Liz
@ilisabat.bsky.social
Trans lawyer who wants to write silly little stories. Trans men are my brothers. Don't bother with me if they're not yours, too.
Christian posts marked with ⚓.
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Liz
@ilisabat.bsky.social
· Nov 10
Wow. New followers! Nice to meet you all.
I'm Liz. I'm a lawyer who lives in Louisiana and practices in criminal post- conviction settings. I'm a trans woman, and I'm an Episcopalian. My Christianity related posts are marked with ⚓, if you aren't in a spot for Christian posts right now.
I'm Liz. I'm a lawyer who lives in Louisiana and practices in criminal post- conviction settings. I'm a trans woman, and I'm an Episcopalian. My Christianity related posts are marked with ⚓, if you aren't in a spot for Christian posts right now.
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A Washington Post article suggests that, beyond a certain threshold, larger homes don't make people happier. Instead, well-being is correlated with affordable housing in walkable neighborhoods where they feel socially connected.
www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...
www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...
![Excerpt reads: "Prioritize your neighborhood
Neighborhoods drive our happiness (or unhappiness) more than we think.
When Lina Martinez, director of POLIS, the Center for Wellbeing Studies at Universidad Icesi in Colombia, studied the happiness of households in the city of Cali, she couldn’t find much difference between poorer and richer areas. “Their happiness is pretty much the same,” she said. But that changed when she isolated neighborhood conditions, such as access to transit, health care and parks. “The conditions of the neighborhood affect happiness,” she said. “I can’t link that to the space where [people] live.”
That aligns with findings from a 2023 study of the Vancouver metro area: Researchers found no significant differences in well-being between people living in single detached homes, duplexes, townhouses, laneway houses and apartment buildings (basement units smaller than 300 square feet were the only negative exception). What did people say they missed most in their neighborhood? Affordability, proximity to family and friends, and a sense of community. Home design was eighth on the list."](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:ks3gpa6ftoyaq7hmf6c4qx4c/bafkreicapfknasylzk2lqzaxxeb5mchgnru75obggn45dusda6j5zogvuu@jpeg)
January 7, 2026 at 4:29 AM
A Washington Post article suggests that, beyond a certain threshold, larger homes don't make people happier. Instead, well-being is correlated with affordable housing in walkable neighborhoods where they feel socially connected.
www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...
www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...
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If a bat touches you and you're not controlling it like this with thick gloves and knowing what you're doing
You need to get a rabies vaccination and I'm deadly serious.
If a bat *touches* you.
You need to get a rabies vaccination and I'm deadly serious.
If a bat *touches* you.
PSA for any bat-friends inspired by this post: thick work gloves like the ones being worn in this picture are absolutely necessary before attempting to handle a bat! Do not let it anywhere near bare skin! And if it appears ill or is acting erratically, do not approach, just call a pro
Hey if I'm late on my next deadline its because I just spent 2 hours swabbing this guy with oil to save him from a moth trap
January 5, 2026 at 4:22 PM
If a bat touches you and you're not controlling it like this with thick gloves and knowing what you're doing
You need to get a rabies vaccination and I'm deadly serious.
If a bat *touches* you.
You need to get a rabies vaccination and I'm deadly serious.
If a bat *touches* you.
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Relatedly, religious organisations need to stop doing youth events where they present (explicitly or implicitly) a different vision for holiness for men vs women.
"I want a new great masculine idea to challenge that of the Right--"
shut the fuck up. the new great masculine idea, and the new great feminine idea, are the same: girls and boys and theys can be exactly who they want to be and not an iota different
shut the fuck up. the new great masculine idea, and the new great feminine idea, are the same: girls and boys and theys can be exactly who they want to be and not an iota different
January 6, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Relatedly, religious organisations need to stop doing youth events where they present (explicitly or implicitly) a different vision for holiness for men vs women.
