RuthS
@ruths.bsky.social
Often found reading. She/her. Oregon now, previously New York. NESFA, OSFCI, mostly no longer active con/club fan. Silver pendant by Arlin Robins features a cat salient with S-shaped tail perched atop a book. I don't auto-follow back.
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Badger, Badger, Badger.
December 20, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Badger, Badger, Badger.
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Head into the new year with style! All gifts made to Street Roots on Give!Guide this weekend (Dec. 20-21) will earn you a shot at a personal stylist appt. from Garnish Apparel, along with a $100 store credit, to refresh your wardrobe in 2026. Go to giveguide.org/nonprofits/street-roots to donate!
December 20, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Head into the new year with style! All gifts made to Street Roots on Give!Guide this weekend (Dec. 20-21) will earn you a shot at a personal stylist appt. from Garnish Apparel, along with a $100 store credit, to refresh your wardrobe in 2026. Go to giveguide.org/nonprofits/street-roots to donate!
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I need your help... a retaining wall that is holding up the land on which my house is built needs urgent replacement or repair and the amount of money quoted for it is... eyewatering.if there's anything i can do for you in return for your assistance (like editing...) let me know gofund.me/49e68ea25
Donate to emergency repair to keep home safe for me and 2 beloved cats, organized by Alma Alexander
My house sits on a steep slope, with a retaining wall serving… Alma Alexander needs your support for emergency repair to keep home safe for me and 2 beloved cats
gofund.me
December 19, 2025 at 11:32 PM
I need your help... a retaining wall that is holding up the land on which my house is built needs urgent replacement or repair and the amount of money quoted for it is... eyewatering.if there's anything i can do for you in return for your assistance (like editing...) let me know gofund.me/49e68ea25
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Oh for pete's sake, just a few minutes after I posted my column, SFWA sent out an email undoing the LLM rule changes. The email says the Nebula Award rules will now state "Works that are written, either wholly or partially, by generative large language model (LLM) tools are not eligible." 9/
December 19, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Oh for pete's sake, just a few minutes after I posted my column, SFWA sent out an email undoing the LLM rule changes. The email says the Nebula Award rules will now state "Works that are written, either wholly or partially, by generative large language model (LLM) tools are not eligible." 9/
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For the first time in my life, I donated to the American Academy of Pediatrics. They’re upholding evidence-based health standards for our kids and our communities, and they’re losing federal grants because of it.
www.aap.org/en/philanthr...
www.aap.org/en/philanthr...
December 19, 2025 at 6:06 PM
For the first time in my life, I donated to the American Academy of Pediatrics. They’re upholding evidence-based health standards for our kids and our communities, and they’re losing federal grants because of it.
www.aap.org/en/philanthr...
www.aap.org/en/philanthr...
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Because my friends are extremely normal people who are not online, my posts will be the only ones on here with the link to support them through bone cancer. This site has saved my life more than once, and now I’m hoping it can do the same for them.
December 19, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Because my friends are extremely normal people who are not online, my posts will be the only ones on here with the link to support them through bone cancer. This site has saved my life more than once, and now I’m hoping it can do the same for them.
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Hey Portland friends!!! Trimet just dropped this survey for 82nd Ave. If you care about safe streets and/or improved transit, please consider taking a few minutes and give your feedback! Thanks!!
The project team has created a survey that shows these possible changes. Your feedback will help us as we continue to develop designs for the project and plan for construction.
Learn more and weigh in by Jan. 18: survey123.arcgis.com/share/3731b6...
Learn more and weigh in by Jan. 18: survey123.arcgis.com/share/3731b6...
NEPA 82nd Public Comment
Public comment.
survey123.arcgis.com
December 17, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Hey Portland friends!!! Trimet just dropped this survey for 82nd Ave. If you care about safe streets and/or improved transit, please consider taking a few minutes and give your feedback! Thanks!!
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There never seems to be a good time for anything online lately so I'm just going to throw this out here now:
I am looking for more work! I don't mean writing (though that too, sure!), but in the vein of the work I do for the Le Guin Foundation: organizational, practical, assistant-y, bookish work.
I am looking for more work! I don't mean writing (though that too, sure!), but in the vein of the work I do for the Le Guin Foundation: organizational, practical, assistant-y, bookish work.
December 16, 2025 at 11:11 PM
There never seems to be a good time for anything online lately so I'm just going to throw this out here now:
I am looking for more work! I don't mean writing (though that too, sure!), but in the vein of the work I do for the Le Guin Foundation: organizational, practical, assistant-y, bookish work.
