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@425suzanne.bsky.social
tabletop games + app games + pie + AsAm Adoptee + She/Her = ruining games one skeet at a time. hates puns - but in a fun way. @saltandsass.bsky.social. i keep 3 things: secrets, promises, and grudges.
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@425suzanne.bsky.social
· Jan 19
Sounds like a new wave of folks are giving Bsky a try. Welcome!
For #BoardGame fans I have two "Starter Packs" to help you find accounts... you can do a fast "follow all" or just scroll the pack and select accounts.
Official Board Game Publisher Accounts: go.bsky.app/DSNtxDE
For #BoardGame fans I have two "Starter Packs" to help you find accounts... you can do a fast "follow all" or just scroll the pack and select accounts.
Official Board Game Publisher Accounts: go.bsky.app/DSNtxDE
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I'm boosting myself to say this:
You're going to see people On Here tell you calling electeds doesn't matter. That's not true.
Some are bots. Some are people who like being contrary to be edgy.
But calling moves the needle, especially against a blatantly illegal act by Trump and Co. ACT.
You're going to see people On Here tell you calling electeds doesn't matter. That's not true.
Some are bots. Some are people who like being contrary to be edgy.
But calling moves the needle, especially against a blatantly illegal act by Trump and Co. ACT.
Candid answer - as someone who handled constituent affairs calls for years - while they’re not checking the phone right now, the urgency of the moment is important.
Show them you care enough to make the weekend call, and be counted that way. Staffers will clock and report this upstream.
Show them you care enough to make the weekend call, and be counted that way. Staffers will clock and report this upstream.
Is there actually a benefit to leaving a VM now vs getting a staffer on Monday? Can do both but just curious
January 3, 2026 at 10:48 PM
I'm boosting myself to say this:
You're going to see people On Here tell you calling electeds doesn't matter. That's not true.
Some are bots. Some are people who like being contrary to be edgy.
But calling moves the needle, especially against a blatantly illegal act by Trump and Co. ACT.
You're going to see people On Here tell you calling electeds doesn't matter. That's not true.
Some are bots. Some are people who like being contrary to be edgy.
But calling moves the needle, especially against a blatantly illegal act by Trump and Co. ACT.
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matthew did a thread on why, when you call your representatives & senators, you can make life easier for yourself
your message does NOT have to be elaborate or detailed or polished
your message does NOT have to be elaborate or detailed or polished
(i've just done this a lot — i used to really try to insist on people using much more precise wording, until one day, as I was leaving a podium, a kind MoC pulled me aside and was like "you're making it too complicated, we don't track that level of detail from those calls")
January 3, 2026 at 5:48 PM
matthew did a thread on why, when you call your representatives & senators, you can make life easier for yourself
your message does NOT have to be elaborate or detailed or polished
your message does NOT have to be elaborate or detailed or polished
As so many of us are… I’m furious and scared and exhausted. It may feel pointless… but call your reps. CALL. you can email too but the call is more important.
@5calls.org will get you the phone numbers AND and has an easy script on what to say.
5calls.org
@5calls.org will get you the phone numbers AND and has an easy script on what to say.
5calls.org
5 Calls
Spend 5 minutes. Make 5 calls. Make your voice heard.
5calls.org
January 3, 2026 at 3:59 PM
As so many of us are… I’m furious and scared and exhausted. It may feel pointless… but call your reps. CALL. you can email too but the call is more important.
@5calls.org will get you the phone numbers AND and has an easy script on what to say.
5calls.org
@5calls.org will get you the phone numbers AND and has an easy script on what to say.
5calls.org
The speech is wonderful.
But what really hits me is the audience pan at 0:46.
What a gorgeous crowd that feels like you're really seeing the essence of the city and the potential being spoken to here.
But what really hits me is the audience pan at 0:46.
What a gorgeous crowd that feels like you're really seeing the essence of the city and the potential being spoken to here.
This is not a hard message.
Localize it.
Embrace it.
