Brinstead
@brinstead.bsky.social
Spouse. Parent. Queer. Cat cat and pupper enthusiast. Enjoyer of combat robotics and sometimes I write a bit. Not all that and a bag of chips, more like some of that and a bag of slightly stale pretzels. They (preferred) / Any others (acceptable).
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I've been kinda numb today, in no small part because of the E-files revelations that this whole trans genocide was so that the friends of some billionaires were chasers.
I... I wrote about this for my scholarly book. I put so much effort into showing it.
I get how Sexton feels. Fucking fuck.
I... I wrote about this for my scholarly book. I put so much effort into showing it.
I get how Sexton feels. Fucking fuck.
February 1, 2026 at 10:54 PM
I've been kinda numb today, in no small part because of the E-files revelations that this whole trans genocide was so that the friends of some billionaires were chasers.
I... I wrote about this for my scholarly book. I put so much effort into showing it.
I get how Sexton feels. Fucking fuck.
I... I wrote about this for my scholarly book. I put so much effort into showing it.
I get how Sexton feels. Fucking fuck.
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*And by “stand-alone,” I mean yes it’s a spinoff from a series, but you can start fresh here without all the buy-in.
Anyway, what’s more important to consider is the content warning:
Anyway, what’s more important to consider is the content warning:
February 1, 2026 at 5:52 PM
*And by “stand-alone,” I mean yes it’s a spinoff from a series, but you can start fresh here without all the buy-in.
Anyway, what’s more important to consider is the content warning:
Anyway, what’s more important to consider is the content warning:
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I'm going to say a couple of things about Alex Pretti's handgun, that I don't think people who do not shoot will initially understand.
This photo was almost immediately distributed by the feds. I think that doing so was, for them and their attempt to whitewash the murder, a *huge* error.
This photo was almost immediately distributed by the feds. I think that doing so was, for them and their attempt to whitewash the murder, a *huge* error.
January 26, 2026 at 6:49 PM
I'm going to say a couple of things about Alex Pretti's handgun, that I don't think people who do not shoot will initially understand.
This photo was almost immediately distributed by the feds. I think that doing so was, for them and their attempt to whitewash the murder, a *huge* error.
This photo was almost immediately distributed by the feds. I think that doing so was, for them and their attempt to whitewash the murder, a *huge* error.
It’s so cold in my cubicle that I’m wearing a flannel shirt, my heavy winter jacket, and gloves…. And still shivering.
January 22, 2026 at 12:17 AM
It’s so cold in my cubicle that I’m wearing a flannel shirt, my heavy winter jacket, and gloves…. And still shivering.
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That is why I told you to fix your heart.
You think it's only us weird lefties here on Bluesky who care about this but it's literally foundational American principles in the goddamn bill of rights which are being gleefully violated in the name of deporting more brown people and fuck that shit.
You think it's only us weird lefties here on Bluesky who care about this but it's literally foundational American principles in the goddamn bill of rights which are being gleefully violated in the name of deporting more brown people and fuck that shit.
January 16, 2026 at 4:09 PM
That is why I told you to fix your heart.
You think it's only us weird lefties here on Bluesky who care about this but it's literally foundational American principles in the goddamn bill of rights which are being gleefully violated in the name of deporting more brown people and fuck that shit.
You think it's only us weird lefties here on Bluesky who care about this but it's literally foundational American principles in the goddamn bill of rights which are being gleefully violated in the name of deporting more brown people and fuck that shit.
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January 8, 2026 at 3:03 AM
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None of this is okay. None of this is justified. None of this was necessary.
And we should all pay real close attention to how many innocent people have died from this, directly or indirectly, and who will die in the fallout.
And we should all pay real close attention to how many innocent people have died from this, directly or indirectly, and who will die in the fallout.
January 3, 2026 at 4:33 PM
None of this is okay. None of this is justified. None of this was necessary.
And we should all pay real close attention to how many innocent people have died from this, directly or indirectly, and who will die in the fallout.
And we should all pay real close attention to how many innocent people have died from this, directly or indirectly, and who will die in the fallout.
Hey @imsarahnow.bsky.social is that your name I spied in the VoidStar Labs Patreon credits?
December 26, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Hey @imsarahnow.bsky.social is that your name I spied in the VoidStar Labs Patreon credits?
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It's out, and just in time for Christmas: dysfunctional secret family drama AND supernatural nonsense AND a bucket of spicy times! If nothing else, click for the warning!
GOOD INTENTIONS 5: DEVIL IN THE DETAILS, narrated by the wonderful Tess Irondale, is out now!
www.audible.com/ac/Devil-in-...
