Rachel Nielsen
@rachelnielsen.bsky.social
Writer | Editor | Pop culture enthusiast
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Oakland, CA
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Oakland, CA
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For more than 45 years, three huge steel and bronze dandelion puffs reached for the sky outside Children’s Fairyland — only to disappear without a trace. COYOTE went on a quest to find them. www.coyotemedia.org/where-did-th...
Where did the Fairyland dandelions go?
For more than 45 years, three huge steel and bronze dandelion puffs reached for the sky outside Children’s Fairyland only to disappear without a trace. COYOTE went on a quest to find them.
www.coyotemedia.org
September 29, 2025 at 2:46 PM
For more than 45 years, three huge steel and bronze dandelion puffs reached for the sky outside Children’s Fairyland — only to disappear without a trace. COYOTE went on a quest to find them. www.coyotemedia.org/where-did-th...
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The real generational divide is people who refuse to watch a video if it could be an article versus people who refuse to read an article if it could be a video
September 29, 2025 at 1:45 PM
The real generational divide is people who refuse to watch a video if it could be an article versus people who refuse to read an article if it could be a video
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It may seem strange that of all men sailors should be tinkering at their last wills and testaments, but there are no people in the world more fond of that diversion.
September 28, 2025 at 2:47 AM
It may seem strange that of all men sailors should be tinkering at their last wills and testaments, but there are no people in the world more fond of that diversion.
I’m on episode 5 of Wayward, and the biggest inaccuracy so far is that not one of those teens has been called manipulative.
September 28, 2025 at 12:12 AM
I’m on episode 5 of Wayward, and the biggest inaccuracy so far is that not one of those teens has been called manipulative.
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The next X years are going to be so tedious and dumb and painful.
September 25, 2025 at 11:07 PM
The next X years are going to be so tedious and dumb and painful.
Public speaking should be illegal
September 25, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Public speaking should be illegal
keep the wind at your back and the sun on your face
September 25, 2025 at 5:46 AM
keep the wind at your back and the sun on your face
The 'dizziness of freedom' manifests as the existential tension between choice and responsibility.
September 23, 2025 at 4:28 AM
The 'dizziness of freedom' manifests as the existential tension between choice and responsibility.
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On the street, it's got a dozen names. Some call 'em White Devils. Simple, classic. Some cats call 'em The Levelers, 'cause they take you from a 10 on the pain scale down to a zero. Smooths you right out. You call it Tylenol. I call it death.
September 23, 2025 at 12:34 AM
On the street, it's got a dozen names. Some call 'em White Devils. Simple, classic. Some cats call 'em The Levelers, 'cause they take you from a 10 on the pain scale down to a zero. Smooths you right out. You call it Tylenol. I call it death.
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it’s yet another good day to donate to @transjournalists.org
i have a recurring donation set up & it brings me a flicker of gladness every time i get an email saying the month’s donation went through, would recommend
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i have a recurring donation set up & it brings me a flicker of gladness every time i get an email saying the month’s donation went through, would recommend
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September 23, 2025 at 12:58 AM
it’s yet another good day to donate to @transjournalists.org
i have a recurring donation set up & it brings me a flicker of gladness every time i get an email saying the month’s donation went through, would recommend
www.transjournalists.org/donate/
i have a recurring donation set up & it brings me a flicker of gladness every time i get an email saying the month’s donation went through, would recommend
www.transjournalists.org/donate/
A F T E R S H O C K
I do not recommend the 3 am earthquake! Interrupting my sleep! Making me sleepy! Shaking my entire home including me!
September 23, 2025 at 1:28 AM
A F T E R S H O C K
I do not recommend the 3 am earthquake! Interrupting my sleep! Making me sleepy! Shaking my entire home including me!
September 22, 2025 at 11:30 PM
I do not recommend the 3 am earthquake! Interrupting my sleep! Making me sleepy! Shaking my entire home including me!
I got a coaster at an editorial conference that says “one exclamation point is enough, trust me” and I think of it often
September 21, 2025 at 7:19 PM
I got a coaster at an editorial conference that says “one exclamation point is enough, trust me” and I think of it often
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One of the main goals of my non-fiction, criticism and cultural commentary is to contribute to eradicating the idea that storytelling is just entertainment. Entertainment is part of what storytelling does, and that's great. But, if we consider it's history, it's also something we clearly need.
One of the first things we ever do for kids is tell them stories. Ever after, we learn and develop more through stories. Story informs everything. After a dry place to sleep, food in our bellies and the company of loved ones, all we really need is stories.
September 21, 2025 at 5:24 PM
One of the main goals of my non-fiction, criticism and cultural commentary is to contribute to eradicating the idea that storytelling is just entertainment. Entertainment is part of what storytelling does, and that's great. But, if we consider it's history, it's also something we clearly need.
There's nothing like a cigarette after a long flight without needing to go through security again. ...sometimes I miss smoking
Is there a sadder place in human civilization than the Smoking Cube at international airports
September 19, 2025 at 5:43 AM
There's nothing like a cigarette after a long flight without needing to go through security again. ...sometimes I miss smoking
Is it in bad taste to read a book called "Rehab" while drinking a vodka soda?
September 15, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Is it in bad taste to read a book called "Rehab" while drinking a vodka soda?
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hell yeah get em ahab
Towards thee I roll, thou all-destroying but unconquering whale; to the last I grapple with thee
September 4, 2025 at 4:47 AM
hell yeah get em ahab
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going antiquing today
August 30, 2025 at 4:28 PM
going antiquing today
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he’s announcing that his name was actually craig this whole time
September 2, 2025 at 3:04 AM
he’s announcing that his name was actually craig this whole time
It is 81 outside and I am M E L T I N G inside
September 1, 2025 at 9:53 PM
It is 81 outside and I am M E L T I N G inside
I saw it on Friday night and it was incredible! I'm so glad I saw it on the big screen
saw Jaws at da cinema tonite with a crowd of people ranging from teens to 70s. movie magic
August 31, 2025 at 6:59 PM
I saw it on Friday night and it was incredible! I'm so glad I saw it on the big screen
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Loving someone is fucking wild, y’all. Inexplicable. Miraculous. Completely at odds with the cruelty of the world.
August 31, 2025 at 4:51 AM
Loving someone is fucking wild, y’all. Inexplicable. Miraculous. Completely at odds with the cruelty of the world.
I’m listening to New Found Glory for the first time by choice, and do you think when they formed the band, they said to themselves, “We need the most nasally, high-pitched voice we can find”?
August 28, 2025 at 6:32 PM
I’m listening to New Found Glory for the first time by choice, and do you think when they formed the band, they said to themselves, “We need the most nasally, high-pitched voice we can find”?
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This article just reminded me of this old tweet
August 26, 2025 at 5:04 AM
This article just reminded me of this old tweet
I am, in fact, rewatching The Sopranos and I have a lot more appreciation for it than I did 15 years ago.
August 26, 2025 at 6:24 AM
I am, in fact, rewatching The Sopranos and I have a lot more appreciation for it than I did 15 years ago.