, teacher/military discount is still valid. No more buy online/pick up in store.
Selection is still pretty okay. 1/2
Selection is still pretty okay. 1/2
February 15, 2025 at 7:04 PM
For anyone in the Tacoma area who's crafty, the going-out-of-business sale at the Tacoma Joanns has started. Most everything is 20-25% off, no coupons accepted, teacher/military discount is still valid. No more buy online/pick up in store.
Selection is still pretty okay. 1/2
Selection is still pretty okay. 1/2
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I sincerely don’t know why people aren’t physically stopping those dorks. Move shit. Lock doors. Lose the keys. Everyone switch seats. Turn off all the lights. Switch the signs on the elevator lobby. Make the settings all silly. Use a different language. Wear costumes. Fill rooms with balloons
February 5, 2025 at 11:07 PM
I sincerely don’t know why people aren’t physically stopping those dorks. Move shit. Lock doors. Lose the keys. Everyone switch seats. Turn off all the lights. Switch the signs on the elevator lobby. Make the settings all silly. Use a different language. Wear costumes. Fill rooms with balloons
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I will be continuing to call it the Gulf of Mexico because I don't cater to the whims of a ridiculous felon
www.reuters.com/world/us/goo...
www.reuters.com/world/us/goo...
Google Maps to rename 'Gulf of Mexico' to 'Gulf of America' for US users
Google Maps will change the name of "Gulf of Mexico" to "Gulf of America" once it is officially updated in the U.S. Geographic Names System, it said in an X post on Monday.
www.reuters.com
January 28, 2025 at 4:32 PM
I will be continuing to call it the Gulf of Mexico because I don't cater to the whims of a ridiculous felon
www.reuters.com/world/us/goo...
www.reuters.com/world/us/goo...
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Actually this IS my circus but I have no idea whose monkeys those are so needless to say I’m concerned
January 17, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Actually this IS my circus but I have no idea whose monkeys those are so needless to say I’m concerned
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"Trump is a bully and bullies prey on the weak. They understand the power of fear and exploit it. Capitulating to Trump now — even before he has been sworn in — makes you more vulnerable, not less."
Now Is the Time for Courage
From Marc | I started Democracy Docket to be fearlessly independent and unapologetically pro-democracy.
www.democracydocket.com
January 13, 2025 at 3:30 PM
"Trump is a bully and bullies prey on the weak. They understand the power of fear and exploit it. Capitulating to Trump now — even before he has been sworn in — makes you more vulnerable, not less."
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if you live in LA and are or might be evacuating:
take a cellphone video of you walking around your place, going over all of your belongings, it's admissible when trying to get insurance payouts for it
take a cellphone video of you walking around your place, going over all of your belongings, it's admissible when trying to get insurance payouts for it
January 8, 2025 at 8:35 PM
if you live in LA and are or might be evacuating:
take a cellphone video of you walking around your place, going over all of your belongings, it's admissible when trying to get insurance payouts for it
take a cellphone video of you walking around your place, going over all of your belongings, it's admissible when trying to get insurance payouts for it
We're mostly OK this year, post-Yule/pre-Xmas. It's strange. There's the sense of impending doom, and we still desperately want to emigrate to Canada, but for the moment...we are kind of okay. Family aside, we're fairly chill for the moment.
I truly don't know how to handle it.
I truly don't know how to handle it.
December 23, 2024 at 6:30 PM
We're mostly OK this year, post-Yule/pre-Xmas. It's strange. There's the sense of impending doom, and we still desperately want to emigrate to Canada, but for the moment...we are kind of okay. Family aside, we're fairly chill for the moment.
I truly don't know how to handle it.
I truly don't know how to handle it.
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Donald Trump absolutely HATES the “President Musk” meme with a passion.
Let’s keep spreading it.
Let’s keep spreading it.
December 22, 2024 at 2:59 AM
Donald Trump absolutely HATES the “President Musk” meme with a passion.
Let’s keep spreading it.
Let’s keep spreading it.
