Madeline
@madelinesopinions.bsky.social
She/Her | Theatre, Politics, Disability Justice, Arts in Health, Books, Consent Culture, Shenanigans
I've been off all my social media for months, but I heard Nate Silver shit on Bluesky, so here I am joining back in just to spite him.
September 2, 2025 at 12:18 AM
I've been off all my social media for months, but I heard Nate Silver shit on Bluesky, so here I am joining back in just to spite him.
The cardiac wing at my hospital requires valet parking, but the valet parking closes before the appointments end. Because that makes sense.
January 30, 2025 at 5:44 PM
The cardiac wing at my hospital requires valet parking, but the valet parking closes before the appointments end. Because that makes sense.
This many adults collectively realizing checks and balances aren't going stop what's happening and redeem our government is like an entire primary school being told Santa, the Tooth Fairy, and the Easter Bunny aren't real at an assembly.
January 29, 2025 at 1:47 AM
This many adults collectively realizing checks and balances aren't going stop what's happening and redeem our government is like an entire primary school being told Santa, the Tooth Fairy, and the Easter Bunny aren't real at an assembly.
Close enough. Welcome back, Elle Woods.
Mississippi Dem intros "Life Begins at Erection" Act - National Zero
Dem Mississippi state Senator Bradford Blackmon this week decided it’s time to start writing reproductive health laws that focus on a man’s role in the process, filing the “Life Begins at Erection Act...
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January 23, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Close enough. Welcome back, Elle Woods.
Take a brain break and (re)watch Damson Chola Jr.'s performance of "Make Them Hear You" from "Ragtime" at last year's @jimmyawards.bsky.social. It's good for the soul to recognize young people's talents + capabilities, remember the enduring fortitude of our communities, and enjoy the arts.
2024 Jimmy Awards Solo Performance - Damson Chola Jr.
YouTube video by Jimmy Awards
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January 22, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Take a brain break and (re)watch Damson Chola Jr.'s performance of "Make Them Hear You" from "Ragtime" at last year's @jimmyawards.bsky.social. It's good for the soul to recognize young people's talents + capabilities, remember the enduring fortitude of our communities, and enjoy the arts.
I heard there are more genders than guns, so there's no way to regulate it. Even if they make laws, there is so much black market gender out there, not to mention the types of pronouns available on the dark web.
January 22, 2025 at 12:41 AM
I heard there are more genders than guns, so there's no way to regulate it. Even if they make laws, there is so much black market gender out there, not to mention the types of pronouns available on the dark web.
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we don't talk about pierogies enough
January 19, 2025 at 7:48 PM
we don't talk about pierogies enough
Spectacle-filled theatrics aren't just for Broadway because all the world's a stage
January 19, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Spectacle-filled theatrics aren't just for Broadway because all the world's a stage
"There was a city called Washington in a country called America. It was the end of the world. And I was dancing on TikTok, and we were all fast asleep." --eliah.gb on TikTok
January 18, 2025 at 5:34 PM
"There was a city called Washington in a country called America. It was the end of the world. And I was dancing on TikTok, and we were all fast asleep." --eliah.gb on TikTok
All these hese unprecedented events keep becoming increasingly more precedented
January 14, 2025 at 3:07 PM
All these hese unprecedented events keep becoming increasingly more precedented
THANK YOU, UnitedHealth Care, for authorizing the meds my doctor prescribed!
Prior authorization is a beautiful reminder that no matter how isolating chronic illness/disability feel, you're always there, guiding the course of my treatment through your exceptions, denials, & preauthorizations. 💖
Prior authorization is a beautiful reminder that no matter how isolating chronic illness/disability feel, you're always there, guiding the course of my treatment through your exceptions, denials, & preauthorizations. 💖
January 14, 2025 at 12:13 AM
THANK YOU, UnitedHealth Care, for authorizing the meds my doctor prescribed!
Prior authorization is a beautiful reminder that no matter how isolating chronic illness/disability feel, you're always there, guiding the course of my treatment through your exceptions, denials, & preauthorizations. 💖
Prior authorization is a beautiful reminder that no matter how isolating chronic illness/disability feel, you're always there, guiding the course of my treatment through your exceptions, denials, & preauthorizations. 💖
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The year is 2035. I meet President AOC in the Oval Office. "You've done well," she says. "By telling men to dress gay, you've lowered the population rate by 90%, thereby reducing carbon emissions." She slides me a manilla envelope. I can now afford a home in a walkable neighborhood
January 13, 2025 at 5:24 AM
The year is 2035. I meet President AOC in the Oval Office. "You've done well," she says. "By telling men to dress gay, you've lowered the population rate by 90%, thereby reducing carbon emissions." She slides me a manilla envelope. I can now afford a home in a walkable neighborhood
Today's a great day to...
💙 Wear a mask for the first time
💜 Start wearing a mask again
🩷 Keep wearing a mask
😷
💙 Wear a mask for the first time
💜 Start wearing a mask again
🩷 Keep wearing a mask
😷
January 12, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Today's a great day to...
💙 Wear a mask for the first time
💜 Start wearing a mask again
🩷 Keep wearing a mask
😷
💙 Wear a mask for the first time
💜 Start wearing a mask again
🩷 Keep wearing a mask
😷
You can want all the people and animals to be safe and for California to have plenty of firefighters all while simultaneously remaining 1000% against exploiting the labor of incarcerated people.
Slavery as punishment of crime is still enslavement.
Slavery as punishment of crime is still enslavement.
