J. Lily Corbie 🦇
@jlilycorbie.bsky.social
Soup witch, ace lesbian spinster, horror and fantasy author, possible alien sleeper agent
Pinned
J. Lily Corbie 🦇
@jlilycorbie.bsky.social
· Nov 14
Come to the Water
Written for the lonely teenager I was, who badly needed to see some happy endings. Happy coming out day.
jlilycorbie.wordpress.com
Life has been...rough for a while, and I haven't been able to write much for too long, but if you're curious about what I've got, here are a few links to some short stories.
Here's a story with a little horror and a little hope that young me needed. jlilycorbie.wordpress.com/2020/10/11/c...
Here's a story with a little horror and a little hope that young me needed. jlilycorbie.wordpress.com/2020/10/11/c...
Reposted by J. Lily Corbie 🦇
"What if one of YOUR favorite politicians/celebrities/etc is on the list?" Did you all not notice how quickly we dropped Neil Gaiman when we found out about the things he did? Do you know how beloved that guy used to be and how loathed he is now? I think that right there should answer your question.
November 13, 2025 at 5:58 AM
"What if one of YOUR favorite politicians/celebrities/etc is on the list?" Did you all not notice how quickly we dropped Neil Gaiman when we found out about the things he did? Do you know how beloved that guy used to be and how loathed he is now? I think that right there should answer your question.
Reposted by J. Lily Corbie 🦇
I see the “technically it’s ephebophelia” crowd is out today, so just a reminder that A) this is NOT a case where technically correct is the best kind of correct and B) the minute you say this, the gods dump you in the “irredeemable creeper” basket and wash their hands thoroughly after touching you.
November 13, 2025 at 6:57 PM
I see the “technically it’s ephebophelia” crowd is out today, so just a reminder that A) this is NOT a case where technically correct is the best kind of correct and B) the minute you say this, the gods dump you in the “irredeemable creeper” basket and wash their hands thoroughly after touching you.
Reposted by J. Lily Corbie 🦇
Today is a good day to remember, and to say, that the #MeToo movement was right, and was righteous, and has been vindicated over and over again. There was no overreach. There was no excess. There was no they-went-too-far.
So much work remains to be done.
So much work remains to be done.
November 12, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Today is a good day to remember, and to say, that the #MeToo movement was right, and was righteous, and has been vindicated over and over again. There was no overreach. There was no excess. There was no they-went-too-far.
So much work remains to be done.
So much work remains to be done.
No, see, the thing is, the Great Lakes aren't inland seas. Size doesn't matter there, they're lakes and not seas because they're fresh water.
So like. They behave a lot like seas because of their size, but also they're literally not seas and fresh water is different and that matters.
So like. They behave a lot like seas because of their size, but also they're literally not seas and fresh water is different and that matters.
November 13, 2025 at 3:48 AM
No, see, the thing is, the Great Lakes aren't inland seas. Size doesn't matter there, they're lakes and not seas because they're fresh water.
So like. They behave a lot like seas because of their size, but also they're literally not seas and fresh water is different and that matters.
So like. They behave a lot like seas because of their size, but also they're literally not seas and fresh water is different and that matters.
My dog Rhapsody used to sleep at night by pressing her little butt against my side so we were in contact, but not too much contact.
Sonata was a kitten when Rhapsody passed away, and now she does the same thing. I don't know if she got it from Rhapsody, but it makes my heart ache in a not bad way.
Sonata was a kitten when Rhapsody passed away, and now she does the same thing. I don't know if she got it from Rhapsody, but it makes my heart ache in a not bad way.
November 13, 2025 at 3:45 AM
My dog Rhapsody used to sleep at night by pressing her little butt against my side so we were in contact, but not too much contact.
Sonata was a kitten when Rhapsody passed away, and now she does the same thing. I don't know if she got it from Rhapsody, but it makes my heart ache in a not bad way.
