Rusty Lampe
@rustyll89.bsky.social
🌿 Writer | Blogger at Eccentric Realizations ✍️
Queer, witchy, & always questioning.
Sharing politics, spirituality, and personal growth with honesty & fire.
Queer, witchy, & always questioning.
Sharing politics, spirituality, and personal growth with honesty & fire.
Light doesn’t argue with darkness — it simply shines.
One flame won’t fix the world, but it can soften it.
Love is an action: tend it, protect it, and pass it on.
Be the warmth. Be the clarity. Share the light.
One flame won’t fix the world, but it can soften it.
Love is an action: tend it, protect it, and pass it on.
Be the warmth. Be the clarity. Share the light.
December 26, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Light doesn’t argue with darkness — it simply shines.
One flame won’t fix the world, but it can soften it.
Love is an action: tend it, protect it, and pass it on.
Be the warmth. Be the clarity. Share the light.
One flame won’t fix the world, but it can soften it.
Love is an action: tend it, protect it, and pass it on.
Be the warmth. Be the clarity. Share the light.
LGBTQIA+ people have never “appeared.” We’ve always been here.
Before borders. Before laws. Before shame.
Not new — just no longer silent.
A world without us has never existed, and never will.
Before borders. Before laws. Before shame.
Not new — just no longer silent.
A world without us has never existed, and never will.
December 26, 2025 at 8:37 PM
LGBTQIA+ people have never “appeared.” We’ve always been here.
Before borders. Before laws. Before shame.
Not new — just no longer silent.
A world without us has never existed, and never will.
Before borders. Before laws. Before shame.
Not new — just no longer silent.
A world without us has never existed, and never will.
My goal was never to be better than anyone else.
My goal was to be better than who I used to be.
And by that measure—showing up with more integrity, compassion, and self-trust than I had three years ago—I’m already succeeding.
Here’s to progress. Here’s to becoming.
My goal was to be better than who I used to be.
And by that measure—showing up with more integrity, compassion, and self-trust than I had three years ago—I’m already succeeding.
Here’s to progress. Here’s to becoming.
December 26, 2025 at 8:16 PM
My goal was never to be better than anyone else.
My goal was to be better than who I used to be.
And by that measure—showing up with more integrity, compassion, and self-trust than I had three years ago—I’m already succeeding.
Here’s to progress. Here’s to becoming.
My goal was to be better than who I used to be.
And by that measure—showing up with more integrity, compassion, and self-trust than I had three years ago—I’m already succeeding.
Here’s to progress. Here’s to becoming.
When a vetted investigative story is killed because the government refuses interviews, that’s not editorial judgment — it’s political censorship. Silence isn’t a veto. Journalism isn’t stenography. CBS must air the story and defend press freedom.
December 22, 2025 at 10:11 AM
When a vetted investigative story is killed because the government refuses interviews, that’s not editorial judgment — it’s political censorship. Silence isn’t a veto. Journalism isn’t stenography. CBS must air the story and defend press freedom.
Being a spiritual wanderer isn’t about being lost — it’s about being unwilling to lie to yourself.
Some journeys lead inward first.
#SpiritualWanderer #InnerTruth #SoulWork
Some journeys lead inward first.
#SpiritualWanderer #InnerTruth #SoulWork
December 15, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Being a spiritual wanderer isn’t about being lost — it’s about being unwilling to lie to yourself.
Some journeys lead inward first.
#SpiritualWanderer #InnerTruth #SoulWork
Some journeys lead inward first.
#SpiritualWanderer #InnerTruth #SoulWork
A reminder from Jack: rest isn’t laziness, it’s wisdom.
Warm blankets. Soft moments. No urgency required. 🐾💚
#JacksLife #CatLife #RestIsProgress #SoftMoments
Warm blankets. Soft moments. No urgency required. 🐾💚
#JacksLife #CatLife #RestIsProgress #SoftMoments
December 15, 2025 at 11:08 PM
A reminder from Jack: rest isn’t laziness, it’s wisdom.
