M. Belanger
@sethanikeem.bsky.social
writer of books - wrangler of cats - creator of #TTRPGs - #intersex, introverted & feral (you’ve probably seen me on TV) - Posting a cat picture a day at #CatBreak. No pronouns can contain me.
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M. Belanger
@sethanikeem.bsky.social
· Oct 6
Darkheart Games
xoshdarkheart.itch.io
Just in case the inevitable happens to this platform -
Places you can find me & my stuff
#Zines & #TTRPGs
xoshdarkheart.itch.io
Places you can find me & my stuff
#Zines & #TTRPGs
xoshdarkheart.itch.io
Just Ohio Things ™️
November 25, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Just Ohio Things ™️
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Two photos taken from Downtown L.A.
They're from the L.A. Herald Examiner in 1951 and 1952. One from the Herald's roof, the other, I don't know, west of Downtown, maybe?
Not particularly remarkable. Kind of boring, really. Unless you know what they are.
They're nukes.
They're from the L.A. Herald Examiner in 1951 and 1952. One from the Herald's roof, the other, I don't know, west of Downtown, maybe?
Not particularly remarkable. Kind of boring, really. Unless you know what they are.
They're nukes.
November 24, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Two photos taken from Downtown L.A.
They're from the L.A. Herald Examiner in 1951 and 1952. One from the Herald's roof, the other, I don't know, west of Downtown, maybe?
Not particularly remarkable. Kind of boring, really. Unless you know what they are.
They're nukes.
They're from the L.A. Herald Examiner in 1951 and 1952. One from the Herald's roof, the other, I don't know, west of Downtown, maybe?
Not particularly remarkable. Kind of boring, really. Unless you know what they are.
They're nukes.
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Breaking: Viola Ford Fletcher, the oldest living survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, has died. She was 111 years old
Viola Ford Fletcher, the oldest living survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, has died
Viola Ford Fletcher, the oldest living survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, has died. She was 111 years old.
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November 24, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Breaking: Viola Ford Fletcher, the oldest living survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, has died. She was 111 years old
November 24, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Great song reference 🎶
November 24, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Great song reference 🎶
The word of power, the magical formula that solves so many problems?
NO
Learn to say it. Learn to stick to it. Don’t be afraid to tell people no.
NO
Learn to say it. Learn to stick to it. Don’t be afraid to tell people no.
November 23, 2025 at 9:06 PM
The word of power, the magical formula that solves so many problems?
NO
Learn to say it. Learn to stick to it. Don’t be afraid to tell people no.
NO
Learn to say it. Learn to stick to it. Don’t be afraid to tell people no.
And I know there will be folks who insist you shouldn’t cut family out of your life simply because you disagree with them
But as a queer, intersex person who diverged from the religion I was indoctrinated in by my family?
If they’re hostile to your very existence, they’re not worth your time
But as a queer, intersex person who diverged from the religion I was indoctrinated in by my family?
If they’re hostile to your very existence, they’re not worth your time
November 23, 2025 at 9:04 PM
And I know there will be folks who insist you shouldn’t cut family out of your life simply because you disagree with them
But as a queer, intersex person who diverged from the religion I was indoctrinated in by my family?
If they’re hostile to your very existence, they’re not worth your time
But as a queer, intersex person who diverged from the religion I was indoctrinated in by my family?
If they’re hostile to your very existence, they’re not worth your time
As another heavily marketed family holiday looms in the US, I want you to remember:
Not all blood relatives are worthy of your time
Sometimes the best way to celebrate a holiday is to ignore it completely
You have a right to your boundaries & it’s not a celebration if it feels obligatory
Not all blood relatives are worthy of your time
Sometimes the best way to celebrate a holiday is to ignore it completely
You have a right to your boundaries & it’s not a celebration if it feels obligatory
November 23, 2025 at 8:59 PM
As another heavily marketed family holiday looms in the US, I want you to remember:
Not all blood relatives are worthy of your time
Sometimes the best way to celebrate a holiday is to ignore it completely
You have a right to your boundaries & it’s not a celebration if it feels obligatory
Not all blood relatives are worthy of your time
Sometimes the best way to celebrate a holiday is to ignore it completely
You have a right to your boundaries & it’s not a celebration if it feels obligatory
Thank you. Every day it’s less sharp and more bittersweet.
I love them all, of course. But she was so special.
I love them all, of course. But she was so special.
November 23, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Thank you. Every day it’s less sharp and more bittersweet.
I love them all, of course. But she was so special.
I love them all, of course. But she was so special.
November 23, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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In March of 1945, the US Army issued this "fact sheet" to guide conversations with soldiers on the topic of fascism, paying particular attention to the ongoing threat that domestic fascist movements posed to the US. Their analysis of what a homegrown US fascism would look like is interesting.
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ORIENTATION
FACT SHEET
64
WAR DEPARTMENT-WASHINGTON 25, D. C. • 24 March 1945 FASCISM!
