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Emily L. Stephens
@emilyorelse.bsky.social
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A magnificent crone. Tired for sure, possibly retired. Formerly The A.V. Club, The Toast.
She? Her?
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emilyorelse.bsky.social
this sucks/good job catching it/love love love
December 10, 2025 at 3:34 PM
emilyorelse.bsky.social
My childhood best friend was a “delicate-pink-tutu” category of ballet dancer; it never previously occurred to me that a dance corps also needs dancers who fall into the category of “rat-king or king rat”

You have improved my view of the world ❤️
December 8, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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drshannak.bsky.social
From her account on FB (text in alt tag).
ID: Yellow background with black text "This is Alice's friend Sandy Ho, posting. Per Alice's wishes, this message is being shared at the time of her passing. Hi everyone, it looks like I ran out of time. I have so many dreams that I wanted to fulfill and plans to create new stories for you. There are a few in progress that might come to fruition in a few years if things work out. I did not ever imagine I would live to this age and end up a writer, editor, activist, and more. As a kid riddled with insecurity and internalized ableism, I could not see a path forward. It was thanks to friendships and some great teachers who believed in me that I was able to fight my way out of miserable situations into a place where I finally felt comfortable in my skin. We need more stories about us and our culture. You all, we all, deserve the everything and more in such a hostile, ableist environment. Our wisdom is incisive and unflinching. I'm honored to be your ancestor and believe disabled oracles like us will light the way to the future. Don't let the bastards grind you down. I love you all."
November 15, 2025 at 6:02 AM
emilyorelse.bsky.social
Oh, friend, I’m sorry. You’re doing the most loving thing and I know it’s hard.
November 14, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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dansinker.com
Anyway, it's fine. I don't actually believe there is a both sides to snatching tamale ladies off the streets, that's just my one weird thing.
November 12, 2025 at 5:37 PM
emilyorelse.bsky.social
My sincerest thanks for the catch-up and especially for the reassuring subtitle ❤️
November 12, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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jamellebouie.net
make them answer for why they care more about checking a child’s underwear than whether you can afford your electric bill!
November 5, 2025 at 2:41 PM