Win.
Localize it.
Embrace it.
Win.
January 1, 2026 at 8:10 PM
The speech is wonderful.
But what really hits me is the audience pan at 0:46.
What a gorgeous crowd that feels like you're really seeing the essence of the city and the potential being spoken to here.
But what really hits me is the audience pan at 0:46.
What a gorgeous crowd that feels like you're really seeing the essence of the city and the potential being spoken to here.
Seattle area small biz folks… I need a new CPA/tax preparer. If you have one you love, lemme know!
December 30, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Seattle area small biz folks… I need a new CPA/tax preparer. If you have one you love, lemme know!
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Bardot's death is a good reminder to everyone to google celebs before posting your praise.
December 28, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Bardot's death is a good reminder to everyone to google celebs before posting your praise.
As a massive Taskmaster fan, it’s great to see this side of Munya speaking important truths.
One of our favourite clips from 2025.
🔥 In case you missed it...Munya nailed it on Newsnight. 🔥
The root of Britain's problems is inequality, not immigration. And the only minority responsible are the greedy, selfish super-rich.
#TaxTheSuperRich #WealthTaxNow
🔥 In case you missed it...Munya nailed it on Newsnight. 🔥
The root of Britain's problems is inequality, not immigration. And the only minority responsible are the greedy, selfish super-rich.
#TaxTheSuperRich #WealthTaxNow
December 28, 2025 at 2:41 PM
As a massive Taskmaster fan, it’s great to see this side of Munya speaking important truths.
For folks who wanted to pick up a skein of this delightful yarn (seriously - SO soft) the wonderful dyer (whimsicalwoodyarn.bsky.social) is putting a new run up for pre-order.
(I might have to pick up a skein or two of the new grey-based one myself... 🤔)
(I might have to pick up a skein or two of the new grey-based one myself... 🤔)
December 24, 2025 at 4:46 PM
For folks who wanted to pick up a skein of this delightful yarn (seriously - SO soft) the wonderful dyer (whimsicalwoodyarn.bsky.social) is putting a new run up for pre-order.
(I might have to pick up a skein or two of the new grey-based one myself... 🤔)
(I might have to pick up a skein or two of the new grey-based one myself... 🤔)
EGGNOG PIE AT GAME NIGHT TONIGHT. Hashtag blessed.
To quote my 13yo... LET'S GOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
To quote my 13yo... LET'S GOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
![Slack message screenshot from a friend (with name redacted)...
I'm going to spoil that [partner name redacted] is bringing eggnog pie tonight. It does have a couple tablespoons of rum, but plenty to share.
And my reactions are just a bunch of :open_mouth: emojis](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:brisek4ftiedvvfbdugzn2od/bafkreieb4vdjjjv2bq5syx4yp376gsqgultx63ogbljxs7hnx4vkonw2oi@jpeg)
December 23, 2025 at 5:49 PM
EGGNOG PIE AT GAME NIGHT TONIGHT. Hashtag blessed.
To quote my 13yo... LET'S GOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
To quote my 13yo... LET'S GOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
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Betty Reid Soskin, who served as the country's oldest National Park Service ranger, has died at the age of 104.
Soskin’s family announced her death on Facebook, saying she died peacefully at her home in Richmond, California.
“She led a fully packed life and was ready to leave," the statement read.
Soskin’s family announced her death on Facebook, saying she died peacefully at her home in Richmond, California.
“She led a fully packed life and was ready to leave," the statement read.
December 22, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Betty Reid Soskin, who served as the country's oldest National Park Service ranger, has died at the age of 104.
Soskin’s family announced her death on Facebook, saying she died peacefully at her home in Richmond, California.
“She led a fully packed life and was ready to leave," the statement read.
Soskin’s family announced her death on Facebook, saying she died peacefully at her home in Richmond, California.
“She led a fully packed life and was ready to leave," the statement read.