Note For This Week's Discussion:
Fascism is not the easiest thing to identify and analyze; nor, once in power, is it easy to destroy. It is important for our future and that of the world that as many of us as possible understand the causes and practices of fascism, in order to combat it. Points to stress are: (1) Fascism is more apt to come to power at a time of economic crisis;
(2) fascism inevitably leads to war; (3) it can come to any country; (4) we can best combat it by making our democracy work.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:miczfsfixolk42l7343z3bpd/bafkreigaks7wgy4rvmszhobeed7hlaqap4mynkhqketipzolmesislssci@jpeg)
August 1, 2024 at 9:35 PM
In March of 1945, the US Army issued this "fact sheet" to guide conversations with soldiers on the topic of fascism, paying particular attention to the ongoing threat that domestic fascist movements posed to the US. Their analysis of what a homegrown US fascism would look like is interesting.
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If you're an author being published by small and tiny presses, please shamelessly promote your work, however much your temperament might militate against it. I've seen many wonderful authors at this level so quickly forgotten when they die, you deserve all the readers you can get while you're alive.
November 23, 2025 at 6:49 AM
If you're an author being published by small and tiny presses, please shamelessly promote your work, however much your temperament might militate against it. I've seen many wonderful authors at this level so quickly forgotten when they die, you deserve all the readers you can get while you're alive.
Too relatable. My heart hurts with yours
November 23, 2025 at 3:56 AM
Too relatable. My heart hurts with yours
Sperm whale or whale sperm, who even knows with that guy?
November 23, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Sperm whale or whale sperm, who even knows with that guy?
The hours I spent with friends on that ❤️
November 23, 2025 at 2:20 AM
The hours I spent with friends on that ❤️
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Held over 1 more day !!
Black Tape For A Blue Girl 35% Off Sale
CDs / LPs / Merchandise
Use new code " 35merchplus " at checkout
blacktapeforabluegirl.bandcamp.com/merch
Through 11:59pm EST on Sun Nov 23
Doesn’t include: Sam Rosenthal • ISLANDS or THE ROPE-face T-shirt #darkwave #goth #ethereal
Black Tape For A Blue Girl 35% Off Sale
CDs / LPs / Merchandise
Use new code " 35merchplus " at checkout
blacktapeforabluegirl.bandcamp.com/merch
Through 11:59pm EST on Sun Nov 23
Doesn’t include: Sam Rosenthal • ISLANDS or THE ROPE-face T-shirt #darkwave #goth #ethereal
November 23, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Held over 1 more day !!
Black Tape For A Blue Girl 35% Off Sale
CDs / LPs / Merchandise
Use new code " 35merchplus " at checkout
blacktapeforabluegirl.bandcamp.com/merch
Through 11:59pm EST on Sun Nov 23
Doesn’t include: Sam Rosenthal • ISLANDS or THE ROPE-face T-shirt #darkwave #goth #ethereal
Black Tape For A Blue Girl 35% Off Sale
CDs / LPs / Merchandise
Use new code " 35merchplus " at checkout
blacktapeforabluegirl.bandcamp.com/merch
Through 11:59pm EST on Sun Nov 23
Doesn’t include: Sam Rosenthal • ISLANDS or THE ROPE-face T-shirt #darkwave #goth #ethereal
I have seriously considered sewing shoulder pads into my hoodies
November 23, 2025 at 1:49 AM
I have seriously considered sewing shoulder pads into my hoodies
For some inane reason, our small town has decided tonight’s candlelight festival on the Square must be capped off with a full 20 minutes of non-stop fireworks 😖
November 22, 2025 at 11:52 PM
For some inane reason, our small town has decided tonight’s candlelight festival on the Square must be capped off with a full 20 minutes of non-stop fireworks 😖
Then there’s always this old standby (and you may even find your local shelter or rescue / TNR folks make them and give them away for free)
www.aspcapro.org/resource/win...
www.aspcapro.org/resource/win...
Winter Shelter Bins for Community Cats FAQ
Help outdoor kitties stay warm this winter with inexpensive foam coolers!
www.aspcapro.org
November 22, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Then there’s always this old standby (and you may even find your local shelter or rescue / TNR folks make them and give them away for free)
www.aspcapro.org/resource/win...
www.aspcapro.org/resource/win...
If you’re up for a little DIY, this works if lined with some insulation (and stuffed with straw - never cloth, never hay)
www.chewy.com/pawhut-woode...
www.chewy.com/pawhut-woode...
www.chewy.com
November 22, 2025 at 11:14 PM
If you’re up for a little DIY, this works if lined with some insulation (and stuffed with straw - never cloth, never hay)
www.chewy.com/pawhut-woode...
www.chewy.com/pawhut-woode...
Some of those stickers have transformed into magnets now because we were not willing to give them up and my wife very carefully pried them off the old fridge and converted them
November 22, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Some of those stickers have transformed into magnets now because we were not willing to give them up and my wife very carefully pried them off the old fridge and converted them
A very brief moment in which our new refrigerator has no stickers or other swag:
November 22, 2025 at 7:43 PM
A very brief moment in which our new refrigerator has no stickers or other swag:
He is such a soft, snuggly boy.
November 22, 2025 at 7:18 PM
He is such a soft, snuggly boy.
Today’s cat is doing her favorite thing: riding people around like ponies #CatBreak #BlueSkyCats #CatSky #Caturday
November 22, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Today’s cat is doing her favorite thing: riding people around like ponies #CatBreak #BlueSkyCats #CatSky #Caturday