Saeed Jones
@theferocity.bsky.social
Poet and cultural critic. I co-host the podcast VIBE CHECK. Also, I teach creative writing at Harvard Medical School.
BOOKS: Prelude to Bruise, How We Fight for Our Lives, Alive at the End of the World, The People’s Project.
BOOKS: Prelude to Bruise, How We Fight for Our Lives, Alive at the End of the World, The People’s Project.
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Saeed Jones
@theferocity.bsky.social
· Oct 23
Okay what is this b👀k?
The book I’m writing is titled HOME OUT THERE. It’s about black queer people leaving home to find home. I weave my own experiences with biographical chapters about three black queer poet ancestors: Langston Hughes, Pauli Murray and Audre Lorde.
Star Wars fans are the worst, lol.
November 24, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Star Wars fans are the worst, lol.
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one of my uncles is banned from thanksgiving after he brought a giant spread of artisanal cheese, engaged in a planned confrontation with my cousins who were hosting and called them assholes, and then left and TOOK THE CHEESE AWAY
the Murray's Confrontation has never been forgiven
the Murray's Confrontation has never been forgiven
November 24, 2025 at 6:54 PM
one of my uncles is banned from thanksgiving after he brought a giant spread of artisanal cheese, engaged in a planned confrontation with my cousins who were hosting and called them assholes, and then left and TOOK THE CHEESE AWAY
the Murray's Confrontation has never been forgiven
the Murray's Confrontation has never been forgiven
Honestly the gay flight attendants were kinda boring. But one of them had a butt that wouldn’t quit. 8/10.
November 24, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Honestly the gay flight attendants were kinda boring. But one of them had a butt that wouldn’t quit. 8/10.
OMG, he was also checking out women’s profiles on Raya. Sir, you have a wedding ring on. GO HOME!!!
*whispers* And the hot daddy next to me is definitely cheating on his wife. He’s texting his side piece in large font, lol. I love the holidays.
OMG, all the flight attendants on this plane are gay and the pilot is hot. What a time to be alive!
November 24, 2025 at 8:06 PM
OMG, he was also checking out women’s profiles on Raya. Sir, you have a wedding ring on. GO HOME!!!
*whispers* And the hot daddy next to me is definitely cheating on his wife. He’s texting his side piece in large font, lol. I love the holidays.
OMG, all the flight attendants on this plane are gay and the pilot is hot. What a time to be alive!
November 24, 2025 at 7:13 PM
*whispers* And the hot daddy next to me is definitely cheating on his wife. He’s texting his side piece in large font, lol. I love the holidays.
It’s a hellmouth.
If ATL airport is rough for travelers, it's even worse for many of the workers. One of the people in my book, Cass, works the graveyard shift mopping floors and cleaning bathrooms.
She's kept at 29 hours a week because at 30 she'd qualify for health insurance and sick leave.
She's kept at 29 hours a week because at 30 she'd qualify for health insurance and sick leave.
November 24, 2025 at 7:06 PM
It’s a hellmouth.
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Ryan Murphy's next show:
OMG, all the flight attendants on this plane are gay and the pilot is hot. What a time to be alive!
November 24, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Ryan Murphy's next show:
OMG, all the flight attendants on this plane are gay and the pilot is hot. What a time to be alive!
November 24, 2025 at 7:03 PM
OMG, all the flight attendants on this plane are gay and the pilot is hot. What a time to be alive!
They renewed that godawful show?????????????
Court is back in session! 🎬 Hulu renews All’s Fair for Season 2 with Kim Kardashian, Glenn Close & Sarah Paulson. Drama, scandals & jaw-dropping moments await! #AllsFair #Hulu #TVDrama #RyanMurphy #kimkardashian #tvsky
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November 24, 2025 at 7:00 PM
They renewed that godawful show?????????????
One of the reasons I stopped flying Delta is that I got sick of playing the Hunger Games at ATL airport. My mom used to work there and I STILL find it confounding.
The first time I had to deal with the ATL airport I got so lost I had an actual panic attack
November 24, 2025 at 6:56 PM
One of the reasons I stopped flying Delta is that I got sick of playing the Hunger Games at ATL airport. My mom used to work there and I STILL find it confounding.
I’m just gonna pretend you’re talking about the city and not the airport because… WHEW.
ATL is my jam. Never understand why people hate it. Easy to navigate, lots to do on a layover.
November 24, 2025 at 6:46 PM
I’m just gonna pretend you’re talking about the city and not the airport because… WHEW.
I know I’m a weirdo but I love flying out of Logan Airport so much. Terminal B is my BOO. It’s so chill in here. I be having whole convos with the TSA people. The bartender is like “your usual?” A whole vibe.
November 24, 2025 at 6:36 PM
I know I’m a weirdo but I love flying out of Logan Airport so much. Terminal B is my BOO. It’s so chill in here. I be having whole convos with the TSA people. The bartender is like “your usual?” A whole vibe.
