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Sonia Spookyman @soniasulaiman.bsky.social · 4d

It has to be said, I’m struggling. I am still in over draft after paying my bills. If you’ve ever enjoyed what I do here, be it writing, curating the Palestinian Speculative Fiction reading list, or just my vibe, please consider using my tip jar: ko-fi.com/soniasulaiman

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Natasha Ranken @metalkatt.bsky.social · 3h

Oh dear bob, I'm not in that industry, and I just felt my stomach lurch.

Natasha Ranken @metalkatt.bsky.social · 3h

There was a lady robin fighting and vanquishing a mantis on my patio. She ate it. Is there an auspex in the house?

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Natasha Ranken @metalkatt.bsky.social · 4d

In today's installment of "why do you even HAVE that?" , a co-worker asked once why I keep a pack of socks in my drawer. I explained that I don't like wet feet. After it rained and there were large, unavoidable puddles, they understood. My only rule is they must be washed before being returned.

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Natasha Ranken @metalkatt.bsky.social · 4d

Me, her bestie: You have not learned that stitch, nor the 20 leading up to it. We will start with how tension and yarn thickness affects design. Small steps, or you'll burn out again.

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Oisín McGann @oisinmcgann.bsky.social · 5d

It’s really hard to describe to people who are not artists how survival mode does *not* inspire creativity, as the myth would have us believe. It suppresses creativity as you try to limit every possible risk – and the opportunities that come with them.

Aliette de Bodard @aliettedebodard.com · 5d

It turns out building habits and stuff actually requires not being in survival mode, who knew?!
(Yeah yeah I did)

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Natasha Ranken @metalkatt.bsky.social · 7d

There are many dragonflies zipping around outside my windoor today. Feast, my beauties! Eat your fill of mosquitoes and remove them from the world! Gorge yourselves and make more of you to eat up many more of those horrible bloodsuckers.

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Phil Plait @philplait.bsky.social · 8d

Oh dang. This is an excellent analogy.

Richard Kadrey @richardkadrey.bsky.social · 9d

The mystery of medical diagnosis!

Anyone: Why are there suddenly so many AHDH diagnoses?
Dr. Jen: Same reason there are suddenly more stars after we built telescopes.

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Natasha Ranken @metalkatt.bsky.social · 17d

The animals are still here.

Natasha Ranken @metalkatt.bsky.social · 17d

Show love to the Parent!

Natasha Ranken @metalkatt.bsky.social · 17d

Smooch!

Natasha Ranken @metalkatt.bsky.social · 17d

Ooh, which one?

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Natasha Ranken @metalkatt.bsky.social · 17d

Multitasking is a lie anyway. It's task switching no matter what.

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Natasha Ranken @metalkatt.bsky.social · 17d

I received a double-bun alert this morning. Send tea; it's going to be a doozy. #harbingerbun

Natasha Ranken @metalkatt.bsky.social · 20d

I'm only still there for the picture feeds. Rats, cats, bunnies, guinea pigs, the news of a select few photogenic people...

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Natasha Ranken @metalkatt.bsky.social · 21d

Yes, this is who I came to see. <3 I feel crummy from my covid and flu shots, and thought "I wonder if Kage posted any Lil Guy..."

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Natasha Ranken @metalkatt.bsky.social · 22d

Uhoh. Everyone beware. I don't know which one it will be. XD

Caucasian woman with red hair and cat eye glasses. There is a curl of hair in the middle of her forehead.

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Natasha Ranken @metalkatt.bsky.social · 25d

And then found an online community where you belong anyway.

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Foxes In Love @foxes-in-love.bsky.social · 25d

See you all next monday!

A comic of two foxes, one of whom is blue, the other is green. In this one, Blue approaches as Green is packing a suitcase.
Blue: Do I have to come to your friend's wedding, too?
Green: No.

Green turns to look at Blue.
Green: You're invited, but not expected.

Blue's expression turns to an incredulous frown.
Blue: What does that mean?

Green reaches towards Blue, and they kiss.
Green: It means you can come if you want to, but they know that you won't want to.

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Natasha Ranken @metalkatt.bsky.social · 25d

Bodies are so weird

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Natasha Ranken @metalkatt.bsky.social · 25d

Thank you, little Hedgie!

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Natasha Ranken @metalkatt.bsky.social · 26d

Today in "it could only happen to me," I learn that I do not have an ear infection. I have a bug bite at the base of and behind my ear that has welted up and kicked off a Weird Allergy Thing of Inflammation and Swelling. The pharmacy is out of the medication, so I don't get to start it until Thu.

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Doc Fancy @docfancy.bsky.social · 27d

I wish there was a way to hammer in this message that the vaccine is basically just an education module for your immune system. It’s a fkn training sim!

VACCINE ➡️ TRAINING SIM

When a vaccine does its job, what ultimately protects you?

It’s STILL your fucking immune system doing the hard yards!

Chise @sailorrooscout.bsky.social · 28d

“I trust my immune system. I don’t need a vaccine.”

Ok, I trust mine to protect me too. Which is why I trained it extensively on what the virus looks like so it can handle it.

Boxers don’t enter the ring without a plan. It’s the punch you don’t see coming that knocks you out.

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Sonia Spookyman @soniasulaiman.bsky.social · 28d

See, the thing is, Noah is depending on us to help him get a fresh start in California, as he’s facing an eviction we can’t prevent. He’s a trans friend of a friend who needs to move back home urgently. Please help if you can by sharing or donating. gofund.me/2533cde9d

Donate to Support Our Journey to a New Beginning, organized by Noah Stark

I'm Noah, a gender-nonconforming, transgender man living in Albuquerque with two sen… Noah Stark needs your support for Support Our Journey to a New Beginning

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Natasha Ranken @metalkatt.bsky.social · Sep 11

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Trying to help my friend out raising funds for a trip to a steady place to live.

Donate to Support Our Journey to a New Beginning, organized by Noah Stark

Welp, here we are. Eight months ago, I reached out for help and was able to keep my … Noah Stark needs your support for Support Our Journey to a New Beginning

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