Sonata was a kitten when Rhapsody passed away, and now she does the same thing. I don't know if she got it from Rhapsody, but it makes my heart ache in a not bad way.
In June, during a different health event, my dad learned he has congestive heart failure. They caught it super early, barely diagnosable, quite treatable.
He started meds, tried to work out a bit more, and got a new ultrasound. Result: 10% improvement!
He can't understand what changed.
He started meds, tried to work out a bit more, and got a new ultrasound. Result: 10% improvement!
He can't understand what changed.
November 12, 2025 at 5:00 AM
In June, during a different health event, my dad learned he has congestive heart failure. They caught it super early, barely diagnosable, quite treatable.
He started meds, tried to work out a bit more, and got a new ultrasound. Result: 10% improvement!
He can't understand what changed.
He started meds, tried to work out a bit more, and got a new ultrasound. Result: 10% improvement!
He can't understand what changed.
I'm having the sort of week where I legit cannot tell if I'm mildly ill or if the local weather is doing a serious number on me (but also, why not both?).
I'm trying to be extra mindful about wearing my mask when I'm out in public, just in case.
I really prefer actually, clearly being ill to this.
I'm trying to be extra mindful about wearing my mask when I'm out in public, just in case.
I really prefer actually, clearly being ill to this.
November 12, 2025 at 3:10 AM
I'm having the sort of week where I legit cannot tell if I'm mildly ill or if the local weather is doing a serious number on me (but also, why not both?).
I'm trying to be extra mindful about wearing my mask when I'm out in public, just in case.
I really prefer actually, clearly being ill to this.
I'm trying to be extra mindful about wearing my mask when I'm out in public, just in case.
I really prefer actually, clearly being ill to this.
Reposted by J. Lily Corbie 🦇
Reposted by J. Lily Corbie 🦇
spoke with the executive director of my local food bank today and got this really incredible line: "if you donate 1 can of green beans, we can give away 1 can of green beans. but if you donate a dollar, we can give away 6 cans of green beans"
November 10, 2025 at 7:32 PM
spoke with the executive director of my local food bank today and got this really incredible line: "if you donate 1 can of green beans, we can give away 1 can of green beans. but if you donate a dollar, we can give away 6 cans of green beans"
Man, there's so much more Christmas horror than Halloween horror, I wonder why.
*after the least amount of time looking at Christmas/Yule related folklore* Nevermind, I figured it out.
*after the least amount of time looking at Christmas/Yule related folklore* Nevermind, I figured it out.
November 11, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Man, there's so much more Christmas horror than Halloween horror, I wonder why.
*after the least amount of time looking at Christmas/Yule related folklore* Nevermind, I figured it out.
*after the least amount of time looking at Christmas/Yule related folklore* Nevermind, I figured it out.
Reposted by J. Lily Corbie 🦇
Authors, Beware! There's a firm called "ClaimsHero" doing aggressive social media outreach claiming to
"help" you file to get $ in the Anthropic class action. In fact, it's a bait-and-switch, they are luring authors to sign up with them, then OPTING THEM OUT of the class action so they'll get zilch.
"help" you file to get $ in the Anthropic class action. In fact, it's a bait-and-switch, they are luring authors to sign up with them, then OPTING THEM OUT of the class action so they'll get zilch.
November 10, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Authors, Beware! There's a firm called "ClaimsHero" doing aggressive social media outreach claiming to
"help" you file to get $ in the Anthropic class action. In fact, it's a bait-and-switch, they are luring authors to sign up with them, then OPTING THEM OUT of the class action so they'll get zilch.
"help" you file to get $ in the Anthropic class action. In fact, it's a bait-and-switch, they are luring authors to sign up with them, then OPTING THEM OUT of the class action so they'll get zilch.
Reposted by J. Lily Corbie 🦇
I love how some of the responses to the calling churches for baby formula TikTok lady is people saying with a straight face, 'well, you have to be careful because grifters'.
