Amelia Ray
@thermoray.bsky.social
Chemist, teacher, crafter, animal-lover, craft beer enjoyer, board game enthusiast
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As we mourn Rob Reiner, don’t skip this: he was, pretty much, personally responsible for overturning California’s Prop 8 banning same sex marriage.
www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/bus...
www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/bus...
How Rob Reiner became anti-Prop. 8 kingpin
Rob Reiner reflects on the critical role he played in getting California's gay marriage ban overturned.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
December 15, 2025 at 1:37 PM
As we mourn Rob Reiner, don’t skip this: he was, pretty much, personally responsible for overturning California’s Prop 8 banning same sex marriage.
www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/bus...
www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/bus...
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If you’ve never thought about whether you’d use your body in an attempt to protect children who aren’t yours,
now’s a good time to stop talking and listen.
now’s a good time to stop talking and listen.
December 15, 2025 at 1:35 AM
If you’ve never thought about whether you’d use your body in an attempt to protect children who aren’t yours,
now’s a good time to stop talking and listen.
now’s a good time to stop talking and listen.
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I'm actually gleeful when I see grammatical quirks in lab reports because then I know at least it's original writing. #ContentIsWhatMatters
December 15, 2025 at 12:14 AM
I'm actually gleeful when I see grammatical quirks in lab reports because then I know at least it's original writing. #ContentIsWhatMatters
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I have screamed about this a lot in the past but in short, my take is that Branagh’s masculinity is too fragile to play the Poirot we see on the page. he has to make him an action hero who fucks. meanwhile David Suchet, A REAL MAN, commits to the fussy rotund ace-coded sirop de cassis stan we love
December 14, 2025 at 9:59 PM
I have screamed about this a lot in the past but in short, my take is that Branagh’s masculinity is too fragile to play the Poirot we see on the page. he has to make him an action hero who fucks. meanwhile David Suchet, A REAL MAN, commits to the fussy rotund ace-coded sirop de cassis stan we love
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HOW DARE YOU QUESTION OUR VICTORY UNITS
(Also I don't know how to break it to you but most actual scientists here in the US *also* use Victory Units in their daily lives and use the Socialist Units for professional work)
ALL HAIL THE VICTORY UNITS
(Also I don't know how to break it to you but most actual scientists here in the US *also* use Victory Units in their daily lives and use the Socialist Units for professional work)
ALL HAIL THE VICTORY UNITS
As a *science* fiction writer (amonst many talents 😀) why, oh why, do you present the weather forecast in Fahrenheit?!? Let's get real and stick to SI units .... Centigrade rules! (everywhere but USA)
December 14, 2025 at 7:18 PM
HOW DARE YOU QUESTION OUR VICTORY UNITS
(Also I don't know how to break it to you but most actual scientists here in the US *also* use Victory Units in their daily lives and use the Socialist Units for professional work)
ALL HAIL THE VICTORY UNITS
(Also I don't know how to break it to you but most actual scientists here in the US *also* use Victory Units in their daily lives and use the Socialist Units for professional work)
ALL HAIL THE VICTORY UNITS
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Jesus fucking Christ, America. We are a shithole country with a shithole president and a shithole congress that does nothing to stop this entirely preventable violence. Fuck your guns and fuck you.
so far tonight msnbc has interviewed two students from brown university that are also survivors of separate high school shootings.
insanity.
insanity.
December 14, 2025 at 5:18 AM
Jesus fucking Christ, America. We are a shithole country with a shithole president and a shithole congress that does nothing to stop this entirely preventable violence. Fuck your guns and fuck you.
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Bluesky pals! I have a sci-fi graphic novel called DRIVE, & it's my favorite thing I've ever done! If you need a long, escapist read at the moment the entire thing is free to read, here: drivecomic.com
(THIS PAGE: 30 Shots)
(THIS PAGE: 30 Shots)
December 11, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Bluesky pals! I have a sci-fi graphic novel called DRIVE, & it's my favorite thing I've ever done! If you need a long, escapist read at the moment the entire thing is free to read, here: drivecomic.com
(THIS PAGE: 30 Shots)
(THIS PAGE: 30 Shots)
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AS A PROFESSOR, I AM ASKING
HOW ARE OUR STUDENTS SUPPOSED TO LEARN IN THESE CONDITIONS?