January 12, 2025 at 4:49 AM
You can want all the people and animals to be safe and for California to have plenty of firefighters all while simultaneously remaining 1000% against exploiting the labor of incarcerated people.
Slavery as punishment of crime is still enslavement.
Slavery as punishment of crime is still enslavement.
I just finished listening to an ARC of A Killing Cold by Kate Alice Marshall, and if you like the idea cozy winter cabin read filled with wealthy family drama and lightly spiced with recollections of Christian trauma, you should put it on your TBR right now.
A Killing Cold a book by Kate Alice Marshall
A woman invited to her wealthy fiance's family retreat realizes they are hiding a terrible secret--and that she's been there before, by the bestselling author of What Lies in the Woods. A whirlwind ro...
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January 6, 2025 at 11:11 PM
I just finished listening to an ARC of A Killing Cold by Kate Alice Marshall, and if you like the idea cozy winter cabin read filled with wealthy family drama and lightly spiced with recollections of Christian trauma, you should put it on your TBR right now.
Just saw an ad for a hooded fleece that started, "You're not a child! You're a MAN. So stop wearing so many layers to go outside."
So, Men of Bluesky, does dressing for the elements destabilize your gender identity & sense of self? If so, what level of frostbite would secure your masculinity?
So, Men of Bluesky, does dressing for the elements destabilize your gender identity & sense of self? If so, what level of frostbite would secure your masculinity?
January 6, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Just saw an ad for a hooded fleece that started, "You're not a child! You're a MAN. So stop wearing so many layers to go outside."
So, Men of Bluesky, does dressing for the elements destabilize your gender identity & sense of self? If so, what level of frostbite would secure your masculinity?
So, Men of Bluesky, does dressing for the elements destabilize your gender identity & sense of self? If so, what level of frostbite would secure your masculinity?
Much harder to assess books for keeping/donating when the odds of a 1984/Fahrenheit 451 reality seem higher
January 5, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Much harder to assess books for keeping/donating when the odds of a 1984/Fahrenheit 451 reality seem higher
News Years Resolution Reminders!
We do not all have the same 24-hours in a day.
Diet culture and fat phobia are toxic, sneaky tools of oppressive systems.
You can set and release goals at any time or not make any at all.
Focusing on survival instead of improvement is not shameful.
We do not all have the same 24-hours in a day.
Diet culture and fat phobia are toxic, sneaky tools of oppressive systems.
You can set and release goals at any time or not make any at all.
Focusing on survival instead of improvement is not shameful.
January 3, 2025 at 3:55 PM
News Years Resolution Reminders!
We do not all have the same 24-hours in a day.
Diet culture and fat phobia are toxic, sneaky tools of oppressive systems.
You can set and release goals at any time or not make any at all.
Focusing on survival instead of improvement is not shameful.
We do not all have the same 24-hours in a day.
Diet culture and fat phobia are toxic, sneaky tools of oppressive systems.
You can set and release goals at any time or not make any at all.
Focusing on survival instead of improvement is not shameful.
Too many abusers have podcasts.
December 29, 2024 at 11:59 PM
Too many abusers have podcasts.
Minnesotan culture is the number of hockey guys in line to check in at MSP on December 27
December 27, 2024 at 5:18 PM
Minnesotan culture is the number of hockey guys in line to check in at MSP on December 27
PSA for All Gatherings: Offering non-alcoholic beverage options geared towards adults is important not only for accessibility but also for supporting those working towards/maintaining sobriety without drawing attention to drink choices
December 20, 2024 at 3:32 PM
PSA for All Gatherings: Offering non-alcoholic beverage options geared towards adults is important not only for accessibility but also for supporting those working towards/maintaining sobriety without drawing attention to drink choices
Flight attendant just said "Welcome to Delta, America's perfect airline," so it's safe to say they do not measure perfection by accessisibility, disability inclusion, and transparency but that's their choice!! 🥰
Also, the bathroom near my seat wasn't cleaned before boarding started--lol
Also, the bathroom near my seat wasn't cleaned before boarding started--lol
December 19, 2024 at 10:48 PM
Flight attendant just said "Welcome to Delta, America's perfect airline," so it's safe to say they do not measure perfection by accessisibility, disability inclusion, and transparency but that's their choice!! 🥰
Also, the bathroom near my seat wasn't cleaned before boarding started--lol
Also, the bathroom near my seat wasn't cleaned before boarding started--lol
"He has a real John Proctor vibe," is how we're flagging men with in theatre from now on, pass it on.
December 18, 2024 at 2:17 PM
"He has a real John Proctor vibe," is how we're flagging men with in theatre from now on, pass it on.
Started my day by watching edits of Shadow slowly make it to the top of the hill to reunite with Peter because I make great decisions for my mental well-being
a dog peeking out of a pile of leaves in a field
Alt: Shadow, an old golden retriever, slowly appears between plants in a field during the reunion scene in Homeward Bound. At this moment in the film, the family has assumed Shadow didn't make it, and Chance and Sassy have already been reunited with the family.
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December 17, 2024 at 1:07 PM
Started my day by watching edits of Shadow slowly make it to the top of the hill to reunite with Peter because I make great decisions for my mental well-being
5 days before my flight, Delta tells me I can no longer travel with my pet in cabin because I use an portable oxygen concentrator (never been an issue previously). This apparent policy is not available on their website, and there is no documentation they can share. Anyone else experience this?
December 15, 2024 at 1:51 AM
5 days before my flight, Delta tells me I can no longer travel with my pet in cabin because I use an portable oxygen concentrator (never been an issue previously). This apparent policy is not available on their website, and there is no documentation they can share. Anyone else experience this?