Justine
@ficklemuse.bsky.social
Recovering perfectionist, sometimes writing writer, artist, and an incredibly distracted knitter. she/they
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So I guess I'm giving up on falling back asleep.
I just love when my do not disturb gets randomly disabled and I get calls at 7:30.
Really helping that flu recovery there.
I just love when my do not disturb gets randomly disabled and I get calls at 7:30.
Really helping that flu recovery there.
January 8, 2026 at 4:35 PM
So I guess I'm giving up on falling back asleep.
I just love when my do not disturb gets randomly disabled and I get calls at 7:30.
Really helping that flu recovery there.
I just love when my do not disturb gets randomly disabled and I get calls at 7:30.
Really helping that flu recovery there.
Know I'm out there with you in spirit today.
Flu is keeping me sidelined tho.
Flu is keeping me sidelined tho.
January 7, 2026 at 8:10 PM
Know I'm out there with you in spirit today.
Flu is keeping me sidelined tho.
Flu is keeping me sidelined tho.
I think my current knitting project is going to be slightly more complicated than I thought. Something seems wonky with the sizing.
And sadly the pattern creator passed away so I can't ask.
But it is simple enough I think I can figure it out.
www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...
And sadly the pattern creator passed away so I can't ask.
But it is simple enough I think I can figure it out.
www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...
Cabled Summer Halter pattern by Sian Price-White
This cool summer halter is easy and quick to knit up. It is knit in the round with a cable detail, picot edges and i-cord strap. Nicely fitted it drapes over the body with enough coverage for a strapl...
www.ravelry.com
January 2, 2026 at 10:54 PM
I think my current knitting project is going to be slightly more complicated than I thought. Something seems wonky with the sizing.
And sadly the pattern creator passed away so I can't ask.
But it is simple enough I think I can figure it out.
www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...
And sadly the pattern creator passed away so I can't ask.
But it is simple enough I think I can figure it out.
www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...
It might just be the hyper fixation talking, but looking at knitting patterns determining which certain characters would wear is my current obsession in character creation exercises.
(Also like, how many of these do *I* want for me...)
(Also like, how many of these do *I* want for me...)
December 27, 2025 at 8:34 AM
It might just be the hyper fixation talking, but looking at knitting patterns determining which certain characters would wear is my current obsession in character creation exercises.
(Also like, how many of these do *I* want for me...)
(Also like, how many of these do *I* want for me...)
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Well put by @drrachelbarr.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Well put by @drrachelbarr.bsky.social
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Henry Cuellar, Don Davis, and Vicente Gonzalez joined Republicans in voting to criminalize trans health care.
The bill passed only 216 to 214.
4 Republicans voted no. If they did too, it would have failed.
clerk.house.gov/evs/2025/rol...
The bill passed only 216 to 214.
4 Republicans voted no. If they did too, it would have failed.
clerk.house.gov/evs/2025/rol...
clerk.house.gov
December 18, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Henry Cuellar, Don Davis, and Vicente Gonzalez joined Republicans in voting to criminalize trans health care.
The bill passed only 216 to 214.
4 Republicans voted no. If they did too, it would have failed.
clerk.house.gov/evs/2025/rol...
The bill passed only 216 to 214.
4 Republicans voted no. If they did too, it would have failed.
clerk.house.gov/evs/2025/rol...
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This is possibly the most significant attack on trans rights in this country yet, and I can count the number of posts on my timeline about this on my hands.
If you're trying to dismiss this thinking "It'll die in the senate," DON'T! Sound the alarms now!
If you're trying to dismiss this thinking "It'll die in the senate," DON'T! Sound the alarms now!
Bluesky tonight is neatly divided between trans people and family members appropriately angry and freaking out and everyone else who has barely noticed.
December 18, 2025 at 1:43 AM
This is possibly the most significant attack on trans rights in this country yet, and I can count the number of posts on my timeline about this on my hands.
If you're trying to dismiss this thinking "It'll die in the senate," DON'T! Sound the alarms now!
If you're trying to dismiss this thinking "It'll die in the senate," DON'T! Sound the alarms now!
Maaaaan replacing our media PC might quickly be becoming a now issue.
Leaving it off for 10 mins did *something* but "no bootable device" is not an error message you want to see.
Leaving it off for 10 mins did *something* but "no bootable device" is not an error message you want to see.
December 17, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Maaaaan replacing our media PC might quickly be becoming a now issue.
Leaving it off for 10 mins did *something* but "no bootable device" is not an error message you want to see.
Leaving it off for 10 mins did *something* but "no bootable device" is not an error message you want to see.
