Melanie 🩷💛💙 She/her
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Documentation nerd | Pop culture junkie | Loud opinionated old rural-living leftist godless queer | Animal rescue, trans rights, and abortion care access advocate | LIFT UP against what they try to tear down | Foxtrot Delta Tango
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Melanie 🩷💛💙 She/her
@melanieshears.com
· Feb 23
DOGE is like if Fyre Festival was a government agency.
With even less shelter available.
July 24, 2025 at 11:45 PM
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I’ll go back to lurking here in just a moment, but for the 2 people that might see this, go check it out.
I’ll go back to lurking here in just a moment, but for the 2 people that might see this, go check it out.
June 18, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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I’ll go back to lurking here in just a moment, but for the 2 people that might see this, go check it out.
I’ll go back to lurking here in just a moment, but for the 2 people that might see this, go check it out.
Well that’s going to be stuck in my head for the next few hours now. 👂🪱 🙃
May 11, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Well that’s going to be stuck in my head for the next few hours now. 👂🪱 🙃
Banana is my baby.
When they found her she was tied up in a shed, pregnant with all these babies.
They’re all 2x as big as her now, but since 2021, she’s been with us where she’s cherished.
Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms — whatever species!
#DogsOfBluesky #Dogs #MothersDay 🐶
When they found her she was tied up in a shed, pregnant with all these babies.
They’re all 2x as big as her now, but since 2021, she’s been with us where she’s cherished.
Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms — whatever species!
#DogsOfBluesky #Dogs #MothersDay 🐶
May 11, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Banana is my baby.
When they found her she was tied up in a shed, pregnant with all these babies.
They’re all 2x as big as her now, but since 2021, she’s been with us where she’s cherished.
Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms — whatever species!
#DogsOfBluesky #Dogs #MothersDay 🐶
When they found her she was tied up in a shed, pregnant with all these babies.
They’re all 2x as big as her now, but since 2021, she’s been with us where she’s cherished.
Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms — whatever species!
#DogsOfBluesky #Dogs #MothersDay 🐶
It’s always such a weird feeling flying into CLT for connecting flights. Worked in this airport for so long, but that was also so long ago.
May 3, 2025 at 7:28 PM
It’s always such a weird feeling flying into CLT for connecting flights. Worked in this airport for so long, but that was also so long ago.
Looks like there was an April Fool’s day bot swarm on #Bluesky.
Haven’t seen mention of it, but “The medication bottles rattle even when no one touches them” seems like a creepypasta starting point.
Fun times.
Haven’t seen mention of it, but “The medication bottles rattle even when no one touches them” seems like a creepypasta starting point.
Fun times.
April 27, 2025 at 5:21 AM
Looks like there was an April Fool’s day bot swarm on #Bluesky.
Haven’t seen mention of it, but “The medication bottles rattle even when no one touches them” seems like a creepypasta starting point.
Fun times.
Haven’t seen mention of it, but “The medication bottles rattle even when no one touches them” seems like a creepypasta starting point.
Fun times.
Mike has managed to avoid the Hawk Tuah girl until just now and he’s not at all happy that he’s been exposed.
It’s been a lovely evening other than that. 🤣
It’s been a lovely evening other than that. 🤣
April 27, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Mike has managed to avoid the Hawk Tuah girl until just now and he’s not at all happy that he’s been exposed.
It’s been a lovely evening other than that. 🤣
It’s been a lovely evening other than that. 🤣
Any of the gambling sites taking bets on whether the regime will pardon?
On one hand, he's brown, gay, and was known to dress in drag.
OTOH, he's a ruthless, lying, scumbag regime supporter.
One of the first times I feel like I can't predict the outcome.
Who's got the odds?
On one hand, he's brown, gay, and was known to dress in drag.
OTOH, he's a ruthless, lying, scumbag regime supporter.
One of the first times I feel like I can't predict the outcome.
Who's got the odds?
A timeline of George Santos' journey from Congress to criminal sentencing
Former U.S. Rep. George Santos, who has been sentenced to more than seven years in prison for fraud and theft, was elected to Congress in 2022 but soon came under fire for lying about his life story.
apnews.com
April 26, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Any of the gambling sites taking bets on whether the regime will pardon?
On one hand, he's brown, gay, and was known to dress in drag.
OTOH, he's a ruthless, lying, scumbag regime supporter.
One of the first times I feel like I can't predict the outcome.
Who's got the odds?
On one hand, he's brown, gay, and was known to dress in drag.
OTOH, he's a ruthless, lying, scumbag regime supporter.
