Samael McGuffin
@samaelmcguffin.bsky.social
He/Him. Seeking connection with fellow human creatives. Wannabe writer. Grognard. Artist. Bass player.
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Hey America, if you were a Christian nation, you’d be feeding the poor, not yelling at them for using food stamps.
December 4, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Hey America, if you were a Christian nation, you’d be feeding the poor, not yelling at them for using food stamps.
Them: "You look like someone I know."
Me: "Well, I hope that they do not owe you money, or having made you angry! Cuz that's not me!"
🤣😂
Me: "Well, I hope that they do not owe you money, or having made you angry! Cuz that's not me!"
🤣😂
December 3, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Them: "You look like someone I know."
Me: "Well, I hope that they do not owe you money, or having made you angry! Cuz that's not me!"
🤣😂
Me: "Well, I hope that they do not owe you money, or having made you angry! Cuz that's not me!"
🤣😂
Anyone else sick of how both HR and IT have tried to push their job functions onto us as employees?
They give us the crappiest of systems, and then refuse to even support us when everything will eventually go to hell.
They give us the crappiest of systems, and then refuse to even support us when everything will eventually go to hell.
two men in suits and ties are sitting at a table with the caption what would you say you do here ?
Alt: two men in suits and ties are sitting at a table with the caption what would you say you do here ?
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December 2, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Anyone else sick of how both HR and IT have tried to push their job functions onto us as employees?
They give us the crappiest of systems, and then refuse to even support us when everything will eventually go to hell.
They give us the crappiest of systems, and then refuse to even support us when everything will eventually go to hell.
I remembered my grandmother's expression while standing in line ordering some chili to go.
"See a penny on the ground. Pick it up, and the rest of the day you'll have good luck!"
It wasn't until later, I heard tail side up was bad luck? I tend to ignore this rule.
Does it have any basis?
"See a penny on the ground. Pick it up, and the rest of the day you'll have good luck!"
It wasn't until later, I heard tail side up was bad luck? I tend to ignore this rule.
Does it have any basis?
a m & m 's mascot standing on a sidewalk
Alt: a m & m 's mascot standing on a sidewalk picking up a penny
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December 1, 2025 at 6:26 PM
I remembered my grandmother's expression while standing in line ordering some chili to go.
"See a penny on the ground. Pick it up, and the rest of the day you'll have good luck!"
It wasn't until later, I heard tail side up was bad luck? I tend to ignore this rule.
Does it have any basis?
"See a penny on the ground. Pick it up, and the rest of the day you'll have good luck!"
It wasn't until later, I heard tail side up was bad luck? I tend to ignore this rule.
Does it have any basis?
What do I miss more than Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving leftovers of course!
Ahhh. Next year will need to be special somehow.
Thanksgiving leftovers of course!
Ahhh. Next year will need to be special somehow.
a white plate topped with turkey , corn , carrots and stuffing
Alt: a white plate topped with turkey , corn , carrots and stuffing
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November 28, 2025 at 9:19 PM
What do I miss more than Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving leftovers of course!
Ahhh. Next year will need to be special somehow.
Thanksgiving leftovers of course!
Ahhh. Next year will need to be special somehow.
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Tell Conservatives that 'Die Hard' is not a Christmas movie, it's a holiday movie and watch them get mad.
November 27, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Tell Conservatives that 'Die Hard' is not a Christmas movie, it's a holiday movie and watch them get mad.
Yes and yes. But sadly no. 😥
Man Getting High And Eating Taco Bell Thousands Of Miles Away From Family Having Best Thanksgiving Of Life https://theonion.com/man-getting-high-and-eating-taco-bell-thousands-of-mile-1845721340/
November 27, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Yes and yes. But sadly no. 😥
Yeah. Been stocking up on some non-perishable stuff that is 'essential' to my comfort and health (Nothing too extreme though) (I go for the 'natural stuff' for the most part.
I have not had an Amazon account for months and it has been fine.
I have not had an Amazon account for months and it has been fine.
#WeAintBuyingIt at Target, Amazon, Home Depot.
They’re not just selling products they’re laundering fascism through supply chains, lobbying, silence, obeying in advance & campaign contributions.
We’re spending elsewhere from Black Friday 11/28 thru CyberMonday 12/1.
Send a message they’ll feel!