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i would rather not make anything ever again than use generative ai for writing a first draft or generating ideas or whatever. i would rather die basically
December 17, 2025 at 12:34 AM
i would rather not make anything ever again than use generative ai for writing a first draft or generating ideas or whatever. i would rather die basically
You know... I was going to complain that I was going to have to change something and invalidate what I think is a pretty cool opening line, but in typing it out I might have figured out a solution. At least for now.
So uh, thanks I guess? 😅
#writingcommunity #writesky #amwriting #rubberducking
So uh, thanks I guess? 😅
#writingcommunity #writesky #amwriting #rubberducking
December 16, 2025 at 11:27 PM
You know... I was going to complain that I was going to have to change something and invalidate what I think is a pretty cool opening line, but in typing it out I might have figured out a solution. At least for now.
So uh, thanks I guess? 😅
#writingcommunity #writesky #amwriting #rubberducking
So uh, thanks I guess? 😅
#writingcommunity #writesky #amwriting #rubberducking
Alma is essentially a knight, so she is often training physically. But it is not for fun exactly, it is trying to be better at the thing she was born into. She is very good at it.
Erid enjoys a dance come a festival, but it's not like something I'd call a hobby. Gardening is more her thing.
Erid enjoys a dance come a festival, but it's not like something I'd call a hobby. Gardening is more her thing.
Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters
Does your character do any physical activities for fun?
Maybe running, dance, gymnastics, or other sports?
How skilled are they?
Or is that sort of thing not something they can/wish to do?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
Does your character do any physical activities for fun?
Maybe running, dance, gymnastics, or other sports?
How skilled are they?
Or is that sort of thing not something they can/wish to do?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
December 12, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Alma is essentially a knight, so she is often training physically. But it is not for fun exactly, it is trying to be better at the thing she was born into. She is very good at it.
Erid enjoys a dance come a festival, but it's not like something I'd call a hobby. Gardening is more her thing.
Erid enjoys a dance come a festival, but it's not like something I'd call a hobby. Gardening is more her thing.
Much of the conflict in my world centers around the different interpretations the Guardian's message.
"[1st Paladin] my beloved, humanity must be protected..."
vs
"[1st Paladin], my beloved humanity must be protected..."
But the way it manifests in the world is too undefined.
#writingcommunity
"[1st Paladin] my beloved, humanity must be protected..."
vs
"[1st Paladin], my beloved humanity must be protected..."
But the way it manifests in the world is too undefined.
#writingcommunity
December 12, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Much of the conflict in my world centers around the different interpretations the Guardian's message.
"[1st Paladin] my beloved, humanity must be protected..."
vs
"[1st Paladin], my beloved humanity must be protected..."
But the way it manifests in the world is too undefined.
#writingcommunity
"[1st Paladin] my beloved, humanity must be protected..."
vs
"[1st Paladin], my beloved humanity must be protected..."
But the way it manifests in the world is too undefined.
#writingcommunity
Foreshadowing is a literary device -
Viewers/readers/players anticipating your plot twists in advance is GOOD ACTUALLY.
YOU DID A GOOD JOB WHY WOULD YOU RUIN IT. YOUR JOB ISN'T TO OUTSMART YOUR AUDIENCE. UNGUESSABLE PLOT TWISTS ARE BAD TWISTS.
sorry for the yelling but holy shit
YOU DID A GOOD JOB WHY WOULD YOU RUIN IT. YOUR JOB ISN'T TO OUTSMART YOUR AUDIENCE. UNGUESSABLE PLOT TWISTS ARE BAD TWISTS.
sorry for the yelling but holy shit
December 5, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Foreshadowing is a literary device -
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Sigh. Can we please stop equating people not having sex with asexuality and with being inherently asocial or aberrant? That would be great, thanks. Signed, an actual asexual person.
Sure, Galloway is better than Peterson
But he still believes the natural order of things requires men to be supreme. Men must protect, provide and procreate. It's dressed in progressive language, but it's fundamentally a patriarchal box to trap men in
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
But he still believes the natural order of things requires men to be supreme. Men must protect, provide and procreate. It's dressed in progressive language, but it's fundamentally a patriarchal box to trap men in
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Scott Galloway on the masculinity crisis: ‘I worry we are evolving a new breed of asexual, asocial males’
When his book Notes on Being a Man was released last month, it raced to the top of the bestseller lists. The US author, tech entrepreneur and podcaster explains his theories on dating, crying – and th...
www.theguardian.com
December 3, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Sigh. Can we please stop equating people not having sex with asexuality and with being inherently asocial or aberrant? That would be great, thanks. Signed, an actual asexual person.
