Dan Beer
@drbswa.bsky.social
I have a piece of paper that says I'm an engineer. I sometimes write things, for better or worse. Father. Husband. Filler of cat food bowls. Silly little guy masquerading as a silly big guy. He/Him
I know it's only halftime, but I couldn't help myself after that second quarter. #superbowllix
February 10, 2025 at 1:27 AM
I know it's only halftime, but I couldn't help myself after that second quarter. #superbowllix
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This at an essential point. If Republicans want to abolish USAID they're as free to do that as with any other part of the government - through Congress. (i.e., follow the constitution) There's a budget process starting right now. Go for it. Doing it this way is illegal.
Conservative budget wonks (Manhattan Instiutte, Tax Foundation) confirming that this is a consittutional crisis. Not liberal hysteria. Happening right now.
February 3, 2025 at 8:35 PM
This at an essential point. If Republicans want to abolish USAID they're as free to do that as with any other part of the government - through Congress. (i.e., follow the constitution) There's a budget process starting right now. Go for it. Doing it this way is illegal.
I have this exchange from Carpe Jugulum printed and on my wall next to my desk at work. I hope that I'll never actually need the reminder, but it can't hurt having it around. #discworld #TerryPrarchett #grannyweatherwax #GNUSirTerry
February 3, 2025 at 4:47 PM
I have this exchange from Carpe Jugulum printed and on my wall next to my desk at work. I hope that I'll never actually need the reminder, but it can't hurt having it around. #discworld #TerryPrarchett #grannyweatherwax #GNUSirTerry
About a third of a way through "A Sorceress Comes to Call" and immediately reminded why I will always buy and read whatever @tkingfisher.com writes without a second thought. Always immediately hooks me into the stories and characters.
January 22, 2025 at 6:13 PM
About a third of a way through "A Sorceress Comes to Call" and immediately reminded why I will always buy and read whatever @tkingfisher.com writes without a second thought. Always immediately hooks me into the stories and characters.
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Today and in the coming days, remember
January 20, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Today and in the coming days, remember
"Light thinks it travels faster than anything but it is wrong. No matter how fast light travels, it finds the darkness has always got there first, and is waiting for it."
Terry Pratchett (source: "Reaper Man")
#feelsrelevanttoday
Terry Pratchett (source: "Reaper Man")
#feelsrelevanttoday
January 20, 2025 at 7:23 PM
"Light thinks it travels faster than anything but it is wrong. No matter how fast light travels, it finds the darkness has always got there first, and is waiting for it."
Terry Pratchett (source: "Reaper Man")
#feelsrelevanttoday
Terry Pratchett (source: "Reaper Man")
#feelsrelevanttoday
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Special Submissions Call! Disability Pride & Magic!
The Castle gates are open for an extended special submissions call from 7 January to 31 March, and we are looking for stories celebrating disabled authors, character and themes for this event.
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The Castle gates are open for an extended special submissions call from 7 January to 31 March, and we are looking for stories celebrating disabled authors, character and themes for this event.
Details Below!
January 7, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Special Submissions Call! Disability Pride & Magic!
The Castle gates are open for an extended special submissions call from 7 January to 31 March, and we are looking for stories celebrating disabled authors, character and themes for this event.
Details Below!
The Castle gates are open for an extended special submissions call from 7 January to 31 March, and we are looking for stories celebrating disabled authors, character and themes for this event.
Details Below!
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Well would you look at that.
December 25, 2024 at 7:39 PM
Well would you look at that.
Spending Christmas Eve with the family, watching my favorite Christmas movie.
December 24, 2024 at 10:55 PM
Spending Christmas Eve with the family, watching my favorite Christmas movie.
I'd love to know why Duolingo thinks this is something I should learn in Polish before learning how to say things like "you're welcome" or "where is the airport" or other useful phrases.
December 14, 2024 at 7:26 PM
I'd love to know why Duolingo thinks this is something I should learn in Polish before learning how to say things like "you're welcome" or "where is the airport" or other useful phrases.
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Out there, right now, is an indie bookstore and it is FULL OF BOOKS, and full of bibliomancers who know all the old book rites to ensure you get excellent books for you and your loved ones. Seek the indie bookstore! Give them coin in exchange for stories and ideas and art and romance and horror and
November 30, 2024 at 3:46 PM
Out there, right now, is an indie bookstore and it is FULL OF BOOKS, and full of bibliomancers who know all the old book rites to ensure you get excellent books for you and your loved ones. Seek the indie bookstore! Give them coin in exchange for stories and ideas and art and romance and horror and
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IT’S OUT! IT’S HERE! I saw The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2024 at a Barnes & Noble near(ish) to me 👀
I knew I wanted to be a writer at 11. To see my stories in print and in stores was my guiding constant through childhood cancer. “Emotional Resonance” being in this means the world 😭💜
I knew I wanted to be a writer at 11. To see my stories in print and in stores was my guiding constant through childhood cancer. “Emotional Resonance” being in this means the world 😭💜
October 22, 2024 at 9:17 PM
IT’S OUT! IT’S HERE! I saw The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2024 at a Barnes & Noble near(ish) to me 👀
I knew I wanted to be a writer at 11. To see my stories in print and in stores was my guiding constant through childhood cancer. “Emotional Resonance” being in this means the world 😭💜
I knew I wanted to be a writer at 11. To see my stories in print and in stores was my guiding constant through childhood cancer. “Emotional Resonance” being in this means the world 😭💜
I don't know what I'll really do here. I fell out of love with social media apps/sites similar to this one before they turned sour, so we'll see.
November 22, 2024 at 4:06 PM
I don't know what I'll really do here. I fell out of love with social media apps/sites similar to this one before they turned sour, so we'll see.