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Okay sure, here is my esoteric interest: it is called #CitiesSkylines2 where I blend the real world of planning with the virtual world to create a mixed reality.
Currently running a parallel series on both my blogs and YouTube on Planning in both Aotearoa NZ, and in my CS2 cities
Currently running a parallel series on both my blogs and YouTube on Planning in both Aotearoa NZ, and in my CS2 cities
January 6, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Okay sure, here is my esoteric interest: it is called #CitiesSkylines2 where I blend the real world of planning with the virtual world to create a mixed reality.
Currently running a parallel series on both my blogs and YouTube on Planning in both Aotearoa NZ, and in my CS2 cities
Currently running a parallel series on both my blogs and YouTube on Planning in both Aotearoa NZ, and in my CS2 cities
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The blood of the martyrs is the seed of the Church. The posts of the influencers is the herbicide of the Church. In this essay, I will...
On my annual winter e-break I came to the conclusion that basically every facet of our lives has gotten worse because a majority of people now primarily "live" online and thus only experience the world in the abstract. The loudest voices online/in culture aren't actually living real lives anymore.
There should be a sort of 24 hr soft ban on this site that, when logged in, asks for your location and then indicates the distance and directions to the nearest park or outdoor public place
January 5, 2026 at 9:11 PM
The blood of the martyrs is the seed of the Church. The posts of the influencers is the herbicide of the Church. In this essay, I will...
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We must, *must* reckon with the terrifying responsibility of our power.
You don't have to love that power to acknowledge it's reality.
You don't have to love that power to acknowledge it's reality.
January 3, 2026 at 8:56 PM
We must, *must* reckon with the terrifying responsibility of our power.
You don't have to love that power to acknowledge it's reality.
You don't have to love that power to acknowledge it's reality.
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Nobody is going to do this to us.
Cite playground law all you, but Goose v. Gander only holds if the gander is weak.
The world's response to Trump will make more sense when you realize this.
We'll fix this domestically in some way or it won't be fixed.
Cite playground law all you, but Goose v. Gander only holds if the gander is weak.
The world's response to Trump will make more sense when you realize this.
We'll fix this domestically in some way or it won't be fixed.
January 3, 2026 at 8:38 PM
Nobody is going to do this to us.
Cite playground law all you, but Goose v. Gander only holds if the gander is weak.
The world's response to Trump will make more sense when you realize this.
We'll fix this domestically in some way or it won't be fixed.
Cite playground law all you, but Goose v. Gander only holds if the gander is weak.
The world's response to Trump will make more sense when you realize this.
We'll fix this domestically in some way or it won't be fixed.
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This is getting some heat because of the admittedly quite biased framing of the Reuters story, but the basic sentiment — that these big news agencies have experienced people on the ground, while the take makers mostly do not — is completely accurate.
It’s old-fashioned to defend mainstream journalism these days but some of the most reliable reporting from people actually on the ground will be the AP and Reuters the next 24 hours. Your Substack journalist writing takes will be using frontline reporting from them.
January 3, 2026 at 7:10 PM
This is getting some heat because of the admittedly quite biased framing of the Reuters story, but the basic sentiment — that these big news agencies have experienced people on the ground, while the take makers mostly do not — is completely accurate.
The Button.
if you could have one absolutely ridiculous thing in your house, money is no issue, what would you add?
January 3, 2026 at 7:04 AM
The Button.
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Today a young nonbinary friend talked about being screamed at and threatened with violence on the subway with their (also trans) partner on New Year’s Eve. No one was hurt, but they’re shaken up.
I share this bc people are telling me that it’s unreasonable not to compromise with transphobes.
I share this bc people are telling me that it’s unreasonable not to compromise with transphobes.
January 3, 2026 at 1:24 AM
Today a young nonbinary friend talked about being screamed at and threatened with violence on the subway with their (also trans) partner on New Year’s Eve. No one was hurt, but they’re shaken up.
