Kat Beaufort
@onbearfeet.bsky.social
Writer, teacher, weirdo. Queer as hell. Chaotic good. May or may not have an army of ninja bears at my back. Aware of the fascism, but trying to post things worth fighting for. She/her. patreon.com/user?u=34623230
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Kat Beaufort
@onbearfeet.bsky.social
· Feb 26
Okay, so at the request of the lovely @trance.bsky.social , I'm going to tell a story about what happens when a shitty person is "just joking", and then discovers there are consequences.
AKA That Time Kat Started An Antifascist Hallway Riot In The Third Grade.
Grab your beverage of choice.
AKA That Time Kat Started An Antifascist Hallway Riot In The Third Grade.
Grab your beverage of choice.
Welp, guess I need a pinned post. I write stuff, I have a Patreon, I edit freelance, and here's the thread about the time I started an antifascist hallway riot in the third grade. Raise a jelly nougat to Granddad!
This is also how I know all the juiciest family lore. The best Granddad stories come out when Granddad has a Manhattan or Grandma has the oven on.
My Nana would have beat anyone trying to remove her from the kitchen on Thanksgiving with a wooden spoon.
Better take is “Get your ass in the kitchen to help and learn your granny’s recipes.”
Better take is “Get your ass in the kitchen to help and learn your granny’s recipes.”
November 26, 2025 at 12:26 PM
This is also how I know all the juiciest family lore. The best Granddad stories come out when Granddad has a Manhattan or Grandma has the oven on.
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May your demons slumber was a piece I did way back in 2014 and is still one of my most popular pieces (and one of my most stolen) Cards can be bought on my old Redbubble though! www.redbubble.com/i/greeting-c...
November 25, 2023 at 8:37 AM
May your demons slumber was a piece I did way back in 2014 and is still one of my most popular pieces (and one of my most stolen) Cards can be bought on my old Redbubble though! www.redbubble.com/i/greeting-c...
Every writer and artist I know spent at least some time as an odd, lonely child—often one who was specifically excluded by other kids. For a lot of us, "nobody likes my art" is a default setting. It's not your job to be our therapist, BUT ALSO the quickest path to more art is to TELL US YOU LIKE IT.
Always and forever grateful to my friends and supporters and people for leaving comments. 💜💜💜
November 26, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Every writer and artist I know spent at least some time as an odd, lonely child—often one who was specifically excluded by other kids. For a lot of us, "nobody likes my art" is a default setting. It's not your job to be our therapist, BUT ALSO the quickest path to more art is to TELL US YOU LIKE IT.
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he fell victim to one of the classic blunders! the most famous of which is, ‘never answer the phone for isaac chotiner,’ but only slightly less well-known is this: ‘never behave in a manner which causes derek guy to critique your fashion choices’
can't believe this ancient mesopotamia shoe wearing ass said people need to dress up at the airport
November 26, 2025 at 2:12 AM
he fell victim to one of the classic blunders! the most famous of which is, ‘never answer the phone for isaac chotiner,’ but only slightly less well-known is this: ‘never behave in a manner which causes derek guy to critique your fashion choices’
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idiot guy: i'm like the wolf i'm stalking my prey alone through the forest and being raw as fuck even if i'm in a group i'm the alpha
actual wolf: i love my friends so much!!! i love to romp and kiss my bros and work together as a family <3 awooo etc etc have you seen the puppies oh my god come see
actual wolf: i love my friends so much!!! i love to romp and kiss my bros and work together as a family <3 awooo etc etc have you seen the puppies oh my god come see
November 26, 2025 at 2:17 AM
idiot guy: i'm like the wolf i'm stalking my prey alone through the forest and being raw as fuck even if i'm in a group i'm the alpha
actual wolf: i love my friends so much!!! i love to romp and kiss my bros and work together as a family <3 awooo etc etc have you seen the puppies oh my god come see
actual wolf: i love my friends so much!!! i love to romp and kiss my bros and work together as a family <3 awooo etc etc have you seen the puppies oh my god come see
Tips for ICE on how to navigate Appalachia safely.
YouTube video by Head On Fire
youtube.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:04 AM
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There is NO FUCKING EXCUSE for this to be happening.
I had a baby die in my arms of pertussis some fifty years ago. It was a HORRIBLE death. But my fellow nurses said to me, "It's almost stamped out now, they're all getting the shots, we won't be seeing this again."
