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Melissa Kay Mars @mechamelissa.bsky.social · 16h

i do not fuck with anyone who engages with anything Christmas-related during October !! let the capitalism overconsumption rest & carve a pumpkin ffs

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𝕾𝖙𝖗𝖆𝖓𝖌𝖊 𝕳𝖔𝖚𝖘𝖊 @strangehouse.bsky.social · 18d

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Melissa Kay Mars @mechamelissa.bsky.social · 18d

I feel the same, the fomo is so bad this year 😭😭😭

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NBC News @nbcnews.com · 18d

BREAKING: The U.K., Canada and Australia officially recognize a Palestinian state, a significant shift away from alignment with the U.S.

U.K, Canada and Australia formally recognize a Palestinian state, breaking with the U.S.

The announcements Sunday marked a significant shift in foreign policy, with several other European nations and U.S. allies set to follow suit in the coming days.

nbcnews.to

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Melissa Kay Mars @mechamelissa.bsky.social · 27d

Thanks!

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Melissa Kay Mars @mechamelissa.bsky.social · 27d

proof of life

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Sarah Archer @sarcher.bsky.social · 27d

Stop reading the news and normalize lounging inside “Visiona 2” by Verner Panton at the Cologne Furniture Fair in 1970.

“Visiona 2” installation at the Cologne Furniture Fair, 1970. Image courtesy of the Vitra Design Museum.

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Melissa Kay Mars @mechamelissa.bsky.social · Sep 4

made a mini of it awhile back for a nook I am *almost* finished with

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Melissa Kay Mars @mechamelissa.bsky.social · Sep 4

how does one get $600 FAST

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Melissa Kay Mars @mechamelissa.bsky.social · Sep 4

I’m visibly shaking…

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Brian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · Sep 3

More of this.

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Melissa Kay Mars @mechamelissa.bsky.social · Sep 3

they’re all so much fun!

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Melissa Kay Mars @mechamelissa.bsky.social · Sep 3

yes EXACTLY. he’s a star

Melissa Kay Mars @mechamelissa.bsky.social · Sep 3

obsessed with this lil guy 🥹

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Draculanna 🧛🌿👁️ @annacwebs.bsky.social · Sep 1

✊ Happy Labor Day, Gamedevs! 🎮

A month ago I released a video called "A Brief History of Labor in the USA and What It Has to Do With the Modern Games Industry" and have been absolutely floored by the response from players and devs alike. Check it out???

youtu.be/g1rlCfaRT1I?...

A Brief History of Labor in the USA and What It Has to Do With The Modern Games Industry (REUPLOAD)

YouTube video by Anna C. Webster

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Erin @fujoshi.bsky.social · Aug 26

It is always 2025 in our house because that’s the last year Japan post would ship Hobonichi planners to the USA

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Melissa Kay Mars @mechamelissa.bsky.social · Aug 19

anyways…today has been insanely rough. im safe but im beyond devastated for so many of my friends & colleagues who were affected. if i can ever help in any way, *please* let me know (that goes for everyone). we lost some truly incredible talent today

Jason Schreier @jasonschreier.bsky.social · Aug 19

BREAKING: BioShock 4 developer Cloud Chamber is laying off an unspecified number of staff.

Also, former Diablo boss Rod Fergusson is taking over as Cloud Chamber's new studio head. More than a decade ago, he joined the troubled BioShock Infinite and helped salvage that game's production.

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Renée Graham 🏳️‍🌈 @rygraham.bsky.social · Aug 19

Texas Republicans are holding a Black woman, a Democratic state rep, hostage in the legislative chamber. They have locked the doors and have banned her from leaving.

Gabe Ortíz @tusk81.bsky.social · Aug 19

“‘I refuse to sign away my dignity as a duly elected representative just so Republicans can control my movements and monitor me with police escorts,’ Collier said in a statement that called her a ‘political prisoner’ for refusing Republican ‘surveillance protocol.’” www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...

Texas Democratic legislator to stay in state capitol after refusing law enforcement escort to leave

State Rep. Nicole Collier of Fort Worth on Monday said she will remain locked in the Austin statehouse chamber until the House reconvenes on Wednesday morning.

www.nbcnews.com

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Melissa Kay Mars @mechamelissa.bsky.social · Aug 15

thank you 🥹

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Melissa Kay Mars @mechamelissa.bsky.social · Aug 15

oh this is rad! would love to connect!

Melissa Kay Mars @mechamelissa.bsky.social · Aug 15

excuse me for being annoying but I am quite literally a 90 day fiancée & plan to soak it in

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Melissa Kay Mars @mechamelissa.bsky.social · Aug 15

good morning, my fiancé & i are eloping at a castle in Salem on Halloween & then mini honeymooning in Sleepy Hollow right after for my birthday & today we’re seeing NINE INCH FUCKING NAILS. i can’t die yet

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Melissa Kay Mars @mechamelissa.bsky.social · Aug 14

my only requirement for a wedding dress is that i look like a vintage gothic horror italian princess from the 60s/70s. mind you we are eloping

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Dinosaur Dracula 🦖🧛 @dinosaurdracula.bsky.social · Aug 13

New Purple Stuff Podcast is here! In a sequel to our last episode, this month we're taking a look at Eight Great Monsters from the 1990s! Listen here: dinosaurdracula.com/blog/1990s-monsters/

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Melissa Kay Mars @mechamelissa.bsky.social · Aug 14

oh hell yeah, we’re catching the show here on Friday!

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