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Bethynyc
@bethynyc.bsky.social
Quiet fangirl, SFF, she/her, somewhat whimsigoth
Likes: afternoon tea, cozy SFF, cats, especially Minnie (RIP), autumn, reading old favorites and new, Yuletide (IYKYK) and being a quiet observer at conventions.
Radar Love -- Golden Earring

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youtu.be/aRlSHG5hRY4?...
February 13, 2026 at 1:10 AM
This is tough, but I'm going to go with Real Genius,
February 13, 2026 at 12:48 AM
Gamera!
February 13, 2026 at 12:45 AM
EXACTLY!!!!
February 12, 2026 at 2:17 AM
HUGO SEASON!!!!!!
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Hugo Awards!

Emails are going out to eligible nominators (those who became a member of LAcon V by January 31, 2026, or were a member of the Seattle Worldcon 2025) about how to set up their LAcon V virtual convention account.
February 11, 2026 at 7:37 PM
Street art in Boston
February 11, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Seriously, my supermarket has discounted rotisserie chicken on Mondays, and that makes two meals for us. It is cost effective!
February 11, 2026 at 4:30 PM
SHARE!!! It is 23 degrees here now, and was 3 degrees on Sunday!
February 10, 2026 at 1:57 AM
Greek food from my usual place!
February 9, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Name a book from a Black author.

A Master of Djinn by P. Djeli Clark

Time for a re-read!
Name a book from a Black author.

A complete vision of cyberspace from 1968 (!?). Among a million other things. One of the all-timers.
February 9, 2026 at 2:38 AM
Today was a TV day:
* Eps 5-6 of Heated Rivalry rewatch
* Eps 1-4 of Bridgerton
* Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire

Because I needed to watch some Kaiju battling it out.
two monsters standing next to each other with one holding a hammer
Alt: Godzilla and Kong flanking the Great Sphinx of Giza. They are roaring. From Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.
media.tenor.com
February 8, 2026 at 4:17 AM
Pegasi!
February 8, 2026 at 3:23 AM
Without naming your job, tell me something you say over and over again at work.

"Good morning, NAME OF COMPANY, how may I direct your call?"

(in email)

"You have received a package from X via Y. It will be in the Copy/Print room. Thank you."
Without naming your job, tell me something you say over and over again at work.

"I could order it for you!"
Without naming your job, tell me something you say over and over again at work.

"No, it's not based on a real person."
February 7, 2026 at 9:40 PM
Several Species of Small Furry Animals Gathered Together In A Cave and Grooving with a Pict -- Pink Floyd

youtu.be/g4BE-VusCiM?...
February 5, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Reposted by Bethynyc
I just signed an executive order instructing @boston.gov departments to take a range of actions to protect our residents and make clear that we will hold anyone accountable who commits violence, property damage, or any criminal conduct in the City of Boston—including federal officials.
February 5, 2026 at 6:36 PM
I remember using an operator to call collect...
February 5, 2026 at 2:17 AM
Operator (That's Not the Way It Feels)
Jim Croce, 1972
youtu.be/-qgnGH6Rg-E?...
February 5, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Bringing Up Baby (1938)
Name a black and white film
February 5, 2026 at 1:56 AM
THANK YOU!!! I had to wait until I was home to watch it, but WOW! Thank you, NBC Social Media Intern!
February 5, 2026 at 12:07 AM
Is it on YouTube????
February 4, 2026 at 8:34 PM
She is so beautiful!!!
February 4, 2026 at 5:18 PM
Also Hi!!! Good to hear from you!
February 4, 2026 at 12:07 AM
Nope, not human resources. ;D
February 3, 2026 at 11:50 PM
They are adorable!
February 3, 2026 at 10:22 PM
Please save me from lunch delivery drama.
February 3, 2026 at 6:32 PM