HOW ARE THEY SUPPOSED TO GO TO SCHOOL AND TAKE EXAMS KNOWING SOMEONE MIGHT JUST SHOW UP WITH AN EASY TO ACQUIRE AUTOMATIC WEAPON?
HOW??????????
HOW ARE OUR STUDENTS SUPPOSED TO LEARN IN THESE CONDITIONS?
HOW ARE THEY SUPPOSED TO GO TO SCHOOL AND TAKE EXAMS KNOWING SOMEONE MIGHT JUST SHOW UP WITH AN EASY TO ACQUIRE AUTOMATIC WEAPON?
HOW??????????
Longer statement from Brown University:
"We are very sorry to share that we have confirmed reports of multiple shooting victims, but we are not able to share their condition. They have been transported to local hospitals."
"We are very sorry to share that we have confirmed reports of multiple shooting victims, but we are not able to share their condition. They have been transported to local hospitals."
December 13, 2025 at 11:23 PM
AS A PROFESSOR, I AM ASKING
HOW ARE OUR STUDENTS SUPPOSED TO LEARN IN THESE CONDITIONS?
HOW ARE THEY SUPPOSED TO GO TO SCHOOL AND TAKE EXAMS KNOWING SOMEONE MIGHT JUST SHOW UP WITH AN EASY TO ACQUIRE AUTOMATIC WEAPON?
HOW??????????
HOW ARE OUR STUDENTS SUPPOSED TO LEARN IN THESE CONDITIONS?
HOW ARE THEY SUPPOSED TO GO TO SCHOOL AND TAKE EXAMS KNOWING SOMEONE MIGHT JUST SHOW UP WITH AN EASY TO ACQUIRE AUTOMATIC WEAPON?
HOW??????????
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Each semester I go in my classroom and I try to figure out what we would use to block the doors, if it would be safe to crawl out the windows, where we could hide if there was a mass shooter in campus. It’s such an indictment of this country how we have normalized these preventable tragedies.
December 13, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Each semester I go in my classroom and I try to figure out what we would use to block the doors, if it would be safe to crawl out the windows, where we could hide if there was a mass shooter in campus. It’s such an indictment of this country how we have normalized these preventable tragedies.
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Chibi ver. Of my Dungeons and Friendship designs. 👀
Reminder these are available as stickers on my store www.etsy.com/shop/Twinkie...
Reminder these are available as stickers on my store www.etsy.com/shop/Twinkie...
December 13, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Chibi ver. Of my Dungeons and Friendship designs. 👀
Reminder these are available as stickers on my store www.etsy.com/shop/Twinkie...
Reminder these are available as stickers on my store www.etsy.com/shop/Twinkie...
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i like these home details designed for pets
IG meredithsterninteriors
IG meredithsterninteriors
December 11, 2025 at 7:31 AM
i like these home details designed for pets
IG meredithsterninteriors
IG meredithsterninteriors
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Repost if you're tired
December 10, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Repost if you're tired
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So we're basically wiping out 250 years of science, education, and progress for a man-baby in a diaper who is the living embodiment of the Dunning Kruger effect.
Yay.
Yay.
December 10, 2025 at 5:47 PM
So we're basically wiping out 250 years of science, education, and progress for a man-baby in a diaper who is the living embodiment of the Dunning Kruger effect.
Yay.
Yay.
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just learned we won an award for our blog post about Tom Holland and stormwater management.
remember, when you see an article about stormwater management, you repost it. i don’t make the rules.
remember, when you see an article about stormwater management, you repost it. i don’t make the rules.
What Tom Holland’s historic lip-sync showcase taught us about stormwater management
Grab your umbrella and your tights.
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November 19, 2025 at 12:22 AM
just learned we won an award for our blog post about Tom Holland and stormwater management.
remember, when you see an article about stormwater management, you repost it. i don’t make the rules.
remember, when you see an article about stormwater management, you repost it. i don’t make the rules.
