NMGrif 🏳️🌈 (she/her)
@nmgrif.bsky.social
Querying Writer. Queer. AuDHD. Vegan. Published author. Screencraft TV Pilot QF 2022. AFF 2nd Rounder 2019. Tea aficionado.
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Each month, we do this cool thing on QueerSciFi.com to support indie writers. We share 4 books with our readers for free, and add those readers (with permission) to the author lists.
Grab 'em here (sent out around the 3rd of next month):
queerscifi.com/join-our-mai...
#giveaway #freebooks
Grab 'em here (sent out around the 3rd of next month):
queerscifi.com/join-our-mai...
#giveaway #freebooks
November 8, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Each month, we do this cool thing on QueerSciFi.com to support indie writers. We share 4 books with our readers for free, and add those readers (with permission) to the author lists.
Grab 'em here (sent out around the 3rd of next month):
queerscifi.com/join-our-mai...
#giveaway #freebooks
Grab 'em here (sent out around the 3rd of next month):
queerscifi.com/join-our-mai...
#giveaway #freebooks
Not good.
The U.S. is on track to have the fewest foreign food inspections since 2011, except during the Covid pandemic. 65% of the staff in the FDA divisions responsible for coordinating travel and budgets left or were fired in the name of government efficiency. www.propublica.org/article/fore...
November 6, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Not good.
Is it just me, or have the spam/phishing calls been out of control since the shutdown? It's like because no one's watching, they're just, "Let 'er rip!" I literally got 8 vms today from robocallers. And I've been getting that amount daily for at least two weeks now.
October 30, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Is it just me, or have the spam/phishing calls been out of control since the shutdown? It's like because no one's watching, they're just, "Let 'er rip!" I literally got 8 vms today from robocallers. And I've been getting that amount daily for at least two weeks now.
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NOT-SO-FUN FACT: A month before Thanksgiving, wholesale turkey prices are about 40% HIGHER than last year. 🦃
October 27, 2025 at 12:48 PM
NOT-SO-FUN FACT: A month before Thanksgiving, wholesale turkey prices are about 40% HIGHER than last year. 🦃
So I opened up a pdf doc today to read and adobe's ai appeared automatically at the top of the window to say, "This appears to be a long document. Would you like ai to summarize it for you?" It was only 27pgs long. NO! STOP INFLICTING AI ON US! ARGH! #LetPeopleRead.
October 19, 2025 at 5:29 PM
So I opened up a pdf doc today to read and adobe's ai appeared automatically at the top of the window to say, "This appears to be a long document. Would you like ai to summarize it for you?" It was only 27pgs long. NO! STOP INFLICTING AI ON US! ARGH! #LetPeopleRead.
After watching The Residence *ahem* many, many times (kinda waiting for Nflix to tell me to get a life), it occurs to me that the "asshole" character, Harry Hollinger, is the only one who always addresses Cordelia by "Detective." Looovvve the inherent contradiction. #random
October 17, 2025 at 12:42 AM
After watching The Residence *ahem* many, many times (kinda waiting for Nflix to tell me to get a life), it occurs to me that the "asshole" character, Harry Hollinger, is the only one who always addresses Cordelia by "Detective." Looovvve the inherent contradiction. #random
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Not only that but the sec. of health, who isn't a MD, wants to make a list of all the autistic people in the country. Now why would he want that???
October 15, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Not only that but the sec. of health, who isn't a MD, wants to make a list of all the autistic people in the country. Now why would he want that???
To write anything this week. It's been too long.
More specifically, my epic #LGBTQIA+ #fantasy novel and my #LGBTQIA+ #horror sequel.
More specifically, my epic #LGBTQIA+ #fantasy novel and my #LGBTQIA+ #horror sequel.
#LGBTQWriteAThon October 13:
Goals day! What are your goals this week?
#writesky #queerwriters #writers #lgbtqwriters
Goals day! What are your goals this week?
#writesky #queerwriters #writers #lgbtqwriters
October 13, 2025 at 2:55 PM
I frequently get confused on "repost" and "quote post" which is super annoying on a personal level. I meant to say, "fucking finally, some good news!" With the last post about the deaf/blind student funding post.
October 13, 2025 at 1:47 PM
I frequently get confused on "repost" and "quote post" which is super annoying on a personal level. I meant to say, "fucking finally, some good news!" With the last post about the deaf/blind student funding post.
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NEW: Education Dept. Reverses Decision to Halt Funds for Deafblind Student Programs, by @jodiscohen.bsky.social @jsmithrichards.bsky.social
Students With Hearing and Vision Loss Get Funding Back Despite Trump’s Anti-DEI Campaign
Following public outcry, the Department of Education has reversed its decision to cut funding for students who have both hearing and vision loss, opting instead to reroute grants to an organization th...
www.propublica.org
October 13, 2025 at 12:31 PM
NEW: Education Dept. Reverses Decision to Halt Funds for Deafblind Student Programs, by @jodiscohen.bsky.social @jsmithrichards.bsky.social
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NPR is highlighting Indigenous stories from across its network in celebrations of Indigenous Peoples Day. n.pr/47nGDK8
Highlighting Indigenous stories from across NPR's network
NPR is highlighting Indigenous stories from across its network in celebrations of Indigenous Peoples Day.
n.pr
October 13, 2025 at 12:39 PM
NPR is highlighting Indigenous stories from across its network in celebrations of Indigenous Peoples Day. n.pr/47nGDK8
IMPORTANT
If the government carries out Trump’s orders targeting antifa as a “domestic terrorist organization,” it would violate free speech rights. Here’s why: bit.ly/4330Su2
Trump’s Orders Targeting Antifascism Aim to Criminalize Opposition
Purporting to go after “domestic terrorism,” the president presents an imagined left-wing conspiracy and authorizes punishments for even tenuous connections to speech the administration doesn’t like.
www.brennancenter.org
October 13, 2025 at 1:35 PM
IMPORTANT
Yes. Absolutely.