GOOD INTENTIONS 5: DEVIL IN THE DETAILS, narrated by the wonderful Tess Irondale, is out now!
www.audible.com/ac/Devil-in-...
Devil in the Details
Check out this great listen on Audible.com. Once the shadows of magic enter a mortal’s life, they never really leave. Alex learned that from the moment he met Rachel and Lorelei, but he fell for them ...
www.audible.com
December 23, 2025 at 7:23 PM
It's out, and just in time for Christmas: dysfunctional secret family drama AND supernatural nonsense AND a bucket of spicy times! If nothing else, click for the warning!
GOOD INTENTIONS 5: DEVIL IN THE DETAILS, narrated by the wonderful Tess Irondale, is out now!
www.audible.com/ac/Devil-in-...
GOOD INTENTIONS 5: DEVIL IN THE DETAILS, narrated by the wonderful Tess Irondale, is out now!
www.audible.com/ac/Devil-in-...
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The name "Popular Science" doesn't mean we shift our coverage depending on public opinion. It means we cover relevant subjects that are rigorously researched, reliable, and grounded in reality.
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
First-of-a-kind study shows encouraging data for trans kids who socially transition
Ninety-four percent of participants in a new study stood firm in their trans identity after five years, and "detransitioning" is rare.
www.popsci.com
December 18, 2025 at 5:16 PM
The name "Popular Science" doesn't mean we shift our coverage depending on public opinion. It means we cover relevant subjects that are rigorously researched, reliable, and grounded in reality.
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
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"We don't need to gatekeep sluttery. Sluttery is for all."
-A thing I told my family last night.
-A thing I told my family last night.
December 19, 2025 at 2:19 PM
"We don't need to gatekeep sluttery. Sluttery is for all."
-A thing I told my family last night.
-A thing I told my family last night.
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sheesh, the only thing worse than getting kicked out of the polycule is finding out via jira ticket 😣
![Screenshot of an email:
Subject: [PIPEXP-1192] Login Access Request
To: me
Good morning Kimberly! =^uwu^=;;
I’m sorry to hear that you’re having trouble logging into Jellyfin! It looks like your SSO account was indeed deactivated on 2025 Dec 15.
According to our records,
1. On or about 2025 Nov 15, you were broken up with by ___, who noted this as a “final break” on vis event report sheet. I’m also seeing that Ve ticked the “Unilateral” box, meaning it isn’t contestable.
2. Our Salesforce shows you aren’t close to any other polycule members
Unfortunately, our solo-poly access policy doesn’t allow us to extend resources to unpartnered members after the 30 day grace period following your break. This includes entertainment resources (Jellyfin / *darr / nzbget / Pornhub for Enterprise™ seat), as well as O365™, Adobe CC™, and shell access on the Nix clusters. We’re so sorry for your loss, cutie!! 😭💜
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December 17, 2025 at 2:49 PM
sheesh, the only thing worse than getting kicked out of the polycule is finding out via jira ticket 😣
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As you may know, I have stopped using Twitter, and have decided to reproduce some of my more memorable threads here for posterity. Here’s one I hold wrote after a particularly engaging swordfighting lesson.
Buckle up, swordfighting fans, because I *have* studied my Agrippa!
[BIG ASS THREAD]
Buckle up, swordfighting fans, because I *have* studied my Agrippa!
[BIG ASS THREAD]
a man reading a book to a young boy
Alt: a man reading a book to a young boy
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June 5, 2025 at 11:20 AM
As you may know, I have stopped using Twitter, and have decided to reproduce some of my more memorable threads here for posterity. Here’s one I hold wrote after a particularly engaging swordfighting lesson.
Buckle up, swordfighting fans, because I *have* studied my Agrippa!
[BIG ASS THREAD]
Buckle up, swordfighting fans, because I *have* studied my Agrippa!
[BIG ASS THREAD]
Spouse made me chicken and dumplings from scratch.
I am loved.
I am loved.
December 8, 2025 at 4:51 AM
Spouse made me chicken and dumplings from scratch.
I am loved.
I am loved.
Finally finished Ted Lasso.
God damn.
God damn.
December 6, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Finally finished Ted Lasso.
God damn.
God damn.
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Listen, Gen AI is garbage. If you use it, you should feel bad.
Trans rights are human rights.
Vaccines are GOOD. They save lives.
Libraries are AWESOME.
Drink your water. Take your meds.
Science is the shit.
The arts are the soul of us.
Disagree? Unfollow me and frak off. Capisce?
Trans rights are human rights.
Vaccines are GOOD. They save lives.
Libraries are AWESOME.
Drink your water. Take your meds.
Science is the shit.
The arts are the soul of us.
Disagree? Unfollow me and frak off. Capisce?
