Chris McKitterick
@mckitterick.bsky.social
Writer, educator, Ad Astra SF Institute director, intersectional feminist, astro-guy, rescuer of baby animals, & new papa. https://adastra-sf.com/
She Won. They Changed the Machines & Rewired the Election.
We know the R's interfered in the '24 elections (voter interference, voter-roll manipulation). Now we know those occupying the White House lost the election.
And they did it with Musk's help:
thiswillhold.substack.com/p/she-won-th...
We know the R's interfered in the '24 elections (voter interference, voter-roll manipulation). Now we know those occupying the White House lost the election.
And they did it with Musk's help:
thiswillhold.substack.com/p/she-won-th...
June 21, 2025 at 9:34 PM
She Won. They Changed the Machines & Rewired the Election.
We know the R's interfered in the '24 elections (voter interference, voter-roll manipulation). Now we know those occupying the White House lost the election.
And they did it with Musk's help:
thiswillhold.substack.com/p/she-won-th...
We know the R's interfered in the '24 elections (voter interference, voter-roll manipulation). Now we know those occupying the White House lost the election.
And they did it with Musk's help:
thiswillhold.substack.com/p/she-won-th...
Immigrants make America Great.
NO KINGS
NO KINGS
June 15, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Immigrants make America Great.
NO KINGS
NO KINGS
Somehow, the future is both going to be a dystopian techno sci-fi hellscape AND we're gonna have coal and measles and robber barons and a permanent underclass.
Philip K. Dickens
Philip K. Dickens
May 9, 2025 at 11:28 PM
In these trying times, writerly solidarity and human connection is more important than ever. These workshops don't just help you master SF/F/H writing, they're an invitation to the large & dynamic Ad Astra writing community.
SF Summer has been the core of my year since 1992!
SF Summer has been the core of my year since 1992!
Our annual SF/F Writing Workshop (June 15-28) & "Repeat Offenders" Workshop for alums (June 29 - July 12) still have spots open (geopolitical nonsense led to overseas participants having to bow out).
Full info:
adastra-sf.com/Workshop-stu...
Celebrate creativity - scholarships still available!
Full info:
adastra-sf.com/Workshop-stu...
Celebrate creativity - scholarships still available!
April 24, 2025 at 10:01 PM
In these trying times, writerly solidarity and human connection is more important than ever. These workshops don't just help you master SF/F/H writing, they're an invitation to the large & dynamic Ad Astra writing community.
SF Summer has been the core of my year since 1992!
SF Summer has been the core of my year since 1992!
Don't know if y'all are staying away from news, but here's my most recent rant about how the right wingnuts are weaponizing DEIA to attack women and minorities:
www.tumblr.com/mckitterick/...
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Gaslighting: the core Republican strategy
DEI has become the new N-word; the new rightwing abstraction deployed by Republicans to conceal their anti-Black racism
DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion [aka DEIA, to include accessibility]) is…
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February 13, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Don't know if y'all are staying away from news, but here's my most recent rant about how the right wingnuts are weaponizing DEIA to attack women and minorities:
www.tumblr.com/mckitterick/...
www.tumblr.com/mckitterick/...
He mispronounced "bigotry."
Reporter: I’m trying to figure out how you can come to the conclusion that diversity had something to do with this crash?
Trump: Because I have common sense and unfortunately a lot of people don’t
Trump: Because I have common sense and unfortunately a lot of people don’t
January 30, 2025 at 7:47 PM
He mispronounced "bigotry."
Eyeball Surgery#1 complete, in bed cuddling Harvey.
During was like end of 2001 A Space Odyssey, psychedelic visions & felt going to die.
Saw ok after, now only laser afterimages, diffuse special effects. Disturbing but normal? Wearing cyberpunk eyegear for week then do again in 2 weeks, other eye.
During was like end of 2001 A Space Odyssey, psychedelic visions & felt going to die.
Saw ok after, now only laser afterimages, diffuse special effects. Disturbing but normal? Wearing cyberpunk eyegear for week then do again in 2 weeks, other eye.
January 9, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Eyeball Surgery#1 complete, in bed cuddling Harvey.