October 12, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Yes. Absolutely.
Mom: Your hair looks great!
Me: Thanks! I'm chopping it off this weekend.
Mom: But why?!
Me: Because I can see my bangs without using a mirror.
#ShortHairDontCare #random
Me: Thanks! I'm chopping it off this weekend.
Mom: But why?!
Me: Because I can see my bangs without using a mirror.
#ShortHairDontCare #random
October 9, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Mom: Your hair looks great!
Me: Thanks! I'm chopping it off this weekend.
Mom: But why?!
Me: Because I can see my bangs without using a mirror.
#ShortHairDontCare #random
Me: Thanks! I'm chopping it off this weekend.
Mom: But why?!
Me: Because I can see my bangs without using a mirror.
#ShortHairDontCare #random
Well that's not good
September 2025 was the 3rd warmest September on record for our planet, following 2023 (1st place) and 2024 (2nd place). The last 12-months have been about 1.51°C above the 1850-1900 pre-industrial average.
Summary of month: climate.copernicus.eu/surface-air-... via @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social data
Summary of month: climate.copernicus.eu/surface-air-... via @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social data
October 9, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Well that's not good
Not surprised at all. Already got mine for this year!
A new study shows that receiving an updated COVID vaccine reduced people’s risk of severe disease and death in all age groups, regardless of immunity from prior infection or vaccination
Annual COVID Vaccines Save Lives, New Study Shows
A new study shows that receiving an updated COVID vaccine reduced people’s risk of severe disease and death in all age groups, regardless of immunity from prior infection or vaccination
www.scientificamerican.com
October 9, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Not surprised at all. Already got mine for this year!
The Alt: After years of “hallucinating” monsters & a hellish world, Bryn discovers it’s all real. She sets out to rescue the woman trapped there who saved Bryn’s life as a teen. Can she do so before that hell breaks through to Earth & more people die? #Horror #DVPit #A #FoundFamily #LGBT #ND
October 8, 2025 at 11:09 PM
The Arbiter: San Francisco desperately needs an Arbiter after 90yrs w/o one. Enter dogged reporter Cecily suddenly bestowed w/power to compel Others-vampires, fae, sirens & more-to tell the truth. She must choose between her lifelong dreams & a destiny to keep her city safe #CF #DVPit #A #LGBT #ND
October 8, 2025 at 11:07 PM
The Arbiter: Cecily wakes from a coma w/the power to make people tell the truth. Accepting a destiny of refereeing vampires, fae, sirens & more means giving up her dreams & ambitions. But if she doesn't, San Francisco will pay the price. What's a reporter to do? #CF #DVPit #A #LGBT #ND
October 8, 2025 at 9:18 PM
The Alt: Years ago, Mara saved Bryn's life in a realm of monsters & now Bryn's on a mission to rescue her. She recruits nonbinary Sam who also sees the monsters. Can they close whatever portal's opening - & save Mara - before more people die? #Horror #A #DVPit #LGBT #ND #FoundFamily
October 8, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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Let us in. Hold ICE accountable. Tear down the fence.
This is what we are demanding from the Broadview ICE facility, and nothing less.
Our leaders can decide whether they stand with the people or with ICE. There is no middle ground.
This is what we are demanding from the Broadview ICE facility, and nothing less.
Our leaders can decide whether they stand with the people or with ICE. There is no middle ground.
October 3, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Let us in. Hold ICE accountable. Tear down the fence.
This is what we are demanding from the Broadview ICE facility, and nothing less.
Our leaders can decide whether they stand with the people or with ICE. There is no middle ground.
This is what we are demanding from the Broadview ICE facility, and nothing less.
Our leaders can decide whether they stand with the people or with ICE. There is no middle ground.
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Today is the first day Animal Welfare Week, which happens every year October 3-9. To mark the day we’d love to show you this banner that hangs on the big barn here. It shows the average natural lifespan of some of our animals vs. how long they would’ve lived in an agricultural production setting.
October 3, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Today is the first day Animal Welfare Week, which happens every year October 3-9. To mark the day we’d love to show you this banner that hangs on the big barn here. It shows the average natural lifespan of some of our animals vs. how long they would’ve lived in an agricultural production setting.
Finally some good news!
EVERYONE STOP EVERYTHING Mychal the Librarian is hosting the Reading Rainbow revival!!!
reactormag.com/reading-rain...
reactormag.com/reading-rain...
Reading Rainbow Is Back, With Mychal the Librarian Hosting! - Reactor
The butterfly is back in the sky; can’t wait to fly twice as high.
reactormag.com
September 29, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Finally some good news!