CharlesP
@cpillsbury.bsky.social
Nerd… puppets and theatre and such. Always in Dad mode.
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My dad abhors any negative comments about immigrants. Asked him recently why he’s so strong on it: ‘Because we’re always happy to take the rich and clever ones. Which means it’s not about disliking immigrants. It’s about disliking the poor and vulnerable. And that’s a bad human instinct.’
December 7, 2025 at 8:31 AM
My dad abhors any negative comments about immigrants. Asked him recently why he’s so strong on it: ‘Because we’re always happy to take the rich and clever ones. Which means it’s not about disliking immigrants. It’s about disliking the poor and vulnerable. And that’s a bad human instinct.’
@ssavaart.com I just finished listening to your audiobook and it was delightful and inspiring and exactly what I was hoping for… and that bit of travel journal sharing at the end with your wife was just a joy to listen to, makes me want to go visit NYC again.
December 7, 2025 at 4:05 PM
@ssavaart.com I just finished listening to your audiobook and it was delightful and inspiring and exactly what I was hoping for… and that bit of travel journal sharing at the end with your wife was just a joy to listen to, makes me want to go visit NYC again.
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"We’re terrified that if she remains in an environment that is so hateful that she might follow the path of so many trans people and spiral into depression and self-harm. So we’re going to do whatever it takes to keep her safe."
Here's how families are fighting to survive Trump’s war on trans kids.
Here's how families are fighting to survive Trump’s war on trans kids.
"We're going to do whatever it takes to keep her safe"
How families are fighting to survive Trump's war on transgender kids
www.motherjones.com
December 2, 2025 at 2:00 AM
"We’re terrified that if she remains in an environment that is so hateful that she might follow the path of so many trans people and spiral into depression and self-harm. So we’re going to do whatever it takes to keep her safe."
Here's how families are fighting to survive Trump’s war on trans kids.
Here's how families are fighting to survive Trump’s war on trans kids.
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I don't think I've ever talked on Bluesky about why I hate the Foo Fighters and Dave Grohl.
Don't read any further unless you're prepared for uncomfortable truths about the "Nicest Guy in Rock", and his very substantial body count & subsequent cover-up.
Don't read any further unless you're prepared for uncomfortable truths about the "Nicest Guy in Rock", and his very substantial body count & subsequent cover-up.
September 16, 2023 at 10:12 PM
I don't think I've ever talked on Bluesky about why I hate the Foo Fighters and Dave Grohl.
Don't read any further unless you're prepared for uncomfortable truths about the "Nicest Guy in Rock", and his very substantial body count & subsequent cover-up.
Don't read any further unless you're prepared for uncomfortable truths about the "Nicest Guy in Rock", and his very substantial body count & subsequent cover-up.
After a big heavy meal to end the day yesterday I really appreciate a nice light breakfast of fruit and simple pastries.
November 28, 2025 at 12:54 PM
After a big heavy meal to end the day yesterday I really appreciate a nice light breakfast of fruit and simple pastries.
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On this Transgender Day of Remembrance, we mourn those whose lives were lost to anti-trans violence.
We honor those we lost by continuing our fight for justice.
We honor those we lost by continuing our fight for justice.
On Trans Day of Remembrance, My Grief is My Power | ACLU
As the trans community remembers those we’ve lost, I find strength in understanding why the grievous injustices that continue to harm our community must be stopped.
www.aclu.org
November 20, 2025 at 4:02 PM
On this Transgender Day of Remembrance, we mourn those whose lives were lost to anti-trans violence.
We honor those we lost by continuing our fight for justice.
We honor those we lost by continuing our fight for justice.
I’m not sure if if’s a sign of the mental illness or the recovery that when the old man passed away that my first thought was to quote Rizzo in Muppet Treasure Island or Monty Python Parrot sketch… but I DIDN’T and you should all be very proud of me.
November 18, 2025 at 12:18 AM
I’m not sure if if’s a sign of the mental illness or the recovery that when the old man passed away that my first thought was to quote Rizzo in Muppet Treasure Island or Monty Python Parrot sketch… but I DIDN’T and you should all be very proud of me.
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It's so discouraging to post art when you see how fucked up the ratio of like to repost is. Just please, do the second click, it's literally few seconds and does so much more for struggling artists.
November 11, 2025 at 8:05 PM
It's so discouraging to post art when you see how fucked up the ratio of like to repost is. Just please, do the second click, it's literally few seconds and does so much more for struggling artists.
This past week I pivoted from the Tim Curry memoir audiobook for a bit to listen to @maryrobinettekowal.com ‘s Apprehension and maybe it’s my recent 50th birthday talking, but I LOVE this “older” POV character so much.
Also, Mary Robinette is SUCH a fantastic audiobook narrator.