I am looking for more work! I don't mean writing (though that too, sure!), but in the vein of the work I do for the Le Guin Foundation: organizational, practical, assistant-y, bookish work.
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Friends, after many years, going all the way back to taking Denny O'Neil's course on comic writing at the School of Visual Arts in 1995, I am glad to announce that I will finally have a comic published. I will have a two-page story in an upcoming anthology about women's sports from Lifeline Comics.
December 16, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Friends, after many years, going all the way back to taking Denny O'Neil's course on comic writing at the School of Visual Arts in 1995, I am glad to announce that I will finally have a comic published. I will have a two-page story in an upcoming anthology about women's sports from Lifeline Comics.
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BLOOM your writing at the Debut 40 Residency in scenic Portland!
This residency includes a stipend, private accommodation, Lyft credit, a reading/reception at Bishop & Wilde, and plenty of uninterrupted creative time in beautiful Portland!
Apply: tinhouseonline.submittable.com/submit/34311...
This residency includes a stipend, private accommodation, Lyft credit, a reading/reception at Bishop & Wilde, and plenty of uninterrupted creative time in beautiful Portland!
Apply: tinhouseonline.submittable.com/submit/34311...
December 15, 2025 at 5:32 PM
BLOOM your writing at the Debut 40 Residency in scenic Portland!
This residency includes a stipend, private accommodation, Lyft credit, a reading/reception at Bishop & Wilde, and plenty of uninterrupted creative time in beautiful Portland!
Apply: tinhouseonline.submittable.com/submit/34311...
This residency includes a stipend, private accommodation, Lyft credit, a reading/reception at Bishop & Wilde, and plenty of uninterrupted creative time in beautiful Portland!
Apply: tinhouseonline.submittable.com/submit/34311...
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David needs folks to lend a hand. https://www.gofundme.com/f/david-gerrolds-health-and-leukemia-fundraiser?lang=en_GB&ts=1765731124&fbclid=IwdGRjcAOs_FtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xNzM4NDc2NDI2NzAzNzAAAR6KKiZ2rx4-CeehknGhy0m7jAsLfQXTijNNB--x4dSYOZovtFMCTh0YuSl10w_aem_bDanHCEMaHX8JsZvYYD7Jg
Donate to David Gerrold's Health and Leukemia Fundraiser, organized by David Gerrold
Here is a thank you just for coming this far, a link to a short collec… David Gerrold needs your support for David Gerrold's Health and Leukemia Fundraiser
www.gofundme.com
December 15, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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Napoleon absolutely loves his. To the point where it's one of his "safe spaces" when he's not well.
December 12, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Napoleon absolutely loves his. To the point where it's one of his "safe spaces" when he's not well.
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Buying any ONE @pdxbroadsides.bsky.social album from us or @bandcamp.com gives us more than we've ever gotten from Spotify. (Tidal and Apple Music give us bigger cuts, if you're into other streamers, but we get about $30-$50/quarter from our global digital manager.)
also, Spotify doesn't pay royalties at all for tracks with less than a thousand streams.
and sometimes if an album gets a sudden surge of fan interest, Spotify deems it "unusual listening activity" and just removes the album, as happened to my last EP.
and sometimes if an album gets a sudden surge of fan interest, Spotify deems it "unusual listening activity" and just removes the album, as happened to my last EP.
Spotify has laid off thousands in recent years, while reportedly paying artists $0.003 per stream.
Spotify profits rose 28% in Q3. Its CEO is worth $9.8 billion. It's making money off ICE recruitment ads.
Don't you think it's time put a wrap on corporate greed and exploitation?
Spotify profits rose 28% in Q3. Its CEO is worth $9.8 billion. It's making money off ICE recruitment ads.
Don't you think it's time put a wrap on corporate greed and exploitation?
December 8, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Buying any ONE @pdxbroadsides.bsky.social album from us or @bandcamp.com gives us more than we've ever gotten from Spotify. (Tidal and Apple Music give us bigger cuts, if you're into other streamers, but we get about $30-$50/quarter from our global digital manager.)
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Everyone who shares this or buys this book is helping me say "Fuck you, Satan" to Unbound.
FINAL book giveaway of the year.
To enter: reply below & repost this extract.
Up for grabs:
THREE signed Villager paperbacks with free art (bookmarks & postcards) by my parents.
Enter if you enjoy
Folklore
Nature
Rivers
Hills
Social history
Lost art
Ghost
Tangled psychedelic narratives
Silliness
To enter: reply below & repost this extract.
