Random Michelle
@randommichelle.bsky.social
geek. reader. hiker. klutz. neurodivergent.
West (by God) Virginia
If you absolutely must, they/them, but really, none.
West (by God) Virginia
If you absolutely must, they/them, but really, none.
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(I know that’s actually not a permanent solution and pretending bad things aren’t happening is not a great survival strategy in the long run, but there was nothing I could do about it now.)
September 1, 2025 at 11:25 PM
(I know that’s actually not a permanent solution and pretending bad things aren’t happening is not a great survival strategy in the long run, but there was nothing I could do about it now.)
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I concede that on one level the ‘Gulf of America’ idiocy is just a toddler screaming in his sandbox. On another, I wrote a novel 35 years ago, TIGANA, about how tyrants erase (or try to) names, history, art to consolidate their control of people.
So, it matters. Symbols do. So does acquiescence.
So, it matters. Symbols do. So does acquiescence.
February 12, 2025 at 2:34 PM
I concede that on one level the ‘Gulf of America’ idiocy is just a toddler screaming in his sandbox. On another, I wrote a novel 35 years ago, TIGANA, about how tyrants erase (or try to) names, history, art to consolidate their control of people.
So, it matters. Symbols do. So does acquiescence.
So, it matters. Symbols do. So does acquiescence.
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The Dickin Medal is the highest award that can be issued to animals in British military service. Bearing the words "We Also Serve" it has been awarded 75 times since its creation in 1943.
Only one cat has ever received the award.
This is the story of Able Seacat Simon, of HMS Amethyst. 🧵 1/25
Only one cat has ever received the award.
This is the story of Able Seacat Simon, of HMS Amethyst. 🧵 1/25
August 6, 2024 at 12:36 PM
The Dickin Medal is the highest award that can be issued to animals in British military service. Bearing the words "We Also Serve" it has been awarded 75 times since its creation in 1943.
Only one cat has ever received the award.
This is the story of Able Seacat Simon, of HMS Amethyst. 🧵 1/25
Only one cat has ever received the award.
This is the story of Able Seacat Simon, of HMS Amethyst. 🧵 1/25
Ah yes. Very closely related.
January 25, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Ah yes. Very closely related.
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The ovulation tracking app, "Ovia", now mandates you identify what state you live in. Delete immediately and warn anyone who might need to know.
December 10, 2024 at 3:55 AM
The ovulation tracking app, "Ovia", now mandates you identify what state you live in. Delete immediately and warn anyone who might need to know.
Hellooooo! Bob, here! Let's learn about holiday toy buying safety!
December 8, 2024 at 2:50 PM
Apropos of nothing, this kept coming up as a recommendation, and I became more and more confused every time I saw it.
December 3, 2024 at 11:24 PM
Apropos of nothing, this kept coming up as a recommendation, and I became more and more confused every time I saw it.
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Time Travel! Not for kids!
November 30, 2024 at 2:28 PM
Time Travel! Not for kids!
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Informative piece on anxiety amongst young people, and why a long, sociologically-informed time perspective is important
theconversation.com/young-people...
theconversation.com/young-people...
Young people were becoming more anxious long before social media – here’s the evidence
Here’s why I disagree with Jonathan Haidt. Young people have been on a trajectory of worse mental health since before the advent of social media.
theconversation.com
November 24, 2024 at 8:40 AM
Informative piece on anxiety amongst young people, and why a long, sociologically-informed time perspective is important
theconversation.com/young-people...
theconversation.com/young-people...
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Hooo boy. The implosion of RWA.
I had no idea it's been five years. What is time.
And wow, I'm still angry. Absolute racist clownery.
I had no idea it's been five years. What is time.
And wow, I'm still angry. Absolute racist clownery.
November 24, 2024 at 1:36 PM
Hooo boy. The implosion of RWA.
I had no idea it's been five years. What is time.
And wow, I'm still angry. Absolute racist clownery.
I had no idea it's been five years. What is time.
And wow, I'm still angry. Absolute racist clownery.
That... is not a similar item.
November 15, 2024 at 1:37 PM
That... is not a similar item.
