Stephanie Smith
@biffybeans.bsky.social
Writer / Visual Artist. Solo board / historical game enthusiast & designer - 2024 Zenobia Award semifinalist. TEDx Speaker. Amateur genealogist. Late dx Autistic/AuDHD
Quote with five jobs you’ve had:
Studio Artist
Blogger
Yoga instructor
Percussionist
Technical Writer
Studio Artist
Blogger
Yoga instructor
Percussionist
Technical Writer
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Special FX
Reception Desk
Infographics
Bookseller
NGO Staff
Special FX
Reception Desk
Infographics
Bookseller
NGO Staff
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Shopping Center manager
Operations Manager
Security supervisor
Security officer
Combat Medic 🇦🇲
Shopping Center manager
Operations Manager
Security supervisor
Security officer
Combat Medic 🇦🇲
January 29, 2026 at 1:56 AM
Quote with five jobs you’ve had:
Studio Artist
Blogger
Yoga instructor
Percussionist
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Studio Artist
Blogger
Yoga instructor
Percussionist
Technical Writer
This is wonderful. A recommended watch. PS: I definitely remember a version of those pop up spring toys that Rene invented.
I wanted to know who designed an old board game I loved. I found out he made over fifty games he was never credited for, in a career spanning more than three decades.
youtu.be/dTepZ7qM24Q
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GRAVITY IS FREE: the games of René Soriano
YouTube video by Hollandspiele
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January 25, 2026 at 9:48 PM
This is wonderful. A recommended watch. PS: I definitely remember a version of those pop up spring toys that Rene invented.
Introduce yourself with (just) 5 concerts you’ve seen, no jam bands
Metallica 5x (once w / Cliff)
Megadeth
Anthrax
Slayer
Testament
I saw a LOT of concerts in the mid-late 80s. So much thrash.
It was a great time for music.
Metallica 5x (once w / Cliff)
Megadeth
Anthrax
Slayer
Testament
I saw a LOT of concerts in the mid-late 80s. So much thrash.
It was a great time for music.
January 21, 2026 at 12:43 AM
Introduce yourself with (just) 5 concerts you’ve seen, no jam bands
Metallica 5x (once w / Cliff)
Megadeth
Anthrax
Slayer
Testament
I saw a LOT of concerts in the mid-late 80s. So much thrash.
It was a great time for music.
Metallica 5x (once w / Cliff)
Megadeth
Anthrax
Slayer
Testament
I saw a LOT of concerts in the mid-late 80s. So much thrash.
It was a great time for music.
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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.
Ham, beans, and potatoes. Been eating this since I was a kid.
January 15, 2026 at 9:47 PM
Ham, beans, and potatoes. Been eating this since I was a kid.
LET’S GO BUFFALO!!!
a football player with the number 17 on his jersey stands on the field
ALT: a football player with the number 17 on his jersey stands on the field
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January 11, 2026 at 9:10 PM
LET’S GO BUFFALO!!!
I watched & rewatched more movies in 2025 than I have in decades. Film o’ the year: Dead Man. Other favs: Stranger than Paradise, Beau is Afraid, Licorice Pizza, Garden State, Vast of Night, Frankenstein, Margot at the Wedding, Klute, Wanda, Slacker, Mallrats, Mulholland Dr, The Bikeriders #filmsky
January 3, 2026 at 3:03 AM
I watched & rewatched more movies in 2025 than I have in decades. Film o’ the year: Dead Man. Other favs: Stranger than Paradise, Beau is Afraid, Licorice Pizza, Garden State, Vast of Night, Frankenstein, Margot at the Wedding, Klute, Wanda, Slacker, Mallrats, Mulholland Dr, The Bikeriders #filmsky
Yay for the holidays being over.
January 2, 2026 at 6:10 AM
Yay for the holidays being over.
My birthday is today. It’s always been weird to try & celebrate a BD while the majority of the world is celebrating the coming of the New Year.
A BD on the last day of the year always seems to make me reflect in ways where I place too much emphasis on what I did or did not accomplish this year.
