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More like Aunty Mame every day. Behold fat femme wizardry, bisexual hullabaloo, culinary feats of derring-do, progressive theology, and kitty cats. Probably posting from the bath. she/her
Nashville-->Boston-->SF-->OAKLAND BABY
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Somebody needs to invite me to a fancy party. Getting dressed up might temporarily bolster my will to live.
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We need to face reality. Unless there’s ample warning, we will not be able to safely evacuate everyone from any East Bay hills area if everyone is in their own vehicle.
We need to plan for carpools and for those who are able to evacuate by biking or walking.
We need to plan for carpools and for those who are able to evacuate by biking or walking.
Evacuating for a tsunami could take over 2 hours, new study says. Neither are enough for people to escape danger zones in worst-case scenarios.
Evacuating the Berkeley Hills during a wildfire could take over 4 hours, study says
Evacuating for a tsunami could take over 2 hours, new study says. Neither are enough for people to escape danger zones in worst-case scenarios.
www.berkeleyside.org
December 26, 2025 at 10:15 PM
We need to face reality. Unless there’s ample warning, we will not be able to safely evacuate everyone from any East Bay hills area if everyone is in their own vehicle.
We need to plan for carpools and for those who are able to evacuate by biking or walking.
We need to plan for carpools and for those who are able to evacuate by biking or walking.
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Fatality
December 27, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Fatality
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This guy had a number one single in Christmas 1993 in the UK. I’d say “look it up” but I think everyone reading this is like yeah that sounds like UK.
beloved children’s entertainer and seventh circle demon Mr. Blobby
December 27, 2025 at 2:30 AM
This guy had a number one single in Christmas 1993 in the UK. I’d say “look it up” but I think everyone reading this is like yeah that sounds like UK.
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unironically a good idea
December 27, 2025 at 1:40 AM
unironically a good idea
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Polymarket, but only for betting on how they won’t actually leave.
Billionaires are considering cutting or reducing their ties to California by the end of the year because of a proposed ballot measure that could tax the state’s wealthiest residents.
A Wealth Tax Floated in California Has Billionaires Thinking of Leaving
It’s uncertain whether the proposal will reach the statewide ballot in November, but some billionaires like Peter Thiel and Larry Page may be unwilling to take the risk.
nyti.ms
December 27, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Polymarket, but only for betting on how they won’t actually leave.
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Goodnight.
‘The whole Moomin family had, as usual, hibernated for the winter and set the alarm clock to ring on the first of April. But the clock was old and not to be trusted, so it woke them up for Christmas instead. Since she was awake anyway, Moominmamma made coffee.’ ~ 🖼️ 🖊️ Tove Jansson
‘The whole Moomin family had, as usual, hibernated for the winter and set the alarm clock to ring on the first of April. But the clock was old and not to be trusted, so it woke them up for Christmas instead. Since she was awake anyway, Moominmamma made coffee.’ ~ 🖼️ 🖊️ Tove Jansson
December 27, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Goodnight.
‘The whole Moomin family had, as usual, hibernated for the winter and set the alarm clock to ring on the first of April. But the clock was old and not to be trusted, so it woke them up for Christmas instead. Since she was awake anyway, Moominmamma made coffee.’ ~ 🖼️ 🖊️ Tove Jansson
‘The whole Moomin family had, as usual, hibernated for the winter and set the alarm clock to ring on the first of April. But the clock was old and not to be trusted, so it woke them up for Christmas instead. Since she was awake anyway, Moominmamma made coffee.’ ~ 🖼️ 🖊️ Tove Jansson
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trans people if you did nothing else this year you made it through 12 months of the federal government having your extermination not low on its list of priorities and you can feel really good about that it’s a big deal
December 26, 2025 at 9:01 PM
trans people if you did nothing else this year you made it through 12 months of the federal government having your extermination not low on its list of priorities and you can feel really good about that it’s a big deal
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Folks…I know $10 is a lot of money for a lot of people, but it’s the end of the year and healthcare is a little bonkers at the moment
If you have rx’s available AND the money to get them, get everything you can as soon as you can
Worried folks are in for some sticker shock come Jan 1st
If you have rx’s available AND the money to get them, get everything you can as soon as you can
Worried folks are in for some sticker shock come Jan 1st
December 26, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Folks…I know $10 is a lot of money for a lot of people, but it’s the end of the year and healthcare is a little bonkers at the moment
If you have rx’s available AND the money to get them, get everything you can as soon as you can
Worried folks are in for some sticker shock come Jan 1st
If you have rx’s available AND the money to get them, get everything you can as soon as you can
Worried folks are in for some sticker shock come Jan 1st
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The act of deportation requires the person who is expelled to be of a foreign nationality. To be from elsewhere. They didn’t deport a US citizen. Masked criminals illegally detained, kidnapped, & trafficked a US citizen to a foreign country based on the color of their skin.
"Her family has now been told she has been deported, despite US District Judge Brendan Hurson ruling Thursday that she could not be deported pending a hearing...attorneys said Monday that they have...confirm[ed] with the hospital she was born in Maryland." https://bit.ly/3MMdJvz
ICE detains woman whose lawyer insists is US citizen. DHS says she isn't
Federal agents arrested Dulce Consuelo Diaz Morales on her way home in Baltimore, Maryland.
bit.ly
December 26, 2025 at 10:23 PM
The act of deportation requires the person who is expelled to be of a foreign nationality. To be from elsewhere. They didn’t deport a US citizen. Masked criminals illegally detained, kidnapped, & trafficked a US citizen to a foreign country based on the color of their skin.
