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@starfishknits.bsky.social
Old bi/ace white cis woman (she/her). Childrens Librarian (public). Tired. Sweary. Wear a fucking mask. Alt-text your pictures.
End OTW Racism. No more Nazis. AI & LLMs are terrible. Get out of here with that shit.
End OTW Racism. No more Nazis. AI & LLMs are terrible. Get out of here with that shit.
So if someone was interested in a good VPN that had servers in Canada and also was free or at least didn't lock them into a long contract ... where would that person look? Hypothetically.
December 24, 2025 at 3:28 AM
So if someone was interested in a good VPN that had servers in Canada and also was free or at least didn't lock them into a long contract ... where would that person look? Hypothetically.
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Western Massachusetts friends, there is a cluster of pertussis cases in the Northampton school. If you have been thinking you need a booster (many of us in our 50s do), now is the time. You don’t need to be tested to see if immunity has waned—you can just get one at CVS, etc.
December 23, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Western Massachusetts friends, there is a cluster of pertussis cases in the Northampton school. If you have been thinking you need a booster (many of us in our 50s do), now is the time. You don’t need to be tested to see if immunity has waned—you can just get one at CVS, etc.
A patron said "Have a great holiday!" to me as they were leaving and I replied "Thanks, I did!" which flummoxed them for a second and then they gave me a little salute and smiled. 🥔🎉
December 23, 2025 at 10:08 PM
A patron said "Have a great holiday!" to me as they were leaving and I replied "Thanks, I did!" which flummoxed them for a second and then they gave me a little salute and smiled. 🥔🎉
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Today's must listen: @paulandstorm.bsky.social 's December 23rd :) youtu.be/4KfHGZjKRZY?...
Paul & Storm: December 23rd
YouTube video by SeattleGeekly
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December 23, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Today's must listen: @paulandstorm.bsky.social 's December 23rd :) youtu.be/4KfHGZjKRZY?...
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Oh, I had one of those! Except instead of being about how Elvis was a groomer, it was every time I posted that ULINE was literally run by theocracy-craving disinfo-peddling fascists and we should all stop using their services.
Think I'll post this link again! He hates it.
refuseuline.com
Think I'll post this link again! He hates it.
refuseuline.com
December 23, 2025 at 5:57 AM
Oh, I had one of those! Except instead of being about how Elvis was a groomer, it was every time I posted that ULINE was literally run by theocracy-craving disinfo-peddling fascists and we should all stop using their services.
Think I'll post this link again! He hates it.
refuseuline.com
Think I'll post this link again! He hates it.
refuseuline.com
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The spool yarn bowl is here! It comes in 3 colors and is my first ever yarn bowl with a lid! This is a much requested feature from people with curious kitties, and I do want you to know that ours have thoroughly tested it 😂🧶 #knitting #crochet
measuredandslow.studio/shop/s7d41p8...
measuredandslow.studio/shop/s7d41p8...
December 22, 2025 at 6:06 PM
The spool yarn bowl is here! It comes in 3 colors and is my first ever yarn bowl with a lid! This is a much requested feature from people with curious kitties, and I do want you to know that ours have thoroughly tested it 😂🧶 #knitting #crochet
measuredandslow.studio/shop/s7d41p8...
measuredandslow.studio/shop/s7d41p8...
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Only a few days left to give to my winter fundraiser for our local animal shelter. We're getting closer to $7,000 - can you help us get there? Thank you!! 🎁 givebutter.com/n5l31M
December 21, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Only a few days left to give to my winter fundraiser for our local animal shelter. We're getting closer to $7,000 - can you help us get there? Thank you!! 🎁 givebutter.com/n5l31M
A Thing that I have noticed about my life since starting mounjaro is that my spice tolerance has decreased from "Taco Bell mild sauce is fi-i-i-ine" levels to "yikes, what's even in that?" and it's pissing me off! Such a weird side effect!
(Don't @ me, I was raised Episcopalian)
(Don't @ me, I was raised Episcopalian)
December 22, 2025 at 2:28 AM
A Thing that I have noticed about my life since starting mounjaro is that my spice tolerance has decreased from "Taco Bell mild sauce is fi-i-i-ine" levels to "yikes, what's even in that?" and it's pissing me off! Such a weird side effect!
(Don't @ me, I was raised Episcopalian)
(Don't @ me, I was raised Episcopalian)
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My friends, I say this with all the love in my heart: Right now might not be the moment for “But we should be TOLERANT and NUANCED about the plagiarism machines!”
Your tolerance and “nuance” will be weaponised by the grifters and their apologists. Please respect yourselves more.
Your tolerance and “nuance” will be weaponised by the grifters and their apologists. Please respect yourselves more.
