azteclady
@azteclady.bsky.social
I read, I craft, I rabblerouse, I don't blindly follow back. I block with abandon.
I don't look like Rita Hayworth.
I blog at https://herhandsmyhands.wordpress.com/
She/her, cis.
I don't look like Rita Hayworth.
I blog at https://herhandsmyhands.wordpress.com/
She/her, cis.
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An Act of Foul Play, by T.E. Kinsey
As the world continues to go to hell, I keep reaching for comfort reads that are also generally undemanding. (It doesn’t help that I’m struggling to write my TBR Challenge review for th…
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28.- I read T.E. Kinsey's #AnActOfFoulPlay, the ninth novel in the #LadyHardcastle series of #HistoricalCozyMystery books.
#2025Reading #RomBkBlog
#2025Reading #RomBkBlog
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Historical Romance Review: Emily Sullivan’s Is This Real or Just Pretend?
If your resolution is to read more historical romance, a good beginning is Sullivan's late Victorian histrom, Is This Real or Just Pretend? (heroine is one of three sisters introduced in Duchess Material, but stands alone).…
If your resolution is to read more historical romance, a good beginning is Sullivan's late Victorian histrom, Is This Real or Just Pretend? (heroine is one of three sisters introduced in Duchess Material, but stands alone).…
Historical Romance Review: Emily Sullivan’s Is This Real or Just Pretend?
If your resolution is to read more historical romance, a good beginning is Sullivan's late Victorian histrom, Is This Real or Just Pretend? (heroine is one of three sisters introduced in Duchess Material, but stands alone). Sullivan writes well, researches loosely but meticulously, and is sensitive to the genre's conventions. With the romance-drivel "out there," and not reading as much of the genre as I used to, I'm happy to say I thoroughly enjoyed…
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January 1, 2026 at 10:17 PM
Historical Romance Review: Emily Sullivan’s Is This Real or Just Pretend?
If your resolution is to read more historical romance, a good beginning is Sullivan's late Victorian histrom, Is This Real or Just Pretend? (heroine is one of three sisters introduced in Duchess Material, but stands alone).…
If your resolution is to read more historical romance, a good beginning is Sullivan's late Victorian histrom, Is This Real or Just Pretend? (heroine is one of three sisters introduced in Duchess Material, but stands alone).…
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The natural-born-citizen clause is, in 2026, a barrier to this man becoming president, but doesn't stop Russia from meddling in our elections 🙃
January 1, 2026 at 8:10 PM
The natural-born-citizen clause is, in 2026, a barrier to this man becoming president, but doesn't stop Russia from meddling in our elections 🙃
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“We may not slways succeed but never will we be accused of lacking the courage to try.”
These words should ring out in the ears of the politicians who keep telling us that failure is inevitable, as they ceded our futures to fascism.
And ya know, just a great aspirational mantra no matter where.
These words should ring out in the ears of the politicians who keep telling us that failure is inevitable, as they ceded our futures to fascism.
And ya know, just a great aspirational mantra no matter where.
Mamdani: I have been told that this is the occasion to reset expectations, that I should use this opportunity to encourage the people of New York to ask for little and expect even less. I will do no such thing. The only expectation I seek to reset is that of small expectations.
January 1, 2026 at 8:16 PM
“We may not slways succeed but never will we be accused of lacking the courage to try.”
These words should ring out in the ears of the politicians who keep telling us that failure is inevitable, as they ceded our futures to fascism.
And ya know, just a great aspirational mantra no matter where.
These words should ring out in the ears of the politicians who keep telling us that failure is inevitable, as they ceded our futures to fascism.
And ya know, just a great aspirational mantra no matter where.
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Mamdani: "While only action can change minds, I promise you this: If you are a New Yorker, I am your mayor. Regardless of whether we agree I will protect you, celebrate with you, mourn along side you, and not for a second hide from you."
January 1, 2026 at 7:47 PM
Mamdani: "While only action can change minds, I promise you this: If you are a New Yorker, I am your mayor. Regardless of whether we agree I will protect you, celebrate with you, mourn along side you, and not for a second hide from you."
Okay, I will preface this with the GIGANTIC disclaimer that I promise I know how this looks, and I *swear* this is not personally motivated: If you have an old #LiveJournal account, and it has things you still care about in it, download it or import it to Dreamwidth SOON. Details:
January 1, 2026 at 7:50 PM
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Basically there’s a chance they’ll segregate the non-Russian LJ users into a separate area and then sell or junk that part of the service.