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No lawmaker in Congress should be able to buy, own, and sell individual stocks. Period. Let's make Congressional stock trading illegal.
November 19, 2025 at 4:01 PM
No lawmaker in Congress should be able to buy, own, and sell individual stocks. Period. Let's make Congressional stock trading illegal.
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Told you she was (and is) the most important SF/F writer of our generation
✨ Please join SFWA in celebrating the announcement of our latest Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award: N. K. Jemisin. ✨
Learn more here about @nkjemisin.bsky.social, the Grand Master Award, and how the work goes on after the accolades for all we've already done:
www.sfwa.org/2025/11/16/p...
Learn more here about @nkjemisin.bsky.social, the Grand Master Award, and how the work goes on after the accolades for all we've already done:
www.sfwa.org/2025/11/16/p...
November 16, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Told you she was (and is) the most important SF/F writer of our generation
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2 years ago I was ignoring my body telling me something was wrong for months & I finally fell down & broke toes in both feet.
Days later I lost my ability to walk as my nervous system tried to eject itself from my legs.
Took me a year to walk again & I’m still bad at it.
Listen. To. Your. Body.
Days later I lost my ability to walk as my nervous system tried to eject itself from my legs.
Took me a year to walk again & I’m still bad at it.
Listen. To. Your. Body.
November 5, 2025 at 1:42 PM
2 years ago I was ignoring my body telling me something was wrong for months & I finally fell down & broke toes in both feet.
Days later I lost my ability to walk as my nervous system tried to eject itself from my legs.
Took me a year to walk again & I’m still bad at it.
Listen. To. Your. Body.
Days later I lost my ability to walk as my nervous system tried to eject itself from my legs.
Took me a year to walk again & I’m still bad at it.
Listen. To. Your. Body.
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Stop scrolling and go to bed! But first look at the comedy wildlife photo finalists from this year www.comedywildlifephoto.com/gallery/fina...
These images are for viewing only and must not be copied :: Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards - Conservation through Competition
www.comedywildlifephoto.com
October 26, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Stop scrolling and go to bed! But first look at the comedy wildlife photo finalists from this year www.comedywildlifephoto.com/gallery/fina...
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October 17, 2025 at 11:18 PM
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"To be a Republican in 2025 represents a clear public confession that you either don't know the difference between good and evil and you're so morally empty that you can't be bothered to begin to try, or that you do know the difference, and you prefer evil." Great essay from @juliusgoat.bsky.social
The Crime of Human Virtue
Sometimes it really is as simple as good vs. evil. This is one of those times. Human virtue is our great crime against the fascist project; it's also our great weapon against it.
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October 12, 2025 at 11:37 PM
"To be a Republican in 2025 represents a clear public confession that you either don't know the difference between good and evil and you're so morally empty that you can't be bothered to begin to try, or that you do know the difference, and you prefer evil." Great essay from @juliusgoat.bsky.social
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They're literally installing Racism Dial bsky.app/profile/numb...
October 11, 2025 at 12:10 PM
They're literally installing Racism Dial bsky.app/profile/numb...
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hi consumer-facing “A.i.” is a tool for racist, fascist propaganda - ban it from you lives!
They're literally installing Racism Dial bsky.app/profile/numb...
vox populi
October 11, 2025 at 12:22 PM
hi consumer-facing “A.i.” is a tool for racist, fascist propaganda - ban it from you lives!
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I’d add a note that it is perfectly fine to buy the flytraps in little pots with plastic lids sold in places like Home Depot. Those are propagated via tissue culture and are great for learning to cultivate carnivorous plants.
And if you see a poacher, aim your kick a little higher than the shins.
And if you see a poacher, aim your kick a little higher than the shins.
October 10, 2025 at 9:57 PM
I’d add a note that it is perfectly fine to buy the flytraps in little pots with plastic lids sold in places like Home Depot. Those are propagated via tissue culture and are great for learning to cultivate carnivorous plants.
And if you see a poacher, aim your kick a little higher than the shins.
And if you see a poacher, aim your kick a little higher than the shins.