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The tour guide is telling us how dangerous and aggressive turkeys are but I already know because I follow @theferocity.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 4:33 PM
The tour guide is telling us how dangerous and aggressive turkeys are but I already know because I follow @theferocity.bsky.social
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The rest of my family live across the country from me, and I see them at Christmas, so I usually use Thanksgiving week to get in a 9-day trip (somewhere international where it's not a holiday) at the cost of just 3 PTO days. I've done Singapore, Tokyo, Spain, Hong Kong, and a couple weeks in India.
Actually in the spirit of this conversation, what’s a decision you made about a past Thanksgiving holiday that really paid off? I think people often feel trapped by their lives. Sharing our experiences can liberate us from that sense of claustrophobia.
On the most recent episode of VIBE CHECK, we answer listener questions about Thanksgiving, most importantly “do you go celebrate with the family members you don’t even like?”
November 24, 2025 at 2:43 PM
The rest of my family live across the country from me, and I see them at Christmas, so I usually use Thanksgiving week to get in a 9-day trip (somewhere international where it's not a holiday) at the cost of just 3 PTO days. I've done Singapore, Tokyo, Spain, Hong Kong, and a couple weeks in India.
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My relationship with my family is **complicated** so years ago, every Thanksgiving became a Friendsgiving. Now we switch it up with a theme and this year is grillsgiving!
Actually in the spirit of this conversation, what’s a decision you made about a past Thanksgiving holiday that really paid off? I think people often feel trapped by their lives. Sharing our experiences can liberate us from that sense of claustrophobia.
On the most recent episode of VIBE CHECK, we answer listener questions about Thanksgiving, most importantly “do you go celebrate with the family members you don’t even like?”
November 24, 2025 at 2:43 PM
My relationship with my family is **complicated** so years ago, every Thanksgiving became a Friendsgiving. Now we switch it up with a theme and this year is grillsgiving!
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We chose to make fried chicken instead of turkey last year, because none of us really like turkey. It was so delicious, and also enough of a “production” that it felt special and a little challenging, and we’re repeating it again this year.
Actually in the spirit of this conversation, what’s a decision you made about a past Thanksgiving holiday that really paid off? I think people often feel trapped by their lives. Sharing our experiences can liberate us from that sense of claustrophobia.
On the most recent episode of VIBE CHECK, we answer listener questions about Thanksgiving, most importantly “do you go celebrate with the family members you don’t even like?”
November 23, 2025 at 11:29 PM
We chose to make fried chicken instead of turkey last year, because none of us really like turkey. It was so delicious, and also enough of a “production” that it felt special and a little challenging, and we’re repeating it again this year.
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Going on those walks instead of hanging out sober around my aunt/uncle/cousins
Actually in the spirit of this conversation, what’s a decision you made about a past Thanksgiving holiday that really paid off? I think people often feel trapped by their lives. Sharing our experiences can liberate us from that sense of claustrophobia.
On the most recent episode of VIBE CHECK, we answer listener questions about Thanksgiving, most importantly “do you go celebrate with the family members you don’t even like?”
November 24, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Going on those walks instead of hanging out sober around my aunt/uncle/cousins
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Thanksgiving dinner is at dinner time, or a tiny bit earlier. No early afternoon dinner! Makes cooking less stressful, and the meal just is better.,
Actually in the spirit of this conversation, what’s a decision you made about a past Thanksgiving holiday that really paid off? I think people often feel trapped by their lives. Sharing our experiences can liberate us from that sense of claustrophobia.
On the most recent episode of VIBE CHECK, we answer listener questions about Thanksgiving, most importantly “do you go celebrate with the family members you don’t even like?”
November 23, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Thanksgiving dinner is at dinner time, or a tiny bit earlier. No early afternoon dinner! Makes cooking less stressful, and the meal just is better.,
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When it's just going to be a small gathering (just me, my husband, my mom, and my two picky-eating boys), instead of a whole turkey, we do a big roast chicken. Easier to cook and tastes better!
November 23, 2025 at 6:48 PM
When it's just going to be a small gathering (just me, my husband, my mom, and my two picky-eating boys), instead of a whole turkey, we do a big roast chicken. Easier to cook and tastes better!
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Not celebrating it and just viewing it as a free 5 day vacay
Actually in the spirit of this conversation, what’s a decision you made about a past Thanksgiving holiday that really paid off? I think people often feel trapped by their lives. Sharing our experiences can liberate us from that sense of claustrophobia.
On the most recent episode of VIBE CHECK, we answer listener questions about Thanksgiving, most importantly “do you go celebrate with the family members you don’t even like?”
November 23, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Not celebrating it and just viewing it as a free 5 day vacay
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Not long after my late husband was diagnosed, my bff invited us to her family’s thanksgiving. It was nice. Everyone was glad to see us. No ancient family baggage to unpack per tradition. I decided after that Thanksgiving didn’t need to be “family”.
