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Brad Sytsma
@syts-writes.bsky.social
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Playwright, Actor, Novelist
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This week at The Party, our community of care for folks working in tech, we held out first campfire! Based on the topic of the month, tiny acts of rebellion, we told stories, journaled, and reflected on what it means to us.

Here's what we learned ⬇️

#workingintech #techforgood #techlife
July 24, 2025 at 7:40 PM
I was on the tv! Come see our play! www.woodtv.com/eightwest/ex...
Experience Shakespeare’s comedies at Circle Theatre
Experience Shakespeare’s comedies at Circle Theatre (sponsored)
www.woodtv.com
May 29, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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What do a vampire, a criminal bear, and an aggressive butterfly have in common? Find out May 23rd at 12pm ET!

This is for anyone who loves games, stories, or fun chaos. If you work in tech, you’ll also discover some new ways to up your soft skills!
tinyurl.com/unheardofgames
April 23, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Since the Covid lockdown, my work in #theatre has been sporadic at best. Now I’m jumping back in with both feet, directing O My God by Anat Gov for Jewish Theatre Grand Rapids, followed by performing in Complete Works of Shakespeare [Abridged] with Grand Rapids Circle Theatre.

My heart is full.
March 17, 2025 at 11:33 PM
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‘You Can’t Let This Happen,’ Says Fundraising Email From Sitting U.S. Congressperson
February 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM
This HuMindWise workshop looks out of this world 👀🚀🪐✨
Hi! 👋 Sneak peek of something I’m working on: a workshop that starts in the office and ends in the stars. Part of a bigger journey to bring peace, joy, & balance to work by setting clear goals and developing the skills to make it happen. ✨

#WorkplaceWellbeing #SoftSkills #Miro
January 29, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Soared past my 500 word goal for the day, pushing this project north of 5k. Early days, but progress is progress. #amwriting
January 28, 2025 at 4:49 AM
Football was the primary reason I used Twitter before it went to hell. #NFL
January 27, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Hoping Declan Doyle turns out to be #ChicagoBears’ very own Nathan Shelley. The staff’s coming together. In Ben we trust.
#nfl #beardown
a man with a mustache says " smells like potential " in a locker room
ALT: a man with a mustache says " smells like potential " in a locker room
media.tenor.com
January 27, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Offseason keeps getting better #chicagobears #beardown 🐻⬇️
Schefter: Bears to hire Antwaan Randle El as WR coach, assistant HC.
January 25, 2025 at 6:38 AM
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One thing about me is that I will fight Nazis until I’m six feet in the ground.
January 24, 2025 at 1:24 AM
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Thou shalt accept that DEI didn't hold your career back -- you're just mid, bro.
January 23, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Interior Chinatown better get a second season.
January 23, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Deleted Instagram. Facebook is next.
a picture of a ladder that says mnf on the top
Alt: a guillotine blade dropping
media.tenor.com
January 23, 2025 at 4:07 AM
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Reminder that Amazon, Meta, Apple, and Google are each facing federal antitrust lawsuits.

They each gave cash hand over fist to Trump’s inaugural fund, which raked in a record $250 million.

When I say money in politics corrupts our system, this is what I’m talking about.
Donald Trump's inauguration sets fundraising record: $250 million and counting. Who are the top donors?
Donald Trump inauguration: US President-elect Donald Trump brought in record-breaking $250 million for inaugural fundraising. Apple, Meta, Google, Amazon, Microsoft and other top tech companies in…
economictimes.indiatimes.com
January 21, 2025 at 6:30 PM
This season sucked. But the Chicago Bears hiring Ben Johnson as the new HC is bringing that offseason hopium. 🐻⬇️
#chicagobears #bearsfootball #beardown
a man wearing a helmet is standing next to another man in a field .
ALT: a man wearing a helmet is standing next to another man in a field .
media.tenor.com
January 20, 2025 at 8:50 PM
If someone had told me Mozart in the Jungle was just symphonic Slings and Arrows with less ghosts, I would have watched it sooner.
January 15, 2025 at 7:08 AM