During was like end of 2001 A Space Odyssey, psychedelic visions & felt going to die.
Saw ok after, now only laser afterimages, diffuse special effects. Disturbing but normal? Wearing cyberpunk eyegear for week then do again in 2 weeks, other eye.
During was like end of 2001 A Space Odyssey, psychedelic visions & felt going to die.
Saw ok after, now only laser afterimages, diffuse special effects. Disturbing but normal? Wearing cyberpunk eyegear for week then do again in 2 weeks, other eye.
Big winter storm about to hit what appears (on the radar map) to be most of the USA, thanks to a polar vortex driving south. Here in LFK we're expecting 8-12" of snow and a quarter inch of ice, plus 45mph winds. Prep for power outages, folks!
January 4, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Big winter storm about to hit what appears (on the radar map) to be most of the USA, thanks to a polar vortex driving south. Here in LFK we're expecting 8-12" of snow and a quarter inch of ice, plus 45mph winds. Prep for power outages, folks!
Reposted by Chris McKitterick
Once upon a time, not the entire internet was 4chan. Only 4chan was 4chan, because everywhere else would kick you out for Doing 4chan in their spaces.
It sounds utopian, but it is true.
It sounds utopian, but it is true.
When social media sites tell you moderation has limits I want you to know there was a time when you could only find the worst people on obscure forums created for being offensive because everywhere else moderated them into those corners.
December 14, 2024 at 4:31 PM
Once upon a time, not the entire internet was 4chan. Only 4chan was 4chan, because everywhere else would kick you out for Doing 4chan in their spaces.
It sounds utopian, but it is true.
It sounds utopian, but it is true.
Listening to our brand-new baby's little sing-song sleeping chatter with my beloved partner's breathing fills my heart with joy.
December 12, 2024 at 8:49 AM
Listening to our brand-new baby's little sing-song sleeping chatter with my beloved partner's breathing fills my heart with joy.
I'm now a poppa!
Harvey arrived into the world at 7 pounds 10 ounces, 21" long, beautiful, and healthy. I'm the luckiest man alive ❤
Harvey arrived into the world at 7 pounds 10 ounces, 21" long, beautiful, and healthy. I'm the luckiest man alive ❤
December 12, 2024 at 8:09 AM
I'm now a poppa!
Harvey arrived into the world at 7 pounds 10 ounces, 21" long, beautiful, and healthy. I'm the luckiest man alive ❤
Harvey arrived into the world at 7 pounds 10 ounces, 21" long, beautiful, and healthy. I'm the luckiest man alive ❤
December 4, 2024 at 9:12 PM
Huh, had no idea about this. Here's the website with more info:
boiefiling.fincen.gov
boiefiling.fincen.gov
December 4, 2024 at 7:18 PM
Huh, had no idea about this. Here's the website with more info:
boiefiling.fincen.gov
boiefiling.fincen.gov
Our birdies have the same palette as the world outside today.
November 30, 2024 at 11:59 PM
Our birdies have the same palette as the world outside today.
Peepers is the cutest little creature ever to creature.
November 30, 2024 at 11:52 PM
Peepers is the cutest little creature ever to creature.
Did not expect to open the curtains to a winter scene today.
November 30, 2024 at 7:01 PM
Did not expect to open the curtains to a winter scene today.
PS: Why buy now? With the impending tariffs, expect prices of imports to rise 20-60% depending on how much nations kiss orange butt.
I recommend you do the same if you've been holding off on big purchases! Not only did I save 25% on both, but also many more% by buying now before prices rocket up.
I recommend you do the same if you've been holding off on big purchases! Not only did I save 25% on both, but also many more% by buying now before prices rocket up.
Just arrived! Unboxed and assembled, weighs about 80 pounds, ready for the incoming Astro-Tech 152mm (6") f/8 triplet apo refractor - my dream setup.
This means I have a couple big reflectors to sell, so if you're looking for a 12" Meade LX90 SCT or a 16" LightBridge f/4.5 truss-tube Dob, hmu.