Warm blankets. Soft moments. No urgency required. 🐾💚
#JacksLife #CatLife #RestIsProgress #SoftMoments
Warm blankets. Soft moments. No urgency required. 🐾💚
#JacksLife #CatLife #RestIsProgress #SoftMoments
This graphic oversimplifies — but the core issue is real.
The U.S. still relies on outdated poverty thresholds that ignore modern costs. If we don’t update how poverty is measured, we’ll keep pretending millions aren’t struggling. You can’t fix what you won’t measure.
#EconomicJustice #FactsMatter
The U.S. still relies on outdated poverty thresholds that ignore modern costs. If we don’t update how poverty is measured, we’ll keep pretending millions aren’t struggling. You can’t fix what you won’t measure.
#EconomicJustice #FactsMatter
December 15, 2025 at 11:06 PM
This graphic oversimplifies — but the core issue is real.
The U.S. still relies on outdated poverty thresholds that ignore modern costs. If we don’t update how poverty is measured, we’ll keep pretending millions aren’t struggling. You can’t fix what you won’t measure.
#EconomicJustice #FactsMatter
The U.S. still relies on outdated poverty thresholds that ignore modern costs. If we don’t update how poverty is measured, we’ll keep pretending millions aren’t struggling. You can’t fix what you won’t measure.
#EconomicJustice #FactsMatter
This shouldn’t be a surprise.
Trump treats his words as law and dismisses actual law when it doesn’t serve him. That’s not leadership — it’s authoritarianism.
When loyalty to one man replaces the Constitution, democracy is already at risk.
#RuleOfLaw #Authoritarianism #DefendDemocracy
Trump treats his words as law and dismisses actual law when it doesn’t serve him. That’s not leadership — it’s authoritarianism.
When loyalty to one man replaces the Constitution, democracy is already at risk.
#RuleOfLaw #Authoritarianism #DefendDemocracy
December 15, 2025 at 10:53 PM
This shouldn’t be a surprise.
Trump treats his words as law and dismisses actual law when it doesn’t serve him. That’s not leadership — it’s authoritarianism.
When loyalty to one man replaces the Constitution, democracy is already at risk.
#RuleOfLaw #Authoritarianism #DefendDemocracy
Trump treats his words as law and dismisses actual law when it doesn’t serve him. That’s not leadership — it’s authoritarianism.
When loyalty to one man replaces the Constitution, democracy is already at risk.
#RuleOfLaw #Authoritarianism #DefendDemocracy
If someone else’s suffering doesn’t matter to you because they aren’t “here legally,” then we have nothing to discuss.
Human dignity isn’t conditional.
Compassion doesn’t stop at borders.
That’s not politics — that’s character.
#HumanRights #MoralClarity #ChooseHumanity
Human dignity isn’t conditional.
Compassion doesn’t stop at borders.
That’s not politics — that’s character.
#HumanRights #MoralClarity #ChooseHumanity
December 15, 2025 at 10:47 PM
If someone else’s suffering doesn’t matter to you because they aren’t “here legally,” then we have nothing to discuss.
Human dignity isn’t conditional.
Compassion doesn’t stop at borders.
That’s not politics — that’s character.
#HumanRights #MoralClarity #ChooseHumanity
Human dignity isn’t conditional.
Compassion doesn’t stop at borders.
That’s not politics — that’s character.
#HumanRights #MoralClarity #ChooseHumanity
You don’t have to be “pro-socialism” to benefit from socialist concepts.
We already pool resources for roads, schools, fire departments, Medicare, Social Security, and food safety.
The issue isn’t labels — it’s honesty about how society actually works.
#CurrentEvents #CivicLiteracy
We already pool resources for roads, schools, fire departments, Medicare, Social Security, and food safety.
The issue isn’t labels — it’s honesty about how society actually works.
