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Kelly Gaines
@kelgaines.bsky.social
Writer, editor, folklorist, podcaster, mythology & comic book nerd 🌙

Sadly landlocked and missing the sea
Zitkala-Sa (1876 -1938) writes to preserve a truth of the human experience as a daughter separated from her mother, a child separated from safety, and woman reclaiming her identity through writing.

Her stories are for all of us.

Happy #IndigenousPeoplesDay
October 13, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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A lot of creative folks are demoralized right now. Hell, I'm one of them. Maybe some of them are helping you through this rough time. If so, do me a solid:

Share their stuff. Drop them a kind word. Tip their Ko-fis, or join their Patreons. It seems like nothing, but it's everything right now. 🤘
April 3, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Just started watching & cannot stop
"In a world where representation is often weaponized simply to get eyes on screens, A THOUSAND BLOWS stands out as a thrilling and heartfelt examination of race and class in 19th-century London."

Read Kaiya Shunyata review of the new Hulu series:
Hulu’s Bold “A Thousand Blows” Is the Most Riveting Series of the Year | TV/Streaming | Roger Ebert
Stands out as a thrilling and heartfelt examination of race and class in 19th-century London.
www.rogerebert.com
February 22, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Reposted by Kelly Gaines
Black History Month reminds us that the fight for justice and equality is ongoing. As we honor the trailblazers who paved the way, let’s remain vigilant against those who seek to undermine our progress. Our history teaches us resilience; our future demands our action. #BlackHistoryMonth
February 1, 2025 at 5:54 PM
New year, new home office, new nap spot for Moon.
February 1, 2025 at 5:13 PM