November 29, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Listen, Gen AI is garbage. If you use it, you should feel bad.
Trans rights are human rights.
Vaccines are GOOD. They save lives.
Libraries are AWESOME.
Drink your water. Take your meds.
Science is the shit.
The arts are the soul of us.
Disagree? Unfollow me and frak off. Capisce?
Trans rights are human rights.
Vaccines are GOOD. They save lives.
Libraries are AWESOME.
Drink your water. Take your meds.
Science is the shit.
The arts are the soul of us.
Disagree? Unfollow me and frak off. Capisce?
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On this Trans Day of Remembrance, we remember the bright and courageous trans people whose lives were stolen by hatred. Their absence is felt across our city.
We will honor them by building a New York where every trans person can live safely, fully and freely.
We will honor them by building a New York where every trans person can live safely, fully and freely.
November 20, 2025 at 4:57 PM
On this Trans Day of Remembrance, we remember the bright and courageous trans people whose lives were stolen by hatred. Their absence is felt across our city.
We will honor them by building a New York where every trans person can live safely, fully and freely.
We will honor them by building a New York where every trans person can live safely, fully and freely.
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A few weeks ago I was talking politics with a local, highly straight, bartender.
All the sudden he said: “Well, I think a big part of the problem is that so many of the people who would’ve been our progressive leaders died of AIDS & can’t help us now.”
And I’ve thought about that every day since.
All the sudden he said: “Well, I think a big part of the problem is that so many of the people who would’ve been our progressive leaders died of AIDS & can’t help us now.”
And I’ve thought about that every day since.
November 16, 2025 at 1:47 AM
A few weeks ago I was talking politics with a local, highly straight, bartender.
All the sudden he said: “Well, I think a big part of the problem is that so many of the people who would’ve been our progressive leaders died of AIDS & can’t help us now.”
And I’ve thought about that every day since.
All the sudden he said: “Well, I think a big part of the problem is that so many of the people who would’ve been our progressive leaders died of AIDS & can’t help us now.”
And I’ve thought about that every day since.
Auroras from my back deck at 9PM.
November 12, 2025 at 5:11 AM
Auroras from my back deck at 9PM.
Pot pies generally cook better when you put them in the oven that’s on.
Welp.
Guess it’s a good thing I started dinner early, now we’ll be eating at our usual time..
Welp.
Guess it’s a good thing I started dinner early, now we’ll be eating at our usual time..
November 3, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Pot pies generally cook better when you put them in the oven that’s on.
Welp.
Guess it’s a good thing I started dinner early, now we’ll be eating at our usual time..
Welp.
Guess it’s a good thing I started dinner early, now we’ll be eating at our usual time..
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Your regular reminder that the number of trans kids using puberty blockers to delay puberty is tiny, and the vast majority of prescriptions for the medication in children and adolescents are used to delay precocious puberty in cisgender kids.
Because it’s cis kids.
The NHS will quite casually give cis kids whatever treatment they need, even PBs👇
No trials. No concerns about side effects. No moral panic.
The NHS will quite casually give cis kids whatever treatment they need, even PBs👇
No trials. No concerns about side effects. No moral panic.
November 2, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Your regular reminder that the number of trans kids using puberty blockers to delay puberty is tiny, and the vast majority of prescriptions for the medication in children and adolescents are used to delay precocious puberty in cisgender kids.
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The second chapter of my trans wish-fulfillment fantasy isekai magical school apocalyptic novel is up and available.
There's a call to action here, if you'd be willing to take a moment:
if you like the story, or you like the idea of this succeeding, please repost this thread, or the link?
There's a call to action here, if you'd be willing to take a moment:
if you like the story, or you like the idea of this succeeding, please repost this thread, or the link?
November 2, 2025 at 12:05 PM
The second chapter of my trans wish-fulfillment fantasy isekai magical school apocalyptic novel is up and available.
There's a call to action here, if you'd be willing to take a moment:
if you like the story, or you like the idea of this succeeding, please repost this thread, or the link?
There's a call to action here, if you'd be willing to take a moment:
if you like the story, or you like the idea of this succeeding, please repost this thread, or the link?
It figures that the house with the cybertruck in the driveway not only refuse to answer the door on Halloween but would turn off all the lights at the front of the house with my kid on the porch. We know that not everyone celebrates Halloween. A polite ‘we don’t celebrate’ would have been just fine.
November 1, 2025 at 4:14 AM
It figures that the house with the cybertruck in the driveway not only refuse to answer the door on Halloween but would turn off all the lights at the front of the house with my kid on the porch. We know that not everyone celebrates Halloween. A polite ‘we don’t celebrate’ would have been just fine.