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Theophanes Avery

@theophanesavery.bsky.social

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They/Them Author, blogger, photographer, artist, wanderer, and lover of life. Come on an adventure with me! Heads up I'm also polyamorous, pansexual, nonbinary, autistic, ADHD, a spoonie, and occasionally mention these things. Much love. 🧡

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Theophanes Avery @theophanesavery.bsky.social · 21h

My eighth grade English teacher told me I couldn't use slang... in a fictional dialogue between two teenagers... I should have written the next one in Shakespearean speech in the modern day. If only.

Theophanes Avery @theophanesavery.bsky.social · 21h

The tides are turning. Stay strong.

A block of text reading, "BREAKING: A librarian fired in Campbell County L, Wyoming, for refusing to remove LGBTQ books from shelves just got the last laugh - a $700,000 settlement for violating her first amendment rights. 👏 May this be a warning across the nation.

Theophanes Avery @theophanesavery.bsky.social · 22h

I really didn't need more reasons to love Colbert but DAMN.

Theophanes Avery @theophanesavery.bsky.social · 22h

Doing plant maintenance in the fish tank is always hilarious because the fish get so excited. WHAT IS THIS?! Is this a new plant?!?! OMG. 😂

Theophanes Avery @theophanesavery.bsky.social · 1d

Very weird question for those with female reproductive bits. Are there smells you like most of the time that suddenly become totally revolting for the third week of your cycle? Also does anyone know why (outside of pregnancy which is not the cause here.)

Theophanes Avery @theophanesavery.bsky.social · 1d

Every accusation is a confession.

Theophanes Avery @theophanesavery.bsky.social · 1d

I got to admit I was sort of hoping Greta Thunberg would get it. A young woman with no fucks left to give...

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Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 2d

Happy world squid and cuttlefish day!!

Text your friend a squid fact. Watch a video of a cuttlefish doing something cute.
Doodle a squid and then show it to me.

The world is cruel but squid are good.

A giant Australian cuddle fish swims up from the Moy seafloor and looks at the camera. She is red with w shaped curious pupils

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Theophanes Avery @theophanesavery.bsky.social · 1d

Had a scammer trying to get me to move a conversation from here to Discord to send me something. When I refused I was immediately blocked.

Stay suspicious. The scammers are so bad lately.

Theophanes Avery @theophanesavery.bsky.social · 2d

Everyone prepares for the inevitable slow clap and one guy coughing that is to be the audience uproar.

Theophanes Avery @theophanesavery.bsky.social · 2d

Nothing like angry cuddles from the cat who claims to hate me but just so happens needs body heat to nap.

Don't touch me! Don't look at me! I'm not here dammit! *wraps around my legs*

Theophanes Avery @theophanesavery.bsky.social · 2d

Sleepy Hollow knows how to do scarecrows.

A pig-tailed scarecrow girl with a scary face and glowing red eyes holds a doll with a jack o'lanteen head.

Theophanes Avery @theophanesavery.bsky.social · 3d

Damn, is that a cute wittle Dumbo octopus.

Theophanes Avery @theophanesavery.bsky.social · 3d

Meow Meow cat
Wants her wet food nightly now
Human must obey

A gray and white fluffy cat peers menacingly down at the humans from her perch on top of a tall wardrobe.

Theophanes Avery @theophanesavery.bsky.social · 3d

Literally all they have to do is come up with a fun sounding word that'll mean a plant-based substitute or a specific substitute. Burgers can be patties for example. It's stupid buy effective.

Theophanes Avery @theophanesavery.bsky.social · 3d

Personally, I had to reframe it in my head as the people closest to me just want to celebrate having me in their life. That made it kind of sweet and it worked. You don't have to do anything nuts, just enjoy a slice of cake with friends.

Theophanes Avery @theophanesavery.bsky.social · 3d

I'm 40 and American. I don't remember learning any Greek mythology in school. Learned that outside of school because I took an interest.

Theophanes Avery @theophanesavery.bsky.social · 3d

Unsolicited shoe selfie: Autumn version.

#Converse #AllStars #Chucks

Two black Converse All Stars stand on the pavement, an Autumn maple leaf between the two that has spots of green, yellow, red, and brown.

Theophanes Avery @theophanesavery.bsky.social · 4d

I am hoping for this myself. Not expecting it but just hoping.

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Theophanes Avery @theophanesavery.bsky.social · 4d

The overworked, over stressed, and over tired are less likely to rise up against their oppressors. It's why "work ethic" will always block UBI ever becoming a thing.

Theophanes Avery @theophanesavery.bsky.social · 4d

Visited the spooktacular Sleepy Hollow Cemetery today and got some lovely snaps of overly dramatic cemetery statues. You're welcome.

A bronze angel of death spreads her wings under golden Autumn trees.

A bronze statue of a young woman looking forlornly at the sky.

A cemetery monument depicting a shirtless man languidly holding a rail ballot, looking up at the sky with slumped shoulders and an expression that looks more like angst than grief.

Theophanes Avery @theophanesavery.bsky.social · 4d

Just used a public restroom that was so small I had to sit on the toilet diagonally to avoid my knees hitting the door. 😬😬😬

Theophanes Avery @theophanesavery.bsky.social · 5d

Not to mention the burnout from having to try and monetize everything you do to appease the god of capitalism enough, hoping to be favored with a livable income that never shows up. Exhaustion depleats energy.

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Theophanes Avery @theophanesavery.bsky.social · 8d

Omg, yes, I have a few people who'd flip. That'd be hilarious!

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Theophanes Avery @theophanesavery.bsky.social · 8d

Of course! I couldn't NOT spread the weird. 😂

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