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please mask and wash your hands and test if you don’t feel well. so many people are getting sick and getting others sick. stay home if you’re sick. exposing countless workers to illness so you can get your holiday shopping done or whatever is gross.
December 22, 2024 at 3:49 AM
please mask and wash your hands and test if you don’t feel well. so many people are getting sick and getting others sick. stay home if you’re sick. exposing countless workers to illness so you can get your holiday shopping done or whatever is gross.
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Ringing in the New Year hits differently this year.
December 22, 2024 at 1:16 AM
Ringing in the New Year hits differently this year.
Moderately controversial #cooking thought - I grew up on a farm. We raised a LOT of our own meat (lambs, pigs, cattle) but never birds. I want farmers, especially small farmers, to be paid a fair price for their produce.
But $200+ for a 18lb turkey? Not even of any particular breed? No. Just, no.
But $200+ for a 18lb turkey? Not even of any particular breed? No. Just, no.
November 26, 2024 at 2:38 AM
Moderately controversial #cooking thought - I grew up on a farm. We raised a LOT of our own meat (lambs, pigs, cattle) but never birds. I want farmers, especially small farmers, to be paid a fair price for their produce.
But $200+ for a 18lb turkey? Not even of any particular breed? No. Just, no.
But $200+ for a 18lb turkey? Not even of any particular breed? No. Just, no.
I almost paid $13 for a 4oz jar of Marmite from the Big River Site...then I came to my senses and remembered there's a halfway decent British shop about 10 miles from me. Wish the British butcher shop hadn't closed though, I miss Cumberland sausages. #whatscooking 🍽️
November 22, 2024 at 7:00 PM
I almost paid $13 for a 4oz jar of Marmite from the Big River Site...then I came to my senses and remembered there's a halfway decent British shop about 10 miles from me. Wish the British butcher shop hadn't closed though, I miss Cumberland sausages. #whatscooking 🍽️
I just had to explain to a rando in a book group (not on this app) that a righteous angel is far more terrifying than your average demon.
Why does this sound familiar...
Strict binary thinkers give me a headache. Demon =/= bad, angel =/= good.
Why does this sound familiar...
Strict binary thinkers give me a headache. Demon =/= bad, angel =/= good.
November 20, 2024 at 8:55 PM
I just had to explain to a rando in a book group (not on this app) that a righteous angel is far more terrifying than your average demon.
Why does this sound familiar...
Strict binary thinkers give me a headache. Demon =/= bad, angel =/= good.
Why does this sound familiar...
Strict binary thinkers give me a headache. Demon =/= bad, angel =/= good.
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Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance. Each year, the trans community loses too many lives, especially trans women of color, to hate and violence.
More than ever, we must stand by our trans family and support them, hold space for them, and insist the scapegoating and targeting stop.
Now.
More than ever, we must stand by our trans family and support them, hold space for them, and insist the scapegoating and targeting stop.
Now.
November 20, 2024 at 3:18 PM
Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance. Each year, the trans community loses too many lives, especially trans women of color, to hate and violence.
More than ever, we must stand by our trans family and support them, hold space for them, and insist the scapegoating and targeting stop.
Now.
More than ever, we must stand by our trans family and support them, hold space for them, and insist the scapegoating and targeting stop.
Now.
Introduce yourself with your top 5 #TTRPG picks:
Exalted, 3rd Ed
Defiant
Star War, Saga Edition
Iron Kingdoms RPG
Whichever version of Pathfinder that spawned our household meme of "would anybody like a bison?"
Please note that Exalted and Defiant are light-centuries ahead of the others.
Exalted, 3rd Ed
Defiant
Star War, Saga Edition
Iron Kingdoms RPG
Whichever version of Pathfinder that spawned our household meme of "would anybody like a bison?"
Please note that Exalted and Defiant are light-centuries ahead of the others.