One of the first times I feel like I can't predict the outcome.
Who's got the odds?
Did this with some process documentation for my job. Laughed a little too hard at the resulting podcast about how to do my job.
Can't say I have any use for it in any real way, but it was good for a novelty item that I shared with everyone. Not sure anyone else found it as fun as me though. 🙃
Can't say I have any use for it in any real way, but it was good for a novelty item that I shared with everyone. Not sure anyone else found it as fun as me though. 🙃
April 23, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Did this with some process documentation for my job. Laughed a little too hard at the resulting podcast about how to do my job.
Can't say I have any use for it in any real way, but it was good for a novelty item that I shared with everyone. Not sure anyone else found it as fun as me though. 🙃
Can't say I have any use for it in any real way, but it was good for a novelty item that I shared with everyone. Not sure anyone else found it as fun as me though. 🙃
Oh no consequences.
Second time I've been able to say that in a week about truly awful people getting what they deserve.
I'd love to be able to say that every day. Let's make that happen.
Second time I've been able to say that in a week about truly awful people getting what they deserve.
I'd love to be able to say that every day. Let's make that happen.
Tesla earnings:
Profit down 71%
Revenue down 9%
Revenue from the auto business down 20%
Gift link: www.wsj.com/business/aut...
Profit down 71%
Revenue down 9%
Revenue from the auto business down 20%
Gift link: www.wsj.com/business/aut...
Tesla Profit Sinks, Hurt by Political Backlash
The electric-vehicle maker is struggling with a reputational hit from CEO Elon Musk’s polarizing role in the Trump administration.
www.wsj.com
April 22, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Oh no consequences.
Second time I've been able to say that in a week about truly awful people getting what they deserve.
I'd love to be able to say that every day. Let's make that happen.
Second time I've been able to say that in a week about truly awful people getting what they deserve.
I'd love to be able to say that every day. Let's make that happen.
Sometimes context gets a little shuffled in the character limits. 💜
Definitely agree that he is evil for sure!
Definitely agree that he is evil for sure!
April 22, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Sometimes context gets a little shuffled in the character limits. 💜
Definitely agree that he is evil for sure!
Definitely agree that he is evil for sure!
Using autism as a cover is not what your comment alluded to. You stated those with autism are not evil. I’m saying he could have autism and still be evil.
Not defending autism as shield/that his self diagnosis is correct. Simply refuting the notion that autistic folk are somehow inherently good.
Not defending autism as shield/that his self diagnosis is correct. Simply refuting the notion that autistic folk are somehow inherently good.
April 22, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Using autism as a cover is not what your comment alluded to. You stated those with autism are not evil. I’m saying he could have autism and still be evil.
Not defending autism as shield/that his self diagnosis is correct. Simply refuting the notion that autistic folk are somehow inherently good.
Not defending autism as shield/that his self diagnosis is correct. Simply refuting the notion that autistic folk are somehow inherently good.
Autism doesn't automatically make someone a good person. What kind of bonkers take is that?
An autistic person can in fact also be a narcissist; not all autistic people are morally good.
Autism does not cause people to give nazi salutes, but an autistic person can still choose to be a nazi.
An autistic person can in fact also be a narcissist; not all autistic people are morally good.
Autism does not cause people to give nazi salutes, but an autistic person can still choose to be a nazi.
April 22, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Autism doesn't automatically make someone a good person. What kind of bonkers take is that?
An autistic person can in fact also be a narcissist; not all autistic people are morally good.
Autism does not cause people to give nazi salutes, but an autistic person can still choose to be a nazi.
An autistic person can in fact also be a narcissist; not all autistic people are morally good.
Autism does not cause people to give nazi salutes, but an autistic person can still choose to be a nazi.
Come join me & my little chosen family at queer pottery night in Kingsport!
#QueerArt #Pottery #Kingsport #Tennessee #Tricities
#QueerArt #Pottery #Kingsport #Tennessee #Tricities
Join us for Queer Craft Night on 4/24 at 6PM @ The Crumbum in Kingsport!
Make earrings & pendants w/ Jacob from The Clay Gurus.
$35+tax covers all materials + firing.
Coffee & pastries available!
RSVP: theclaygurus@gmail.com | (423) 765-0715
#QueerCraftNight
Make earrings & pendants w/ Jacob from The Clay Gurus.
$35+tax covers all materials + firing.
Coffee & pastries available!
RSVP: theclaygurus@gmail.com | (423) 765-0715
#QueerCraftNight
April 19, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Come join me & my little chosen family at queer pottery night in Kingsport!