I share this bc people are telling me that it’s unreasonable not to compromise with transphobes.
I share this bc people are telling me that it’s unreasonable not to compromise with transphobes.
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This is true and I was the only one on set excited about it (and playing the song on my phone to blank stares)
Just watched the new Knives Out and I think it's really important you know that the scene in the Seminary's Gym is filmed in the same place Rick Astley filmed the music video for Never Gonna Give You Up.
I saw the window tracery and immediately made my friends pause the film so I could tell them.
I saw the window tracery and immediately made my friends pause the film so I could tell them.
December 30, 2025 at 4:21 AM
This is true and I was the only one on set excited about it (and playing the song on my phone to blank stares)
Well, yes, and the best artist you’ve ever seen probably isn’t going to be able to competently advise you about how to set up your 501(c)(3) to minimize potential liability, because we live in a world where people do different things.
I don’t understand this line of thinking.
I don’t understand this line of thinking.
December 30, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Well, yes, and the best artist you’ve ever seen probably isn’t going to be able to competently advise you about how to set up your 501(c)(3) to minimize potential liability, because we live in a world where people do different things.
I don’t understand this line of thinking.
I don’t understand this line of thinking.
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I enjoyed this Jesuit review of Wake Up Dead Man:
‘Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery’ review: A whodunnit with a surprising message about priesthood
“Wake Up Dead Man” leaves us with an important question once the mystery has been solved: What sort of church do we want, led by what kind of shepherds?
www.americamagazine.org
December 29, 2025 at 5:23 PM
I enjoyed this Jesuit review of Wake Up Dead Man:
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Just watched the new Knives Out and I think it's really important you know that the scene in the Seminary's Gym is filmed in the same place Rick Astley filmed the music video for Never Gonna Give You Up.
I saw the window tracery and immediately made my friends pause the film so I could tell them.
I saw the window tracery and immediately made my friends pause the film so I could tell them.
December 29, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Just watched the new Knives Out and I think it's really important you know that the scene in the Seminary's Gym is filmed in the same place Rick Astley filmed the music video for Never Gonna Give You Up.
I saw the window tracery and immediately made my friends pause the film so I could tell them.
I saw the window tracery and immediately made my friends pause the film so I could tell them.
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It’s the most powerful online sexual harassment tool ever invented and it’s driving people insane with parasocial relationships but the most prominent critics lie about water use.
"And I never say no"
We need to have a serious talk about the way "AI companion" apps not only prey on the vulnerable, but are priming their users to ignore consent and to conflate love with control.
We need AI regulations across so many sectors, but this area is particularly horrifying.
We need to have a serious talk about the way "AI companion" apps not only prey on the vulnerable, but are priming their users to ignore consent and to conflate love with control.
We need AI regulations across so many sectors, but this area is particularly horrifying.
December 29, 2025 at 2:47 AM
It’s the most powerful online sexual harassment tool ever invented and it’s driving people insane with parasocial relationships but the most prominent critics lie about water use.
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Going back in time and posing this question to Aquinas in relation to transubstantiation
December 29, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Going back in time and posing this question to Aquinas in relation to transubstantiation
I will say that "generative AI" has gotten so blurred as a term that things like the procedural generation that games have been using since forever (MINECRAFT, TERRARIA, DWARF FORTRESS, DAGGERFALL) are sometimes getting lumped in there, which is silly, but yes, technicalities aside, this.
I do not want it in a box, I do not want it with a fox, I do not want it till I die, I DO NOT WANT FUCKING GEN AI.
I don't want gen AI in my browser.
I don't want gen AI in my PC.
I don't want gen AI in my art.
I don't want gen AI in my games.
I don't want gen AI in my music.
I don't want gen AI in my movies.
I don't want gen AI in my books.
I don't want gen AI in my cart.
I don't want gen AI in my LIFE.
I don't want gen AI in my PC.
I don't want gen AI in my art.
