Miriam Forster
@miriamforster.bsky.social
Two capybaras in a long wool cardigan posing as a writer. Factchecker and accidental whiteness educator.
Autistic, agender, she/they.
Longform work at Medium: https://medium.com/@miriamsforster
“Exclamation marks are numerous, but justified.” -Kirkus🌟
Autistic, agender, she/they.
Longform work at Medium: https://medium.com/@miriamsforster
“Exclamation marks are numerous, but justified.” -Kirkus🌟
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Miriam Forster
@miriamforster.bsky.social
· Sep 28
Your periodic reminder that I wrote a book about shark evolution AND another one about bug evolution!
They are BIG and GORGEOUS and illustrated by the exceptional @gordywright.bsky.social
They are BIG and GORGEOUS and illustrated by the exceptional @gordywright.bsky.social
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yes, I feel like you can safely ignore anyone who tells you with a straight face in 2025 that you can just do without a smartphone
This article makes really good points about the inability of most people to cut expenses without entirely losing the ability to participate in the economy. I get tired of people telling me to live cheaper by eliminating things that are necessary for modern life.
November 26, 2025 at 9:48 AM
yes, I feel like you can safely ignore anyone who tells you with a straight face in 2025 that you can just do without a smartphone
No one has any compassion on my poor nerves. 😭
November 26, 2025 at 6:12 AM
No one has any compassion on my poor nerves. 😭
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There's a pretty great Tumblr post about this:
November 26, 2025 at 2:53 AM
There's a pretty great Tumblr post about this:
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Before I go to bed:
"It's okay to pirate if the author is dead!"
So I'd just like to point out that my aunt Judy passed ten years ago last May and I still don't have out the last out-of-print book because I simply cannot afford the time to scan the text, edit/correct errors, design/format etc.
"It's okay to pirate if the author is dead!"
So I'd just like to point out that my aunt Judy passed ten years ago last May and I still don't have out the last out-of-print book because I simply cannot afford the time to scan the text, edit/correct errors, design/format etc.
November 26, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Before I go to bed:
"It's okay to pirate if the author is dead!"
So I'd just like to point out that my aunt Judy passed ten years ago last May and I still don't have out the last out-of-print book because I simply cannot afford the time to scan the text, edit/correct errors, design/format etc.
"It's okay to pirate if the author is dead!"
So I'd just like to point out that my aunt Judy passed ten years ago last May and I still don't have out the last out-of-print book because I simply cannot afford the time to scan the text, edit/correct errors, design/format etc.
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Tell me about what the doctors used to amputate limbs and treat infections and help pain, and then maybe I’ll listen to you gush about the history and strategy of your favorite war
November 25, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Tell me about what the doctors used to amputate limbs and treat infections and help pain, and then maybe I’ll listen to you gush about the history and strategy of your favorite war
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Organizing my ebooks again, as one does, and realized I only buy books about war when they are also about medicine, and written by doctors, nurses, etc.
I blame M.A.S.H. 😂
I blame M.A.S.H. 😂
November 25, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Organizing my ebooks again, as one does, and realized I only buy books about war when they are also about medicine, and written by doctors, nurses, etc.
I blame M.A.S.H. 😂
I blame M.A.S.H. 😂
Organizing my ebooks again, as one does, and realized I only buy books about war when they are also about medicine, and written by doctors, nurses, etc.
I blame M.A.S.H. 😂
I blame M.A.S.H. 😂
November 25, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Organizing my ebooks again, as one does, and realized I only buy books about war when they are also about medicine, and written by doctors, nurses, etc.
I blame M.A.S.H. 😂
I blame M.A.S.H. 😂
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![R. H. Bing (October 20, 1914 – April 28, 1986)[1] was an American mathematician who worked mainly in the areas of geometric topology and continuum theory.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:cyyd366g3hrxp5rynixm2mm3/bafkreid62wy3dekb2kzbisjfdlimlb35j4rlgew5iof7vi32byfszmg26a@jpeg)
![Bing's father was named Rupert Henry, but Bing's mother thought that "Rupert Henry" was too British for Texas. Thus she compromised by abbreviating it to R. H.[5] Consequently, R. H. does not stand for a first or middle name.
