Alex Rieser
@rieseralex.bsky.social
Poetry. Fiction. MFA @ USF. Dr @ UCSD.
EMANCIPATOR (New Fraktur Press).
EMANCIPATOR (New Fraktur Press).
I’m glad Bad Bunny didn’t include Greenland
February 9, 2026 at 1:39 AM
I’m glad Bad Bunny didn’t include Greenland
A summary of #kaiserpermanente shifts in institutional priorities from good patient care to maximizing profits. #unac #uhcp #strike #solidarity
February 7, 2026 at 1:29 AM
A summary of #kaiserpermanente shifts in institutional priorities from good patient care to maximizing profits. #unac #uhcp #strike #solidarity
Wow! #kaiserpermanente pharmacies have an over 2 wait times for medication fulfillment! If they invested in proper staff support that might not be such a problem. #unacuhcp #solidarity #faircontractnow #unionstrike
February 5, 2026 at 11:02 PM
Wow! #kaiserpermanente pharmacies have an over 2 wait times for medication fulfillment! If they invested in proper staff support that might not be such a problem. #unacuhcp #solidarity #faircontractnow #unionstrike
February 5, 2026 at 7:40 PM
“It could be said of Steven, as it could be said of each man, that he was the plant manager of a sophisticated psychological refinery, capable of converting vast quantities of crude ridicule into tiny, glittering nuggets of sentiment.”
—The Throwback Special, Chris Bacheldor
—The Throwback Special, Chris Bacheldor
February 5, 2026 at 2:16 PM
“It could be said of Steven, as it could be said of each man, that he was the plant manager of a sophisticated psychological refinery, capable of converting vast quantities of crude ridicule into tiny, glittering nuggets of sentiment.”
—The Throwback Special, Chris Bacheldor
—The Throwback Special, Chris Bacheldor
I don’t know why this cafe serves banana-flavored coffee and I know less about why I want another cup of it.
February 4, 2026 at 4:43 PM
I don’t know why this cafe serves banana-flavored coffee and I know less about why I want another cup of it.
I’m currently on the Union Strike Writing Residency
February 3, 2026 at 4:08 PM
I’m currently on the Union Strike Writing Residency
February 2, 2026 at 6:11 PM
Posted at local business. I love this for them.
January 29, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Posted at local business. I love this for them.
“The redwood trees have a lot of power: they are the tallest, live the longest, and are the most beautiful trees in the world. Destroy these trees and you destroy the Creator’s love. And if you destroy that which the Creator loves so much, you will eventually destroy mankind.”
--Minni Reeves
--Minni Reeves
January 29, 2026 at 2:24 PM
“The redwood trees have a lot of power: they are the tallest, live the longest, and are the most beautiful trees in the world. Destroy these trees and you destroy the Creator’s love. And if you destroy that which the Creator loves so much, you will eventually destroy mankind.”
--Minni Reeves
--Minni Reeves
People respond to my son’s cancer by reaching out in unique ways. One of the more unique people has been a college friend who now runs a mushroom farm in Oregon, and has been sourcing fresh horsetail mushrooms. Our oncologist hasn’t given the go-ahead yet, but we’re excited for any potential benefit
January 29, 2026 at 1:55 PM
People respond to my son’s cancer by reaching out in unique ways. One of the more unique people has been a college friend who now runs a mushroom farm in Oregon, and has been sourcing fresh horsetail mushrooms. Our oncologist hasn’t given the go-ahead yet, but we’re excited for any potential benefit
Return to the table #kaiserpermanente
January 27, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Return to the table #kaiserpermanente
Me: “it’s strange that our kids are taking the songs we took seriously in our youth and turning them into internet memes.”
My spouse: “I personally never took Deevo’s Whip It seriously.”
My spouse: “I personally never took Deevo’s Whip It seriously.”
January 27, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Me: “it’s strange that our kids are taking the songs we took seriously in our youth and turning them into internet memes.”