They’re not just selling products they’re laundering fascism through supply chains, lobbying, silence, obeying in advance & campaign contributions.
We’re spending elsewhere from Black Friday 11/28 thru CyberMonday 12/1.
Send a message they’ll feel!
November 26, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Yeah. Been stocking up on some non-perishable stuff that is 'essential' to my comfort and health (Nothing too extreme though) (I go for the 'natural stuff' for the most part.
I have not had an Amazon account for months and it has been fine.
I have not had an Amazon account for months and it has been fine.
There seems to be a very distinct and noticable rise in the number of holidays (As well as my own birthdays) that I have spent alone over the past several years.
a selection sort graph shows a number of swaps of 3
ALT: a selection sort graph shows a number of swaps of 3
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November 26, 2025 at 12:48 AM
There seems to be a very distinct and noticable rise in the number of holidays (As well as my own birthdays) that I have spent alone over the past several years.
We had storms roll through all night last night.
The weather radio started its alarm at 11:45pm, and then just kept going off every hour or two. Not able to get a straight night's rest.
Of course I have work trials today, and more moving to do.
Time to forgo tea and run straight to coffee!
The weather radio started its alarm at 11:45pm, and then just kept going off every hour or two. Not able to get a straight night's rest.
Of course I have work trials today, and more moving to do.
Time to forgo tea and run straight to coffee!
a woman is laying on the floor with the words i need coffee below her
Alt: a woman is laying on the floor with the words i need coffee below her
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November 25, 2025 at 2:27 PM
We had storms roll through all night last night.
The weather radio started its alarm at 11:45pm, and then just kept going off every hour or two. Not able to get a straight night's rest.
Of course I have work trials today, and more moving to do.
Time to forgo tea and run straight to coffee!
The weather radio started its alarm at 11:45pm, and then just kept going off every hour or two. Not able to get a straight night's rest.
Of course I have work trials today, and more moving to do.
Time to forgo tea and run straight to coffee!
Moving, while being exhausting and rather stressful, can also be exciting!
I was able to spend some quality time in the new apartment today, andI felt a calming and relaxing atmosphere around the new place.
Once I get my artwork hung on the walls, and my rugs on the floors.
Burn some sage.
I was able to spend some quality time in the new apartment today, andI felt a calming and relaxing atmosphere around the new place.
Once I get my artwork hung on the walls, and my rugs on the floors.
Burn some sage.
a woman with dreadlocks is blowing a kiss while holding a stick .
Alt: a woman with dreadlocks is blowing the smoke while holding a bundle of burning sage
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November 22, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Moving, while being exhausting and rather stressful, can also be exciting!
I was able to spend some quality time in the new apartment today, andI felt a calming and relaxing atmosphere around the new place.
Once I get my artwork hung on the walls, and my rugs on the floors.
Burn some sage.
I was able to spend some quality time in the new apartment today, andI felt a calming and relaxing atmosphere around the new place.
Once I get my artwork hung on the walls, and my rugs on the floors.
Burn some sage.
Our holiday party this year (Christmas), will be in a rough area, but we will have an armed guard on duty, so that should make me feel safe right?
a close up of a cartoon character wearing a hat and a scarf
Alt: a close up of a cartoon character wearing a hat and a scarf
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November 22, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Our holiday party this year (Christmas), will be in a rough area, but we will have an armed guard on duty, so that should make me feel safe right?
I appreciate the "Book of Faces" for reminding me of memories that I have not quite properly grieved yet.
Well played Zuck. Well played.
Well played Zuck. Well played.
a cartoon character says " zuckerberg " in a green background
Alt: a cartoon character says " zuckerberg " in a green background
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November 21, 2025 at 2:24 AM
I appreciate the "Book of Faces" for reminding me of memories that I have not quite properly grieved yet.
Well played Zuck. Well played.
Well played Zuck. Well played.
A co-worker got fired and is now homeless hanging outside the local gas station.
I said "hello" and asked him how he was doing and he admitted not very good.
It was lunch time and my plan was to just grab a sandwich and go back to my desk.
I bought him one as well.
What else can I do?
I said "hello" and asked him how he was doing and he admitted not very good.
It was lunch time and my plan was to just grab a sandwich and go back to my desk.
I bought him one as well.
What else can I do?
a man is sitting on a balcony with a camera on his head .