Actually in the spirit of this conversation, what’s a decision you made about a past Thanksgiving holiday that really paid off? I think people often feel trapped by their lives. Sharing our experiences can liberate us from that sense of claustrophobia.
On the most recent episode of VIBE CHECK, we answer listener questions about Thanksgiving, most importantly “do you go celebrate with the family members you don’t even like?”
November 23, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Not long after my late husband was diagnosed, my bff invited us to her family’s thanksgiving. It was nice. Everyone was glad to see us. No ancient family baggage to unpack per tradition. I decided after that Thanksgiving didn’t need to be “family”.
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For the last few years, the day has been exclusively for my mom, sibling and I.
We don’t do the trad meal song and dance. Some years, we went out for really nice dinners. Once we just made a giant pan of paella. It’s been nice to just hang out without the pressure of the ritual or shady family.
We don’t do the trad meal song and dance. Some years, we went out for really nice dinners. Once we just made a giant pan of paella. It’s been nice to just hang out without the pressure of the ritual or shady family.
Actually in the spirit of this conversation, what’s a decision you made about a past Thanksgiving holiday that really paid off? I think people often feel trapped by their lives. Sharing our experiences can liberate us from that sense of claustrophobia.
On the most recent episode of VIBE CHECK, we answer listener questions about Thanksgiving, most importantly “do you go celebrate with the family members you don’t even like?”
November 23, 2025 at 6:43 PM
For the last few years, the day has been exclusively for my mom, sibling and I.
We don’t do the trad meal song and dance. Some years, we went out for really nice dinners. Once we just made a giant pan of paella. It’s been nice to just hang out without the pressure of the ritual or shady family.
We don’t do the trad meal song and dance. Some years, we went out for really nice dinners. Once we just made a giant pan of paella. It’s been nice to just hang out without the pressure of the ritual or shady family.
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I don't eat meat or dairy, so Thanksgiving and Christmas can be really depressing. (One time I could only eat the rolls because the hostess forgot and put butter on the veggies. Once I had an Amy's microwave meal while everyone feasted. One Easter I had...just lettuce. No dressing. BUT...
Actually in the spirit of this conversation, what’s a decision you made about a past Thanksgiving holiday that really paid off? I think people often feel trapped by their lives. Sharing our experiences can liberate us from that sense of claustrophobia.
On the most recent episode of VIBE CHECK, we answer listener questions about Thanksgiving, most importantly “do you go celebrate with the family members you don’t even like?”
November 23, 2025 at 6:43 PM
I don't eat meat or dairy, so Thanksgiving and Christmas can be really depressing. (One time I could only eat the rolls because the hostess forgot and put butter on the veggies. Once I had an Amy's microwave meal while everyone feasted. One Easter I had...just lettuce. No dressing. BUT...
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I used to travel back home to CT to have Tgiving w/ just me & my parents; husband stayed in VA,while sister in NC went to my BIL’s family.
Last time was 2015, my now 10yo traveled w/ me. Dad died in March 2016. Now Mom goes to ME to my aunt’s house, our fam of 3 stays here & just hangs out. 💜
Last time was 2015, my now 10yo traveled w/ me. Dad died in March 2016. Now Mom goes to ME to my aunt’s house, our fam of 3 stays here & just hangs out. 💜
Actually in the spirit of this conversation, what’s a decision you made about a past Thanksgiving holiday that really paid off? I think people often feel trapped by their lives. Sharing our experiences can liberate us from that sense of claustrophobia.
On the most recent episode of VIBE CHECK, we answer listener questions about Thanksgiving, most importantly “do you go celebrate with the family members you don’t even like?”
November 23, 2025 at 6:44 PM
I used to travel back home to CT to have Tgiving w/ just me & my parents; husband stayed in VA,while sister in NC went to my BIL’s family.
Last time was 2015, my now 10yo traveled w/ me. Dad died in March 2016. Now Mom goes to ME to my aunt’s house, our fam of 3 stays here & just hangs out. 💜
Last time was 2015, my now 10yo traveled w/ me. Dad died in March 2016. Now Mom goes to ME to my aunt’s house, our fam of 3 stays here & just hangs out. 💜
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We buy a smoked turkey from our local bbq place. Tastes just as good and I get more free time to relax and prep other dishes.
Actually in the spirit of this conversation, what’s a decision you made about a past Thanksgiving holiday that really paid off? I think people often feel trapped by their lives. Sharing our experiences can liberate us from that sense of claustrophobia.
On the most recent episode of VIBE CHECK, we answer listener questions about Thanksgiving, most importantly “do you go celebrate with the family members you don’t even like?”
November 23, 2025 at 6:45 PM
We buy a smoked turkey from our local bbq place. Tastes just as good and I get more free time to relax and prep other dishes.