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Xmas = Christmas
Exmas= When you’re back home for the holidays, and you run into your ex and decide to take the high road by telling them they look good
Exmas= When you’re back home for the holidays, and you run into your ex and decide to take the high road by telling them they look good
December 22, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Xmas = Christmas
Exmas= When you’re back home for the holidays, and you run into your ex and decide to take the high road by telling them they look good
Exmas= When you’re back home for the holidays, and you run into your ex and decide to take the high road by telling them they look good
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Tonight’s dumb napkin cartoon…
December 22, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Tonight’s dumb napkin cartoon…
I get people's schadenfreude in seeing a turd get stomped.
But Paul got a +$90 MILLION dollar payday for getting his ass kicked on TV. So he's laughing his broken jaw all the way to the bank. 🙃
But Paul got a +$90 MILLION dollar payday for getting his ass kicked on TV. So he's laughing his broken jaw all the way to the bank. 🙃
December 21, 2025 at 3:14 PM
I get people's schadenfreude in seeing a turd get stomped.
But Paul got a +$90 MILLION dollar payday for getting his ass kicked on TV. So he's laughing his broken jaw all the way to the bank. 🙃
But Paul got a +$90 MILLION dollar payday for getting his ass kicked on TV. So he's laughing his broken jaw all the way to the bank. 🙃
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It’s the “season of love and giving”…but this year, doesn’t it seem more like a “season of fear and taking”? Like many of you, I’ve been saddened by the human impact of draconian government budget cuts and how angry many housed Americans are at unhoused Americans.
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December 21, 2025 at 2:51 AM
It’s the “season of love and giving”…but this year, doesn’t it seem more like a “season of fear and taking”? Like many of you, I’ve been saddened by the human impact of draconian government budget cuts and how angry many housed Americans are at unhoused Americans.
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I think I'm literally just 1 card short for my Airbender Cube. 🫠
(Cube = 360 single cards you select and then mix up into random "packs" that you use to draft and play w/ up to 8 people.)
(Cube = 360 single cards you select and then mix up into random "packs" that you use to draft and play w/ up to 8 people.)
December 20, 2025 at 3:37 PM
I think I'm literally just 1 card short for my Airbender Cube. 🫠
(Cube = 360 single cards you select and then mix up into random "packs" that you use to draft and play w/ up to 8 people.)
(Cube = 360 single cards you select and then mix up into random "packs" that you use to draft and play w/ up to 8 people.)
One of my favorite #BoardGame prototype art stories is when I got to try an early edition of Edge of Darkness by John D. Clair. The card art was... spirited but looked amateurish. But it was distinct, had charm, and was fun.
Turns out, they used John's childhood drawings for the proto. Lovely.💙
Turns out, they used John's childhood drawings for the proto. Lovely.💙
Game designers who "can't draw" but want art for prototypes... beyond the wealth of public domain stuff available (there's lots) there are artists who make stuff that's VERY affordable and Itch has a ton on sale right now. #NoGenAI
itch.io/game-assets/...
itch.io/game-assets/...
December 19, 2025 at 3:14 PM
One of my favorite #BoardGame prototype art stories is when I got to try an early edition of Edge of Darkness by John D. Clair. The card art was... spirited but looked amateurish. But it was distinct, had charm, and was fun.
Turns out, they used John's childhood drawings for the proto. Lovely.💙
Turns out, they used John's childhood drawings for the proto. Lovely.💙
Game designers who "can't draw" but want art for prototypes... beyond the wealth of public domain stuff available (there's lots) there are artists who make stuff that's VERY affordable and Itch has a ton on sale right now. #NoGenAI
itch.io/game-assets/...
itch.io/game-assets/...
December 19, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Game designers who "can't draw" but want art for prototypes... beyond the wealth of public domain stuff available (there's lots) there are artists who make stuff that's VERY affordable and Itch has a ton on sale right now. #NoGenAI
itch.io/game-assets/...
itch.io/game-assets/...
I'd rather just be posting about board games and crafts and pie.
