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Jennifer C. Martin

@notreallyjcm.bsky.social

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Dirtbag Christian, writer, editor, and speaker Polyamorous, bi, mom, communist, theology nerd, foodie, southerner, gamer, reader, and lover of both the lowbrow and highbrow. Calvinists DNI Located in RVA. She/her. https://linktr.ee/jennifercmartin

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Jennifer C. Martin @notreallyjcm.bsky.social · Nov 19

If we are pals or were friends on Twitter, but I haven't followed you back, feel free to reply here or DM me. I am easily overwhelmed and miss things and have a terrible working memory :)

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Jennifer C. Martin @notreallyjcm.bsky.social · 4h

do not @ me about the Palestine thing! I am oversimplifying and overrepresenting the situation for the sake of A JOKE TWEET!!! I do not represent INTENSIVE FOREIGN POLICY CRITIQUE!!! I am a garden editor and a slutty mom who owns chickens!!

Jennifer C. Martin @notreallyjcm.bsky.social · 4h

If the online chatter is correct, Trump is on the verge of accomplishing something that may genuinely better the planet:

1. A real ceasefire for Palestine
2. Dying

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Lux Alptraum @luxalptraum.com · 9h

TFW you paid $1400 to see Beckett’s most famous work without knowing anything about it

One Star Review of Waiting for Godot on Broadway
I recently attended Waiting for Godot on Broadway and spent over $1,400 for two Row C seats (103 and 104). I'm a longtime admirer of Broadway productions and even hold a season pass for Shea's Performing Arts Theatre, so I came in with genuine enthusiasm and high expectations. Unfortunately, this show was unlike anything ! have ever experienced —and not in a good way.
What I encountered was not the artistry, music, or emotional storytelling I usually associate with Broadway, but instead what felt like an endless cycle of nonsensical conversation between characters who seemed trapped in their own madness. I tried-truly tried-to find meaning, symbolism, or even a thread of emotional resonance. I stayed through the first half hoping the second would offer clarity. But by intermission, it was clear: this was a waste of both time and money.
Keanu Reeves is an actor I respect greatly, but I cannot fathom why he would agree to participate in such a disjointed, inaccessible production. His talent was lost in a performance that defied reason rather than provoked insight.
To anyone considering attending: unless you are drawn to highly abstract, nearly incomprehensible theater, I strongly caution you against this show. For the average, educated, thoughtful theatergoer, it is far more frustrating than fulfilling. In my opinion, this was the single most disappointing Broadway experience I've ever had - an unfortunate waste of money and, more importantly, of time.

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Brendel @brendelbored.bsky.social · 7h

In some ways this is the government now

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I'm excited for Limp Bizkit, but I'm a little worried about Antifa...
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I'm sick and tired of seeing these thugs terrorize big events and am worried that they will try to interrupt Limp Bizkit's set. My gf (F19) and I (M31) are going to our first Lollapalooza and are concerned about the growing threat around the city

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Jennifer C. Martin @notreallyjcm.bsky.social · 7h

extremely close friendships with people who are ride-or-die and really get me, none of whom live in my city!!

Conrad Hackett @conradhackett.bsky.social · 1d

Has anything great happened in your life because of social media?

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Jennifer C. Martin @notreallyjcm.bsky.social · 17h

after a point it becomes intolerable!!

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Jennifer C. Martin @notreallyjcm.bsky.social · 17h

Despite my ability to withstand smut and offensiveness, my general understanding of Ryan Murphy's schtick, AND my interest in true crime... I could not finish the Monster: Ed Gein miniseries. It was just too much. The only enjoyable parts were Hunnam's depiction and the side plots about horror films

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Jennifer C. Martin @notreallyjcm.bsky.social · 18h

Being so offline that you don’t know that you’ve won the Nobel Prize is currently my dream life!!!

Jennifer C. Martin @notreallyjcm.bsky.social · 18h

One of the things I envy most about people in certain subsets of academia (which isn’t much these days) is the fact that their careers allow them long periods of off-grid time in random places around the world. Often subsidized or part of their research!

Unofficial BBCNews (World) Bot @bbcnews-world-rss.bsky.social · 1d

Scientist on three-week off-grid hike finds out he's won the Nobel prize

Dr Fred Ramsdell was "living his best life" offline when the Nobel committee tried to contact him.

www.bbc.com

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Jennifer C. Martin @notreallyjcm.bsky.social · 18h

I’m imagining the aftertaste and I don’t think it sounds very good but it’s been a while since I’ve had a regular jaffa cake

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Bloody Disgusting @bloody-disgusting.com · 1d

A quest to eliminate $5 million has tripled, thanks to the generosity and passion of THE TOXIC AVENGER fans across the country.