December 20, 2025 at 2:24 PM
My friends, I say this with all the love in my heart: Right now might not be the moment for “But we should be TOLERANT and NUANCED about the plagiarism machines!”
Your tolerance and “nuance” will be weaponised by the grifters and their apologists. Please respect yourselves more.
Your tolerance and “nuance” will be weaponised by the grifters and their apologists. Please respect yourselves more.
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People are people.
This is the most foundational moral principle. Without it, all immorality is excused when the people suffering are "not-people".
The current regime eagerly defines many groups as not-people (Gazans, immigrants, trans, &c) and would love to get women added to that legislation.
This is the most foundational moral principle. Without it, all immorality is excused when the people suffering are "not-people".
The current regime eagerly defines many groups as not-people (Gazans, immigrants, trans, &c) and would love to get women added to that legislation.
None of this is “good faith political debate,” and it’s not a coincidence that all these outlets are suddenly interested in the same “discussion” at the same time.
Treating women’s humanity like a thought exercise makes it that much easier to legislate away
Treating women’s humanity like a thought exercise makes it that much easier to legislate away
December 21, 2025 at 6:51 AM
People are people.
This is the most foundational moral principle. Without it, all immorality is excused when the people suffering are "not-people".
The current regime eagerly defines many groups as not-people (Gazans, immigrants, trans, &c) and would love to get women added to that legislation.
This is the most foundational moral principle. Without it, all immorality is excused when the people suffering are "not-people".
The current regime eagerly defines many groups as not-people (Gazans, immigrants, trans, &c) and would love to get women added to that legislation.
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Just FYI in case anyone's interested, when you put a bunch of emojis after your screen name it makes it unnecessarily challenging for people who use screen readers to read your posts and follow you. The screen reader will read out every single emoji description every time you pop up in their feed.
December 20, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Just FYI in case anyone's interested, when you put a bunch of emojis after your screen name it makes it unnecessarily challenging for people who use screen readers to read your posts and follow you. The screen reader will read out every single emoji description every time you pop up in their feed.
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There are people doing the long, hard, unglamorous work of trying to shift things for the better in male sports cultures, particularly in hockey. It is a disservice to their efforts to pretend that real systemic problems can/have been solved by a six-episode TV show.
December 19, 2025 at 5:27 PM
There are people doing the long, hard, unglamorous work of trying to shift things for the better in male sports cultures, particularly in hockey. It is a disservice to their efforts to pretend that real systemic problems can/have been solved by a six-episode TV show.
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Alright scientists! It's that time again!
Time to sign up for Skype a Scientist's spring semester.
Want to get matched with a classroom in 2026?
Sign up now 🥰
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Time to sign up for Skype a Scientist's spring semester.
Want to get matched with a classroom in 2026?
Sign up now 🥰
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
December 10, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Alright scientists! It's that time again!
Time to sign up for Skype a Scientist's spring semester.
Want to get matched with a classroom in 2026?
Sign up now 🥰
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Time to sign up for Skype a Scientist's spring semester.
Want to get matched with a classroom in 2026?
Sign up now 🥰
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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The rule should not be chosen based on who it excludes.
If the rule means that the output of an entire publishing house, which goes AI-edit forward in 2026, is excluded, the rule is functioning as intended.
If the rule means that the output of an entire publishing house, which goes AI-edit forward in 2026, is excluded, the rule is functioning as intended.
December 20, 2025 at 5:31 PM
The rule should not be chosen based on who it excludes.
If the rule means that the output of an entire publishing house, which goes AI-edit forward in 2026, is excluded, the rule is functioning as intended.
If the rule means that the output of an entire publishing house, which goes AI-edit forward in 2026, is excluded, the rule is functioning as intended.
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The GOP, much like the DNC ten years ago, has greatly overestimated the left’s opinion and love for the Clintons.
“Bill is in the files!”
Yeah, we know. We’re completely aware. Throw him on the fuckin fire too. We’re fine with that. Just right there on the flames. Now, about those redacted areas…
“Bill is in the files!”
Yeah, we know. We’re completely aware. Throw him on the fuckin fire too. We’re fine with that. Just right there on the flames. Now, about those redacted areas…
December 20, 2025 at 11:37 AM
The GOP, much like the DNC ten years ago, has greatly overestimated the left’s opinion and love for the Clintons.
“Bill is in the files!”
Yeah, we know. We’re completely aware. Throw him on the fuckin fire too. We’re fine with that. Just right there on the flames. Now, about those redacted areas…
“Bill is in the files!”
Yeah, we know. We’re completely aware. Throw him on the fuckin fire too. We’re fine with that. Just right there on the flames. Now, about those redacted areas…
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I think parsing what % of a work can be based upon the unpaid nonconsensual exploitation of your members while still being eligible for industry awards is... a poor choice.
I would not pay dues to a professional organization who does not think my work is worth protecting.