This means I have a couple big reflectors to sell, so if you're looking for a 12" Meade LX90 SCT or a 16" LightBridge f/4.5 truss-tube Dob, hmu.
November 24, 2024 at 1:12 AM
PS: Why buy now? With the impending tariffs, expect prices of imports to rise 20-60% depending on how much nations kiss orange butt.
I recommend you do the same if you've been holding off on big purchases! Not only did I save 25% on both, but also many more% by buying now before prices rocket up.
I recommend you do the same if you've been holding off on big purchases! Not only did I save 25% on both, but also many more% by buying now before prices rocket up.
Is there a way to enable email notifications about replies and reblogs on Bluesky?
I try not to be online all day but don't want to miss things!
I try not to be online all day but don't want to miss things!
November 23, 2024 at 11:52 PM
Is there a way to enable email notifications about replies and reblogs on Bluesky?
I try not to be online all day but don't want to miss things!
I try not to be online all day but don't want to miss things!
Just arrived! Unboxed and assembled, weighs about 80 pounds, ready for the incoming Astro-Tech 152mm (6") f/8 triplet apo refractor - my dream setup.
This means I have a couple big reflectors to sell, so if you're looking for a 12" Meade LX90 SCT or a 16" LightBridge f/4.5 truss-tube Dob, hmu.
This means I have a couple big reflectors to sell, so if you're looking for a 12" Meade LX90 SCT or a 16" LightBridge f/4.5 truss-tube Dob, hmu.
November 23, 2024 at 8:48 PM
Just arrived! Unboxed and assembled, weighs about 80 pounds, ready for the incoming Astro-Tech 152mm (6") f/8 triplet apo refractor - my dream setup.
This means I have a couple big reflectors to sell, so if you're looking for a 12" Meade LX90 SCT or a 16" LightBridge f/4.5 truss-tube Dob, hmu.
This means I have a couple big reflectors to sell, so if you're looking for a 12" Meade LX90 SCT or a 16" LightBridge f/4.5 truss-tube Dob, hmu.
Still not working - if you've done this, help!
Have you updated your handle to use your own domain?
I'm in the process of updating my handle to use the adastra-sf.com doman, but though I've tried both methods of uploading a TXT file to my server (DNS interface and no interface), it's not resolving even after half an hour.
Tips? Ideas?
I'm in the process of updating my handle to use the adastra-sf.com doman, but though I've tried both methods of uploading a TXT file to my server (DNS interface and no interface), it's not resolving even after half an hour.
Tips? Ideas?
November 21, 2024 at 5:31 AM
Still not working - if you've done this, help!
Have you updated your handle to use your own domain?
I'm in the process of updating my handle to use the adastra-sf.com doman, but though I've tried both methods of uploading a TXT file to my server (DNS interface and no interface), it's not resolving even after half an hour.
Tips? Ideas?
I'm in the process of updating my handle to use the adastra-sf.com doman, but though I've tried both methods of uploading a TXT file to my server (DNS interface and no interface), it's not resolving even after half an hour.
Tips? Ideas?
November 20, 2024 at 11:14 PM
Have you updated your handle to use your own domain?
I'm in the process of updating my handle to use the adastra-sf.com doman, but though I've tried both methods of uploading a TXT file to my server (DNS interface and no interface), it's not resolving even after half an hour.
Tips? Ideas?
I'm in the process of updating my handle to use the adastra-sf.com doman, but though I've tried both methods of uploading a TXT file to my server (DNS interface and no interface), it's not resolving even after half an hour.
Tips? Ideas?
Reposted by Chris McKitterick
Whoever thought of this is a great idea.🦉
November 20, 2024 at 1:39 PM
Whoever thought of this is a great idea.🦉
And for what? Soulless botshit that moves no one.
Gen AI is a deeply dystopian "chew up the artist to barf out their art on command" effort by rich tech dickheads to ensure that we get paid less to tell stories and make art, which means they get to keep more of their money. That's literally it. It's just a shitty con. A trick. An obvious one, too.
November 18, 2024 at 11:09 PM
And for what? Soulless botshit that moves no one.
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November 17, 2024 at 9:10 PM
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