Okay, I will preface this with the GIGANTIC disclaimer that I promise I know how this looks, and I *swear* this is not personally motivated: If you have an old #LiveJournal account, and it has things you still care about in it, download it or import it to Dreamwidth SOON. Details:
January 1, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Basically there’s a chance they’ll segregate the non-Russian LJ users into a separate area and then sell or junk that part of the service.
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Yeah when I said we are going to have to learn to have tactical disagreements I didn’t mean “be ok with *organizations* using substack” which isn’t a tactical disagreement, it’s a political values disagreement
Also taking my views out of context is wildly inappropriate
Also taking my views out of context is wildly inappropriate
January 1, 2026 at 6:21 PM
Yeah when I said we are going to have to learn to have tactical disagreements I didn’t mean “be ok with *organizations* using substack” which isn’t a tactical disagreement, it’s a political values disagreement
Also taking my views out of context is wildly inappropriate
Also taking my views out of context is wildly inappropriate
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AOC: New York City has chosen the ambitious pursuit of universal childcare, affordable rents and housing and clean and dignified public transit for all. We have chosen that over the distractions of bigotry and the barbarism of extreme income inequality
January 1, 2026 at 6:47 PM
AOC: New York City has chosen the ambitious pursuit of universal childcare, affordable rents and housing and clean and dignified public transit for all. We have chosen that over the distractions of bigotry and the barbarism of extreme income inequality
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I'm re-re-posting this because it's such a good essay. "...writers should also never forget these two secrets of using LLMs to help your writing:
- First drafts are where the thinking begins.
- If you become dependent upon a tool, that tool can be taken away."
- First drafts are where the thinking begins.
- If you become dependent upon a tool, that tool can be taken away."
My thoughts on the current discussions in the SF/F genre over writers using generative AI (LLMs). In particular, I love the essays shared by @chuckwendig.bsky.social and @fozmeadows.bsky.social. 1/
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Genre Grapevine on Two Secrets about LLM Usage Every Writer Must Remember | Jason Sanford's Genre Grapevine
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January 1, 2026 at 5:45 PM
I'm re-re-posting this because it's such a good essay. "...writers should also never forget these two secrets of using LLMs to help your writing:
- First drafts are where the thinking begins.
- If you become dependent upon a tool, that tool can be taken away."
- First drafts are where the thinking begins.
- If you become dependent upon a tool, that tool can be taken away."
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Ah, we are back to Michelle Obama level nitpicking of clothing.
Meanwhile, this is what your shoes would cost via fair labor practices. But they would also not have designed obsolescence.
Meanwhile, this is what your shoes would cost via fair labor practices. But they would also not have designed obsolescence.
Classily styled, *well-made* leather boots will last a woman a lifetime, and this is not an foolishly extravagant item
New York Post looks normal
January 1, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Ah, we are back to Michelle Obama level nitpicking of clothing.
Meanwhile, this is what your shoes would cost via fair labor practices. But they would also not have designed obsolescence.
Meanwhile, this is what your shoes would cost via fair labor practices. But they would also not have designed obsolescence.
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Nice touch - the trans announcer from the subway (“Stand clear of the platform edge”) is doing the announcing
January 1, 2026 at 6:43 PM
Nice touch - the trans announcer from the subway (“Stand clear of the platform edge”) is doing the announcing
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Bernie Wagenblast, best known as the “please stand away from the closing doors” voice is the announcer for Mamdani’s inauguration.
January 1, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Bernie Wagenblast, best known as the “please stand away from the closing doors” voice is the announcer for Mamdani’s inauguration.
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good piece with an incidental insanely brutal takedown of klein
December 31, 2025 at 2:51 PM
good piece with an incidental insanely brutal takedown of klein
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Happy Public Domain Day, gang! Nancy Drew, The Shadow, Japanese superhero Golden Bat, and Betty Boop (dog version) have all just had their copyrights expire.
Go nuts!
Go nuts!
January 1, 2026 at 6:01 AM
Happy Public Domain Day, gang! Nancy Drew, The Shadow, Japanese superhero Golden Bat, and Betty Boop (dog version) have all just had their copyrights expire.
Go nuts!
Go nuts!
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I stg if a single one of you non-New Yorkers try and tell us New Yorkers that we’re not allowed to criticize or yell at Mamdani I’m gonna lose my entire shit at you.
Part of the reason we WANT people like him in office is we can tell him when he fucks up.
Part of the reason we WANT people like him in office is we can tell him when he fucks up.
I hate to break it to you but today is kind of the last day you get to love Mamdani unconditionally.
Tomorrow you gotta start holding him accountable.