My spouse: “I personally never took Deevo’s Whip It seriously.”
My spouse: “I personally never took Deevo’s Whip It seriously.”
www.kqed.org/news/1207101...
Stand in solidarity with healthcare workers who aren’t seeing their compensation keep up with the times!
Stand in solidarity with healthcare workers who aren’t seeing their compensation keep up with the times!
Kaiser Strike Sees Thousands Walk Out in California, This Time With No End in Sight | KQED
The strike by a union representing 31,000 nurses, physical therapists, midwives and others at Kaiser Permanente comes amid a monthslong labor dispute over staffing and compensation.
www.kqed.org
January 27, 2026 at 2:13 PM
www.kqed.org/news/1207101...
Stand in solidarity with healthcare workers who aren’t seeing their compensation keep up with the times!
Stand in solidarity with healthcare workers who aren’t seeing their compensation keep up with the times!
At age 10: man this radio is playing my JAM
At age 20: man this club is playing my JAM
At age 30: man this gym is playing my JAM
At age 40: man this grocery store is playing my JAM
At age 20: man this club is playing my JAM
At age 30: man this gym is playing my JAM
At age 40: man this grocery store is playing my JAM
January 26, 2026 at 9:45 PM
At age 10: man this radio is playing my JAM
At age 20: man this club is playing my JAM
At age 30: man this gym is playing my JAM
At age 40: man this grocery store is playing my JAM
At age 20: man this club is playing my JAM
At age 30: man this gym is playing my JAM
At age 40: man this grocery store is playing my JAM
I was reading Theresa Hak Cha’s book on the San Francisco MUNI when a kind stranger offered to translate some of the text for me. That moment will never cease to be.
January 23, 2026 at 4:07 AM
I was reading Theresa Hak Cha’s book on the San Francisco MUNI when a kind stranger offered to translate some of the text for me. That moment will never cease to be.
Gabriel’s cancer journey has taken a turn for the worse in recent days. He is beginning a new chemotherapy plan which has only before been administered to adult populations. He continues to fight every day. Any help you can provide is appreciated.
gofund.me/5a5f6c952
gofund.me/5a5f6c952
Donate to Help 8-year-old Gabe Fight Stage 4 Cancer, organized by Jaclyn Snow
Just one week ago, The Riesers’ world - and ours - changed forever.
After w… Jaclyn Snow needs your support for Help 8-year-old Gabe Fight Stage 4 Cancer
gofund.me
January 19, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Gabriel’s cancer journey has taken a turn for the worse in recent days. He is beginning a new chemotherapy plan which has only before been administered to adult populations. He continues to fight every day. Any help you can provide is appreciated.
gofund.me/5a5f6c952
gofund.me/5a5f6c952
I’m going to open up a rival grocery store next to a Stater Brothers and call it District Sisters.
January 18, 2026 at 1:44 AM
I’m going to open up a rival grocery store next to a Stater Brothers and call it District Sisters.
Parking your car at the airport for 3 days is now cheaper than an uber to and from.
January 16, 2026 at 6:33 PM
Parking your car at the airport for 3 days is now cheaper than an uber to and from.
A little light reading for the evening
January 9, 2026 at 3:10 AM
A little light reading for the evening
WIP takes place in the summer which may be why I’m having so much trouble staying with it in the winter.
January 5, 2026 at 10:35 PM
WIP takes place in the summer which may be why I’m having so much trouble staying with it in the winter.
“I’m experiencing overexertion.” —the 10 yr old, after 15 mins of cleaning his room.
December 27, 2025 at 6:05 PM
“I’m experiencing overexertion.” —the 10 yr old, after 15 mins of cleaning his room.
There’s world famous, and then there’s:
December 22, 2025 at 2:13 PM
There’s world famous, and then there’s:
I’m gonna be steeped in fun
December 20, 2025 at 1:41 PM
I’m gonna be steeped in fun