But I have to spend time figuring out contingencies for if my country tries to strip me of my citizenship and deport me so that's what tops my mind on the regular now. 🤷♀️
We all deserve better than this. Damnit.
But I have to spend time figuring out contingencies for if my country tries to strip me of my citizenship and deport me so that's what tops my mind on the regular now. 🤷♀️
We all deserve better than this. Damnit.
December 19, 2025 at 2:44 PM
I'd rather just be posting about board games and crafts and pie.
But I have to spend time figuring out contingencies for if my country tries to strip me of my citizenship and deport me so that's what tops my mind on the regular now. 🤷♀️
We all deserve better than this. Damnit.
But I have to spend time figuring out contingencies for if my country tries to strip me of my citizenship and deport me so that's what tops my mind on the regular now. 🤷♀️
We all deserve better than this. Damnit.
Every inter-country adoptee is a naturalized citizen*.
We are brought over as infants/children, live our entire lives as citizens, endure endless othering and disassociation, lack cultural/systemic support, and face this now.
* (whose adoptive parents did the paperwork)
We are brought over as infants/children, live our entire lives as citizens, endure endless othering and disassociation, lack cultural/systemic support, and face this now.
* (whose adoptive parents did the paperwork)
December 19, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Every inter-country adoptee is a naturalized citizen*.
We are brought over as infants/children, live our entire lives as citizens, endure endless othering and disassociation, lack cultural/systemic support, and face this now.
* (whose adoptive parents did the paperwork)
We are brought over as infants/children, live our entire lives as citizens, endure endless othering and disassociation, lack cultural/systemic support, and face this now.
* (whose adoptive parents did the paperwork)
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I just approved the final in game illustration for Lodge. We busted our ass on this. Gameplay rules and the art looks sick. @kickstarter.com here we come!
@pickpocket.games @peterlmcpherson.bsky.social
#boardgames #tabletopgames #kickstarter
@pickpocket.games @peterlmcpherson.bsky.social
#boardgames #tabletopgames #kickstarter
December 17, 2025 at 9:53 PM
I just approved the final in game illustration for Lodge. We busted our ass on this. Gameplay rules and the art looks sick. @kickstarter.com here we come!
@pickpocket.games @peterlmcpherson.bsky.social
#boardgames #tabletopgames #kickstarter
@pickpocket.games @peterlmcpherson.bsky.social
#boardgames #tabletopgames #kickstarter
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"Meritocracy" has always been a ridiculous concept, and in the creative fields it's functionally useless.
December 18, 2025 at 12:14 AM
"Meritocracy" has always been a ridiculous concept, and in the creative fields it's functionally useless.
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Hey Bluesky👋,
I am 3D animator in the film world, but my heart kept pulling me toward a small, very personal game idea.
So I started making a game where you draw your own fish -> you feed them, watch them grow & make friends, & maybe one day, one of them turns golden 🐟✨
#TeaseYaGame #Illustration
I am 3D animator in the film world, but my heart kept pulling me toward a small, very personal game idea.
So I started making a game where you draw your own fish -> you feed them, watch them grow & make friends, & maybe one day, one of them turns golden 🐟✨
#TeaseYaGame #Illustration
December 16, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Hey Bluesky👋,
I am 3D animator in the film world, but my heart kept pulling me toward a small, very personal game idea.
So I started making a game where you draw your own fish -> you feed them, watch them grow & make friends, & maybe one day, one of them turns golden 🐟✨
#TeaseYaGame #Illustration
I am 3D animator in the film world, but my heart kept pulling me toward a small, very personal game idea.
So I started making a game where you draw your own fish -> you feed them, watch them grow & make friends, & maybe one day, one of them turns golden 🐟✨
#TeaseYaGame #Illustration
It was a good @puzzmo.com day for me. I love Pile-Up Poker sooooooo much.
December 15, 2025 at 6:06 PM
It was a good @puzzmo.com day for me. I love Pile-Up Poker sooooooo much.