Bell
@desertbell.bsky.social
Numbing my way through the apocalypse. (She/her.) Currently: Start-up
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@desertbell.bsky.social
· Jan 29
How an average citizen can resist a fascist regime
Resist!!!! This is a Comprehensive list of actions an average citizen can take to resist a fascist regime: Resistance is not a one-size-fits-all approach. Assess your personal risks and capabilities...
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My Reddit feed is utterly baffling. One post is about the fall of democracy, the next is someone showing off their new luxury purse. I realize I curated my feed (before all this) but it's jarring.
January 15, 2026 at 9:51 PM
My Reddit feed is utterly baffling. One post is about the fall of democracy, the next is someone showing off their new luxury purse. I realize I curated my feed (before all this) but it's jarring.
You guys ever let your dog out at 2am then when you check on them, you find them standing dead still staring into the distance and THEN you hear a soft creepy whistle that makes your skin crawl?
So anyway.
So anyway.
January 12, 2026 at 8:53 AM
You guys ever let your dog out at 2am then when you check on them, you find them standing dead still staring into the distance and THEN you hear a soft creepy whistle that makes your skin crawl?
So anyway.
So anyway.
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Discworld QOTD, from Maskerade
“Nanny Ogg was basically a law-abiding person when she had no reason to break the law, and therefore had that kind of person’s attitude to law-enforcement officers, which was one of deep and permanent distrust.”
“Nanny Ogg was basically a law-abiding person when she had no reason to break the law, and therefore had that kind of person’s attitude to law-enforcement officers, which was one of deep and permanent distrust.”
Discworld QOTD, from The Truth
January 11, 2026 at 7:40 PM
Discworld QOTD, from Maskerade
“Nanny Ogg was basically a law-abiding person when she had no reason to break the law, and therefore had that kind of person’s attitude to law-enforcement officers, which was one of deep and permanent distrust.”
“Nanny Ogg was basically a law-abiding person when she had no reason to break the law, and therefore had that kind of person’s attitude to law-enforcement officers, which was one of deep and permanent distrust.”
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I didn't make this, but it needs a reposting.
January 8, 2026 at 11:45 PM
I didn't make this, but it needs a reposting.
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The scene in front of the Federal Building in Downtown Tucson tonight (1/7/26)
January 8, 2026 at 2:16 AM
The scene in front of the Federal Building in Downtown Tucson tonight (1/7/26)
People from my community marched tonight, in cold, pouring rain. Proud of them.
January 8, 2026 at 5:45 AM
People from my community marched tonight, in cold, pouring rain. Proud of them.
I am, for reasons unknown even to myself, watching House of Villains and it is both incredibly dumb and hilarious.
I knew I was going to be entertained when I heard "I've always respected your hairline."
I knew I was going to be entertained when I heard "I've always respected your hairline."
January 7, 2026 at 7:26 AM
I am, for reasons unknown even to myself, watching House of Villains and it is both incredibly dumb and hilarious.
I knew I was going to be entertained when I heard "I've always respected your hairline."
I knew I was going to be entertained when I heard "I've always respected your hairline."
The more widespread Ai gets, the more I see people thinking critically about the content they consume. It's going to be very weird if Ai ends up being the thing that saves us from ourselves.
January 5, 2026 at 7:15 PM
The more widespread Ai gets, the more I see people thinking critically about the content they consume. It's going to be very weird if Ai ends up being the thing that saves us from ourselves.
Someone on Reddit just reported a post I made on the sub I moderate.
This is possibly the most smug I have ever felt.
This is possibly the most smug I have ever felt.
January 5, 2026 at 12:35 AM
Someone on Reddit just reported a post I made on the sub I moderate.
This is possibly the most smug I have ever felt.
This is possibly the most smug I have ever felt.
You guys cannot know the restraint I exhibit every time I come across people arguing over whether silk or satin is better.
an apple and an orange are next to each other on a red background
Alt: an apple and an orange are next to each other on a red background
media.tenor.com
January 4, 2026 at 10:18 PM
You guys cannot know the restraint I exhibit every time I come across people arguing over whether silk or satin is better.
This is the gif I send my husband when he goes to a restaurant without me and I want him to bring food home.
a cat is playing with a bowl on the floor
Alt: a cat is playing with a bowl on the floor
media.tenor.com
December 24, 2025 at 4:45 PM
This is the gif I send my husband when he goes to a restaurant without me and I want him to bring food home.
Russell Brand is a piece of shit?! Serially?!
a cartoon character says i 'm shocked in front of a blue wall
Alt: a cartoon character says "i 'm shocked. Shocked! Well, not that shocked." in front of a blue wall
media.tenor.com
December 24, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Russell Brand is a piece of shit?! Serially?!
