Blyesford
@blyesford.bsky.social
Longtime writer, aspiring novelist, recovering academic. Technically a psychologist. Dharug land. he/him
People shouldn’t be scolding others for not posting 100% real life dystopia. That encourages despair rather than productive action.
Also, it’s worth reminding some folks that plenty of us here on the internet aren’t even in/from the USA.
Also, it’s worth reminding some folks that plenty of us here on the internet aren’t even in/from the USA.
someone (a follower!) replied to this with “now is not the time for your babble” and I blocked their ass because it is the time to try to have hope and babbling is how I do that
It is always time to try to have hope
otherwise what are we even fucking doing here
It is always time to try to have hope
otherwise what are we even fucking doing here
Last night I dreamed a faceless woman was holding me. I felt so safe I finally let go of all the horrors and I fell asleep (in the dream, which has to be some sort of inception thing idk)
January 24, 2026 at 8:17 PM
People shouldn’t be scolding others for not posting 100% real life dystopia. That encourages despair rather than productive action.
Also, it’s worth reminding some folks that plenty of us here on the internet aren’t even in/from the USA.
Also, it’s worth reminding some folks that plenty of us here on the internet aren’t even in/from the USA.
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GREJSIMOJS pouffe with storage, yellow
GREJSIMOJS pouffe with storage, yellow A pouffe with storage that suits both children's rooms and living rooms. When not gobbling up toys, children can sit on it or adults can use it as a footstool. T...
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January 23, 2026 at 10:37 PM
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A few months ago, ICE hired me
I didn't sign and submit any paperwork. I almost certainly failed the drug test. I'm real outspoken about my opposition to the Trump administration, and I am extremely googlable
And yet, there it was, in plain English. "Welcome to ICE!"
My latest for Slate
I didn't sign and submit any paperwork. I almost certainly failed the drug test. I'm real outspoken about my opposition to the Trump administration, and I am extremely googlable
And yet, there it was, in plain English. "Welcome to ICE!"
My latest for Slate
You’ve Heard About Who ICE Is Recruiting. The Truth Is Far Worse. I’m the Proof.
What happens when you do minimal screening before hiring agents, arming them, and sending them into the streets? We're all finding out.
slate.com
January 13, 2026 at 2:11 PM
A few months ago, ICE hired me
I didn't sign and submit any paperwork. I almost certainly failed the drug test. I'm real outspoken about my opposition to the Trump administration, and I am extremely googlable
And yet, there it was, in plain English. "Welcome to ICE!"
My latest for Slate
I didn't sign and submit any paperwork. I almost certainly failed the drug test. I'm real outspoken about my opposition to the Trump administration, and I am extremely googlable
And yet, there it was, in plain English. "Welcome to ICE!"
My latest for Slate
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I've been pondering for a while, given our current need to find joy where we can, about maybe seeing if I can share the joy I find in taking "holiday snaps" (borrowing a useful term I see @princejvstin.com use).
Thread:
Thread:
January 5, 2026 at 12:07 AM
I've been pondering for a while, given our current need to find joy where we can, about maybe seeing if I can share the joy I find in taking "holiday snaps" (borrowing a useful term I see @princejvstin.com use).
Thread:
Thread:
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In this holiday issue of Read Before Burning, I discuss why holidays don't cure burnout and suggest some ways to make the best of your break from work.
#psychology #iopsychology #burnout
#psychology
mindonthejob.com/blog/2025/12...
#psychology #iopsychology #burnout
#psychology
mindonthejob.com/blog/2025/12...
Read Before Burning #07: Can a Break Beat Burnout?
We’ve all heard about people who burn out because they never take holidays. But these stories encourage the belief that vacations will fix everything. In this issue I discuss why that belief …
mindonthejob.com
December 24, 2025 at 1:00 PM
In this holiday issue of Read Before Burning, I discuss why holidays don't cure burnout and suggest some ways to make the best of your break from work.
#psychology #iopsychology #burnout
#psychology
mindonthejob.com/blog/2025/12...
#psychology #iopsychology #burnout
#psychology
mindonthejob.com/blog/2025/12...
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Happy #Runescape: Shadows of Amascut Day (US Observed)! Please enjoy this tale of cultures in the throes of upheaval, many shades of grief, a very spooky desert that's a bit Fantasy Ancient Egypt and a bit haunted house, and dog things *you should not pet!*
December 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Happy #Runescape: Shadows of Amascut Day (US Observed)! Please enjoy this tale of cultures in the throes of upheaval, many shades of grief, a very spooky desert that's a bit Fantasy Ancient Egypt and a bit haunted house, and dog things *you should not pet!*
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So excited to read this book! Pick yourself up a copy if you haven’t yet.
Happy #Runescape: Shadows of Amascut Day (US Observed)! Please enjoy this tale of cultures in the throes of upheaval, many shades of grief, a very spooky desert that's a bit Fantasy Ancient Egypt and a bit haunted house, and dog things *you should not pet!*
December 30, 2025 at 4:12 PM
So excited to read this book! Pick yourself up a copy if you haven’t yet.