You think grifters ask for a single small can of baby formula?
You think Jesus would ask for proof of poverty?
You think grifters ask for a single small can of baby formula?
You think Jesus would ask for proof of poverty?
November 10, 2025 at 6:57 PM
I love how some of the responses to the calling churches for baby formula TikTok lady is people saying with a straight face, 'well, you have to be careful because grifters'.
You think grifters ask for a single small can of baby formula?
You think Jesus would ask for proof of poverty?
You think grifters ask for a single small can of baby formula?
You think Jesus would ask for proof of poverty?
Reposted by J. Lily Corbie 🦇
MSNBC reported Schumer's office felt that the longer that shutdown went on, the more likely it was that people would start to blame the Dems.
My kingdom for Democrats that don't govern out of fear. I've said it before and I'll say it again: The American people are far braver than their reps.
My kingdom for Democrats that don't govern out of fear. I've said it before and I'll say it again: The American people are far braver than their reps.
November 10, 2025 at 2:18 AM
MSNBC reported Schumer's office felt that the longer that shutdown went on, the more likely it was that people would start to blame the Dems.
My kingdom for Democrats that don't govern out of fear. I've said it before and I'll say it again: The American people are far braver than their reps.
My kingdom for Democrats that don't govern out of fear. I've said it before and I'll say it again: The American people are far braver than their reps.
Reposted by J. Lily Corbie 🦇
One thing councillors can count on is an annual pre-budget visit from the police chief predicting chaos without vast amounts of new spending. Meanwhile, services that prevent crime are cut to pay for the police budget, social neglect goes up, and rinse and repeat.
Glad to see this @livewirecalgary.bsky.social op-ed naming last week’s pre-budget intimidation campaign by Calgary police for what it was.
By former city councillor @cwalcottyyc.bsky.social
By former city councillor @cwalcottyyc.bsky.social
We need to “demand that city council invest every dollar they have in the housing needed to really clean up our streets”
#Calgary
livewirecalgary.com/2025/11/09/p...
#Calgary
livewirecalgary.com/2025/11/09/p...
November 10, 2025 at 3:44 PM
One thing councillors can count on is an annual pre-budget visit from the police chief predicting chaos without vast amounts of new spending. Meanwhile, services that prevent crime are cut to pay for the police budget, social neglect goes up, and rinse and repeat.
From a "gingerbread" recipe that looks delicious, but absolutely isn't gingerbread: "I know not putting any cinnamon or cloves in a gingerbread cookie recipe sounds crazy..."
You know what's crazier? Not putting any ginger in your gingerbread.
You know what's crazier? Not putting any ginger in your gingerbread.
November 10, 2025 at 5:10 PM
From a "gingerbread" recipe that looks delicious, but absolutely isn't gingerbread: "I know not putting any cinnamon or cloves in a gingerbread cookie recipe sounds crazy..."
You know what's crazier? Not putting any ginger in your gingerbread.
You know what's crazier? Not putting any ginger in your gingerbread.
Reposted by J. Lily Corbie 🦇
BREAKING: The Supreme Court DENIES former county clerk Kim Davis's request for the justices to take up her longshot bid to overturn 2015's Obergefell v. Hodges marriage equality decision. No justice even writes about the request.
November 10, 2025 at 2:34 PM
BREAKING: The Supreme Court DENIES former county clerk Kim Davis's request for the justices to take up her longshot bid to overturn 2015's Obergefell v. Hodges marriage equality decision. No justice even writes about the request.
Reposted by J. Lily Corbie 🦇
everyone's art is so beautiful and unique and I'm so grateful that despite everything we live in an era where I can access and see so many artists doing their thing
November 10, 2025 at 3:56 PM
everyone's art is so beautiful and unique and I'm so grateful that despite everything we live in an era where I can access and see so many artists doing their thing
Reposted by J. Lily Corbie 🦇
I was told I should top up, so I did.