#QueerArt #Pottery #Kingsport #Tennessee #Tricities
#QueerArt #Pottery #Kingsport #Tennessee #Tricities
When your photos app gives you flashbacks to what life was like around this time 5 years ago.
That feels like so long ago but it was the same horror show.
Wonder if he will kill as many people this time around.
That feels like so long ago but it was the same horror show.
Wonder if he will kill as many people this time around.
April 19, 2025 at 9:33 PM
When your photos app gives you flashbacks to what life was like around this time 5 years ago.
That feels like so long ago but it was the same horror show.
Wonder if he will kill as many people this time around.
That feels like so long ago but it was the same horror show.
Wonder if he will kill as many people this time around.
The doge stupidity almost broke off CVE tracking. Still a bit unclear as to how long it’s safe.
We already barely keep the internet safe really. Losing CVE tracking would enable more chaos.
More of their nutball destabilization plan in play.
Industry niche news so you wouldn’t even know.
We already barely keep the internet safe really. Losing CVE tracking would enable more chaos.
More of their nutball destabilization plan in play.
Industry niche news so you wouldn’t even know.
CISA funds CVE program in the 11th hour of contract with MITRE
CISA announced it will fund CVE Program on last day of contract with MITRE.
www.scworld.com
April 16, 2025 at 4:52 PM
The doge stupidity almost broke off CVE tracking. Still a bit unclear as to how long it’s safe.
We already barely keep the internet safe really. Losing CVE tracking would enable more chaos.
More of their nutball destabilization plan in play.
Industry niche news so you wouldn’t even know.
We already barely keep the internet safe really. Losing CVE tracking would enable more chaos.
More of their nutball destabilization plan in play.
Industry niche news so you wouldn’t even know.
Oh no consequences.
This could be bigger than the Ashley Madison hack.
This could be bigger than the Ashley Madison hack.
4Chan was hacked, its source code was leaked, admin emails were leaked, AND a lot of registered users used their real names and .edu email addresses. Lotta CHUDs getting exposed to sunlight today.
April 15, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Oh no consequences.
This could be bigger than the Ashley Madison hack.
This could be bigger than the Ashley Madison hack.
Can't is not the right word there. They "should not be able to" is more correct. Not to be a doomer, but true.
Laws & existing checks and balances should mean they should not be able to do the inhumane and morally outrageous things they've been doing.
Hasn't even slowed them down yet.
Laws & existing checks and balances should mean they should not be able to do the inhumane and morally outrageous things they've been doing.
Hasn't even slowed them down yet.
April 15, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Can't is not the right word there. They "should not be able to" is more correct. Not to be a doomer, but true.
Laws & existing checks and balances should mean they should not be able to do the inhumane and morally outrageous things they've been doing.
Hasn't even slowed them down yet.
Laws & existing checks and balances should mean they should not be able to do the inhumane and morally outrageous things they've been doing.
Hasn't even slowed them down yet.
Thread appears to be still evolving, but I'm already sold by a Starry Night with Walken from the Weapon of Choice video flying through it.
@riotgrlerin.bsky.social is by far the best source of pure joy I've found on Bluesky. Even edges out the hourly opossums at @possumeveryhour.io by a smidge.
@riotgrlerin.bsky.social is by far the best source of pure joy I've found on Bluesky. Even edges out the hourly opossums at @possumeveryhour.io by a smidge.
April 12, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Thread appears to be still evolving, but I'm already sold by a Starry Night with Walken from the Weapon of Choice video flying through it.
@riotgrlerin.bsky.social is by far the best source of pure joy I've found on Bluesky. Even edges out the hourly opossums at @possumeveryhour.io by a smidge.
@riotgrlerin.bsky.social is by far the best source of pure joy I've found on Bluesky. Even edges out the hourly opossums at @possumeveryhour.io by a smidge.
I have reached an age and level of frustration with the world where I fully understand why my MaMaw used to have a closet full of mumus to wear around the house. I only have one. I need so many more.
Comfort level: 10000.
Number of fucks I give what I look like in it: 0
Comfort level: 10000.
Number of fucks I give what I look like in it: 0
April 11, 2025 at 6:03 PM
I have reached an age and level of frustration with the world where I fully understand why my MaMaw used to have a closet full of mumus to wear around the house. I only have one. I need so many more.
Comfort level: 10000.
Number of fucks I give what I look like in it: 0
Comfort level: 10000.
Number of fucks I give what I look like in it: 0
NO AND NO AND NO AND NO
This regime needs to go now.