Introduce yourself with your top 5 #TTRPG picks:
Changeling: the Lost
Mouse Guard RPG
Cyberpunk: RED
Unknown Armies
Ironsworn
Changeling: the Lost
Mouse Guard RPG
Cyberpunk: RED
Unknown Armies
Ironsworn
OMG we're doing all the intro posts but not our own niche! So:
Introduce yourself with your top 5 #TTRPG picks.
Changeling: The Lost
In Nomine (English + French editions)
Secrets of Cats
Sailor Moon Role-Playing Game
Over The Edge
Too many choices really! Already 2nd guessing my list.
Introduce yourself with your top 5 #TTRPG picks.
Changeling: The Lost
In Nomine (English + French editions)
Secrets of Cats
Sailor Moon Role-Playing Game
Over The Edge
Too many choices really! Already 2nd guessing my list.
November 20, 2024 at 12:51 AM
Introduce yourself with your top 5 #TTRPG picks:
Exalted, 3rd Ed
Defiant
Star War, Saga Edition
Iron Kingdoms RPG
Whichever version of Pathfinder that spawned our household meme of "would anybody like a bison?"
Please note that Exalted and Defiant are light-centuries ahead of the others.
Exalted, 3rd Ed
Defiant
Star War, Saga Edition
Iron Kingdoms RPG
Whichever version of Pathfinder that spawned our household meme of "would anybody like a bison?"
Please note that Exalted and Defiant are light-centuries ahead of the others.
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Being the most valuable player at any #TTRPG table means:
1. Play to lift up
Listen to what people say about their characters and play as if that is true. Is someone charismatic? - let them persuade you. Is someone a badass fighter? - talk them up, act like it's true.
You will make someone's day
1. Play to lift up
Listen to what people say about their characters and play as if that is true. Is someone charismatic? - let them persuade you. Is someone a badass fighter? - talk them up, act like it's true.
You will make someone's day
November 18, 2024 at 2:35 PM
Being the most valuable player at any #TTRPG table means:
1. Play to lift up
Listen to what people say about their characters and play as if that is true. Is someone charismatic? - let them persuade you. Is someone a badass fighter? - talk them up, act like it's true.
You will make someone's day
1. Play to lift up
Listen to what people say about their characters and play as if that is true. Is someone charismatic? - let them persuade you. Is someone a badass fighter? - talk them up, act like it's true.
You will make someone's day
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This place is filled with the joy of 15 million people who have just made the decision to finally cut off their toxic family members once and for all
November 17, 2024 at 1:56 AM
This place is filled with the joy of 15 million people who have just made the decision to finally cut off their toxic family members once and for all
I will admit, I'm usually a bit of a dilettante with my crocheting. Bits and pieces, here and there, rarely finishing a project for whatever reason. In the past week I've started and finished two separate gifts and will probably finish a third this weekend. I'm bloody furious about the election, 1/?
November 16, 2024 at 4:35 AM
I will admit, I'm usually a bit of a dilettante with my crocheting. Bits and pieces, here and there, rarely finishing a project for whatever reason. In the past week I've started and finished two separate gifts and will probably finish a third this weekend. I'm bloody furious about the election, 1/?
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I had a lot of things to do and while I was trying to do the things more things happened so when I finish the FIRST things there will already be OTHER things to do. Fed up of doing things
November 15, 2024 at 5:36 AM
I had a lot of things to do and while I was trying to do the things more things happened so when I finish the FIRST things there will already be OTHER things to do. Fed up of doing things
I am beginning the "why bother" phase of the Turkey Cooking Holiday. I always overplan, then the ADHD burnout kicks in and I contemplate pizza, then I get the self-imposed guilt for NOT cooking something, and we usually end up with something delicious. Anyone have any interesting side dish recs?🍽️
November 15, 2024 at 3:45 AM
I am beginning the "why bother" phase of the Turkey Cooking Holiday. I always overplan, then the ADHD burnout kicks in and I contemplate pizza, then I get the self-imposed guilt for NOT cooking something, and we usually end up with something delicious. Anyone have any interesting side dish recs?🍽️