Ashanti Mills
@dakotacityrag.bsky.social
“Betcha cant avoid self harm” was useful for a while but it only works within a very specific window of unwellness (unwell enough to need it, but well enough to still be defiant about what others tell you is possible)
would recommend if you’re 100% sure you fall within that window but not otherwise
would recommend if you’re 100% sure you fall within that window but not otherwise
“take a swig every time you catch someone nodding off”
“take a swig every time the nurse asks you if you’re okay”
“take a swig every time you talk shit about yourself”
“take a swig every time you won’t stop riding my dick about making healthier choices”
etc.
“take a swig every time the nurse asks you if you’re okay”
“take a swig every time you talk shit about yourself”
“take a swig every time you won’t stop riding my dick about making healthier choices”
etc.
January 2, 2026 at 5:42 PM
“Betcha cant avoid self harm” was useful for a while but it only works within a very specific window of unwellness (unwell enough to need it, but well enough to still be defiant about what others tell you is possible)
would recommend if you’re 100% sure you fall within that window but not otherwise
would recommend if you’re 100% sure you fall within that window but not otherwise
one of the best things that happened to me in the last few years was incentivizing myself to implement healthy habits by contextualizing them as silly bits. biggest example is taking my bro to chemo appointments and playing drinking games (with water) to remind each other to stay hydrated
January 2, 2026 at 5:40 PM
one of the best things that happened to me in the last few years was incentivizing myself to implement healthy habits by contextualizing them as silly bits. biggest example is taking my bro to chemo appointments and playing drinking games (with water) to remind each other to stay hydrated
it’s 2026 and i’m trying to figure out and use new rules of etiquette on social media that allow me to manage:
- how addicting this shit is
- how much worse it makes me
- how much worse it makes society
- lack of trust that anything said is by a person, who is honest, and acting in good faith
- how addicting this shit is
- how much worse it makes me
- how much worse it makes society
- lack of trust that anything said is by a person, who is honest, and acting in good faith
January 2, 2026 at 5:34 PM
it’s 2026 and i’m trying to figure out and use new rules of etiquette on social media that allow me to manage:
- how addicting this shit is
- how much worse it makes me
- how much worse it makes society
- lack of trust that anything said is by a person, who is honest, and acting in good faith
- how addicting this shit is
- how much worse it makes me
- how much worse it makes society
- lack of trust that anything said is by a person, who is honest, and acting in good faith
your “sneak peak” is finding your christmas gifts on dec 23. my sneak peak is when i bring candied sweet potatoes to christmas dinner and everyone’s surprised i outclassed mom’s recipe, which i’ve been secretly practicing and improving for years. we are not the same.
We acknowledge that no one has the bandwidth for this, but if it helps:
- It’s ‘voilà,’ not ‘wallah!’
- It’s ‘a lot,’ not ‘alot.’
- It’s ‘further ado,’ not ‘farther adieu.’
- It’s ‘flesh out,’ not ‘flush out.’
- It’s ‘sneak peek,’ not ‘sneak peak.’
No worries if not!!!
- It’s ‘voilà,’ not ‘wallah!’
- It’s ‘a lot,’ not ‘alot.’
- It’s ‘further ado,’ not ‘farther adieu.’
- It’s ‘flesh out,’ not ‘flush out.’
- It’s ‘sneak peek,’ not ‘sneak peak.’
No worries if not!!!
January 2, 2026 at 5:25 PM
your “sneak peak” is finding your christmas gifts on dec 23. my sneak peak is when i bring candied sweet potatoes to christmas dinner and everyone’s surprised i outclassed mom’s recipe, which i’ve been secretly practicing and improving for years. we are not the same.
the real game is to find uses for all the phrases on the right. i can think of some for the last 3 but i need to think on wallah and alot
We acknowledge that no one has the bandwidth for this, but if it helps:
- It’s ‘voilà,’ not ‘wallah!’
- It’s ‘a lot,’ not ‘alot.’
- It’s ‘further ado,’ not ‘farther adieu.’
- It’s ‘flesh out,’ not ‘flush out.’
- It’s ‘sneak peek,’ not ‘sneak peak.’
No worries if not!!!
- It’s ‘voilà,’ not ‘wallah!’
- It’s ‘a lot,’ not ‘alot.’
- It’s ‘further ado,’ not ‘farther adieu.’
- It’s ‘flesh out,’ not ‘flush out.’
- It’s ‘sneak peek,’ not ‘sneak peak.’
No worries if not!!!