Alt: Eddie Vedder stage diving
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November 20, 2025 at 7:29 PM
A co-worker got fired and is now homeless hanging outside the local gas station.
I said "hello" and asked him how he was doing and he admitted not very good.
It was lunch time and my plan was to just grab a sandwich and go back to my desk.
I bought him one as well.
What else can I do?
I said "hello" and asked him how he was doing and he admitted not very good.
It was lunch time and my plan was to just grab a sandwich and go back to my desk.
I bought him one as well.
What else can I do?
Been working on solving a highly complex and challenging math problem for the last couple of weeks.
I have gotten some help from a couple of very smart people and joked with them both, that it would be funny if the answer was '42'.
Turns out. I was right! 😂🤣
Just not as expected. Huzzah!
I have gotten some help from a couple of very smart people and joked with them both, that it would be funny if the answer was '42'.
Turns out. I was right! 😂🤣
Just not as expected. Huzzah!
a gold object with the words life the universe and everything written below it
Alt: a gold object with the words life the universe and everything written below it
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November 19, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Been working on solving a highly complex and challenging math problem for the last couple of weeks.
I have gotten some help from a couple of very smart people and joked with them both, that it would be funny if the answer was '42'.
Turns out. I was right! 😂🤣
Just not as expected. Huzzah!
I have gotten some help from a couple of very smart people and joked with them both, that it would be funny if the answer was '42'.
Turns out. I was right! 😂🤣
Just not as expected. Huzzah!
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“Short bursts indicate an ICE sighting. Long whistles indicate agents making arrests. If you hear the whistle and you’re undocumented, said [Whitney Hu, a community activist and organizer with South Brooklyn Mutual Aid], ‘you hide. And if you’re somebody who’s not, you go to the street.’”
As ICE Street Raids Ramp Up, New Yorkers Stock Up On Whistles
Taking a cue from Chicago, community groups have distributed thousands of whistles in recent weeks — a grassroots system people in other cities have adopted to help neighbors sound the alarm.
www.thecity.nyc
November 17, 2025 at 1:44 PM
“Short bursts indicate an ICE sighting. Long whistles indicate agents making arrests. If you hear the whistle and you’re undocumented, said [Whitney Hu, a community activist and organizer with South Brooklyn Mutual Aid], ‘you hide. And if you’re somebody who’s not, you go to the street.’”
I was missing some connection, so I went to the "Book of Faces". I can't believe I am seeing ads for medications for conditions that I do not even have.
Rarely do I see something from an actual friend or loved one.
Despite ignorant people down-playing it, the loneliness epidemic is real.
Rarely do I see something from an actual friend or loved one.
Despite ignorant people down-playing it, the loneliness epidemic is real.
a man in a suit and tie is on a facebook page
Alt: a man in a suit and tie is on a facebook page
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November 15, 2025 at 1:49 AM
I was missing some connection, so I went to the "Book of Faces". I can't believe I am seeing ads for medications for conditions that I do not even have.
Rarely do I see something from an actual friend or loved one.
Despite ignorant people down-playing it, the loneliness epidemic is real.
Rarely do I see something from an actual friend or loved one.
Despite ignorant people down-playing it, the loneliness epidemic is real.
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As long as I maintain my VPN, I can access 🦋 BS.
Soon I might be forced down to just IG and Threads for options for social media in the near future? The Book of Faces is getting so bad these days...
Threads seems to be mostly bots, with some human interaction sprinkled in. Miss my peeps so bad...
Soon I might be forced down to just IG and Threads for options for social media in the near future? The Book of Faces is getting so bad these days...
Threads seems to be mostly bots, with some human interaction sprinkled in. Miss my peeps so bad...
a man is wearing a sweater with a panther on it
Alt: The character David from the show Schitt'$ Creek, is saying "Best to shut all that down I think"
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November 13, 2025 at 11:55 PM
As long as I maintain my VPN, I can access 🦋 BS.
Soon I might be forced down to just IG and Threads for options for social media in the near future? The Book of Faces is getting so bad these days...
Threads seems to be mostly bots, with some human interaction sprinkled in. Miss my peeps so bad...
Soon I might be forced down to just IG and Threads for options for social media in the near future? The Book of Faces is getting so bad these days...
Threads seems to be mostly bots, with some human interaction sprinkled in. Miss my peeps so bad...