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"We're talking away
I don't know what
I'm to say
I'll say it anyway"
Trevor Project: 866-488-7386; txt 678678 START
US Suicide Prevention: 800-273-8255
Veterans Crisis: 800-273-8255, text 838255
Deaf Crisis: 321-800-DEAF (3323) txt 839863: HAND
Befrienders, 32 countries: befrienders.org
I don't know what
I'm to say
I'll say it anyway"
Trevor Project: 866-488-7386; txt 678678 START
US Suicide Prevention: 800-273-8255
Veterans Crisis: 800-273-8255, text 838255
Deaf Crisis: 321-800-DEAF (3323) txt 839863: HAND
Befrienders, 32 countries: befrienders.org
November 6, 2024 at 8:32 AM
"We're talking away
I don't know what
I'm to say
I'll say it anyway"
Trevor Project: 866-488-7386; txt 678678 START
US Suicide Prevention: 800-273-8255
Veterans Crisis: 800-273-8255, text 838255
Deaf Crisis: 321-800-DEAF (3323) txt 839863: HAND
Befrienders, 32 countries: befrienders.org
I don't know what
I'm to say
I'll say it anyway"
Trevor Project: 866-488-7386; txt 678678 START
US Suicide Prevention: 800-273-8255
Veterans Crisis: 800-273-8255, text 838255
Deaf Crisis: 321-800-DEAF (3323) txt 839863: HAND
Befrienders, 32 countries: befrienders.org
Disapproving Kitty (aka Big Chomp Kitty aka Shadow Kitty).
She has gotten much better about not drawing blood when she wants to be left alone.
She has gotten much better about not drawing blood when she wants to be left alone.
October 29, 2024 at 2:31 AM
Disapproving Kitty (aka Big Chomp Kitty aka Shadow Kitty).
She has gotten much better about not drawing blood when she wants to be left alone.
She has gotten much better about not drawing blood when she wants to be left alone.
This is why I blessed you with compassion
This is why I gave you empathy
This is why I said to love your neighbor
This is why pills don't grow on trees
...
This is why y'all can't have nice things
youtu.be/LcfBingow3U?...
This is why I gave you empathy
This is why I said to love your neighbor
This is why pills don't grow on trees
...
This is why y'all can't have nice things
youtu.be/LcfBingow3U?...
Hayes Carll - Nice Things (Official Video)
YouTube video by Hayes Carll
youtu.be
October 12, 2024 at 2:35 AM
This is why I blessed you with compassion
This is why I gave you empathy
This is why I said to love your neighbor
This is why pills don't grow on trees
...
This is why y'all can't have nice things
youtu.be/LcfBingow3U?...
This is why I gave you empathy
This is why I said to love your neighbor
This is why pills don't grow on trees
...
This is why y'all can't have nice things
youtu.be/LcfBingow3U?...
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obsessed with this photo of cows watching the northern lights. it's the scene in a muppet movie that's so surprisingly touching you start to cry
(photographer: @ChrisReichert3 on twitter)
(photographer: @ChrisReichert3 on twitter)
October 8, 2024 at 5:23 PM
obsessed with this photo of cows watching the northern lights. it's the scene in a muppet movie that's so surprisingly touching you start to cry
(photographer: @ChrisReichert3 on twitter)
(photographer: @ChrisReichert3 on twitter)
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Sometimes people do things to you that you can’t do anything about. You just have to survive it and go on.
October 8, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Sometimes people do things to you that you can’t do anything about. You just have to survive it and go on.
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Ignoring stuff is always an option, up until it kills you.
September 26, 2024 at 9:25 AM
Ignoring stuff is always an option, up until it kills you.
the cool thing about the reactionary back to nature folks is that they're all going to explosively shit themselves and die
September 23, 2024 at 3:57 PM
Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #1,470,057!
September 17, 2024 at 1:34 AM
Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #1,470,057!
My morning:
"Thank you, Disapproving Kitty, for hurking on the linoleum and not the sofa."
"Thank you, Disapproving Kitty, for hurking on the linoleum and not the sofa."
August 16, 2024 at 12:13 PM
My morning:
"Thank you, Disapproving Kitty, for hurking on the linoleum and not the sofa."
"Thank you, Disapproving Kitty, for hurking on the linoleum and not the sofa."
What happens when you don't fully clear the search box before pasting in the next item.
August 12, 2024 at 2:02 PM
What happens when you don't fully clear the search box before pasting in the next item.
Today:
I am going to run away to the woods, find an empty Baba Yaga hut, and live there.
I am going to run away to the woods, find an empty Baba Yaga hut, and live there.
March 6, 2024 at 2:07 AM
Today:
I am going to run away to the woods, find an empty Baba Yaga hut, and live there.
I am going to run away to the woods, find an empty Baba Yaga hut, and live there.
What the hell am I still doing here?
February 23, 2024 at 7:36 PM
What the hell am I still doing here?