Pam Yve Simon
@pamyve.bsky.social
Poet. Photographer. Caregiver. (she/her)
https://linktr.ee/pamyve
https://linktr.ee/pamyve
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Hey, if you are not going to AWP (NAWP), you can find me @mitchnobis.bsky.social and the rest of the NAWP gang here. If you are going to AWP but find in person stuff daunting and want to zoom in, feel free!
February 19, 2026 at 1:19 AM
Hey, if you are not going to AWP (NAWP), you can find me @mitchnobis.bsky.social and the rest of the NAWP gang here. If you are going to AWP but find in person stuff daunting and want to zoom in, feel free!
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Heyyy, announcement coming soon, but of COURSE we'll do an open mic for folks who are [say it with me!]...
Not at!
A!
W!
P!
[crowd goes nuts]
Not at!
A!
W!
P!
[crowd goes nuts]
hey quick question should NAWP do another annual open mic during AWP for those of us who can't get there and will be Not at AWP instead y/n
February 19, 2026 at 12:38 AM
Heyyy, announcement coming soon, but of COURSE we'll do an open mic for folks who are [say it with me!]...
Not at!
A!
W!
P!
[crowd goes nuts]
Not at!
A!
W!
P!
[crowd goes nuts]
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Public libraries are actually existing examples of the world we want. We should not have to fight for them under a democratic socialist mayor.
@nycplan.org is organizing a response. Tell Mamdani to make good on his commitment to baseline funding for libraries!
nycplan.org
@nycplan.org is organizing a response. Tell Mamdani to make good on his commitment to baseline funding for libraries!
nycplan.org
NYC Public Library Action Network
Read our response in our latest newsletter Mar 21 at Make the Road New York (in Queens). Learn how you can advocate for increased public library funding, hear more about the services that libraries…
nycplan.org
February 18, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Public libraries are actually existing examples of the world we want. We should not have to fight for them under a democratic socialist mayor.
@nycplan.org is organizing a response. Tell Mamdani to make good on his commitment to baseline funding for libraries!
nycplan.org
@nycplan.org is organizing a response. Tell Mamdani to make good on his commitment to baseline funding for libraries!
nycplan.org
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OK, let’s discuss what’s happened with the proposed NYC public libraries budget for FY 27. Mayor Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov released his preliminary budget yesterday. This kicks off the city budget process. [Long thread]
February 18, 2026 at 2:09 PM
OK, let’s discuss what’s happened with the proposed NYC public libraries budget for FY 27. Mayor Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov released his preliminary budget yesterday. This kicks off the city budget process. [Long thread]
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I could not be happier about where this story ended up. Thank you @wigleaf.bsky.social for believing in "Things That Happened at or around My Cousin Kelly's Funeral, in No Particular Order." Started at @smokelong.bsky.social, of course... wigleaf.com
w i g l e a f : (very) short fiction
An online journal of very short fictions -- under 1000 words.
wigleaf.com
February 8, 2026 at 9:26 PM
I could not be happier about where this story ended up. Thank you @wigleaf.bsky.social for believing in "Things That Happened at or around My Cousin Kelly's Funeral, in No Particular Order." Started at @smokelong.bsky.social, of course... wigleaf.com
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“I will read the seeds a story,” said Toad. “Then they will not be afraid.”
Toad read a long story to his seeds.
Toad read a long story to his seeds.
February 7, 2026 at 5:37 AM
“I will read the seeds a story,” said Toad. “Then they will not be afraid.”
Toad read a long story to his seeds.
Toad read a long story to his seeds.
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as i keep saying, the things to do to secure elections are to volunteer to work the polls or to serve as an observer, & to pressure your *state representatives* to take steps to further secure voting locations and ballots. you should also learn about how election administration works in your area.
February 5, 2026 at 1:35 PM
as i keep saying, the things to do to secure elections are to volunteer to work the polls or to serve as an observer, & to pressure your *state representatives* to take steps to further secure voting locations and ballots. you should also learn about how election administration works in your area.
“She told me she preferred
not to be defined
by the vines” from @devanbarlow.bsky.social’s poem “Shears” in @smallwondersmag.com
not to be defined
by the vines” from @devanbarlow.bsky.social’s poem “Shears” in @smallwondersmag.com
If you read my poem "Shears" smallwondersmag.com/piece/shears/ and think "hey, that's a fun twist on a familiar tale" then you'll LOVE my collection of retellings!
February 4, 2026 at 8:55 PM
“She told me she preferred
not to be defined
by the vines” from @devanbarlow.bsky.social’s poem “Shears” in @smallwondersmag.com
not to be defined
by the vines” from @devanbarlow.bsky.social’s poem “Shears” in @smallwondersmag.com
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I don't know how this event is tomorrow already, but it is, so register today to join us! Three amazing poets! NAWP!
