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Heather D. Freeman (She / They)
@heatherfreeman.bsky.social
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Host of 'Magic in the United States' and 'Familiar Shapes.' Technologist, artist, educator, magical practitioner, creepies, crawlies, etc.

https://linktr.ee/heatherdfreeman

Ideas expressed here are my own and do not reflect those of my employer.
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Heather D. Freeman (She / They) @heatherfreeman.bsky.social · 12d
1/1 Artists, Occultists, and everyone in that Ven diagram!

Please share this CFP for "Creative Practices and Bridging the Invisible, an online conference October 15-17, 2026.

CFP - Bridging the Invisible
docs.google.com/document/d/1...

Submission Form
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
_CFP_Bridging_the_Invisible_General_Call_2025_12_18.docx
Image credit: Erik Waterkotte Call for Individual Papers, Presentations, and Creative Contributions: Creative Practices and Bridging the Invisible The Department of Art + Art History and The Cent...
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onthemedia.bsky.social
Oldie, goodie:
onthemedia.bsky.social On the Media @onthemedia.bsky.social · Jun 14
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Breaking News Consumer's Handbook 1. In the immediate aftermath, news outlets will get it wrong. 2. Don't trust anonymous sources. 3. Don't trust stories that cite another news outlet as the source of the information. 4. There's almost never a second shooter. 5. Pay attention to the language the media uses. - "We are getting reports"... could mean anything. - "We are seeking confirmation"... means they don't haveit. - "[News outlet] has learned"... means it has a scoop or is going out on a limb. 6. Look for news outlets close to the incident. 7. Compare multiple sources. 8. Big news brings out the fakers. And photoshoppers. 9. Beware reflexive retweeting. Some of this is on you.
January 3, 2026 at 1:42 PM
heatherfreeman.bsky.social
1/1 Artists, Occultists, and everyone in that Ven diagram!

Please share this CFP for "Creative Practices and Bridging the Invisible, an online conference October 15-17, 2026.

CFP - Bridging the Invisible
docs.google.com/document/d/1...

Submission Form
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
_CFP_Bridging_the_Invisible_General_Call_2025_12_18.docx
Image credit: Erik Waterkotte Call for Individual Papers, Presentations, and Creative Contributions: Creative Practices and Bridging the Invisible The Department of Art + Art History and The Cent...
docs.google.com
January 2, 2026 at 10:57 PM
heatherfreeman.bsky.social
Check out Rat Milk: A Grimly Absurd Level 1 Adventure for Shadowdark by Hamilton Ward on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/727...
Rat Milk: A Grimly Absurd Level 1 Adventure for Shadowdark
An adventure that doesn’t take itself too seriously but is serious enough to be taken seriously when needed.
www.kickstarter.com
December 17, 2025 at 7:10 PM
heatherfreeman.bsky.social
RAT MILK.
(Also OOUX and a tarot draw.)
youtu.be/XatuWUD21Jc?...
No New Projects 001 - Driftwood Alchemy: Discovery Round
YouTube video by Heather D. Freeman
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December 13, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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cat-warren.bsky.social
Friends: please consider adding your name to this @ncaaup.bsky.social petition. UNC System administrators want to create a single, searchable repository of all university and college syllabi -- a move that invites political actors to attack the free inquiry on our campuses.
Protect Academic Freedom, Our Faculty, Our Communities
Faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community members: The UNC System is preparing to cave to political pressure from the Heritage Foundation, the Oversight Project, and the James Martin Center by ...
actionnetwork.org
December 9, 2025 at 12:27 AM
heatherfreeman.bsky.social
Hail Venus, Friday night videos!

I've starting a weekly accountability vlog/podcast. The first episode is post-'Magic in the United States' life, 2026 projects, and a tarot card draw.

I'm at youtube.com/@heatherfree... and the first episode of 'No New Projects' is: youtu.be/w73kfUL4fAQ?...
No New Projects 000 - WTF Freeman
YouTube video by Heather D. Freeman
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December 6, 2025 at 3:44 AM
heatherfreeman.bsky.social
I took the course, passed the exam, and am now a Certified OOUX Strategist!

Giant thanks to @jake.cosmic.plumbing over at @cosmic.plumbing who inspired me to take Sophia Prater's course. Hooked.

