Gfrancie (Benevolent Siren)
@gfrancie.bsky.social
I make dinner & swear too much. I think that's all you need to know. 'Chocolate Cake for Imaginary Lives' published by Deixis Press is available now She/her
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Joyce Carol Oates sitting across a desk from Kendrick Lamar:
"So I'm putting a team together..."
Isaac Chotiner knocks on the open door.
"So I'm putting a team together..."
Isaac Chotiner knocks on the open door.
Personally, I will be trying to avoid the notice of Joyce Carol Oates and Kendrick Lamar for the rest of my natural life
I need Joyce Carol Oates to be mean to me online so I can get my life together
November 11, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Joyce Carol Oates sitting across a desk from Kendrick Lamar:
"So I'm putting a team together..."
Isaac Chotiner knocks on the open door.
"So I'm putting a team together..."
Isaac Chotiner knocks on the open door.
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My almost-finished doctorate included, I maintain that my best theory to date is this:
There is nothing in the world that compares to a homemade sandwich that someone else just made for you.
There is nothing in the world that compares to a homemade sandwich that someone else just made for you.
November 11, 2025 at 8:36 PM
My almost-finished doctorate included, I maintain that my best theory to date is this:
There is nothing in the world that compares to a homemade sandwich that someone else just made for you.
There is nothing in the world that compares to a homemade sandwich that someone else just made for you.
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She just keeps on 😭😭
November 11, 2025 at 8:04 PM
She just keeps on 😭😭
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Seattle friends: the race for mayor is extremely close. Ballots can be cured until Nov. 24 at 4:30 p.m.
Please go check your #vote:
voter.votewa.gov/portal2023/l...
Please go check your #vote:
voter.votewa.gov/portal2023/l...
If you haven't checked to make sure your vote counted, you need to do it now - the race for Seattle's future depends on it!
Your Vote May Not Have Counted: 1,930 of You Could Decide This Election
Your ballot might be sick. Cure it, please. We can't bear to watch it suffer.
www.thestranger.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Seattle friends: the race for mayor is extremely close. Ballots can be cured until Nov. 24 at 4:30 p.m.
Please go check your #vote:
voter.votewa.gov/portal2023/l...
Please go check your #vote:
voter.votewa.gov/portal2023/l...
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The collective noun for leaf blowers is a SCOURGE
November 11, 2025 at 5:42 PM
The collective noun for leaf blowers is a SCOURGE
Not long ago my brother reminded me of the time there was a mostly white production of "The Wiz" that was staged in our small (mostly white) town. I have fleeting memories of watching this... show. My mother played for this production because they paid her cold hard cash. (musician life.)
November 11, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Not long ago my brother reminded me of the time there was a mostly white production of "The Wiz" that was staged in our small (mostly white) town. I have fleeting memories of watching this... show. My mother played for this production because they paid her cold hard cash. (musician life.)
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The record pretty conclusively proves that Congress loves a shutdown until the exact moment that a shutdown interferes with their ability to reliably catch a flight.
November 11, 2025 at 4:21 PM
The record pretty conclusively proves that Congress loves a shutdown until the exact moment that a shutdown interferes with their ability to reliably catch a flight.
Of course. of course.
🔴'BBC Bias’ Memo Was Authored by Lobbyist Tied to Pro-Trump Tech Giants
The leaked memo that fuelled Trump’s attack on the BBC was written by a lobbyist at a firm paid by US tech giants tied to the President, reports @nafeez.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/11/b...
The leaked memo that fuelled Trump’s attack on the BBC was written by a lobbyist at a firm paid by US tech giants tied to the President, reports @nafeez.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/11/b...
'BBC Bias' Memo Was Authored by Lobbyist Tied to Pro-Trump Tech Giants
The leaked memo that fuelled Trump’s attack on the BBC was written by a lobbyist at a firm paid by US tech giants tied to the President
bylinetimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Of course. of course.
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There's definitely been a meeting where a lawyer explains what warcrimes are
UK stops sharing some intel with US over concerns about legality of US military strikes on alleged drug boats, sources tell CNN. https://cnn.it/47VvbVi
November 11, 2025 at 3:52 PM
There's definitely been a meeting where a lawyer explains what warcrimes are
It can make you feel extra nice. Take a couple of minutes and treat yourself well.
It's time to switch to your winter weight moisturizers
November 11, 2025 at 3:54 PM
It can make you feel extra nice. Take a couple of minutes and treat yourself well.
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Ain't no rule says a dog can't play Bond.
In a world gone mad, Wishbone
IS
James Bond: A Dog's Day in Paradise
In a world gone mad, Wishbone
IS
James Bond: A Dog's Day in Paradise
November 11, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Ain't no rule says a dog can't play Bond.