NAWP reading for February! Three amazing poets with new books! Join us to hear from @saycarey1.bsky.social, @maudlavin.bsky.social, & @clairemtaylor.com!
Register at the eventbrite link:
www.eventbrite.com/e/a-nawp-rea...
NAWP!
Register at the eventbrite link:
www.eventbrite.com/e/a-nawp-rea...
NAWP!
February 4, 2026 at 5:12 PM
I don't know how this event is tomorrow already, but it is, so register today to join us! Three amazing poets! NAWP!
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Practice yoga, help Minnesota families.
![REGROUND FOR RESILIENCE: A Donation-Based Yoga Practice for Minnesota Rent Relief
This mixed-level yoga practice led by Elizabeth Fletcher, E-RYT-200, RYT-500, C-IAYT, includes joint-freeing and somatic movements, along with a 15-minute restorative savasana for deep rejuvenation.
100% of proceeds will go to Support Our St. Paul Public Schools Community rent relief fund [St. Paul is a sister city to Minneapolis]
Saturday, February 7
9 - 10 am Central
Zoom
Suggested donation $20
Register with QR code (at right)
[or visit www.heartseedyoga.com/book-a-class]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:bq7wmc3p6ebxlrnhzgw5myoc/bafkreibfo4lbllib7lly67mjklfjgvlkyhw6ge7e44ad6bltwml6wj6sei@jpeg)
February 3, 2026 at 3:51 PM
Practice yoga, help Minnesota families.
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Strange Horizons stands with immigrants in the US as they experience intensified anti-immigrant operations.
We have the opportunity to lend our strength as a global community.
Read our full statement:
strangehorizons.com/wordpress/no...
We have the opportunity to lend our strength as a global community.
Read our full statement:
strangehorizons.com/wordpress/no...
Statement on ICE Operations in the USA
Strange Horizons stands with immigrants in the US facing these conditions.
strangehorizons.com
February 3, 2026 at 11:41 AM
Strange Horizons stands with immigrants in the US as they experience intensified anti-immigrant operations.
We have the opportunity to lend our strength as a global community.
Read our full statement:
strangehorizons.com/wordpress/no...
We have the opportunity to lend our strength as a global community.
Read our full statement:
strangehorizons.com/wordpress/no...
February 2, 2026 at 4:08 PM
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Art asks for our presence.
Jericho Brown
Jericho Brown
February 2, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Art asks for our presence.
Jericho Brown
Jericho Brown
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“I will tell you a story while we are waiting,” said Frog.
“Oh good,” said Toad.
“Oh good,” said Toad.
February 1, 2026 at 8:37 AM
“I will tell you a story while we are waiting,” said Frog.
“Oh good,” said Toad.
“Oh good,” said Toad.
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Also issue 2 and 3 are still on sale. I am actively reading for issue 4 so please send me amazing poems and tell other folks to send me amazing poems.
Postcard is still here but it's a one-person job and that one person just got real busy and life got in the way. Over the last month I've been steadily catching up on submissions. I'm getting back to the work of putting together an incredible 4th issue. Postcard is still open for submissions!
January 31, 2026 at 5:51 PM
Also issue 2 and 3 are still on sale. I am actively reading for issue 4 so please send me amazing poems and tell other folks to send me amazing poems.
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Donate to Minnesota charity, enter manuscript or query critique auction, show proof of your donation, win!
www.32auctions.com/organization...
www.32auctions.com/organization...
Publishing for Minnesota
Silent auction 'Publishing for Minnesota' hosted online at 32auctions.
www.32auctions.com
January 29, 2026 at 5:48 PM
Donate to Minnesota charity, enter manuscript or query critique auction, show proof of your donation, win!
www.32auctions.com/organization...
www.32auctions.com/organization...
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January 28, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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Frog and Toad went for a walk.
Toad did not trip over a rock. He did not bump into a tree. He did not fall in a hole.
Toad did not trip over a rock. He did not bump into a tree. He did not fall in a hole.
January 28, 2026 at 8:37 AM
Frog and Toad went for a walk.
Toad did not trip over a rock. He did not bump into a tree. He did not fall in a hole.
Toad did not trip over a rock. He did not bump into a tree. He did not fall in a hole.
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NAWP reading for February! Three amazing poets with new books! Join us to hear from @saycarey1.bsky.social, @maudlavin.bsky.social, & @clairemtaylor.com!
Register at the eventbrite link:
www.eventbrite.com/e/a-nawp-rea...
NAWP!
Register at the eventbrite link:
www.eventbrite.com/e/a-nawp-rea...
NAWP!
January 26, 2026 at 8:36 PM
NAWP reading for February! Three amazing poets with new books! Join us to hear from @saycarey1.bsky.social, @maudlavin.bsky.social, & @clairemtaylor.com!
Register at the eventbrite link:
www.eventbrite.com/e/a-nawp-rea...
NAWP!
