Christina Tang-Bernas
@ctbideas.bsky.social
Writer (http://christinatangbernas.com), copyeditor (https://idestediting.com), traveler, and hobbyist
Me: A babysitter is going to come and play games with you.
8yo: Yay! I'm so excited!
Me: Yes! It's going to be fun!
8yo: Is she going to come from Mama's tummy or Dada's tummy?
Me: ....
Me: No, not baby sister. Babysitter. An adult, like Mama.
8yo: *disappointed noises*
8yo: Yay! I'm so excited!
Me: Yes! It's going to be fun!
8yo: Is she going to come from Mama's tummy or Dada's tummy?
Me: ....
Me: No, not baby sister. Babysitter. An adult, like Mama.
8yo: *disappointed noises*
November 2, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Me: A babysitter is going to come and play games with you.
8yo: Yay! I'm so excited!
Me: Yes! It's going to be fun!
8yo: Is she going to come from Mama's tummy or Dada's tummy?
Me: ....
Me: No, not baby sister. Babysitter. An adult, like Mama.
8yo: *disappointed noises*
8yo: Yay! I'm so excited!
Me: Yes! It's going to be fun!
8yo: Is she going to come from Mama's tummy or Dada's tummy?
Me: ....
Me: No, not baby sister. Babysitter. An adult, like Mama.
8yo: *disappointed noises*
It's out! Pay what you want (including free) and both full of lovely, thoughtful stories (including mine in Saros #4)
FF#26 and Saros #4 have arrived!
Get your copies for free (or toss us a few bucks!) all in one handy download at fusionfragment.com/issue-26
Or head downthread for more info on the great stories in these two issues!
Get your copies for free (or toss us a few bucks!) all in one handy download at fusionfragment.com/issue-26
Or head downthread for more info on the great stories in these two issues!
October 27, 2025 at 2:28 PM
It's out! Pay what you want (including free) and both full of lovely, thoughtful stories (including mine in Saros #4)
Been getting back into painting again. "Relic of Regret," mixed media (acrylic paint, acrylic markers, metallic yarn, and plastic pearls)
October 17, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Been getting back into painting again. "Relic of Regret," mixed media (acrylic paint, acrylic markers, metallic yarn, and plastic pearls)
My story in Saros #4 is coming soon!
RELEASE DATE: What's better than a new issue from FF? Two issues on the same day! In our first-ever dual launch day, you'll be able to get FF#26 and Saros #4 in one handy download package.
Get excited for Monday, October 27th!
Get excited for Monday, October 27th!
October 14, 2025 at 1:11 AM
My story in Saros #4 is coming soon!
I'm always so happy when I can share one of my stories with my 7yo, so the day I received the new Promised Protagonists anthology, we sat down and read my story, "Yue and the Fox," together. If you want a copy for your kids (or for yourself!): amzn.to/4fYdOXg
September 12, 2025 at 8:18 PM
I'm always so happy when I can share one of my stories with my 7yo, so the day I received the new Promised Protagonists anthology, we sat down and read my story, "Yue and the Fox," together. If you want a copy for your kids (or for yourself!): amzn.to/4fYdOXg
Absurdly pleased at completing the custom 100 x 100 (1,000 mines) board at Minesweeper.Online. My inner monologue through the entire 1,435.816 seconds was just repeating "don't make a stupid mistake ... don't make a stupid mistake" over and over
August 6, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Absurdly pleased at completing the custom 100 x 100 (1,000 mines) board at Minesweeper.Online. My inner monologue through the entire 1,435.816 seconds was just repeating "don't make a stupid mistake ... don't make a stupid mistake" over and over
My poem, "ghost story of a lost sister," was just published in @sfpoetry.bsky.social's Star*Line's 48.3 issue (sfpoetry.org/wp/starline/...). Gorgeous cover and a really great collection of poetry within. Enjoy!
August 4, 2025 at 11:35 PM
My poem, "ghost story of a lost sister," was just published in @sfpoetry.bsky.social's Star*Line's 48.3 issue (sfpoetry.org/wp/starline/...). Gorgeous cover and a really great collection of poetry within. Enjoy!
What a pleasant surprise to find my photo (the first one) included in this wonderful roundup celebrating 250 years of the Postal Service, especially considering my love of postal history and collecting postage stamps! www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/celeb...
Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the U.S. Postal Service With These 15 Photographs
These shots from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest are truly a dream delivery
www.smithsonianmag.com
July 27, 2025 at 7:11 PM
What a pleasant surprise to find my photo (the first one) included in this wonderful roundup celebrating 250 years of the Postal Service, especially considering my love of postal history and collecting postage stamps! www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/celeb...
Excited to have my story included in Issue 4 of Saros (look at that gorgeous cover)! I can't wait to share it with you!