January 2, 2026 at 5:06 PM
the real game is to find uses for all the phrases on the right. i can think of some for the last 3 but i need to think on wallah and alot
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This is not hard. Artists are not responsible for ensuring the Kennedy Center remains relevant and successful. The center’s board is responsible for that, in a fiduciary way. All of this energy being directed at artists should be re-directed at the board.
December 30, 2025 at 4:07 PM
This is not hard. Artists are not responsible for ensuring the Kennedy Center remains relevant and successful. The center’s board is responsible for that, in a fiduciary way. All of this energy being directed at artists should be re-directed at the board.
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Rest in peace you absolute legend of an artist
December 30, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Rest in peace you absolute legend of an artist
checked Karlie Chirk into the building where i worked once
it was a very normal check-in. checked the id, checked my guest list, called his host, asked him to wait. i recognized him but didn’t mention it bc i couldn’t remember anything positive to talk to him about
it was a very normal check-in. checked the id, checked my guest list, called his host, asked him to wait. i recognized him but didn’t mention it bc i couldn’t remember anything positive to talk to him about
Right folks. Feeling rather down at the moment so bringing back an oldie
Please Quote this with your most minor celebrity interaction
Please Quote this with your most minor celebrity interaction
December 30, 2025 at 2:21 AM
checked Karlie Chirk into the building where i worked once
it was a very normal check-in. checked the id, checked my guest list, called his host, asked him to wait. i recognized him but didn’t mention it bc i couldn’t remember anything positive to talk to him about
it was a very normal check-in. checked the id, checked my guest list, called his host, asked him to wait. i recognized him but didn’t mention it bc i couldn’t remember anything positive to talk to him about
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i think what gets overlooked is that part of the humor and charm of edits like these is that you're perfectly aware that someone sat down and spent their own time making it. they chose to do something cool or silly or stupid or genius, regardless of the results
that human element elevates the work
that human element elevates the work
Who needs AI when we had stuff like this? I’ll take photoshop edits over the slop any day
December 29, 2025 at 4:40 PM
i think what gets overlooked is that part of the humor and charm of edits like these is that you're perfectly aware that someone sat down and spent their own time making it. they chose to do something cool or silly or stupid or genius, regardless of the results
that human element elevates the work
that human element elevates the work
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We need more deciding collectively what our goals are and less being told some solution is the answer to problems we are told we have.
December 28, 2025 at 2:52 PM
We need more deciding collectively what our goals are and less being told some solution is the answer to problems we are told we have.
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another robot highlight for 2025: man wearing humanoid mocap suit kicks himself in the balls
December 27, 2025 at 5:27 PM
another robot highlight for 2025: man wearing humanoid mocap suit kicks himself in the balls
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I think I hate the computer
December 27, 2025 at 7:33 PM
I think I hate the computer
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wishing a very "resist twitter withdrawal and use this chance to heal and learn healthier socmed habits" to everyone (re)joining bsky
December 25, 2025 at 6:34 PM
wishing a very "resist twitter withdrawal and use this chance to heal and learn healthier socmed habits" to everyone (re)joining bsky
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Some people in music never got this memo. They move as if anyone who they don't percieve to be a "name" is just a potential fan/customer, and are done talkin to you soon as someone "notable" enters the room, seemingly unaware that this affects their rep more than their musical prowess can cover for.
Just gonna say this again for games sphere cus we get the same question:
Networking doesn't mean schmoozing up to famous people, it means making friends with your peers. Then in 10 years, 20, one of you might be famous? And sure you're still helping each other cus well yeah friends.
Make. Friends.
Networking doesn't mean schmoozing up to famous people, it means making friends with your peers. Then in 10 years, 20, one of you might be famous? And sure you're still helping each other cus well yeah friends.
Make. Friends.
Talking to one of these types at a con who asked how I 'got in' with so many 'famous writers' who I'd been talking to and I said "we made friends before anyone knew who we were decades ago by striking up interesting conversations and enjoying each other's company" and he kept re-asking the question.
December 27, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Some people in music never got this memo. They move as if anyone who they don't percieve to be a "name" is just a potential fan/customer, and are done talkin to you soon as someone "notable" enters the room, seemingly unaware that this affects their rep more than their musical prowess can cover for.
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If you're going to MAGFest, please get your COVID and flu vaccines like, two days ago thanks. CVS has tons of availability.
