Jemma Kline
@jemmakline.bsky.social
Mother, warrior, poet, bard
I did taschlich alone, like I often have since COVID came. But today was different. I said the words from Malka Heifetz Tussman: I stroll often in a nearby park —
old trees wildly overgrown,
…
a small bridge with rough-hewn railings–
this is my little park.”
But today, I said goodbye from afar.
old trees wildly overgrown,
…
a small bridge with rough-hewn railings–
this is my little park.”
But today, I said goodbye from afar.
September 24, 2025 at 1:01 PM
I did taschlich alone, like I often have since COVID came. But today was different. I said the words from Malka Heifetz Tussman: I stroll often in a nearby park —
old trees wildly overgrown,
…
a small bridge with rough-hewn railings–
this is my little park.”
But today, I said goodbye from afar.
old trees wildly overgrown,
…
a small bridge with rough-hewn railings–
this is my little park.”
But today, I said goodbye from afar.
I wanted to share just a few lines from Marcia Falk’s beautiful The Days Between:
‘Knowing that we are, all of us, flesh and blood, and our fates are intertwined - sweet with bitter, bitter with salt - and that the fruit of kindness is kindness, and good deeds are its fulfillment.’
Be kind.
‘Knowing that we are, all of us, flesh and blood, and our fates are intertwined - sweet with bitter, bitter with salt - and that the fruit of kindness is kindness, and good deeds are its fulfillment.’
Be kind.
September 23, 2025 at 11:44 AM
I wanted to share just a few lines from Marcia Falk’s beautiful The Days Between:
‘Knowing that we are, all of us, flesh and blood, and our fates are intertwined - sweet with bitter, bitter with salt - and that the fruit of kindness is kindness, and good deeds are its fulfillment.’
Be kind.
‘Knowing that we are, all of us, flesh and blood, and our fates are intertwined - sweet with bitter, bitter with salt - and that the fruit of kindness is kindness, and good deeds are its fulfillment.’
Be kind.
We made it out. Summer and I are in the Netherlands, where I bike every day to my new job. The people I work with are friendly and brilliant, and our organization takes really good care of its people. We move into our new house, which is tiny but pretty, in early September.
July 26, 2025 at 7:31 AM
We made it out. Summer and I are in the Netherlands, where I bike every day to my new job. The people I work with are friendly and brilliant, and our organization takes really good care of its people. We move into our new house, which is tiny but pretty, in early September.
An excellent article recommended by Or Bialik. It’s encouraging to see academia recognizing its own impact on societal change. The author speaks from personal experience, and highlights the intrinsic value of students who are members of marginalized groups.
First-generation students have unique needs, which can be amplified when they enter graduate programmes. A Comment article in Nature Reviews Psychology argues that faculty members need to be aware of the needs of this population and how to support them. https://go.nature.com/3FkQDs1 #Academicsky 🧪
March 12, 2025 at 7:56 AM
An excellent article recommended by Or Bialik. It’s encouraging to see academia recognizing its own impact on societal change. The author speaks from personal experience, and highlights the intrinsic value of students who are members of marginalized groups.
Reposted by Jemma Kline
First-generation students have unique needs, which can be amplified when they enter graduate programmes. A Comment article in Nature Reviews Psychology argues that faculty members need to be aware of the needs of this population and how to support them. https://go.nature.com/3FkQDs1 #Academicsky 🧪
March 11, 2025 at 7:32 PM
First-generation students have unique needs, which can be amplified when they enter graduate programmes. A Comment article in Nature Reviews Psychology argues that faculty members need to be aware of the needs of this population and how to support them. https://go.nature.com/3FkQDs1 #Academicsky 🧪
Finished up FAWM this evening - 15 songs in 28 days. I'm pretty happy with a lot of what I ended up with - you can see it here:
write.fawm.org/@rocketgrrrl
write.fawm.org/@rocketgrrrl
Jemma Kline
she/her
mother, warrior, poet, bard
I've named my album for the month: It's 'Leaving', just like the first song I wrote this time. Seems to be the next step in my life. Appropriately enough, this ...
write.fawm.org
March 1, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Finished up FAWM this evening - 15 songs in 28 days. I'm pretty happy with a lot of what I ended up with - you can see it here:
write.fawm.org/@rocketgrrrl
write.fawm.org/@rocketgrrrl
I just rewatched episode 1 of Strange New Worlds. Captain Pike's speech about the future of Earth meant something much more to me now.
We can all see where we're headed - the terrible place we could find ourselves.
Can we just...not?
We can all see where we're headed - the terrible place we could find ourselves.
Can we just...not?
February 28, 2025 at 12:52 PM
I just rewatched episode 1 of Strange New Worlds. Captain Pike's speech about the future of Earth meant something much more to me now.
We can all see where we're headed - the terrible place we could find ourselves.
Can we just...not?
We can all see where we're headed - the terrible place we could find ourselves.
Can we just...not?
#folk #songwriting #music
For World Social Justice Day, I've recorded and posted my song 'For Granted' to FAWM. You can find it here:
write.fawm.org/songs/312912
For World Social Justice Day, I've recorded and posted my song 'For Granted' to FAWM. You can find it here:
write.fawm.org/songs/312912
"For Granted" (by @rocketgrrrl)
#folk #girlwithpiano #justice #equality #political
write.fawm.org
February 20, 2025 at 10:51 PM
#folk #songwriting #music
For World Social Justice Day, I've recorded and posted my song 'For Granted' to FAWM. You can find it here:
write.fawm.org/songs/312912
For World Social Justice Day, I've recorded and posted my song 'For Granted' to FAWM. You can find it here:
write.fawm.org/songs/312912
Third FAWM song written onto sheet music. Have to wait till tomorrow to record. It’s called “Never Told You.” I’m really happy with the bridge.