Now I'm OOUX-ing websites, games, podcasts.... ask me how if you want some über nerd.

🩵💛❤️💚
Badge with a multi-colored Post-it notes, that says 'Certified OOUX strategist.'
November 26, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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nnedi.bsky.social
Earlier today, I was notified that someone was at my door.

This is who it was:
A male Anna’s hummingbird at the door. So nosy! 🤣
November 21, 2025 at 12:59 AM
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beachybumforever.bsky.social
Charlotte, NC #Resist
November 17, 2025 at 4:40 PM
heatherfreeman.bsky.social
I may have to step back from the socials because I'm blind with rage, and that's not a good state for useful information sharing.
November 16, 2025 at 2:44 AM
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peark.es
Bovino is taking part in CBP detentions in Charlotte. dickfc_w_l on TikTok.
November 16, 2025 at 1:51 AM
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peark.es
More on ICE/CBP trespassing at a church to abduct a father in front of his family while the congregation did landscaping work, from an eyewitness. Reporting by @charlotteobserver.com
www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/a...
November 16, 2025 at 1:35 AM
heatherfreeman.bsky.social
@tres.cosmic.plumbing thank you so much for this cleansing spray, it really gets the ne'er-do-wells out quick! Can you send me another bottle big enough for all of my beloved #Charlotte? We got some crud from Chicago that needs to get rid of. Thanks! 🫶
November 15, 2025 at 6:45 PM
heatherfreeman.bsky.social
Also, Charlotte, though: Care and humbleness for the Dead.

My love to all my Dead
My love to b all your Dead.
Who are also all Our Dead.
A dark, quiet porch in north Carolina, lot only by the candles before many photos and prints and notes for the beloved dead.
November 1, 2025 at 4:40 AM
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Meanwhile. This is also Charlotte NC.
Green cat skull with blue headphones
October 31, 2025 at 11:43 PM
heatherfreeman.bsky.social
Happy Halloween! Here's a pic of my teenager's pet spider Azimuth for those who need a spider this morning. 🖤🕷️🖤
A little ~ 1.5" tarantula on a cards against humanity card. What does the other side of the card say, you ask? Nipple blades. Now you know.
October 31, 2025 at 12:53 PM
heatherfreeman.bsky.social
Hail, Venus, on your day + your hour, with the humble, artsy-craftsy Lot of Eros swirling herself across the Midheaven holding the hands of Mars and Mercury behind her, because -- fuck the rules -- LOVE is unconquerable, unrelenting, the most victorious slayer of both unwarded hearts and weary ones
A mixed media painting, an abstract swirl of pink and green and copper and text, suggesting hearts and connections.
October 24, 2025 at 7:13 PM
heatherfreeman.bsky.social
Charlotte showed up today! It was beautiful and heartening to remember we're not alone. First amendment free speech and freedom of assembly in action.
Protest signs and people in front of trees on a beautiful sunny day. One sign says Queen City bows to no kings. Another says the only minority destroying America is the rich.
October 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Furry orange queens are okay, but #NoKings !

Happy #Caturday ❌👑
An orange and white tuxedo cat looking at her No Kings protest sign.
October 18, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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If you're cold, they're cold.
Share your hot apple cider 💚❤️
October 1, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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❤️‍🔥
npr.org NPR @npr.org · Oct 1
Today marks the first day in public media’s history without federal funding. And we’re not going anywhere.

Listeners like you keep our mission alive. Protect one of the last places where America comes together to hear itself.

Stand with us today. Donate at this link: n.pr/46wamAj
October 1, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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Hail, Traveller. 💙
September 26, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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cosmic.plumbing
Beautiful astrology, even on a 2015 $5 yard sale laptop. #astrology #design #laptoplifestyle
September 23, 2025 at 11:33 PM
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There's actionable information in history. I'm thinking about this "inform on your neighbor" moment we're having and re-esharing this podcast episode from 'Familiar Shapes' podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1...
18. Judge Thy Neighbor
Podcast Episode · Familiar Shapes · S1 E18 · 19m
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September 19, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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annenc.bsky.social
Thank you Governor Stein! 💉
NC becomes latest state to make COVID vaccines available without prescription
Gov. Josh Stein and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services have worked to issue standing orders to make access to COVID-19 vaccines available to North Carolinians without a prescri...
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September 12, 2025 at 8:21 PM