December 27, 2025 at 12:13 PM
If you're going to MAGFest, please get your COVID and flu vaccines like, two days ago thanks. CVS has tons of availability.
y’all ain’t ready for what @songsofhealing.bsky.social and Mike Matarazzo are cooking up for MAGFest 2026
December 27, 2025 at 3:59 PM
y’all ain’t ready for what @songsofhealing.bsky.social and Mike Matarazzo are cooking up for MAGFest 2026
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Hey you! You attending MAGFest? You play an instrument and/or like to sing? You like Vocaloid music? If you answered yes to those questions, come join us at the Vocaloid Jam Session on Saturday at 3PM! It's gonna be a ton of fun, I promise!
Get a preview of what we'll be playing at projectvls.com!
Get a preview of what we'll be playing at projectvls.com!
December 25, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Hey you! You attending MAGFest? You play an instrument and/or like to sing? You like Vocaloid music? If you answered yes to those questions, come join us at the Vocaloid Jam Session on Saturday at 3PM! It's gonna be a ton of fun, I promise!
Get a preview of what we'll be playing at projectvls.com!
Get a preview of what we'll be playing at projectvls.com!
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No Library Wrapped from us — we don’t track what you read.
DCPL protects your privacy because it’s the law and the librarian way. 📚🔒
DCPL protects your privacy because it’s the law and the librarian way. 📚🔒
December 4, 2025 at 1:25 PM
No Library Wrapped from us — we don’t track what you read.
DCPL protects your privacy because it’s the law and the librarian way. 📚🔒
DCPL protects your privacy because it’s the law and the librarian way. 📚🔒
The left, so the hat can flow with his quills while he runs!
December 24, 2025 at 3:06 PM
The left, so the hat can flow with his quills while he runs!
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The point of writing crap is not that you should barf out anything.
It's that you should be aware as you are writing it what the flaws are, and you need to get through it the first time, because the act of doing so informs you what is wrong.
It's that you should be aware as you are writing it what the flaws are, and you need to get through it the first time, because the act of doing so informs you what is wrong.
December 24, 2025 at 3:59 AM
The point of writing crap is not that you should barf out anything.
It's that you should be aware as you are writing it what the flaws are, and you need to get through it the first time, because the act of doing so informs you what is wrong.
It's that you should be aware as you are writing it what the flaws are, and you need to get through it the first time, because the act of doing so informs you what is wrong.
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The entire time I was writing it I was like "oh my god this sucks, I suck, this is terrible" and I was making a list of all the ways it sucked.
That was NECESSARY to the fixing of the goddamn thing.
That was NECESSARY to the fixing of the goddamn thing.
December 24, 2025 at 3:57 AM
The entire time I was writing it I was like "oh my god this sucks, I suck, this is terrible" and I was making a list of all the ways it sucked.
That was NECESSARY to the fixing of the goddamn thing.
That was NECESSARY to the fixing of the goddamn thing.
also i’m watching emmet otter’s jugband christmas and this 100% applies to the riverbottom nightmarr band lmao
their flow is so wack and borderline cringe (as someone who thinks plenty of muppet music is genuinely sublime) but they do rock so fkn hard
their flow is so wack and borderline cringe (as someone who thinks plenty of muppet music is genuinely sublime) but they do rock so fkn hard
December 24, 2025 at 4:32 AM
also i’m watching emmet otter’s jugband christmas and this 100% applies to the riverbottom nightmarr band lmao
their flow is so wack and borderline cringe (as someone who thinks plenty of muppet music is genuinely sublime) but they do rock so fkn hard
their flow is so wack and borderline cringe (as someone who thinks plenty of muppet music is genuinely sublime) but they do rock so fkn hard
anything by Boston oh my god
and i love them so much, but the gulf between their vocals and instrumentals is insane (and consistent, afaict)
and i love them so much, but the gulf between their vocals and instrumentals is insane (and consistent, afaict)
December 24, 2025 at 4:30 AM
anything by Boston oh my god
and i love them so much, but the gulf between their vocals and instrumentals is insane (and consistent, afaict)
and i love them so much, but the gulf between their vocals and instrumentals is insane (and consistent, afaict)
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Like when people say they are incompetent, at what exactly? They are succeeding at doing exactly what they wanted to do.
December 22, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Like when people say they are incompetent, at what exactly? They are succeeding at doing exactly what they wanted to do.
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Everyone sat around talking about how these people were incredibly stupid and then they managed to successfully implement large swathes of the plan that they all told us they were going to execute and you really have to wonder who is the stupid in this equation
December 22, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Everyone sat around talking about how these people were incredibly stupid and then they managed to successfully implement large swathes of the plan that they all told us they were going to execute and you really have to wonder who is the stupid in this equation