Saros #4, edited by @hannahgreer.bsky.social, is currently in production! Featuring stories by @ctbideas.bsky.social @ericfomley.bsky.social @helenfrench.bsky.social @jlgeorge.bsky.social and Lex Chamberlin, with gorgeous cover art by @warls.bsky.social!
Stay tuned for more info!
Stay tuned for more info!
July 27, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Excited to have my story included in Issue 4 of Saros (look at that gorgeous cover)! I can't wait to share it with you!
Me: Some are heavy and some are light.
7yo (who tries to disagree with everything I say): Yeah, well, some are not heavy and some are not light.
Me: Yes, exactly
7yo: ...
Me: ...
7yo (who tries to disagree with everything I say): Yeah, well, some are not heavy and some are not light.
Me: Yes, exactly
7yo: ...
Me: ...
July 6, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Me: Some are heavy and some are light.
7yo (who tries to disagree with everything I say): Yeah, well, some are not heavy and some are not light.
Me: Yes, exactly
7yo: ...
Me: ...
7yo (who tries to disagree with everything I say): Yeah, well, some are not heavy and some are not light.
Me: Yes, exactly
7yo: ...
Me: ...
Found this book in my 7yo's bed when I went to wake her up this morning (she sneaks toys and books into her bed in the middle of the night). Very fitting for today.
We attended Civil War Days at the Huntington Beach Central Park. At the library book sale booth, I told my 5yo that she could choose 1 book. She chose this one because she liked the pictures in it. She definitely takes after her dad.
July 2, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Found this book in my 7yo's bed when I went to wake her up this morning (she sneaks toys and books into her bed in the middle of the night). Very fitting for today.
Congrats to our indefatigable Honda Civic, Harry, for reaching 270,000 miles. He's our trustworthy companion for all our life events.
June 19, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Congrats to our indefatigable Honda Civic, Harry, for reaching 270,000 miles. He's our trustworthy companion for all our life events.
A ghost dog, a world full of people with powers, and two men finding love when they least expect it. My story, "The Dead-Seer and the Death-Seer," was just published in Issue 98 of Andromeda Spaceways Magazine (andromedaspaceways.com/product/asm-...)! Look at that wonderful cover!
June 2, 2025 at 9:11 PM
A ghost dog, a world full of people with powers, and two men finding love when they least expect it. My story, "The Dead-Seer and the Death-Seer," was just published in Issue 98 of Andromeda Spaceways Magazine (andromedaspaceways.com/product/asm-...)! Look at that wonderful cover!
The American Topical Association has a wonderful annual showcase of 1-page stamp exhibits open to everyone (ataexhibits.com/mope-list/). I sent in 2 exhibits this year with stamps from my own collection: one on the Luna 1 satellite and one on GomBurZa. Already planning for next year!
Exhibition Modern List - My One Page Exhibit
List of 2025 My One-Page Exhibits The gallery below shows each of this year's accepted exhibits. You can view any of the entries in detail by clicking on the exhibit thumbnail image. You can also clic...
ataexhibits.com
May 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The American Topical Association has a wonderful annual showcase of 1-page stamp exhibits open to everyone (ataexhibits.com/mope-list/). I sent in 2 exhibits this year with stamps from my own collection: one on the Luna 1 satellite and one on GomBurZa. Already planning for next year!
When I picked her up from school, my 7yo handed me a small bag labeled "Happy Mother's Day."
Me: Is that a present for me?
7yo: No! We're sharing.
Me: We're sharing the Mother's Day present?
7yo: Can I open it when we get home?
If that's not what being a mom is all about...
Me: Is that a present for me?
7yo: No! We're sharing.
Me: We're sharing the Mother's Day present?
7yo: Can I open it when we get home?
If that's not what being a mom is all about...
May 10, 2025 at 1:20 AM
When I picked her up from school, my 7yo handed me a small bag labeled "Happy Mother's Day."
Me: Is that a present for me?
7yo: No! We're sharing.
Me: We're sharing the Mother's Day present?
7yo: Can I open it when we get home?
If that's not what being a mom is all about...
Me: Is that a present for me?
7yo: No! We're sharing.
Me: We're sharing the Mother's Day present?
7yo: Can I open it when we get home?
If that's not what being a mom is all about...
New Mexico really is the "land of enchantment," and I tried to showcase one of its stunning vistas in my photo of the same name, currently being displayed at the Glasgow Gallery of Photography in their "Landscape" exhibit alongside other gorgeous photos (can view online): bit.ly/land-enchant....
Christina Tang-Bernas | Exhibitions 2025 (Item)
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March 12, 2025 at 8:44 PM
New Mexico really is the "land of enchantment," and I tried to showcase one of its stunning vistas in my photo of the same name, currently being displayed at the Glasgow Gallery of Photography in their "Landscape" exhibit alongside other gorgeous photos (can view online): bit.ly/land-enchant....
