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Lauren Bryant-Monk @starvingsoubrette.bsky.social · 22h

My favourite take I ever read about this is that they bonded over peaking in 2015

Sharon @sharonk.bsky.social · 23h

chat it's happening

uk.news.yahoo.com/katy-perry-j...

Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau appear to confirm romance - report

After months of rumours, proof seems to be in that Katy Perry is dating former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The loved-up couple were spotted kissing and cuddling on board Perry's 24-metre y...

uk.news.yahoo.com

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Lauren Bryant-Monk @starvingsoubrette.bsky.social · 1d

They can't even keep the Christ in Christofacism these days

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Sam Bergman @violanorth.bsky.social · 1d

Never forget

Sam Bergman @violanorth.bsky.social · Jan 4

Never seen a more spot-on description of a musician and his band.

A record album by Paul Winter and his Winter Consort, titled “Icarus.” The record store selling it has added the genre description, “top tier ethno honkey”

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Lauren Bryant-Monk @starvingsoubrette.bsky.social · 1d

Turns out Once Upon A Mattress is still good

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Lauren Bryant-Monk @starvingsoubrette.bsky.social · 2d

I'm not in Toronto but I've got jewelry making tools and I should get into making mask chains

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Lauren Bryant-Monk @starvingsoubrette.bsky.social · 3d

sometimes I'm not sure California is a real place

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Prisonculture @prisonculture.bsky.social · 3d

I'm told that I don't do this enough and it's true. I have written a number of books and zines. You can find some of them here: www.haymarketbooks.org/authors/854-... -scroll down

Haymarket Books

Haymarket Books is a radical, independent, nonprofit book publisher based in Chicago.

www.haymarketbooks.org

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Chris Farnell is behind you right now @thebrainofchris.bsky.social · 3d

This is the only proper way to watch Beckett. This person understands Beckett on a level you and I cannot even hope to.

Lux "Nightmare" Alptraum @luxalptraum.com · 4d

TFW you paid $1400 to see Beckett’s most famous work without knowing anything about it

One Star Review of Waiting for Godot on Broadway
I recently attended Waiting for Godot on Broadway and spent over $1,400 for two Row C seats (103 and 104). I'm a longtime admirer of Broadway productions and even hold a season pass for Shea's Performing Arts Theatre, so I came in with genuine enthusiasm and high expectations. Unfortunately, this show was unlike anything ! have ever experienced —and not in a good way.
What I encountered was not the artistry, music, or emotional storytelling I usually associate with Broadway, but instead what felt like an endless cycle of nonsensical conversation between characters who seemed trapped in their own madness. I tried-truly tried-to find meaning, symbolism, or even a thread of emotional resonance. I stayed through the first half hoping the second would offer clarity. But by intermission, it was clear: this was a waste of both time and money.
Keanu Reeves is an actor I respect greatly, but I cannot fathom why he would agree to participate in such a disjointed, inaccessible production. His talent was lost in a performance that defied reason rather than provoked insight.
To anyone considering attending: unless you are drawn to highly abstract, nearly incomprehensible theater, I strongly caution you against this show. For the average, educated, thoughtful theatergoer, it is far more frustrating than fulfilling. In my opinion, this was the single most disappointing Broadway experience I've ever had - an unfortunate waste of money and, more importantly, of time.

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king's co-op bookstore @kingsbookstore.bsky.social · Jul 7

this week during prime day sales take a moment and think about what you need, how quickly you need it, and where you might be able to get it in your community! It’s surprisingly easy to boycott the crummiest company on earth and there’s no shortage of great reasons to try start trying

a box that says New! Amazon sucks. Stuff you don’t need…fast! 24,000,000 giant size pkgs.

three of these boxes on a step! they say New! Amazon sucks. Stuff you don’t need…fast! 24,000,000 giant size pkgs.

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Lauren Bryant-Monk @starvingsoubrette.bsky.social · 4d

Glad to know I would not be alone!

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Lauren Bryant-Monk @starvingsoubrette.bsky.social · 4d

I got final girl and I'm not a big horror fan but I can't imagine a final girl who is just crying the whole movie because that's what would be happening

Zesty Rico 🖕🧊 @juicyricoxxl.bsky.social · 5d

What is your horror movie role this Halloween? 🎃 👻 🔪

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Lauren Bryant-Monk @starvingsoubrette.bsky.social · 4d

re: that viral social media post- I don't know if it's just because I'm being optimistic but I just don't think we should be throwing the internet baby out with the capitalism bathwater!

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The Allie B. You Were Afraid Of @madpierrot.design · 4d

If you enjoyed this morning's rambling, you can help prevent/create more rambles by buying stuff on my wishlist before I do because my birthday is also Prime Day apparently.

The Allie B. You Were Afraid Of @madpierrot.design · 16d

My birthday’s coming up way sooner than I thought. Here’s a wishlist if you wanted to grab me something.