Up for grabs:
THREE signed Villager paperbacks with free art (bookmarks & postcards) by my parents.
Enter if you enjoy
Folklore
Nature
Rivers
Hills
Social history
Lost art
Ghost
Tangled psychedelic narratives
Silliness
December 9, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Everyone who shares this or buys this book is helping me say "Fuck you, Satan" to Unbound.
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A very important thread. When I was probably no more than 10, I saw this picture of the woman known as Harlow in the Philly Inquirer. A little babygay, I was shocked that such a glamour queen could live in my hometown and even more shocked to see her described as "a former man."
December 6, 2025 at 3:33 PM
A very important thread. When I was probably no more than 10, I saw this picture of the woman known as Harlow in the Philly Inquirer. A little babygay, I was shocked that such a glamour queen could live in my hometown and even more shocked to see her described as "a former man."
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SMOFcon 43 will be in Lisbon.
Expression of interest for 2027 from Cleveland.
Expression of interest for 2027 from Cleveland.
December 6, 2025 at 12:28 PM
SMOFcon 43 will be in Lisbon.
Expression of interest for 2027 from Cleveland.
Expression of interest for 2027 from Cleveland.
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Czech Republic and Poland (2035) are considering bidding for a future Worldcon. As per the Fannish Q&A at SMOFcon 42.
December 6, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Czech Republic and Poland (2035) are considering bidding for a future Worldcon. As per the Fannish Q&A at SMOFcon 42.
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The first renderings of the Albina Riverside, including the retained Louis Dreyfus grain terminal, have me very excited www.bizjournals.com/portland/new...
December 3, 2025 at 12:04 AM
The first renderings of the Albina Riverside, including the retained Louis Dreyfus grain terminal, have me very excited www.bizjournals.com/portland/new...
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If you're buying gifts for spirited 12 year olds who have read most of the middle grade graphic novel canon, can I recommend my book The Legend of Auntie Po? It's multi-awarded, and well reviewed, but hasn't entirely found its commercial footing.
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/601780...
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/601780...
The Legend of Auntie Po by Shing Yin Khor: 9780525554882 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books
A NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST Part historical fiction, part fable, and 100 percent adventure. Thirteen-year-old Mei reimagines the myths of Paul Bunyan as starring a Chinese heroine while she works ...
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December 3, 2025 at 5:33 PM
If you're buying gifts for spirited 12 year olds who have read most of the middle grade graphic novel canon, can I recommend my book The Legend of Auntie Po? It's multi-awarded, and well reviewed, but hasn't entirely found its commercial footing.
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/601780...
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/601780...
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Hush was created to bring investigative reporting to all parts of Oregon. All Oregonians deserve that. Both seasons were difficult feats of reporting. I love making that show. If you want to support my independent work directly, you can subscribe to my newsletter: leahsottile.substack.com/subscribe
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December 3, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Hush was created to bring investigative reporting to all parts of Oregon. All Oregonians deserve that. Both seasons were difficult feats of reporting. I love making that show. If you want to support my independent work directly, you can subscribe to my newsletter: leahsottile.substack.com/subscribe
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OK gang, I have a big ask. My wife dropped and broke her favorite mug today and all the king's horses and all the king's men couldn't possibly put Humpty together again.
I'd like to replace it with the same one. Anyone have any leads?
I'd like to replace it with the same one. Anyone have any leads?
November 26, 2025 at 4:30 PM
OK gang, I have a big ask. My wife dropped and broke her favorite mug today and all the king's horses and all the king's men couldn't possibly put Humpty together again.
I'd like to replace it with the same one. Anyone have any leads?
I'd like to replace it with the same one. Anyone have any leads?
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Meg is bringing the blues this season. Whether you see the sea or deep space, you won't want to miss these incredible pieces.
✨💙✨
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November 25, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Meg is bringing the blues this season. Whether you see the sea or deep space, you won't want to miss these incredible pieces.
✨💙✨
www.peculiarityshop.com/blackfriday2...
✨💙✨
www.peculiarityshop.com/blackfriday2...
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November 24, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Are you interested in getting emails from LAcon V about accessibility offerings and other support for members with disabilities? Please email [email protected] for more information.
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I desperately need those glittery dangling stars earrings that Prue wears in GBBO Holidays (2025 nyr / the "Scottish" episode).
November 22, 2025 at 2:59 AM
I desperately need those glittery dangling stars earrings that Prue wears in GBBO Holidays (2025 nyr / the "Scottish" episode).