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CZEdwards

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Nontheist Quaker. PsyD: CBT/PTSD. SJCleric. She/they I write #hopepunk fantasy: Rien’s Rebellion 1st book free @ czedwards.net https://linktr.ee/czedwards discord: czedwards or https://czedwards.dreamwidth.org/ Tumblr: https://galantier.blog/

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CZEdwards @czedwards.bsky.social · Nov 26

You’re welcome to follow me, but I check your media tab for alt-text. If you’re not alt-texting your images, I will put you on a mute list.

Open settings, open accessibility, toggle On: Require Alt Text Before Posting

Text in images is EASY to capture on modern devices. Highlight, copy, paste.
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Daniel Kibblesmith @kibblesmith.com · 8h

I’ve been circling a cursed thought for a while and it’s time to let it out: These guys are Disney Adults for fascism.

the corgi from cowboy bebop @realqrampage.fightins.online · 1d

LMAO LOOK AT THIS PHOTOGRAPH
EVERY TIME I DO IT MAKES ME LAUGH

Kash Patel in his own merch looking fucking embarrassing as hell lmao

he’s so fucking ugly

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Dennis Keim @denniskeim.bsky.social · 8h

Energy note. Inch by inch.

"The world’s wind and solar farms have generated more electricity than coal plants for the first time this year, marking a turning point for the global power system, according to research."

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Global renewable energy generation surpasses coal for first time

Record solar expansion and steady wind growth driving world’s shift away from fossil fuels in 2025, report finds

www.theguardian.com

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Emma Evans @trance.bsky.social · 15h

I'm an atheist so I don't believe prayer and good wishes changes jack shit

but that said, I truly hope with all my heart Dolly knows how much we all love and appreciate the fuck out of her.

I also hope she knows she can rest and care for herself, and fuck off Vegas.

She's a global treasure.

Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 16h

Dolly Parton's sister is asking fans to "pray with me" amid the country music icon's health issues

Dolly Parton’s Sister Says ‘I Was Up All Night Praying’ Amid Country Icon’s Health Issues and Asks Fans to ‘Pray With Me’

Dolly Parton's sister Frieda is asking fans of the Queen of Country to "pray with me" amid Dolly's continued health struggles.

variety.com

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Dr. Johnathan Flowers, Blade Wielding Bisexual (Lordean arc) @shengokai.blacksky.app · 9h

You cannot have "discourse" with people bent on your destruction.

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Greylace @greylace.bsky.social · 1d

The recent ICE raid which emptied an entire apartment building was apparently at the request of Wells Fargo, which is trying to foreclose on the building.

flipinidaho @flipinidaho.bsky.social · 1d

southsideweekly.com/federal-agen...

The building is in a 27 million dollar foreclosure filed by Wells Fargo. The next day, Wells Fargo filed an emergency motion for receivership. The fascist regime kindly emptied the building for donor Wells Fargo.

Federal Agents Storm South Shore Building, Detaining Families and Children

Families were woken by flashbangs and helicopters as hundreds of federal agents raided their homes. Days later, neighbors are still searching for the missing.

southsideweekly.com

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Ruth Ann Crystal @drruth.bsky.social · 9h

In a proof-of-concept study, EpiSwitch®CFS blood test (3D DNA folding patterns) identified severe ME/CFS (vs healthy controls) with 96% accuracy. buff.ly/EyzOq11

Immune and inflammation pathways (e.g. IL-2, TNF) are key.

Larger studies on other inflammatory diseases are needed.

#medsky #MECFS 😷

Man with black hair is sleeping in bed with a blue pillow and comforter. Next to him is a hand with a blue glove holding up a blood sample. EpiSwitch CFS test.

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CZEdwards @czedwards.bsky.social · 9h

Thank you! Cardinal Pens had them, so for future reference. (they were Anderson Pens, and are apparently a literal rivals for vintage Esterbrooks to lovers to married story.)

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Bria "tries to write a book" Horses @thevoidencore.bsky.social · 1d

The "cognitive decline and brain damage from repeat COVID infections" and "easy to use robot that makes slop and melts your critical thinking skills" is a hell of a combo in a post-fact media ecosystem

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Ratatosk the Norse Squirrel God™️ @ratatosk.bsky.social · 19h

I’d say that talking about sports or pop culture online helps democratic causes remain connected to the broader society. Why make it seem like only authoritarians are allowed to enjoy life?
#JoyIsResistance

A black squirrel in a tree says “A life-long commitment to defend democratic values requires us to celebrate life, art and joy, not deny them. Burnout helps nobody.”

