Shelly Bielly
@speedybureaucracy.bsky.social
Clinical Research Coordinator (until we all lose our jobs).
I'm here for hope, laughter, & civility. Also book recommendations, people posting joyfully about their art & lives, and maybe to find some hobbies.
Here for the hard conversations, too.
I'm here for hope, laughter, & civility. Also book recommendations, people posting joyfully about their art & lives, and maybe to find some hobbies.
Here for the hard conversations, too.
Two quick questions related to accessibility in the BlueSky app:
1. Is there a setting I've overlooked that allows me to increase the font size of my feed?
1. Is there a setting I've overlooked that allows me to increase the font size of my feed?
January 8, 2026 at 1:28 PM
Two quick questions related to accessibility in the BlueSky app:
1. Is there a setting I've overlooked that allows me to increase the font size of my feed?
1. Is there a setting I've overlooked that allows me to increase the font size of my feed?
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The fact that the "fight antisemitism on campus" movement has in practice become a smokescreen to both promote Islamophobia and shut down higher education more broadly, is going to have such deleterious long-term effects on the safety of both Jews AND Muslims in this country.
October 23, 2025 at 12:24 AM
The fact that the "fight antisemitism on campus" movement has in practice become a smokescreen to both promote Islamophobia and shut down higher education more broadly, is going to have such deleterious long-term effects on the safety of both Jews AND Muslims in this country.
Y'all. I had to take a break from social media, and on my return I've discovered that something happened between Kendrick and Drake, but I have no idea what it is. I was also blissfully unaware of a lot of the awful that's happening. 1/2
April 28, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Y'all. I had to take a break from social media, and on my return I've discovered that something happened between Kendrick and Drake, but I have no idea what it is. I was also blissfully unaware of a lot of the awful that's happening. 1/2
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Savor the beauty of the moment.
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March 18, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Savor the beauty of the moment.
ko-fi.com/sophielabell...
ko-fi.com/sophielabell...
I need something constructive to do during my daily commute. Anybody know any good podcasts about community organizing? Or nonviolent ways to fight fascism?
February 24, 2025 at 12:39 AM
I need something constructive to do during my daily commute. Anybody know any good podcasts about community organizing? Or nonviolent ways to fight fascism?
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REPOST if you support our federal workforce and know how dedicated they are to their jobs. Show them you appreciate them!
February 14, 2025 at 1:15 AM
REPOST if you support our federal workforce and know how dedicated they are to their jobs. Show them you appreciate them!
I need to get back to work. Instead, I'm in my car crying because things like this are happening, & these rich motherfuckers want to cut SNAP, CHIP, Medicaid, and special funding.
I know my tears aren't useful, but I'm so angry and heartbroken, crying is all my body will do right now.
I know my tears aren't useful, but I'm so angry and heartbroken, crying is all my body will do right now.
Mom of 2 kids who froze to death while sleeping in a van says she asked for help: ‘I’m sorry, but I tried’
The mom of two children who died from hypothermia while sleeping in a cold van said she has asked for help for a long time.
www.wdam.com
February 13, 2025 at 3:04 PM
I need to get back to work. Instead, I'm in my car crying because things like this are happening, & these rich motherfuckers want to cut SNAP, CHIP, Medicaid, and special funding.
I know my tears aren't useful, but I'm so angry and heartbroken, crying is all my body will do right now.
I know my tears aren't useful, but I'm so angry and heartbroken, crying is all my body will do right now.
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I cannot, during these horrific times, recommend enough the importance of making pockets of time to just do things that are not related to anything but the joy of being alive and playing. You need it. You do. It will keep you whole. Which we need. We need you whole.
February 2, 2025 at 5:21 AM
I cannot, during these horrific times, recommend enough the importance of making pockets of time to just do things that are not related to anything but the joy of being alive and playing. You need it. You do. It will keep you whole. Which we need. We need you whole.
Without downloading any new pics, what’s your energy going into 2025?
January 5, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Without downloading any new pics, what’s your energy going into 2025?
Ok. I'm an hour into this "beginner" crochet project (a jellyfish). I have a magic circle and 4 stitches. That's it.
My biggest problem has been maintaining tension on both the circle and the stitches at the same time. The way the person in the tutorial video was doing it was NOT working for me. 1/
My biggest problem has been maintaining tension on both the circle and the stitches at the same time. The way the person in the tutorial video was doing it was NOT working for me. 1/
January 5, 2025 at 4:46 AM
Ok. I'm an hour into this "beginner" crochet project (a jellyfish). I have a magic circle and 4 stitches. That's it.
My biggest problem has been maintaining tension on both the circle and the stitches at the same time. The way the person in the tutorial video was doing it was NOT working for me. 1/
My biggest problem has been maintaining tension on both the circle and the stitches at the same time. The way the person in the tutorial video was doing it was NOT working for me. 1/
I mentioned recently that since I became a parent of twins, I no longer have any hobbies; I don't have the time, energy, or brain power for my previous interests.
I then received 2 beginner crocheting kits and 2 embroidery kits for Hanukkah.