#CurrentEvents #CivicLiteracy
December 15, 2025 at 10:35 PM
You don’t have to be “pro-socialism” to benefit from socialist concepts.
We already pool resources for roads, schools, fire departments, Medicare, Social Security, and food safety.
The issue isn’t labels — it’s honesty about how society actually works.
#CurrentEvents #CivicLiteracy
We already pool resources for roads, schools, fire departments, Medicare, Social Security, and food safety.
The issue isn’t labels — it’s honesty about how society actually works.
#CurrentEvents #CivicLiteracy
This is how democracies erode — not by outsiders, but by disengagement.
When voters stop questioning power, control shifts to those who exploit confusion fastest.
“Voting becomes meaningless when choices are designed by the same interests.” — Chomsky
#DefendDemocracy #CriticalThinking #PeoplePower
When voters stop questioning power, control shifts to those who exploit confusion fastest.
“Voting becomes meaningless when choices are designed by the same interests.” — Chomsky
#DefendDemocracy #CriticalThinking #PeoplePower
December 15, 2025 at 10:20 PM
This is how democracies erode — not by outsiders, but by disengagement.
When voters stop questioning power, control shifts to those who exploit confusion fastest.
“Voting becomes meaningless when choices are designed by the same interests.” — Chomsky
#DefendDemocracy #CriticalThinking #PeoplePower
When voters stop questioning power, control shifts to those who exploit confusion fastest.
“Voting becomes meaningless when choices are designed by the same interests.” — Chomsky
#DefendDemocracy #CriticalThinking #PeoplePower
Some people aren’t lacking intelligence—they’re lacking the willingness to use it. Mockery and denial are shields for those threatened by truth. Russell said it best: “When we abandon our own reason and rely on authority, trouble follows.” I’m the mirror. Their reaction says everything.
December 5, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Some people aren’t lacking intelligence—they’re lacking the willingness to use it. Mockery and denial are shields for those threatened by truth. Russell said it best: “When we abandon our own reason and rely on authority, trouble follows.” I’m the mirror. Their reaction says everything.
Living my truth in a world that’s breaking in too many places. I raise my voice because silence only feeds injustice. Honesty, compassion, and courage aren’t rebellion — they’re responsibility. And I refuse to look away when others are being harmed.
December 4, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Living my truth in a world that’s breaking in too many places. I raise my voice because silence only feeds injustice. Honesty, compassion, and courage aren’t rebellion — they’re responsibility. And I refuse to look away when others are being harmed.
“Education is the difference between wishing you could help other people and being able to help them.” - Russell M. Nelson
December 4, 2025 at 3:59 PM
“Education is the difference between wishing you could help other people and being able to help them.” - Russell M. Nelson
Holding our government accountable isn’t optional — it’s our responsibility. We’ve slipped for generations, but change starts when people finally pay attention and speak up. Laugh if you want, but I’m committed to being part of that change.
December 3, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Holding our government accountable isn’t optional — it’s our responsibility. We’ve slipped for generations, but change starts when people finally pay attention and speak up. Laugh if you want, but I’m committed to being part of that change.
OMFG I’M INFECTED!!
If these are the “symptoms,” then being called “woke” says more about the person using it as an insult than the one wearing it.
Funny how empathy, learning, and equality are treated like a virus. If caring is contagious, let it spread.
If these are the “symptoms,” then being called “woke” says more about the person using it as an insult than the one wearing it.
Funny how empathy, learning, and equality are treated like a virus. If caring is contagious, let it spread.
December 3, 2025 at 2:13 AM
OMFG I’M INFECTED!!
If these are the “symptoms,” then being called “woke” says more about the person using it as an insult than the one wearing it.
Funny how empathy, learning, and equality are treated like a virus. If caring is contagious, let it spread.
If these are the “symptoms,” then being called “woke” says more about the person using it as an insult than the one wearing it.
Funny how empathy, learning, and equality are treated like a virus. If caring is contagious, let it spread.
This hits deeper than it looks.
Atheist, Christian, reindeer—fine.