Register at the eventbrite link:
www.eventbrite.com/e/a-nawp-rea...
NAWP!
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Friends, please join me on 2/8, from 7-8 pm EST, for a fun, online poetry reading honoring the incredible life & writing of Maureen Seaton & the exciting new release of Undersea from @jacklegpress.bsky.social!
Celebrating Maureen Seaton + UNDERSEA from JackLeg Press
Join us online to celebrate Maureen Seaton and dive into the magic of UNDERSEA from JackLeg Press!
www.eventbrite.com
January 25, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Friends, please join me on 2/8, from 7-8 pm EST, for a fun, online poetry reading honoring the incredible life & writing of Maureen Seaton & the exciting new release of Undersea from @jacklegpress.bsky.social!
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Yesterday, a Sunday, you peaked at 8,000 calls / hour via 5 Calls...
Today? You're already at 14,000 calls / hour!!
That's 4 calls a second, and that's only the calls logged on our site and apps.
Keep it up, team. 💥📞💥
Today? You're already at 14,000 calls / hour!!
That's 4 calls a second, and that's only the calls logged on our site and apps.
Keep it up, team. 💥📞💥
January 26, 2026 at 5:35 PM
Yesterday, a Sunday, you peaked at 8,000 calls / hour via 5 Calls...
Today? You're already at 14,000 calls / hour!!
That's 4 calls a second, and that's only the calls logged on our site and apps.
Keep it up, team. 💥📞💥
Today? You're already at 14,000 calls / hour!!
That's 4 calls a second, and that's only the calls logged on our site and apps.
Keep it up, team. 💥📞💥
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NYC, we are ready for tomorrow’s storm.
Here’s a thread on what you need to know:
TEMPERATURE: Between 16°F to 27°F.
SNOWFALL: Between 8 to 11 inches.
LIBRARIES: Closed on Sunday.
NYPD and FDNY are prepared to maintain full operational capacity.
Here’s a thread on what you need to know:
TEMPERATURE: Between 16°F to 27°F.
SNOWFALL: Between 8 to 11 inches.
LIBRARIES: Closed on Sunday.
NYPD and FDNY are prepared to maintain full operational capacity.
January 25, 2026 at 2:27 AM
NYC, we are ready for tomorrow’s storm.
Here’s a thread on what you need to know:
TEMPERATURE: Between 16°F to 27°F.
SNOWFALL: Between 8 to 11 inches.
LIBRARIES: Closed on Sunday.
NYPD and FDNY are prepared to maintain full operational capacity.
Here’s a thread on what you need to know:
TEMPERATURE: Between 16°F to 27°F.
SNOWFALL: Between 8 to 11 inches.
LIBRARIES: Closed on Sunday.
NYPD and FDNY are prepared to maintain full operational capacity.
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Done. If you call rn as I just did you'll probably also get to leave a voicemail and not even have to talk to nobody 😅
If you're in New York, please take two minutes right now to call Governor Hochul and tell her to support and sign New York 4 All, which would prevent state and local agencies from collaborating with ICE.
518-474-8390.
This is important.
518-474-8390.
This is important.
January 24, 2026 at 10:23 PM
Done. If you call rn as I just did you'll probably also get to leave a voicemail and not even have to talk to nobody 😅
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Call volumes are extremely high right now 💪 Lots of reports of phone lines being "unavailable"
IF you get an "unavailable" msg, try staying on the line a little bit longer. You might get sent to the voicemail box after that.
Or try a local office! Those #'s are also available on the apps/site. 👍📞🤓
IF you get an "unavailable" msg, try staying on the line a little bit longer. You might get sent to the voicemail box after that.
Or try a local office! Those #'s are also available on the apps/site. 👍📞🤓
January 25, 2026 at 12:33 AM
Call volumes are extremely high right now 💪 Lots of reports of phone lines being "unavailable"
IF you get an "unavailable" msg, try staying on the line a little bit longer. You might get sent to the voicemail box after that.
Or try a local office! Those #'s are also available on the apps/site. 👍📞🤓
IF you get an "unavailable" msg, try staying on the line a little bit longer. You might get sent to the voicemail box after that.
Or try a local office! Those #'s are also available on the apps/site. 👍📞🤓
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keep calling them. @5calls.org makes it easy to call your senators, they’ll connect you & provide a script (extra helps when you’re too angry to come up with words)
apps.apple.com/us/app/5-cal...
apps.apple.com/us/app/5-cal...
🚨 SCHUMER just now: “Senate Democrats will not provide the votes to proceed to the appropriations bill if the DHS funding bill is included.”
January 25, 2026 at 12:14 AM
keep calling them. @5calls.org makes it easy to call your senators, they’ll connect you & provide a script (extra helps when you’re too angry to come up with words)
apps.apple.com/us/app/5-cal...
apps.apple.com/us/app/5-cal...