Penny "still in circulation" Sterling
@psiluvu.bsky.social
I live with Foof the Cat, and two ghosts who only speak German. At least they only speak German when I'm around. Sometimes they play music. Sometimes I tell stories.
Also: I’m staggeringly transgender.
Also: I’m staggeringly transgender.
There was a confused 8-year-old in 1967 who didn't understand the concept of gender until her abusive mother told her she was "supposed to be a girl." It made sense, but she still only dressed when her family was out of the house, until her mom caught her when she was 12.
38 years to come out
38 years to come out
There was a closeted trans girl in an empty classroom in 1988, finishing up The Marvelous Land of Oz while she waited for her mom to finish work. She loved Eowyn and Teela, the girls in the groups were always her favorite heroes, but Ozma just hurt something deep in her heart.
35 years to come out
35 years to come out
there was a closeted little girl in 1986 praying every single night to wake up in the right body, the only prayer she really meant. she instinctively knew it wasn’t safe to tell her parents; she’d be forced to see a priest and confess
it took her 38 more years to come out
it shouldn’t take so long
it took her 38 more years to come out
it shouldn’t take so long
January 22, 2026 at 12:52 AM
There was a confused 8-year-old in 1967 who didn't understand the concept of gender until her abusive mother told her she was "supposed to be a girl." It made sense, but she still only dressed when her family was out of the house, until her mom caught her when she was 12.
38 years to come out
38 years to come out
Of course.
January 21, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Of course.
First time at Albunn, a Yemini coffeehouse at East & Anson. Mocha Latte is quite tasty!
January 21, 2026 at 7:54 PM
First time at Albunn, a Yemini coffeehouse at East & Anson. Mocha Latte is quite tasty!
A #caturday timeline cleanse for y’all. #FoofMakesDaBicuits
January 10, 2026 at 5:24 PM
A #caturday timeline cleanse for y’all. #FoofMakesDaBicuits
1/6/16 vs 1/6/26
January 7, 2026 at 2:09 AM
1/6/16 vs 1/6/26
I did the inverse skircle to add a degree of difficulty
January 7, 2026 at 1:58 AM
I did the inverse skircle to add a degree of difficulty
"Do you know that this is the first time in my life that I've successfully finished something?"
"Either these drapes go, or I do!"
January 5, 2026 at 9:15 PM
"Do you know that this is the first time in my life that I've successfully finished something?"
I saw this when I glanced out the dining room window as I was walking fromthe kitchen to the living room. There's beauty and mystery everywhere and in everything, if you're willing to see it.
#Swillburg #Rochester #winter #nighttime #photography
#Swillburg #Rochester #winter #nighttime #photography
January 5, 2026 at 9:04 PM
I saw this when I glanced out the dining room window as I was walking fromthe kitchen to the living room. There's beauty and mystery everywhere and in everything, if you're willing to see it.
#Swillburg #Rochester #winter #nighttime #photography
#Swillburg #Rochester #winter #nighttime #photography
Reposted by Penny "still in circulation" Sterling
remember the TNN article i reskeeted last week about the NYT and their intentional platforming of transphobia?
seems they just can’t help themselves
yikes
seems they just can’t help themselves
yikes
We have published the following update to our article following an email response from the New York Times.
Trans News Network has a policy against platforming bigotry. As such, we have declined to publish the Times' statement which included blatant transphobia.
Trans News Network has a policy against platforming bigotry. As such, we have declined to publish the Times' statement which included blatant transphobia.
January 5, 2026 at 3:06 AM
remember the TNN article i reskeeted last week about the NYT and their intentional platforming of transphobia?
seems they just can’t help themselves
yikes
seems they just can’t help themselves
yikes
January 4, 2026 at 8:28 PM
January 3, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Introduce yourself with what almost killed you.
Hi, I’m a rage-filled mother who broke her hand before she could finish the job
I’m a nest of yellowjackets that got sliced open while I was clearing out brush
I’m the malfunctioning freight elevator that I almost completely escaped from
Hi, I’m a rage-filled mother who broke her hand before she could finish the job
I’m a nest of yellowjackets that got sliced open while I was clearing out brush
I’m the malfunctioning freight elevator that I almost completely escaped from
Introduce yourself with what almost killed you.
Hi, I’m a ruptured appendix.
I'm also a rope swing that wrapped around my leg and suspended me upside down and underwater.
Hi I'm an emergency cesarian.
Hi, I’m a ruptured appendix.
I'm also a rope swing that wrapped around my leg and suspended me upside down and underwater.
Hi I'm an emergency cesarian.
Introduce yourself with what almost killed you.
Hi, I’m a costume malfunction 7 metres in the air whilst rehearsing a trick on a vertical steel pole leading to a headfirst freefall.
Also a submerged log in a river catching my shorts.
Hi, I’m a costume malfunction 7 metres in the air whilst rehearsing a trick on a vertical steel pole leading to a headfirst freefall.
Also a submerged log in a river catching my shorts.
January 2, 2026 at 10:23 PM
Introduce yourself with what almost killed you.