Tomorrow you gotta start holding him accountable.
January 1, 2026 at 5:22 AM
I stg if a single one of you non-New Yorkers try and tell us New Yorkers that we’re not allowed to criticize or yell at Mamdani I’m gonna lose my entire shit at you.
Part of the reason we WANT people like him in office is we can tell him when he fucks up.
Part of the reason we WANT people like him in office is we can tell him when he fucks up.
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I hate to break it to you but today is kind of the last day you get to love Mamdani unconditionally.
Tomorrow you gotta start holding him accountable.
Tomorrow you gotta start holding him accountable.
January 1, 2026 at 5:18 AM
I hate to break it to you but today is kind of the last day you get to love Mamdani unconditionally.
Tomorrow you gotta start holding him accountable.
Tomorrow you gotta start holding him accountable.
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And under city hall, with master splinter watching, Zohran defeats Eric Adams, draining him of his power
January 1, 2026 at 5:00 AM
And under city hall, with master splinter watching, Zohran defeats Eric Adams, draining him of his power
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lol they got a live mic on Zohran already www.youtube.com/live/zj4hZVx...
LIVE: Zohran Mamdani swearing-in ceremony for New York City mayor
YouTube video by Associated Press
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January 1, 2026 at 4:59 AM
lol they got a live mic on Zohran already www.youtube.com/live/zj4hZVx...
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The literal ideology is predicated on the notion that strict hierarchies are good and natural, and gradations of humanity exist with women and children necessarily lesser. *There is nowhere else that can go but sexual abuse*
December 31, 2025 at 8:16 PM
The literal ideology is predicated on the notion that strict hierarchies are good and natural, and gradations of humanity exist with women and children necessarily lesser. *There is nowhere else that can go but sexual abuse*
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I am begging, I am fucking BEGGING Dems to make a thing out of this
It’s not a smear! It’s not a lie! It’s just the fucking truth! It’s a party of pedophiles and sexual predators!
It’s not a smear! It’s not a lie! It’s just the fucking truth! It’s a party of pedophiles and sexual predators!
The entire party and their supporters want unfettered access to kids genitals. It's more important to them than tax breaks. This isn't a joke post. They're using the full weight of the government to protect a cabal of pedophiles with the President right at the top. What else is there to say
i do find it a fascinating assumption rightwingers are making that they should be able to walk into any daycare center and observe random peoples children whenever they want
December 31, 2025 at 8:14 PM
I am begging, I am fucking BEGGING Dems to make a thing out of this
It’s not a smear! It’s not a lie! It’s just the fucking truth! It’s a party of pedophiles and sexual predators!
It’s not a smear! It’s not a lie! It’s just the fucking truth! It’s a party of pedophiles and sexual predators!
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I dislike 99% of sprayed edges because they lack imagination (and I'm cranky old lady) but I do love the ones that look like the publisher actually gave a damn. Behold the deluxe edition of Charlotte's Web that arrived in our vendor shipment at work today amzn.to/4qD07S2
January 1, 2026 at 3:45 AM
I dislike 99% of sprayed edges because they lack imagination (and I'm cranky old lady) but I do love the ones that look like the publisher actually gave a damn. Behold the deluxe edition of Charlotte's Web that arrived in our vendor shipment at work today amzn.to/4qD07S2
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“Part-owner Umi Hassan said she lived here right after 9/11 and didn’t feel as marginalized and fearful as she does today. She’s unable to sleep at night and carries her passport everywhere.
Tears running down her face, she asked, “What else can I do to be an American?””
Tears running down her face, she asked, “What else can I do to be an American?””
I went to all 10 of the daycares Nick Shirley featured in his viral video. I got inside 4 and found children. Lots of children: www.startribune.com/day-care-fra...
We went to some of the day cares Nick Shirley did. Here’s what we found.
Some of the 10 day cares the YouTube content creator blasted for having “no children” invited reporters in to see for themselves.
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January 1, 2026 at 2:20 AM
“Part-owner Umi Hassan said she lived here right after 9/11 and didn’t feel as marginalized and fearful as she does today. She’s unable to sleep at night and carries her passport everywhere.
Tears running down her face, she asked, “What else can I do to be an American?””
Tears running down her face, she asked, “What else can I do to be an American?””
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A friend from Australia sent me greetings from 2026. It's there waiting, and we can make it brighter.
Don't give up.
Don't give up.
January 1, 2026 at 2:01 AM
A friend from Australia sent me greetings from 2026. It's there waiting, and we can make it brighter.
Don't give up.
Don't give up.
January 1, 2026 at 1:58 AM