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Can recommend a Mex-Am/Jewish-Am marriage for many reasons but the fridge full of leftover tamales and Chinese food at Xmas is not low on the list. 🫔🥡🎄
December 26, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Can recommend a Mex-Am/Jewish-Am marriage for many reasons but the fridge full of leftover tamales and Chinese food at Xmas is not low on the list. 🫔🥡🎄
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Connor Storrie photoshoot for Interview Magazine
December 26, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Connor Storrie photoshoot for Interview Magazine
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Enjoyed reading this feature on a grassroots, women-led conservation project in India protecting coastal mangroves and the ecologies they support.
Guardians of the Mangroves
How women crab farmers along India’s coast have linked their livelihoods to environmental conservation.
conversationalist.org
December 26, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Enjoyed reading this feature on a grassroots, women-led conservation project in India protecting coastal mangroves and the ecologies they support.
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December 24, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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i say this as someone who have spent the last 5 years in kpop fandom: i am a fan and i am being serviced within an inch of my life #HeatedRivalry
December 23, 2025 at 4:27 PM
i say this as someone who have spent the last 5 years in kpop fandom: i am a fan and i am being serviced within an inch of my life #HeatedRivalry
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Those who benefit from housekeepers, clerks, waiters, and other members of this invisible workforce may be enjoying a holiday break and time off with family, but the same does not hold true for the workers who make that possible.
They Clean After Holiday Shoppers. But They Don't Get to Celebrate with Their Families.
“In my culture, Christmas Eve is our day to celebrate. ... And I’m going to work like it’s a regular day. It’s hard on the kids.”
inthesetimes.com
December 26, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Those who benefit from housekeepers, clerks, waiters, and other members of this invisible workforce may be enjoying a holiday break and time off with family, but the same does not hold true for the workers who make that possible.
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The problem with Thatcherism is eventually the plebs have no money
December 26, 2025 at 9:04 PM
The problem with Thatcherism is eventually the plebs have no money
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It is surprising to me that none of the major platforms have actual _parental control_ features so that we can limit the amount of time that our parents can spend online, and which apps they’re allowed to use. I don’t worry about my teenager’s use of the internet at all, just my octogenarian dad’s.
December 26, 2025 at 7:42 PM
It is surprising to me that none of the major platforms have actual _parental control_ features so that we can limit the amount of time that our parents can spend online, and which apps they’re allowed to use. I don’t worry about my teenager’s use of the internet at all, just my octogenarian dad’s.
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lol Lina Kahn was always going to get her lick back. I am so happy she's enacting justice at the epicenter of corporate greed. 😀
December 26, 2025 at 8:43 PM
lol Lina Kahn was always going to get her lick back. I am so happy she's enacting justice at the epicenter of corporate greed. 😀
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Another great interview with Jacob Tierney in Variety, especially his comments in response to Deuxmoi and other criticisms of the show: variety.com/2025/tv/news...
‘Heated Rivalry’ Creator on That Romantic Finale, Why Women Love the Show and How the Sex Might Evolve in Season 2: ‘They Can’t Always Be F—ing. God Knows, That’s Just Exhausting!’
'Heated Rivalry' creator Jacob Tierney on the Season 1 finale, changes from Rachel Reid's book, how sex on the show will evolve and why women love it.
variety.com
December 26, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Another great interview with Jacob Tierney in Variety, especially his comments in response to Deuxmoi and other criticisms of the show: variety.com/2025/tv/news...
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“Why women love the show”
The sheer number of women that are attracted to vulnerable emotionally accessible men…
The sheer number of women that are attracted to vulnerable emotionally accessible men…
Another great interview with Jacob Tierney in Variety, especially his comments in response to Deuxmoi and other criticisms of the show: variety.com/2025/tv/news...
‘Heated Rivalry’ Creator on That Romantic Finale, Why Women Love the Show and How the Sex Might Evolve in Season 2: ‘They Can’t Always Be F—ing. God Knows, That’s Just Exhausting!’
'Heated Rivalry' creator Jacob Tierney on the Season 1 finale, changes from Rachel Reid's book, how sex on the show will evolve and why women love it.
variety.com
December 26, 2025 at 6:14 PM
“Why women love the show”
The sheer number of women that are attracted to vulnerable emotionally accessible men…
The sheer number of women that are attracted to vulnerable emotionally accessible men…
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December 26, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Correct 👀
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My brother once said that the most useful thing law school teaches you is that many things you think are political problems are actually legal problems, and many things you think are legal problems are actually political issues.
And boy HOWDY ain’t that the truth.
And boy HOWDY ain’t that the truth.
January 24, 2025 at 5:49 PM
My brother once said that the most useful thing law school teaches you is that many things you think are political problems are actually legal problems, and many things you think are legal problems are actually political issues.
And boy HOWDY ain’t that the truth.
And boy HOWDY ain’t that the truth.
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I'd believe this anecdote because I've met guys like this at conventions. People do ask (politely) about their work and they can't pitch it because what makes it special is that they are the specialest boy. They go to panels and hear queer and BIPOC writers talk about their work and think "ah ha". +
This shit is made up, actually
December 26, 2025 at 4:27 PM
I'd believe this anecdote because I've met guys like this at conventions. People do ask (politely) about their work and they can't pitch it because what makes it special is that they are the specialest boy. They go to panels and hear queer and BIPOC writers talk about their work and think "ah ha". +
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facebook's mission statement
You can pretend to have your shit together if you want. They don’t really check
December 26, 2025 at 6:31 PM
facebook's mission statement
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human face available corner of 40th and madison, se portland. hurry.
December 25, 2025 at 7:35 PM
human face available corner of 40th and madison, se portland. hurry.