Thank you, all. Y'all are amazing.
Thank you, all. Y'all are amazing.
Food request! I need shelf stable diabetes-friendly food & medical supplies I cannot afford with my health issues. There aren't local food banks that can help me. All my food aid is from your kindness!
Here is my list if you'd like to help this disabled queer trans artist. Thank you!
#MutualAid
Here is my list if you'd like to help this disabled queer trans artist. Thank you!
#MutualAid
Check out my list on Amazon
www.amazon.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:23 AM
I was told I should top up, so I did.
Thank you, all. Y'all are amazing.
Thank you, all. Y'all are amazing.
I am not talented enough, or more importantly motivated enough, to learn to make all the things I want to make.
Unfortunately, I don't have enough money to commission actually talented and motivated people to make things, either, which is truly the dream.
Unfortunately, I don't have enough money to commission actually talented and motivated people to make things, either, which is truly the dream.
November 9, 2025 at 2:59 AM
I am not talented enough, or more importantly motivated enough, to learn to make all the things I want to make.
Unfortunately, I don't have enough money to commission actually talented and motivated people to make things, either, which is truly the dream.
Unfortunately, I don't have enough money to commission actually talented and motivated people to make things, either, which is truly the dream.
Reposted by J. Lily Corbie 🦇
At a book fair this weekend and buying ALL THE BOOKS, but one author included this carabiner bottle opener with my purchase of a pair of sapphic romcoms, and let me tell you, best possible marketing move. I have giggled so much about it, and there's been a lot of cute bonus items from authors.
November 8, 2025 at 9:18 PM
At a book fair this weekend and buying ALL THE BOOKS, but one author included this carabiner bottle opener with my purchase of a pair of sapphic romcoms, and let me tell you, best possible marketing move. I have giggled so much about it, and there's been a lot of cute bonus items from authors.
It's annoyingly difficult to find anything Krampus that actually gets his feet right.
November 9, 2025 at 1:02 AM
It's annoyingly difficult to find anything Krampus that actually gets his feet right.
Reposted by J. Lily Corbie 🦇
News 4 has found “more records showing former State Superintendent Ryan Walters paid his executive staff massive bonuses—this time, offering his chief of staff yearly bonuses worth more than the average OK teacher makes in a year, on top of a nearly $200K salary” 11/5/25 1/ kfor.com/news/oklahom...
November 8, 2025 at 11:04 PM
News 4 has found “more records showing former State Superintendent Ryan Walters paid his executive staff massive bonuses—this time, offering his chief of staff yearly bonuses worth more than the average OK teacher makes in a year, on top of a nearly $200K salary” 11/5/25 1/ kfor.com/news/oklahom...
I have never been great with clay, and I took one class on cake decorating (and hated it), so somehow I'm vaguely convinced that if I set out to make a chicken-legged gingerbread hut, it would definitely work.
November 8, 2025 at 6:28 AM
I have never been great with clay, and I took one class on cake decorating (and hated it), so somehow I'm vaguely convinced that if I set out to make a chicken-legged gingerbread hut, it would definitely work.
Thirteen Ghosts is on Tubi, and I'm delighted.
Miss the DVD extras, though.
Miss the DVD extras, though.
November 8, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Thirteen Ghosts is on Tubi, and I'm delighted.
Miss the DVD extras, though.
Miss the DVD extras, though.
It is both awesome and annoying to find a cool new podcast when it's actually new and there only like the episodes out.
Like, yay, I'm in on the ground floor! But also what do you mean I'm already caught up?
Like, yay, I'm in on the ground floor! But also what do you mean I'm already caught up?
November 6, 2025 at 4:33 PM
It is both awesome and annoying to find a cool new podcast when it's actually new and there only like the episodes out.
Like, yay, I'm in on the ground floor! But also what do you mean I'm already caught up?
Like, yay, I'm in on the ground floor! But also what do you mean I'm already caught up?