HOW THE FUCK ARE WE HERE. 😡
I had a baby die in my arms of pertussis some fifty years ago. It was a HORRIBLE death. But my fellow nurses said to me, "It's almost stamped out now, they're all getting the shots, we won't be seeing this again."
HOW THE FUCK ARE WE HERE. 😡
A third infant has died in Kentucky, KYDPH adds:
“These are Kentucky’s first pertussis deaths since 2018. None of the infants nor their mothers received the recommended pertussis vaccinations during pregnancy or early infancy.”
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“These are Kentucky’s first pertussis deaths since 2018. None of the infants nor their mothers received the recommended pertussis vaccinations during pregnancy or early infancy.”
s3.amazonaws.com/nursing-netw...
November 25, 2025 at 10:01 PM
There is NO FUCKING EXCUSE for this to be happening.
I had a baby die in my arms of pertussis some fifty years ago. It was a HORRIBLE death. But my fellow nurses said to me, "It's almost stamped out now, they're all getting the shots, we won't be seeing this again."
HOW THE FUCK ARE WE HERE. 😡
I had a baby die in my arms of pertussis some fifty years ago. It was a HORRIBLE death. But my fellow nurses said to me, "It's almost stamped out now, they're all getting the shots, we won't be seeing this again."
HOW THE FUCK ARE WE HERE. 😡
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I once asked a bookseller at a large indie store how many people would have to buy a book for it to get the attention of the store buyer and cause an additional order and they said: Three.
I see some book piracy discourse, and, to make a positive argument in favor of buying books, your marginal ability to influence what books get published and support the careers of writers you like is massive compared to most other forms of media.
November 25, 2025 at 11:07 PM
I once asked a bookseller at a large indie store how many people would have to buy a book for it to get the attention of the store buyer and cause an additional order and they said: Three.
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No hay tortillas
November 25, 2025 at 4:46 PM
No hay tortillas
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I actually gasped when I saw that this resource guide was put out there to help folks. *That's* what I'm talking about.
Librarians are the freaking best, y'all. Book it. Done.
Librarians are the freaking best, y'all. Book it. Done.
Sometimes I think it’s going to be the librarians who will save us all.
November 25, 2025 at 2:43 PM
I actually gasped when I saw that this resource guide was put out there to help folks. *That's* what I'm talking about.
Librarians are the freaking best, y'all. Book it. Done.
Librarians are the freaking best, y'all. Book it. Done.
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hanging out with mr fish
November 25, 2025 at 9:46 PM
hanging out with mr fish
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I have eaten
the plums
that were on
the patio
and which
you were probably
saving
for breakfast
Forgive me
they were delicious
so sweet
and so cold
the plums
that were on
the patio
and which
you were probably
saving
for breakfast
Forgive me
they were delicious
so sweet
and so cold
Big news! The groundhog is back at my sister's and she gave him a plum
November 25, 2025 at 12:53 PM
I have eaten
the plums
that were on
the patio
and which
you were probably
saving
for breakfast
Forgive me
they were delicious
so sweet
and so cold
the plums
that were on
the patio
and which
you were probably
saving
for breakfast
Forgive me
they were delicious
so sweet
and so cold
ID: A black bear on its hind legs with its front paws upraised.
November 25, 2025 at 12:28 PM
ID: A black bear on its hind legs with its front paws upraised.
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A day with a fox is a good day
November 23, 2025 at 5:02 PM
A day with a fox is a good day
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It's so easy, if someone declines the offer of an alcoholic drink, to just move on to, "Well, is there something else I can get you, instead? Soft drink? Cup of tea?"
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 8:39 AM
It's so easy, if someone declines the offer of an alcoholic drink, to just move on to, "Well, is there something else I can get you, instead? Soft drink? Cup of tea?"
Watching AI-generated Black Friday ads pile up in my inbox and thinking about ways to ensure my Patreon posts can't be mistaken for AI. Hope y'all like getting to see my handwritten crossouts at the top of every yarn post...
November 24, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Watching AI-generated Black Friday ads pile up in my inbox and thinking about ways to ensure my Patreon posts can't be mistaken for AI. Hope y'all like getting to see my handwritten crossouts at the top of every yarn post...
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normalise serving chocolate milk at parties
I do not drink because I have almost no tolerance for it anymore (one margarita is too much).