I would not pay dues to a professional organization who does not think my work is worth protecting.
Another Nebula Awards nomination cycle is in full swing, and the addition of poetry and comics, along with the presence of LLMs in industry, required careful consideration.
Read on, and vote well!
We trust our voters & look forward to what they choose to celebrate.
www.sfwa.org/2025/12/19/p...
Read on, and vote well!
We trust our voters & look forward to what they choose to celebrate.
www.sfwa.org/2025/12/19/p...
December 19, 2025 at 7:40 PM
I think parsing what % of a work can be based upon the unpaid nonconsensual exploitation of your members while still being eligible for industry awards is... a poor choice.
I would not pay dues to a professional organization who does not think my work is worth protecting.
I would not pay dues to a professional organization who does not think my work is worth protecting.
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If you're looking for a quick present for someone, ebooks are always great, and I've got a great one for the poli-sci, cyberpunk, big data nerd, and/or sci fi political thriller fan in your life.
www.kobo.com/ww/en/ebook/...
www.kobo.com/ww/en/ebook/...
December 19, 2025 at 3:19 PM
If you're looking for a quick present for someone, ebooks are always great, and I've got a great one for the poli-sci, cyberpunk, big data nerd, and/or sci fi political thriller fan in your life.
www.kobo.com/ww/en/ebook/...
www.kobo.com/ww/en/ebook/...
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politicians who vote against trans rights are endangering children and they should be grilled about that every day
December 16, 2025 at 5:24 PM
politicians who vote against trans rights are endangering children and they should be grilled about that every day
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We have 28 of these bad boys left!
12 months of animal art, animal facts, and ways to help animals.
These calendars were designed by Philly artist @megstampede.bsky.social and profits fund our 2026 native plant project. We're distributing 10,000 packets of seeds across the city.
SquidFacts.net
12 months of animal art, animal facts, and ways to help animals.
These calendars were designed by Philly artist @megstampede.bsky.social and profits fund our 2026 native plant project. We're distributing 10,000 packets of seeds across the city.
SquidFacts.net
December 16, 2025 at 5:47 PM
We have 28 of these bad boys left!
12 months of animal art, animal facts, and ways to help animals.
These calendars were designed by Philly artist @megstampede.bsky.social and profits fund our 2026 native plant project. We're distributing 10,000 packets of seeds across the city.
SquidFacts.net
12 months of animal art, animal facts, and ways to help animals.
These calendars were designed by Philly artist @megstampede.bsky.social and profits fund our 2026 native plant project. We're distributing 10,000 packets of seeds across the city.
SquidFacts.net
good thread
Imagine someone who, when they eat certain fruits, gets a tingling feeling in their throat and lips, and those areas get a little bit red and itchy.
That's an allergic reaction!
Even if they don't need to have an epi-pen, they are still allergic to those items!
1/
That's an allergic reaction!
Even if they don't need to have an epi-pen, they are still allergic to those items!
1/
December 16, 2025 at 6:28 PM
good thread
Last day of mini-vacation, I'm working on the tentacles (?) for the ammonite I'm making for my Large Adult Son. (Usually I get him a Smithsonian Dino off his wishlist but he must have them all now or something.)
December 16, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Last day of mini-vacation, I'm working on the tentacles (?) for the ammonite I'm making for my Large Adult Son. (Usually I get him a Smithsonian Dino off his wishlist but he must have them all now or something.)
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Covid is still killing people and destroying lives every week, we just sort of declared it was solved so now we're ignoring it.
A lot like the Gaza genocide, in that way.
A lot like the Gaza genocide, in that way.
US Weekly COVID update: Dec 15, 2025
🔸1 in 63 Actively Infectious
🔸772,000 New Daily Infections
🔸4,730,000 Infections In The Past Week
🔸228,000,000 Infections in 2025
🔸237,000 to 950,000 Weekly Long COVID Cases
🔸1,400 to 2,400 Weekly Deaths
Source: pmc19.com/data/
🔸1 in 63 Actively Infectious
🔸772,000 New Daily Infections
🔸4,730,000 Infections In The Past Week
🔸228,000,000 Infections in 2025
🔸237,000 to 950,000 Weekly Long COVID Cases
🔸1,400 to 2,400 Weekly Deaths
Source: pmc19.com/data/
December 16, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Covid is still killing people and destroying lives every week, we just sort of declared it was solved so now we're ignoring it.
A lot like the Gaza genocide, in that way.
A lot like the Gaza genocide, in that way.
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My publisher's shop has a mega bundle sale of all my stuff!
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fenrispublishing.com/product.php?...
December 16, 2025 at 7:58 AM
My publisher's shop has a mega bundle sale of all my stuff!
fenrispublishing.com/product.php?...
fenrispublishing.com/product.php?...