May every single human being on this planet be safe.

May every single person be protected from harm.

May we bring into being a time in which we are all free from those who do evil— together, speedily and in our days.

I don't have words for the -- censorious, fascist racist overreach happening here, besides

ABSOLUTELY THE FUCK NOT IN MY NAME

look man my aunt was born in an internment camp because her US citizen mom was an “alien” race so I don’t find comfort in “it’s unconstitutional, it won’t stand up in court!!”

I am just looking around today, feeling overwhelmed by the number of extraordinary people I know who have been working very hard for a very long time towards making this flying rock safer and more free for more people.

I know these times are scary. They are.

But we're not alone. You are not alone.

This holiday season, remember—if someone refuses an alcoholic drink, DO NOT ASK THEM WHY. Sincerely, your friendly neighborhood recovering alcoholic.

#sober

Me, in my 20s: Gotta look fresh and clean. First impressions matter!

Me, today: I don’t want to make an impression. I don’t even want to be perceived. Fucking leave me alone! 😭

legacy news: Why would someone do this brazen shooting

shooter’s statement: I did it because America’s healthcare industry is inhumane

legacy news: Perhaps it was video games?

shooter’s statement: I am literally citing sources about corporate greed

legacy news: I guess we’ll just never know

I would be enjoying NYC quite a bit more if I wasn’t deathly ill. 🤒

At least my nephew and niece are still smol and cute. One of these years, I’m gonna fly here and discover they’re taller than me, and it’ll freak me the fuck out.

Can’t get over how a huge chunk of America would happily turn Anne Frank over to the Gestapo, and we’re all supposed to be chill about it.

You want Nazis? Because this is how we get Nazis.

I wish I could say this describes me, but my cleavage isn’t actually that great, unless I wear a specific bra with a specific dress. (And you only get to see that if you’re ✨special ✨.)

It’s always discombobulating scrolling through my Bluesky feed and alternating between “this is all fine and normal” (legacy media accounts) and “we’re all fucked” (everyone else). Almost like we’re living in two entirely different worlds.

I can’t believe there are still people who have to be told, “Don’t engage. Block!” Y’all, I’ve been living by this mantra for YEARS. It’s the reason I still have a shred of sanity left.

So yeah, when you see a hater, BLOCK! Then move the fuck on!

It remains shocking to me that most of the world doesn’t abide by this.

Okay, it doesn’t surprise me when it comes to the rich and powerful. But everyone else? Come on now.

I’m glad all these people are finally moving off Twitter, at long last.

What I’m really worried about is how many people remain on Substack. I mean, come on!

Political centrism is a lot like the thin eyebrows look. Both seemed like a good idea in the 90s. But they’re dangerous and have lasting consequences.

Really though, don’t pluck your eyebrows into oblivion. A little around the edges to clean up the shape is fine, but no further!

Me, from now until the end of time, probably.

Guess I’m giving this Bluesky thing a shot?

My primary social media presence is still on Mastodon. You’ll probably see more updates there. But since things seem to be picking up over here, I’ll probably start posting a little here too.

hachyderm.io/@digichelle