When Bing was applying for a visa, he was requested not to use initials. He explained that his name was really "R-only H-only Bing", and ended up receiving a visa made out to "Ronly Honly Bing".](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:cyyd366g3hrxp5rynixm2mm3/bafkreigmfj53q4uy33spga2bxdkllqm3ag5sffovg5g7ddmu3vqzkb6k24@jpeg)
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say this with a lot of love, but know that MANY Native people celebrate their version of Thanksgiving this holiday
my people give a thanksgiving address often, at harvest festivals, gatherings, big occasions, etc
my issue is "Thanksgiving" is once when it should be every month at a bare minimum
my people give a thanksgiving address often, at harvest festivals, gatherings, big occasions, etc
my issue is "Thanksgiving" is once when it should be every month at a bare minimum
November 25, 2025 at 3:30 AM
say this with a lot of love, but know that MANY Native people celebrate their version of Thanksgiving this holiday
my people give a thanksgiving address often, at harvest festivals, gatherings, big occasions, etc
my issue is "Thanksgiving" is once when it should be every month at a bare minimum
my people give a thanksgiving address often, at harvest festivals, gatherings, big occasions, etc
my issue is "Thanksgiving" is once when it should be every month at a bare minimum
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Idk how long it's been off but my Bsky app stopped reminding me to use alt text, you might have to turn yours back on too
I turned the reminder back on 🤦🏻♀️ annoying
November 24, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Idk how long it's been off but my Bsky app stopped reminding me to use alt text, you might have to turn yours back on too
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I have the brown/gold one and I love it, really beautiful quality and artwork. Get one while they're on sale!
My desert animal bandanas are one of my most popular items and come in a variety of colors. Get them at a discount starting this Thursday/Thanksgiving by entering the code HOLIDAY20 at checkout in my largest sale of the year! #BSNM #BlackFriday
www.thornwolf.com/shop/p/deser...
www.thornwolf.com/shop/p/deser...
November 24, 2025 at 10:07 PM
I have the brown/gold one and I love it, really beautiful quality and artwork. Get one while they're on sale!
Some people don’t like the loud drums on this but the beat makes the autism go brrrrrrr (and the lyrics are 🔥) so I’ve had it on repeat for an hour. 😂
music.apple.com/us/album/the...
music.apple.com/us/album/the...
The Hand by Annabelle Dinda on Apple Music
Song · 2025 · Duration 3:10
music.apple.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Some people don’t like the loud drums on this but the beat makes the autism go brrrrrrr (and the lyrics are 🔥) so I’ve had it on repeat for an hour. 😂
music.apple.com/us/album/the...
music.apple.com/us/album/the...
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I 100% agree and would add that if you are hosting a holiday event and you do NOT have something festive, creative and delicious for your guests to drink without alcohol in it, you are actually an asshole
don't make them drink tap water while everyone else has bespoke cocktails!
don't make them drink tap water while everyone else has bespoke cocktails!
Just a friendly reminder as we go into the holidays:
Folks don't have to explain to you why they don't drink.
If you offer them a drink and they decline, don't ask them why. It's not your business.
Just offer them something without alcohol to drink instead. And move on.
Folks don't have to explain to you why they don't drink.
If you offer them a drink and they decline, don't ask them why. It's not your business.
Just offer them something without alcohol to drink instead. And move on.
November 24, 2025 at 3:34 AM
I 100% agree and would add that if you are hosting a holiday event and you do NOT have something festive, creative and delicious for your guests to drink without alcohol in it, you are actually an asshole
don't make them drink tap water while everyone else has bespoke cocktails!
don't make them drink tap water while everyone else has bespoke cocktails!
*blinks in former conservative evangelical*
November 24, 2025 at 4:03 AM
*blinks in former conservative evangelical*
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"Death of the artist" means when Amy Tan says "I did not intentionally put numerological symbolism in Joy Luck Club" you can go "ok but unconscious-you is very clever and it's in there anyhow."
It does not mean "it doesn't matter if JKR is a terrible person."
It does not mean "it doesn't matter if JKR is a terrible person."
November 23, 2025 at 10:45 PM
"Death of the artist" means when Amy Tan says "I did not intentionally put numerological symbolism in Joy Luck Club" you can go "ok but unconscious-you is very clever and it's in there anyhow."
It does not mean "it doesn't matter if JKR is a terrible person."
It does not mean "it doesn't matter if JKR is a terrible person."
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I have extensive instructions on spatchcocking a bird (and why) in COLOR TASTE TEXTURE!
(also highly recommend getting poultry shears)
(also highly recommend getting poultry shears)
I’m an Autistic classically trained chef and I wrote a food aversion acceptance cookbook and guide titled COLOR TASTE TEXTURE, that’s all about finding out what works for specific sensory needs and how to customize food for them. It’s useful for all ages, no cooking experience necessary.
Color Taste Texture by Matthew Broberg-Moffitt: 9780593538593 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books
An accessible family cookbook that offers solutions rather than tricks to empower the food-averse, autistic, and picky eater, with 46 recipes. This much-needed cookbook combines tips and techniques.....
www.penguinrandomhouse.com
November 24, 2025 at 3:12 AM
I have extensive instructions on spatchcocking a bird (and why) in COLOR TASTE TEXTURE!