Yes, there’s a bottomless portafilter at the top and several art books there. I have needs.

www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...

Check out my list on Amazon

www.amazon.com

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Lauren Bryant-Monk @starvingsoubrette.bsky.social · 5d

hell yeah new Purcell!

Dr Ian McCormick @wokestudies.bsky.social · 5d

GOOD NEWS !
"A team of musicologists has unearthed the printed score of a previously unknown Purcell song, as well as the original manuscript for various keyboard compositions."
#baroque #music
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/o...

‘Almost unheard of’: experts find more music by English composer Henry Purcell

Printed score and keyboard manuscript by Purcell, who died in 1695, unearthed in Worcestershire and Norfolk

www.theguardian.com

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Brandon O’Brien, low on Action Points @therisingtithes.bsky.social · 6d

As I'm in between payments and just had to pay a wicked internet bill, any current support would be most welcome!

Brandon O’Brien, low on Action Points @therisingtithes.bsky.social · Aug 1

A reminder that if you like the work I’ve been recently making, you can support me via PayPal (paypal.me/brandonobrien), Patreon (patreon.com/therisingtithes), Itch (therisingtithes.itch.io), or Ko-Fi (ko-fi.com/therisingtit...)!

Support Brandon O'Brien

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Pam, Godkillingway v.2025, Patch "Eepy" @thedovetailor.bsky.social · 6d

I have gotten some exceedingly generous donations to this that - not gonna lie - I teared up over a little. It often feels, weirdly, like I'm yelling into nothing despite all of my work in and with ttrpgs spaces.

Still a ways to go! Please repost and donate if you can.

Buy Pammu a Coffee

Become a supporter of Pammu today!

ko-fi.com

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Pb @pbplaysinside.bsky.social · 6d

🥩 Have you ever wanted to create a TTRPG, supplement, or setting about meat? How about a Meat Circus???

🥩 Well, do I have great news for you! I am co-hosting a Game Jam with my friends about that very thing!

🥩 Go check it out and I encourage you to create some meaty goodness this month!

Kienna is sometimes a scary goose @kiennas.bsky.social · 11d

Do you hear that? Raucous laughter, festive music, and wet squelching...

#MeatCircusJam is in town! Join me @anarisis.dylangrinder.com @pbplaysinside.bsky.social and @superrobotbear.bsky.social for a #TTRPG jam about MEAT

Submissions open until Oct 31st at 11:59 pm PT!

itch.io/jam/meatcirc...

Graphic for Meat Circus Jam created by Ethan @superrobotbear.bsky.social. It features a circus background and a cleaver.

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Diwata! ÒㅅÓ) @diwatamnl.bsky.social · 6d

throwing a line out there, in case any of you are feeling a little generous. My birthday is on the 13th and I would feel much relief being able to pay these debts off.

Diwata! ÒㅅÓ) @diwatamnl.bsky.social · 18d

Hello, hello.
Earlier this year, after some medical appointments, my medicine costs hiked a lot. The job search has also not panned out yet. I've incurred a little bit of debt because of these expenses and would like to ask for some help.
itch.io/s/160647/diw...

Diwata Tip Jar by Diwata ng Manila

A bundle by Diwata ng Manila, $50.00 for 19 games

itch.io

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Lauren Bryant-Monk @starvingsoubrette.bsky.social · 6d

I'm just extremely grumpy about this because I work in a job where I experience a lot of empathic distress and also have a brain that makes me more susceptible to it and like I don't want to make people go away about it!

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Lauren Bryant-Monk @starvingsoubrette.bsky.social · 6d

It's ok to feel negative emotions! You should not make the things that make you feel them disappear!

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Lauren Bryant-Monk @starvingsoubrette.bsky.social · 7d

it's actually "empathic distress" whoops

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Lauren Bryant-Monk @starvingsoubrette.bsky.social · 7d

Empathetic Distress is caused when you empathize so much with the suffering of others that it becomes difficult to regulate your emotions. It's very common in people who work in care professions or do community organizing.

Practicing compassion actually helps mitigate it AND makes it easier to help

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Lauren Bryant-Monk @starvingsoubrette.bsky.social · 7d

This isn't even how "compassion fatigue" (they don't call it that anymore) works!! And it's certainly not caused by getting a little uncomfortable or sad seeing someone sleeping on the sidewalk

Gillian Branstetter @gbbranstetter.bsky.social · 7d

Reading about Democrats who agree with Trump's plan to forcibly commit homeless people

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Lauren Bryant-Monk @starvingsoubrette.bsky.social · 7d

Lol at the crew of this flight taking up all the accessible seats rather than sit with the other non disabled travellers

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Lauren Bryant-Monk @starvingsoubrette.bsky.social · 8d

We went from like 300 to 50 so we did pretty good.

Anyway this is to say take your selfies and collect your trinkets with joy because it's how the people who love you will remember you

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