In a world gone mad, Wishbone
IS
James Bond: A Dog's Day in Paradise
In a world gone mad, Wishbone
IS
James Bond: A Dog's Day in Paradise
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there's a moment in PARADISE LOST where Satan arrives in Eden and realizes Hell isn't a place; it's a thing he carries within him and it'll follow him wherever he goes. and i think about that when i see these awful rich men whose monstrous wealth has enriched them not at all
“whatever club he’s invited to join has been devalued by the invitation”
November 11, 2025 at 6:31 AM
there's a moment in PARADISE LOST where Satan arrives in Eden and realizes Hell isn't a place; it's a thing he carries within him and it'll follow him wherever he goes. and i think about that when i see these awful rich men whose monstrous wealth has enriched them not at all
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Robyn Announces First New Song in Seven Years
“Dopamine” arrives this Wednesday, November 12
pitchfork.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:07 AM
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[Zohran Mamdani’s writer on crafting historic victory speech: ‘In New York, inspiration is everywhere’]
“mayor-elect’s address pulled from Socialist titans, Astoria’s uncles & his rival’s father. J Gerson explains how the two collaborated on ’love letter to NY“
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
“mayor-elect’s address pulled from Socialist titans, Astoria’s uncles & his rival’s father. J Gerson explains how the two collaborated on ’love letter to NY“
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Zohran Mamdani’s writer on crafting a historic victory speech: ‘In New York, inspiration is everywhere’
The mayor-elect’s address pulled from Socialist titans, Astoria’s uncles and his rival’s father. Julian Gerson explains how the two collaborated on the ‘love letter to New York’
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:50 AM
[Zohran Mamdani’s writer on crafting historic victory speech: ‘In New York, inspiration is everywhere’]
“mayor-elect’s address pulled from Socialist titans, Astoria’s uncles & his rival’s father. J Gerson explains how the two collaborated on ’love letter to NY“
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
“mayor-elect’s address pulled from Socialist titans, Astoria’s uncles & his rival’s father. J Gerson explains how the two collaborated on ’love letter to NY“
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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It's not over yet, but this is a good sign for Wilson. Every vote counts. If you voted in King County, please check your ballot status at the link below. I've had my signature flagged in the past, and it was very easy to resolve the matter.
November 11, 2025 at 12:00 AM
It's not over yet, but this is a good sign for Wilson. Every vote counts. If you voted in King County, please check your ballot status at the link below. I've had my signature flagged in the past, and it was very easy to resolve the matter.
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Wow
November 10, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Wow
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Katie Wilson, who is good, is currently 4,500 votes behind Bruce Harrell, who is evil.
There are 45,000 ballots outstanding. 10% of those ballots could change the fate of Seattle.
Check your ballot.
There are 45,000 ballots outstanding. 10% of those ballots could change the fate of Seattle.
Check your ballot.
This race could very easily be decided by challenged ballots. Use this link to track your ballot, and remind your friends and family to do the same: info.kingcounty.gov/kcelections/...
November 10, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Katie Wilson, who is good, is currently 4,500 votes behind Bruce Harrell, who is evil.
There are 45,000 ballots outstanding. 10% of those ballots could change the fate of Seattle.
Check your ballot.
There are 45,000 ballots outstanding. 10% of those ballots could change the fate of Seattle.
Check your ballot.
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Thank you all so much for your support 💛💛💛 our petition demanding the company reinstate us and reverse our illegal terminations is now live! show your support at the link below
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actionnetwork.org/petitions/te...
November 9, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Thank you all so much for your support 💛💛💛 our petition demanding the company reinstate us and reverse our illegal terminations is now live! show your support at the link below
actionnetwork.org/petitions/te...
actionnetwork.org/petitions/te...
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such a good demonstration of how AI agglomerates knowledge through predicting text: this is every single bean recipe that you’ve ever seen in your life, all at once, complete with 1/8 spoon of cinnamon (just trust me)
I am obsessed with this guy in the Rancho Gordo FB Group who decided to spend hours working with AI to figure out "the best" bean recipe instead of.....looking at actual recipes
Truly an abomination — and such a good example of how AI tricks us into thinking we can reinvent the wheel with its help
Truly an abomination — and such a good example of how AI tricks us into thinking we can reinvent the wheel with its help
November 10, 2025 at 8:00 PM
such a good demonstration of how AI agglomerates knowledge through predicting text: this is every single bean recipe that you’ve ever seen in your life, all at once, complete with 1/8 spoon of cinnamon (just trust me)
This rashy taint. May she continue to age like a dried apple.
Emily Maitlis admitting she worked at the bbc to try and get healthcare for trans people shut down
November 10, 2025 at 10:25 PM
This rashy taint. May she continue to age like a dried apple.
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as a lapsed catholic, this whole "chatgpt maximizes my creative process" bit is so crazy. i don't know what malfunction inspires the rest of you, but i for one grew up with a healthy sense of shame.
November 10, 2025 at 8:25 PM
as a lapsed catholic, this whole "chatgpt maximizes my creative process" bit is so crazy. i don't know what malfunction inspires the rest of you, but i for one grew up with a healthy sense of shame.
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Zohran graphics pivoting to the Mets (Queens) color scheme now that he's been elected
November 10, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Zohran graphics pivoting to the Mets (Queens) color scheme now that he's been elected
I want to see her bully him so hard that he gives away money.
November 10, 2025 at 8:08 PM
I want to see her bully him so hard that he gives away money.
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Hi writers! I’m looking to assign a couple of features for Slate before the end of the year. If you have anything in mind that you think would be a fit please send me a pitch! Jenée.Desmond- harris@slate.com or dm me.
RTs are appreciated so this can reach more people. Thanks!
RTs are appreciated so this can reach more people. Thanks!
November 10, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Hi writers! I’m looking to assign a couple of features for Slate before the end of the year. If you have anything in mind that you think would be a fit please send me a pitch! Jenée.Desmond- harris@slate.com or dm me.
RTs are appreciated so this can reach more people. Thanks!
RTs are appreciated so this can reach more people. Thanks!