Rochellefiguringitout (Emmalita)
@rochellej.bsky.social
Outside of a book or the kitchen, I have no idea what I’m doing. Cannonball Read’s self-appointed cruise director
I’m glad you’re ok too.
February 11, 2026 at 3:20 AM
I’m glad you’re ok too.
I get it. It was one of the scariest experiences of my life.
February 11, 2026 at 2:23 AM
I get it. It was one of the scariest experiences of my life.
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honestly if you want to do something book-ish to support us, nothing gives us more joy than requesting our books at your library. (and also, you know, supporting your library!!!)
also I mean, what better tribute to the Mercenary Librarians. 💓💃
also I mean, what better tribute to the Mercenary Librarians. 💓💃
Huh. Apparently Kit Rocha as an author is getting notice since I just had four books added across two library systems. @mostlybree.kitrocha.com
February 11, 2026 at 1:22 AM
honestly if you want to do something book-ish to support us, nothing gives us more joy than requesting our books at your library. (and also, you know, supporting your library!!!)
also I mean, what better tribute to the Mercenary Librarians. 💓💃
also I mean, what better tribute to the Mercenary Librarians. 💓💃
They were so good, and kind. They acted like it was totally normal. Months later we freaked out about it together.
February 11, 2026 at 1:51 AM
They were so good, and kind. They acted like it was totally normal. Months later we freaked out about it together.
I was lucky. My ideation came after I stopped taking a med (at dr’s direction) and was spending the weekend with friends. They hid the knives, managed my sleep meds, and kept me safe.
...It was not. DH was away on business and I was alone in the house, and I woke up with a full blown plan in my head to make it stop. SOMETHING told me that wasn't right, and I called 911 on myself. They stayed on the line with me.
You know that "may cause suicidal thoughts" thing on meds? Yeah..
You know that "may cause suicidal thoughts" thing on meds? Yeah..
February 11, 2026 at 1:37 AM
I was lucky. My ideation came after I stopped taking a med (at dr’s direction) and was spending the weekend with friends. They hid the knives, managed my sleep meds, and kept me safe.
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Also, @seanhollister.bsky.social has been hanging out with the Whistle Coven, and wrote a piece about it! The opening line is "Kit Rocha and Courtney Milan have a knack for drawing attention to a cause."
Our chaos field has been immortalized.
(This should be a gift link!!!)
Our chaos field has been immortalized.
(This should be a gift link!!!)
This whistle fights fascists
I print whistles now. You can too.
www.theverge.com
February 9, 2026 at 3:32 PM
Also, @seanhollister.bsky.social has been hanging out with the Whistle Coven, and wrote a piece about it! The opening line is "Kit Rocha and Courtney Milan have a knack for drawing attention to a cause."
Our chaos field has been immortalized.
(This should be a gift link!!!)
Our chaos field has been immortalized.
(This should be a gift link!!!)
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One day when I really want to burn it all down, I might write about the affect of this certain type of intellectual who engages with AI/LLMs/whatever like this. I’ve seen it up close and in person. They all have a empty eyed, hyper focused gaze — so far up their own asses they could shit a cough.
“She compares her work to the efforts of a parent raising a child. She’s training Claude to detect the difference between right and wrong while imbuing it with unique personality traits.”
This Philosopher Is Teaching AI to Have Morals
The tech company has entrusted the philosopher to endow its chatbot with a sense of right and wrong.
www.wsj.com
February 9, 2026 at 3:05 PM
One day when I really want to burn it all down, I might write about the affect of this certain type of intellectual who engages with AI/LLMs/whatever like this. I’ve seen it up close and in person. They all have a empty eyed, hyper focused gaze — so far up their own asses they could shit a cough.
I can’t wait to get my hands on the physical book (March 31). And yes, I will acquire the audio too, because it is such a good listen. And now I have to wait until 2027 for the second book. Link to my full review posted below.
February 9, 2026 at 2:15 AM
I can’t wait to get my hands on the physical book (March 31). And yes, I will acquire the audio too, because it is such a good listen. And now I have to wait until 2027 for the second book. Link to my full review posted below.
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this is a crucial point
If Jeff Bezos could afford to spend $75 million on the Melania movie & $500 million for a yacht to sail off to his $55 million wedding to give his wife a $5 million ring, please don't tell me he needed to fire one-third of the Washington Post staff.
Democracy dies in oligarchy.
Democracy dies in oligarchy.
February 5, 2026 at 1:06 AM
this is a crucial point
When is Maggie the Undying book 2 coming out? I am screaming (complimentary)!
The advance listener copy of Ilona Andrews’s This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me is 21 1/2 hours long. I’m 45 minutes from the end and I’m going to go back to the beginning and listen to it again. I need the physical copy in my hands.
February 5, 2026 at 1:17 AM
When is Maggie the Undying book 2 coming out? I am screaming (complimentary)!