If you are hosting a party, I recommend also stocking:
-fancy ginger beer
-coconut water
-premium juices like lychee and guava
-apple cider with cinnamon
-Italian sodas
-sparkling water
Lots of options!
If you are hosting a party, I recommend also stocking:
-fancy ginger beer
-coconut water
-premium juices like lychee and guava
-apple cider with cinnamon
-Italian sodas
-sparkling water
Lots of options!
November 24, 2025 at 7:18 AM
normalise serving chocolate milk at parties
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Pass this on: "U.S. high #school seniors can apply for a $10,000 scholarship through #Penguin Random House’s annual Creative #Writing Awards."
"Applications formally close January 15 2026 [or] when 1,000 submissions are received."
social-impact.penguinrandomhouse.com/our-awards/u...
"Applications formally close January 15 2026 [or] when 1,000 submissions are received."
social-impact.penguinrandomhouse.com/our-awards/u...
U.S. Creative Writing Awards - Social Impact at Penguin Random House
Young writers are our future, and Penguin Random House believes in investing in the next generation of readers and authors. In partnership with We Need Diverse Books, we host our annual Creative Writi...
social-impact.penguinrandomhouse.com
November 23, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Pass this on: "U.S. high #school seniors can apply for a $10,000 scholarship through #Penguin Random House’s annual Creative #Writing Awards."
"Applications formally close January 15 2026 [or] when 1,000 submissions are received."
social-impact.penguinrandomhouse.com/our-awards/u...
"Applications formally close January 15 2026 [or] when 1,000 submissions are received."
social-impact.penguinrandomhouse.com/our-awards/u...
Well, it's less than a week before Thanksgiving, and my queue is light. If you've ever wanted to commission a custom creature from me, this is the year to shoot your shot.
I really wish I still had pics of that metal-as-fuck Hela bear I made with the half-bear-skull face and historic garb...
I really wish I still had pics of that metal-as-fuck Hela bear I made with the half-bear-skull face and historic garb...
November 22, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Well, it's less than a week before Thanksgiving, and my queue is light. If you've ever wanted to commission a custom creature from me, this is the year to shoot your shot.
I really wish I still had pics of that metal-as-fuck Hela bear I made with the half-bear-skull face and historic garb...
I really wish I still had pics of that metal-as-fuck Hela bear I made with the half-bear-skull face and historic garb...
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Hell yeah @rianjohnson.bsky.social (reposting with alt text)
November 22, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Hell yeah @rianjohnson.bsky.social (reposting with alt text)
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Real men have shoulder kittens. Photo from my collection, ca. 1950s.
November 22, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Real men have shoulder kittens. Photo from my collection, ca. 1950s.
Absolute weirdest was the guy who was dead convinced I had fucked my way to a major publishing contract.
I'm acespec. Also, I have never had a publishing contract, major or otherwise.
I'm acespec. Also, I have never had a publishing contract, major or otherwise.
Far and away the weirdest online dispute I got into was with someone who strongly disagreed with my belief that there will never be time travel because we haven’t heard of anyone doing it. If it became possible it would become so common that we would have experienced them already.
One of the weirdest online arguments I had was with a hardline Israeli right winger who insisted modern Egyptians were not descended from the ancient Egyptians because the Arabs had genocided the whole population after conquest for being pagans
November 22, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Absolute weirdest was the guy who was dead convinced I had fucked my way to a major publishing contract.
I'm acespec. Also, I have never had a publishing contract, major or otherwise.
I'm acespec. Also, I have never had a publishing contract, major or otherwise.
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Thread but also just don't tell Paypal anything. No "what is this for" you both know what it's for. If you send a friend some money for dinner or something and you say "for friday night", even odds they get banned as a sex worker.
PayPal has rolled out a new "feature" that prompts you to leave feedback about an artist that you've commissioned via invoice.
Whatever you do, DO NOT fill this out! To quote Admiral Ackbar, "IT'S A TRAP!!!" It is meant to misguide you.
(continue...)
Whatever you do, DO NOT fill this out! To quote Admiral Ackbar, "IT'S A TRAP!!!" It is meant to misguide you.
(continue...)
November 22, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Thread but also just don't tell Paypal anything. No "what is this for" you both know what it's for. If you send a friend some money for dinner or something and you say "for friday night", even odds they get banned as a sex worker.
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November 21, 2025 at 5:54 PM