Period.
This regime needs to go now.
Period.
Exclusive: Musk's DOGE using AI to snoop on U.S. federal workers, sources say
Trump administration officials have told some U.S. government employees that Elon Musk's DOGE team of technologists is using artificial intelligence to surveil at least one federal agency’s communications for hostility to President Donald Trump and his agenda, said two people with knowledge of the matter.
www.reuters.com
April 8, 2025 at 4:08 PM
NO AND NO AND NO AND NO
This regime needs to go now.
Period.
This regime needs to go now.
Period.
Who else had to learn the Fifty Nifty United States song when they were young?
Aside from that flashback, love this so much. Made me emotional.
Thank you to all of you — literally worldwide — that got out there yesterday. We are becoming a sound they can’t ignore. ✊
Aside from that flashback, love this so much. Made me emotional.
Thank you to all of you — literally worldwide — that got out there yesterday. We are becoming a sound they can’t ignore. ✊
April 6, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Who else had to learn the Fifty Nifty United States song when they were young?
Aside from that flashback, love this so much. Made me emotional.
Thank you to all of you — literally worldwide — that got out there yesterday. We are becoming a sound they can’t ignore. ✊
Aside from that flashback, love this so much. Made me emotional.
Thank you to all of you — literally worldwide — that got out there yesterday. We are becoming a sound they can’t ignore. ✊
#Nashville ✊
Estimates from some UVOTN members that were there have somewhere near 3k participants! 😮🎊
Wish I coulda been there, but so glad that so many of you were there for me. THANK YOU #Tennessee
#HandsOff #resist #UVOTN
Estimates from some UVOTN members that were there have somewhere near 3k participants! 😮🎊
Wish I coulda been there, but so glad that so many of you were there for me. THANK YOU #Tennessee
#HandsOff #resist #UVOTN
Scenes from Nashville’s #HandsOff2025 protest at Centennial Park. Looks like a few thousand people of all ages and backgrounds 5/
April 5, 2025 at 7:20 PM
#Nashville ✊
Estimates from some UVOTN members that were there have somewhere near 3k participants! 😮🎊
Wish I coulda been there, but so glad that so many of you were there for me. THANK YOU #Tennessee
#HandsOff #resist #UVOTN
Estimates from some UVOTN members that were there have somewhere near 3k participants! 😮🎊
Wish I coulda been there, but so glad that so many of you were there for me. THANK YOU #Tennessee
#HandsOff #resist #UVOTN
Anyone who accuses any activist of only doing what you see on social media is projecting, near as I can figure.
Stop worrying about what other people on social media are doing and get off your ass and do your own work.
The need for volunteers is HUGE for every organization I know of right now.
Stop worrying about what other people on social media are doing and get off your ass and do your own work.
The need for volunteers is HUGE for every organization I know of right now.
Seriously friends, 99% of my cases are things nobody ever hears about. 99% of my activism isn't shit I post about.
Assuming people only do what you see on social media isn't just inaccurate, it's actively harmful.
Assuming people only do what you see on social media isn't just inaccurate, it's actively harmful.
April 5, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Anyone who accuses any activist of only doing what you see on social media is projecting, near as I can figure.
Stop worrying about what other people on social media are doing and get off your ass and do your own work.
The need for volunteers is HUGE for every organization I know of right now.
Stop worrying about what other people on social media are doing and get off your ass and do your own work.
The need for volunteers is HUGE for every organization I know of right now.
#Nashville #HandsOff #UVOTN
Nashville - head on out to Centennial Park. Y'all may have gotten an email saying it was canceled, but UVOTN is out there NOW and ready for all of you to be too.
It's STILL HANDS OFF! Make your voice heard and join in with us for now and for the future!
Nashville - head on out to Centennial Park. Y'all may have gotten an email saying it was canceled, but UVOTN is out there NOW and ready for all of you to be too.
It's STILL HANDS OFF! Make your voice heard and join in with us for now and for the future!
April 5, 2025 at 5:05 PM
#Nashville #HandsOff #UVOTN
Nashville - head on out to Centennial Park. Y'all may have gotten an email saying it was canceled, but UVOTN is out there NOW and ready for all of you to be too.
It's STILL HANDS OFF! Make your voice heard and join in with us for now and for the future!
Nashville - head on out to Centennial Park. Y'all may have gotten an email saying it was canceled, but UVOTN is out there NOW and ready for all of you to be too.
It's STILL HANDS OFF! Make your voice heard and join in with us for now and for the future!