My TBR hates me 😂😂😂
February 4, 2026 at 7:59 PM
My TBR hates me 😂😂😂
The advance listener copy of Ilona Andrews’s This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me is 21 1/2 hours long. I’m 45 minutes from the end and I’m going to go back to the beginning and listen to it again. I need the physical copy in my hands.
February 4, 2026 at 7:55 PM
The advance listener copy of Ilona Andrews’s This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me is 21 1/2 hours long. I’m 45 minutes from the end and I’m going to go back to the beginning and listen to it again. I need the physical copy in my hands.
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In 2020 @totallydonna.kitrocha.com & I started a trilogy about 3 book nerds (w/ superpowers) who just want to build a library for their community but shitty tech bros suck so they have to keep doing crimes.
Tor was kind enough to put book one on sale for $5.99!
www.kitrocha.com/book/deal-wi...
Tor was kind enough to put book one on sale for $5.99!
www.kitrocha.com/book/deal-wi...
February 3, 2026 at 10:17 PM
In 2020 @totallydonna.kitrocha.com & I started a trilogy about 3 book nerds (w/ superpowers) who just want to build a library for their community but shitty tech bros suck so they have to keep doing crimes.
Tor was kind enough to put book one on sale for $5.99!
www.kitrocha.com/book/deal-wi...
Tor was kind enough to put book one on sale for $5.99!
www.kitrocha.com/book/deal-wi...
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Friends in progressive groups, we have GOT to get our organizations to build their presence over here, 'cause Meta's gonna kill their reach on IG sooner rather than later.
Users of Facebook, Instagram, and Threads can no longer share links to ICE List, a website listing what it claims are the names of thousands of DHS employees. www.wired.com/story/meta-i...
Meta Is Blocking Users From Sharing Website Listing ICE Agents
Users of Facebook, Instagram, and Threads can no longer share links to ICE List, a website listing what it claims are the names of thousands of DHS employees.
www.wired.com
January 27, 2026 at 10:41 PM
Friends in progressive groups, we have GOT to get our organizations to build their presence over here, 'cause Meta's gonna kill their reach on IG sooner rather than later.
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I suspect it is.
January 23, 2026 at 11:21 PM
I suspect it is.
I accepted an offered arc today and then I saw steminist in the ad copy. I have regrets.
January 23, 2026 at 10:59 PM
I accepted an offered arc today and then I saw steminist in the ad copy. I have regrets.
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Just a reminder that George Conway is not fundraising right now to run against a MAGA republican.
He is fundraising to run against progressive Democrats.
He is fundraising to run against progressive Democrats.
January 7, 2026 at 5:28 AM
Just a reminder that George Conway is not fundraising right now to run against a MAGA republican.
He is fundraising to run against progressive Democrats.
He is fundraising to run against progressive Democrats.
I have already had to remind someone that our 2026 resolutions are to be a menace and eat more carbs. She rewrote the email to her awful sister-in-law and put in the appropriate “per my last email “ and “hope that helps.”
January 2, 2026 at 11:29 PM
I have already had to remind someone that our 2026 resolutions are to be a menace and eat more carbs. She rewrote the email to her awful sister-in-law and put in the appropriate “per my last email “ and “hope that helps.”
I almost murdered myself with a vitamin gummy today. Hoping this isn’t going to be a 2026 trend.
January 2, 2026 at 12:53 AM
I almost murdered myself with a vitamin gummy today. Hoping this isn’t going to be a 2026 trend.
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In 2026 I want all of the decent people to remember one thing.
You aren’t meant to be this disciplined, this self-sacrificing to survive. The environment is supposed to support good living. We can have that. You are not a failure. That is politics.
That is all.
You aren’t meant to be this disciplined, this self-sacrificing to survive. The environment is supposed to support good living. We can have that. You are not a failure. That is politics.
That is all.
January 1, 2026 at 10:30 PM
In 2026 I want all of the decent people to remember one thing.
You aren’t meant to be this disciplined, this self-sacrificing to survive. The environment is supposed to support good living. We can have that. You are not a failure. That is politics.
That is all.
You aren’t meant to be this disciplined, this self-sacrificing to survive. The environment is supposed to support good living. We can have that. You are not a failure. That is politics.
That is all.
Yeah, from what little I know, Kansas City scandals could fill a few volumes.
December 25, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Yeah, from what little I know, Kansas City scandals could fill a few volumes.
I don’t celebrate any religious holidays, but I do participate in the gift giving. This year I got some amazing books, which apparently even people who barely know me, know is the way to my heart. I’m looking forward to Jenkins July this year, and learning about Scandalous Kansas City.
December 25, 2025 at 6:28 PM
I don’t celebrate any religious holidays, but I do participate in the gift giving. This year I got some amazing books, which apparently even people who barely know me, know is the way to my heart. I’m looking forward to Jenkins July this year, and learning about Scandalous Kansas City.
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