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For those of you using your PTO over the next couple of weeks, remember that is PART OF YOUR COMPENSATION as an employee.
That is your time to step away, take care of yourself, and enjoy your non work life. You don't need to be fully on and fully accessible.
That is your time to step away, take care of yourself, and enjoy your non work life. You don't need to be fully on and fully accessible.
December 22, 2025 at 4:14 PM
For those of you using your PTO over the next couple of weeks, remember that is PART OF YOUR COMPENSATION as an employee.
That is your time to step away, take care of yourself, and enjoy your non work life. You don't need to be fully on and fully accessible.
That is your time to step away, take care of yourself, and enjoy your non work life. You don't need to be fully on and fully accessible.
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In 2025 I invited my Seneschal to run Spore War, one of @paizo.com's newest Adventure Paths for a #pathfinder2e #actualplay hosted @dungeonscrawlers.bsky.social.
Our players;
lovestruckgwen
misterpar
@forta-ver.bsky.social
@wordsfromtheskye.bsky.social
Stephen Merlino
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Our players;
lovestruckgwen
misterpar
@forta-ver.bsky.social
@wordsfromtheskye.bsky.social
Stephen Merlino
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Spore War - YouTube
Spore War - A Pathfinder Second Edition Actual Play series. War is coming to the elven nation! How does one fight the rot of the land itself? A group of hero...
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December 20, 2025 at 9:52 PM
In 2025 I invited my Seneschal to run Spore War, one of @paizo.com's newest Adventure Paths for a #pathfinder2e #actualplay hosted @dungeonscrawlers.bsky.social.
Our players;
lovestruckgwen
misterpar
@forta-ver.bsky.social
@wordsfromtheskye.bsky.social
Stephen Merlino
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Our players;
lovestruckgwen
misterpar
@forta-ver.bsky.social
@wordsfromtheskye.bsky.social
Stephen Merlino
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
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Sculpture: The Non-Thinker
December 11, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Sculpture: The Non-Thinker
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Man that is NOT gonna turn out for you the way you think
A Palantir billionaire just called for public hangings.
“It's time to bring back masculine leadership to protect our most vulnerable,” writes Joe Lonsdale.
This is where Silicon Valley authoritarianism is heading:
www.thenerdreich.com/joe-lonsdale...
“It's time to bring back masculine leadership to protect our most vulnerable,” writes Joe Lonsdale.
This is where Silicon Valley authoritarianism is heading:
www.thenerdreich.com/joe-lonsdale...
Joe Lonsdale Calls For Public Hangings
Silicon Valley radicalization escalates
www.thenerdreich.com
December 6, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Man that is NOT gonna turn out for you the way you think
Tag yourself, I’m the tiny bedroom with a sink wedged between two bathrooms
Tag yourself, I’m the two bathtubs in the laundry room
Oh shit waddup
December 1, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Tag yourself, I’m the tiny bedroom with a sink wedged between two bathrooms
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I love it so much!
Started watching episodes of Fearful Symmetry from the @dungeonscrawlers.bsky.social and it is such a treat. Decided to do some drawing for fun tonight and sketched out some fanart of @rhiannonheld.bsky.social ‘s character Artemisia.
November 30, 2025 at 4:17 PM
I love it so much!
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We need to identify burnout earlier!
In issue 6 of READ BEFORE BURNING, I explain why that's so important, present the results of my research study into early warning signs of #burnout, and discuss ways to use those signs for early recognition / intervention.
mindonthejob.com/blog/2025/11...
In issue 6 of READ BEFORE BURNING, I explain why that's so important, present the results of my research study into early warning signs of #burnout, and discuss ways to use those signs for early recognition / intervention.
mindonthejob.com/blog/2025/11...
Read Before Burning #06: Early Warning Signs
Welcome to Read Before Burning, a monthly newsletter by Dr Ben J. Searle. Come here for simple but informative coverage of burnout-related concepts, research findings, and actionable advice – all f…
mindonthejob.com
November 27, 2025 at 11:18 AM
We need to identify burnout earlier!
In issue 6 of READ BEFORE BURNING, I explain why that's so important, present the results of my research study into early warning signs of #burnout, and discuss ways to use those signs for early recognition / intervention.
mindonthejob.com/blog/2025/11...
In issue 6 of READ BEFORE BURNING, I explain why that's so important, present the results of my research study into early warning signs of #burnout, and discuss ways to use those signs for early recognition / intervention.
mindonthejob.com/blog/2025/11...
introduce yourself with four spaceships
November 26, 2025 at 11:33 AM
introduce yourself with four spaceships
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An utter disgrace. A Trumpian level of destruction being wrought at the CSIRO under Albo.