This whole "being sober" concept.
It's a bit of a drag at the moment.
It's a bit of a drag at the moment.
two women are sitting next to each other with the words how 's anyone doing this sober
Alt: two women are sitting next to each other with the words how 's anyone doing this sober
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November 13, 2025 at 11:37 PM
This whole "being sober" concept.
It's a bit of a drag at the moment.
It's a bit of a drag at the moment.
It might be just as well being alone this Thanksgiving?
I do enjoy having a nice plate of the usual varieties of side dishes.
Seems like a lot of work for just one person though.
Maybe a restaurant will be open like a Perkins that can have some Thanksgiving meal special?
I do enjoy having a nice plate of the usual varieties of side dishes.
Seems like a lot of work for just one person though.
Maybe a restaurant will be open like a Perkins that can have some Thanksgiving meal special?
a plate of food including turkey corn and stuffing
Alt: a plate of food including turkey corn and stuffing
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November 13, 2025 at 5:00 PM
It might be just as well being alone this Thanksgiving?
I do enjoy having a nice plate of the usual varieties of side dishes.
Seems like a lot of work for just one person though.
Maybe a restaurant will be open like a Perkins that can have some Thanksgiving meal special?
I do enjoy having a nice plate of the usual varieties of side dishes.
Seems like a lot of work for just one person though.
Maybe a restaurant will be open like a Perkins that can have some Thanksgiving meal special?
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I want all of you who are struggling and in recovery, to know that you are not alone. You have allies and many out here who stand with you. The road is not easy, but you are not alone. Stay on your path. Stay strong. Even when all fall sometimes, it’ll be okay. You’re not alone ❤️
November 13, 2025 at 2:42 PM
I want all of you who are struggling and in recovery, to know that you are not alone. You have allies and many out here who stand with you. The road is not easy, but you are not alone. Stay on your path. Stay strong. Even when all fall sometimes, it’ll be okay. You’re not alone ❤️
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I hate what the new ownership has done to Asimov's, Analog, and F&SF. Important venues and parts of SFF history strangled by greed.
Please read Scott's missive here.
Please read Scott's missive here.
On August 12, 1971, 16-year-old me mailed the first story I ever wrote off on its first submission to my dream market, F&SF. My tale was quickly rejected. On July 17th, 2025, I finally sold a story to that magazine. Here's why I felt I had to withdraw that story. www.scottedelman.com/wordpress/20...
November 12, 2025 at 10:33 PM
I hate what the new ownership has done to Asimov's, Analog, and F&SF. Important venues and parts of SFF history strangled by greed.
Please read Scott's missive here.
Please read Scott's missive here.
Well, it's that time of year again for holiday parties...
Coworker: "Who shall I put you down for your 'Plus 1' next month?They are allowed this year. We are going to get table markers printed up."
Me: "Um. I do not have one."
Kinda wishing I could get out of it, but I know better than this.
Coworker: "Who shall I put you down for your 'Plus 1' next month?They are allowed this year. We are going to get table markers printed up."
Me: "Um. I do not have one."
Kinda wishing I could get out of it, but I know better than this.
a group of people are gathered in a room with christmas decorations .
Alt: a group of people are gathered in a room with christmas decorations .
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November 12, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Well, it's that time of year again for holiday parties...
Coworker: "Who shall I put you down for your 'Plus 1' next month?They are allowed this year. We are going to get table markers printed up."
Me: "Um. I do not have one."
Kinda wishing I could get out of it, but I know better than this.
Coworker: "Who shall I put you down for your 'Plus 1' next month?They are allowed this year. We are going to get table markers printed up."
Me: "Um. I do not have one."
Kinda wishing I could get out of it, but I know better than this.
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When Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves met with Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. in August, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services director “made it clear” that HHS would “favorably” view states that apply for waivers to ban SNAP recipients from buying sugary, processed foods, the governor says.
Reeves Seeks to Ban SNAP Recipients From Sugary Foods
Gov. Tate Reeves aims to ban Mississippi SNAP recipients from buying unhealthy foods as part of a bid to woo Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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November 12, 2025 at 5:48 PM
When Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves met with Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. in August, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services director “made it clear” that HHS would “favorably” view states that apply for waivers to ban SNAP recipients from buying sugary, processed foods, the governor says.