February 7, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Third FAWM song written onto sheet music. Have to wait till tomorrow to record. It’s called “Never Told You.” I’m really happy with the bridge.
Second FAWM song written and posted! A hopeful song, as well as one intended for my #LARP. You can find it here:
write.fawm.org/songs/306256
#folk #filk
write.fawm.org/songs/306256
#folk #filk
"You Can Do Anything" (by @rocketgrrrl)
This #mandolin song was designed for my #LARP, so I think that makes it #filk. I'll be using it as a Bard character, singing acapella during battles and pointing to people whom I will protect from Di...
write.fawm.org
February 5, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Second FAWM song written and posted! A hopeful song, as well as one intended for my #LARP. You can find it here:
write.fawm.org/songs/306256
#folk #filk
write.fawm.org/songs/306256
#folk #filk
My first FAWM song is done! You can listen to the demo and read the lyrics here:
write.fawm.org/songs/304814
write.fawm.org/songs/304814
"Leaving" (by @rocketgrrrl)
#folk #queer #girlwithukulele #baritoneuke #fuc
write.fawm.org
February 2, 2025 at 6:12 PM
My first FAWM song is done! You can listen to the demo and read the lyrics here:
write.fawm.org/songs/304814
write.fawm.org/songs/304814
First 2025 FAWM song written into sheet music! It is called 'Leaving'. Now I need to record and post it tonight. Have to keep up the pace of one song every other day. Stay tuned.
February 2, 2025 at 4:39 PM
First 2025 FAWM song written into sheet music! It is called 'Leaving'. Now I need to record and post it tonight. Have to keep up the pace of one song every other day. Stay tuned.
We're almost to February, which means I'm almost to my favorite yearly activity: February Album Writers' Month (FAWM). I'll be writing and demoing at least 14 songs in 28 days. You can follow me here - my first song will likely show up by February 2nd:
write.fawm.org/@rocketgrrrl
write.fawm.org/@rocketgrrrl
January 30, 2025 at 1:37 AM
We're almost to February, which means I'm almost to my favorite yearly activity: February Album Writers' Month (FAWM). I'll be writing and demoing at least 14 songs in 28 days. You can follow me here - my first song will likely show up by February 2nd:
write.fawm.org/@rocketgrrrl
write.fawm.org/@rocketgrrrl
I’n once again having coffee at my very favorite establishment in Fort Wayne Indiana - Firefly Coffee House.
January 28, 2025 at 12:05 PM
I’n once again having coffee at my very favorite establishment in Fort Wayne Indiana - Firefly Coffee House.
Inside of a bathroom stall at the Philadelphia Airport this morning.
January 27, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Inside of a bathroom stall at the Philadelphia Airport this morning.
Or Bialik just released 'Because my mom said so.' I felt echos of Stross's Laundry Files, with lots of spy thriller-meets-supernatural-sci-fi-bureaucracy, and Tamsyn Muir's Gideon, with some fantastic fights with superpowered queer characters. I couldn't put it down.
www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSG7WBL...
www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSG7WBL...
January 27, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Or Bialik just released 'Because my mom said so.' I felt echos of Stross's Laundry Files, with lots of spy thriller-meets-supernatural-sci-fi-bureaucracy, and Tamsyn Muir's Gideon, with some fantastic fights with superpowered queer characters. I couldn't put it down.
www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSG7WBL...
www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSG7WBL...
Which post-apocalyptic LARP character are you?
January 23, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Which post-apocalyptic LARP character are you?
I love my LARP, and the people I spend time with there.
Journiatte Warrior Tavin Plucker, a humble man in a dangerous realm! - Mystic Realms Player Character Spotlight
#larp #character #highfantasy
#larp #character #highfantasy
January 23, 2025 at 12:03 AM
I love my LARP, and the people I spend time with there.
Pepper enjoying the snow, and Nessie the stuffed Loch Ness Monster in danger.
January 22, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Pepper enjoying the snow, and Nessie the stuffed Loch Ness Monster in danger.
For our lunchtime ritual, Pepper gets a couple of leftover bits from my tomato. This is a Big Deal for a dog.
January 18, 2025 at 4:58 PM
For our lunchtime ritual, Pepper gets a couple of leftover bits from my tomato. This is a Big Deal for a dog.
"Moonlight Visions" was the first song I wrote for 50/90 last year (write 50 songs in 90 days). This recording is my first time using video editing effects for scenes. FAWM (February Album Writer's Month, www.fawm.org) starts on the 1st. I'm looking forward to it so much!
youtu.be/byX7NFBGJi0
youtu.be/byX7NFBGJi0
Moonlight Visions
YouTube video by Jemma Kline
youtu.be
January 16, 2025 at 10:32 PM
"Moonlight Visions" was the first song I wrote for 50/90 last year (write 50 songs in 90 days). This recording is my first time using video editing effects for scenes. FAWM (February Album Writer's Month, www.fawm.org) starts on the 1st. I'm looking forward to it so much!
youtu.be/byX7NFBGJi0
youtu.be/byX7NFBGJi0
Pepper and I have a morning ritual of me sharing leftover slivers of strawberry when I make strawberry syrup for pancakes.
January 15, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Pepper and I have a morning ritual of me sharing leftover slivers of strawberry when I make strawberry syrup for pancakes.
I wrote this a few months ago. Seems perfect for my first post here. Let's test the waters on Bluesky. youtu.be/liBMku-UZZI
The Day The Fascists Come
YouTube video by Jemma Kline
youtu.be
January 12, 2025 at 10:12 PM
I wrote this a few months ago. Seems perfect for my first post here. Let's test the waters on Bluesky. youtu.be/liBMku-UZZI