Also, Mary Robinette is SUCH a fantastic audiobook narrator.
November 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM
This past week I pivoted from the Tim Curry memoir audiobook for a bit to listen to @maryrobinettekowal.com ‘s Apprehension and maybe it’s my recent 50th birthday talking, but I LOVE this “older” POV character so much.
Also, Mary Robinette is SUCH a fantastic audiobook narrator.
Also, Mary Robinette is SUCH a fantastic audiobook narrator.
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I like this piece a lot about Rosalind Franklin’s role in solving the structure of DNA. It really respects her as a full scientist - what she saw, what she didn’t appreciate, what could have been if she’d had true peers to support her, or had not died so young.
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
What Rosalind Franklin truly contributed to the discovery of DNA’s structure
Franklin was no victim in how the DNA double helix was solved. An overlooked letter and an unpublished news article, both written in 1953, reveal that she was an equal player.
www.nature.com
November 9, 2025 at 12:00 AM
I like this piece a lot about Rosalind Franklin’s role in solving the structure of DNA. It really respects her as a full scientist - what she saw, what she didn’t appreciate, what could have been if she’d had true peers to support her, or had not died so young.
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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I have been traveling and today I present to you...the thing I saw in the Frankfurt airport.
Is it efficient? Undeniably. Does it probably work better than the normal way? Oh certainly. Produce less of a mess? Probably?
But the existence of Condiment Udders gives me a deep, aghast disquiet.
Is it efficient? Undeniably. Does it probably work better than the normal way? Oh certainly. Produce less of a mess? Probably?
But the existence of Condiment Udders gives me a deep, aghast disquiet.
October 22, 2025 at 2:26 PM
I have been traveling and today I present to you...the thing I saw in the Frankfurt airport.
Is it efficient? Undeniably. Does it probably work better than the normal way? Oh certainly. Produce less of a mess? Probably?
But the existence of Condiment Udders gives me a deep, aghast disquiet.
Is it efficient? Undeniably. Does it probably work better than the normal way? Oh certainly. Produce less of a mess? Probably?
But the existence of Condiment Udders gives me a deep, aghast disquiet.
If the Super Mario Bros movie gave me nothing else, it has given me my 8yo yell-singing “NO SLEEP TILL BROOKLYNN” and that’s not nothing.
October 18, 2025 at 12:55 PM
If the Super Mario Bros movie gave me nothing else, it has given me my 8yo yell-singing “NO SLEEP TILL BROOKLYNN” and that’s not nothing.
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🌀Ooooh you need a Halloween shirt🌀
🌀you need a spooky shirt for the fall🌀
🌀you wanna help us tour🌀by buying a shirt🌀so we can have gas money for our 3 day drive just to start the tour🌀
Limited to one week! Presale ends on FRIDAY!
Www.skatunenetwork.com
🌀you need a spooky shirt for the fall🌀
🌀you wanna help us tour🌀by buying a shirt🌀so we can have gas money for our 3 day drive just to start the tour🌀
Limited to one week! Presale ends on FRIDAY!
Www.skatunenetwork.com
September 8, 2025 at 12:41 AM
🌀Ooooh you need a Halloween shirt🌀
🌀you need a spooky shirt for the fall🌀
🌀you wanna help us tour🌀by buying a shirt🌀so we can have gas money for our 3 day drive just to start the tour🌀
Limited to one week! Presale ends on FRIDAY!
Www.skatunenetwork.com
🌀you need a spooky shirt for the fall🌀
🌀you wanna help us tour🌀by buying a shirt🌀so we can have gas money for our 3 day drive just to start the tour🌀
Limited to one week! Presale ends on FRIDAY!
Www.skatunenetwork.com
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Shadow Puppet Cryptozoology Workshop
August 30, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Shadow Puppet Cryptozoology Workshop
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Look at this amazing crowd for The Magic Puppet Tea Party!
#dragoncon2025 #dragoncon #teaparty #puppets #puppetsonly
#dragoncon2025 #dragoncon #teaparty #puppets #puppetsonly
August 30, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Look at this amazing crowd for The Magic Puppet Tea Party!
#dragoncon2025 #dragoncon #teaparty #puppets #puppetsonly
#dragoncon2025 #dragoncon #teaparty #puppets #puppetsonly
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1. In an alarming move, the Trump administration has banned trans coverage for federal employees and their families, including youth and adults.
It mandates faith-based conversion therapy coverage.
It is one of the largest removals of coverage in the US.
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It mandates faith-based conversion therapy coverage.
It is one of the largest removals of coverage in the US.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
Trump Admin Bans Coverage For Trans Govt Employees, Mandates Conversion Therapy Coverage
The OPM memo states that all health plans for government workers must cover faith-based approaches to gender dysphoria while banning gender affirming care coverage.
www.erininthemorning.com
August 20, 2025 at 5:09 PM
1. In an alarming move, the Trump administration has banned trans coverage for federal employees and their families, including youth and adults.