...Yep
Sure can think of several like this
Sure can think of several like this
November 30, 2025 at 4:21 PM
...Yep
Sure can think of several like this
Sure can think of several like this
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I cannot stop laughing. This is so indicative of what's wrong with these AI people and how they view art
He ran into a wall where the "make art" button wasn't satisfying because it wasn't actually making good enough art, and instead of trying new things he just requests a stronger button
He ran into a wall where the "make art" button wasn't satisfying because it wasn't actually making good enough art, and instead of trying new things he just requests a stronger button
November 26, 2025 at 10:45 PM
I cannot stop laughing. This is so indicative of what's wrong with these AI people and how they view art
He ran into a wall where the "make art" button wasn't satisfying because it wasn't actually making good enough art, and instead of trying new things he just requests a stronger button
He ran into a wall where the "make art" button wasn't satisfying because it wasn't actually making good enough art, and instead of trying new things he just requests a stronger button
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desertbus.org/2025/prize/V... This is our VERY LAST giveaway of the Desert Bus for Hope 2025 run! And it's definitely worth the wait. This 1:1 scale FF7 Buster Sword replica is finally up for grabs, and if you want a chance to win...then donate $7.77 or multiples thereof by 11:45am PST!!
1:1 Scale FF VII Buster Sword Replica
This 1:1 scale recreation of the iconic Buster Sword from Final Fantasy 7 is a behemoth of a prop. Measuring a staggering 170cm (5′7″) long it's sure to impress, whether it's as a cosplay accessory...
desertbus.org
November 21, 2025 at 6:29 PM
desertbus.org/2025/prize/V... This is our VERY LAST giveaway of the Desert Bus for Hope 2025 run! And it's definitely worth the wait. This 1:1 scale FF7 Buster Sword replica is finally up for grabs, and if you want a chance to win...then donate $7.77 or multiples thereof by 11:45am PST!!
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UPDATE: latest round of ballots counted shows that Katie Wilson now leads Bruce Harrell in the Seattle Mayor's race by 1,346 votes.
That's currently within the 2,000 vote margin to trigger an automatic machine recount. Though there are ~1,000 ballots with signature issues that could change that.
That's currently within the 2,000 vote margin to trigger an automatic machine recount. Though there are ~1,000 ballots with signature issues that could change that.
November 12, 2025 at 12:06 AM
UPDATE: latest round of ballots counted shows that Katie Wilson now leads Bruce Harrell in the Seattle Mayor's race by 1,346 votes.
That's currently within the 2,000 vote margin to trigger an automatic machine recount. Though there are ~1,000 ballots with signature issues that could change that.
That's currently within the 2,000 vote margin to trigger an automatic machine recount. Though there are ~1,000 ballots with signature issues that could change that.
91 votes, y'all
If you haven't checked to make sure your vote counted, you need to do it now - the race for Seattle's future depends on it!
Your Vote May Not Have Counted: 1,930 of You Could Decide This Election
Your ballot might be sick. Cure it, please. We can't bear to watch it suffer.
www.thestranger.com
November 11, 2025 at 8:56 PM
91 votes, y'all
You know I'm pissed if I'm actually looking at social media.
Fuck this shit.
Fuck this shit.
November 10, 2025 at 5:15 AM
You know I'm pissed if I'm actually looking at social media.
Fuck this shit.
Fuck this shit.
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Who has two thumbs and just dug out their old DS Lite and copy of Pokemon White?
a cartoon drawing of a furry animal with a surprised look on its face
Alt: Gif of the small dog pokemon lilipup, hopping around excitedly
media.tenor.com
October 29, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Who has two thumbs and just dug out their old DS Lite and copy of Pokemon White?
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If we feel like we're shouting into the void, don't be surprised if we stop shouting.
You want to keep seeing good art that will get you through the horrors?
As people become less able to support artist through monetary means, the more critical it will be to comment and share.
Tell me how my art moves you and I will resolve to keep making art even if it doesn’t pay for food.
As people become less able to support artist through monetary means, the more critical it will be to comment and share.
Tell me how my art moves you and I will resolve to keep making art even if it doesn’t pay for food.
September 30, 2025 at 10:18 PM
If we feel like we're shouting into the void, don't be surprised if we stop shouting.
This complaint is small and dumb in the long run, but I just have to vent.
Finally feeling the motivation to tackle the hellhole that is my fridge, but I cant take my crisper drawers out to really clean them because I can't open the door enough because of the stupid wall.
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Finally feeling the motivation to tackle the hellhole that is my fridge, but I cant take my crisper drawers out to really clean them because I can't open the door enough because of the stupid wall.
😠
September 16, 2025 at 6:10 PM
This complaint is small and dumb in the long run, but I just have to vent.
Finally feeling the motivation to tackle the hellhole that is my fridge, but I cant take my crisper drawers out to really clean them because I can't open the door enough because of the stupid wall.
😠
Finally feeling the motivation to tackle the hellhole that is my fridge, but I cant take my crisper drawers out to really clean them because I can't open the door enough because of the stupid wall.
😠