Issue 4 of StampEd from @aps-stamps.bsky.social is out (stamped.pub)! Among all the fun articles (incl. Discworld!) are two of mine: "Rule My World" (about micronational stamps) and "Reach Out and Touch (Stamps)" (about Braille on stamps). Let me know which articles you enjoyed!
stampEd - a magazine for the next generation of stamp collectors
a magazine for the next generation of stamp collectors
stamped.pub
March 11, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Issue 4 of StampEd from @aps-stamps.bsky.social is out (stamped.pub)! Among all the fun articles (incl. Discworld!) are two of mine: "Rule My World" (about micronational stamps) and "Reach Out and Touch (Stamps)" (about Braille on stamps). Let me know which articles you enjoyed!
My husband said he added something to our weekly schedule for today...
March 5, 2025 at 7:12 PM
My husband said he added something to our weekly schedule for today...
My 7yo named her water bottle "Baby." Yesterday, she took a long drink and then declared, "I'm drinking Baby's blood!" I think I'm doing parenting right.
March 5, 2025 at 5:33 AM
My 7yo named her water bottle "Baby." Yesterday, she took a long drink and then declared, "I'm drinking Baby's blood!" I think I'm doing parenting right.
My photo, "A Reflection of Glory," is now being displayed in the online annex of Black Box Gallery for their "Shadow and Light" exhibition (blackboxgallery.com/Vision-Shado...). Can any of you can identify what is depicted in my photo?
On-Line Annex: Vision: Shadow and Light
blackboxgallery.com
March 3, 2025 at 7:03 PM
My photo, "A Reflection of Glory," is now being displayed in the online annex of Black Box Gallery for their "Shadow and Light" exhibition (blackboxgallery.com/Vision-Shado...). Can any of you can identify what is depicted in my photo?
There's just something about slow dancing to the crooning of "Moon River" from the record player while the kid, the dog, and cat swirl around us chaotically. These are the moments I wish I could remember forever.
March 2, 2025 at 4:20 AM
There's just something about slow dancing to the crooning of "Moon River" from the record player while the kid, the dog, and cat swirl around us chaotically. These are the moments I wish I could remember forever.
A king, a prince, and a mysterious pack of wolves. My story, "Daciana's Pack," is now in the "Dog Save the King" spec fic anthology by @hemelein.bsky.social All proceeds of this wonderful collection go toward helping students attend the LTUE symposium for a reduced price. Find here: amzn.to/41pjnbP
February 26, 2025 at 9:17 PM
A king, a prince, and a mysterious pack of wolves. My story, "Daciana's Pack," is now in the "Dog Save the King" spec fic anthology by @hemelein.bsky.social All proceeds of this wonderful collection go toward helping students attend the LTUE symposium for a reduced price. Find here: amzn.to/41pjnbP
Attended a fantastic online "Show and Tell" program by LASO (Learning about Stamps Online) earlier this week. Made the history nerd in me very happy. They really have some great programs, all recorded and free to watch, not to mention lots of resources and guides: learningaboutstamps.org
Learning About Stamps Online
learningaboutstamps.org
February 21, 2025 at 5:12 AM
Attended a fantastic online "Show and Tell" program by LASO (Learning about Stamps Online) earlier this week. Made the history nerd in me very happy. They really have some great programs, all recorded and free to watch, not to mention lots of resources and guides: learningaboutstamps.org
Quick update that my story, "For the Love of Death," has been published in the Iridescence anthology, featuring speculative fiction and poetry by BIPOC authors. Tagline: A woman asks Death for a little more time and ends up with far more than she ever expected. If that interests you: amzn.to/3WLKJGt
Iridescence: Speculative Fiction and Poetry Featuring Black, Indigenous, and People of Color
Amazon.com: Iridescence: Speculative Fiction and Poetry Featuring Black, Indigenous, and People of Color eBook : Franz, Monique, Doyle-Gillespie, E. , Tang-Bernas, Christina , Samuel Stember, Nicholas : Kindle Store
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February 7, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Quick update that my story, "For the Love of Death," has been published in the Iridescence anthology, featuring speculative fiction and poetry by BIPOC authors. Tagline: A woman asks Death for a little more time and ends up with far more than she ever expected. If that interests you: amzn.to/3WLKJGt
May I offer you a new (micro)nation in these trying times? My article, "Rule My World: Micronations and Their Stamps," is in the Feb issue of the American Philatelist. If you're an @aps-stamps.bsky.social member, enjoy! If you're not, the article will be available later in StampEd. Stay tuned!
February 3, 2025 at 7:13 PM
May I offer you a new (micro)nation in these trying times? My article, "Rule My World: Micronations and Their Stamps," is in the Feb issue of the American Philatelist. If you're an @aps-stamps.bsky.social member, enjoy! If you're not, the article will be available later in StampEd. Stay tuned!