Together, you didn’t just meet that goal, you crushed it, helping wipe out over $15 million dollars in medical debt for 10,000+ people!

‘The Toxic Avenger’ & Undue Medical Debt Cleared $15 Million in Real-Life Medical Debt Together!

Before Macon Blair’s The Toxic Avenger released in theaters back in August, the Cineverse marketing team came up with a wonderful idea. They took the remainder of their marketing budget for the film a...

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Jennifer C. Martin @notreallyjcm.bsky.social · 18h

Sorry, coming back to this. I wasn’t saying these guys suck or that they were like today’s incels… I was saying they found art, worked at it, and contributed to society, unlike many of today’s incels, none of whom I think are disposable human beings. they need help!

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hammancheez @hammancheez.bsky.social · 1d

call of duty halo fortnite

Andy Reid in suit, Travis in weird shirt and hat, Mahomes in fancy suit jacket vest combo thing

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Jennifer C. Martin @notreallyjcm.bsky.social · 1d

This one’s really good

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Gabe Ortíz @tusk81.bsky.social · 1d

“One struck Black in the head, exploding into a puff of white pepper smoke and forcing him to his knees. Fellow demonstrators rushed to his aid, and as the pastor rubbed his face in pain, the agents continued to fire.”

“We could hear them laughing,” Rev. Black said.

Jack Jenkins @jackjenkins.me · 1d

NEW: I spoke to clergy and faith leaders who've joined protests at the Chicago-area ICE facility.

Three say they've been shot with pepper balls, sometimes while praying.

All say ICE is also violating their religious freedom, and one is arguing it in court. religionnews.com/2025/10/07/i...

Religious protesters say ICE threatens religious freedom in Chicago

(RNS) — Despite potential danger, religious leaders and faith activists have been a visible presence at Chicago-area ICE protests, some waving signs with slogans such as ‘Love thy neighbor’ and ‘Who w...

religionnews.com

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☠️deadward niedermurder☠️ @niedermeyer.online · 1d

everything about the attempt to co-opt the language of social justice to promote AI personhood makes my skin absolutely crawl

that people are doing it in the current political environment, where the most basic human rights are crumbling before our eyes, is as bleak as it gets for me

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Jennifer C. Martin @notreallyjcm.bsky.social · 1d

Once again voting Democrat does not inherently protect marginalized groups

LGBTQ Nation @lgbtqnation.com · 1d

Gavin Newsom vetoes gender education bill, declines to sign other trans protections - buff.ly/MTUAV85

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Jennifer C. Martin @notreallyjcm.bsky.social · 1d

Girls call themselves incels. Anime gamers. Not just virgins. That’s old anaylsis

Jennifer C. Martin @notreallyjcm.bsky.social · 1d

I know their histories lol. I realize that’s the legal definition of the term but “incel“ is also a vibe and an overarching group of lonely in 2025 standards of behavior. That is literally how they are using it themselves in
these sorts of online communities

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Jennifer C. Martin @notreallyjcm.bsky.social · 1d

you could always ask, im right here. I have lifelong depression, have had extensive treatments for it, and everyone does. Ian Curtis woulda been a mopey gamer incel 100%

Jennifer C. Martin @notreallyjcm.bsky.social · 1d

People are so mad that I called Ian Curtis an incel (by the vague online vibe definition) that they’re really gonna be mad when I say that New Order is so much better than Joy Division

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Jennifer C. Martin @notreallyjcm.bsky.social · 1d

Disagree

Jennifer C. Martin @notreallyjcm.bsky.social · 1d

Good grief. My LiveJournal can legally drink.

This isn't even my first LiveJournal. This is the one I made after my parents found my first one.

Ever since I was a girl, I knew I wanted to write down my thoughts and have other people read and reply. Thank you for giving me a diary and an audience.

An email I received from LiveJournal, saying I got a new achievement -- a blog that's 21 years old. It's my LiveJournal's birthday

Jennifer C. Martin @notreallyjcm.bsky.social · 1d

Lmao such a classic, this is why hard times sits just above the onion in my heart

Jennifer C. Martin @notreallyjcm.bsky.social · 1d

Outside of offline community, I think the greatest gift we can give lonely men in crisis is a push towards the arts.

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