Hi, I’m a rage-filled mother who broke her hand before she could finish the job
I’m a nest of yellowjackets that got sliced open while I was clearing out brush
I’m the malfunctioning freight elevator that I almost completely escaped from
Hi, I’m a rage-filled mother who broke her hand before she could finish the job
I’m a nest of yellowjackets that got sliced open while I was clearing out brush
I’m the malfunctioning freight elevator that I almost completely escaped from
Wim Wender’s Stuart Little.
Stanley Kubrick's Paddington
Werner Herzog's Barbie
January 2, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Wim Wender’s Stuart Little.
Has it ever occurred to anyone that, from a certain perspective, the first chapter of Genesis is just an AI script?
December 31, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Has it ever occurred to anyone that, from a certain perspective, the first chapter of Genesis is just an AI script?
Oh lord
I just exhausted myself
Putting on my robe
I just exhausted myself
Putting on my robe
Wellp I’ve got the flu. My upper respiratory system feels like it’s been orbit-sanded.
I’m not saying I’m glad I’m sick, but if I <had> to be sick, this is the day I would pick.
NYE is, hands-down, my least favorite holiday. It’s great that I no longer have to “put in an appearance” at parties.
I’m not saying I’m glad I’m sick, but if I <had> to be sick, this is the day I would pick.
NYE is, hands-down, my least favorite holiday. It’s great that I no longer have to “put in an appearance” at parties.
December 31, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Oh lord
I just exhausted myself
Putting on my robe
I just exhausted myself
Putting on my robe
Wellp I’ve got the flu. My upper respiratory system feels like it’s been orbit-sanded.
I’m not saying I’m glad I’m sick, but if I <had> to be sick, this is the day I would pick.
NYE is, hands-down, my least favorite holiday. It’s great that I no longer have to “put in an appearance” at parties.
I’m not saying I’m glad I’m sick, but if I <had> to be sick, this is the day I would pick.
NYE is, hands-down, my least favorite holiday. It’s great that I no longer have to “put in an appearance” at parties.
December 31, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Wellp I’ve got the flu. My upper respiratory system feels like it’s been orbit-sanded.
I’m not saying I’m glad I’m sick, but if I <had> to be sick, this is the day I would pick.
NYE is, hands-down, my least favorite holiday. It’s great that I no longer have to “put in an appearance” at parties.
I’m not saying I’m glad I’m sick, but if I <had> to be sick, this is the day I would pick.
NYE is, hands-down, my least favorite holiday. It’s great that I no longer have to “put in an appearance” at parties.
Who wants pie?
December 30, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Who wants pie?
December 29, 2025 at 3:44 AM
1) I naturalized my back yard, pulled every dandelion (not a single plant went to seed) then my friend Jamie & I built a fire pit
2) I performed one of my shows Off-!
2) I performed one of my shows Off-!
Trans folks, I would be absolutely *thrilled* if you would tell me something great that happened to you this year.
December 28, 2025 at 5:49 AM
1) I naturalized my back yard, pulled every dandelion (not a single plant went to seed) then my friend Jamie & I built a fire pit
2) I performed one of my shows Off-!
2) I performed one of my shows Off-!
December 27, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Euonymus europaeus (European Spindltetree) Invading the parking lot of my local co-op.
#unpalatableplants #invasivespecies #Rochester #Roc #Photograpy
#unpalatableplants #invasivespecies #Rochester #Roc #Photograpy
December 24, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Euonymus europaeus (European Spindltetree) Invading the parking lot of my local co-op.
#unpalatableplants #invasivespecies #Rochester #Roc #Photograpy
#unpalatableplants #invasivespecies #Rochester #Roc #Photograpy
Joining in the over 30 thread.
I'm 66
If I was half my age, I could still join. Sheesh.
I'm 66
If I was half my age, I could still join. Sheesh.
December 24, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Joining in the over 30 thread.
I'm 66
If I was half my age, I could still join. Sheesh.
I'm 66
If I was half my age, I could still join. Sheesh.
“A little ‘chippiness.’
-Jim Nance
-Jim Nance
December 21, 2025 at 10:12 PM
“A little ‘chippiness.’
-Jim Nance
-Jim Nance
This little bit of art deco adorns the top of the Monroe Theatre, on Upper Monroe Avenue, in Rochester, Monroe County.
I’ve lived here for 40 years and I don’t think it was open for more than five of them.
At that time it was showing porn.
#photography #Rochester
#artdeco #theatre #blackandwhite
I’ve lived here for 40 years and I don’t think it was open for more than five of them.
At that time it was showing porn.
#photography #Rochester
#artdeco #theatre #blackandwhite
December 21, 2025 at 1:21 AM
This little bit of art deco adorns the top of the Monroe Theatre, on Upper Monroe Avenue, in Rochester, Monroe County.
I’ve lived here for 40 years and I don’t think it was open for more than five of them.
At that time it was showing porn.
#photography #Rochester
#artdeco #theatre #blackandwhite
I’ve lived here for 40 years and I don’t think it was open for more than five of them.
At that time it was showing porn.
#photography #Rochester
#artdeco #theatre #blackandwhite
Grinches of the Caribbean
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Grinch
December 19, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Grinches of the Caribbean