My husband just told me we can clean the oven after Christmas because "I promise, no one will be looking in our oven."
This from the man who can never help clean the house when we're having guests, because he's busy cleaning out the garage and taking the car to the car wash.
This from the man who can never help clean the house when we're having guests, because he's busy cleaning out the garage and taking the car to the car wash.
December 22, 2025 at 8:23 PM
My husband just told me we can clean the oven after Christmas because "I promise, no one will be looking in our oven."
This from the man who can never help clean the house when we're having guests, because he's busy cleaning out the garage and taking the car to the car wash.
This from the man who can never help clean the house when we're having guests, because he's busy cleaning out the garage and taking the car to the car wash.
Like ten years ago a stranger on the other social media place stopped me from getting a tattoo that was, unbeknownst to me, a white supremacist dog whistle.
I think of them regularly and with IMMENSE gratitude.
Because my god can you imagine? Accidental Nazi imagery? In THIS timeline?
I think of them regularly and with IMMENSE gratitude.
Because my god can you imagine? Accidental Nazi imagery? In THIS timeline?
December 20, 2025 at 6:42 AM
Like ten years ago a stranger on the other social media place stopped me from getting a tattoo that was, unbeknownst to me, a white supremacist dog whistle.
I think of them regularly and with IMMENSE gratitude.
Because my god can you imagine? Accidental Nazi imagery? In THIS timeline?
I think of them regularly and with IMMENSE gratitude.
Because my god can you imagine? Accidental Nazi imagery? In THIS timeline?
I never comment on tik tok videos but I just saw one calling satin a "finish not a fiber" and insisting it's never made out of silk, and I was successfully rage-baited.
December 18, 2025 at 7:33 AM
I never comment on tik tok videos but I just saw one calling satin a "finish not a fiber" and insisting it's never made out of silk, and I was successfully rage-baited.
Dear people who write marketing emails:
I bought a pair of shoes, I did not "join the community". We are not family. You're making it weird.
I bought a pair of shoes, I did not "join the community". We are not family. You're making it weird.
December 13, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Dear people who write marketing emails:
I bought a pair of shoes, I did not "join the community". We are not family. You're making it weird.
I bought a pair of shoes, I did not "join the community". We are not family. You're making it weird.
I need inexpensive stocking stuffers for the men in my life and I'm at a loss. So far I have hand cream and that cleaning putty for cars. Any ideas would be appreciated.
December 12, 2025 at 6:46 PM
I need inexpensive stocking stuffers for the men in my life and I'm at a loss. So far I have hand cream and that cleaning putty for cars. Any ideas would be appreciated.
I don't understand parents who get twisted in knots over their kids hearing "bad" language. Like... They're just words. Talk to your kids, explain that some words are not for kids to use and that there are social consequences when kids use them. Help them understand when/ how they're appropriate.
December 10, 2025 at 6:47 PM
I don't understand parents who get twisted in knots over their kids hearing "bad" language. Like... They're just words. Talk to your kids, explain that some words are not for kids to use and that there are social consequences when kids use them. Help them understand when/ how they're appropriate.
This conversation with my son from a few years ago that I just found in my screenshots.
December 8, 2025 at 8:30 AM
This conversation with my son from a few years ago that I just found in my screenshots.
So if I do math...
2027 would be Romy and Michelle's 40 year high school reunion.
Nope. Don't like that.
2027 would be Romy and Michelle's 40 year high school reunion.
Nope. Don't like that.
December 2, 2025 at 10:14 PM
So if I do math...
2027 would be Romy and Michelle's 40 year high school reunion.
Nope. Don't like that.
2027 would be Romy and Michelle's 40 year high school reunion.
Nope. Don't like that.
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Virgo: You’re living the dream! The one where everything sucks.
November 30, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Virgo: You’re living the dream! The one where everything sucks.
Started Start-up. Love the grandma, HATE the sister.
November 26, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Started Start-up. Love the grandma, HATE the sister.
Started Romance Is A bonus Book. I think I'm two episodes in? I don't know if I just need a break from TV or what but I couldn't get invested in this one.
November 24, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Started Romance Is A bonus Book. I think I'm two episodes in? I don't know if I just need a break from TV or what but I couldn't get invested in this one.
I don't want anyone to suffer, but we would all benefit if certain people had empathy building experiences.
November 24, 2025 at 9:27 PM
I don't want anyone to suffer, but we would all benefit if certain people had empathy building experiences.
If you want to a perfect example of the female gaze, look no further than Ryu Sun-jae from Lovely Runner.
November 22, 2025 at 12:37 AM
If you want to a perfect example of the female gaze, look no further than Ryu Sun-jae from Lovely Runner.