I'm going to document my "new hobby" adventures here.
I then received 2 beginner crocheting kits and 2 embroidery kits for Hanukkah.
I'm going to document my "new hobby" adventures here.
a woman is knitting a piece of purple yarn in front of a moonshine logo
Alt: A woman wears a perplexed expression as she painstakingly attempts to execute the next stitch in her recently-begun rectangular project made of purple yarn. Her expression is similar to the one I expect I'll be wearing as I learn how to crochet and embroider. My loved ones may be similarly confused as they gaze upon the [what exactly is that?] that I have created for them.
Side note: My mom was really into quilting, cross stitch, and all manner of crafts. My rebellion was to refuse to learn even basic sewing skills. My one consolation since her passing is that she's not around to say, "I told you you'd enjoy crafting one day!"
media.tenor.com
January 5, 2025 at 2:37 AM
I mentioned recently that since I became a parent of twins, I no longer have any hobbies; I don't have the time, energy, or brain power for my previous interests.
I then received 2 beginner crocheting kits and 2 embroidery kits for Hanukkah.
I'm going to document my "new hobby" adventures here.
I then received 2 beginner crocheting kits and 2 embroidery kits for Hanukkah.
I'm going to document my "new hobby" adventures here.
This is the first good news I've read all week. TW: describes Newtown tragedy.
“'The Onion is proud to acquire Infowars, and we look forward to continuing its storied tradition of scaring the site’s users with lies until they fork over their cold, hard cash...' said The Onion CEO Ben Collins."
“'The Onion is proud to acquire Infowars, and we look forward to continuing its storied tradition of scaring the site’s users with lies until they fork over their cold, hard cash...' said The Onion CEO Ben Collins."
The Onion has won the bid for Infowars’ assets | CNN Business
Satirical news site The Onion won the auction to acquire conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’ Infowars, which was sold off as part of a defamation settlement after he falsely called the Sandy Hook Elementa...
www.cnn.com
November 14, 2024 at 3:53 PM
This is the first good news I've read all week. TW: describes Newtown tragedy.
“'The Onion is proud to acquire Infowars, and we look forward to continuing its storied tradition of scaring the site’s users with lies until they fork over their cold, hard cash...' said The Onion CEO Ben Collins."
“'The Onion is proud to acquire Infowars, and we look forward to continuing its storied tradition of scaring the site’s users with lies until they fork over their cold, hard cash...' said The Onion CEO Ben Collins."
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I want to promise you all that no matter how big this site gets, I will NEVER sell out to the makers of Windex, the world’s leading brand of glass and hard-surface cleaners, known and trusted for over 50 years
November 11, 2024 at 9:38 PM
I want to promise you all that no matter how big this site gets, I will NEVER sell out to the makers of Windex, the world’s leading brand of glass and hard-surface cleaners, known and trusted for over 50 years
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In 1942, at the height of the Second World War, Alfred Eisenstaedt photographed sweethearts bidding each other farewell before the men depart for war, not knowing if they'd ever return. These candid shots give us a glimpse of what average Americans wore.
Let's look at the details. 🧵
Let's look at the details. 🧵
November 11, 2024 at 9:44 PM
In 1942, at the height of the Second World War, Alfred Eisenstaedt photographed sweethearts bidding each other farewell before the men depart for war, not knowing if they'd ever return. These candid shots give us a glimpse of what average Americans wore.
Let's look at the details. 🧵
Let's look at the details. 🧵
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New: What Cities Really Take When They Sweep Homeless Encampments
From birth certificates to loved ones’ ashes, these are just some of the belongings cities take when they clear homeless encampments.
From birth certificates to loved ones’ ashes, these are just some of the belongings cities take when they clear homeless encampments.
Swept Away: What Cities Really Take When They Sweep Homeless Encampments
People say having their possessions — from birth certificates to loved ones’ ashes — taken in “sweeps” traumatizes them, exacerbates health issues and undermines efforts to find housing and get or kee...
projects.propublica.org
October 29, 2024 at 12:31 PM
New: What Cities Really Take When They Sweep Homeless Encampments
From birth certificates to loved ones’ ashes, these are just some of the belongings cities take when they clear homeless encampments.
From birth certificates to loved ones’ ashes, these are just some of the belongings cities take when they clear homeless encampments.
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Hi folks. I'm new to BlueSky. I don't usually have much to say in spaces like this - by the time I'm done with work and parenting, I'm not usually generating ideas worth sharing.
But I love reading your thoughts, seeing your art, hearing about your day.
Book and follow recs welcome in comments!
But I love reading your thoughts, seeing your art, hearing about your day.
Book and follow recs welcome in comments!
November 8, 2024 at 1:11 PM
Hi folks. I'm new to BlueSky. I don't usually have much to say in spaces like this - by the time I'm done with work and parenting, I'm not usually generating ideas worth sharing.
But I love reading your thoughts, seeing your art, hearing about your day.
Book and follow recs welcome in comments!
But I love reading your thoughts, seeing your art, hearing about your day.
Book and follow recs welcome in comments!