I don't want gen AI in my games.
I don't want gen AI in my music.
I don't want gen AI in my movies.
I don't want gen AI in my books.
I don't want gen AI in my cart.
I don't want gen AI in my LIFE.
December 29, 2025 at 9:41 AM
I will say that "generative AI" has gotten so blurred as a term that things like the procedural generation that games have been using since forever (MINECRAFT, TERRARIA, DWARF FORTRESS, DAGGERFALL) are sometimes getting lumped in there, which is silly, but yes, technicalities aside, this.
This has been the single biggest improvement to my bsky usage since I started blocking people.
It's just "following" but instead of like a thousand people it's something along the lines of 80. I still browse following, but having a small group of people whose posts I reliably enjoy is very peaceful
It's just "following" but instead of like a thousand people it's something along the lines of 80. I still browse following, but having a small group of people whose posts I reliably enjoy is very peaceful
December 29, 2025 at 9:37 AM
This has been the single biggest improvement to my bsky usage since I started blocking people.
It's just "following" but instead of like a thousand people it's something along the lines of 80. I still browse following, but having a small group of people whose posts I reliably enjoy is very peaceful
It's just "following" but instead of like a thousand people it's something along the lines of 80. I still browse following, but having a small group of people whose posts I reliably enjoy is very peaceful
Blood pressure appears to have stabilized. We're hoping the cognition issues are downstream of what is apparently a serious kidney injury from hypovolemia, and that as kidney function is restored (God willing) cognition will return. He was lucid for a bit, but then sundowned very hard.
He’s been moved back to progressive care (a step down from ICU in terms of intensity). Family is all here. Now we wait.
Prayers appreciated. This is one of the big days for miracles, I’ve been informed. We could use one.
Prayers appreciated. This is one of the big days for miracles, I’ve been informed. We could use one.
December 26, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Blood pressure appears to have stabilized. We're hoping the cognition issues are downstream of what is apparently a serious kidney injury from hypovolemia, and that as kidney function is restored (God willing) cognition will return. He was lucid for a bit, but then sundowned very hard.
Dad’s blood pressure crashed again repeatedly this week, this time likely due to insufficient hydration and nutrients (he’s been eating only a little bit). He started drinking more yesterday and BP got in a good spot but crashed again last night. His vitals are stable, but he’s largely unresponsive.
December 25, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Dad’s blood pressure crashed again repeatedly this week, this time likely due to insufficient hydration and nutrients (he’s been eating only a little bit). He started drinking more yesterday and BP got in a good spot but crashed again last night. His vitals are stable, but he’s largely unresponsive.
"And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord."
May all of you find comfort in the love of family and friends this night.
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For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord."
May all of you find comfort in the love of family and friends this night.
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December 25, 2025 at 3:26 AM
"And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord."
May all of you find comfort in the love of family and friends this night.
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For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord."
May all of you find comfort in the love of family and friends this night.
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The court denied a stay. It did not issue an opinion on the merits. The former has strong implications for the latter, but this sort of reporting is inaccurate and irresponsible.
BREAKING: Huge loss for Trump administration at Supreme Court, which rules that the Trump administration had lacked authority to federalize and deploy the National Guard to execute laws in Illinois. s3.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
December 23, 2025 at 8:28 PM
The court denied a stay. It did not issue an opinion on the merits. The former has strong implications for the latter, but this sort of reporting is inaccurate and irresponsible.
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This kind of thing is so… baffling to me. It’s an algorithmic problem with Reddit but it’s also just frustrating that cosplay is seen as inherently sexual or a pipeline to pornography, AND held to a double standard that illustrated fanart isn’t.
December 18, 2025 at 3:35 PM
This kind of thing is so… baffling to me. It’s an algorithmic problem with Reddit but it’s also just frustrating that cosplay is seen as inherently sexual or a pipeline to pornography, AND held to a double standard that illustrated fanart isn’t.