It mandates faith-based conversion therapy coverage.
It is one of the largest removals of coverage in the US.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
It mandates faith-based conversion therapy coverage.
It is one of the largest removals of coverage in the US.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
When Theatre kids get into a “one up” argument (all in fun), the finishing move is apparently: “well at least I’m gay!” Cause that stopped it short.
August 10, 2025 at 1:43 PM
When Theatre kids get into a “one up” argument (all in fun), the finishing move is apparently: “well at least I’m gay!” Cause that stopped it short.
This is a GREAT list of what to look for in creative collaborations.
I'm starting to look for key creatives and collaborators for my next big project. Got me thinking...what *am* I looking for?
Here are some thoughts and a look at my process: www.andrewgcooper.com/post/eight-t...
Here are some thoughts and a look at my process: www.andrewgcooper.com/post/eight-t...
Eight Traits I Look for in Collaborators as an Indie Director and Producer
It's time. I'm starting to put together the team for my first feature film. Which got me thinking. What am I looking for with collaborators? Here are eight traits I'll be looking for in collaborators ...
www.andrewgcooper.com
July 2, 2025 at 1:59 PM
This is a GREAT list of what to look for in creative collaborations.
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I have spoken to rooms full of nondisabled people and heard this ripple of tense laughter. I have told my own story of flipping a car on black ice and people straight up told me they would just drive more carefully.
They can’t handle the idea that you can’t wellness and responsibility your way out.
They can’t handle the idea that you can’t wellness and responsibility your way out.
Sen. Tammy Duckworth just said on Colbert, "We should all live long enough to develop a disability," & the audience laughed uncomfortably.
I can tell you what they were thinking. It was "Not me. That would never happen to me."
& the underlying, unacknowlged premise was "b/c I'm better than that."
I can tell you what they were thinking. It was "Not me. That would never happen to me."
& the underlying, unacknowlged premise was "b/c I'm better than that."
June 17, 2025 at 5:59 AM
I have spoken to rooms full of nondisabled people and heard this ripple of tense laughter. I have told my own story of flipping a car on black ice and people straight up told me they would just drive more carefully.
They can’t handle the idea that you can’t wellness and responsibility your way out.
They can’t handle the idea that you can’t wellness and responsibility your way out.
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1. Terrifying news for transgender people across the United States. In a late night development, the House Spending Bill was amended to ban transgender coverage for transgender ADULTS on medicaid!
A manager's amendment removed the words "for minors."
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A manager's amendment removed the words "for minors."
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House Spending Bill Now Bans Medicaid For Transition Care For Adults
The provision was stricken late at night to appeal to hardline conservatives.
www.erininthemorning.com
May 22, 2025 at 5:18 AM
1. Terrifying news for transgender people across the United States. In a late night development, the House Spending Bill was amended to ban transgender coverage for transgender ADULTS on medicaid!
A manager's amendment removed the words "for minors."
Subscribe to support my journalism.
A manager's amendment removed the words "for minors."
Subscribe to support my journalism.
This administration is just so…. Incoherent rage scream inducing.
1. The White House has just released a "fact sheet" where it announces that 8 fake "experts" are about to release a federal report opposing transgender care.
It also announces investigations on manufacturers has begun.
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www.erininthemorning.com/p/white-hous...
It also announces investigations on manufacturers has begun.
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www.erininthemorning.com/p/white-hous...
White House Teases Fake Anti-Trans "Report," Announces Investigations Have Begun
A new fact sheet released by the White House Monday morning confirms the imminent release of a "Cass review" type report. It also announces investigations have begun.
www.erininthemorning.com
April 28, 2025 at 3:43 PM
This administration is just so…. Incoherent rage scream inducing.
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Fuck that’s a grim explanation
Hey, just a quiet reminder: it’s not true that people get more conservative as they age. *Populations* get more conservative as they age because poor and marginalized people die sooner.
nymag.com/intelligence...
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Seniors Are More Conservative Because the Poor Die Off
Sometimes older voters aren’t just naturally more conservative. It’s just that wealthier and whiter people tend to live longer and healthier lives.
nymag.com
April 13, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Fuck that’s a grim explanation
Thanks to a couple record breaking days here in Georgia, I’ve ingested enough pollen I’m ready to march on Isengard AND take on the Once-ler.
March 31, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Thanks to a couple record breaking days here in Georgia, I’ve ingested enough pollen I’m ready to march on Isengard AND take on the Once-ler.
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At @standupforscience.bsky.social and the signs are statistically significantly excellent
March 7, 2025 at 6:51 PM
At @standupforscience.bsky.social and the signs are statistically significantly excellent