"The environment unit, which has more than 700 full-time equivalent roles, will be reduced by 130 to 150. Four of its nine research focuses will not continue"
"The environment unit, which has more than 700 full-time equivalent roles, will be reduced by 130 to 150. Four of its nine research focuses will not continue"
Climate of fear: are CSIRO’s sweeping job cuts a sign Australia doesn’t care about the extinction crisis?
Ever decreasing funding for the globally respected government agency mirrors an industry-wide trend that could hinder scientific breakthroughs
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 9:07 PM
An utter disgrace. A Trumpian level of destruction being wrought at the CSIRO under Albo.
"The environment unit, which has more than 700 full-time equivalent roles, will be reduced by 130 to 150. Four of its nine research focuses will not continue"
"The environment unit, which has more than 700 full-time equivalent roles, will be reduced by 130 to 150. Four of its nine research focuses will not continue"
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Last chance to support @savagesparrow ‘s Kickstarter, which has only a few hours left and a small ways to go!
Let’s make it happen!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sav...
Let’s make it happen!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sav...
Skittering Through the Stars
Size and gender-inclusive apparel and accessories pulled from the worlds of Paizo Inc's Starfinder, designed by Savagesparrow Studios
www.kickstarter.com
November 21, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Last chance to support @savagesparrow ‘s Kickstarter, which has only a few hours left and a small ways to go!
Let’s make it happen!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sav...
Let’s make it happen!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sav...
If you see this QTP with the energy you bring to Bluesky
November 21, 2025 at 10:07 AM
If you see this QTP with the energy you bring to Bluesky
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It's insane to me that so many people live in countries where snow happens. Like. Not just on mountains and stuff, but in the street where you LIVE. Bonkers.
It doesn't help that in most places it's happening while I'm sitting in 35C heat. I know why conspiracy theories start is what I'm saying.
It doesn't help that in most places it's happening while I'm sitting in 35C heat. I know why conspiracy theories start is what I'm saying.
November 19, 2025 at 6:36 AM
It's insane to me that so many people live in countries where snow happens. Like. Not just on mountains and stuff, but in the street where you LIVE. Bonkers.
It doesn't help that in most places it's happening while I'm sitting in 35C heat. I know why conspiracy theories start is what I'm saying.
It doesn't help that in most places it's happening while I'm sitting in 35C heat. I know why conspiracy theories start is what I'm saying.
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#Recovember Day 13: List 3 people who have shown you kindness.
November 13 is World Kindness Day, so I have (kindly?) two kindness-based challenges for you today. 1/5
#kindness #psychology #wellbeing #gratitude
mindonthejob.com/recovember-f...
November 13 is World Kindness Day, so I have (kindly?) two kindness-based challenges for you today. 1/5
#kindness #psychology #wellbeing #gratitude
mindonthejob.com/recovember-f...
mindonthejob.com
November 13, 2025 at 7:49 PM
#Recovember Day 13: List 3 people who have shown you kindness.
November 13 is World Kindness Day, so I have (kindly?) two kindness-based challenges for you today. 1/5
#kindness #psychology #wellbeing #gratitude
mindonthejob.com/recovember-f...
November 13 is World Kindness Day, so I have (kindly?) two kindness-based challenges for you today. 1/5
#kindness #psychology #wellbeing #gratitude
mindonthejob.com/recovember-f...
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I fully believe in the corporate death penalty and believe we would be a better world if OpenAI lost its corporate charter and was forcibly dissolved.
www.cnn.com/2025/11/06/u...
www.cnn.com/2025/11/06/u...
ChatGPT encouraged college graduate to commit suicide, family claims in lawsuit against OpenAI | CNN
A 23-year-old man killed himself in Texas after ChatGPT ‘goaded’ him to commit suicide, his family says in a lawsuit.
www.cnn.com
November 7, 2025 at 1:12 AM
I fully believe in the corporate death penalty and believe we would be a better world if OpenAI lost its corporate charter and was forcibly dissolved.
www.cnn.com/2025/11/06/u...
www.cnn.com/2025/11/06/u...
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November is a great time of year to get a bit more mindful about our day-to-day recovery practices. All month I'll be sharing some practices that can facilitate strong day-to-day recovery. Try some and share your experiences with the hashtag #Recovember!
Lets get started! 1/3
#psychology #wellbeing
Lets get started! 1/3
#psychology #wellbeing
November 1, 2025 at 10:30 PM
November is a great time of year to get a bit more mindful about our day-to-day recovery practices. All month I'll be sharing some practices that can facilitate strong day-to-day recovery. Try some and share your experiences with the hashtag #Recovember!
Lets get started! 1/3
#psychology #wellbeing
Lets get started! 1/3
#psychology #wellbeing
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For those who might want to see more of Faith from this novella, her story continues here! books2read.com/ladyschildren
October 9, 2025 at 2:49 PM
For those who might want to see more of Faith from this novella, her story continues here! books2read.com/ladyschildren