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Alisha Grauso (She/Her) @alishagrauso.bsky.social · 18h

Bluesky is quickly becoming the Gavin Newsom of liberals. Better than the other side's alternative, but will absolutely sell you and their ethics down the river when it's expedient. Especially if you're transgender.

Chanda Prescod-Weinstein 🌌 @chanda.blacksky.app · 19h

I don't even know what to say about @aaron.bsky.team announcing that actually they feed all images posted on Bsky into an AI that just a year ago they told everyone they had banned from using Bsky images

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CZEdwards @czedwards.bsky.social · 9h

Same.
Audiobook and a shower are my headspace expanders.

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Rook Killjoy (dirtyhands the ninth) @foxrook.bsky.social · 9h

USDA warns that Hello Fresh meals may contain listeria-tainted spinach

Federal health officials have issued a public health alert for certain Hello Fresh subscription meal kids containing spinach that may be contaminated with listeria

abcnews.go.com

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CZEdwards @czedwards.bsky.social · 9h

Thread.

And a ghost hug to young Zoe and anyone else who needs one.

Zoe TunnHELL ➡️ NYCC (Friday only!) @zoewithasword.bsky.social · 11h

Thinking about the early closeted days as a teenager and a memory I hadn't thought about for ages popped in my head.

As a teen I was DEEP in the Experimentation->Shame->Repression->Repeat cycle that lasted until I came out at 28 and one way I experimented was sneaking make up from my stepmother

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CZEdwards @czedwards.bsky.social · 9h

Would watch!

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GabbyPentin @gabapentinstatist.bsky.social · 16h

Bluesky is updating its community guidelines

Dave Hutchinson @hutchinsondave.bsky.social · 18h

‘Six words or _fewer_.”

A meme. There’s a skull at the top, followed by the words ‘WRITE A HORROR STORY IN SIX WORDS OR LESS’

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damned soul-o-man @dansolomon.com · 11h

i’ve wondered whether the traditional tactic of peaceful resistance to shock the conscience of observers who see nonviolence met with force is still possible in a media environment where only novelty can get the attention of the people you need to be shocked, and portland seems to have an answer

Courtney Vaughn @courtneyvaughn.bsky.social · 12h

Streets are still closed off in front of the Portland ICE facility at 8:30pm. Protesters have gathered on a side street. Dance party in progress.

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CZEdwards @czedwards.bsky.social · 10h

And thanks to their absolutely stellar public transit, nothing’s much more than 3 hours and a day’s pay in minimum wage.

In the US, most people probably aren’t leaving their state (or region for the Northeast and the Mid-Atlantic) in 3 hours for $58.

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Three👁️ Eyed👁️ Devil👁️ @anarcish.bsky.social · 11h

People know she’s here to get pictures of scary antifa guys so a very small group gathered and played twister with a guy in a chicken costume so all the propaganda would make her look stupid.

Portland is capable of being a war zone, but what we excel at is being the goofiest city in America

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CZEdwards @czedwards.bsky.social · 10h

Sure, though I did find a source and placed an order from a company that just was not coming up on search. (Cardinal Pens)

I am on discord, I just don’t love it, but if they’ve got an invite code, I would love to lurk (for my definition of lurking).

CZEdwards @czedwards.bsky.social · 10h

Have a source now, thanks all! And bladders Ordered (as well as probably more stationery than I really need, but I do write a lot…)

CZEdwards @czedwards.bsky.social · 10h

Thank you, but they don’t have many deep vintage parts. Some erasers, some converters, some odder lead sizes, but mostly they’re not focused on restoration and keeping deep vintage pens working. Which is totally fine!

But someone did give me a good rec, so YAY!

CZEdwards @czedwards.bsky.social · 10h

Thanks again, order placed! (How nice to find a stationery shop that isn’t pushing noodler’s)

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Juno Rylee Schultz @junoryleejournalism.com · 15h

hey my Internet and Electricity are getting shut off soon

please send tips

i begged for extensions and threw money at it to knock the bills down as much as possible but now these guys are like 'hey you gotta pay up or shut off time "

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CZEdwards @czedwards.bsky.social · 11h

Thanks, but they don’t have pen parts, and especially not extremely vintage parts, but thanks!

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Ghost Without A Shell @eyebrows.bsky.social · 3d

This whole "you can't prove it's *not* sentient!" angle the most devoted AI fanboys are running with... How do they not realise they're just willing themselves into a cult/religion? It's the exact same shit those things use to try to gain unfalsifiability.

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