A BD on the last day of the year always seems to make me reflect in ways where I place too much emphasis on what I did or did not accomplish this year.
a black and white photo of johnny depp wearing a top hat and fur coat
Alt: a black and white gif of johnny depp wearing a top hat and fur coat from the movie Dead Man
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December 31, 2025 at 4:49 PM
My birthday is today. It’s always been weird to try & celebrate a BD while the majority of the world is celebrating the coming of the New Year.
A BD on the last day of the year always seems to make me reflect in ways where I place too much emphasis on what I did or did not accomplish this year.
A BD on the last day of the year always seems to make me reflect in ways where I place too much emphasis on what I did or did not accomplish this year.
My Dec. 2021 after becoming a #sologamer during the Pandemic. I’ve since purged at least half of these. Love: Palm Island, Star Realms Frontiers, Friday, DSD6 & The Game. Like: Architects, Maquis, Desolate, Aerion, Gate, & Death Angel. Lots of PNP games here as well.
December 30, 2025 at 6:45 PM
My Dec. 2021 after becoming a #sologamer during the Pandemic. I’ve since purged at least half of these. Love: Palm Island, Star Realms Frontiers, Friday, DSD6 & The Game. Like: Architects, Maquis, Desolate, Aerion, Gate, & Death Angel. Lots of PNP games here as well.
2004 was the last time I was in California so this bookmark is somewhere between 21-24 years old. Am using it to hold my place in “Room to Dream” #booksky
December 30, 2025 at 5:30 AM
2004 was the last time I was in California so this bookmark is somewhere between 21-24 years old. Am using it to hold my place in “Room to Dream” #booksky
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City of Six Moons isn't for everyone; many folks are frustrated by the ambiguities present in the "puzzle" to center it as a cultural & anthropological fiction-object, and I get that, hate away
But man, I wish my haters wouldn't say it's a scam. Everything I do in life & art is earnest & sincere
But man, I wish my haters wouldn't say it's a scam. Everything I do in life & art is earnest & sincere
December 29, 2025 at 9:02 PM
City of Six Moons isn't for everyone; many folks are frustrated by the ambiguities present in the "puzzle" to center it as a cultural & anthropological fiction-object, and I get that, hate away
But man, I wish my haters wouldn't say it's a scam. Everything I do in life & art is earnest & sincere
But man, I wish my haters wouldn't say it's a scam. Everything I do in life & art is earnest & sincere
Holiday gift of this worker placement game to myself f/ solo play. Just finished 1st game- made a few mistakes but I like it! Love me some small box games. Solo is very simple to run. #soloboardgamer
December 28, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Holiday gift of this worker placement game to myself f/ solo play. Just finished 1st game- made a few mistakes but I like it! Love me some small box games. Solo is very simple to run. #soloboardgamer
I am typically a voracious reader of fiction but this book took me over a year to finish. It was one of the most difficult books I’ve ever read because the difference between it and the movie kept tangling my brain. (The book is told from Chief’s perspective.) Both movie & book are A+.
December 20, 2025 at 4:35 AM
I am typically a voracious reader of fiction but this book took me over a year to finish. It was one of the most difficult books I’ve ever read because the difference between it and the movie kept tangling my brain. (The book is told from Chief’s perspective.) Both movie & book are A+.
iOS 26 is just so awful.
It feels like a joke. Its whole tone is disharmonious. Its as if they showed it to absolutely no one before releasing it.
I guess that’s one way to get me to reduce screen time.
It feels like a joke. Its whole tone is disharmonious. Its as if they showed it to absolutely no one before releasing it.
I guess that’s one way to get me to reduce screen time.
December 15, 2025 at 3:17 PM
iOS 26 is just so awful.
It feels like a joke. Its whole tone is disharmonious. Its as if they showed it to absolutely no one before releasing it.
I guess that’s one way to get me to reduce screen time.
It feels like a joke. Its whole tone is disharmonious. Its as if they showed it to absolutely no one before releasing it.
I guess that’s one way to get me to reduce screen time.
I thought there weren’t supposed to be algorithms on Bluesky? The lack of engagement is sad.