(also highly recommend getting poultry shears)
(also highly recommend getting poultry shears)
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You are doing whatever you would have done during the time of the Gestapo
WTF 🤬
ICE in DC is setting up racially driven checkpoints and roadblocks. This is one on Canal Road. A large number of vehicles can be seen waiting to be towed after these agents disappeared their owners.
ICE in DC is setting up racially driven checkpoints and roadblocks. This is one on Canal Road. A large number of vehicles can be seen waiting to be towed after these agents disappeared their owners.
November 24, 2025 at 3:43 AM
You are doing whatever you would have done during the time of the Gestapo
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Major sources of hate speech are located outside the US. Well yeah, we have this conversation every few months. And every few months people reject the bright shiny evidence that easiest way to ruin America is to feed the hate and bigotry that already exists here.
November 24, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Major sources of hate speech are located outside the US. Well yeah, we have this conversation every few months. And every few months people reject the bright shiny evidence that easiest way to ruin America is to feed the hate and bigotry that already exists here.
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And the best/worst part? The same script has always worked. Pick an Other. Blame them for hard times while you rob the country. Escape with your money (or don't because honestly this is how we get to guillotines) and then your descendants engage in a little noblesse oblige and launder that cash
November 24, 2025 at 12:08 AM
And the best/worst part? The same script has always worked. Pick an Other. Blame them for hard times while you rob the country. Escape with your money (or don't because honestly this is how we get to guillotines) and then your descendants engage in a little noblesse oblige and launder that cash
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The artist formerly known as Prince was a beta tester for the first Oregon Trail (he was in third grade at the school near the developers)
July 13, 2025 at 8:48 PM
The artist formerly known as Prince was a beta tester for the first Oregon Trail (he was in third grade at the school near the developers)
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Some of us have been advocating this going back since chatGPT launched. It also has other benefits: correcting someone else's work is actually a really good way to learn something yourself.
November 23, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Some of us have been advocating this going back since chatGPT launched. It also has other benefits: correcting someone else's work is actually a really good way to learn something yourself.
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y'know, if tech companies weren't so fired up to call every single thing "AI" it would be a lot easier to distinguish "ML spam filter that is well-sandboxed and tuned on your emails" from "giant context and IP-eroding foundation model that makes people paranoid and unhappy"
since the "google is now training gemini on your email contents" thing keeps bumping around here: it's _not happening_. I say this not to defend google but because I know a lot of people that have broken their filtering and made their lives much more annoying from sheer misinformation.
The malwarebytes Google opting-your-emails-into-ai-training thing is not true. The post is based on one bad tweet.
I know anti-tech lamenting is a Bluesky core principle, but please use the same judgement you would for any other clickbait.
www.theverge.com/news/826902/...
I know anti-tech lamenting is a Bluesky core principle, but please use the same judgement you would for any other clickbait.
www.theverge.com/news/826902/...
November 23, 2025 at 12:58 PM
y'know, if tech companies weren't so fired up to call every single thing "AI" it would be a lot easier to distinguish "ML spam filter that is well-sandboxed and tuned on your emails" from "giant context and IP-eroding foundation model that makes people paranoid and unhappy"
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And yes it’s time to remember
Gamergaters are parents now
And hierarchical , transaction based thinking
( like racism and paternalism and authoritarianism)
are indicators of boundary crossing
And so is passive agressive social isolation
Hmm what’s that resemble
Gamergaters are parents now
And hierarchical , transaction based thinking
( like racism and paternalism and authoritarianism)
are indicators of boundary crossing
And so is passive agressive social isolation
Hmm what’s that resemble
November 23, 2025 at 4:01 PM
And yes it’s time to remember
Gamergaters are parents now
And hierarchical , transaction based thinking
( like racism and paternalism and authoritarianism)
are indicators of boundary crossing
And so is passive agressive social isolation
Hmm what’s that resemble
Gamergaters are parents now
And hierarchical , transaction based thinking
( like racism and paternalism and authoritarianism)
are indicators of boundary crossing
And so is passive agressive social isolation
Hmm what’s that resemble
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It’s always about the racism. Particularly targeting Black people and Black woman. They stole the term woke from Black culture, fucked its meaning, and used it to stoke anger. Utter bullshit.
Yep, one of the biggest drivers of the elite panic around “wokeness” was the increasing prominence of Black people and particularly Black women in their fields and we’re seeing that coalition rewarded with the targeting of Black workers.
Since February, according to my latest analysis, almost 600,000 Black women have been economically sidelined. The November 20, 2025, Jobs Report makes clear this isn’t a blip. It’s a structural crisis. That is not a recovery. It is a redistribution of opportunity.
November 23, 2025 at 3:48 PM
It’s always about the racism. Particularly targeting Black people and Black woman. They stole the term woke from Black culture, fucked its meaning, and used it to stoke anger. Utter bullshit.