Using any identity as a license to hate is not fine. The justification isn’t real; it only exists in your head, and all it creates is harm.
Atheist, Christian, reindeer—fine.
Using any identity as a license to hate is not fine. The justification isn’t real; it only exists in your head, and all it creates is harm.
November 28, 2025 at 8:47 PM
This hits deeper than it looks.
Atheist, Christian, reindeer—fine.
Using any identity as a license to hate is not fine. The justification isn’t real; it only exists in your head, and all it creates is harm.
Atheist, Christian, reindeer—fine.
Using any identity as a license to hate is not fine. The justification isn’t real; it only exists in your head, and all it creates is harm.
Many poses of Jack 🐾❤️
From nap mode to adventure mode, this little dude stays ready for every mood.
Cat life is a whole personality… and he owns it.
#cats #catlife #catdad #furbaby #petparenting
#kittylife #meow #happycat #catstory #CaturdayEveryday
#PetLovers #JackTheCat
From nap mode to adventure mode, this little dude stays ready for every mood.
Cat life is a whole personality… and he owns it.
#cats #catlife #catdad #furbaby #petparenting
#kittylife #meow #happycat #catstory #CaturdayEveryday
#PetLovers #JackTheCat
November 17, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Many poses of Jack 🐾❤️
From nap mode to adventure mode, this little dude stays ready for every mood.
Cat life is a whole personality… and he owns it.
#cats #catlife #catdad #furbaby #petparenting
#kittylife #meow #happycat #catstory #CaturdayEveryday
#PetLovers #JackTheCat
From nap mode to adventure mode, this little dude stays ready for every mood.
Cat life is a whole personality… and he owns it.
#cats #catlife #catdad #furbaby #petparenting
#kittylife #meow #happycat #catstory #CaturdayEveryday
#PetLovers #JackTheCat
Got bored… so I played with filters 😄💫
Sometimes you just need to switch up the vibes and let your inner weirdo shine a little.
Which one is your favorite?
#BoredButCreative #FilterFun #SelfieVibes #CreativeFlow
#JustForFun #DigitalArtFilters #QueerVoices #AuthenticLiving #LifeJourney
Sometimes you just need to switch up the vibes and let your inner weirdo shine a little.
Which one is your favorite?
#BoredButCreative #FilterFun #SelfieVibes #CreativeFlow
#JustForFun #DigitalArtFilters #QueerVoices #AuthenticLiving #LifeJourney
November 17, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Got bored… so I played with filters 😄💫
Sometimes you just need to switch up the vibes and let your inner weirdo shine a little.
Which one is your favorite?
#BoredButCreative #FilterFun #SelfieVibes #CreativeFlow
#JustForFun #DigitalArtFilters #QueerVoices #AuthenticLiving #LifeJourney
Sometimes you just need to switch up the vibes and let your inner weirdo shine a little.
Which one is your favorite?
#BoredButCreative #FilterFun #SelfieVibes #CreativeFlow
#JustForFun #DigitalArtFilters #QueerVoices #AuthenticLiving #LifeJourney
Corruption doesn’t survive because it’s strong — it survives by keeping us distracted, exhausted, and fighting each other instead of the real problem. While honest people stay divided, the corrupt stay united and strategic. Imagine if we linked arms with the same focus.
November 13, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Corruption doesn’t survive because it’s strong — it survives by keeping us distracted, exhausted, and fighting each other instead of the real problem. While honest people stay divided, the corrupt stay united and strategic. Imagine if we linked arms with the same focus.
Thank you everyone for the birthday wishes! Yesterday was #officiALLYmybirthday! Anymore I take comfort in the small things and enjoyed my special day.
November 13, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Thank you everyone for the birthday wishes! Yesterday was #officiALLYmybirthday! Anymore I take comfort in the small things and enjoyed my special day.
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September 8, 2025 at 11:06 PM
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No truer words than this
September 8, 2025 at 10:53 PM
No truer words than this