Or is it that no one is using this site?
Or is it that no one is using this site?
December 11, 2025 at 5:12 PM
I thought there weren’t supposed to be algorithms on Bluesky? The lack of engagement is sad.
Or is it that no one is using this site?
Or is it that no one is using this site?
This is such a lonely time of year. Everyone is so busy.
December 11, 2025 at 2:48 AM
This is such a lonely time of year. Everyone is so busy.
Been working on the Polish branch of my family tree the last few months (found 3rd, 4th & 5th GGPs!) and discovered the holiday tradition of paper cut snowflakes- which I used to make w/ my mom when I was little. Look up Wycinanki paper cutting to see more traditional colorful & symmetrical designs.
December 8, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Been working on the Polish branch of my family tree the last few months (found 3rd, 4th & 5th GGPs!) and discovered the holiday tradition of paper cut snowflakes- which I used to make w/ my mom when I was little. Look up Wycinanki paper cutting to see more traditional colorful & symmetrical designs.
Just finished watching Once Upon a Time in America f/ the 1st time since I rented it on VHS a hundred years ago- though I’m not sure I ever saw the 2nd half.
Loved the 1st half.
Strongly disliked the 2nd half.
Breathtaking cinematography throughout.
Hated Noodles.
2 🍇 scenes???
#filmsky
Loved the 1st half.
Strongly disliked the 2nd half.
Breathtaking cinematography throughout.
Hated Noodles.
2 🍇 scenes???
#filmsky
December 7, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Just finished watching Once Upon a Time in America f/ the 1st time since I rented it on VHS a hundred years ago- though I’m not sure I ever saw the 2nd half.
Loved the 1st half.
Strongly disliked the 2nd half.
Breathtaking cinematography throughout.
Hated Noodles.
2 🍇 scenes???
#filmsky
Loved the 1st half.
Strongly disliked the 2nd half.
Breathtaking cinematography throughout.
Hated Noodles.
2 🍇 scenes???
#filmsky
This was a rough read. Took me way longer than it should have to finish it. I’m glad he finally got sober.
December 4, 2025 at 10:38 PM
This was a rough read. Took me way longer than it should have to finish it. I’m glad he finally got sober.
Stellarion is a sad no f/ me. Love the art & the idea of gameplay but the symbols make my head swim + some actions are unintuitive. Rulebook text is hard to see against the background art.
I’m 1 for 3 w/ Oniverse games. Still have Aerion but passed on Nautilion.
Which Oniverse games do you like?
I’m 1 for 3 w/ Oniverse games. Still have Aerion but passed on Nautilion.
Which Oniverse games do you like?
November 25, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Stellarion is a sad no f/ me. Love the art & the idea of gameplay but the symbols make my head swim + some actions are unintuitive. Rulebook text is hard to see against the background art.
I’m 1 for 3 w/ Oniverse games. Still have Aerion but passed on Nautilion.
Which Oniverse games do you like?
I’m 1 for 3 w/ Oniverse games. Still have Aerion but passed on Nautilion.
Which Oniverse games do you like?
Anyone else enjoy making game components with no real intention to design a finished game? I imagined these were the remains of a lost civilization & had a blast trying to figure out how to play it.
This painting is mine, as are all the hand carved stamps used to create the game pieces. ✂️🎲
This painting is mine, as are all the hand carved stamps used to create the game pieces. ✂️🎲
November 24, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Anyone else enjoy making game components with no real intention to design a finished game? I imagined these were the remains of a lost civilization & had a blast trying to figure out how to play it.
This painting is mine, as are all the hand carved stamps used to create the game pieces. ✂️🎲
This painting is mine, as are all the hand carved stamps used to create the game pieces. ✂️🎲
I’m curious what my wargamer/historical gamer friends think of The Anarchy by Garphill Games.
The Anarchy in about 3 minutes
YouTube video by 3 Minute Board Games
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November 17, 2025 at 1:15 AM
I’m curious what my wargamer/historical gamer friends think of The Anarchy by Garphill Games.